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Cross-sectional survey of Mange infestation and contagious Caprine Plueropneumonia in Goats, Turkana District, North-western Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 2007)This thesis describes a study on a cross-sectional survey of Mange Infestation and Contagious Caprine Plueropnuemonia (CCPP) in goats, in Turkana District, North-western Kenya. The objectives were to determine the ... -
Cultural Practices, Exclusive Breastfeeding and Nutrition Status Among Children 0–12 Months in Voinjama District, Liberia
(University of nairobi, 2022)The health of women and children has been a target for United Nations World Health Organization. For instance, the health and nutrition status of children under six months solely depends on exclusive breastfeeding where ... -
Cultural studies and assessment of seed borne inoculum of Pyricularia grisea (Anamorph Magnaporthe Grisea) on and in Finger Millet Seed and its implication on blast incidence and severity
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2002)Blast of finger millet caused by Pyricularia grisea anamorph Magnaporthe grisea has been reported to be a major constraint of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) production in Kenya causing 10 - 90 % losses in farmers ... -
Cultural studies on two cercospora species of sesame and their interactions with some sesamum germplasm in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Conditions influencing in vitro growth and sporulation of Cercospora sesami and C. sesamicola were investigated to determine appropriate techniques for producing adequate quantities of inocula for use in the creation of ... -
Cultural, Biochemical And Antigenic Characteristics Of Caprine Mycoplasma Isolated In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1983)Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCP?) is an acute disease of goats characterized by- acute fibrinous pneumonia and pleuritis. !£hree Mycoplasma species namely, Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides (Y-goat), M. mycoides ... -
Cupressus Lusitanica Miller growth and yield studies in Kenya
(University of Dar - es- aalam, 1977)This, is a growth and yield study of cupressus lusitanica miller und.er the present saw timber management schedules in Kenya.. It is based on 133 permanent sample plots maintained by the Kenya Forest Department. Site quality ... -
Cyclical development of Trypanosoma (nannomonas) Congolense broden in Glossina Morsitans centralis machado, glossina fuscipes fuscipes newstead and glossina brevipalpis newstead
(Agricultural Entomology, University of Nairobi, 1989)Developmental cycle of Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) congolense Broden in Glossina morsitans centralis Machado, ~. fuscipes fuscipes Newstead and~. brevipalpis Newstead was investigated with a view to better understand this ... -
Cyrosurgery and Immunotherapy of Squamous cell Carcinoma in Cattle
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1981)An investigation was conducted to assess the incidence and. identify the predisposing factors of bovine squamous cell carcinoma in Kenya. The incidence, breed susceptibility, sites of origin and age distribution ... -
Daily intake and quality of drinking water among children aged 10 - 12 years in Westlands division, Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2010)The Government of Kenya, in the fight against water borne diseases, introduced a public health intervention in primary schools. The importance of water in the diet is taught to school children from ten years of age. The ... -
Dairy Cattle Breeding Policy For Kenyan Smallholders: An Evaluation Based On A Demographic Stationary State Productivity Model
(University of NairobiCollege Of Agriculture And Veterinary Sciences, 2001)A study was done based on records generated in the periocl 1980- 1992 in 398 smallholder herds in 23 districts located in the high and medium potential areas at low, medium and high aItitudes to evaluate two long term ... -
Dairy cattle husbandry among women farmers in Vihiga District: prospects and constraints
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1999)The purpose of this study was to examine the role of women in livestock production, and in particular dairy production, as a complimentary, income-generating activity which significantly contributes to the overall ... -
Dairy performance of Holstein-Friesian cattle and their crosses under semi-arid environment of Eastern Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 2006)A total of 1,338 records made by Kenya Holstein-Friesian (K-llF) and crossbred (CB) cattle during 1972 to 2000 were used to evaluate 305-day adjusted lactation milk yield, milk yield per day of calving interval, calving ... -
Decontamination of Chrome Leather Waste and Its Modification for Use as a Commercial Fertilizer
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Chrome tanning is the most popular form of tannage worldwide due to the superior quality and versatility of the resultant leather compared to all other leather tanning materials. However, waste emanating from the production ... -
Delivery of Technical Information to Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kiambu District
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 2002)A survey was conducted to determine the sources and delivery of' technical information to smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu District. Sixty-three farmers in three wealth groups (rich. medium, poor) of21 farmers each ... -
Density, distribution and habitat utilization patterns of Elephants(Loxodonta Africana, Blumenbaeh, 1797) in Southern Aberdare Ranges, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2005)The African elephant IS an endangered species over most of its range. Frequent monitoring of elephant numbers is critical to its conservation. Census of elephants in African savannah ecosystems involves aerial and ground ... -
Deployment of organic substrates and biocontrol agents for nematode management in carnations
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2009)Plant parasitic nematodes cause yieldreductions in ornamental crops of up to 11%, however, intensive use of nematicides is being discouraged worldwide making environmental friendly management approaches a necessity. Thus ... -
A description of the pastoral Camel production system in Moyale District, Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1999)A description of the pastoral camel production system of the camel keeping pastoralists of Moyale district is presented. The study focuses on herd management, identification of production constraints and explores ... -
Descriptive analysis of the Dairy - Crop mixed farming system in // Wundanyi Division of Taita District, Kenya
(2010)This study was carried out to analyse the mixed crop-dairy farming system in the highlands of Wundanyi Division, Taita District, Kenya. The aims of the study were to identify the farmers' objectives; to determine resource ... -
Design parameters for rainwater catchment systems in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricul tural Engineering, 1996)The study entails the analysis of design parameters for rainwater catchment systems CRWCS) as a source of water supp ly, especially in the semi-arid and arid lands CASAL) where other sources of water are limited. The ... -
Design, fabrication and testing of a sugarcane farm furrower
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi,, 2001)Field studies were carried out to evaluate the performance of two furrowers that were in use for furrowing at Mumias sugar company: a double mouldboard furrower and a flat-plate furrower, using an undamped spring ...