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In‐home fortification with 2.5 mg iron as NaFeEDTA does not reduce anaemia but increases weight gain: a randomised controlled trial in Kenyan infants.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11-24)
In-home fortification of infants with micronutrient powders (MNPs) containing 12.5 mg iron may increase morbidity from infections; therefore, an efficacious low-dose iron-containing MNP might be advantageous. Effects of ...
Effect of Different Soil Water Content and Seed Storage on Quality of Six Range Grasses in the Semi-Arid Ecosystems of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Seed quality and effects of storage on viability of six range grass species grown at 80, 50 and 30% Field capacity soil water content and rain fed were evaluated. Freshly harvested seeds at week 2 from date of harvest (DOH) ...
Bovine tuberculosis in Rwanda : prevalence and economic impact evaluation by meat inspection at Societe d'Abattoir de Nyabugogo-Nyabugogo Abattoir, Kigali : original research
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Despite the significant public health burden of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in Rwanda, the prevalence of bTB is poorly documented. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of bTB in cattle using gross examination ...
Prevalence and Predictors of Geophagy among Adolescent Girls in Likuyani District of Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Geophagy
is
the
regular
and
deliberate
eating
of
soil
by
humans.
Geophagy
is
a
widespread
practice
in
western
Kenya.
Geophagy
significantly
increases
the
risk
of
infestation
with
Ascaris
,
im ...
Use of TXRF and Convectional Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Analysis (EDXRF) to determine trace metal concentrations in waters of Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
To understand better the pollution levels in the waters of the Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria, the concentrations of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) were determined using ...
Natural resources utilization by the Aweer in Boni-lungi and Dodori national reserves, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A study was conducted to record the utilization of Boni-Lungi and Dodori National Reserves by the Aweer community. Results indicate the procuring of a wide gamut of provisional, regulatory, cultural and supportive services ...
IEMS Informal Economy
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Adaptation of institutional arrangements to management of Northern Rangelands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)
Northern Rangelands of Kenya have continued to grapple with management challenges largely due to a lack of understanding of the dynamics thereof. Eroding customary institutions and new institutional arrangements characterize ...
Molecular characterization of live Theileria parva sporozoite vaccine stabilates reveals extensive genotypic diversity
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)
The current Infection and Treatment Method of vaccination against East Coast fever comprises an inoculation of live Theileria parva sporozoites and simultaneous administration of oxytetracycline. Immunization with a ...
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of sheep and goats in the Fora and Mona populations during drought mitigation in Marsabit County of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Gastro
intestinal parasitism is a
major
problem among sheep and goats in arid and semi
-
arid areas
like
Marsabit County of Kenya
. In this county, during drought, the animals are separated
into ...