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Thermoregulation and water relations of two East African antelopes: the hartebeest and impala.
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1971-03-01)1. In controlled laboratory experiments rectal temperature, cutaneous moisture evaporation and breathing rate were studied in the hartebeest and impala antelope. 2. 2. At the high air temperatures (40–50°C), the sweating ... -
Tillage practices and draft power requirements for soil moisture conservation of a hard setting soil
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, 1995)Field experiments were conducted to study the draft power requirement of four tillage operations and their effect on moisture conservation in a Luvisol soil. The experimental sites were located in Iiuni in Machakos ... -
Time budgets of maintenance activities and dietary characteristics of camels (camelus dromedarius) and goats (capra hircus) in the semi-arid southeastern Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1995)The grazing behaviour and dietary characteristics of camels and goats grazing together were studied on a 50 ha plot at Kibwezi Dryland Field station in southeastern Kenya.Tree and shrub densities of woody plants on the ... -
Tissue reaction to surgical sutures in infected wounds
(Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1976)A comparison was made between Dexon (braided polyglycolic acid), plain catgut, chromic catgut, multifilament steel, monbfilament nylon, braided silk and Mersilene (braided dacron) in infected wounds. Four groups of 15 ... -
To Analyze The Socioeconomic Factors Influencing The Adoption Of Biogas Technology In Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
To characterize dairy goat production in mount Kenya region; determination of Prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis, and antibiotic sensitivity of the Isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Dairy goat production is an emerging enterprise, which has a lot of potential for poverty alleviation, improved nutrition, and increased income for the poor; it can play a role in contribution towards Kenya’s development ... -
To Examine The Role Of Mobile Phones In Improving Potato Production In Nyandarua County
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Tomato Pest Management Practices and Efficacy of Selected Botanical Pesticides for Management of Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta Absoluta) in Kathiani, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tomato in Kenya is the second important vegetable both in production and revenue generation. In recent times, its production and yield has adversely been affected by the recently reported invasive, tomato leaf miner (Tuta ... -
Topi and their food supply
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Recent studies have provided some empirical evidence for the hypothesis that the food supply frequently limits and regulates vertebrates population. The aim of this study was to attempt to trace causal relations between ... -
Total and double-acid extractable copper and its adsorption characteristics in selected soils in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 1992)An investigation was conducted to determine the content and profile distribution of total copper (perchloric acid extractable) and double-acid (0.05N HCl + 0.025N H2SO4) extractable copper and its adsorption characteristics ... -
Total Mixed Rations Versus Traditional feeding of Dairy Cows: \Vhich way to go?
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 2001)An importar.t nutritional management consideration to achieve and maintain high production in dairy cows is relted to the allocation of feeds during each day. One way of uoing this is to maintain a proper balance of ... -
Towards integrated soil fertiuty management: quantitative Analysis of tradeoffs between risk and returns for small scale Farmers in Kiambu district, Kenya
(2013)Food insecurity in Kenya has been attributed to a number of factors, among them, fragile ecosystems and a steady decline in the growth of the agricultural sector, population pressure and slow growth in other sectors of ... -
Towards maize yield prediction in the Katumani area of Kenya
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, 1980)In this study, attempts were made to relate yield of maize grown at Katumani Agrometeorological Station to rainfall and air temperature variables by who approaches. In the first approach, yield was regressed on ... -
Towards re-positioning nutrition as a multi-sectoral priority program for improved nutritional outcomes of children under five (0-59 months) in Tigray, Ethiopia
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011-08)There is unequivocal evidence of workable solutions to the malnutrition problem in developing countries; however, nutrition remains one of the lowest investment priorities for countries that need it the most. Lack of ... -
Toxicity Of Prunus Africana And Its Effects On The Prostate Gland In Rats
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology, 1995)The present study reports on the acute and chronic toxic effects of Prunus africana in rats. The gross pathology, histopathology, haematological and biochemical findings are reported.Barks of old trees were collected, dried ... -
Toxicity studies of ajuga remota benth in rats (Rattus r et t usi and goats (Capra bircus
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1989)A.iuga remota Benth. (Labiatae or Lamiacea) is a Bmall shrub found in many areas of Kenya. especially where land has been disturbed by human activities. The plant is known to have therapeutic activities. It is used for ... -
A toxicological investigation of catha edulis forsk (miraa)
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1973)Forsk, also known as Miraa, grows in the Eastern part of the African corrt inent from Ethiopia to South Africa. The young twigs of this p'larrb are nnsticated to give a central stimulant effect. The leaves, .shcct.s and ... -
Toxicological Investigation Of Gnidia Latifolia (meisn).a Plant Commonly Used In Traditional Medicine
(Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, 1981)Gnidia latifolia (Meisn is an ubiquitous woody shrub found in the semi-arid areas of the Kenya highlands. Where it occurs, it is known to be both poisonous as well as therapeutic. It is used to treat open wounds and ... -
Toxins in certain indigenous Kenya plants
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1971)During the past years, several groups of natural products have been shown to be effective poisons, whether present in plants, micro-organisms or animal tissues. Such natural poisons may represent various classes ... -
Traffic Police Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Concerning Motor Vehicle Air Pollution at Key Nairobi Road Junctions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Vehicular air pollution is a growing problem in Kenyan cities due to high growth rates of motorized transport that contribute significantly to the increase in atmospheric particulate matter. Fuel and vehicle engine type ...