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Human African trypanosomiasis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2005-01)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine possible interaction between infections of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness and HIV/AIDS in Western Kenya.
DESIGN:
Random selection and testing for HIV infections of serum samples ...
Occurrence, clinical manifestation and the epidemiological implications of naturally occurring canine trypanosomosis in western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi., 2003-12)
Domestic dogs were screened for Trypanosoma brucei infection using the haematocrit centrifugation technique as part of routine active surveillance exercises in the Busia and Teso districts of Kenya. The purpose was to ...
An Assessment of the Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water from Boreholes and Domestic Tanks in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The microbiological quality of ground water (boreholes) and domestic tanks in five locations of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District, was determined. Two boreholes and twelve domestic tanks were sampled from each location. ...
Some Causes of Poor Performance and Chick Mortality in Farmed Ostriches in Alabama (USA) and Kenya
(2005)
Commercial ostrich farming is rapidly becoming a desirable alternative source of profitable meat production among smallholder farmers. However, ostrich ranching, particularly, ostrich production is severely constrained by ...
Gastrointestinal nematode infections in dorper lambs in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District of Kenya
(2004)
A study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode infections in Dorper lambs in relation to age and seasonal effects was carried out in a semi arid area of Kajiado District over a period of 2 years between November ...
Variation among Fusarium species and isolates infecting wheat ears based on aggressiveness, mycotoxin production and RAPD-PCR analysis
(2002)
Fusarium species from Germany and Kenya were investigated for the variation in mycotoxin production, aggressiveness on wheat ears and PCR-based DNA fingerprints in order to characterize the Fusarium species and isolates ...
Community-Based Animal Health Care in East Africa: Experiences and Case Studies.
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)
Rumen degradation and estimation of microbial protein yield and intestinal digestion of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and various concentrates
(2001)
A study was conducted in a repeated measure arrangement using four rumen fistulated steers to determine degradation of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum), protein ingredients and concentrates. Cotton seed cake (CSC), ...
Erosion susceptibility of the soils of Mukogodo catchment.
(2000)
Erosion susceptibility was studied in soils of the Mukogodo catchment in the Laikipia District of Kenya. Factors studied were: climate, relief, soil erodibility, land use, land management, surface cover, and conservation. ...