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Human Schistosomiasis: A review. A journal for Medical and Health Workers, AFYA, African Medical and Research foundation (AMREF) Vol. 31, No. 3, pp 5-9
(University of Nairobi,, 1999)No abstract. -
Human Taeniasis And Cysticercosis
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1981)Human Taeniasis caused by the pork, Taenia solium, or beef, T saginata, tapeworm arises after eating pork or beef contaminated with metacestodes, the larval stage of these parasites. Taeniasis with T solium can lead to ... -
Husbandry and breeding practices of cattle in Mursi and Bodi pastoral communities in Southwest Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2012)This study was conducted with the objectives of documenting the husbandry and breeding practices of Mursi and Bodi communities who keep Mursi cattle breed in the pastoral production system of southwest Ethiopia. The pastoral ... -
Hybrid performance of sorghum and its relationship to morphological and physiological traits under variable drought stress in Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 1998)Sorghum, Sorghum bicolor L. Moench, is grown mostly in semi-arid climates where unpredictable drought stress constitutes a major production constraint. To investigate hybrid performance at different levels of drought stress, ... -
Hybridization of banteng (Bos javanicus) and zebu (Bos indicus) revealed by mitochondrial DNA, satellite DNA, AFLP and microsatellites
(2003)Hybridization between wild and domestic bovine species occurs worldwide either spontaneously or by organized crossing. We have analysed hybridization of banteng (Bos javanicus) and zebu (Bos indicus) in south-east Asian ... -
Hydatid Disease and cyticencosis
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1981)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Hydatid disease in the Turkana District of Kenya, VII: analysis of the infection pressure between definitive and intermediate hosts of Echinococcus granulosus, 1979-1988.
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1990)The rate of acquisition of Echinococcus granulosus and other taeniids was examined in dogs treated with praziquantel(Droncit) in a pilot control scheme started in 1983 in north-western Turkana District of Kenya. An attempt ... -
Hydatidosis: Its prevalence in two small Municipal Abattoirs
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1979)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Hydraulic properties of andosols following deforestation in the northern slopes of Mt. Kenya
(Department of Soil Science, University of Nairobi, 1999)Deterioration in soil hydraulic properties due to deforestation adversely affects the hydrology of catchments, especially those on mountain slopes. The effects of clearing natural forest (NF) for potato cultivation (PC) ... -
Hydro-economic evaluation of rainwater harvesting and management technologies: Farmers’ investment options and risks in semi-arid Laikipia district of Kenya
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 2005)Smallholder farmers in Laikipia district of Kenya, like their counterparts in water scarce semi-arid environments, are facing the challenge of improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods. A number of viable options ... -
Hydrologic properties of grazed perennial swards in semiarid Southeastern Kenya.
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2009)Identification of plant resources that persist under grazing pressure, support desirable production levels of and at the same time protecti the grazing environment is central to sustainable livestock production' This study ... -
Hydrological effects of tillage and farmyard manure on crusting and compacting soils in semi arid Kenya
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Hydrophilic poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres for the delivery of DNA to human-derived macrophages and dendritic cells
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 2001-09)Biodegradable poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microspheres have a proven track record for drug delivery and are suggested to be ideal carrier systems to target therapeutics into phagocytic cells such as macrophages (MΦs) ... -
Hygiene Status Of Bovine Carcases From The Three Slaughterhouses In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology,, 1993)A survey of hygienic quality of bovine carcases from three slaugherhouses with different throughput and management was assessed using total viable counts and coliform counts from 5 sites (hindquarter, flank, brisk, forequarter ... -
Hyperalgesia following administration of morphine and pethidine in the root rat (Tachyoryctes splendens).
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Physiology, 1995-02)Not available -
Hypobiosis of Haemonchus contortus in natural infections of sheep and goats in a semi-arid area of Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1998)A total of 42 lambs, 42 kids, 21 ewes and 21 does were necropsied during an investigation of the epidemiology of Haemonchus contortus infection of sheep (Red Maasai) and goats (Small East African Goat) in a semi-arid area ... -
Hypoglycemic Activity of Some Kenyan Plants Traditionally used to Manage Diabetes Mellitus in Eastern Province
(2011)In this study five aqueous extracts; Bidens pilosa, Strychnos henningsii, Aspilia pluriseta, Catha edulis and Erythrina abyssinica were screened for anti-diabetic activity and their in vivo safety evaluated. The anti-diabetic ... -
Hypoglycemic effect of Helichrysum odoratissimum in alloxan induced diabetic mice
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes mellitus is a disease of antiquity with worrying global incidence and prevalence. Conventional management and/or treatment interventions have been hampered by drawbacks like high costs, i naccessibility, likelihood ... -
Hyrax feeding on a poisonous plant
(University of Nairobi, 1975)