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Cocunut Water And OPTIXcell For Alpine Goat Semen Extension: Comparative Evaluation Of Pot-extension Semen Parameter With And Without Seminal Plasma
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The detrimental effect of reactions of seminal plasma in goat semen with common components of extenders is known and has been the point of focus on developing appropriate extender for goat semen. The current study compared ...
Economic valuation of grazing management practices: discrete choice modeling in pastoral systems of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This study estimates the economic contribution of grazing management practices in pastoral systems by specifically undertaking an economic analysis of pastoralists’ preferences for grazing management practices and the ...
Infection dynamics of gastrointestinal helminths in sympatric non-human primates, livestock and wild ruminants in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
BACKGROUND:
Gastrointestinal parasites are neglected infections, yet they cause significant burden to animal and human health globally. To date, most studies of gastrointestinal parasites focus on host-parasite systems ...
Effects of Land Use and Land Cover changes on Soil Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen Stocks in the Olesharo Catchment, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC) is the most prominent cause of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) variability in any landscape. Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) have been facing extensive land use/ cover changes in ...
To Assess the Age of Giving Complementary Feeding to Infants before Six Months and Reasons Given and the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers of Mwanamukia Area- Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Exclusive breastfeeding with appropriate complementary feeding can save infants from many problems later in life.
The study found that majority of respondents were married (63.9%), single (25.5%). 43.1% had primary ...
Pasture enclosures increase soil carbon dioxide flux rate in Semiarid Rangeland, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background
Pasture enclosures play an important role in rehabilitating the degraded soils and vegetation, and may also influence the emission of key greenhouse gasses (GHGs) from the soil. However, no study in East Africa ...
Enhancing soil organic carbon, particulate organic carbon and microbial biomass in semi-arid rangeland using pasture enclosures
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background
Rehabilitation of degraded rangelands through the establishment of enclosures (fencing grazing lands) is believed to improve soil quality and livelihoods, and enhance the sustainability of rangelands. Grazing ...
Plant Extracts And Antagonistic Fungi As Alternatives To Synthetic Pesticides In Management Of Fungal Diseases Of Tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Incorporation of biological pesticides in integrated pest management has lately been considered effective in production of safe food for human consumption, aesthetically valuable for the prime markets and increase in crop ...
Consumers’ beliefs on indigenous and traditional foods and acceptance of products made with cow pea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The study was conducted to obtain background information on consumers’ beliefs on Indigenous and
Traditional Foods (ITF) and to assess consumers’ acceptance of, preference for and intended
consumption of products made ...
Histopathological Evaluation of Spleen, Liver and Kidneys from Pigs Fed on Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds have for a long time been used as food and medicine. Despite
increased usage, little information is available on its application as a nutraceutical agent as well as toxicity.
The objective ...