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Distribution of Elastic Fibres in the Human Abdominal Linea Alba
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The linea alba (LA) supports biomechanical stress generated by intra-abdominal pressure. It is believed to contain connective tissue fibres, which provide tensile strength and pliancy. Previous studies have dwelt on collagen ... -
The relationship between cervical dilatation at initial presentation in labour and subsequent intervention at Kenyatta National Hospital labour ward
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Objectives Theaim of the study was to assess the relationship between cervical dilatation at which parturients presented in labour and subsequent interventions. It also aimed at determming the maternal and fetal outcomes ... -
The effect of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate contraceptive on body weight and blood pressure in indigenous Kenyan women
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Background: Concern has been raised that depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) contraceptive leads to weight gain and possibly rise in blood pressure among its users. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to ... -
Primary immunodeficiency in Africa, a case for autopsy based implementation Science projects
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Primary immunodeficiency encompasses a broad range of constitutional innate and adaptive immune dysfunction characterised by recurrent or severe infections. In developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa there are high ... -
Influence of psychological needs on participation of children aged 4 6 years with physical disabilities in early childhood education classes in Starehe Division, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Psychological needs, emphasizes self determination, relatedness and autonomy as vital components of survival among children with disability. Inappropriate fulfillment of needs de - motivate children ... -
Use of by-products for ruminant feeding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Although the highly lignified arable farm by-products available in Kenya ranged in 1978 from 39 000 t for rice straw to 5 million t for bagasse, very little is used in livestock feed. Treatment of such by-products with ... -
The effect of sodium and sulphur supplements and the cyanide potential of Sorghum almum on the growth of Corriedale lambs in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1977)In 1975 Corriedale lambs, av. wt. 23 kg, were fed on S. almum (containing 0.14% S and 0.01 % Na) + 1.2 or 1.6 g S/day + 0 or 2.3 g Na/day + 0 or 1.95 g K/day. Another group were fed on Kikuyu grass/Bermuda grass + 0 or 2.3 ... -
Sulfur supplementation of Hereford X Boran steers grazing Sorghum almum
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Two groups of Hereford X Boran castrated cattle grazed on fertilized grass (Sorghum almum) with sulphur 0.11 to 0.18% for 10 months. Weight gain by those given a salt lick with 8% sulphur did not differ significantly from ... -
he nutritive value of four arable farm by-products commonly fed to dairy cattle by small scale farmers in Kenya. III. Nitrogen and mineral retentions by wether sheep.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Wether sheep were fed on (a) green maize stalks, (b) maize cobs, (c) sugarcane stalks and (d) sugarcane tops. All were low in N except (a) with 1.36%. A positive N balance of 3.4 and 1.4 g and a negative balance of 3.6 and ... -
The nutritive value of four arable farm by-products commonly fed to dairy cattle by small-scale farmers in Kenya. I. Organic structural components and in vitro digestibility.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Neutral detergent fibre (NDF) content of (a) maize stalks (60.9%), (b) maize cobs (86.7%) and (c) sugarcane tope (63.3%) was significantly higher than that of (d) sugarcane stalks (40.6%). DM digestibility (DMD) from in ... -
Tropical versus temperate grasses.
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Nutritive value of grasses found in Kenyan pastures (Pennisetum clandestinum, P. purpureum, Chloris gayana, C. dactylon, Setaria sphacelata and Themeda triandra) is compared with that of temperate grasses. The low net ... -
Tropical versus temperate grasses.
(University of Nairobi, 1978)In this comparison of data on Kenyan grasses and grasses growing in different temperate zones, Kenyan grasses have higher CF and lower digestibility and net energy content than the temperate grasses. It was shown that ... -
The efficiency of the implementation of the physical education curriculum in Nairobi county and Nyeri county preschools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This paper is based on a cross-sectional survey on the efficiency of the implementation of the Physical Education (PE) curriculum in Nairobi County and Nyeri County preschools in Kenya. The paper focuses on the PE teaching ... -
Camel production in Kenya and its constraints. I. Productivity.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Body measurements and data on reproduction and mortality were recorded in 4 herds of camels (Camelus dromedarius) in different areas of Kenya (21-175 animals per herd). Regressions of body weight (estimated from body ... -
A simple classification of different types of trypanosomiasis occurring in four camel herds in selected areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Jugular vein serum and blood samples were taken every 2 to 3 months for 9 to 15 month periods from a total of 508 camels from 4 herds in different areas in Kenya. Mouse inoculation tests and examination of stained samples ... -
Camel production in Kenya and its constraints. II. Tick infestation.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Numbers of ticks on four herds of dromedaries, two on commercial ranches (135 and 175 animals), one maintained for research projects (21 animals) and one owned by nomadic farmers (174 animals), were counted between January ... -
Epidemiological aspects of important diseases of camels in selected areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1982)Periodic laboratory tests and clinical examinations were carried out in 4 herds of dromedaries between August 1979 and January 1981. Trypanosomiasis (probably due to Trypanosoma evansi) was endemic in all herds; T. congolense ... -
Clinical features and pathology of transmissible venereal tumour in dogs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1972)In the small animal clinic of the University of Nairobi in Kabete, during four years 70 dogs (1% of adult cases) had transmissible venereal tumour. In all cases the tumours were removed by electrocautery. Two to five months ... -
Efficacy of buparvaquone in the treatment of ECF cases in the Kabete area of Kiambu district of Kenya: preliminary results.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)A retrospective study of 24 cattle in the Kabete area, Kenya, which had been treated for East Coast Fever with buparvaquone (2.5 mg/kg) showed that 5 of the animals recovered after a single dose, and 10 recovered after a ... -
Studies on viral interference induced by rinderpest virus: inactivation of tissue culture rinderpest vaccine virus by heat treatment at 56°c and by ultraviolet irradiation
(University of Nairobi, 1980-04)The inactivation of Kabete “O” strain of tissue culture rinderpest vaccine (TCRV) virus by heat at 56°C and by UV irradiation was studied after diluting the virus suspension with equal volumes of maintenance medium (MM), ...