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Insights into the genetic history of Green-legged Partridgelike fowl: mtDNA and genome-wide SNP analysis.
(University of Nairobi., 2013-04)
The Green-legged Partridgelike (GP) fowl, an old native Polish breed, is characterised by reseda green-coloured shanks rather than yellow, white, slate or black commonly observed across most domestic breeds of chicken. ...
Stochastic simulation model of Ankole pastoral production system: Model development and evaluation
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
In the Ankole pastoral production system animals are grazed on pasture all year round. The cattle are not supplemented with conserved pasture or commercial feed except minerals. The large number of factors that influence ...
Management of maliarpha separatellA rag using effective entomopathognic nematodes and resitant rice cultivars
(University of Nairobi., 2013)
Historical Perspectives Of Lesser Flamingo Mortalities In Kenya
(2012)
The lesser flamingo (LF) (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya
and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa (Harper 2003; Nasirwa, 2000; Owino et al., 2001; Owino et al., ...
A Case of Trichoepithelioma in a Cow
(2013-06-28)
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 ...
Trypanosome Migration to the Brain
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
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Identification of smallholder farmers and pastoralists' preferences for sheep breeding traits: choice model approach.
(University of Nairobi., 2011-12)
Identification of breeding objective traits pertinent to specific production environments with the involvement of target beneficiaries is crucial to the success of a breed improvement program. A choice experiment was ...
Genetics of adaptation in domestic farm animals: A review
(University of Nairobi., 2010)
This review summarizes available information on genetics of adaptation in major livestock species focusing on small ruminants. Adaptation to humans and consequences of domestication on predator aversion, mechanisms of ...
Use of information and communication tools and services by rural grain traders: The case of Kenyan maize traders
(2011)
Poor access to agricultural market information is a major factor constraining the performance of agricultural markets in developing countries. The search for new strategies for resolving this constraint has led to several ...
ICT-Based Market Information Services (MIS) Projects, Deployment Environment, and Performance: Experiences from KACE and DrumNet Projects in Kenya
(2013)
The need to provide agricultural information to farmers has led to emergence of numerous electronic-based MIS projects in developing countries. These projects aim at promoting farmer linkage to better markets. However, ...