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The occurrence of aflatoxins in maize and distribution of mycotoxin-producing fungi in Eastern Kenya.
(2009)Aflatoxin poisoning resulting from consumption of contaminated maize has continued to recur in a yearly pattern in Eastern Kenya. The largest mycotoxin-poisoning epidemic in the last decade was reported in Kenya in 2004. ... -
Occurrence of antibodies to infectious bursal disease virus in non-vaccinated indigenous chicken, ducks and turkeys in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is ranked as the second most important disease of indigenous chicken, responsible for marked economic losses in Kenya after Newcastle disease. However, infected turkeys and ducks do not ... -
Occurrence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fusarium in TC Banana Rhizosphere Inoculated with Microbiological Products in Different Soils in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The impact of microbiological commercial products (PHC Biopak, Rhizatech and ECO-T) on the occurrence of mycorrhizae and Fusarium in the rhizosphere of tissue culture banana (Gros Mitchel cv.) was ... -
Occurrence Of Bovine Skin Diseases In Kenya
(University of NairobiVeterinary Panthology and Microbiology, 1993) -
Occurrence of clinical dermatophilosis in zero-grazed dairy cattle
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)Dermatophilosis was clinically diagnosed and confirmed by isolation of Dermatophilus congolensis in three cows in a herd of seven zero-grazed dairy cattle. The lesions observed were matting together of hair into small tufts ... -
Occurrence of dermatomycosis (ringworm) due to Trichophyton verrucosum in dairy calves and its spread to animal attendants
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1998)Persistent dermatomycosis (ringworm) caused by Trichophyton verrucosum affected 20 dairy calves aged between 3 months and 1year and housed together. The infection also spread to 2 animal attendants working among the calves. ... -
Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes and their potential in the management of diamondback Moth in Kale
(University of Nairobi.Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2008)This study was aimed at determining the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in different agroecosystems and their potential as biocontrol agents in the management of DBM. Soil samples were taken from a planted ... -
Occurrence of filaria in domestic dogs of Samburu pastoralists in Northern Kenya and its associations with canine distemper
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2011-12)Samples of blood (serum, smears and blood preserved with ethanol) were collected from dogs during a vaccination campaign in northern Kenya in the years 2006 and 2007. Blood was screened for filarial parasites using molecular ... -
Occurrence of Fusarium Head Blight–causing Pathogens and Mycotoxins in Kenyan Wheat
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 2006)Fusarium head blight is a devastating disease of wheat and other small-grain cereals, causing grain yield reduction, reduced quality and mycotoxin contamination. This study was conducted in two districts of Kenya to determine ... -
The occurrence of Fusarium species and mycotoxins in Kenyan wheat
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2008)presence of head blight-causing Fusarium species. Fungal contaminationwas determined by isolation on agar media, while mycotoxin analysis was by direct competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The wheat ... -
Occurrence of high udder infection rates in dairy cows in Ungunja Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 2003)A 2-week screening was performed in small holder dairy farms in 4 districts of Ungunja Island of Zanzibar in August and September 2002. A total of 128 cows from 49 farms were screened for mastitis using the California ... -
Occurrence of nosema species in honey bee colonies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Honey bees (Apis mellifera) provide critical pollination services and livelihood for small-holder farmers in Kenya, thus contributing to nutrition and food security. While honey bee colonies in North America and Europe are ... -
Occurrence of pathogenic pathotypes of Fusarium udum Butler in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1999) -
Occurrence of perforating and non-perforating teat injuries in dairy cattle in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 1991) -
Occurrence of potato bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in Kenya and opportunities for intervention
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 2007-07) -
Occurrence Of Poultry Chemical Poisoning In Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1992) -
Occurrence of risk factors for zoonoses in kisumu city, kenya: a questionnaire survey
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, 2010-03)Objective: To determine the occurrence of risk factors amongst farmers keeping livestock in Kisumu municipality, Kenya. Methods: Thirty four contact house-holds involved in livestock keeping constituted the study group. ... -
Occurrence of Root Rot Disease of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) In Association with Bean Stem Maggot (Ophyiomia sp.) In EMBU District, Kenya
(Asian Network for Scientific InformationDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2007)Two surveys were carried out in October 2001 (season 1) and April 2002 (season 2) in five divisions of Embu district during the short and long rains, respectively. Ten farms were randomly selected per division and fifteen ... -
Occurrence of serum antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors in donkeys from central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-01)Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite of zoonotic concern and economic importance in humans and animals, respectively. This study was conducted to determine the occurrence of T. gondii and associated risk factors ... -
Occurrence Of Syphilis In Resident Of Sher Agencies firm in Naivasha
(University of Nairobi, 2005)No abstract available