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Constraints to Dairy Heifer Calf Rearing in Small Holder Farms in Murang\'a District Kenya
(2002)
Factors associated with growth and weight gains were examined in a prospective observational study that was conducted in 5 cohorts of female calves. A total of 225 calves on 1888 smallholder dairy farms were observed a ...
The State of Health in Somali and Borana Camel Herds ,~ in Moyale District, Kenya
(2002)
A survey was conducted to identify the common camel
diseases, drug availability, treatments applied as well as
measures employed to control spread of diseases in the
Somali and Borana camel herds in Moyale district. ...
Analysis of milk-borne public health risks in milk markets in Kenya
(2002-05-09)
The major role played by informal milk markets in Kenya and the benefits to those associated with it are now widely acknowledged. The benefits include higher prices for farmers, income generation for the market agents and ...
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(2002)
In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ...
Participatory investigations of bovine trypanosomiasis in Tana River District, Kenya
(2002)
Participatory research on bovine trypanosomiasis was conducted with Orma pastoralists in Tana River District, Kenya. The use of participatory methods to understand local perceptions of disease signs, disease causes, disease ...
Assessment of Pastoral Camel Production System in Moyale District, Kenya
(2002)
Data was collected in a survey to assess the Somali and
Borana camel production system in Moyale district. The
survey focussed on calf, health, nutritional, reproductive
and breeding management aspects. The respective ...