Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Title
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A study of design,construction and bank stabilization of fanya juu terraces at Kabete, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Science, 1983)The application of fanya juu terraces for soil and water conservation in high and low rainfall areas is on the increase, Fanya juu terraces have become popular because they are easy to construct, less infertile subsoil ... -
A study of dietary patterns, nutritional status and dental caries in pre-school children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1998)A cross-sectional study covering 16 pre-schools randomly selected from four divisions in the city of Nairobi was carried out between January and April 1997. A total of 304 children aged 3-5 years were covered by the ... -
Study of differential diagnosis of flu-like diseases with emphasis on brucellosis, in Narok District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997)Flu-like diseases that present with non-specific symptoms pose big diagnostic problems to clinicians. Brucellosis, malaria, typhoid, streptococcal infections and rheumatism, which are in this category, were studied to ... -
Study of extent of use, efficacy and acute toxic effects of selected antidiabetic plants in Nyeri and Narok Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Emergence of non-communicable diseases has posed a great health challenge worldwide. Particularly; prevalence of diabetes mellitus has been on the increase among communities of both developed and developing countries. In ... -
A study of factors associated with intestinal immunoglobulin A in children with diarrhoea only and those with diarrhoea and malnutrition
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1994)A cross sectional study was undertaken to determine the role of intestinal immunoglobulin A (IgA) in prevention from, or limitation of diarrhoea disease among normal, malnourished and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ... -
A study of factors associated with potential human exposure to pesticides and levels of lead, copper and organochlorine residues in fish and soil sediments in Kirinyaga South district
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2012)Exposure to pesticides, heavy metals and other chemical residues poses health risk to human beings and farm animals. This may occur directly or indirectly especially during pesticide application by farmers when carrying ... -
A study of factors influencing endemic stability and instability to theileriosis and babesiosis on dairy production in Murang'a district,Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1997)This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology of theileriosis on smallholder dairy farms in Murang'a District situated in central highlands of Kenya. The main objectives were: 1) to characterise different areas within ... -
A study of factors influencing pig health, productivity, and economics of interventions in smallholder pig farms in Kikuyu division, Kiambu district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2001)In Kenya information on factors that limit optimal health and productivity in smallholder pig herds is lacking. The objectives of this study were therefore to: I. Describe the herd -level characteristics and the farmers' ... -
A Study Of Follicular Dynamics In The Kenyan Boran Cow
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2013)Although ovarian follicular dynamics has been documented in some Zebu cows, literature on the same for the Boran cow is scarce. The current study aimed at providing this information so as to optimize capacity of this ... -
A study of making concentrated starter culture for Mala production in Kenya with special emphasis on small scale manufacturers
(University of NairobiFood Nutrition & Technology, 1989)The overall objective of this study was to produce a bulk concentrated mala culture for use directly producers. culturing composed in mala production by small scale mala 'Mala' is a sour milk product obtained by pausterised ... -
Study Of Mastitis, Milk Hygiene And Prevalence Of Brucellosis In Camels In Northeastern Province, Kenya
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A study of muscle Cysticercosis in wild Animals of Kenya
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Study of pseudoarthrosis of the bovine metacarpophalangeal joints
(Department of clinical studies, University of Nairobi, 1995)Experimental surgical curettage of the left lateral metacarpophalangeal ( LLMCP ) joints of calves was performed in an attempt to develop and describe a suitable surgical and post-operative management protocol for creating ... -
A study of sheep helminthosis with special emphasis on patterns of infection and the development and survival of haemonchus contortus larvae in Muguga, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1996)Helminthiasis is recognised as a major production and health constraint of small ruminants in Africa, including Kenya. Among the helminthosis, haemonchosis has been recognised as a serious and persistent constraint in ... -
A study of soil erosion associated with new settlement in the Longonot-Kijabe area of Kenya, and proposals for its control
(University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Science, 1983-06)Due to high population growth and scarcity of arable land in Kenya, people have been forced to settle on land which is marginal for cropping on account of low and unreliable rainfall, steep slopes or poor soils, ... -
A study of some environmental effects on the physiology of Jersey and Friesian cattle in the lake crescent area of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1969)It is hypothesised that Bos taurus breeds of dairy cattle are subjected to stress, either directly or indirectly, by the environment of the Lake Crescent region of Uganda. The response to this stress is examined by observing ... -
A study of some factors affecting reproductive performance in female pigs in Kenya
(Veterinary Clinical Studies. University of Nairobi, 1985)The objective of the pig industry is to produce a large number of healthy piglets efficiently and economically. Thus the sow is the productive unit of industry. The reproductive processes of the sow include estrous ... -
A Study of Some Factors That May Affect Semen Quantity and Quality as Well as Libido in Four Breeds of Dairy Bulls.
(University of Nairobi, 1994)Artificial insemination, an important applied reproductive technology which is used worldwide in animal breeding has been used in Kenya since 1935. The Central Artificial Insemination Station (C.A.I.S), Kabete was established ... -
Study of the agronomic and physiological response of field bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) cultivars to soil water deficits
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1993-04-21)Four common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars namely, White Haricot, Ulonzo, GLP- 2, Okuodo were grown in the field and glass house experiments and subjected to different watering levels. A fifth variety, GLP-I004 ...