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Prediction of bulk potato temperature during free natural ventilation storage
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1999)The broad objective of this research was to predict bulk potato temperatures at vanous locations and at different times of storage in boxes under free natural ventilation using both theoretical and physical experimental ... -
Prediction of erosion rates and the effects of topsoil thickness on soil productivity
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1987-01)Part one of this study involved the determination of quantitative parameters for predicting erosion rates using runoff plots. The treatments on the runoff plots included: Bare fallow, maize with minimum tillage, maize ... -
Predictors for mortality from acute undifferentiated neontal calf diarrhea
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1992-02)A prospective study involving 77 neonatal calves was carried out to determine which factors in management, physical status and laboratory findings at time of presentation to the clinic might help to predict wether a ... -
A Preliminary Immunogenetics Study Of A Kenyan Population Of Came1us Dromedarius
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1985)The study consisted of developing camel blood typing reagents using non-immune, isoimmune and heteroimmune sera. Of the. three, only heteroirrmunization using rabbits as recipients produced antisera designated as anti-193, ... -
Preparation of a Hydatid Cyst Antigen and its Use in the Serodiagnosis of Hydatid Disease in Livestock.
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1981)A method for precipitating beta-lipoproteins from serum was used for the isolation and partial purification of antigens from hydatid cyst fluid (HCF. In addition to two main antigens of hydatid cyst origin, beta-lipoproteins ... -
Preparation of weaning porridges from blends of cereals and sweetpotato flours
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000)The main objective of this study was to produce a food for infants and children that is nutritious, low in bulk and high in energy content, from blends of cereal and sweetpotato flours. Cured sweetpotatoes from two ... -
Preschool and material nutiritional status in peri-urban
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Preservation of kale (brassica oleracea var. Acephala), by lactic fermentation and solar drying
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2002)The study herein was carried out to assess the effect of lactic fermentation and solar drying in the preservation of kale (Brassica oleraceae var. acephala), which is commonly known as "sukuma wiki". This is a vegetable ... -
Prevalance, Risk Factors, Treatment and Outcomes of Colic in Horses in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Colic is simply the manifestation of abdominal pain, mainly originating from a gastrointestinal tract problems, but could also involve organs of other systems within the abdominal cavity. The aetiology can be multifactorial ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of zoonotic campylobacter isolated from livestock and rodents in urban informal settlements in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Campylobacter is a pathogenic zoonotic bacterium that causes mild to fatal illnesses in livestock while in humans, Campylobacter symptoms may range from transient watery diarrhoea to bloody diarrhoea and may lead to ... -
Prevalence and associated health risks of escherichia coli 0157:in urban smallholder dairy farming and non-dairy farming households in Dagoretti, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)A prevalence study of E.coli 0157:H7 was done amongst smallholder dairy farming and neighbouring non-dairy households in Dagoretti Division of Nairobi city, to determine the herd prevalence of E.coli 0157:H7, and to ... -
Prevalence and Characterization of Bacteria of Genus Salmonella in Retail Pork and Raw Vegetables, Busia County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Salmonellosis is a major global threat to public health and causes emergence and spread of antimicrobial-resistant strains. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and characterization of Salmonella species (spp.) ... -
Prevalence and clinico-pathological manifestations of avian leucosis in Chicken in Nairobi And Surrounding Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Avian leucosis (AL) is an important disease causing high morbidity, mortality and reduction in chicken production. There is scanty information in Kenya on the status of the disease in chicken to enable its prevention and ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Brucellosis In Livestock In Baringo County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease occurring worldwide. Its importance stems from both public health and economic effects of the disease. The prevalence of brucellosis in livestock from pastoralist herds is usually ... -
Prevalence and Genetic Characterization of Anaplasma Phagocytophilum in Olive Baboons and Vervet Monkeys in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)The current threat to health, the economy and security globally is the rise in frequency of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). Among EIDs, are zoonotic tick-borne infections which include rickettsial diseases such as ... -
Prevalence and geographical distribution of Papio hamadryas papillomavirus 1 (PhPV1) in Kenyan baboons.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Papio hamadryas papillomavirus (PhPV) 1, 2, and 3, are Alphapapillomaviruses that have been detected in Kenyan Olive baboons but the distribution is unknown. Therefore, cervical screening for PhPV1 was performed in baboons ... -
Prevalence And Intensity Of Infection With Gastrointestinal Parasites In Thomson’s Gazelles On Marula Ranch In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Science, 2013)Thomson gazelles are an important part of wildlife in Kenya. Gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites may, however, be a limiting factor to their management. Gazelles also act as reservoir hosts for helminth infections, and any ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Viral Diseases And Associated Vectors In Hot Pepper (Capsicum Spp.) Production In Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Hot pepper (Capsicum spp.) is a source of income, employment and foreign exchange in Rwanda. However, production of the crop is constrained by diseases and pests, mainly viruses and their vectors. Reports on presence of ... -
Prevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Eimeria, Cryptosporidia, Strongyloides, And Giardia Infections In Calves In Smallholder Farms In Mukurwe-ini District, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was undertaken to describe the prevalence and risk factors associated with occurrence of Eimeria, Cryptosporidia, Strongyloides and Giardia infections in calves in Mukurwe-ini District, Nyeri County. Mukurwe-ini ...