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Unusual mortalities of eastern black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis michaeli) due to clostridial enterotoxaemia in Ol Jogi pyramid sanctuary, Kenya
(2012)Nine eastern black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis michaeli) developed clinical clostridial enterotoxaemia between May and July 2010 in the Pyramid Black Rhino Sanctuary within the Ol Jogi Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya. ... -
Human wildlife conflict in Samburu County: One health approach to an integrative ecosystem study
(2012)One health is the concept of human, animal and environmental ecosystem coexisting in a balance that keeps all of them healthy and living optimally, where the disturbance of one element affects the other components. This ... -
Conservation medicine in the African context
(2012)Medical sciences have evolved from fairly generic to highly specialized fields over the 20th century. Increased specialization has not only brought about the benefits associated with division of labour but also negative ... -
The risk factors associated with FMD and CBPP outbreaks in Uganda’s cattle corridor
(2012)Livestock contributes significantly to the world economy. In the rural communities in Africa livestock provide; household source of income, food, manure, draught power, hides and skins, and bride price and a safety net ... -
How to treat osteoarthritis medically in the horse – A review.
(2012)Osteoarthritis is a very common condition in the horse and the medical treatment of osteoarthritis is therefore one of the most utilized therapeutic regimens in equine practice. The joint is an organ consisting of ... -
Participatory variety selection of drought tolerant dry bean genotypes in Mwea, Kirinyaga south district of Kenya
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)A key agronomic strategy to enhance dry bean productivity in drought prone areas of Kenya is to develop and deploy drought tolerant varieties. Dry bean nurseries in the national research institutions within the eastern ... -
Innovative teaching and learning approaches that promote the development of sustainable agricultural
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Transforming agricultural education in Universities is critical to enable them to contribute to the realization of Vision 2030 for the agriculture sector. Since the mid 1980's faculties of agriculture have experienced ... -
Preharvest cultural practices affect postharvest quality attributes of banana fruits, Musa spp
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-08)Preharvest factors including agro-ecological conditions, cultural practices and crop variety selection greatly impact fruit quality potential at harvest and postharvest longevity. In this study, quality attributes of ... -
Participatory variety selection of drought tolerant dry bean genotypes in Mwea, Kirinyaga south district of Kenya
(2011-09)A key agronomic strategy to enhance dry bean productivity in drought prone areas of Kenya is to develop and deploy drought tolerant varieties. Dry bean nurseries in the national research institutions within the eastern ... -
Effect of nutrition on infectivity of the nematophagous the fungus pochonia chlamydosporia on nematode eggs
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Effective establishment of microbes applied to soil often requires addition of an exogenous nutrient source to overcome competition from the resident microflora. However, readily-available nutrients may compromise ... -
Impact of mobile phone-based money transfer services on smallholder agriculture in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)The recent introduction of mobile phone-based money transfer services is seen to resolves one idiosyncratic market failure farmers face, namely access to financial services. It facilitates transfer of money to beneficiaries ... -
Determination of physical suitabilty of advanced drought tolerant bean lines for canning
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Water uptake, percent volume increase and cookability after soaking are critical characteristics of dry beans destined for the canning industry. New dry bean varieties released, should possess good canning qualities to ... -
Effect of temporal weed colonization on the growth and productivity of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum l.) in central Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Cotton production in Kenya has been characterized by low yields due to weeds, insect and mites, and diseases. Uncontrolled weed growth reportedly results to 50-60% yield losses. To determine effects of temporal ... -
Efficacy of Pochonia Chlamydosporia and paecilomyces lilacinus as biocontrolagents of root-knot nematodes
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Management of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) using fungi that parasitize eggs and females has been gaining popularity as alternatives or supplements to chemical nematicides. This study was conducted with the ... -
Response of sweetpotato dual purpose varieties to harvesting regime
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Feeds are a major constraint to livestock production in Kenya. Sweetpotato dual purpose varieties can be used to reduce feed resource competition and provide high quality livestock feeds during dry seasons. A study was ... -
Water and light use in maize intercropped with Mucuna
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)High biomass yielding legume Mucuna pruriens L (mucuna) can improve soil nutrient status in low input maize production systems if integrated as a cover crop. The amount of mucuna biomass would be influenced by water and ... -
Evaluation of resistance of Snap Bean varieties to bean fly
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), an important export crop for Kenya, experiences high pest infestations leading farmers to use highly persistent pesticides resulting in produce rejection due to high pesticide residues. A ... -
Life cycle, population buildup and survival of aphids on stored potato tubers
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Monitoring of aphid life cycle and population buildup on stored potato tubers aims at contributing towards development of a viable and sustainable aphid and virus management strategy. Potato storage protects potatoes ... -
Predisposing factors to aflatoxin contamination of maize in Eastern Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Maize is the staple diet of majority of Kenyan population but repeated outbreaks of mycotoxin poisoning in Eastern Kenya is a major food safety constraint. This study was conducted to determine maize production and handling ... -
Effects of Silver Thiosulphate pretreatments on harvested lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) cut flowers
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)This study aimed at developing postharvest pretreatments for improving vase life and display quality oflisianthus cut flowers. Equally spaced doses (0, 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75 mMAg) ofsilverthiosulphate (STS) pretreatments ...