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Prevalence, pathology and risk factors for coccidiosis in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in selected regions in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
BACKGROUND:
The potential for rabbit production in Kenya is high. However, high morbidity and mortality of domestic rabbits were reported.
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the study was to determine the pathology, prevalence ...
Accuracy of Self-Report and Pill-Count Measures of Adherence in the FEM-PrEP Clinical Trial: Implications for Future HIV-Prevention Trials
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)
Oral emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) has been evaluated as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). We describe the accuracy of self-reported adherence to FTC/TDF and pill counts when compared to drug ...
Efficacy of cultural methods in the control of rhizoctonia solani strains causing tomato damping off in Kenya
(2014)
Rhizoctonia damping off of tomato caused by Rhizoctonia solani can be a serious
problem in most intensive production environments. Recent increase in smallholder
vegetable production of 0.5-3.0 ha in Kenya has resulted ...
Medicinal plants used in treatment and management of cancer in Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Traditional medicine plays a critical role in treatment of chronic debilitating and life threatening conditions and diseases. Cancer is one such condition whose therapeutic intervention is commonly through inexpensive ...
The logistic model-generated optimal stocking levels, optimal species mix and carrying capacity of wild herbivores in southern rangelands game ranches in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This paper derives logistic models for Grant's gazelle Gazella granti, Thompson's gazelle (Gazella Thompsonii) and plains Zebra (Equus burchellii), in a game ranching system. The study was conducted on an 8100 hectares ...
Enclosing the commons: reasons for the adoption and adaptation of enclosures in the arid and semi-arid rangelands of Chepareria, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The adoption and adaptation of enclosures in the arid and semi-arid rangelands of sub-Saharan Africa is driven and
sustained by a combination of factors. However, reviews indicate that these factors cannot be generalized, ...
Household dietary exposure to aflatoxins from maize and maize products in Kenya
(2014)
Aflatoxicosis has repeatedly affected Kenyans, particularly in the eastern region, due to consumption of contaminated maize. However, save for the cases of acute toxicity, the levels of sub-lethal exposure have not been ...
Impact of community conservation management on herbaceous layer and soil nutrients in a Kenyan semi‐arid savannah
(2014)
The impact of community conservation management on a semi-arid savannah herbaceous vegetation and soil nutrient status was studied in the conservation and grazing zones of two community ranches in Laikipia County, Kenya. ...
A new species of sucking louse (Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Linognathidae) from Gunther's dikdik (Madoqua guentheri) in Kenya
(2014)
Linognathus samburi n. sp. is described from adult male and female specimens collected from a juvenile female Günther's dikdik (Madoqua guentheri) live-trapped near Olturot Village, Samburu district (Rift Valley Province) ...
Snacking and its effect on nutritional status of adolescents in two national high schools in Nairobi Kenya
(2014)
Snacking is defined as any intake of food or energy-containing beverage outside of breakfast, lunch and dinner (Bellisle, 2007). Previous studies have shown that snacking among adolescents is most common in the afternoon ...