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Assessment of trends in land cover and crop type change over two decades in Yatta sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Abstract Assessment of the distribution and dynamics of vegetation is becoming increasingly
important in predicting the effects of climate change especially in the ASALs. It is therefore
important to determine the effects ...
Use of brachial plexus blockade and medetomidine-ketamine-isoflurane anaesthesia for repair of radio-ulna fracture in an adult cheetah (acinonyx jubatus).
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background
Regional anaesthetic techniques have been used in combination with systemic analgesics during small animal surgery to provide multimodal analgesia. Brachial plexus nerves block using local anaesthetics provides ...
Diversity and immune boosting claims of some African indigenous leafy vegetables in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
A survey was carried out to document the diversity and immune boosting claims of African indigenous leafy vegetables (AILVs) in Western Kenya. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection were used. The ...
Risk factors associated with infectious bursal disease vaccination failures in broiler farms in Kenya
(2014-01)
Immunization together with application of biosecurity measures are the principal methods of preventing infectious bursal disease outbreaks in high-risk areas. However, outbreaks in vaccinated chicken flocks have been ...
Influence of social-economic factors, gender and the Fish Farming Enterprise and Productivity Project on fish farming practices in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Fish contribute 7 billion shillings to the Kenyan economy annually and fish processing, value addition and marketing provide excellent opportunities for the development of Public-Private partnerships. Government intervention ...
Genetics Of Resistance To Fusarium Udum In Pigeonpa [cajanus Cajan (l.) Millsp.]
(2014-04-30)
Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium udum is an important disease oil pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan(L.) Millsp.] in Eastern and Southern Africa. Wilted plants often fail to give any yield if attacked early. Several resistant lines ...
Public Health Measures: Challenges of Developing Countries in Management of Food Safety
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Developments in food safety pose challenges to developing countries in ensuring adequate supply of safe foods for domestic and international markets. Food scares and changes in international trade have alleviated food ...
Risk assessment and cost-effectiveness of animal health certification methods for livestock export in Somalia.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)
Livestock export is vital to the Somali economy. To protect Somali livestock exports from costly import bans used to control the international spread of disease, better certification of livestock health status is required. ...
Effects of Anticancer Drug Docetaxel on the Structure and Function of the Rabbit Olfactory Mucosa
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)
Docetaxel (DCT) is an anticancer drug which acts by disrupting microtubule dynamics in the highly mitotic cancer cells. Thus, this drug has a potential to affect function and organization of tissues exhibiting high cellular ...
Efficacy of 1-methylcyclopropene in purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) as affected by dosage and maturity stage
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 2014)
The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of two 1-MCP application regimes (2 ppm for 24 hours and 4 ppm for 12 hours) to extend the shelf life of passion fruits. The fruits were harvested at two stages of maturity ...