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Quality protein Maize under Low-Nitrogen and drought :
(University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, 2014)Abstract: Maize (Zea Mays L.) is used as food and feed, although it is deficient in 2 essential amino acids, namely; lysine and tryptophan. Quality Protein Maize (QPM) developed by combining 2 genetic systems: Mutant ... -
Quantifying microbe transmission networks for wild and domestic ungulates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Multi-host wildlife pathogens are an increasing concern for both wildlife conservation and livestock husbandry. Here, we combined social network theory with microbial genetics to assess patterns of interspecific pathogen ... -
Quantitative versus qualitative risk assessment of meat and its products: what is feasible for Sub-Saharan African countries?
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Prevalent risks in meat value-chains of sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are increasingly attributed to microbial rather than chemical hazards. Resource constraints and lack of capacity has limited the utilization of ... -
Quantitative-genetic parameters of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] grown in semi-arid areas of Kenya
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Quelques indicateurs preliminaires de l'impact des politiques sur le developpement et la commercialisation de la production laitiere en Afrique subsaharienne
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1984)Examines the marketing of domestically produced dairy products in sub-Saharan Africa, including imported but locally reconstituted whole milk powder and butter oil, and discusses trends in the imports of other dairy products ... -
A questionnaire survey of nematode parasite control practices on goat farms in Denmark
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitologyDanish Centre for Experimental Parasitology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 1996)A questionnaire survey to examine worm control practices on angora and other goat farms in Denmark was undertaken in 1993. Questionnaires were inserted in the July, 1993 issue of the official journal of the angora goat ... -
Questionnaire survey on urban and peri-urban livestock farming practices and disease control in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2010-06)To characterise the urban livestock keeping practices and constraints in Kisumu municipality, Kenya, a questionnaire survey was carried out. Thirty-four contact farmers were interviewed on general farm characteristics and ... -
Quinuronium induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1985-01)Two groups of 6 rats each received subcutaneous injections of 2.3 mg/kg or 5.0 mg/kg of quinuronium, respectively, on two consecutive days, while 5 rats injected with physiological saline served as controls. Clinical signs ... -
Quinuronium levels in ovine plasma as determined by an in vitro/in vivo system with Babesia rodhaini.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1985-07)Quinuronium was shown to have a babesicidal activity in vitro. In vitro/in vivo system with Babesia rodhaini gave an in vitro EC50 for 13.5 ng/ml. Quinuronium levels in ovine plasma increased to a maximum mean of approximately ... -
Rabbit breed characteristics, farmer objectives and preferences in Kenya: A correspondence analysis
(2013)Rabbit production is becoming important in Kenya not by young boys but as an economic undertaking. This may be due to decreasing per capita landholdings due to increasing human population density. However, there is little ... -
Rabbit production practices in Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Livestock Production, 2020-10-31)To document current rabbit management practices in Kiambu County, a survey using structured questionnaire was undertaken in 45 farms identified using snow ball sampling technique. Data collected were subjected to descriptive ... -
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Rabies surveillance in wildlife populations at the wildlife/domestic animal interface
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Rabies, microbesnoitiosis and sarcocystosis in a lion
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1990-10)A 7-year-old lioness was found in the Nairobi National park in January 1990 paralysed from the neck down. The lioness was destroyed and PM examination revealed congested spleen and lungs, chronic interstitial nephritis and ... -
Race Typing and Evaluation of Aggressiveness of Exserohilum turcicum Isolates of Kenyan, German and Austrian Origin
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2010)Exserohilum turcicum the causal agent of northern corn leaf blight is a threat to corn production in many areas of the world. The pathogen has a high genetic variability in terms of virulence, genetic structure and several ... -
Race Typing and Evaluation of Aggressiveness of Exserohilum turcicum Isolates of Kenyan, German and Austrian Origin
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Exserohilum turcicum the causal agent of northern corn leaf blight is a threat to corn production in many areas of the world. The pathogen has a high genetic variability in terms of virulence, genetic structure and several ... -
Radiant energy conversion in three cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris.
(University of Nairobi, 1985)DM accumulation, leaf area development and radiant energy interception were measured in P. vulgaris cv. Mwezi Moja, Canadian Wonder and Rose Coco grown at Nairobi in 1982. Max. interception of photosynthetically active ... -
Radiographic features and outcomes of bone fractures affecting dogs and cats in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)No abstract. -
Radiographic features of laminitic claws of dairy cows around Nairobi.
(Department of Clinical Studies, University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2007)The objective of the study was to determine the common radiographic features in laminitic claws from dairy cows using abattoir samples. A total of 192 claws were collected from Wangige slaughter slab and 126 claws from ... -
Radiographic finding of metatarsal fractures in a male german shepherd dog
(University of Nairobi, 2012)No abstract available