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Community capacity building as an opportunity for sustainable land management: lessons from Ndome and Ghazi in Taita-Taveta district, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)
The prevalence of land degradation, particularly in developing countries, would suggest that sustainability has remained more in the conceptual phase and not been transformed into a problem solving aid/tool. In this paper, ...
The pasting behaviour of lactic-fermented and dried uji (an East African sour porridge)
(2003)
The effects of sun-, cabinet-, and drum-drying on the behaviour of submerged culture lactic¬fermented pure cassava, maize and finger millet and composites of maize-finger millet and cassava-finger millet were investigated ...
Evaluation of microbial phytase in broiler diets.
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-06)
Two trials were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a new microbial phytase (Phyzyme XP) for broiler chicks. Trial 1 used 192 8-d-old male broilers in a 14-d trial to assess growth and nutrient utilization. Dietary ...
Impact of Hiv and Aids on household food and nutrition Security in Suba district, Kenya
(2009)
The impact of HIV/AIDS on household food and nutrition security in Suba district
was studied in a quasi longitudinal study. Households with People Living with
HIV/AIDS (Index- 25%) and three surrounding households (control- ...
Newcastle disease virus and antibody levels in matched sera, ovules and mature eggs of indigenous village hens
(Kenya Veterinary Association, 2008)
In this study, one hundred and thirty three non - vaccinated village hens in lay were tested for carriage of Newcastle disease virus and presence of antibody against the virus in sera, ovules and eggs. Blood was obtained ...
Effects of organic and mineral sources of nutrients on maize yields in three districts of central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Trials were set up in three districts of central Kenya to evaluate organic and mineral sources of nutrients and their
effects on maize yields. The experiments were set up during the long rains 2004 with fifteen different ...
Comparison of vaccination strategies for the control of dog rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
(2002)
Demographic and epidemiological field data were u .ed in a deterministic model to describe dog rabies transmission in Machak os District, Kenya and to predict the impact of potential vaccination strategies for its control. ...
The pasting behaviour of lactic‐fermented and dried uji (an East African sour porridge
(University of Nairobi,, 2003)
The effects of sun-, cabinet-, and drum-drying on the behaviour of submerged culture lactic-fermented pure cassava, maize and finger millet and composites of maize–finger millet and cassava–finger millet were investigated ...
Feasibility of commercial production of amaranth leaf vegetable by smallscale farmers in Kenya
(2009)
Vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) was grown under a range of fertiliser treatments (manure and a range
of diammonium phosphate (DAP) applications) to determine the potential profitability under commercial ...
Risk of infection with Brucella abortus and Escherichia coli 0157:H7 associated with marketing of unpasteurized milk in Kenya
(2005)
As part of a study to assess zoonotic milk-borne health risks, seasonal survey data and unpasteurized milk samples were collected between January 1999 and February 2000 from randomly selected informal milk market agents ...