Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of an intensive dairy farming system among small scale farmers in Nakuru District
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996)This study was undertaken to identify differences in income, milk availability, labour involvement and the nutritional status of pre-school children among F.S.K (Farming Systems Kenya) households and non-F. S.K households ... -
Structure, conduct and performance of Kisumu fish marketing stystem
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995-04)The study analyzed the structure. conduct and performance of Kisumu fish marketing system. with the aim of understanding the organi7ation of the market. the role of marketing mlddlemen. their capital outlay. costs and ... -
Causal agent of pyrethrum wilt and factors influencing the disease development
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1996)Pyrethrum production has recently been threatened by a disease characterized by wilting and subsequent death of pyrethrum plants. Information on etiology and epidemiology of the disease is scanty and generally not reliable. ... -
Effect of method of stand establishment, pruning, staking and mulching on yield of tomato (lycopersicon esculentum mill. Var. 'money-maker,)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Science, 1990)Two experiments were conducted between September, 1987 and May, 1988 at the Field Station Vegetable unit, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, to study the effects ... -
Isolation, chemical and physical investigation of oil from avocado fruit grown in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Solvent extraction is one of the methods used for extracting avocado oil. The present study examined cold solvent extraction of avocado oil using 8 different solvents. The avocado fruits, fue ... -
The effect of nitrogen rates and sources on leaf production, nitrate accumulation. and thiocyanate content in kale and collard (Brassica Oleracea var. Acephala, D.C.) leaves
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1987)Two experiments were conducted between August 1986 and March 1987 at the Field Station of Faculty of Agriculture, Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, to study the effect of rates and sources of nitrogen (N) on leaf ... -
Effect of phosphorus and nitrogen application and inoculation on growth nodulation and pod yield and quality of french bean (phaseolus vulgaris L) plants
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Diagnosis of soil and plant nutrient constraints in small-scale ground nut (Arachis Hyopaea) production systems of Western Kenya using infrared spectroscopy
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Soil fertility degradation is a major problem in Africa leading to food insecurity, ecosystem degradation and poverty. Nutrient depletion and disease epidemics have contributed to a decline in groundnut yields of 25% in ... -
Determination of Oxytetracycline residue levels in Eggs and Meat of Chicken using Microbiogical assay
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1991)Tetracyclines are some of the most widely used antibiotics in the world for human and veterinary purposes. They are effective against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as mycoplasmas, some viruses, ... -
Gully development and control on a volcanic ash soil at Olkaria, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1993-09)A study on two gullies (A and B) on a volcanic ash soil in a semi-arid area at Olkaria, in Hell's Gate National Park, was done to determine the main gully development processes, characteristics that contribute to gullying ... -
Physiological basis of yield differences in bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars
(Department of Soil Science, 1999)The study was conducted at the University of Nairobi Facul ty of Agr icul ture Farm, Kabete, located on la ti tude 10 5 I south and longitude 36° 44 I east at an altir.ude of about 1800 metres above sea level. The study ... -
Sediment yield studies in the Mathare River catchment
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1994)The Mathare catchment comprises an area of 26 Km2 and is located in the Western suburbs of Nairobi, Kenya. It is currently fitted with instruments for both rainfall measurement and runoff gauging at the Kabete field ... -
The influence of PH on the recovery of contaminating micro-organisms from honey
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)Accurate and sensitive methods for recovering contaminating micro-organisms from honey are required for an adequate control of the hygienic quality of the product. Most of these micro-organisms would be expected to be ... -
Performance of Ayrshire-Sahiwal crossbred calves at the coast
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1990)Data from Mariakani Animal Production Research Sub- Centre, at the Coast Province of Kenya, was used to estimate genetic and environmental effects on birth weight, preweaning average daily gain, we~hing weight (at 5 ... -
Genetic variability and responses to selection for the spotted stem borer, chilo partellus (swinhoe) resistance in a maize (zea mays L.) population
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1996)The maj or obj ecti ves of this study were to determine genetic variability for parameters of resistance to Partellus and other desired agronomic traits, construct and test appropriate selection procedures, and ... -
Mechanical properties of sisal,fibre reinforced concrete
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1993)Reinforcement of brittle matrices with fibres of different kinds has been shown to improve the mechanical properties of these materials. In this study, mechanical properties of sisal fibre reinforced concrete were ... -
Prevalence of dairy goat mastitis in Central Kenya Highlands
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1999)One hundred and thirty does in seven dairy goat farmer groups in Nyeri district (Central Province) were examined to determine the prevalence and aetiology of mastitis and risk factors associated with it. The goats, which ... -
Studies on experimental water intoxication in calves
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1993)water intoxication is a disease that affects all domestic livestock species but most commonly reported in calves. The aims of this study were to reproduce the disease in calves under experimental conditions and to ... -
Effect of feeding poultry waste based diets on milk production from Galla goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1991)A study was conducted to ~xamine the potential of poultry waste as a source of nitrogen in supplemental diets for lactating Galla goats. In Experiment I. eighty four goats (21 per treatment) maintained on Chloris gayana ... -
Clinical manifestation of experimental trypanosoma evansi infection in the dromedary camel and the effect of treatment on haematological, biochemical and serological values
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1993)With the growing awareness of the unique role the camel plays in agriculture and environmental preservation, increasing attention is being focused on improving its productivity and health status, so as to improve and ...