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The Use of Sociological Methods to Assess Land-use Change: A Case Study of Lambwe Valley, Kenya

Njoka, T J; Muriuki, G W; Reid, R S; Nyariki, D M (Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2003)

Land-use history, not readily available for most places, remains the weakest link in nearly all studies of historic vegetation change, in Africa as well as other places in the world. Notwithstanding, communities hold ...

The use of soil compaction levels in the selection of field-safe sugarcane transport vehicles

Kanali, CL; Kaumbutho, PG; Maende, CM; Kamau, J (University of Nairobi† Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1997-03)

Data was collected for single bundle and nucleus estate trailers aimed at selecting the trailer units that could safely travel in the sugarcane fields without causing detrimental soil compaction. The proportion of trailers ...

Use of Spices in Foods

Oiye, SO; Muroki, NM (University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2002)

In this era of increased concern on safety of chemical food additives, natural methods of preservation and natural preservatives are receiving increased attention. Despite their demonstrated potential use in food as ...

Use of teething technique to estimate age in goats

Okeyo, AM; Ruvuma, F; Cartwright, TC; Maleche, JN (University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 1986)

Use of test-day records to predict first lactation 305-day milk yield using artificial neural network in Kenyan Holstein–Friesian dairy cows

Njubi, D M; Wakhungu, J W; Badamana, M S (Springer LinkDepartment of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2010-04)

The study is focused on the capability of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict next month and first lactation 305-day milk yields (FLMY305) of Kenyan Holstein–Friesian (KHF) dairy cows based on a few available test ...

Use of the Kenya Transect for Selecting and Targeting Adapted Cultivars to Appropriate Production Systems

Silim, S N; Omanga, P A; Johansen, C; Singh, L; Kimani, P M (University of Nairobi, 1995)

Use Of The Lactoperoxidase System To Enhance Keeping Quality Of Pasteurised Camel Milk

Njage, Patrick; Wangoh, John; Kamau, Murigu (University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science Nutritin and Technology, 2010)

The activity of the lactoperoxidase-thiocyanate-hydrogen peroxide system (LPS) varies between species. However, its effect on keeping quality of pasteurised camel milk has not been studied. We investigated the ability of ...

Use of TXRF and Convectional Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Analysis (EDXRF) to determine trace metal concentrations in waters of Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria

Unknown author (University of Nairobi,institute of nuclear science,, 2010)

To understand better the pollution levels in the waters of the Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria, the concentrations of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) were determined using ...

The use of Ultrasound in distinguishing complications of the Jugular vein arising from intravenous catheters and injections in horses

Kihurani, D.O.; Schusser, G. (Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)

The ultrasound technique was used to provide both structural and functional information concerning the integrity of the jugular vein, following intravenous infusions and injections. These were performed in the routine ...

The use of Ultrasound in distinguishing complications of the Jugular Vein arising from Intravenous Catheters and Injections in horses

Kihurani, D.O.; Schusser, G (Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)

The ultrasound technique was used to provide both structural and functional information concerning the integrity of the jugular vei n following intravenous infusions and injections. These were performed in the routine ...

Use of wheat straw, soybean trash and nitrogen fertiliser for maize production in the Kenyan highlands

Okalebo, JR; Palm, CA; Gichuru, M; Owuor, JO; Othieno, CO; Munyampundu, A; Muasya, RM; Woomer, PL (1999)

Making best use of available crop residues is an important component of integrated nutrient management. A field study was conducted over two seasons (1997 and 1998) in Kenya that examined use of wheat straw, soybean trash ...

Uses and management of ximenia americana, olacaceae in semi-arid East Shewa, Ethiopia

Debela, Hunde Feyssa; Jesse, T. Njoka; Zemede, Asfaw; M.M, Nyangito (Department of Natural Resource Management, College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, EthiopiaDepartment of Land Resources & Agricultural Technology, College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2012)

Wild edible plants are crucial resources with multipurpose uses and indigenous people have ethnobotanical knowledge of their use and management. Ximenia americana L., is among the preferred multipurpose use wild edible ...

Uses of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Agriculture and Rural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences from South Africa and Kenya

Maumbe, Blessing M; Okello, Julius (Eastern Kentucky University, USADepartment of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)

This paper presents a framework of the evolution of information and communication technology (ICT) applications in agriculture and rural development based on comparative experiences of South Africa and Kenya. The framework ...

Using Forage Legumes to Improve Soil Fertility for Enhanced Grassland Productivity of Semi-arid Rangelands of Kajiado District, Kenya

Macharia, PN; Gachene, CKK; Mureithi, JG (University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2011)

A two-phase study was conducted in the semi-arid rangelands of Kajiado District, Kenya, to determine the effect of forage legumes on soil fertility improvement and grassland productivity of natural pastures. During legume ...

Using P-GIS to reverse forest destruction: Comprehending the magnitude of problems in the Lower Tana River Basin

Kathumo, V.M.; Gachene, C.C.K.; Okello, J.J.; Ngigi, M. (Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2012-04)

Uterine Gland Microstructure in the Pregnant and the Non-pregnant Lesser Galago (Galago senegalensis)

Okelo, Dominic O (Njogu, Allan, George Otiang’A. Owiti, Dominic Oduor-Okelo, A. NJOGU, GO OWITI, and D. ODUOR-OKELO. "Uterine Gland Microstructure in the Pregnant and the Non-pregnant Lesser Galago (Galago senegalensis)." Int. J. Morphol 31, no. 2 (2013): 771-776., 2013)

The histology and the ultrastructure of the uterine glands of the lesser bushbaby (Galago senegalensis) were studied in six specimens (5 pregnant and one non pregnant) which were fixed partly with bouin’s fixative and ...