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The potential of morning and afternoon supplementation of scavenging chickens on diets with varying energy and protein levels
(2009)
The effects of supplementing different diets with varying levels of energy and protein either in the morning or
afternoon were assessed. 384 scavenging indigenous chickens aged 14 weeks were allocated to four treatment
diets: ...
Expression and activity of steroid sulphatase in the boar testis.
(University of Nairobi., 2009-02)
Oestrogens are essential for male fertility targeting the testicular-epididymal compartment. However, the underlying mechanisms are only vaguely known and species specificities must be considered. The boar has a remarkably ...
Moisture content and the longevity of seeds of six Euphorbia species in open storage
(2009)
Seeds from six Kenyan Euphorbia species were placed into experimental storage under open conditions (i.e. not hermetically sealed) over a range of relative humidities (between 25 and 75%) at 45°C. Viability during storage ...
Transcutaneous ultrasonographic evaluation of the air-filled equine stomach and duodenum following gastroscopy.
(University of Nairobi., 2009-07)
Gastroscopy with air insufflation was performed in 10 ponies, after which a transcutaneous ultrasound examination of the stomach and duodenum was performed immediately and at 1, 2, and 4 h postgastroscopy, and 24 h after ...
Impacts of policy reforms on the livestock industry in Kenya: The case of the dairy sector
(2009)
This article analyses the impact of liberalization on the dairy industry in Kenya. Much debate rages over the effects of this policy. This debate is, however, not well informed; it lacks recent studies to show events and ...
Use of cereal border crops in management of aphid-transmitted viral diseases during seed potato (Solanum tuberosum) production
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
A field experiment was conducted over two cropping seasons to investigate the effectiveness of cereal border crops in managing potato aphids and the associated viruses during seed potato production. Potato plots were ...
Effect of Rhizobia inoculation, farm yard manure and Nitrogen fertilizer on nodulation and yield of food grain legumes
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Evaluation of cropping systems as a strategy for managing snap bean flower thrips in Kenya
(2009)
Four cropping systems were compared in terms of their effectiveness to suppress flower thrips,
Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande and Megalurothrips sjostedti Trybom infestation on Snap beans
(Phaseolus vulgaris L). ...
Incidence of aphid-transmitted viruses in farmer-based seed potato production in Kenya.
(2009)
Field studies were carried out in farmer-based seed potato production to determine the incidence of potato aphids and potato aphid-transmitted viruses in two potato-producing areas of Kenya. Parameters determined included ...
Smallholder compliance with international food safety standards is not a fantasy: evidence from African green bean producers
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Globalization of world economies has opened a window of opportunity for many African countries. With the failure
of structural adjustment programs to spur reasonable growth, many developing countries turned to production ...