Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Grooming and its effect on the prevalence of tick borne diseases: a case study of wild yellow baboons (papio cynocephalus cynocephalus)
(Department of Medical Physiology, 2010)Behavioral studies on grooming in nonhuman primates have been carried out by several primatologists over the years. Nonhuman primates spend a lot of time grooming for various reasons which include health and social ... -
Potential of sweet potato to increase vitamin A Intake by children 25-60 months old in Rumuruti Division, Laikipia district of Kenya
(2010)Developing countries, more so those in sub-Saharan Africa, are having to grapple with high prevalence of vitamin A deficiency. Food based approaches are being recommended as the sustainable interventions. In Kenya, ... -
Nutrition knowledge and practices of trained home based care volunteers for people living with HIV/AIDS in Kakamega, district Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2007)Home-based care includes the care given to the sick and affected in their homes and care extended from the hospitals or health facilities to their homes through family participation and community involvement. One of the ... -
Diversity and abundance of bee pollinators visiting Hedgerow plants in the farmlands bordering Kakamega forest
(2009)The study was carried out in Kakamega farmland, north of the Kakamega forest, from October 2008 to March 2009, in order to determine the diversity and abundance of bee pollinators that forage on flowers in the hedgerows, ... -
Evaluation of the physico-chemical properties of selected potato varieties and clones and their potential for processing into frozen french fries
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2008)Thernost important processed potato products in Kenya are French fries (chips), followed by crisps and frozen French fries (chips). The demands for these products have increased over the years and therefore require that ... -
Application of models in prediction of dairy cattle productivity in Mbeere district, Kenya
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2010)Two models, Integrated Modeling Platform for mixed Agriculture Crop sysTem (IMP ACT) and Livestock Feeding Strategies Simulation Models (LIFE-SIM), used to assess farm characterization and prediction of milk yield were ... -
Genetic analysis of resistance to maize streak virus among mid-altitude maize inbred lines
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2009)Maize streak virus disease (MSVD) is the most destructive viral disease of maize in the Sub- Saharan Africa. In Kenya, the disease results in reduction of crop dry matter and grain yields. Like most foliar disease, the ... -
In vitro conservation of sweet potato (ipomea batatas, (l.) lam using slow growth media
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 2000)An in vitro protocol was developed for short-term conservation of sweet potato by modification of medium osmotic potential through incorporation of growth retardants namely abscisic acid (ABA), mannitol, sorbitol and ... -
Screening for Development of Resistance in the African Stem Borer (Busseola fusca Fuller) and in the Spotted Stem Borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe) to Bt-Maize o-endotoxins
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2007)The African stem borer, Busseola fusca Fuller (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Pyraridae), are the major stem borers species of great economic importance in ... -
The Effect of Road Design and Land Use on Gully Erosion: A Case Study of the Rural Access Roads in Embu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2010)The study of soil erosion in Kenya is largely limited to agricultural and pastoral land. Little attention has been given to the effects of road design on soil erosion, although they cause more inconvenience than any other ... -
Utilization of endogenous amylases and Pectinex enzymes for efficient extraction of sweetpotato Juice
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2010)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is one of the most important, versatile and underexploited crops in Kenya. Lack of organized marketing, limited consumer interest and low level of value addition are major factor ... -
Studies on the possible causes of losses in Ostrich production in selected ostrich Farms in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Commercial ostrich farming is rapidly becoming a desirable alternative source of profitable meat production among small holder farmers in Kenya. However ostrich farming in the country is severely constrained by high egg ... -
Factors influencing nutritional status of school children (5-14 years) in Kibera location, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, University of Nairobi, 2009)Malnutrition is a major public health problem in Kenya. Fifty four percent of the children under five years are malnourished out of which 30.6% are stunted, 4.8% are wasted, and 19.1% are underweight (CBS, MOH and aRC. ... -
Evaluation of Effective Microorganisms (EM) as an Additive to Improve Feed Value of Maize II Stovers
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 2009)Four studies were conducted to assess the potential of locally available feed additives in enhancing the feeding value of maize stovers. The first study surveyed the constraints to, and status of maize stover use in two ... -
Prevalence of streptococcus a gala ctiae and Staphylococcus aureus in camel (camelus dromedarius) Milk in Garissa and Wajir districts of kenya, their Sensitivity to antibiotics and acceptability of Camel milk and its products
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2010)Camel milk is commonly consumed raw by pastoralists in arid areas who may be unaware of the risks posed by such milk. It was therefore very important to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococc ... -
Textural characteristics of lactic fermented sweetpotato and its performance as sausage filler
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2007)Attempts have been made to modify textural characteristics of sweetpotato by chemical and physical treatments but no studies on the effect of lactic fermentation on its properties have been carried out. Lactic fermentation ... -
Links between Seasonal Climatic Variability and Poverty: A Case Study of Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Communities in Baringo District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2010)This study was motivated by the need to ascertain whether poverty incidence, gap and severity can vary with 'Seasonal climatic variability, and TO identify determinants of poverty in sedentary agro-pastoral and semi-nomadic ... -
The effect of filter mud and factory ash on the physical dynamic and chemical properties of aggregated sugarcane soils from Kilombero sugar estates, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1982) -
The effect of spacing, fertilizer rate and method of fertilizer placement on the yield and yield components of two potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) varieties: Annett and B53
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1980)This thesis reports on experimental work carried out on Irish Potato (Solanum Tuberosum ; over two seasons: 1976 - 79 short rains (SEASON I) and 1979 long rains (SEASON II), at Kabete Faculty of Agriculture Field Station ... -
Evaluation of sesame(sesamum indicum l.) genotypes for drought stress
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1994)