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Understorey light conditions and regeneration with respect to the structural dynamics of a near-natural temperate deciduous forest in Denmark
(University of Nairobi,Institute of peace and environmental studies, 1998) -
The unifying negotiation framework: A model of policy discourse
(Institute of peace and environmental studies, 2012-10)The Unifying Negotiation Framework is an integrative model of policy negotiation. It flows out of the discourse tradition in public policy and political theory. It conceptualizes decision processes as discourses that occur ... -
Unilateral inguinal hernia in a 5 years old bitch-a case report
(Department of Clinical Studies, 2012)A 5-year-old, entire cross breed bitch was presented to the University of Nairobi veterinary clinic with a pendulous swelling located on the caudal ventral abdomen. Diagnosis of inguinal hernia was confirmed through ... -
UniPron is A Fully Effective Non-hormonal Reversible Contraceptive in Baboon Model (Papio Anubis)
(Department of Reproductive Health and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Primate Research, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008-06)Objective To determine the safety and efficacy of UniPron as a reversible contraceptive. Methods Vaginal swabs were obtained before and after UniPron administration, cultured onto appropriate culture media and bacteria ... -
Unpacking the impacts of ‘participatory’ forestry policies: evidence from Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)We evaluate the livelihoods of member and non-members of Community Forestry Associations under Kenya's participatory forest management (PFM) programme. We use propensity score matching of households based on recall based ... -
Unresolved Water Conflicts by Water Sector Institutions in Ewaso Ng’iro North River
(J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Management, 2021-04-15)Water conflicts have huge impacts on livelihoods and without proper redress, have capacity to stall economic development of a community. This paper therefore explicates the impacts of unresolved water related conflicts in ... -
Unusual Cause Of Acute Frothy Bloat And Complications Of Rumen Puncture
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1988) -
An unusual presentation of suspected oedema disease of swine in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1999-06)From a group of 11 recently weaned pigs, 4 were reported to be sick. Clinical examination of the sick pigs revealed marked dyspnoea, bluish-red discolouration of the skin, incoordination and difficulty in walking. ... -
Urban Agriculture, Food Security And Nutrition In Low Income Areas Of The City Of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1996)This article considers the extent to which farming activities undertaken by low-income dwellers in Nairobi, Kenya, play a role in the food security and nutritional status of the households involved. It compares three ... -
Urban agriculture, social capital and food security in the Kibera slums of Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Geography, Northern Illinois UniversityDepartment of Community, Agriculture and Recreation Resource Studies,Michigan State UniversityDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technologies,University of Nairobi and World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technologies,University of Nairobi, 2012)Much of the developing world, including Kenya, is rapidly urbanizing. Rising food and fuel prices in recent years have put the food security of the urban poor in a precarious position. In cities worldwide, urban agriculture ... -
Urban Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Quality of Leafy Vegetables along the Value Chain: The Case of Nairobi Kale Consumers, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi,Department of Land Management, Agricultural Resource and Technology, 2011)Improvement in income in developing countries has led to emergence of middle and high income consumers. In major urban centers there has been rapid expansion of the grocery sections selling variety of leafy vegetables ... -
Urban livestock keeping in the city of Nairobi: diversity of production systems, supply chains, and their disease management and risks.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Urban livestock keeping in developing cities have an important role in food security and livelihoods but can also pose a significant threat to the environment and health of urban dwellers. The aim of this study was to ... -
Urea excretion as a strategy for survival in a fish living in a very alkaline environment.
(Nature Publishing GroupDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1989-01)Ammonia is toxic to all vertebrates. It can be converted to the less toxic urea, but this is a metabolically expensive process found only in terrestrial vertebrates that cannot readily excrete ammonia and marine fish that ... -
Urea Poisoning In A Commercial Jersey Herd.
(University of NairobiFaculty Of Veterinary Science, 1988) -
Urea Production, Acid-base Regulation And Their Interactions In The Lake Magadi Tilapia, A Unique Teleost Adapted To A Highly Alkaline Environment
(Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1,Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071,, 1994)The Lake Magadi tilapia, Oreochromis alcalicus grahami, thrives in highly alkaline geothermal springs and pools surrounding Lake Magadi, Kenya (control pH=9.9, CCO·=173mmoll21), has a functional hepatic ornithine–urea ... -
Ureotelism in a completely aquatic teleost: a strategy for survival in an extremely alkaline environment
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi,, 1989) -
Use and distribution of organochlorine pesticides. The future in Africa
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2001)Abstract: Pesticides have been used in the continent for about eight decades. Major use has been in agriculture, livestock development, and disease vectors control. Recent international conventions have been made with ... -
Use of a Prepaid Cellulase Solution for Screening Forage Grass Germplasm for Digestibilit
(Faculty of Agriculture, 1993)A reliable rapid and inexpensive laboratory procedure is needed to screen native African forage grass species for forage quality. This study determined the potential of using a prepared cellulase solution to assess in vitro ... -
Use of a Tiemann's catheter in the surgical management of obstructive multiple urolithiasis in a mixed breed dog
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2006)A two year-old mixed breed, neutered dog was presented at the Small Animal Clinic University of Nairobi with a history of urinary obstruction. Clinical signs of uremia were observed. Catheterization of the urinary bladder ...