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Sensitivity of Listeria species, recovered from indigenous chickens to antibiotics and disinfectants
(2004-10)
BACKGROUND:
Resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and disinfectants has been reported widely in the world. Listeria monocytogenes is no exception, although normally it tends to be variably sensitive to many antibiotics ...
Integrating community-based animal health workers into the formal Veterinary service delivery system in Kenya
(2004)
The community-based animal health workers (CBAHWs) model has been one of the ways utilised in delivery of animal health services following the veterinary service reforms. Government statutory bodies have opposed the ...
Evaluation of microbial phytase in broiler diets.
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-06)
Two trials were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a new microbial phytase (Phyzyme XP) for broiler chicks. Trial 1 used 192 8-d-old male broilers in a 14-d trial to assess growth and nutrient utilization. Dietary ...
Monoclonal antibodies identify two neutralization-sensitive epitopes in Besnoitia besnoiti endocytes
(2004)
Four monoclonal antibodies were produced against endozoite membrane and cytoplasmic antigens of B. besnoiti. In immunofluorescence antibody tests, three of the clones, designated 2M3C5, 2M1G8 and 2M9G3 recognized antigens ...
A Molecular Analysis Of The Ostrich (struthio Camelus Massaicus) Primary Sex Ratio.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The genetic sex in many species of birds cannot be determined by morphology at hatching. Sex identification at the DNA level is now widely used. We used a W-linked sex-specific DNA marker in the ostrich Struthio camelus ...
The Food Security Equation: What is the Role of Gender and Social Amenities in this Paradigm? A Focus on Rural Households in Yala division, Siaya district, Kenya
(2004)
Food security remains a key challenge to the development efforts of most poor nations. This study investigated the significance of gender (denoted by number of male, female and children in a household) and social amenities ...
The Potential Role Played by Various Livestock Intermediate Hosts in the Transmission of Hydatidosis in Kenya
(2004)
A study was conducted to determine the potential role played by cattle, sheep, goats and pigs in the transmission of hydatidosis in Kenya. The fertility and viability status of the hydatid cysts collected from these livestock ...
Fluoride Levels in Water, Animal Feeds, Cow Milk, Cow Urine and Milk Production of Dairy Cattle from Kiambu and Thika Districts in Kenya
(2004)
Kiambu and Thika Districts are situated in Central part of Kenya. Most of the available land is suitable for agricultural use. Majority of the farmers are small scale or subsistence dairy farmers. Intake of excess fluoride ...