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Prevalence Of Aflatoxin In Milk Sold Informally In Nairobi And The Effect Of Boiling And Fermentation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It has been observed that milk in Kenya is contaminated with aflatoxin M1 which is transferred from the feeds consumed by the cows. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of AFM1 in raw milk informally sold in ... -
Prevalence Of Aflatoxin In Milk Sold Informally In Nairobi And The Effect Of Boiling And Fermentation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It has been observed that milk in Kenya is contaminated with AFM1 which is transferred from the feeds consumed by the cows. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of AFM1 in raw milk informally sold in peri-urban ... -
Prevalence of Anaplasma and Babesia Infections and Their Associated Risk Factors Among Calves in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis represent major constraints to livestock production in many developing countries. Both Babesia and Anaplasma species are transmitted by ticks. However, Anaplasma species can be transmitted by ... -
Prevalence of anemia in infants 3-6 months in relation to breastfeeding practises: A case of Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital,Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Although studies have been carried out on breastfeeding and supplementary feeding of infants, so far, little information exist on the relationship between breastfeeding practices and the development of anemia in infants. ... -
Prevalence Of Antimicrobial Resistance And Characterization Of Resistance Genes In Escherichia Coli Isolates From Captive Baboons In Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department Of Public Health, Pharmacology And Toxicology, 2011-01)The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance is a major public health problem globally. In Kenya and the rest of developing countries the problem of antimicrobial resistance is much pressing especially due to ... -
Prevalence Of Bovine Tuberculosis In Slaughter Cattle In Kenya: A Pathological And Microbiological Study.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, 2011-01)Bovine Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium bovis primarily in cattle is one of the most important zoonotic diseases with a worldwide distribution. M bovis is the principal agent of tuberculosis in a wide range of ... -
Prevalence of Brucella in Milk Produced Under Open and Zero-grazing Systems in Rwanda and Risk of Exposure Among Milk Consumers in Cattle-keeping Households
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Studies on Brucella prevalence in milk produced in Rwanda are limited. Brucellosis knowledge among cattle farmers and the risk of exposure to Brucella through milk consumption are, also, poorly documented. A study was, ... -
Prevalence of Cassava Bacterial Blight in Kenyan Coast, Its Characterization and Early Management in Planting Materials
(UON, 2021)Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is one of the major crops among the roots and tubers consumed in Kenya and Africa at large. It is one of the strategic food security crops in rural livelihoods. The crop is faced by biotic ... -
Prevalence of dairy goat mastitis in Central Kenya Highlands
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1999)One hundred and thirty does in seven dairy goat farmer groups in Nyeri district (Central Province) were examined to determine the prevalence and aetiology of mastitis and risk factors associated with it. The goats, which ... -
Prevalence of fusarium and aspergillus species in maize grain from Kitui, Machakos and Meru and use of near infra-red light sorting to remove fumonisins and aflatoxin contaminated grain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mycotoxin poisoning in maize has been a frequent occurrence in Kenya with the most significant outbreak being that of 2004 when 317 patients and 125 deaths were recorded. Mycotoxin contaminated grains cannot be obviously ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Associated Factors in Zebu Calves Among Pastoralists in Isiolo County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Helminthosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by nematodes, cestodes and trematodes, which causes sub-optimal production, reproduction, early culling, work capacity, extra cost of treatment, reduced market values of ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Anthelmintic Use and Resistance in Selected Sheep Farms in Kasarani, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The adverse effects of gastrointestinal parasitic infection have resulted in low productivity of sheep in Kenya. As a result, farmers relied on anthelmintic therapy that may lead to occurrence of anthelmintic resistance. ... -
The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism, control practices and occurence of anthelmintic resistance in commercial pig farms in Thika district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Mtcrobiology and Parasitology, 2001)One of the objectives of the present study was to establish the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in 35 commercial pig farms in Thika District. Central Kenya. Faecal samples were collected from ... -
The prevalence of iron deficiency and the associated factors in children aged 6-59 months in central equatoria state, Juba- south Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The general objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and the associated factors in children aged 6-59 months in south Sudan’s Central Equatoria state in Juba. A cross-sectional study was ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition among children 6-59 months and some selected maternal associated factors in Busia Sub-district in Tororo District, Uganda
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000-06)Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem of considerable concern in developing countries. Food intake and disease are considered as immediate causes of the problem, aggravated by poor hygiene and sanitation. ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition and its associated factors among children aged 6-59 months living in Kangemi and Gichagj Sub locations. Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004-12)Malnutrition, which is a wide spread problem with devastating consequences, weakens immune system and worsens illness. It is a factor in about half of the deaths that occur among children under five years of age. ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition and Some associated factors among Pre-school children in an urban Slum, Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(1997)A cross-sectional survey was carried out in Kibera, an urban slum, Nairobi, Kenya to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among pre-school children. The study covered 226 randomly selected households with 335 ... -
Prevalence Of Mastitis And Associated Risk Factors In Dairy Goats In Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Dairy goat production is playing an important role in the improvement of income of the poor farmers, poverty and hunger alleviation, though the enterprises are still faced with numerous challenges such as diseases, inbreeding, ... -
Prevalence of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Efficacy of Multi-spectral Kernel Sorting and Irradiation Techniques in Management of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize, the main staple food in Kenya is largely affected by mycotoxin contamination mainly aflatoxin and fumonisins due to attack by toxigenic Aspergillus and Fusarium species, resulting in health and economic burdens. The ... -
Prevalence of obesity, its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics and associated morbidity with respect to hypertension and glycosuria in an urban population of Tanzania
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1990)This study served to determine the prevalence of obesity, morbidity Obesity, morbidity its determinants and its associated in an urban population of Tanzania. its determinants and accompanying in a randomly selected ...