Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization and Plant Density on Growth, Yield, Quality and Shelf-life of Bulb Onions (Allium Cepa L)
(University Of Nairobi, 1993)Two experiments were conducted at the field station of the University of Nairobi, Kabete and at the National Horticultural Research Centre, Thika during the Short rains and Long rains, 1990 and 1991 respectively. In the ... -
Determinination of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts associated with the traditional fermented camel milk product
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The purpose of the study was to determine the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts associated with the traditional fermented camel milk product (suusac) of the Somali community in Kenya. The traditional method of suusac ... -
Development of a Latex Slide Agglutination Test and Its Use for Serodiagnosis of Heartwater ( Cowdria Ruminantium Infection ) in Small Rum in Ants
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Heartwater is a febrile tick-borne disease of domestic and wild ruminants. The serological tests, for example, 1FAT, ELISA and nucleic acid based tests which are currently used for diagnosis of heartwater require sophisticated ... -
The Prevalence, Distribution and Economic Importance of Fasciolosis in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2002)Fasciolosis is a trematodc zoonotic disease of public health and economic importance. The disease in humans is hardly recognized by medical doctors and is rarely considered as a differential diagnosis among other parasitic ... -
Effect of beta-carotene Supplementation on fertility of dairy Cattle in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1991)A field feeding trial was conducted to determine the effect of B-carotene supplementation on the fertility of dairy cows, and disease resistance in cows and their calves. Using stratified randomization according to parity ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Surface Soil Removal on the Growth of Wheat
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The study was conducted at the National Plant breeding Research Station in Njoro. The main objectives of the study were to evaluate the effect of surface soil removal on the growth of wheat, and to determine whether chemical ... -
The Nutritive Value of Treated Maize Cobs
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Two experiments were conducted at Kitale National Agricultural Research Station to study the effect of grinding and chemical treatment on the nutritive value of maize cobs. In Experiment I the digestibility of treated ... -
A comparison of nutritional status of preschool children of cooperative and individual farmers in rural Ethiopia
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The Effect Of Time Of Nitrogen Application On The Growth, Yield And Nitrogen Content Of Three Maize (Zea Mays L) Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 1990)A study was conducted at the Kabete field station of the University of Nairobi, Kenya over two rainy seasons with the first crop planted in 1989 and the second in early 1990. The objectives was to investigate the best time ... -
Etiology, Epidemiology and Control of Bean Scab Caused by Elsinoe Phaseoli Jenkins F. Sp Vulgare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Food, clothing and shelter are considered to be man's three basic needs. While these may not be all that man requires for existence, it cannot be disputed that without them, especially food, man will literally starve to ... -
Studies on bovine anaplasmosis The comparative pathogenicity and immunological relationship of anaplasma centrale to anaplasma marginale
(University of Nairobi, 1965)A limited serological surrey of the inoidenoe of borine anaplasmosis in east afrioa indicates a high lerel of infeotion* it is probable that anaplasmosis is endemic in most areas of east afrioa where oattle are produoed ... -
Studies on Pigeonpea Leaespot: Etiology and the Effect of Plant Age and Leaf Position on Susceptibility of Pigeonpea (Cajanus Cajan )to the Leafspot Pathogen (Mycovellosiella Cajani)
(University of Nairobi, 1991)In recent years incidence of Mycovellosiella leafspot damage has increased considerably especially during the wetter seasons in the pigeonpea growing areas. Regular occurrence of the disease has been noted both in the ... -
An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was undertaken to assess the impacts of adoption of various types of coffee certifications on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The main objective of this study was to compare the livelihood of farmers ... -
Xylazine hydrochloride and ketamine hydrochloride combinations for general anaesthesia in sheep
(University of Nairobi, 1982)Xylazine and Ketamine combinations for general anaesthesia have been used in horses, cattle and goats. The literature available contained little research into the anaesthetic, analgesic, muscle relaxant arid hematologic ... -
The effects of trellising, spacing and pruning on fruit yields and quality, disease incidences and production life of purple passion fruit at Thika, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1977)The purple passion fruit is grown commercially in Kenya partly for the fresh market (both local and export markets), but most fruits are used for juice extraction. Although passion fruit has been grown in Kenya for a long ... -
Dissemination And Adoption Of Improved Fodder Trees: The Case Of Calliandra Calothyrsus In Embu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)This study assessed the effectiveness of different extension methods in reaching farmers in different gender categories of dairy farms to inform them about Calliandra calothyrsus fodder trees technology and also factors ... -
Diet Selection And Nutrition Of Sheep (Ovis Aries Linnaeus) And Grant’s Gazelles (Gazella Granti Brooke) On Kapiti Ranch, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)A study was conducted to determine seasonal diet selection and nutritional characteristics of sheep and Grant’s gazelles on Kapiti ranch in southeastern Kenya The frequency and biomass production ot herbaceous plants were ... -
Antigens of brucella melitensis in immunodiffusion and serological diagnosis of caprine brucellosis
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The sonic extracts of Brucella melitensis Strain 16M were studied in agar gel immunodiffusion test after they had undergone differential centrifugation and concentration. The number of precipitin lines obtained varied with ... -
A study of some environmental effects on the physiology of Jersey and Friesian cattle in the lake crescent area of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1969)It is hypothesised that Bos taurus breeds of dairy cattle are subjected to stress, either directly or indirectly, by the environment of the Lake Crescent region of Uganda. The response to this stress is examined by observing ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of antimicrobial ani) bioactivity of plant used in ethnomedicine and ethnoveterinary medicine in Machakos and Kitui areas, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)The use of plants to cure diseases and relieve physical sufferings started from the earliest times of mankind's history. In Africa, 80% of the population uses traditional medicine for primary health care. Due to antimicrobial ...