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Developmental Challenges And Opportunities In The Goat Industry: The Kenyan Experience.
(2005-10)
Dairy goat development in Kenya started in the mid 1950s, with the introduction of exotic dairy goat breeds. Major projects to improve the dairy goat sector were not realized until the late 1970s under United Nations ...
Analysis of Public Health Risks From Consumption of Informally Marketed Milk in Kenya
(2004)
Despite an unfavorable policy environment against informal milk markets, these market account for most milk sales in Kenya. Convenient delivery and lower prices are the principal benefits for poor consumers. Current milk ...
Red muscle fibre and capillary dimensions in different sizes of a tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Trewavas)
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2006-01)
Measurements of muscle dimensions that affect respiration in relation to body weight were carried out in a tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. The fish used in all measurements weighed 0.65–812.3 g. The data were analysed with ...
Farmers' evaluation of legume cover crops for erosion control in Gathwariga catchment, Kenya
(2004)
Studies were conducted in Gathwariga catchment, Kenya with the aim of evaluating farmers' perception about the impact of legume cover crops (LCC) on soil erosion control. A sensitization workshop involving the farmers was ...
Differential regulation of beta-chemokines in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(University of Nairobi., 2005-07)
Chemokines regulate the host immune response to a variety of infectious pathogens. Since the role of chemokines in regulating host immunity in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria has not previously been reported, ...
THE STATUS OF POTATO LEAFROLL VIRUS IN KENYA
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
A survey of potato leaf roll disease conducted in major potato growing regions of Kenya (Meru, Kiambu, Nyamira and Kisii districts) revealed the highest incidence in Kisima location, Timau division of Meru district and an ...
Effect of moisture supply, maturity and supplementation with soyabean meal on digestibility of Napier grass fed to sheep
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
In Naivasha (1940-m altitude), Kenya, the digestibility of Napier grass (var. Bana) was determined from the 3rd to 15th week of growth under 2 watering regimes which simulated the medium (800 mm) and high (1200 mm) rainfall ...
Partner-driven agricultural research-for-development networks in West Africa: the case of ROCARIZ
(2006)
Agricultural research feeds the knowledge base that underpins food security and rural employment across sub-Saharan Africa. However, in West Africa, many national agricultural research programs (NARS) are small and have ...
Child Care Practices And Nutritional Status Of Children 0 -2 Years Old In Makongeni Estate, Thika, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)