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Control of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia: Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices in Narok district of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
CBPP is an important transboundary disease in sub-Saharan Africa whose control is urgent. Participatory data collection involving 52 focus group discussions in 37 village clusters and key informant interviews, a cross-sectional ...
Mastitogenic bacteria isolated from dairy cows in Kenya and their antimicrobial sensitivity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
There is limited epidemiological knowledge on udder health in Kenyan dairy cattle that would aid in a pro-active approach towards mastitis prevention. The study objectives were: (1) to investigate the prevalence and ...
The importance of local forest benefits: Economic valuation of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania
(2014-01)
Understanding the spatial distribution of the quantity and economic value of Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) collection gives insight into the benefits that local communities obtain from forests, and can inform decisions ...
Response of microbial populations, soil available ,P and yield of Lupin(Lupinus albus L cv. Amiga) to application of Minjingu phosphate rock-A green house study
(2014)
The objective of the current study was to determine soil fungal and bacterial populations,
available P and uptake, and yield of white lupin (Lupinus albus) under varying P rates. The
source of P was minjingu phosphate ...
X-Ray Fluorescence-Analyzed Mineral Micronutrient DensityVariation Among Kenyan Local Vegetables
(2014)
In Africa staple cereal foods are often eaten along with the African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) rendering meals rich in micronutrients. To increase the mineral micronutrient value, it is imperative to intensify their cultivation ...
In search of conservation impact. A comment on Schusser 2012: Who determines biodiversity? An analysis of actors' power and interests in community forestry in Namibia
(2014)
The paper ‘Who determines biodiversity?’ concludes that community forestry contributes to improvement of biodiversity and that this outcome is shaped by certain powerful actors. We do not find that these conclusions are ...
In vivo activity of selected medicinal plants in Kenya against Trypanosoma evansi.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Chloroform extracts from two Kenyan medicinal plants (Azadirachta indica/ neem leaves, 500 mg/ kg, 250mg/kg and 125mg/kg and Physalis peruviana 1000mg/kg, 500mg /kg and 250mg/kg body weights) were analysed in vivo for ...
Who benefits from taxation of forest products in Nepal's community forests?
(2014)
This paper is concerned with who benefits from taxation of forest products in Nepal's community forests. The objectives of the study are two-fold; to document who benefits from community forestry user groups' (CFUG) financing ...
Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on the Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of Purple Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Sims)
(2014)
Modified atmosphere packaging maintained post harvest quality of fruits harvested at both stages of maturity and prolonged their shelf life by at least 14 days compared to the unpackaged controls. Packaging significantly ...