Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of microbial contaminants in dairy concentrates in Nairobi peri-urban area
(Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development,Department of Pathology, University of NairobiNational Animal Husbandry Research Centre, 2011)The presence of harmful pathogens and toxins in animal feeds is an important aspect of feed quality and has implications to animal and human health as well as the environment. To assess the distribution and levels of ... -
The epidemiology of Theileria parva infections on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 2006)Abstract: The purpose of the study was to characterize the differences in epidemiology (risks of infection, morbidity, mortality) and potential control of East Coast fever (ECF) between the selected strata. Evidence of ... -
The Ultrastructural Dynamics of Parasite-Host Cell Interactions as demonstrated in Besnoitia besnoiti (Apicomplexa, Protozoa):
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2007)Besnoitia besnoiti is an obligate intracellular coccidian protozoa of significant economic importance in the regions where it occurs. The parasite exhibits two forms in its intermediate hosts; the rapidly multiplying ... -
Occurrence of high udder infection rates in dairy cows in Ungunja Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 2003)A 2-week screening was performed in small holder dairy farms in 4 districts of Ungunja Island of Zanzibar in August and September 2002. A total of 128 cows from 49 farms were screened for mastitis using the California ... -
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2011)The population patterns of eggs, larvae and puparia in the bean plants and leaf punctures made by adults were investigated during cropping (March–July and October–January) and noncropping (July–October) seasons at two sites ... -
Effects of Quinuronium Sulfate Pre-exposure on Hepatic Excretion of Sulfobromophtalein (BSP) as Measured by Isolated Perfused Rat Liver
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1983-07)Effects of quinuronium sulphate pre-exposure on hepatic excretion of sulfobromophthalein (BSP) as measured by isolated perfused rat liver was investigated. Seventeen rats were used in the study. Rats were divided into ... -
Peritoneal Drains in Perforated Appendicitis without Peritonitis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Appendicitis is recognized worldwide as the commonest surgical emergency. Its management becomes more challenging when the patient presents with perforated appendicitis In the western world To determine the ... -
Efficacy of doxycycline in a goat model of Pasteurella pneumonia: research communication
(1997)The clinical efficacy of doxycycline (Doxycen(R), Cenavisa, Spain), a long-acting preparation, was evaluated for treatment of Pasteurella haemolytica infection in 6 goats. One goat was not infected and served as a control. ... -
THE STATUS OF POTATO LEAFROLL VIRUS IN KENYA
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2003)A survey of potato leaf roll disease conducted in major potato growing regions of Kenya (Meru, Kiambu, Nyamira and Kisii districts) revealed the highest incidence in Kisima location, Timau division of Meru district and an ... -
Colonic absorption and secretion of fluids, electrolytes and organic acids in East African wild ruminants
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Physiology,Department of Veterinary Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2013)1.1. In sixteen species of wild ruminants colonie absorption of fluids averaged 48% of the fluids entering the large bowel. Values ranged from 26% (steenbok) to 65% (gerenuk).2.2. Absorption of sodium, potassium, chloride ... -
Improved management of drugs, hormones and pesticides in Africa : policy and trade issues
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 2009)Drugs, hormones and pesticides are chemical compounds used for alleviation of various diseases in animals. There are many classes of drugs which have been used and in the case of natural steroid hormones these have been ... -
Antibiotic sensitivity of aerobic bacterial organisms isolated from cows with post-partum vaginal discharges and their implication in therapy of uterine infections in Kenya
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Response of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) genotypes to Rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer application
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1988)A study was initiated to determine if there are genotypic differences in the nitrogen-fixing ability of local and exotic pigeon pea genotypes, and to determine their response to inoculation with Rhizobium strains. Twelve ... -
The use of preserved colostrum for rearing replacement dairy calves: calf performance, economics and on-farm practicability in Kenya.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 1995)A total of 133 observations on mean daily mass gains from 19 calves reared on either whole milk (control) or preserved colostrum (treatment) were estimated. The control group had a total of 104 observations computed, while ... -
In Vitro Production of Testosterone and Plasma Levels of Luteinising Hormone, Testosterone and Cortisol in Male Rats Treated with Heptachlor
(Elsevier,Reproductive Biology Unit, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 1997)Male rats were divided into six groups of five rats each. Rats were injected subcutaneously with different concentrations of heptachlor for 2 weeks. Heptachlor at all doses significantly suppressed plasma testosterone ... -
The impact of Theileria parva infections and other factors on calf mean daily weight gains in smallholder dairy farms in Murang'a District, Kenya
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 2001)The association between mean daily weight gain, Theileria parva infections, clinical East Coast fever and other possible determinants of weight gain were examined in a longitudinal observational study that was conducted ... -
Early testicular response to intraperitoneal administration of ethane dimethanesulphonate (EDS) in the goat (Capra hircus).
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)Early morphological changes in the goat testis after a single intraperitoneal injection of ethane dimethanesulphonate (EDS) were investigated using both light and electron microscopy. The compound was administered at two ... -
Pathogenic variation of Fusarium udum of pigeonpea
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, KenyaDept. of Botany, Egerton University, 1997)A study was conducted in the glasshouse and under laboratory conditions to verify diversity in Fusarium udum of pigeonpea in Kenya using several isolates of the fungus collected from both traditional pigeonpea growing areas ... -
An economic study of smallholder dairy farms in Murang'a District, Kenya
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 1996)The Murang'a District is situated in central Kenya and is a highland area with a high potential for dairy production. This study was carried out to evaluate the performance of smallholder dairy farms by analysing available ... -
Effect of legume root rot pathogens and fungicide seed treatment on Nodulation and Biomass accumulation
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2007)