Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Pollution Reduction in the Tannery Pre-tanning Processes Through the Use of Enzymes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The process of transforming hides/skins into leather has been categorized as one of the most environmentally detrimental industries globally. Because of elevated pollution levels linked to the leather manufacturing sector, ... -
Effect of Tillage Method and Mulch on Soil Moisture Retention, Crop Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Green Gram in Semi-arid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Agricultural productivity in arid and semi-arid areas has continued declining due to low unreliable rainfall, declining soil fertility, and poor agronomic practices. This study was conducted with the aim of contributing ... -
Product and Process Development of Ready to Eat Sorghum-green Gram Cookies Enriched With Mango Powder
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The triple burden of malnutrition is still a major challenge in most developing countries including Kenya. Currently, the increased dependence on convenience foods has contributed an increased consumption of energy-dense ... -
Assessment of Effects of Climate-smart Agriculture Practices on Smallholder Farmers’ Resilience to Maize Yield Loss in Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Shocks and stresses that are caused by low maize yields cannot be avoided. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) mitigates against climate change by increase in crop and livestock yield and associated farm income. Efforts to ... -
Impact of Adoption of Improved Integrated Pest Management Practices in the Suppression of Mango Fruit Fly Infestation in Embu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fruit fly infestation is the most limiting constraint in mango production in Kenya. To enhance the suppression of this invasive pest, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology developed an auto-dissemination ... -
Phytoremediation of Hexavalent Chromium in Effluent Tannery Sludge and Chromium Contaminated Soils by Using Ricinus Communis Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Heavy metal pollution is a global problem of expanding apprehension due to its toxic effects on the environment which in turn adversely affects Flora and Fauna. Tanning industries have a sludge effluent that is highly ... -
Effects of Supplementation With Different Levels of a Multi Strain Probiotic on the Performance of Laying Chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in poultry production to enhance performance is not recommended due to accumulation of antibiotic residues end products which can confer antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to consumers. ... -
Effect of East Coast Fever Marikebuni Vaccine on Feeding and Reproductive Success of Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus
(University of Nairobi, 2022)East Coast Fever is a tick-borne disease of economic importance in bovines caused by Theileria parva, a protozoan parasite transmitted transstadially by a three-host tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. The control of ECF ... -
Assessment of Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants in Human Milk From Nairobi, Nandi, and Nyeri Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemicals that persist for long periods in environment without being degraded by natural means. They also have the tendency to build up in fat-containing foods as well ... -
Effects of Conservation Agriculture on Weed Abundance and Herbicide Residues in a Humic Nitisol in Kabete Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Conservation agriculture has often been fronted as a sustainable practice that minimizes soil degradation while improving crop yields and soil fertility through its principles of minimum tillage, mulching and crop rotation. ... -
Phytochemical Characterization and Biopesticidal Activity of Aqueous Plant Extracts Against French Bean Thrips and Aphids
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is grown by small scale farmers mainly for exports markets. Production is majorly affected by due to moisture stress content, low soil fertility, insect pests such as bean ... -
Risk Factors for Malnutrition Among Children Aged 6-59 Months Attending Sos Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malnutrition is a condition that arises from an inadequate or excessive intake of nutrients, an imbalanced consumption of essential nutrients, or a malfunction in nutrient utilization. It encompasses both under-nutrition ... -
Determination of Risk Factors Associated With Mastitis and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Bacteria Isolated From Mastitic Milk in Dairy Camels in Benaadir Region in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Camels can withstand arid and semi-arid harsh climatic conditions where crop production and other livestock species are limited. There are two camel species- Camelus bacterianus (Bactrian) and Camelus dromedarious (Arabian) ... -
An Analysis of Rain Water Harvesting Technologies and Water Quality for Irrigation and Adoption by Communities in Odwayne District, Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In recent years, there have been concerted efforts to encourage the adoption of rainwater harvesting (RWH) technologies in Somaliland, chiefly through the construction of dams, shallow wells, and underground water tanks ... -
Hydrological Modeling for Flood Risk Analysis in Mathare, Kamukunji and Makadara Sub-counties in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study is to utilize Geographic Information System (GIS)-based hydrological model with remote sensing to analyze the risk of floods in the residential areas of Mathare, Kamukunji and Makadara sub-counties ... -
Impact of Adoption of Push-pull Technologies on Smallholder Maize Farmer’s Productivity in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The push-pull technology (PPT) as an alternative to conventional pesticide use in the control of fall armyworm (FAW) and stemborer pests in maize production has received considerable attention in the recent past. However, ... -
Spatial Distribution of Psyllaephagus Bliteus and Its Impact on Glycaspis Brimblecombei Population in Eastern and Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), a sap-sucking psyllid is known to cause 20-30% defoliation, crown thinning and death of eucalypts. The main natural enemy that has proved effective against this pest ... -
Farm-level Practices and Costs of Disease in Poultry Farms Within Peri-urban Areas of Nairobi, Kenya
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Consumers’ Perceptions and Willingness to Pay for Honey Quality Attributes in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Low honey quality is among the major challenges facing the honey sector and consumers are keen on quality attributes of honey when purchasing the commodity. Despite the interventions of planting bee flora to ensure honey ...