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Fasciola gigantica Cobbold 1856 in the snail
(University of Nairobi, 1976)
The development of Fasciola gigantica from miracidial penetration to the 85th day was observed in experimentally infected Lymnaea natalensis reared and kept in a laboratory in Kenya at ambient temperature. Contrary to ...
The Effect of 3,6,bis-Dimethylaminoacridine on Cultured Bovine Lymphoid Cells Infected with Theileria Parva and in Cattle Experimentally Infected with East Coast Feuer
(University of Nairobi,, 1975)
The cytocidal effect of 3,6,bis-dimethylaminoacridine (A. O.) on Theileria parva — infected bovine lymphoblastoid cells was investigated by growing the cells in media containing varying concentrations of the drug for 24 ...
The flamingo and pelican populations of the Rift Valley Lakes in 1968-69
(University of Nairobi, 1973)
Aerial photographic sample censuses of the flamingoes and pelicans on Lakes Nakuru and Hannington were carried out on four occasions between October 1968 and March 1969. On Lake Nakuru the estimated numbers of flamingoes ...
Energy budget of the lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor Geoifroy)
(University of Nairobi, 1973)
A lesser flamingo's energy surplus, which is defined as the net rate at which it gains chemical energy (averaged over 1 or more whole days) is calculated by estimating the rate at which it filters algae from the water, and ...
The Blood Supply to the Lumbar Vertebrae of the Cat
(University of Nairobi, 1971)
45 kittens and cats ranging in age from newborn to adult were used in an investigation of the vasculature of the lumbar vertebrae. Observations were recorded on the ossification process during the development of the lumbar ...
Movements and patterns of habitat utilization of elephants in Tsavo National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1973-12)
Following the 1970-71 drought, which resulted in heavy elephant mortality, a long-term study was initiated in Tsavo National Park to determine movements and home ranges of individual elephants and their relations to overall ...
An investigation of some sources of bias in aerial transect sampling of large mammal populations
(University of Nairobi, 1972)
(1) Aerial transect sample censuses were undertaken in the Masai Amboseli Game Reserve, counting several species simultaneously. The following comparisons were made between different variants of the census technique:
(a) ...
Helminthosporium maydis on maize
(1979)
A severe outbreak of leaf blight on maize in Apr. 1978 in the Nyanza Province, Kenya, was caused by H. maydis [Cochliobolus heterostrophus: CMI Map 346], a previously unrecorded disease
Erythrocyte glutathione metabolism in cobalt-deficient goats.
(University of Nairobi,, 1976)
Cobalt deficiency was produced in goats by feeding them rhode grass hay. The deficient animals excreted increased amounts of methyl malonic acid in their urine, indicating a lack of vitamin B12. Erythrocyte reduced glutathione ...
Further observations on canine spirocercosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1976)
In a 10-year period, 39 clinical cases were presented, and of 1607 dogs examined PM, 206 had lesions. Most animals were from good homes: 45% were German Shepherds, 23% Labradors, 14% Boxers and 10% Dachshunds. Symptoms ...