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Potato virus Y (PVY) and potato virus X (PVX) resistance breeding in Kenya: applicability of conventional approaches
(2013)
Potato virus Y (PVX) and potato virus X (PVX) are among the most important viruses of the
potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) crop worldwide. The use of virus resistant varieties is considered
the most effective and sustainable ...
Options for efficient utilisation of high fibre feed resources in low input ruminant production systems in a changing climate: A review
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
One of the major effects of climate change is disruption in normal weather patterns, especially an increase in long-term annual temperature, and more frequent and intense droughts and floods. These changes have impact on ...
Characterisation of foot and mouth disease isolates from the Somali Eco-system in Kenya
(2014)
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals characterised by fever and vesicular eruptions in the mouth, nares, muzzle, and feet and on the mammary glands. Although well ...
Impact Of Enclosure Management On Soil Properties And Microbial Biomass In A Restored Semi-arid Rangeland, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Rangeland degradation is a serious problem throughout sub-Saharan Africa and its restoration is a challenge for the management of arid and semi-arid areas. In Lake Baringo Basin of Kenya, communities and individual farmers ...
Clinico-pathological observations in sheep & goats exposed to lineage III peste des petits ruminants virus infection in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
It has been demonstrated that positive tissue samples from an active case in Turkana had viral RNA from a lineage III PPRV and the first available genome sequence was determined. Seven goats and sheep aged between 3-6 ...
Occurrence of antibodies to infectious bursal disease virus in non-vaccinated indigenous chicken, ducks and turkeys in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is ranked as the second most important disease of indigenous chicken, responsible for
marked economic losses in Kenya after Newcastle disease. However, infected turkeys and ducks do not ...
Incidence, types and outcomes of distal limb fractures of racehorses in Kenya: a retrospective study of radiographs (2005-2014).
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This retrospective study aimed to determine the incidence of fractures affecting the distal limbs of racehorses and their
outcomes. A total of 387 radiographs each showing at least one significant bone lesion were examined. ...
A Knowledge management system for indigenious crops production: A case of sorghum farming in South Tharaka, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
An evaluation of economic returns from east coast fever control through infection and treatment method at household level in Nandi and Uasin-Gishu counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Kenya has a vibrant small-scale based dairy industry that plays an important
economic and nutrition role in the lives of many people, ranging from
farmers to petty milk traders ("hawkers"), processors, and consumers.
However, ...
Growth and yield response of selected species of African leafy vegetables infested with root knot nematodes (meloidogyne incognita)
(2014)
African indigenous leafy vegetables (AILVs) are an important commodity in the diet of many African communities.
Most of the vegetables are grown by low-income small holder farmers and thus, play a crucial role in food ...