Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Improving our knowledge of tropical indigenous animal genetic resources
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2006)To better manage, use and conserve animal genetic resources (AnGR), we must understand the nature and distribution of both the phenotypic and genetic diversity that they posses. This module makes a case for and highlights ... -
Genetic improvement of sheep under changing environmental conditions
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2013) -
Genetic Diversity and Relationships Of Sheep Breeds Of Kenya: Preliminary Results And Evidence of Dilution Of the Indigenous Red Maasai
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2000) -
The FARM-Africa dairy goat improvement project in Kenya: A case study
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2010) -
Global perspectives on animal genetic resources for sustainable agriculture and food production in the tropics
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)This first module provides some insight into the need for better use of animal genetic resources (AnGR) in the context of projected demand for food in developing countries until 2020. Worldwide, about a billion people do ... -
Suitability of blood protein polymorphisms in assessing genetic diversity and relationships in population genetic studies
(University of Nairobi.Departrment of Animal Production, 2011-11) -
The economic implications of declining artificial insemination service provision in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2000) -
Consortium project on: community-based goat breeding and improvement strategies in East Africa
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2005) -
Methodological illustration of genotype x environment interaction (GxE) phenomenon and its implications: A comparative productivity performance study on Red Maasai and Dorper sheep breeds under contrasting environments in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2005) -
Translating animal breeding research into the real world: use of the sustainable livelihoods framework
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2009)The objective of this paper is to introduce the sustainable livelihoods framework as a useful tool in translating animal breeding research into livelihood improvements for the world’s rural poor. This framework recognises ... -
Productivity of cross-bred goats under smallholder production systems in the Eastern highlands of Kenya1
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2005)Dairy goats have become increasingly popular among smallholder mixed crop-livestock farmers. Their profitability will determine their growth within smallholder production systems. A survey was carried out in 114 farmer ... -
Fertility levels, postpartum intervals and other reproductive performance traits in the East African goat, Galla and their crosses at Ol Magogo Collaborative Research Support Programme.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 1985) -
Participatory approaches to investigate breeding objectives of livestock keepers
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2010)There are distinct breeds suitable for diverse purposes in the different production environments or ecological zones. Farmers in different production systems have different trait preferences and the strategies followed by ... -
Mwangi-Njuru and Peacock, C. 2005. Developmental challenges and opportunities in the goat industry: The Kenyan experience
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2005) -
Etiology of bovine respiratory disease
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Veterinary medicine, 1997) -
Incidence of lumpy skin disease in cattle. Bulletin of Animal health and production in Africa
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Veterinary medicine, 1991) -
serological testing for Blue tongue virus and Rift Valley Fever virus using Rhinocerus sera from Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Veterinary medicine, 1989) -
Rabies in Kenya, 1979-1988–a report
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 1991) -
The potential of Community Based Natural Resource Management for benefiting local communities?
(University of Nairobi.Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2012)