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Organochiorine Pesticides in Swine Tissues from Abattoir Material Collected in Nairobi, Kenya
(1994)
Subsequent to the discovery of DDT in the early 40's, other organochlorine
pesticides have been introduced. These compounds generally resist microbial and
chemical degradation and therefore persist in the environment. ...
Peddiea fischeri Engl. toxicity: effects on some sheep hematological and biochemical parameters.
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
Ten Red Maasai sheep were fed rations containing 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32% of ground dried P. fischeri leaves for 15 weeks. A decrease in red blood cell counts, haemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume and lymphocyte and ...
Investigations into phlebotomine sandflies in the Nairobi area
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
Studies were conducted in 1989-90 to identify the phlebotomine sandflies found in Nairobi, Kenya. These studies were also aimed at determining their numbers as well as assessing the effects of seasonal changes on the sandfly ...
Effects of antiarrhythmic drugs (verapamil, propranolol and lignocaine) on the electrocardiogram and haematology in adrenaline-induced arrhythmias in dogs anaesthetized with halothane
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
Twenty adult (1-3 year old) mongrel dogs of either sex were used to study the effects of antiarrhythmic drugs in adrenaline-induced arrhythmias. The dogs were divided randomly into four groups of five dogs each (n = 5), ...
A scanning electron microscope study of the pecten oculi of the black kite (Milvus migrans): possible involvement of melanosomes in protecting the pecten against damage by ultraviolet light
(Univesity of Nairobi, 1994-12)
The pecten oculi of the black kite (Milvus migrans), a diurnally active bird of prey, has been examined by scanning electron microscopy. In this species the pecten consists of 12 highly vascularised pleats, held together ...
Eimeria leuckarti infection in Kenyan donkeys.
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)
Two of 8 donkeys (which died or were killed in the study of Trypanosoma congolense infection) had oocyst developmental stages of Eimeria leuckarti in intestinal sections. Macrogametocytes measuring 62.0 by 44.2 µm and ...
Generalised demodicosis in a Friesian heifer from a zero-grazing unit
(1994)
A Friesian heifer with generalised skin lesions was slaughtered after unsuccessful treatment. It had thickened skin with lumps and nodules, with the severely affected parts thrown into folds over the eyelids, ears, most ...
Thiabendazole resistance in a field population of H. contortus from sheep in Rongai Division, Nakuru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)
Representatives of 3 major groups of broad spectrum anthelmintics with different modes of action (thiabendazole (TBZ), levamisole (LVM) and ivermectin (IVM)) were used at the manufacturer's recommended dose rates against ...
Antibiotic residues in milk received by dairy cooperative societies in Kiambu district, Kenya
(1994)
A survey of antibiotic inhibitors in milk received by dairy cooperative societies in Kiambu district was done qualitatively using microbiological assay method. No antibacterial inhibitors were detected in all the samples ...
Development of early maturing Fusarium wilt resistant pigeonpea cultivars
(1994)
Most of the East African pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) landraces are tall (up to 3.5 m), late maturing (10-12 months), low yielding and susceptible to Fusarium wilt (Fusarium udum ButE), one of the most serious ...