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Molecularand immunological characterization of Babesia gibsoni and Babesia microti heat shockprotein-70
(2009)
Serological immunoscreening was used to identify a gene
encoding heat shock protein-70 from Babesia gibsoni
(BgHSP-70) that showed high homology with HSP-70s
from other apicomplexan parasites. This gene corresponded
to ...
Evidence of improper usage of veterinary drugs in cattle in Maasailand, Kenya
(2007)
The extent of farm-level extra-label drug use in Kenya is not well documented in spite of its important implications on food safety, human health and international trade. One hundred and thirteen farmers in Kajiado and ...
Genetic variability among fusarium udum isolates.from pigeonpea
(2005)
Thirty-eight isolates of Fusarium udum obtained frornpigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) plants showing wilt symptoms were collected from various districts in Kenya and tested for variability in vegetative compatibility groups (YCG) ...
DNA Microsatellite Analysis of Kenyan Isolates of Rhizoctonia solani from Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(2007)
Seven hundred and fifty bean plant samples with root rot symptoms were collected from farmers' fields during two surreys carried out in Embu district, Kenya. Various fungal pathogens were isolated in the laboratory from ...
Tsetse, wildlife and Land-cover change in Ruma National Park, South-western Kenya
(2003)
Land-cover change in the rangelands can be manifested in different ways, including bush
encroachment, increased bare ground, reduced herbaceous biomass, changes in species diversity, and more profoundly, reduced crop ...
Investigation of the risk of consuming marketed milk with antimicrobial residues in Kenya
(2005)
The risk of consuming marketed milk containing antimicrobial residues was investigated by testing 854 unpasteurized and 110 pasteurized milk samples collected from contrasting locations, market outlets and consumer households ...
The tetranychid mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) of Kenya and a redescription of the species Peltanobia erasmusi Meyer (Acari: Tetranychidae) based on males
(2009)
This paper reports 18 tetranychid mite species (Acari: Tetranychidae) from various plant hosts in Kenya. Four species of
these belong to the subfamily Bryobiinae and the other 14 belong to the subfamily Tetranychinae. ...
Digestibility and feeding value of some feed ingredients fed to tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (l.)
(2001)
The apparent digestibility of protein, organic matter and energy of high-fibre and fibre-reduced sun¬flower cakes, Kenya's 'omena' fishmeal, anchovy fishmeal and wheat bran were investigated in tilapia Oreochromis niloticus ...
Khat (Catha edulis) lowers plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone secretion, but increases cortisol levels in male rabbits
(2008)
This study investigated the effects of fresh khat extract on specific circulating hormones in male rabbits.
Materials and methods: A total of 25 male New Zealand White rabbits were divided into five groups each comprising ...
Household labour allocation to forest extraction and other activities in areas adjacent to tropical forests: the case of Kakamega forest, Western Kenya
(Inderscience Enterprises Ltd., 2008)
Communities adjacent to forests are faced with a challenge of
balancing their labour allocation decisions to the different household activities.
This study involves an empirical examination of the determinants of
households ...