Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Occurrence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fusarium in TC Banana Rhizosphere Inoculated with Microbiological Products in Different Soils in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The impact of microbiological commercial products (PHC Biopak, Rhizatech and ECO-T) on the occurrence of mycorrhizae and Fusarium in the rhizosphere of tissue culture banana (Gros Mitchel cv.) was ... -
Pathogenicity groups of bean common mosaic virus isolates in Kenya
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The Use of Drugs in Conservation
(University of Nairobi, 1966-04)For successful game management and research, immobilising drugs, which make it possible to handle even rhinos and elephants, are essential. The latest drugs, in the discovery and use of which Dr. Harthoorn, of the University ... -
The Tsavo elephants
(University of Nairobi, 1966-04)The Ford Foundation has made a grant of £70,000 for research into the elephant problem in the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, which has become acute. In recent years the number of elephants has increased rapidly to some ... -
Gonad maturation and spawning times of Siganus sutor off the Keny a coast: evidence for definite spawning seasons in atropical fish
(University of Nairobi, 1990-08)The gonad maturation cycle of Siganus sutor (Valenciennes, 1835) (Osteichthyes-Siganidae) is described for both males and females using macroscopic criteria for the testes and both macroscopic and microscopic ones for ... -
Shade management in subtropical environment for milk yield and composition in Holstein and Jersey cows
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Forty-eight cows were assigned randomly to shade (15 Holsteins, 8 Jerseys) or no shade (16 Holsteins, 9 Jerseys) for 102 days beginning 12 June 1977 to examine effects of solar heat load on milk yield and composition. ... -
Comparison of voluntary food and water consumption and digestion in Kirk's dikdik and suni
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Voluntary food and water consumption of Kirk's dikdik (Madoqua kirki) and suni (Nesotragus moschatus) was determined under controlled laboratory conditions. Both species consumed large amounts of dried matter (lucerne hay ... -
Malting characteristics of finger millet, sorghum and barley
(University of Nairobi, 1982)The malting characteristics of the finger millet variety Imele (FI), sorghum varieties Andivo (SA) and Ingumba (SI) and the barley variety Research (BR) were compared in relation to the brewing of traditional African opaque ... -
Approaches to rural-urban development [in Kenya]: Proceedings of a workshop organized by the Institute for Development studies University of Nairobi [dec1985]
(University of Nairobi, 1985)Looks into income related issues of economic growth and urban development; and how to deal with the rapid population growth in Kenya. Compares and contrasts ways and methods of either expanding the existing cities in the ... -
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of sheep and goats in the Fora and Mona populations during drought mitigation in Marsabit County of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Gastro intestinal parasitism is a major problem among sheep and goats in arid and semi - arid areas like Marsabit County of Kenya . In this county, during drought, the animals are separated into ... -
Bioproductivity and decomposition of waterhyacinth in uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1999)The biological invasion of the waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) into lakes and rivers of East Africa forced the implementation of mechanical harvesting around key harbours and dams, resulting in subsequent ... -
Antidiabetic and safety of lantana rhodesiensis in alloxan induced diabetic rats
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Lantana rhodesiensis Linn is used traditionally in the management of several diseases including diabetes mellitus; however, its efficacy and safety is not scientifically evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine ... -
In vivo anti-diabetic effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Rhoicissus tridentata in alloxan induced diabetic mice
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The drawbacks associated with conventional anti-diabetic agents have largely stimulated desire for alternative and complementary anti-diabetic agents, majority of which are plant-derived. The medicinal plant, Rhoicissus ... -
Agricultural nematology in East and Southern Africa: problems, management strategies and stakeholder linkages
(University of Nairobi, 2015)By 2050, Africa's population is projected to exceed 2 billion. Africa will have to increase food production more than 50% in the coming 50 years to meet the nutritional requirements of its growing population. Nowhere is ... -
Molecular characterization of live Theileria parva sporozoite vaccine stabilates reveals extensive genotypic diversity
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)The current Infection and Treatment Method of vaccination against East Coast fever comprises an inoculation of live Theileria parva sporozoites and simultaneous administration of oxytetracycline. Immunization with a ... -
Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goats in Narok and Isiolo counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Phylogenetic relationships among and genetic variability within 60 goats from two different indigenous breeds in Narok and Isiolo counties in Kenya and 22 published goat samples were analysed using mitochondrial control ... -
Adaptation of institutional arrangements to management of Northern Rangelands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Northern Rangelands of Kenya have continued to grapple with management challenges largely due to a lack of understanding of the dynamics thereof. Eroding customary institutions and new institutional arrangements characterize ... -
Q Fever Risk Across a Dynamic, Heterogeneous Landscape in Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Two hundred fourteen serosamples were collected from four livestock species across five ranches in Laikipia County, Kenya. Serological analysis for Coxiella burnetii (the causative agent for Q fever) showed a distinct ... -
The effects of herbivory and nutrients on plant biomass and carbon storage in Vertisols of an East African savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Herbivory and nutrients are major ecosystem drivers in African tropical savanna. Although previous studies have determined the influence of herbivory on carbon storage in savanna ecosystems, little is known about the ... -
Successful use of dexamethasone, vitamin B12 and vitamin e selenium in management of bilateral obturator nerve paralysis in a cow
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Obturator nerve injury is a common cause of postpartum recumbence in cows that often lead to economic losses due to death or loss of production. Treatment of such downer cows is always a challenge since they often carry ...