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Brine shrimp toxicity and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Piliostigma thonningii (Schum.) Milne-Redh. [Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae] from Kenya and Malawi against some pathogens of human and veterinary importance
(2013)
Many microorganisms are responsible for causing serious diseases of bacterial origin. Development of
drug resistance in animal and human pathogens against commonly used antibiotics has necessitated a
search for new ...
In vitro activity of selected medicinal plants in Kenya on Trypanosoma evansi.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Trypanosomiasis, a protozoan disease causes morbidity and death to humans and severely limits livestock production in endemic areas. It occurs predominantly in Africa, South America and Asia. Although chemotherapy has been ...
Genetic divergence in Jatropha curcas L., a potential biofuel crop in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: The aim of this research was to estimate the genetic divergence among 49 genotypes of Jatropha curcas L. and to identify potential parental lines needed for breeding high oil and seed yielding cultivars. ...
A Non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis Approach For Improving Energy Efficiency Of Grape Production
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)
Grape is one of the world's largest fruit crops with approximately 67.5 million tonnes produced each year and energy is an important element in modern grape productions as it heavily depends on fossil and other energy ...
Systemic porcine salmonellosis: A potential zoonosis and cause of mortality in smallholder pig farm in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and Cholerasuis are potentially zonootic pathogens that cause porcine salmonellosis; a disease associated with economic losses worldwide. Presence of this disease in pigs in Kenya ...
Anti-Proliferative Activities of Centella Asiatica Extracts on Human Respiratory Epithelial Cells in vitro
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Centella asiatica or "pegaga" is well known for its ability in promoting wound healing. This study focused on the effect of Centella asiatica on the proliferation of human respiratory epithelial (RE) cells. RE cells were ...
The choice of grass species to combat desertification in semi-arid Kenyan rangelands is greatly influenced by their forage value for livestock
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Livestock production is the main source of livelihood in the arid and semi-arid lands in Africa. However, desertification characterized by vegetation degradation and soil erosion is a major threat to the sustainability of ...
Challenges facing small holder rabbit production in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Monitoring Rain Fed Data In Order To Estimate Milk Production In Mweiga Location, Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Dependence on natural pastures with little or no supplementation makes the dairy production systems among small scale farmers in the East African region vulnerable to seasonal weather variations, characterized by low ...
The Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Nemetode Infection And Their Impact On Cattle In Nakuru And Mukurweini Districts Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Nakuru and Mukurweini districts of Kenya to estimate the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) and the financial impact of such infections among smallholder dairy farms. ...