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Phenotypic and genetic parameters of reproductive traits for Ayrshire cattle on large-scale farms in Kenya.
(2006)
Data consisting of 2757 records from ten Kenyan Ayrshire herds made between 1980 and 2005 were used to examine environmental factors affecting age at first calving (AFC) and calving intervals (CI) and consequently estimate ...
Partnership challenges of Community Wildlife Sanctuaries in Laikipia County, Kenya
(2011)
Community Wildlife Sanctuaries (CWSs) is a Community Based Conservation (CBC) approach promoted in Kenya since the 1990s for wildlife conservation and as an alternative livelihood option in pastoral areas. A study was ...
Preliminary study of three medicinal plants used as anthelmintic for livestock in Kibwezi and Tunyo divisions of Makueni and Marakwet district
(2000)
Three preliminarv experiments were conducted to determine the
efficacy of three medicinal plants used as anthelmintics in
humans and livestock ill Kibwezi and TUNYO divisions of Makueni
and Marakwet district respectivelv. ...
Mineral profile in the plasma of free ranging camels (Came/us dromedarius) in Kenya
(2006)
The levels of important macro and trace minerals were
assessed in the plasma of lactating camels kept by pastoralists
in Kenya. The average plasma Ca and Na concentrations were
below while mean concentration for K, P, ...
Effect of Mineral Supplement on Plasma Minerals Concentration of Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Kenya
(2006)
A study was conducted in Ngurunit and Kargi locations of Marsabit district, Kenya to determine the effect of mineral
supplementation on plasma minerals concentration of camels. Two mineral supplements were formulated; one ...
Evaluation of selected Kenyan potato cultivars for processing into French fries
(2009)
The demand for potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) with acceptable yield and
processing characteristics is increasing in Kenya. However, most potato varieties and
promising clones have not been adequately evaluated. ...
Alpha-2- adrenoceptor agonists in veterinary practice
(2001)
Yohimbine, 4-aminopyridine, and a combination of the 2 drugs were studied to assess their potential as antagonists to xylazine in goats. Twenty-four small East African goats were divided randomly into 4 groups of 6 goats ...
Reaction of Some Kenyan Maize Genotypes to Turcicum Leaf Blight Under Greenhouse and Field Conditions
(2007)
Fifty seven maize lines comprising 23 open pollinated, 30 hybrids and 4 inbreed lines were evaluated for resistance to Turcicum leaf blight both under greenhouse and field conditions. For greenhouse evaluation, the genotypes ...
Production, purification and separation of phytotoxins from Exserohilum turcicum isolates of Kenyan, German and Austrian origin
(Bots, 2011)
The study was carried out to compare production, purification and identity of phytotoxins from Exserohilum turcicum isolates of Kenyan, German and Austrian origin. Phytotoxins were extracted from maize leaves inoculated ...
Control of Bean Rust using Antibiotics Produced by Bacillus and Streptomyces species - Translocation and Persistence in Snap Bean
(2007)
Antibiotic culture filtrates produced by Bacillus (CA5) and Streptomyces spp. were tested for
translocation and persistence when applied on snap beans inoculated with rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) in
greenhouse pot ...