Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Studies on the pathogenesis of bovine petechial fever ('Ondiri disease')
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1977)An experimental infection of 20 calves resulted in 14 cases of the disease, 6 fatal. Monitoring of pathological changes in the development of the disease and electron microscopy show the first symptoms appearing after 5-9 ... -
Species differentiation of heated meat products by DNA hybridization
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1991)A method for quantitation of pork in heat-treated meat products is described. The procedure involves isolation of DNA from meat samples followed by a determination of the average size of DNA fragments by agarose gel ... -
Influence of the environment on the performance of some onion cultivars in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993) -
A molecular Genetic Analysis Of the Communal Nesting Of the Ostrich (Struthio Camelus)
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary science, 2003-01)The ostrich breeding system is complex and unique; communal clutches are laid by several females, although only one female, the major female, and the resident territorial male provide parental care. More eggs are laid in ... -
Haematological and biomedical changes in cattle poisoned by Gnidia latifolia syn. lasiosiphon latifolius (thymelaeaceae)
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1982)Haematological and serum biochemical examinations were carried out on 12 high grade bull caves fed Gnidia latifolia (Meisn). This resulted in lymphocytopaenia, increased blood urea nitrogen and lactate dehydrogenase. There ... -
The comparative antigenic characterization of Newcastle disease virus strains isolated in Kenya and Kazakhstan
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2001-01)Twenty six Newcastle disease viruses — 12 reference strains and 14 strains isolated in Kenya and Kazakhstan — were characterized by means of a large panel of 38 monoclonal antibodies (MAB) directed against all the three ... -
Feline anaemia associated with Ehrlichia-like bodies in three domestic short-haired cats
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1989)Three domestic short-haired cats with a history of anorexia and loss of body condition had high rectal temperatures, and a normocytic, normochromic anaemia. Two of them were also dyspnoeic, and thoracic radiographs revealed ... -
Prevalence of aflatoxin M1 and B1 in milk and animal feeds from urban smallholder dairy production in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2007-11)To estimate the prevalence of Aflatoxin M1 and Total Aflatoxin B1 in milk and animal feeds. Cross sectional household study. Urban and peri-urban area of Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya. Two hundred fifty ... -
Haemolytic Complement and Class-specific Antibody Levels in Goats during Infection with< i> Trypanosoma evansi</i> and after treatment with Diminazene Aceturate
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 1996-10)Following infection with Trypanosoma evansi, goats mounted a strong class-specific antibody response, characterized by elevation of IgM and IgG antibody levels. Concomitant with the rising antibody levels and parasitaemia, ... -
Overview on urban and peri-urban agriculture: definition, impact on human health, constraints and policy issues
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2007-11)To collate and synthesize current knowledge of components of urban agriculture (UA) with a thematic emphasis on human health impact and a geographic emphasis on East Africa. Data management followed a structured ... -
Characterization and inheritance of dwarfing genes of pigeonpea
(1989)Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] cultivars have excessive vegetative growth and are not amenable to efficient crop management practices such as foliar insecticide application and mechanized field production. This ... -
Campylobacter fetus. Infertility in South West Scotland. A study of the biotypes and serotypes involved in field study
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 1980)C. fetus had been described in association with abortion in cattle and sheep and as a cause of bovine infertility. The latter is a venereal disease, resulting in asymptomatic infection in the prepucial sac of the male. It ... -
Potential of onion seed production in a tropical environment
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1994)Most tropical countries near the equator import much of their onion seeds because temperatures are not cool enough to induce optimal flowering. The possibility of producing onion (Allium cepa) seed using artificial ... -
Trypanosoma brucei, T. congolense and T. vivax infections in horses on a farm in Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1994)Equines are particularly susceptible to infection withTrypanosoma evansi andT. brucei, but rarely is naturalT. congolense andT. vivax infection seen in horses. An outbreak of trypanosomosis occurred in a herd of horses ... -
Puerperal diseases of dairy cattle in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Clinical Studies Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1978-01)Not available -
Trials of traps and attractants for Stomoxys spp.(Diptera: Muscidae)
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1995-05)Five blue and black cloth traps designed for tsetse were tested for their ability to catch Stomoxys spp. in Kenya. Significantly greatest catches were obtained with Vavoua traps, which then were used to compare odor baits ... -
Monoclonal antibodies identify two neutralization-sensitive epitopes in Besnoitia besnoiti endocytes
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2004)Four monoclonal antibodies were produced against endozoite membrane and cytoplasmic antigens of B. besnoiti. In immunofluorescence antibody tests, three of the clones, designated 2M3C5, 2M1G8 and 2M9G3 recognized antigens ... -
Epididymal Epithelial Cell Involution Following a Single Intraperitoneal Administration of Ethane Dimethanesulfonate in the Goat (Capra hircus
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, University of NairobiReproductive Biology Unit, University of NairobiInstitut für Medizinische Biologie, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität des Saarlandes, D-66421, Homburg/Saar, Germany, 2001)Ethane dimethanesulfonate (EDS) selectively destroys Leydig cells in rats and a few other smaller animal species but not in mice and quail. In the teleost fish, it stimulates testicular activity instead. It also causes ... -
Evaluation of a clinical procedure for management of retained fetal membranes in dairy cows
(University of Nairobi.Clinical Studies Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1977-12)No abstract available -
Abundance and Distribution of Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated With Sugarcane in Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2008)A study was conducted to determine the factors influencing plant-parasitic nematode occurrence, abundance and distribution in the sugarcane fields. Four sugarcane growing zones; Nzoia, Mumias, West Kenya and Busia of Kenya ...