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Daily versus weekly iron supplementation and prevention of iron deficiency anaemia in lactating women
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2003)Objective: To demonstrate the effectiveness and social feasibility of weekly versus daily iron supplementation in preventing and treating iron deficiency anaemia among anaemic mothers. Design: A longitudinal in nature. Setting: ... -
Dairy Goat Inspection and Judging:
(University of NairobiAnimal Production and Clinical Studies, 1998) -
Dark And Yellow Rapeseed Hulls, Soybean Hulls And A Purified Fiber Source: Their Effects On Dry Matter, Energy, Protein And Amino Acid Digestibilities In Cannulated Pigs
(1984)Hulls from Tower rapeseed (dark colored cultivar), R500 rapeseed (yellow colored cultivar) and soybean were included in semipurified diets for growing pigs at 10%, to investigate the effects of these fiber sources ... -
Data for the evaluation of irrigation development interventions in Northern Ethiopia.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This data article provides the datasets that are used in the holistic ex-ante impact evaluation of an irrigation dam construction project in Northern Ethiopia [1]. We used an expert knowledge elicitation approach as a means ... -
Daytime variations of serum testosterone and luteinizing hormone in captive thick-tailed bush babies (Galago garnetti)
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy and physiology, 1994)Mean daytime serum levels of testosterone (T) and luteinizing hormone (LH) were determined in eight male thick-tailed bush babies at different times of the day by radioimmunoassay and leydig cell bioassay respectively. ... -
Decentralization, development and mobilization of local resources in Lakshmipur
(University of Nairobi.Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 1989) -
A Decision Support System For Rapid Assessment Of Lowland Rice-based Cropping Alternatives In Thailand.
(University of Nairobi,, 1995) -
Decomposition and nutrient release rates of selected legume residues in a cold semiarid environment of Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2013)Incorporation of legume residues in soil is a low cost option for improving soil fertility, but its effectiveness depends on residue quality. A study was conducted for two seasons (2007 and 2008) to determine the decomposition ... -
Decomposition Of Cassia Siamea Loppings In Semiarid Machakos, Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 1994)The rate of decomposition of Cassia siamea Lam. prunings in an alley cropping system was investigated using litter bags in the semiarid area of the Machakos District, Kenya, during the short rains of 1988 and the long rains ... -
Decomposition Rates of Biomass Obtained from Six Month-Old Tephrosia vogelii, Tithonia diversifolia and Natural Fallow Vegetation at Maseno, Kenya
(Department of soil science, 2001)Organic residues incorporated into soil release their nutrients through decomposition. This process may be slow or rapid depending on the biomass quality and environmental conditions. For a period of 8 months, an incubation ... -
Decrease in VEGF expression induces intussusceptive vascular pruning
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology,, 2011)OBJECTIVE: The concept of vascular pruning, the "cuting-off" of vessels, is gaining importance due to expansion of angio-modulating therapies. The proangiogenic effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are ... -
Decreased circulating macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) protein and blood mononuclear cell MIF transcripts in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(Unibersity of Nairobi.Reproductive Biology Unit, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006-05)Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains one of the most frequently lethal diseases affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa, yet the immune mediators that regulate pathogenesis are only partially defined. Since macrophage ... -
Deep Freezing of Boar Semen Packaged in Plastic Bags and Straws
(Department of Clinical Studies, 1991)For practical reasons, a large volume (i.e. 5 ml) of frozen boar semen per insemination dose is desirable, but successful freezing has not been achieved, since optimal cooling rates have not yet been established. Post-thaw ... -
Definition of breeding objectives and optimum crossbreeding levels for goats in the smallholder production systems
(ElsevierDepartmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 2011)The objective of this study was to define breeding objectives and consequently determine optimum crossbreeding levels for goats in the smallholder production systems. Profits and economic values (EVs) were estimated for ... -
Degradation of soil physical properties in overgrazed rangelands in Laikipia district.
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, 2000)Infiltration rate, bulk density, saturated hydraulic conductivity, organic carbon content, particle size distribution and water content, for bush cover, grass cover and bare ground sites within four representative soil ... -
Del (X)(p21.2) in a mother and two daughters with variable ovarian function
(Department of Clinical Studies, 1997-10)We report a family in which a woman with the mosaic karyotype 45,X/46,X,del(X)(p21.2) transmitted the deleted X chromosome to two daughters. The nature of the deletion was confirmed by fluorescent in situ hybridization ... -
Demand Elasticities of Excisable Goods in Kenya: Estimation Using Almost Ideal Demand System
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Excise taxes are an important source of revenue in most developing countries including Kenya. Between 1980 and 2018, excise taxes constituted a significant proportion of revenue in Kenya, yielding an average revenue ... -
The demands of the developing world: Better animal health for food security in sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2011)No abstract available