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Challenges and Opportunities in Cassava Production among the Rural Households in Kilifi County in the Coastal Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
In Kenya, food secw'ity and poverty alleviation are some of the most important factors that the country must
address in order to achieve the vision 2030. Cassava has potential not only as food for humans, but also as ...
Cultivar Resistance of Sugarcane and Effects of Heat Application on Nematodes in Kenya
(2011)
This study was carried out with the aim of screening selected sugarcane germplasm for their response to nematodes and evaluating the potential of soil heat treatment in the management of the nematodes. Seven sugarcane ...
Evaluating the potential of incorporating sugarcane host plant resistance into integrated nematode management strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)
Certain sugarcane cultivars have been shown to exhibit resistance against
some parasitic nematode species. A field study was conducted to assess
potential of integrating this property into nematode control packages ...
Animal-related injuries to veterinians working in different sectors in kenya'
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Veterinarians working or living in various environments are exposed to a variety of occupational
hazards and risks key among them injury on a daily basis. Despite animal related injuries being one
of the most common ...
Effect of mineral supplementation on milk yield and calf growth of camels in Marsabit District of Kenya
(2004-12)
A study was conducted in Ngurunit and Kargi locations of Marsabit district in Kenya to determine
the effect of mineral supplementation on milk yield and calf growth of settlement based camels. Two
mineral supplements ...
The effects of non-genetic factors and estimation of genetic and phenotypic parameters and trends for milk yield in Ayrshire cattle in Kenya
(2007)
Dairy cattle production in Kenya has been growing into an important agricultural sector, but it still faces numerous difficulties in environmental constraints. The purpose of this study was to identify significant non-genetic ...
Preliminary investigation of contractile activity of Ricinus communis
(2012)
Ricinus communis and Euclea divinorum of the family Euphorbiaceae and Ebenaceae, respectively, are traditionally used by Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Machakos district of Kenya to induce or augment labor, manage ...
Mineral Status of Sheep and Goats Grazing in the Arid Rangelands of Northern Kenya
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2012)
A study was conducted in dry and wet season to determine macro and micro mineral status of
growing sheep and goats in arid rangelands of northern Kenya. Forty four, 22 each of sheep and goats (1-2
year old), randomly ...
Socio-economic characteristics and perceptions of cattle keepers and constraints to cattle production in Western Kenya
(2011)
A cross-sectional survey was done in two Districts in Western Kenya to determine the socio-economic characteristics and perceptions of the cattle types kept. This involved socio-economic profiles of households, herd ...