Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effects of large herbivores on selected chemical properties of two soil types in Laikipia, savanna ecosystem, Kenya
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2007)Livestock and wildlife co-exist throughout the semi-arid ecosystems of the world. There is increasing emphasis on management activities that are both sustainable and more compatible with native biodiversity conservation. ... -
Type and frequency of dental conditions in dogs and donkeys in Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2008)This study aimed to determine the prevalence, clinical features and interventions for dental conditions affecting dogs and donkeys. Two hundred and thirty five dogs from the University of Nairobi, Small Animal Clinic ... -
A comparison of sensitivity of test kits used for diagnosis of human Brucellosis in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Animal and human health is inextricably linked. People depend on animals for nutrition, socio-economic development and companionship. Yet animals can transmit many different diseases to humans. Brucellosis is a common ... -
The potential of sweet potato (ipomoea batatas l.) leaves in contribution to vitamins and minerals in the diets of children in Tanga, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2003)cross-sectional survey and laboratory analysis was undertaken in Tanga Municipality, Tanzania from January to March 2001. The main objective of the study was to determine the potential of sweet potato (Ipomoea hatatas) ... -
Household food consumption patterns in relation to dietary adequacy of vitamin a and iron in Awasi, Nyando district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2004)A cross sectional study covering all four sub-locations of Awasi location, in Nyando District was carried out in the months of September -October 2002. A total of304 households were covered by the study. The study aimed ... -
Development of a vitamin A fortified mango nectar for primary school children in Kenya
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2010)Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a serious public health problem in Kenya; threatening the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, and its Vision 2030, by 2030 particularly on poverty reduction and ... -
Assessing the competitiveness of rice production in Mwea irrigation scheme in Kenya: a policy analysis matrix (PAM) approach
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2010)This study aimed at comparing the costs of inputs and value of outputs in rice production systems at both local and world markets. This facilitated to assess the profitability of producing rice in Mwea Irrigation Scheme ... -
Food consumption patterns of Households and the nutritional Status of the under fives and Their mothers in Suneka division, Kisii central district
(2010)A cross sectional and descriptive study was carried out in Suneka Division in Kisii Central District in the month of September and October 2002.0ver 360 households drawn from six sublocations were covered by the study. The ... -
Estimating the prevalence of game meat utilization in Nairobi using cytochrome b sequences
(Department of animal production, 2009)Consumption of meat from wildlife, so called bushmeat is gaining popularity because it offers cheaper alternative sources of protein to the food-poor families. Such illegal utilization also increases revenue for retailers ... -
Effect of abrupt changes in quality of basal diet and Amounts of concentrate on the rumen fermentation Characteristics in friesian steers
(2003)Six rumen-fistulated Friesian steers (Liveweight = 385 ± 76 kg) were used to determine the effect of abrupt dietary changes and graded levels of concentrate supplement on rumen pH, ammonia nitrogen, volatile fatty acid ... -
Effect of follicle size and cumulus oocyte complex grade on in vitro embryo developmental competence for boran cows
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 2010)Zebu cattle are the predominant cattle breed in the arid and semi arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya. The Boran, a zebu is one such breed whose full utilization is yet to be optimized as it has been viewed as a low grade animal. ... -
Cross-sectional survey of Mange infestation and contagious Caprine Plueropneumonia in Goats, Turkana District, North-western Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 2007)This thesis describes a study on a cross-sectional survey of Mange Infestation and Contagious Caprine Plueropnuemonia (CCPP) in goats, in Turkana District, North-western Kenya. The objectives were to determine the ... -
An assessment of the role of different cadres of animal health service providers in animal health service delivery in Kiambu district, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)This study was found necessary due to the changing nature of the veterinary services in Kenya whereby, hitherto, the delivery of veterinary services had been solely dependent on the government until some components were ... -
Care givers' formal and nutrition literacy and its influence on nutritional status of pre-school children in Munyu, Thika East district, Kenya
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2010)The objective and purpose of the study was to determine the influence of caregivers' formal and nutritional literacy on the nutritional status of children aged 6-36 months in Munyu location of Thika East District. The ... -
The effects of embelin (a benzoquinone compound of plant origin) on some reproductive parameters of female sprague-dawley rats.
(Department of Animal Physiology, Reproductive Biology Unit, University of Nairobi,, 2000)Embelin is a plant extract widely used as a herbal medicine against a wide range of ailments in humans. Its use has been associated with sexual debility in male subjects. Studies have shown that it actually posses ... -
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and rhizobium inoculation on growth and yield of intercropped maize (zea mays) and beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2001)Most studies on intercrops have not been conclusive. Nitrogen is one of the elements that limit maize and bean production. Since symbiotic N fixation may provide a substantial amount ofN in such a system, there is need ... -
Microbiological and chemical characterisation of the traditional manufacture of Muratina wine
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2003)The microbiological and chemical aspects of the traditional manufacturing process of Muratina (a traditional Kenyan wine) were investigated. The objective was to elucidate the scientific basis of the process. Various ... -
Early warning systems and Rain water harvesting technologies As coping mechanisms against climate change in Enkaroni -kajiado District –Kenya
(2010)The study was motivated by the need to find out whether pastoralists in Kajiado are really aware of climate change and whether any mitigation measures are been practically put in place. The broad objective of the study ... -
Production and reproductive performance of the Kenyan Ayrshire cattle
(Department of Animal Production, 2007)Data consisting of 4475 lactation records of Kenya Ayrshire cattle made from 1980 to 2005 were used to study the genetic and environmental effects on production and reproductive traits. The data were analysed by the least ... -
Evaluation of growth performance of the Kenya dual Purpose goat composites from birth to yearling
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)Growth data from 6,800 progeny of straight breds, intermediate crosses between Toggenburg (T), Anglo-Nubian (N), Small East African (E) and Galla (G) breeds in equal proportions and the resulting composites from 1982 to ...