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Training lawyers for the sub-Saharan African market: what role for academics? Perspectives from Kenya
(The Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2009)Skilled professionals such as lawyers are imperative for any society. Their training is even more critical, as it shapes their eventual role in transforming society. They play an important role since the law influences ... -
Trajectories of Evolution and Extinction in the Swedish Cattle Breeds
(Gesellschaft für Tierzuchtwissenschaften e. V.Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 2010)An assessment of the current status and possible future dynamics of the domestic animal species is a critical step in the management of Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR). Permanent extinction of livestock breeds is considered ... -
A trans-disciplinary study on the health risks of cryptosporidiosis from dairy systems in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya: study background and farming system characteristics
(Department of Public Health Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi,Biometry Unit, Department of Crop Science University of Nairobi,International Livestock Research Institute, ILRIMinistry of Health,, 2009)This paper characterises the dairy farming system in Dagoretti, Nairobi. Characterisation was part of a broader ecohealth project to estimate the prevalence and risk of cryptosporidiosis and develop risk mitigation strategies. ... -
Transcriptional regulation of Rat Endothelial Nitric Oxide Promoter in Pulmonary
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2013)Nitric oxide levels may exert control on the persistence of pulmonary myofibroblasts cells in pulmonary fibrosis. This study examined the regulation of NO levels by transcription factors that influence the endothelial ... -
Transcriptome analysis to elucidate hexanal's mode of action in preserving the post-harvest shelf life and quality of banana fruits (Musa acuminata)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Banana is a climacteric fruit whose ripening once initiated is irreversible and proceeds very fast making the fruits highly perishable. Application of various post-harvest technologies has been shown to slow down the ... -
Transcutaneous ultrasonographic evaluation of the air-filled equine stomach and duodenum following gastroscopy.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Clinical Studies, Veterinary Faculty, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2009-07)Gastroscopy with air insufflation was performed in 10 ponies, after which a transcutaneous ultrasound examination of the stomach and duodenum was performed immediately and at 1, 2, and 4 h postgastroscopy, and 24 h after ... -
Transepithelial potential in the Magadi tilapia, a fish living
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2005)We investigated the transepithelial potential (TEP) and its responses to changes in the external medium in Alcolapia grahami, a small cichlid fish living in Lake Magadi, Kenya. Magadi water is extremely alkaline (pH = ... -
Transepithelial potential in the Magadi tilapia, a fish living in extreme alkalinity
(2011)We investigated the transepithelial potential (TEP) and its responses to changes in the external medium in Alcolapia grahami, a small cichlid fish living in Lake Magadi, Kenya. Magadi water is extremely alkaline (pH = ... -
Transfer of sheep embryos through a laparoscope.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Clinical Studies, Veterinary Faculty, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1984-04)No abstract available -
Transient Hydraulic Modeling For Improved Canal System Operation
(University of Nairobi, 1990-09)A hydraulic model was developed to stimulate and help manage branching canal systems. Gate scheduling, one of the three operational modes available in the model, determines control structure and turnout settings with the ... -
Transient poverty among pastoral households in the semi - arid lowland of Baringo district, Kenya
(Ozean publication, 2012)Abstract This study was carried out in Baringo District of Kenya to determine poverty among sedentary and semi -nomadic pastoral households. Results indicate that the sedentary agro-pastoralists tend to diversify their ... -
Transient poverty among pastoral households in the semi-arid lowland of Baringo District, Kenya
(Ozean PublicationDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2012)This study was carried out in Baringo District of Kenya to determine poverty among sedentary and semi-nomadic pastoral households. Results indicate that the sedentary agro-pastoralists tend to diversify their sources of ... -
Transition to conservation tillage: Critical issues and options for Kenya
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Transmissible veneral tumour of dog in Kenya
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Transmissible Venereal Tumor with Subcutaneous and Bone Metastasis in a Dog
(Department of Clinical Studies, 2006)A five year old entire mixed breed dog was admitted to the University of Nairobi's small animal clinic with a 5-months history of subcutaneous masses. Physical examination revealed firm and mobile masses in the subcuticular ... -
Transmission and distribution of cassava brown streak virus disease in cassava growing areas of Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2009)Objectives: To determine the incidence and distribution of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) in relation to Bemisia tabaci populations in Central, Eastern, Nyanza and Western provinces of Kenya and investigate the ... -
Transmission dynamics of dog rabies in Machakos district, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary, 1997)Rabies is still prevalent in most parts of the developing WOrld, with approximately 4 million people in Asia, Africa, and South America receiving post-exposure treatment and over 30 000 dying after being bitten by rabid ... -
Transpiratory water loss and metabolism of beetles from arid areas in East Africa
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of NairobDepartment of Zoology, University of Trondheim, 7055 Dragvoll, NorwayInstitute of Biology and Geology, University of Tromso, P.O. Box 3085, Guleng, 9001 Tromso, Norway, 1987). Carabid beetles have rates of transpiratory water loss and metabolic rates which are higher than those of tenebrionid beetles. Within each family, dry habitat beetles have lower rates of water loss than beetles from mesic ... -
Treatment of cattle with DNA-encoded Flt3L and GM-CSF prior to immunization with Theileria parva candidate vaccine antigens induces CD4 and CD8 T cell IFN-γ responses but not CTL responses
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2011-04)Theileria parva antigens recognized by cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) are prime vaccine candidates against East Coast fever in cattle. A strategy for enhancing induction of parasite-specific T cell responses by increasing ...