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Changes in ascorbic acid, beta‐carotene and sensory properties in Sundried and stored Amaranthus hybridus vegetables
(2000)
maranthus hybridus was grown as a leafy vegetable in Dar‐Es‐Salaam, Tanzania. Freshly harvested leaves were analyzed for moisture content, beta‐carotene and reduced ascorbic acid. The leaves from the four sites were bulked, ...
Micro Organisms Associated With Non-functional Mammary Gland Quarters In Small Scale Dairy Farms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Mammary gland quarters (516) of 139 dairy cows in small scale dairy farms in Kenya were examined by visual observation for size and physical morphology, deep palpation for consistency of the tissues and stripping for the ...
Susceptibility to IVM in a field strain of Haemonchus contortus subjected to four treatments in a closed sheep–goat flock in Kenya
(2003)
Susceptibility to IVM (IVM) of “strain A” Haemonchus contortus which had been exposed to IVM four times over a 2-year period was compared to IVM susceptibility of “strain C” H. contortus which had no prior field exposure ...
Stereological Methods for Estimation of Total Number of Particles in an Organ
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2005)
In structure-function relationship studies, stereological methods are applied to quantify structural qualities under investigation. In certain organs, like the brain, it is important to count the number of neurons associated ...
Epidemiology and Control of Echinococcosis in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
No abstract available
Mechanics of running of the ostrich (Struthio camelus)
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
Ostriches have been filmed running fast in their natural habitat. A female ostrich has been dissected and the principal bones, muscles and tendons in a leg have been measured. It is calculated that stresses up to 240 kN ...
Adrenal Cortex And Stomach Lesions Associated With Stress In Wild Male African Green Monkeys (c. Aethiops) In Post Capture Period.
(University of Nairobi, 2000-10)
The objective of this study was to look for early pathological changes in stress target organs, adrenal glands, and stomachs in captured wild African green monkeys (AGMs). Three wild-caught male AGMs and seven singly housed ...
The Effect Of Dieldrin On In Vivo And In Vitro Production Of Testosterone And Plasma Levels Of Luteinising Hormone In Male Rats.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Abstract Not Available
Evaluation of the phenotypic performance of a Red Maasai and Dorper double backcross resource population: natural pasture challenge with gastro-intestinal ematode parasites
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2005)
Six first cross (F1) Red Maasai × Dorper rams were mated to both Red Maasai (R) and Dorper (D) ewes to produce 1342 double backcross progeny (672 3/4 D/1/4 R and 670 3/4 R/1/4 D lambs born alive). These six double backcross ...
Factors associated with adaptation and performance of trypanotolerant Orma boran bulls in Kajiado District, Kenya
(2009)
Adaptation of 14 trypanotolerant OB bulls disseminated to Kajiado District for livestock improvement was assessed. The bulls were monitored for body weight changes, PCV, and prevalence of trypanosomosis, anaplasmosis, ...