Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Title
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Manifestation in sheep and goats and its prevalence in in-contact herbivores in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2011)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly devastating viral disease of sheep and goats. PPR was confirmed to be occurring in Kenyan goat and sheep populations in March 2006 in Turkana district. The disease has since ... -
Manipulation Of Rumen And Silage Fermentation
(University of Nairobi,Department Of Animal Science, 1994-11)The effects of oxidants and surfactant additives on silage and forage fermentation were studied. First, the effects of two nonionic surfactants, Tweens 60 and 80, on rumen protease and cellulase activity and in ... -
Mapping and Validation of Major Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) for Maize Lethal Necrosis (Mln) Resistance in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease caused by dual infection of two viruses Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) resulting in devastating effects on maize production. The prevalence ... -
Mapping Land Cover Changes and Identification of Drivers of Degradation to Inform Rehabilitation Strategies in Wenje, Tana River County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land degradation is a global issue that needs to be addressed with greater concern. Land rehabilitation is an expensive exercise but very important for reducing ecosystem degradation and increasing the productivity of the ... -
Mapping of the honey value chain and analysis of changes in gender roles and factors influencing women empowerment among beekeepers in Kitui county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Beekeeping is an important activity that helps rural communities to raise additional income to improve their livelihoods. Often, among rural beekeeping households, it has been widely adopted as an income diversification ... -
Mapping Potential Risk of Exposure to Heat Stress for Dairy Cattle Under Current and Future Projected Climatic Conditions in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Heat stress is a major stressor of dairy livestock production nearly everywhere in the globe, and it is only going to get worse as the world gets warmer. The aim of the study was to map areas where dairy cattle are ... -
Marker assisted breeding to transfer striga resistance in sorghum from a mapped donor source n13 to a farmer preferred Kenyan variety ochuti
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The genus striga (Orobanchaceae) causes substantial losses in sorghum [(Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] production in sub- Saharan Africa. Yield losses in Western Kenya can range from 20 % in low infested areas to 100 % in ... -
Marker Assisted Gamete Selection for Multiple Disease Resistance in Andean Bean Genotypes and Characterization of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Resistant bean varieties can reduce yield losses especially in widespread low input production systems in eastern Africa and enhance production stability. Pathogenic variation for major diseases has received limited attention ... -
Marker assisted introgression of strigaresistance into Farmer preferred Sorghum variety (ochuti)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)Sorghum is the second most important cereal crop in East Africa and the 4th most important cereal crop worldwide. Striga is the key biotic constraint of sorghum and millet in this region with reported yield reductions ... -
Marker development and genetic structure of endangered Grevy’s zebra (equus grevyi) in Kenya
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Market Performance and Risk of Spread of Foot and Mouth Disease Through Cattle Marketing Activities in Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)There was a surge in the number of foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in western Kenya between the years 2014 and 2016. Cattle markets are believed to play a major role in the maintenance and spread of FMD virus within ... -
Marketing and distribution of Agricultural Chemicals and Farm Tools in Uganda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural, 1988)In this study an attempt is made to investigate the marketing systems for agricultural chemicals and farm tools in Uganda, for the years 1984 to 1986. The study focuses its attention mainly on ... -
Marketing of eggs and poultry meat in Mombasa metropolitan urban area
(1979)In this study an attempt is made to investigate the marketing systems for poultry and eggs in the Mombasa Metropolitan Urban area. The study focuses its attention mainly on two aspects of the poultry industry. First, it ... -
Marketing of sheep and goats and its role in food security among pastoral communities in Marsabit District, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)Pastoral households have become chronically food insecure. Since sheep and goats are kept in large numbers in the arid and semi-arid environments compared to other species of livestock, they are expected to play an ... -
The marketing of sheep and goats from two pastoral systems in Kenya
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1986)The problem of sub-optimal offtake of sheep and boats from the maasai production system is investigated. The study uses a comparative approach, taking the Baringo livestock production system as an example from which ... -
Maternal Acceptance Of The Foetal Allograft:Role Of Placental Gonadotrophins
(University of NairobiFaculty of Sciences, 1980)Treatment of rats with anti-PMSG and anti-hCG for 5 days from days 6, 11 or 16 of pregnancy caused variable necrosis of foetal tissue, the extent of which increased from the chorionic cells to the inner trophoblastic layers ... -
Maternal and child health care providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and quality of nutrition services in Tamale, Ghana
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007-08)The purpose of this study was to determine accessibility of protocols, MCH service providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and the quality and adequacy of nutrition actions they deliver in order to generate ideas and ... -
Maternal breastfeeding practices in relation to growth and nutrition status of children aged 0-24 months in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007-08)Bottle-feeding is common with more than half of the children given prelacteal feeds an hour after birth while median duration of breastfeeding (16.7 months) is also below the recommended duration. These inappropriate ... -
Maternal health and nutritional status and Their association with nutritional status of Children (6-36 months) in slums of Mbarara Municipality, Uganda.
(1999)Malnutrition is a multifaceted problem and among the underlying causes is maternal health and nutritional status. The high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Uganda is contributing to the increaseof malnutrition. The cross ...