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Effect of Mineral Supplement on Plasma Minerals Concentration of Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Kenya
(2006)
A study was conducted in Ngurunit and Kargi locations of Marsabit district, Kenya to determine the effect of mineral
supplementation on plasma minerals concentration of camels. Two mineral supplements were formulated; one ...
Prospects and constraints facing women small-scale dairy farmers in Vihiga district, Western Kenya
(2006-07)
One of the major constraints to increased dairy production is lack of adequate feed. The Government of Kenya has encouraged the development of forage technology for adoption to address this constraint. The low adoption has ...
Use of a Tiemann's catheter in the surgical management of obstructive multiple urolithiasis in a mixed breed dog
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
A two year-old mixed breed, neutered dog was presented at the Small Animal Clinic University of Nairobi with a history of urinary obstruction. Clinical signs of uremia were observed. Catheterization of the urinary bladder ...
Organic resources quality and soil fauna: their role on the microbial biomass, decomposition and nutrient release patterns in Kenyan soils
(2006)
Five organic resources commonly used for soil fertility maintenance in large parts of Kenya were selected for litter decay and nutrient mineralization studies that
were conducted in three farms (Machakos, Kabete and ...
Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated from Healthy Food Animals in Kenya
(2006)
The antimicrobial resistance profile of 204 Escherichia coli isolates of bovine, swine and poultry origin to eight (8) antimicrobial agents was studied. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were determined using the disk ...
Ventricular encephalitis associated with Leukaemic Lymphosarcoma in a Bovine Calf
(2006)
A female Ayrshire calf aged three months was referred to the clinic with a history of generalized lymph node enlargement and failure to thrive. Physical examination revealed enlargement of all peripheral lymph nodes and ...
Residual effectiveness of Minjingu phosphate rock and fallow biomass on crop yields and financial returns in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006-07)
In western Kenya, severe nutrient depletion, especially that of nitrogen and phosphorus, has drastically reduced crop yields over the past two to three decades. The potential effects of P application, with a single direct ...
Comparison of production systems and selection criteria of Ankole cattle by breeders in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
(University of Nairobi., 2006-10)
A survey in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda was conducted in order to determine the different production systems under which Ankole cattle are currently kept. Additionally, selection criteria of livestock keepers were ...
Soil water behaviour under different cover crops and under different residue management practices
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)