Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Measurement and sources of multi-factor of productivity in Kenyan agriculture: 1964-1989
(The Faculty of Graduate Studies,The University of Guelph, 1992)The twofold purpose of this study was to construct a multi-factor productivity index for Kenyan agriculture and to analyze the factors responsible for this productivity change. A partial productivity index for the Kenyan ... -
Effects of commonly used analgesics and Antiinflammatory drugs, in acute and chronic Pain in the naked mole-rat (heterocephalus Glaber) using the formalin test
(1991)The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of commonly used analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs in the naked mole-rat. Two centrally acting narcotic analgesics (pethidine hydrochloride and codeine ... -
Pharmacologic and toxicologic studies on babesicidal drugs with special emphasis on quinuronium
(1984)The undesirable toxic effects of babesicidal agent quinuronium have been observed since its introduction in 1933. The main signs of salivation, defecation, lacrimation, muscular tremors and depression are thought to be ... -
Effect of land use on hydraulic properties of a nitisol and a lixisol
(1995)Infiltration rates, saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) and antecedent water content (w) were investigated in Kabete Nitisol and Kibwezi Lixisol under Forest, Grass, Cultivated Bare and Compacted Bare Landuse as ... -
Evaluation of seepage losses in unlined canals of Bura irrigation scheme
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 1991)The research project addresses itself to the evaluation of seepage losses in unlined canals in the scheme. The objectives of the study, were; to evaluate seepage losses in the conveyance and distribution system, investigate ... -
Evaluation of infiltration using the green-ampt model and rainfall-runoff data for lagan and sambret catchments, Kericho, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricul tural Engineering, 1996)The Green-Ampt model was used to evaluate the infiltration parameters by testing it on Sambret and Lagan catchments of Kericho district, Kenya. The comparison of observed and predicted surface runoff formed the basis ... -
An investigation into the bioequivalency of four carbamazepine tablet formulations available in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,, 1996)Carbamazepine is the first choice anti-epileptic drug for the control of partial and generalized tonic - clonic seizures and the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. It exhibits variable and incomplete absorption probably ... -
The relationship between income and food Consumption patterns in urban Nakuru
(1990)This thesis reports on a study carried out in Nakuru Municipality to determine the relationship between income status and food consumption patterns of its Indigenous Africans. Residents from three different income groups, ... -
An economic analysis of coconut production in Kwale district ,Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1994)This study, conducted in Kikoneni location of Kwale district, was prompted by Kenya's net importation of vegetable oil, whereby it spends almost US$ 80 million or Ksh 4.5 billion annually to purchase 200,000 metric tons ... -
''Histological and ultrastructural study of the male reproductive system of non-breeding naked mole rats (heterocephalus glaber, ruppell) and in vitro interstitial (leydig) cell response to luteinizing hormone (LH)''
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, 1992)The morphology of the male reproductive system of the naked mole rats was studied. The testes of these animals are located intra-abdominally and on histological examination; they reveal the presence of a continuous mass ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and severity of intestinal helminthiasis and some nutritional indicators in a rural child community in Mbeya District Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1994)A cross-sectional study was carried out from June to November 1991 in three rural child communities, 2-10 years of age in Mbeya district, Tanzania. This study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and ... -
Determination of the causes of secondary salinization in Kibwezi
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 1996)Following increased rates of population growth, more and more marginal land has been opened up to meet the ever increasing food demand. Crop production in the arid and semi arid lands suffers from insufficient rainfall. ... -
Hormonal profiles and the reproductive tract morphology of the Brown Bush baby(Galago garnerttii) during induced and non-induced oestrous cycles
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, 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 ... -
Vegetation and hydrologic responses to grazing Management in a south Kenya rangeland
(1996)Title: Vegetation and hydrologic responses to grazing management in a South Kenya rangeland ~ J.K. Mworia A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of three selected stocking densities ./ on infiltration rate, ... -
Effect of benzyladenine, gibberellic acid, and Ethephon on growth and flower yield of chamomile (matricaria chamomilla L.) Plants
(1998)An experiment at the University of Nairobi's Institute of Dryland Research Development and Utilization (IDRDU) in Kibwezi was conducted to study the effect of plant growth regulators benzyladenine, gibberellic acid, and ... -
The role of brucellosis as a cause of Human illness in the pastoral Narok District, Kenya
(1994)Brucellosis is a common disease among pastoralists, who live in close association with their animals. A retrospective study of medical records was undertaken to investigate the extent of brucellosis in causing ill-health ... -
Weaning practices and nutritional value of commonly used weaning diets in peri-urban communities in Kumasi, Ghana
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1993)The period of weaning is very important in determining the nutritional status of infants, since malnutrition in children under the age of five years starts mainly during the weaning period. International guidelines ...