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Cost of production, marketing and revenue generation from Somali camel breed in Isiolo and Marsabit counties of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
This study was carried out in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties of northern Kenya to understand the marketing and profitability potential of Somali camel reared for milk and beef. The study involved a survey where 91 and 120 ...
Effects of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on chicken intestinal structure and growth performance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction: This study examined the effect of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MoLM) supplementation on intestinal structure vis-à-vis body weight gain in chickens. Materials and Methods: A total of 120-day-old Arbor ...
Assessing the effect of charcoal production and use on the transition to a green economy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of charcoal production and use on the transition to a green economy in Kenya. This study identified the target tree species that are a source of charcoal consumed in Nairobi ...
Piloting a livestock identification and traceability system in the northern Tanzania-Narok-Nairobi trade route.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
We designed and piloted a livestock identification and traceability system (LITS) along the Northern Tanzania-Narok-Nairobi beef value chain. Animals were randomly selected and identified at the primary markets using ...
Effect of drying methods on the retention of bioactive compounds in African eggplant.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
African eggplants (Solanum aethiopicum L.) are a rich source of bioactive compounds and functional constituents that are beneficial to human health. However, the short shelf life of these vegetables can be a major cause ...
Effects of exposure to effluent contaminated river water on boar reproduction
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
This study was designed to evaluate the effects of exposure of boars to wastewater/effluent contaminated water on
testicular function. Boars reared on contaminated water were purchased, and their testicular tissue was ...
Irrigation levels affects biomass yields and morphometric characteristics of range grasses in arid rangelands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Production of range grasses under irrigation has been widely adopted in the arid environments of Kenya as a strategy for seasonal forage supply gap. However, their productivity has only been done under ...
Testing for cointegration and granger causality: evidence from selected indigenous egg markets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Despite the increasing consumer demand for indigenous eggs, particularly among the urban rich in Kenya,
empirical analysis of spatial market integration has received limited attention. This study is an attempt to analyze
the ...
Field curing methods and storage duration affect the quality of hay from six rangeland grass species in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction
Rangelands are important source of pasture for livestock in Kenya since time immemorial to pastoral households. However, seasonality on forage availability has been a big challenge in meeting animals’ feed ...
Consumer demand for value-added products of African indigenous vegetables in coastal Kenya: the case of sun-dried and frozen Cowpea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Some recent efforts to improve the food and nutrition security of rural households have focused on the promotion of African indigenous vegetables (AIVs). This has been due to the challenges smallholder farmers face in ...