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The topology of between-herd cattle contacts in a mixed farming production system in western Kenya.
(2018-10-01)In many livestock production systems in sub-Saharan Africa, cattle are owned by individual keepers but regularly mix with animals from other herds while grazing communal land, at watering points or through the use of shared ... -
Total phenolic content, antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of methanolic extract of raw and traditionally processed Kenyan indigenous food ingredients
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2012-03)Certain indigenous foods commonly consumed by Kenyan vulnerable groups (the malnourished; children under 5 years of age; pregnant and lactating women; malnourished adults in cases of vitamin or mineral deficiencies, TB, ... -
Tourism, Small Firm Development and Empowerment in Post-Apartheid South Africa
(2013-06-29)No abstract available -
Towards a framework for monitoring and communicating water resources sustainability: a case study of Rwamuthambi Sub Catchment Area, kenya
(JSEP, 2020-02-06)Wetlands degradation in terms of biodiversity and ecosystem health has been experienced especially from wetland vegetation loss due to unsustainable usage of natural resources. This study explores the indicators involved ... -
Towards a more balanced view on the potentials of locally-based monitoring
(2014)The literature on locally-based monitoring in the context of conservation of ecosystems and natural resources in developing countries displays a great deal of optimism about its prospects as a low-cost approach to gather ... -
Towards agro-industrial sustainability in Kenya through energy conservation and other technologies
(Department of Food Technology & Nutrition, 2001)Meeting the nutritional needs of people in a .world where the 'population is increasing, the natural resource base is limited and fragile, and unsustainable production and consumption patterns are proliferating presents a ... -
Towards intensive food production in Kakamega and Kiambu districts [of Kenya]: field survey results. Intensive food production and utilization project.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1987)A report giving the findings of a survey on food production systems conducted in Kiambu and Kakamega districts of Kenya. Looks into four principal areas such as crop and livestock production, socio-economic aspects and the ... -
Towards precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigated potential of enhancing precipitation through cloud seeding during October-November-December (OND) season. Rainfall, cloud top temperature (CTT), aerosol optical depth (AOD) and wind data were used. ... -
Toxic and medicinal plants of East Africa. Part 1.
(1970)Short notes are given on the distribution, description and toxic principle of: Cassine buchananii, Elaeodendron kiniense, Acokanthera longiflora, A. schimperi, Dialiopsis africana and Stephanorossia palustris. Feeding ... -
Toxic and medicinal plants of East Africa. Part I. Part II.
(1970)Plant poisoning causes considerable annual loss among cattle and sheep in East Africa; newly imported animals are particularly susceptible. The following plants common to E. Africa proved poisonous when fed to cattle and ... -
Toxicity of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis surface lipid to skin and regional lymph nodes in goats
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The toxicity of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis surface lipid to skin and draining regional lymph nodes in goats was investigated. Five goats were injected intradermally at two skin sites with 5 mg of the surface lipid ... -
Toxicity of kiliambiti plant (Adenia volkensii): identification and estimation of toxic principle.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Adenia volkensii is a perennial subsucculent shrub arising from a tuberous rootstock. In Kenya it is found in dry areas and has been used to poison hyenas and to make arrow poisons. The plant was collected during the dry ... -
Toxin production and antimicrobial resistance of escherichia coli river water isolates
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 1998)To establish the types of E. coli isolates that are found in river water around Nairobi and to assess the potential risk of use of this water to human health. Design: Multiple stratified sampling was carried out. Surface ... -
Toxin production and antimicrobial resistance of escherichia coli river water isolates
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1998)Objectives: To establish the types of E. coli isolates that are found in river water around Nairobi and to assess the potential risk of use of this water to human health. Design: Multiple stratified sampling was carried ... -
Toxocara Vitulorum Infections in Cattle in Kajiado Districts, Kenya
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995) -
Toxoplasma gondii: Sensitive and rapid detection of infection by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method
(2009)Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method amplifies DNA with high specificity, sensitivity and rapidity. In this study, we used a conserved sequence in the 200- to 300-fold repetitive 529 bp gene of Toxoplasma ... -
Toxoplasmosis
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Tracing Innovation Pathways in the Management of Natural and Social Capital on Laikipia Maasai Group Ranches, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Group ranches (GRs) were established in Kenya in the 1960s and 1970s; their objectives included the increase of pastoral land productivity and the control of land degradation. Since their establishment, GRs have evolved ... -
Tracing The Climate And Anthropogenic Influence On The Central Kenya Highlands
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Soil and sediment samples were collected from Lakes Rutundu (2500m), Sacred (2200m) and Nkunga (1800m) located on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. The samples were mainly composed of silty clay and clay fractions. A ...