Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Organic acid concentrations and digesta movement in the gastrointestinal tract of the bushbaby (Galago crassicaudatus) and Vervet monkey (Cercopithecidae pygerythrus)
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)Studies were conducted to compare digestive functions in two species of sub-human primate, the bushbaby (Galago crassicaudatus) and the Vervet monkey (Cercopithecidae pygerythrus). Major differences were observed in the ... -
Immunohistological Localisation of Rinderpest Virus in Formalin‐Fixed, Paraffin‐Embedded Tissues from Experimentally Infected Cattle
(1989)Six Freesian steers were subcutaneously inoculated with the virulent rinderpest virus strain Kabete “0” and sacrificed at the height of fever. Sections of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues were stained according ... -
Rabies, microbesnoitiosis and sarcocystosis in a lion
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1990-10)A 7-year-old lioness was found in the Nairobi National park in January 1990 paralysed from the neck down. The lioness was destroyed and PM examination revealed congested spleen and lungs, chronic interstitial nephritis and ... -
Characterisation of retroviral-related antigens expressed in normal baboon placental tissues
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy and physiology, 1998)The genomes of all eukaryotes contain multiple copies of DNA sequences that are related to sequences found in infectious retroviruses. Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are generally non-pathogenic although they have been ... -
Pathological and ultrastructural features of Equine Klossiellosis
(2001)The report described a microscopic detection of Klossiellosis equi in the kidney of a donkey. Sporogonic (asexual) stages were frequently seen than sexual stages. These occurred as masses of multiple dividing nuclei within ... -
Immunohistochemical localization of retroviral‐related antigens expressed in normal baboon placental villous tissue
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy and physiology, 2011-09)Abstract: Endogenous retroviral particles (ERVs) have been detected in the genome of all eukaryotes. They are generally non-pathogenic except in mice where they have been found to induce tumors and immunological disorders. ... -
Microbesnoitia leoni Bwangamoi, 1989, from the African lion (Panthera leo) redetermined as a junior synonym of Hepatozoon canis (James, 1905) Wenyon, 1926.
(University of Nairobi.Clinical Studies Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1994-04)Hepatozoon canis-like schizonts were found in the hearts of 2 lionesses (Panthera leo) from Kenya. The parasite, initially described as a new genus and new species Microbesnoitia leoni Bwangamoi, 1989, is determined to be ... -
The epidemiology of gastrointestinal nematode infections in communal cattle and commercial beef cattle on the highveld of Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1996-12)An epidemiological study of gastrointestinal nematode infections of cattle was conducted on the highveld of Zimbabwe from June 1993 to May 1995. The study was carried out in two communal areas, two conventional beef farms ... -
Resistance to diminazine aceturate by Trypanosoma congolense from cattle in the Zambezi Valley of Zimbabwe.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kabete, Kenya., 1995-11)The susceptibility of 14 stocks of Trypanosoma congolense, recently isolated from cattle, to therapeutic doses of diminazene aceturate and to isometamidium chloride was assessed in laboratory mice. Eight isolates were ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Five Widal Test Kits Used in Kenya for the Serological Diagnosis of Typhoid Fever
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2005)Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella typhi (S. typhi), is currently one of the most serious human diseases in Kenya, sometimes occurring in epidemic proportions, particularly in schools. It is essentially an enteric disease, ... -
A scanning and transmission electron microscopic study of the lung of a caecilian Boulengerula taitanus
(University of Nairobi, 2009-03)The lung of an apodan amphibian Bouiengerula taitanus has been investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. This caecilian has only a single, long tubular lung that tapers towards the caudal end of the ... -
Characterization of antigens expressed in normal baboon trophoblast and cross-reactive with HIV/SIV antibodies
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy and physiology, 1998)Electron microscopic studies have revealed the presence of endogenous retroviral (ERV) particles in normal primate placental tissues. These particles have ultrastructural similarities to type C retroviral particles and are ... -
A case of feline Aelurostrongylus abstrusus infection in Kenya
(1991)Verminous pneumonia caused by A. abstrusus was found at necropsy of an 8-year-old mixed breed cat. Multiple nodules were found scattered throughout the lungs. Histologically, these nodules consisted of a granulomatous ... -
The effect of duration of cold treatment on growth and flowering of liatris
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1982-12)Dry corms of Liatris spicata L. "Gloriosa" (gay-feather) were stored at 3-5 deg C for 12, 10,8,6,4 or 2 weeks, before being planted and forced outdoors at 21-25 deg C day temperatures and 10-14 deg C night temperatures. ... -
Energy expenditure during level locomotion in large desert ungulates: the one‐humped camel and the domestic donkey
(University of Nairobi, 2009-01)This study sought to quantify the rate of energy expenditure (), the total cost of transport (COTtot) and the net cost of transport (COTnet) in camels Camelus dromedaries and donkeys Equus asinus during level locomotion. ... -
The Origin and Development of the Upper Lateral Incisor and Premaxilla in Normal and Cleft lip/palate Monkeys Induced with Cyclophosphamide
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy and physiology, 2000-11)Objective: Cleft lip/palate (CLP) is a common human congenital defect in which the maxillary lateral incisors are often absent, malformed, and malpositioned. The present study was designed to examine the origin of the upper ... -
Polymyositis associated with Ehrlichia canis infection in two dogs
(1990)Clinical, haematological, biochemical, electrophysiological and pathological features of two dogs infected with Ehrlichia canis and with concurrent signs of polymyositis are presented. Both dogs had a history of relatively ... -
Comparative gastrointestinal morphology of the Kori bustard and secretary bird
(University of Nairobi, 2005-05)Two secretary birds and three Kori bustards were studied to determine differences between their body size and gastrointestinal morphology. Body measurements were made on captive, live birds and gastrointestinal measurements ... -
Plasmid profiles of E. coli, Salmonella and shigella organisms isolated in Kenya.
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1994-10)A number of serotypable E. coli, Salmonella and Shigella strains isolated from three districts in Kenya were investigated for carriage of plasmids. This was done through extraction of plasmids and separating them by ...