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Caseous Lymphadenitis in Goats: The Pathogenesis, Incubation Period and Serological Response after Experimental Infection
(2001)
Twenty goats, in two groups of 10, were injected intradermally with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. The doses of infection were 1×105 and 5×104 colony-forming units (cfu) for groups 1 and 2, respectively. Thereafter, ...
Lymphatic filariasis in Uganda: baseline investigations in Lira, Soroti and Katakwi districts
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2001)
Baseline epidemiological investigations on lymphatic filariasis were conducted for the first time in Uganda in 3 communities in the districts of Lira (Alebtong area), Soroti (Lwala area) and Katakwi (Obalanga area), located ...
The role of parasitic diseases as causes of mortality in small ruminants in a high-potential farming area in central Kenya
(2001)
A 15-year retrospective study was performed to determine the role of parasitic diseases in causing mortalities in small ruminants. In total, 115 (32 %) sheep were diagnosed as having been killed by parasitic diseases out ...
Characterisation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from fish in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)
Background: Acute gastroenteritis associated with fish has been reported since 1951 but is gaining importance with increase in fish consumption in Kenya. The causative agent is Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The importance of ...
Schistosomiasis (mansoni) Has A Negative Impact On Serum Levels Of Estradiol, Progesterone And Prolactin In The Female Baboon (papio Cynocephalus Anubis).
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
The baboon (Papio cynocephalus anubis) is a well-established discriminative model for human reproduction as well as for studies of human schistosomiasis (mansoni).
The present study examined the impact of experimental ...
An account of a recent outbreak of Marek's Disease in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)
Data was collected from a number of flocks following an outbreak of Marek's disease in Thika, Kiambu and Nairobi, in 1997. Clinically, the disease presented as a rapid emaciation and depression followed by death. Weekly ...
The suitability of locally produced milk for human consumption: Investigations into quantity, composition and quality profiles of milk at Njoro, Kenya
(2001)
The basic premise of this paper is that the supply of milk and milk products from the Guildford Dairy Institute (GDI) at Egerton University (EU) in Kenya decreased drastically over the recent past as a result of a nearly ...
Effectiveness Of Grazing Management In Controlling Gastrointestinal Nematodes In Weaner Lambs On Pasture In Denmark
(University of Nairobi, 2001-07)
dose and move to clean pasture strategy for nematode control in weaner sheep was compared to a move only strategy. Sixteen ewes with twin lambs (2–3 weeks old) were turned out on infected pasture on 4 May 1999. On 1 July, ...
Marketing Opportunities for cassava based products: An Assessment of the Industrial Potential in Kenya
(2001)
Since the era of development aid in Africa, research efforts have been focused on increasing
agricultural productivity mainly through improved technology at the farm level. In spite of such
programs, rural household ...