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Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
To determine the effects of inclusion, at different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in growing pig diets on pig's daily feed intakes (DFI), growth performance, feed conversion efficiency (FCE), haematology and ...
Efficacy of blanching techniques and solar drying in maintaining the quality attributes of Cowpea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
African indigenous vegetables are an excellent low cost source of nutrients in diets. Their availability is constrained by seasonality hence peaks and lows. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of ...
Non-timber forest products and their contribution to households income around Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Citation:
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction
In the recent decades, there has been growing interest in the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to livelihoods, development, and poverty alleviation among the rural populace. This has been ...
Occurrence, treatment protocols, and outcomes of colic in horses within Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the treatments and their outcomes in horses with colic in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study to determine the occurrence, treatments, ...
Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from the Nasal Cavity of Camels in Samburu, Nakuru, and Isiolo Counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study was designed to determine antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from the nasal cavity of healthy camels. A total of 255 nasal samples (swabs) were collected in Isiolo, Samburu, and Nakuru counties, ...
Identification Of Resistance Sources To Wheat Stem Rust From Introduced Genotypes In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Stem rust Puccinia graminis Pers. f. sp. tritici of wheat is the most important disease in Kenya. Emergence of race Ug99 and other variants virulent to host resistance genes including Sr31 has rendered 95% of Kenyan cultivars ...
Combining Ability for Drought Tolerance in Upland Rice Varieties at Reproductive Stage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Rice is an important food crop for human population ranking second among the mostly consumed cereal grains worldwide. Upland rice production is greatly constrained by drought stress resulting from rainfall variation patterns. ...
Mitigative Effects Of Moringa Oleifera Against Liver Injury Induced By Artesunate-amodiaquine Antimalarial Combination In Wistar Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ) is an antimalarial drug. It is associated with improved cure rates,
accelerated response to therapy and delayed development of resistance. However, liver damage, neurotoxicity ...
Histopathological Evaluation of Spleen, Liver and Kidneys from Pigs Fed on Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds have for a long time been used as food and medicine. Despite
increased usage, little information is available on its application as a nutraceutical agent as well as toxicity.
The objective ...
African fermented dairy products – Overview of predominant technologically important microorganisms focusing on African Streptococcus infantarius variants and potential future applications for enhanced food safety and security
(Elsevier, 2017)
Milk is a major source of nutrients, but can also be a vehicle for zoonotic foodborne diseases, especially when raw
milk is consumed. In Africa, poor processing and storage conditions contribute to contamination, outgrowth ...