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The effects of herbivory and nutrients on plant biomass and carbon storage in Vertisols of an East African savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)
Herbivory and nutrients are major ecosystem drivers in African tropical savanna. Although previous studies have determined the influence of herbivory on carbon storage in savanna ecosystems, little is known about the ...
Effects of shoot tip and flower removal on growth and yield of spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Aims: Despite spider plant's (Cleome gynandra L.) high nutritional value, it has received minimal research attention compared to exotic vegetables and other indigenous vegetables such as amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) and ...
The population structure of wild sorghum species in agro-ecological zones of Western Kenya
(2015)
There is need to understand the genetic structure of wild sorghums that grow alongside cultivated traditional sorghum varieties in order to assess the potential effect of crop genes in wild populations. In this study, 175 ...
Effect of follicle size of Boran cows on glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase activity and developmental competence
(2015)
In vitro embryo production (IVEP) has been used to improve of cattle genotypes in many parts of the world. However
IVEP is not without some challenges. Oocyte developmental competence is a key area affecting IVEP and it ...
Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths and management practices for dogs in the Greater Accra region of Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)
Toxocariosis and ancylostomosis remain the most important parasitic infections affecting companion animals worldwide and pose a risk to animal and human health. Information on these infections in dogs in Ghana is inadequate. ...
A cost-benefit analysis of usage of sexed invitro fertilization embryo transfer technology in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-08)
In Kenya, good quality heifers are in high demand but are generally unavailable and expensive. Innovative
us
age
of sexed semen
in an
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vitro
embryo pr
oduction
(IVEP)
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has a potential ...
A systematic review of Rift Valley Fever epidemiology 1931-2014.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis that was first isolated and characterized in 1931 in Kenya. RVF outbreaks have resulted in significant losses through human illness and deaths, high ...
Successful use of dexamethasone, vitamin B12 and vitamin e selenium in management of bilateral obturator nerve paralysis in a cow
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)
Obturator nerve injury is a common cause of postpartum recumbence in cows that often lead to economic losses due
to death or loss of production. Treatment of such downer cows is always a challenge since they often carry ...
Costs of aflatoxins in Kenyan dairy value chain
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Kenyas dairy industry plays an important
economic role in the life of farmers, milk
processors, milk traders, feeds manufactures
and traders. This industry contributes
14% of the the agricultural GDP and
3.5% of the ...
Exploring Relevance of Agro Input Dealers in Disseminating and Communicating of Soil Fertility Management Knowledge: The Case of Siaya and Trans Nzoia Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
In most parts of sub Saharan Africa (SSA), a lack of access to necessary agro-inputs contributes to low agricultural productivity and slows the overall economic growth and development. Agro-input dealers make inputs more ...