College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS): Recent submissions
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Diversity and functional analysis of rumen and fecal microbial communities associated with dietary changes in crossbreed dairy cattle
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of varying roughage and concentrate proportions, in diet of crossbreed dairy cattle, on the composition and associated functional genes of rumen and fecal microbiota. ... -
Spatio-temporal epidemiology of livestock diseases in the variable semi-arid rangelands of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Diseases affecting livestock can have significant impacts on the animal, humans and the economy. Participatory epidemiology and spatial analysis were conducted to assess livestock disease problems in Samburu County, northern ... -
Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)Food networks present varying food safety concerns because of the complexity of interactions, production, and handling practices. We investigated total bacteria counts (TBCs) and total coliform counts (TCCs) in various ... -
Consumer perceptions of food safety in animal source foods choice and consumption in Nairobi's informal settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Animal-source foods (ASFs) are high-quality nutrient-dense products key to reducing stunting and micronutrient deficiencies. However, their consumption among the poorest households in urban informal settlements ... -
An Assessment Of The Effect Of Varietal Attributes On The Adoption Of Improved Cassava In Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Improved cassava varieties are vital for ensuring food security in the rural households in the face of the changing climatic conditions, which have resulted to poor performance of the common staple food crops. In view of ... -
Analysis Of Quality And Origin Attributes Of Kenyan Honey For Geographical Indication Labelling In West Pokot, Baringo And Kitui Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2018)GENERAL ABSTRACT African countries have potential for adding market value to their unique origin products similar to how the European Union create additional monetary value from agricultural origin products protected ... -
An Economic Assessment Of Structure, Conduct, And Performance Of Rabbit Market In Nakuru, Kiambu And Nyeri Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a preferred and sustainable source of proteins in the face of climate change, increase in population and changing meat consumption patterns in developing countries. This is because ... -
A Gendered Analysis Of Intrahousehold Resource Allocation And Benefit Sharing Along The Banana Value Chain In Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)There has been low inclusiveness of gender dimension in the development of agricultural policies of Africa despite the fact that women play a crucial part in the African farming structure. Unequal access to agricultural ... -
Nixtamalization Of A Supplementary Porridge For Children: Effect On Physico-Chemical Characteristics, Nutrient Intake, Aflatoxin Contents And Aflatoxin Exposure
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Prevalence of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) in under five year old children in Malawi is one of the highest in the world at 30% underweight, 49% stunting and 70% wasting. This prompted the development of a maize-soybean ... -
Prof Mungai receives Dr. Meyer
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The 4th african food and nutrition forum held at Hilton in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on 27-29th october 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-04) -
Handing over of MLND Project Vihicle by GM Officer to Dr. Miano The Project PI and Mr.Mutungi Transport officer
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12-21) -
We need more young minds in Science by Mary Mwendwa
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12-15) -
Tree planting - Kibwezi University farm on 14th November 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-17) -
Aryshire suckling twin newborn calves
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-19) -
Prof. Kiama, Dr. Kaluwa and Dr. Ochwangi participated in the 2015 Regional RISE AFNNET FELLOWS' Conference in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-11) -
Vet. Anatomy and Physiology Welfare Association holds their Annual General meeting 2015 at CBPS club house
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-25) -
Head of Vet Anatomy Department Dr. Kimwele holds an academic staff meeting
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12-03) -
Los Angeles California University partners with vet. Pathology department.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-16)
