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Sero-prevalence and risk factors of Brucella presence in farm bulk milk from open and zero grazing cattle production systems in Rwanda
(Wiley Library Online, 2021-07-08)
Background: Animal and human brucelloses have been reported in Rwanda, human
brucellosis being linked to drinking inadequately heat-treated milk. However, information on Brucella detection and prevalence in milk produced ...
Sensory Attributes of Composite Breads from Shelf Storable Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato Puree
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Technological advances in baking have enabled
the use of bread as a food vehicle for various nutrients
through use of composite flours. Orange-fleshed sweetpotato
(OFSP) puree subjected to cold chain storage has been ...
Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extract for a Diabetic Supplement Developed from Drumsticks Leaves (Moringa Oleifera), Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive and chronic metabolic disorder which is defined by high blood sugar levels.
The disease is a result of insufficient insulin hormone secretion or its action. One of the methods to control ...
Current knowledge and performance of existing charcoal coolers in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study investigates current knowledge and performance of existing technology, ‘charcoal coolers’
in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans. Data was collected primarily from a
household survey ...
Impact of routine Newcastle disease vaccination on chicken flock size in smallholder farms in western Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2021-03-18)
Background Poultry represent a widely held economic, nutritional, and sociocultural asset in rural communities worldwide. In a recent longitudinal study in western Kenya, the reported mean number of chickens per household ...
Effects of climate change on agricultural households’ welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Natural and artificial ecosystems (such as agricultural ecosystems), confer benefits in the form of
provisioning, regulatory, cultural and habitat goods and services to nations and humanity as a
whole. Degradation of ...
Mining Impacts on Society- a Case Study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Taita-Taveta County is rich with a wide variety of minerals in the world.
Gemstones like Ruby, Tsavorite, Ruby and green garnets have caused many
people to migrate to the area. These people came from within the county ...
Effect of Pre-treatment and Processing on Nutritional Composition of Cassava Roots, Millet, and Cowpea Leaves Flours
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Cassava roots, millet and cowpea leaves have short storage life thus the need for
simple post-harvest handling and storage protocol to ensure prolonged availability to
fully contribute toward food and nutrition security, ...
Prevalence and Distribution of Cassava Bacterial Blight in the Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is one of the staple food crops grown in Kenya. Diseases remain one of the
major constraints for cassava production. Apart from other major viral diseaes Cassava mosaic and Cassava ...
The Potential Role of Lactoperoxidase systems in milk preservation for increased smallholder dairy production and marketing in Kenya
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2000)
Thymidine kinase is an enzyme involved in DNA precursor metabolism and DNA replication. The synthesis of this enzyme is highly regulated during the cell cycle and the activity of the enzyme is also regulated by feedback ...