Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Title
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A Survey on Adoption of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques in Sugar Processing Industries in Kenya
(2013)The study sought to examine the extent to which lean manufacturing tools and techniques are adopted by sugar processing industries in Kenya and their impact on factory time efficiency. The study was a survey covering ... -
A survey on the parasites of the swine and their prevalences over a ten year period
(University of Nairobi,College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences,, 1998) -
The survey on the recipes for uji, the extent and mode of its consumption in the Kenya urban areas
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science and Technology, 1977) -
Survey Report of Kakamega District Farming Systems, Kenya, 1979/80
(University of Nairobi, 1980)No abstract available -
Survey, biology and control of agromyzid beanflies in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 1990)The common beans are the most widely grown pulses in Kenya. They are intercropped with such crops as maize, sorghum, cassava, in high and low potential areas. They are consumed as green leaves, green pods and dry beans and ... -
Survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers on commercial dairy farms in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.Departrment of Animal Production, 2009)Herd health and adaptability are of concern in dairy herds in the tropics because of persistent exposure to multiple stresses of low quality and quantity feeding, heat stress, high disease and parasitic incidences, poor ... -
Survival of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. Phaseoli in contact with Captan.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)No abstract available -
Susceptibility of Dysdercus species Boisduval (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) to selected synthetic pyrethroids.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The relative susceptibility of 4 populations of Dysdercus fasciatus and one population each of D. nigrofasciatus, D. cardinalis and D. superstitiosus to topical application of cypermethrin, fenvalerate and permethrin was ... -
Susceptibility of eight potato cultivars to Myzus persicae Sulzer in the greenhouse
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 1989)Eight potato cultivars namely Anett, Desiree, Feldeslohn, Kerr's Pink, Kenya Baraka, Roslin Eburu, Roslin Gucha and Roslin Tana were tested in the greenhouse to compare their susceptibility to Myzus persicae Sulzer. ... -
Susceptibility of geographically isolated populations of the Tomato red spider mite (Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard) to commonly used acaricides on tomato crops in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Farmers in Kenya continue to raise concerns of difficulty in managing Tetranychus evansi, the most widespread pest species of tomato applying the most commonly used acaricides. This invasive pest species is not only found ... -
Susceptibility of Kenyan wheat varieties to head blight, fungal invation and Deoxynivalenol accumulation inoculated with Fusarium graminearum
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2002)Fifteen wheat varieties commercially grown in Kenya were tested for their susceptibility to head blight and mycotoxin accumulation after inoculation with Fusarium gramineanuu in pot experiments. The strain or the pathogen ... -
Susceptibility of sweetpotato germplasm to rhizopus soft rot caused by Rhizopus stolonifer and Rhizopus oryzae in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2003)Susceptibility of fifteen local and introduced sweetpotato germplasm to Rhizopus soft rot disease caused by Rliizopus stolonifer and Rliitopus oryzae was tested in 1999 and 2000. Roots were surface sterilised, wounded and ... -
Susceptibility to IVM in a field strain of Haemonchus contortus subjected to four treatments in a closed sheep–goat flock in Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2003)Susceptibility to IVM (IVM) of “strain A” Haemonchus contortus which had been exposed to IVM four times over a 2-year period was compared to IVM susceptibility of “strain C” H. contortus which had no prior field exposure ... -
Suspected sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever in a zero-grazed dairy herd in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of NairobiDepartment of clinical studies, University of Nairobi, 2000)An outbreak of a disease characterised by very high mortality occurred in a group of nine calves (1-4 months old) in a zero-grazing unit 2-3 weeks after an introduction of an apparently healthy alien sheep into the calf ... -
The suspended formalin test: A method designed for studying formalin-induced behaviour in the Speke's Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys spekii)
(University of NairobiFaculty Of Veterinary Science, 2012)The present study aimed to develop a method for testing pain-related behaviour induced by formalin in the Speke’s hingeback tortoise (Kinixys spekii). These animals retract their head and limbs into their shell when ... -
Sustainability concerns in African irrigation
(University of Nairobi, 1996)Irrigation has and will continue to play an important role in enhancing food security and improving the standards of living for many inhabitants of rural Africa. However, irrigation is beset with increasing problems such ... -
Sustainability of a privatized community-based animal health worker system in Mwingi district, Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, 2005)This paper describes a study on the sustainability of Community-based Animal Health Worker (CAHW) services in Mwingi District, Kenya. These services began in 1992 and were supported by the District Veterinary Authority ... -
Sustainable Livelihood: Potential Role and Quality Assurance of Camel Export Trade in Somalia
(Department of clinical studies, 2011)Increasing market integration is an unavoidable process for most pastoral societies. The livestock sector which accounts for about 80% of Somalia’s GDP plays a significant role in food security and socio-economic development ... -
Sustainable use and genetic improvement
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2008)Sustainable use of animal genetic resources for agriculture and food production is proposed as the best strategy for maintaining their diversity. Achievement of sustainable use would continue to support livelihoods and ...