Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Tenure and Forest Income: Observations from a Global Study on Forests and Poverty
(2014)We explore the relationship between tenure and forest income in 271 villages throughout the tropics. We find that state owned forests generate more forest income than private and community-owned forests both per household ... -
X-Ray Fluorescence-Analyzed Mineral Micronutrient DensityVariation Among Kenyan Local Vegetables
(2014)In Africa staple cereal foods are often eaten along with the African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) rendering meals rich in micronutrients. To increase the mineral micronutrient value, it is imperative to intensify their cultivation ... -
Rhizobium collection, testing and the identification of candidate elite strains
(2013-10-10)This report combines several sequential milestones related to the recovery, characterization and effectiveness testing of rhizobial isolates by program partners. Originally cooperators were to bio-prospect a proscribed ... -
Rh proteins and NH4+-activated Na+-ATPase in the Magadi tilapia (Alcolapia grahami), a 100% ureotelic teleost fish
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)The small cichlid fish Alcolapia grahami lives in Lake Magadi, Kenya, one of the most extreme aquatic environments on Earth (pH ~10, carbonate alkalinity ~300 mequiv l−1). The Magadi tilapia is the only 100% ureotelic ... -
Factors Associated With Daily Weight Gain Of Calves In Maasai Pastoral Systems In Kajiado District, Kenya
(2014-07-22)An on-farm observational study was conducted between November 2000 and February 2002 to identify the factors associated with average daily weight gain (ADWG) of calves in Maasai pastoral systems of Kenya. The study involved ... -
Control of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia: Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices in Narok district of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)CBPP is an important transboundary disease in sub-Saharan Africa whose control is urgent. Participatory data collection involving 52 focus group discussions in 37 village clusters and key informant interviews, a cross-sectional ... -
Mastitogenic bacteria isolated from dairy cows in Kenya and their antimicrobial sensitivity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is limited epidemiological knowledge on udder health in Kenyan dairy cattle that would aid in a pro-active approach towards mastitis prevention. The study objectives were: (1) to investigate the prevalence and ... -
In vivo activity of selected medicinal plants in Kenya against Trypanosoma evansi.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Chloroform extracts from two Kenyan medicinal plants (Azadirachta indica/ neem leaves, 500 mg/ kg, 250mg/kg and 125mg/kg and Physalis peruviana 1000mg/kg, 500mg /kg and 250mg/kg body weights) were analysed in vivo for ... -
Characterization of Rabbit Production Systems in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Rabbit production systems in Kenya were studied; challenges to production were identified and recommendations to boost rabbit productivity were suggested in this research. Four regions of Kenya with significant rabbit ... -
Evaluation of Antidiabetic Effects kleinia Squarrosa on Alloxanized Diabetic Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Diabetes mellitus is a disease of antiquity with a worrying global prevalence and incidence. It is conventionally managed by insulin and use of oral hypoglycemic drugs besides exercise, diet and physical intervention ... -
Agronomic Evaluation of Field Bean(Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) to Unacidulated Phosphorus Source in an Andosol in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Phosphate rocks(PR) which have high reactivity may be effective as a direct application of fertilizer especially in highly weathered acid soils. The agronomic effectiveness of such PR, Minjingu rock phosphate (MRP)was ... -
Transient poverty among pastoral households in the semi - arid lowland of Baringo district, Kenya
(Ozean publication, 2012)Abstract This study was carried out in Baringo District of Kenya to determine poverty among sedentary and semi -nomadic pastoral households. Results indicate that the sedentary agro-pastoralists tend to diversify their ... -
The Effect of 3,6,bis-Dimethylaminoacridine on Cultured Bovine Lymphoid Cells Infected with Theileria Parva and in Cattle Experimentally Infected with East Coast Feuer
(University of Nairobi,, 1975)The cytocidal effect of 3,6,bis-dimethylaminoacridine (A. O.) on Theileria parva — infected bovine lymphoblastoid cells was investigated by growing the cells in media containing varying concentrations of the drug for 24 ... -
Management of Thrips in French Bean by Integrating Biological and Synthetic Pesticides in Conventional Spray Regimes
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Thrips are major pest of snap bean that cause losses as high as 60% but the use of synthetic pesticides is restricted due to strict market regulations on maximum residue levels (MRLs). This study aimed at reducing the use ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Used in the Control of Striga in Maize by Smallholder Farmers of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The production of maize is constrained by parasitic weeds, particularly Striga. A study was carried out to document farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices on Striga control among smallholder farmers across three ... -
Adapting or Coping ? An Analysis of Pastoralists’ Responses to Extreme Climatic Events in North-western Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2012-09)Pastoral systems in Africa have always operated under high climate– related risk. However, recent repeated extreme weather events in short succession have exposed their vulnerability. Any supportive action requires ... -
The Mediation Effect of Customer Perception on the Relationship Between Quality Drivers and Customer Satisfaction in Large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish the influence of quality drivers on the satisfaction of direct business customers within large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi and assess the mediation effect of customer perception on this ... -
Amendment of Tephrosia Improved Fallows with Inorganic Fertilizers Improves Soil Chemical Properties, N Uptake, and Maize Yield in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Maize production in Malawi is limited mainly by low soil N and P. Improved fallows of N-fixing legumes such as Tephrosia and Sesbania offer options for improving soil fertility particularly N supply. The interactions of ... -
Impact Of Enclosure Management On Soil Properties And Microbial Biomass In A Restored Semi-arid Rangeland, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Rangeland degradation is a serious problem throughout sub-Saharan Africa and its restoration is a challenge for the management of arid and semi-arid areas. In Lake Baringo Basin of Kenya, communities and individual farmers ... -
Effects of Early and Late Harvest on Agronomic Performance and Stability of Late Blight Resistant (R-gene Free) Potato Genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Late blight is an important constraint to potato production and genotype resistance is an effective disease control mesure. Ten late blight resistant potato genotypes (R-gene free) were assessed for yield performance and ...