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Colonic absorption and secretion of fluids, electrolytes and organic acids in East African wild ruminants
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
1.1. In sixteen species of wild ruminants colonie absorption of fluids averaged 48% of the fluids entering the large bowel. Values ranged from 26% (steenbok) to 65% (gerenuk).2.2. Absorption of sodium, potassium, chloride ...
Studies of the genetics of inheritance of stem rust
(University of Nairobi., 2013)
Diallel analysis of turcicum leaf blight resistance in Kenyan maize lines
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Exserohilum turcicum is a major constraint to maize production in the humid highlands of sub-Saharan
Africa. To develop efficient cultivars, the gene action involved and genetic stability across target
ecologies must be ...
First reported case of fatal tuberculosis in a wild African elephant with past human–wildlife contact
(2013)
Tuberculosis is emerging/re-emerging in captive elephant populations, where it causes morbidity
and deaths, although no case of TB in wild African elephants has been reported. In this paper
we report the first case of ...
Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolates from faeces and carcass samples of slaughtered cattle, swine and chickens in Kenya
(2013-06-19)
Two hundred and thirty five Escherichia coli isolates from cattle, pigs and chickens were investigated for their resistance to seven antimicrobials by the disc diffusion method. Minimum inhibitory concentrations were ...
Brine shrimp toxicity and antimalarial activity of some plants traditionally used in treatment of malaria in Msambweni district of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:
In Kenya, most people especially in rural areas use traditional medicine and medicinal plants to treat many diseases including malaria. Malaria is of national concern in Kenya, in view of ...
Tourism, Small Firm Development and Empowerment in Post-Apartheid South Africa
(2013-06-29)
No abstract available
Effects of epidural xylazine, lidocaine and their combination on body temperature in acepromazine-sedated dogs.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
A study was carried out to compare the effects of epidural xylazine, lidocaine and their combination on body temperature in dogs.
Fifteen healthy dogs were used in this study. The dogs were randomly assigned to three ...
Technically, Economically and Commercially (TEC) Feasible Methyl Bromide Alternatives: The Role of Value-chain Approach in Sustainability
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
No abstract available
Food Security: In The Pastoral Communities In Arid And Semi-arid Lands Of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
No abstract available