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Effect of Newcastle Disease Vaccination on Survival of Indigenous Chicken and Association With Child Nutrition and Growth in Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Newcastle disease (ND) is a significant factor in chicken deaths worldwide and more so in smallholder flocks resulting in reduced household incomes, food security, and increased risk of malnutrition among rural communities ...
Adoption of Farm Biosecurity Measures and the Effects on Cost Efficiency of Poultry Farmers in Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) –resistance to antibiotics– is among the leading causes of death globally. The rise in AMR is largely attributed to the interaction with livestock and/or consumption of their products. The ...
Analysis of Nexus Between Climate Variability, Herd Mobility and Livestock Disease Incidences in the Rangelands of Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Arid and semi-arid lands occupy at least one-third of the planet’s land area, while in Africa, they comprise about two-thirds of the continent. These ecosystems are subject to diverse drivers including rainfall variability, ...
Transmission and Detection of Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus in Maize Seed
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is an important disease in Kenya and eastern Africa countries causing up to 100% yield losses in farmers field when not controlled. Decrease of production of maize is a threat to food security. ...
Phytochemical Composition, Toxic Effects, and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of Digitaria Abyssinica (a. Rich.) Stapf (Poaceae) Rhizome Extracts Against Selected Uropathogenic Microorganisms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most severe public health problems that affect over one hundred and fifty million people worldwide annually. They are caused by a wide range of microorganisms where Escherichia ...
Constraints to Increased Milk Productivity and Coping Mechanisms in Smallholder Farms in Bomet, Nakuru and Nyeri County Milksheds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The demand for milk and dairy products is rising despite the low milk yield from smallholder dairy animals in Kenya. The aim of this study was to document dairy production system, constraints and coping mechanisms in ...
Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
Effect of Tied Ridges on Yield and Yield Components of Maize, Sorghum and Dry Bean Under Different Agronomic Management Practices in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The principle factors causing low productivity of food crops under rain-fed agriculture are low soil fertility, unpredictable and poorly distributed rainfall that cause low soil moisture, poor crop management practices and ...
Response of Chia (Salvia Hispanica) to Water Stress, Plant Density and Nitrogen Fertilizer in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Chia (Salvia hispanica) is gaining popularity worldwide due to its nutritional and health benefits. In Kenya, production of chia seed is relatively new, and the crop has gained attention hence prompting the possibility of ...
Optimization of Processing Parameters in the Production of Mango Flakes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Mango fruit (Mangifera indica. L) is a common fruit seasonally produced in large volumes in
Kenya. However, post-harvest losses which can be attributed to a lack of enough modern
processing technology have been a bottleneck ...