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Opportunities for beef production in developing countries of the southern hemisphere
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
Developing countries from the southern hemisphere have similarities in terms of climatic and agricultural conditions and cattle are the most important livestock species in these countries — which leads to many areas of ...
Evaluation of sesame cultivars for resistance to Cercospora leaf spot
(Universty of Nairobi, 2011)
White leaf spot and angular leaf spot caused by Cercospora sesami and C. sesamicola respectively were monitored in plots of 16 sesame accessions at Siaya Farmers' Training Centre and Kibwezi Dryland Research Station, Kenya ...
A Comparative Study of Smugel and KY Jelly Vaginal Lubricating Gels
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Objective
To assess the safety of Smugel compared with KY Jelly vaginal lubricatng gel in baboon (Papio anubis) vagina.
Methods
Ten sexually mature olive female baboons were used in this study. Vaginal pH, blood chemistry, ...
Testosterone positively associated with both male mating effort and paternal behavior in savanna baboons (Papio cynocephalus)
(University of Nairobi, 2013-03)
Testosterone (T) is often positively associated with male sexual behavior and negatively associated with paternal care. These associations have primarily been demonstrated in species where investment in paternal care begins ...
Of Integrating Biological, Synthetic and Botanical Pesticides on Thrips Population and Yield of French Beans.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Microbiological Quality of Raw Camel Milk across the Kenyan Market Chain
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
The objective of this study was to determine the microbiological quality of camel milk at critical points along the market chai
n. 36 camel
milk samples were assessed by plating counts of total bacteria (TBC),
Strepto ...
The suspended formalin test: A method designed for studying formalin-induced behaviour in the Speke's Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys spekii)
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The present study aimed to develop a method for testing pain-related behaviour induced by formalin in the Speke’s hingeback tortoise (Kinixys spekii). These animals retract their head and limbs into their shell when ...