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Postharvest practices of maize farmers in Kaiti District, Kenya and the impact of hermetic storage on populations of Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin contamination.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Aflatoxin contamination in maize by Aspergillus spp. is a major problem causing food, income and health concerns. A study was carried out in Kaiti District in Lower Eastern Kenya to evaluate the effect of three months storage ... -
Kenya dairy farmer perception of moulds and mycotoxins and implications for exposure to aflatoxins: a gendered analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the tropics, staples such as maize are often contaminated with mycotoxins, harmful by-products of fungal metabolism. In particular, high exposure to aflatoxins may cause fatal illness in people and animals, while ... -
Management of snap bean insect pests and diseases by use of antagonistic fungi and plant extracts.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Use of synthetic pesticides reduces the competitiveness of Kenyan snap bean pods due to stringent regulations by importers as a result of presence of chemical residues. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness ... -
Role of universities in development of improved crop varieties, seed production, dissemination and impacts: case studies of dry, canning, snap and runner beans, pigeonpea and onions.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Mandates of universities in east, central and southern Africa have considerably changed from their traditional teaching and research roles, to greater active involvement in the development agenda of their countries, a ... -
Design of trucks for long distance transportation of cattle in Kenya and its effects on cattle deaths.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In Kenya, the distance between the livestock production areas and terminal markets is vast, making livestock movement a necessity. The condition of vehicles transporting livestock is, therefore, an important factor for ... -
Hematological and biochemical changes in horses with colic in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This was a prospective study, which involved following up cases of colic and from which blood samples for haematology and serum for biochemical analysis were collected. The haematological parameters measured were ... -
Multidrug resistance of common bacterial pathogens from wounds and otitis externa in small animals during a 10 year period in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing clinical challenge and a global public health concern. Emergence of resistant pathogens pose a threat to the patient due to the limitations and financial costs in managing them. ... -
Prevalence and associated economic losses of bovine hydatidosis in selected abattoirs in Kericho, Kenya - an analysis of abattoir data.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Hydatidosis is an emerging zoonotic parasitic disease that is caused by a dog tapeworm, Echinococcus species. The parasite has a complex life cycle with intermediate and definitive hosts. A retrospective study was carried ... -
Occurrence of antibodies to infectious bursal disease virus in non-vaccinated indigenous chicken, ducks and turkeys in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is ranked as the second most important disease of indigenous chicken, responsible for marked economic losses in Kenya after Newcastle disease. However, infected turkeys and ducks do not ... -
Associations of kennel management practices with morbidity and mortality of adult dogs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kennels provide dogs for security and for companionship; however, management errors can lead to increased susceptibility to infections hence an increase in morbidity and mortality within the populations. A cross-sectional study ... -
Factors that negatively influence consumption of traditionally fermented milk (mursik) among preschool children (1-5 years old) in Kapseret location-Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Traditionally fermented milks are widely consumed in various countries of sub-Saharan Africa and a number of health benefits to human beings are attributed to them. However, available studies show that children less than ... -
Knowledge and practices of food hygiene and safety among camel milk handlers in the pastoral camel value chain in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Camel milk contributes up to 30% of pastoral community annual caloric intake making it one of the main diets for the pastoral community. In addition, camel milk is a major source of income and serves significant cultural ... -
Audit of care of severely malnourished children aged 6-59 months at Al-Sabah Children Hospital, Juba, South Sudan.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a critical public health concern in South Sudan where an estimated 200,000 children aged under five years are at risk of being malnourished. Studies have shown that adequate and timely treatment ... -
Management of acute diarrhoea among children aged 6-59 months admitted at Juba Teaching Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)INTRODUCTION: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five worldwide and accounts for 42.9% of under-5 mortality in South Sudan. Clinical outcomes for diarrhoea correlate with the quality ... -
Comparative analysis of Video Mediated Learning and Farmer Field School approach on adoption of Striga control technologies in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Video Mediated Learning is currently promoted as a communication approach to disseminate agricultural information. Since it is an emerging tool, an evaluation to reveal effectiveness is crucial. Farmer Field School(FFS) ... -
Incidence, types and outcomes of distal limb fractures of racehorses in Kenya: a retrospective study of radiographs (2005-2014).
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This retrospective study aimed to determine the incidence of fractures affecting the distal limbs of racehorses and their outcomes. A total of 387 radiographs each showing at least one significant bone lesion were examined. ... -
Mothers' knowledge on essential newborn care at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Globally neonatal mortality remains high and in South Sudan is estimated at 52/1000 live births. Objective: To identify the gaps in the knowledge and practices of essential newborn care among postnatal mothers ... -
Community’s Perception on Zoonotic Potential of Dog Helminthes Infections in Kangemi Slum of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Dogs are the most adopted animals as pets worldwide and therefore pose a potential risk for zoonotic diseases due to the close relationship with humans. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kangemi slum of Nairobi, ... -
Gender Identity Through The Ekegusii Naming System
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper analyses Ekegusii names and how they relate to gender identity. It shows how the naming system is basically based on the premise that a male is socialized to ‘gather wealth’, hence the term omosacha (‘man/husband’), ... -
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Sexually Abused Children and Educational Status in Kenya: A Longitudinal Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Children who experience sexual abuse often meet the criteria of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other psychiatric disorders. This article examines Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their educational status among children ...
