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Process development, nutrition and sensory qualities of wheat buns enriched with edible termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) from Lake Victoria region, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Edible insects are an important source of nutrients. Edible winged termites (Macrotermes subhylanus), locally known as agoro in Lake Victoria region of Kenya, is an integral part of the diet in that region depending on ...
Characterization of the Babesia gibsoni 12-kDa protein as a potential antigen for the serodiagnosis
(2009)
A novel gene, BgP12, encoding a 12-kDa protein was identified from Babesia gibsoni. The full-length cDNA of BgP12 contains an open reading frame of 378 bp, corresponding to 126 amino acid (aa) residues consisting of a ...
The impact of customized lectures on knowledge and perceptions of veterinary students on animal welfare and related legislations
(2009)
A study was designed to investigate the knowledge
and perceptions of animal welfare and related legislations
among graduating Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
students from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. A
questionnaire ...
Analysis of early survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi., 2009-02)
The use of imported semen within the Holstein-Friesian cattle population in Kenya has contributed to increased milk production per cow, however, information on how this has impacted on functional traits, particularly early ...
Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries.
(University of Nairobi., 2009)
Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (AnGR) have great potential to contribute to increased food security and improved livelihood of poor people in developing countries. However, indigenous livestock which are ...
Recent developments in managing tuber blight of potato (Solanum tuberosum) caused by Phytophthora infestans
(2009)
Tuber blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, occurs wherever potato (Solanum tuberosum) is cultivated and accounts for significant losses under field and storage conditions. After decades of research in late blight, ...
Mechanical stresses in fast locomotion of buffalo (Syncews coffer) and elephant (Loxodonta africana)
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
Films of buffalo and elephant running, and detailed measurements on dissected legs, have been used to estimate the maximum stresses which occur in locomotion, in certain muscles, tendons and bones. These stresses are similar ...
Allometry of the legs of running birds
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
The principal bones, muscles and tendons of the legs have been measured in a selection of running birds, ranging in size from 0–1 kg quail to 40 kg ostrich. Maximum stride frequencies of the same species have been determined ...
Activation of micro, delta or kappa opioid receptors by DAMGO, DPDPE, U-50488 or U-69593 respectively causes antinociception in the formalin test in the naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber).
(University of Nairobi., 2009-02)
Data available on the role of the opioid systems of the naked mole-rat in nociception is scanty and unique compared to that of other rodents. In the current study, the effect of DAMGO, DPDPE and U-50488 and U-69593 on ...