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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 ... -
Sweet Potato Ketchup: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Production costs in Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000)Ketchup sauce is increasingly a popular condiment used as a flavouring ingredient in fast-food businesses in East African urban areas. It is one of a myriad of products that can be made using sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) ... -
Sweetpotato virus diseases research in East Africa
(2006)Sweetpotato is an important staple food crop in Sub-Saharan Africa, with production being concentrated in East Africa, particularly around Lake Victoria. Productivity of the crop is greatly constrained by viral diseases. ... -
Synergistic Bio-pesticide Combination Of Pyrethrins And Rotenoids
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Pyrethrins and Rotenoids extracts from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium and Tephrosia vogelii plants respectively were combined at various ratio mixtures and tested against adult cockroach Americana periplaneta for ... -
Synergistic interaction of sprouting and intussusceptive angiogenesis during zebrafish caudal vein plexus development.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Intussusceptive angiogenesis (IA) is a complementary method to sprouting angiogenesis (SA). The hallmark of IA is formation of trans-capillary tissue pillars, their fusion and remodeling of the vascular plexus. In this ... -
Synthesis Of Results On Coffee [coffea Arabica L.] Agronomy Research In Rwanda On 31 March 1994
(University of Nairobi,, 1999)Arabics coffee plays an important role in the macro-economic performance of Rwanda. As a result, Agricultural Research Institutes have done research on coffee agronomy, aimed at improving coffee productivity. The ecological ... -
A systematic review of Rift Valley Fever epidemiology 1931-2014.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis that was first isolated and characterized in 1931 in Kenya. RVF outbreaks have resulted in significant losses through human illness and deaths, high ... -
Systemic bovine mucormycotic infection - a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)A cow which had aborted at 5 months of pregnancy was anorexic and emaciated and developed fluid diarrhoea. Treatment with intravenous glucosaline and chloramphenicol was unsuccessful, and the animal was killed. At the ... -
Systemic bovine mucormycotic infection--a case report.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Clinical Studies, 1974-06)Not available -
Systemic Mastocytosis Associated with Liver Failure in an Adult German Shepherd Dog
(Department of Clinical StudiesDepartment oj Pathology, Microbiology and ParasitologyFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)A 10-year-old German shepherd dog was presented vvith right fore limb oedema, ascites and hepatomegaly. A clinical diagnosis of ehrlichiosis and liver failure was made. Response to therapy was unfavourable and with the ... -
Systemic mastocytosis associated with liver failure in an adult German shepherd dog
(University of NairobiDepartment ojClinical StudiesDepartment of PathologyMicrobiology and Parasitology, 2006)Ectoparasitism is an important factor associated with poor production of village indigenous chickens. A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence of ectoparasites in free ranging indigenous chicken ... -
Systemic porcine salmonellosis: A potential zoonosis and cause of mortality in smallholder pig farm in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and Cholerasuis are potentially zonootic pathogens that cause porcine salmonellosis; a disease associated with economic losses worldwide. Presence of this disease in pigs in Kenya ...