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Generalised demodicosis in a Friesian heifer from a zero-grazing unit
(1994)
A Friesian heifer with generalised skin lesions was slaughtered after unsuccessful treatment. It had thickened skin with lumps and nodules, with the severely affected parts thrown into folds over the eyelids, ears, most ...
Profile characteristics, and form and surface activity of inorganic phosphorus in a deep red Kenya coffee soil (Nitosol)
(1986)
The paper examines some of the physical and chemical properties of a deep red friable clay profile (Nitosol) developed in the Kenya highlands over trachyte. This soil is widely planted to coffee. The profile is remarkable ...
The effects of vegetation type on infiltration rate and sediment production
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 1989)
In field trials, infiltration rates were consistently greater and sediment production lower under Grewia bicolor than under Chloris roxburghiana and bare ground. The vegetation-related variables were positively correlated ...
The Antibody Response of Sheep following Infection with Nairobi Sheep Disease Virus
(University of Nairobi,, 1997-10)
The antibody response of sheep to Nairobi sheep disease virus has been studied over a 15-month period by means of the complement fixation, indirect fluorescent antibody, indirect haemagglutination and serum neutralization ...
Thiabendazole resistance in a field population of H. contortus from sheep in Rongai Division, Nakuru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)
Representatives of 3 major groups of broad spectrum anthelmintics with different modes of action (thiabendazole (TBZ), levamisole (LVM) and ivermectin (IVM)) were used at the manufacturer's recommended dose rates against ...
Lameness due to synovial osteochrondromatosis in the joint capsule in a dog.
(University of Nairobi., 1991)
Synovial osteochondromatosis of the right hip joint was found PM in a 5 year old female German Shepherd with a history of severe lameness. Gross and histological findings showed multiple metaplastic cartilaginous nodules ...
Canine parvovirus infection in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1981)
The clinical signs, laboratory findings, treatment and pathology of 75 cases of canine parvovirus infection in Kenya are reviewed. All breeds and ages were affected but the disease was severer in young animals. Initial ...
Autoradiographic analysis of the effects of Roll-0761 on the attrition and distribution patterns of 75Se-labelled Schistosoma mansoni schistosomula in mice.
(University of Nairobi,, 1991)
The fate of 75Se-labelled S. mansoni (Puerto Rican strain) schistosomula in albino male mice (CD-1 strain) treated with Roll-0761 compared to untreated controls was followed by compressed tissue autoradiography. Roll-0761 ...
Development and application of the counterimmunoelectrophoresis test for the immunodiagnosis of C. fetus infection in cattle.
(University of Nairobi,, 1983)
The counterimmunoelectrophoresis test (CIE) was developed for the diagnosis of C. fetus infection in cattle. It was positive in 8 of 10 cases where the vaginal mucus agglutination test (VMAT) and culture were also positive. ...
Effects of the extract of Spirostachys venenifera Pax on the immune response in mice.
(University of Nairobi,, 1998)
The effect of the methanol extract of bark of S. venenifera on the immune response was investigated in mice. Keyhole limpet haemocyanin was used as the antigen. ELISA was used to monitor serum antibody levels in mice exposed ...