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Computer Tomography: A Novel Diagnostic Technique used in Horses
(2001)
In veterinarary Medicine, Computer Tomography (CT scan) is used mere often in dogs and cats than in large animals due to their small size and ease of manipulation. This paper, however. illustrates the use of the rechniquc ...
Low Cost Technologies for Enhancing N and P Availability and Maize (Zea mays L.) Performance on Acid Soils
(2008)
Soil degradation especially soil acidity and low fertility are the major constraints hampering maize
production in Molo district, Kenya. The challenge therefore is to develop sustainable soil management
strategies for ...
A three-dimensional cellular model of the human respiratory tract to study the interaction with particles
(2004)
A novel triple co-culture model of the human airway barrier was
designed to simulate the cellular part of the air–blood barrier of
the respiratory tract represented by macrophages, epithelial cells,
and dendritic cells. ...
The importance of Vaginal cytology and challenges encountered when investigating infertility cases of breeding bitches in Kenya
(2007)
The aim of the investigation was to determine the cause of infertility in 7 previously fertile bitches referred to the Small Animal Clinic University of Nairobi. Clinical, vaginal cytology and bacteriological evaluation ...
C3 contributes to the cross-protective immunity induced by Babesia gibsoni phosphoribo protein P0 against a lethalB. rodhaini infection
(2008)
We have studied the impact of complement component 3 (C3)
deficiency on the progression of lethal Babesia rodhaini
infection in immune mice. A B. gibsoni ribosomal phosphoriboprote in P0 (BgP0) previously reported to be ...
A Case of Trichoepithelioma in a Cow
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A six year old Friesian cow from the Faculty farm was referred to the University of Nairobi’s Large Animal Clinic with an ulcerated and infected mass below the left ear. On its dorsal aspect was a smaller mass measuring 2 ...
The Socio-economic and Ecological Impacts of Small-scale Irrigation Schemes on Pastoralists and Drylands in Northern Kenya
(2001)
Northern Kenya, as in other sub-Saharan
arid and semi-arid regions, has faced challenges related
to the prevailing socio-economy, ecology and polity
in the last quarter of last century. In some of these
areas, pastoralists ...
Alpha-2-Adrenoceptor agonists in Veterinary practice
(2001)
Since the first a)-sdrenoccptor agonist xylazinc (Rompuml) was synthesized in 1962 in Germany, and the subsequent development of others in this group. a-adrenoceptor agonists have been used for decades for their sedative, ...
Within-plant distribution and seasonal population dynamics of flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya
(2009)
The aim of this research was to study spatial distribution of flower thrips on French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in
Kenya. Their build up and seasonal population dynamics was monitored using sticky blue colour traps ...
prevalence and economic importance of fasciolosis in cattle, sheep and goats in kenya
(2004)
A 10 year (1990-1999) retrospective study using post mortem records was carried out at Veterinary Department Headquarters Kabete to determine the prevalence and economic importance of fasciolosis in cattle, goats and sheep ...