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Differential factors between participants and non-participants in women groups and their relationship with nutritional status of children below the age of five years, in Msambweni location, Kwale district - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
This comparative study was carried out betwe-en· members and
non members of women groups living in Msambweni Location, Kwale
district. The aim of the study was to identify characteristics
of mothers and households that ...
Estimation of runoff volumes and peak rates from rural catchments in Kenya
(1994)
The estimation of runoff volumes and peak rates of runoff
was carried out in two rural catchments in Kenya. The
catchments viz., Sambret (7.02 km2) and Lagan (5.44 km2) lie
in the headwaters of the lake victoria drainage ...
Determination of economically optimal rates of Fertilizer use and implications in Irish potato production in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
This study is on determination of economically optimal fertilizer rates in Irish
potato production for four agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in Kenya, namely Upper
Midland-2 (UM2), Lower Highland-3 (LH3), Lower Highland-I ...
Hormonal profiles and the reproductive tract morphology of the Brown Bush baby(Galago garnerttii) during induced and non-induced oestrous cycles
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
The aim of the study was first to characterize
endocrine profiles of the brown bush-baby (Galago
garnettii) during the oestrous cycle and during
pregnancy. The second part looked at the effect of
inducing gonadotropins ...
Effect of biotin supplementation on performance of chicken broilers
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
Three experiments were carried out to evaluate the effect of
biotin supplementation on performance of broiler chicken.
Rovimix H2 was the source of available biotin. Experiment One
basal diet was formulated to provide ...
Thermal and metabolic adaptations to heat and exercise in two East African herbivores, the domestic donkey (equus asinus asinus) and the one-humped camel (camelus dromedarius
(1990)
In this study, thermal and metabolic adaptations
to heat and exercise have been investigated in the two
species during treadmill running at speeds between 0-
15 km.h-1 and on gradients between 0-70• An open
flow system ...
Contribution of fruits and vegetables to dietary intakes of vitamins A and C, and iron in children 3-5 years old, district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
A cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out in
Bomet district, from December, 1996 to the beginning of March,
1997, a period during which availability of fruits and vegetables
in the district were considered ...
Studies on cytokines and nitric oxide in relation to Cowdria Ruminantium infection
(1998)
This thesis describes studies on the pathogenesis of heartwater by investigating
the effects of cytokines and nitric oxide (NO) in experimental Cowdria ruminantium
infections in in vitro and in vivo models. The latter ...
Evaluation of 4-aminopyridine and yohimbine for the antagonism of xylazine hydrochloride in small East Africa.N goats
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
There is no information available about the antagonism of xylazine by 4- aminopyridine and yohimbine
in goats. This study was therefore designed to determine the optimal dose regimes of 4-
aminopyridine and yohimbine for ...
Participation of rural communities in management and conservation of rangeland resources: the case of Elodaya project, Sudan
(1997)
The study was carried out to determine the roles of community
participation in management and conservation of rangelands and the
socio-economic impact of Elodaya project on the local communities
using direct interviews ...