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Spatial distribution and assessment of genetic diversity of the Kenyan mountain Bongo (Tragelaphus Eurycerus Isaaciy) using DNA based molecular markers
(2008-09)
The Kenyan mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is an endangered
Tragelaphine antelope sub-species endemic to Mt. Kenya- Aberdare ecosystems.
This antelope has currently been reduced to pockets of small populations ...
Feeding practices and nutritional status of Children 6-36 months in muslim and christian Households: a human rights perspective (a case study of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The right to adequate food and nutrition is a powerful tool to combat malnutrition and hunger
worldwide. Current thinking views integration of human rights into nutrition programming as an
essential component in which ...
A social-economic analysis of preferences for fodder legumes and information flow among farmers
(2007-05)
Low quantities and poor quality basal diet, and lack of high quality protein feeds have
been identified as the major constraints to improved milk production in sub-Saharan
Africa. In Kenya the problem is compounded by ...
Effect of composted farmyard manure and nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield of maize (zea mays L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Fertilizer use in Kenya and Africa has been on a declining trend, because of high maize
production-input prices relative to output price. With increased prices of fertilizers there
is a need for maize production guidelines ...
The prevalence and risk factors for hydatidosis in man, sheep and goats in northwesternTurkana district, Kenya
(2009)
Hydatidosis is a cyclo-zoonotic disease caused by larval stages of the parasitic tapeworms
of the genus Echinococcus. The disease is a public health importance among the Turkana
pastoral community. The previous estimates ...
Evaluation of indigenous methods for the control of the maize weevil sitophilus zeamais (coleoptera: curculionidae) in stored maize
(2008)
A survey carried out in three divisions of Bungoma district, Western Kenya, confirmed that
Sitophilus zeatnais was the predominant pest in the farm stores. Of the 100 farmers
interviewed, 9g% stored maize on their farms, ...
Studies on preventive and curative ethnoveterinary remedies applied by the Rendille/Ariaal and Gabra communities of Marsabit district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
This study was undertaken to take stock of the existing traditional veterinary knowledge
and practices among the Rendilie/Ariaal and Gabra ethnic groups of Marsabit District and
to determine the antibacterial activity ...
Incidence and composition of causal agents of root rots complex in common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l) and molecular characterization of rhizoctonia solani isolates from Embu, District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Over the last decade, root rot diseases have increased in importance and in some cases resulting
in up to 100% loss in the yield of beans. In Kenya, the incidence of bean root rots is well
documented in Western province. ...
A survey of human Taeniosis/Bovine cysticercosis in Northern Turkana District,Kenya
(2008)
Bovine cysticercosis IS a zoonosis of socioeconomic and public health importance. A
survey was carried out in northern Turkana District to: 1) estimate the prevalence of bovine
cysticercosis using serology and meat ...
Ethnoveterinary and phytomedicinal practices among the Bahima community in Uganda: test of indigenous knowledge using plant anthelmintics
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Ethnoveterinary medicine has been practiced in East Africa for many years and is still being
practiced though on a declining trend, and a lot of valuable information can be lost or
distorted whenever a medicine man dies ...