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Benzimidazole resistance in a field population of Haemonchus contortus from sheep in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary pathology, Microbiology $ Parasitology, 1994)A controlled anthelmintic efficacy test was used to confirm results of faecal egg count reduction test obtained earlier from a field survey where field strains of Haemonchus contortus were suspected to be resitant to ... -
Besnoitiosis and other skin diseases fo cattle (Bos indicus) in Uganda.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kabete, Kenya, 1968-03) -
Beyond commodity crops: strengthening young scientists capacity for research on underutilised species in sub-Saharan Africa
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)Concerns over food and nutrition security within a climate change scenario have brought about a growing interest in agricultural diversification and the conservation and use of neglected and underutilised species (NUS). ... -
Beyond elite capture? Community-based natural resource management and power in Mohammed Nagar village, Andhra Pradesh, India
(University of Nairobi.Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2010-09)Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) projects and policies often aim to improve the livelihoods of rural people who depend on natural resources, and to promote democratic decision making and equitable benefit ... -
The Binding of Dietary Protein by Sorghum Tannins in the Digestive Tract of Pigs
(Department of Animal Production, 1984)The effects of reconstitution of sorghums on dry matter, energy, pro tein and amino acid digestibilities, and the nature of protein binding by sorghum tan nins during digestion were investigated. Grains from a high and ... -
Bioavailability of cobalt and anthelmintic effects of Albendazole fortified with cobalt (vermitan super) in sheep
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2010)The present study was carried out to compare the use of liver and plasma analysis as methods of assessing the status of cobalt, zinc and selenium in sheep, and to assess the anthelmintic efficacy of fortified and non-fortified ... -
Bioavailability of cobalt, zinc and selenium and anthelmintic effects of fortified and non-fortified albendazole in Sheep
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2011)The present study was carried out to compare the use of liver and plasma analysis as methods of assessing the status of cobalt, zinc and selenium in sheep, and to assess the anthelmintic efficacy of fortified and non-fortified ... -
Bioavailability study of phenylbutazone in cattle
(University of NairobiFaculty Of Veterinary Science, 1991)The bioavailability of phenylbutazone was investigated in six adult cattle in a crossover study after intravenous and oral administration of the drug at a dose rate of 4.4 mg/kg. The drug concentration in plasma was ... -
Biochemical and haematological changes mediated by a chloroform extract of Prunus africana stem bark in rats
(2000)Various amounts of a chloroform extract of Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkm. (Syn: Pygeum africanum Hook. f.) (Rosaceae) were fed to randomised groups of male Sprague-Dawley rats. The extract did not affect body weight ... -
Biochemical and haematological effects of a revised dosage schedule of phenylbutazone in horses
(1983)Five pairs of matched horses were used to study the biochemical and haematological effects of a revised dosage schedule of phenylbutazone. One group of five horses received a phenylbutazone paste formulation daily for 12 ... -
Biochemical and haematological effects of phenylbutazone in horses
(1983)Five matched pairs of horses were used to investigate the effects of phenylbutazone on a range of physiological, biochemical and haematological variables. The drug was given by mouth daily for 15 consecutive days at the ... -
Biochemical and haematological effects of phenylbutazone in riding horses [anti-inflammatory agent]
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1982) -
Biochemical composition of pigeonpea genotypes in Kenya
(Southern Cross Publishers, 2019)Pigeonpea is an important crop in semi-arid tropics and sub-tropics. The improvement and utilization of this crop in East Africa can enhance food and nutrition security. A study was carried out to examine variation in ... -
Biocontrol of Fusarium root rot in beans by antagonistic Trichoderma fungi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is one of the most important economic crop which is attacked by serious diseases such as Fusarium root rot. In this study, the efficacy of Trichoderma viride and T. koningii were evaluated ... -
Biocontrol-based strategies for improving soil health and managing plant-parasitic nematodes in coffee production
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Coffee is an important commodity for Kenya, where production is steadily declining, despite a global rise in demand. Of the various constraints affecting production, plant-parasitic nematodes are a significant, but often ... -
Biodiversity and Enterotoxigenic Potential of Staphylococci Isolated from Raw and Spontaneously Fermented Camel Milk
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)Aims: To characterise the diversity, genotypic and phenotypic properties of coagulase negative and coagulase positive staphylococci from camel milk. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Department ... -
Biodiversity in natural versus managed forest in Denmark
(University of Nairobi,Institute of peace and environmental studies, 1996)During recent millennia the biodiversity patterns of the Danish forests have changed. Many of the rare or threatened species in Denmark are related to habitats characteristic of natural forest ecosystems. By comparing the ... -
The biodiversity of traditional vegetables: Kenya
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1999) -
Biofortified cassava with pro-vitamin A is sensory and culturally acceptable for consumption by primary school children in Kenya.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-08)BACKGROUND: Biofortification of cassava with pro-vitamin A can potentially reduce vitamin A deficiency in low-income countries. However, little is known about consumer acceptance of this deep yellow variety of cassava ... -
Biofortified yellow cassava and vitamin A status of Kenyan children: a randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)BACKGROUND: Whereas conventional white cassava roots are devoid of provitamin A, biofortified yellow varieties are naturally rich in β-carotene, the primary provitamin A carotenoid. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the effect ...