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Short-term influence of compost application on maize yield, soil macrofauna diversity and abundance in nutrient deficient soils of Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Background and aims
Degradation of physical, chemical and biological properties of soils in sub-Saharan Africa mainly results from little or no organic resource application coupled with sub-optimal fertilizer application. ...
Technical efficiency of Kenya’s smallholder food crop farmers: do environmental factors matter
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01-11)
Smallholder agriculture dominates Kenya’s agricultural landscape, accounting for 75 % of total agricultural output and 70 % of the marketed agricultural produce. As a result, the Government of Kenya, with the support of ...
Assessment of adoption and impact of rainwater harvesting technologies on rural farm household income: the case of rainwater harvesting ponds in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)
Rainwater harvesting is increasingly viewed as a major strategy for enhancing agricultural productivity and boosting farm income in many drought-prone areas. While this technology is being promoted in many developing ...
One Health - the WSPA Approach
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)
bstract-One Health principle holds that human health is closely linked to animal health and
welfare. Consequently, the development of integrated responses to global public health challenges
is required. WSP A believes ...
Effect of Supplementation of Moringa o/eifera (LAM) Leaf Meal in Layer Chicken Feed
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of supplementing Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(MOLM) at different levels in layers feed. Layers mash was formulated using raw materials obtained from
local ...
Follicle size of origin affects glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase activity and developmental competence of oocytes from Buran cows-
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)
In vitro embryo production (IVEP) has been used to improve of cattle genotypes in many parts of
the world. However rVEP is not without some challenges. Oocyte developmental competence is a
key area affecting IVEP and it ...
Indigenous chicken production in the South and South East Asia.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study documents the indigenous chicken (IC) production systems and subsequently assesses the contribution of the IC breeds/ecotypes to the livelihoods of farmers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. A total ...
An Audit of Constraints and Opportunities in Kenya’s Livestock Export Value Chain
(2014)
For a long time Kenya has desired to access lucrative export markets for her livestock products. Although this desire matches the growing global demand for livestock products and increasing interest in livestock products ...
Genetic diversity of African sorghum ('Sorghum bicolor' L. Moench) accessions based on microsatellite markers
(2014)
Genetic diversity plays an important role in selection of parental stocks in plant breeding. Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] breeding initiatives have been constrained by lack of information on genetic diversity of ...
Detection and genetic characterization of porcine group A rotaviruses in asymptomatic pigs in smallholder farms in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)
Viral enteritis is a serious problem accounting for deaths in neonatal animals and humans worldwide. The absence of surveillance programs and diagnostic laboratory facilities have resulted in a lack of data on rotavirus ...