Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Marketing options for livestock products: a total systems cum-managerial perspective
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1993) -
Socio-economic considerations in smallholder irrigation development and experiences in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1990)The paper describes Kenyan experience with smallholder irrigation, and draws from: (i) an evaluation of socio-economic aspects of smallholder irrigation rice schemes in Nyanza Province; (ii) a survey of the role of irrigation ... -
The gas exchangers: Structure, function, and evolution of the respiratory processes
(SpringerDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Comparative Pulmonary Morphology and Morphometry: The Functional Design of Respiratory Systems
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 1994)Though there are assertions that life is possible without oxygen, such states can only exist for definite periods and in simplest of life forms (Hochachka et al. 1973; Herreid 1980; Portner et al. 1985). Intestinal parasites ... -
Basic concepts of microeconomics with special reference to Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990) -
Selection, design and implementation of economic instruments in the solid waste management sector in Kenya: The case of plastic bags
(University of Nairobi.Department of Food Science, Nutrition & technology, 2005)The generation of solid waste has become an increasing environmental and public health problem everywhere in the world, but particularly in developing countries. The fast expansion of urban, agricultural and industrial ... -
Processing of fruit, vegetable and baked food products using appropriate technology
(University of Nairobi.Department of Food Science, Nutrition & technology, 1994) -
"Kenya'in Nam, Serow & Sly."
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990) -
Enhancing better natural resource use to prevent conflict among pastoralist communities in Kenya
(OxfamPopulation Studies and Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 2002) -
Napier grass production and Silage Making
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2002) -
Field evaluation and experimentation of farmers' striga hermonthica control strategies in western kenya
(department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi., 2013)Weed infestation in maize, especially the witch weed (Striga hermonthica), is a serious problem in soils of western Kenya and thus low yield. Various control methods are in place but their practice and adoptions by fanners ... -
Characterization and conservation of indigenous sheep genetic resources: A practical framework for developing countries
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011) -
Overview of the state of animal genetic resources
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2009) -
Micropropagation techniques and the production of pathogen-free plants
(Sayce Publishing, Exeter, United KingdomDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1992) -
Animal improvement for increased productivity and food availability
(University of Nairobi.Departrment of Animal Production, 2011)This module discusses important factors to consider when designing sustainable genetic improvement programmes, especially under tropical conditions. Previous attempts to launch breeding programmes in developing countries ... -
Morphometry and performance of Black Bengal goats at the rural community level in Bangladesh
(University of Nairobi.Departrment of Animal Production, 2013)Data on morphometrics and performance of 106 Black Bengal goats were collected through an in-depth monitoring survey conducted in 73 families of Gangatia, Borachala and Pachpai villages of Bhaluka Upazila, Mymensingh, ... -
Gynandropsis Gynandra (L.) Briq. - a Tropical Leafy Vegetable: its cultivation and utilization
(Food and Agricultural organization of the United Nations, RomeDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Development of livestock production systems in Africa.
(University of Nairobi.Departrment of Animal Production, 2004) -
Community-based breeding programs to exploit genetic potential of adapted local sheep breeds in Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)Indigenous breeds are likely to cope better with climate change than exotic breeds, because they are already adapted to harsh conditions. Breeding programs will not be able to improve adaptation traits in exotic breeds ...