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Influence of some soil physical properties on infiltration rate and hydraulic conductivity of 3 salt.affected soils in Kenya
(2001)
Infiltration rate (IR) is the volume flux of water
flowing into the profile per unit of soil surface
area (Parr and Bertrand, 1960) when the soil is
subjected to a shallow depth of ponding at the
surface (Ghildyal and ...
The importance of Vaginal cytology and challenges encountered when investigating infertility cases of breeding bitches in Kenya
(2007)
The aim of the investigation was to determine the cause of infertility in 7 previously fertile bitches referred to the Small Animal Clinic University of Nairobi. Clinical, vaginal cytology and bacteriological evaluation ...
prevalence and economic importance of fasciolosis in cattle, sheep and goats in kenya
(2004)
A 10 year (1990-1999) retrospective study using post mortem records was carried out at Veterinary Department Headquarters Kabete to determine the prevalence and economic importance of fasciolosis in cattle, goats and sheep ...
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. ...
Nutritive value of important range forage species camels in Marsabit District, Kenya
(2005)
A study carried out in the semi-arid rangelands of Marsabit during dry and wet seasons assessed the content and seasonal variation of crude protein (CP) and fibre of important forage species for camels. Using a semi-structured ...
Evaluation of forages as mineral sources for camels in western Marsabit, Kenya
(South African Society for Animal Science, 2004)
A survey to identify forage mineral sources for settlement-based camels was carried out in the semi-arid rangelands of the southwestern Marsabit district of Kenya during dry and wet periods. The respondents included men ...
Market and Non-market Factors Influencing Farmers’ Adoption of Improved Beef Cattle in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya
(2013)
This study assessed various market and non-market factors that might have a considerable bearing on farmers’
adoption of improved beef cattle breeds in dry areas of Kenya. A binomial (binary) logit model was applied ...
Factors contributing to the spatial variability of Katumani soils, Eastern Kenya
(2009)
Higher benefits may be obtained from precision agriculture as a result of improved understanding of the spatial variability of soil fertility under different soil types, vegetation cover and crop management practices. The ...
Use of Dry Land Tree Species (Prosopis juliflora) Seed Pods as Supplement Feed for Goats in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands of Kenya
(2011)
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the potential of incorporating Prosopis juliflora seed pods into typical dry land livestock production systems to minimize feed scarcity during the dry seasons and avoiding ...
Market participation by vegetable farmers in Kenya: A comparison of rural and peri-urban areas
(2009-05)
Transformations in agri-food systems provide prospects for improving livelihoods of many farmers
through enhanced participation in commercial agriculture. Indeed, various studies have been
undertaken to establish factors ...