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Studies on seasonal prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A study was carried out to determine the seasonality of ecto- and endo-parasites in Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya. A total of 48 chicken were randomly selected and purchased from farms in the study area (24 in wet season and 24 ...
Farming practices and risk factors for transmission of helminths of free range pigs in Homabay District, Kenya
(2013)
A questionnaire survey was carried out on 297 pig farmers in Homabay District in order to determine the risk factors associated with the transmission of helminths in free range pigs. Information on pig production and ...
Strategic control of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the highlands of central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The effectiveness of anthelmintic treatments given 3 weeks after the onset of rains to control gastrointestinal
nematodes in sheep in the highlands of central Kenya was investigated. The study was
carried out on a farm ...
Comparison of two techniques used for the recovery of third-stage strongylid nematode Larvae from Herbage
(University of Nairobi, 2004-07-14)
A laboratory trial to determine the efficacy of two methods in recovering known numbers of third-stage (L3) strongylid nematode larvae from herbage was carried out. Herbage samples consisting almost entirely of star grass ...
Prevalence of gastrointestinal protozoa and association with risk factors in free range pigs in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Relative Occurrence of Fasciola species in cattle, sheep and goats slaughtered at Dagoretti slaughterhouse in Kenya
(2004)
A cross sectional survey was carried out in Nairobi\'s Dagoretti slaughter house, where routine postmortem meat inspection was done. All liver flukes detected in cattle, sheep and goats were collected and transported to ...
Impact of gastrointestinal helminths on production in goats in Kenya
(2001-10)
The impact of gastrointestinal nematodes on health and production of goat was investigated in a low potential area (Ecozone 3) of Kenya. The study involved 44 Small East African goat kids aged 4–5 months divided into two ...
Knowledge of Mange among Masai Pastoralists in Kenya
(2012-08)
Background: Pastoralists in low-income countries usually live in close proximity to their animals and thus represent an
important repository of information about livestock disease. Since wild and domestic animals often ...
Gastrointestinal nematode infections in dorper lambs in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District of Kenya
(2004)
A study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode infections in Dorper lambs in relation to age and seasonal effects was carried out in a semi arid area of Kajiado District over a period of 2 years between November ...