Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Efficacy of buparvaquone in the treatment of ECF cases in the Kabete area of Kiambu district of Kenya: preliminary results.
(University of Nairobi,, 1993)A retrospective study of 24 cattle in the Kabete area, Kenya, which had been treated for East Coast Fever with buparvaquone (2.5 mg/kg) showed that 5 of the animals recovered after a single dose, and 10 recovered after a ... -
Periodicity In The Quantity And Ratio Of Pheromone Components In Volatile Emissions From Virgin Females Of The Spotted Stalk Borer Moth Chilo Partellus (Swinhoe).
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Volatile sex pheromone was collected from the extruded pheromone gland of females of the spotted stalk borer moth Chilo partellus and trapped on glass wool. The pheromone was collected from females on the night of eclosion, ... -
Changes in saturated hydraulic conductivity in selected soils of Kenya irrigated with waters of variable salt content.
(University of Nairobi,, 1986)Data for a Pellic Vertisol, a Chromic Luvisol and an Orthic Ferralsol showed that saturated hydraulic conductivity would be seriously affected by irrigation waters with SAR values in excess of 10.0, 14.8 and 28.9 respectively -
Survey Of Bacterial Diseases And Antibiotic Resistance In The Small Animal Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 1994)184 animals with bacterial infections were seen during the period November 1985 to December 1990 at the Small Animal Clinic of the University of Nairobi. 62 had pyoderma, 44 pneumonia, 33 otitis externa, 20 cystitis/urethritis, ... -
Eucalyptus Citriodora - Essential Oil Content And Chemical Varieties In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The essential oil content of leaves of E. citriodora from several locations in Kenya was 2.2-8.3%. The chief constituents of the oil were citronellal (65-88%) citronellol (2-25%) and isopulegol (2-19%). The presence of 2 ... -
A study on the merits of separating tropical soils into groups and using different chemical extractants for different groups in the routine measurement of available soil phosphorus.
(University of Nairobi,, 1983)Ten extractants were used for measuring the available phosphorus in 24 tropical soils, and the extractable P values were correlated against plant parameters obtained from a 170-day continuous cropping experiment and a ... -
A Comparative Study of Smugel and KY Jelly Vaginal Lubricating Gels
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)Objective To assess the safety of Smugel compared with KY Jelly vaginal lubricatng gel in baboon (Papio anubis) vagina. Methods Ten sexually mature olive female baboons were used in this study. Vaginal pH, blood chemistry, ... -
Constituents of the stem bark and twigs of Croton macrostachy(u)s.
(University of Nairobi., 1992)Croton macrostachys is used in East Africa to treat infestations, malaria and venereal diseases and as a blood coagulant. Analyses of stem bark and twigs yielded lupeol, betulin and 5 fatty acids as new components. In ... -
Isolation and identification of Chlamydia in Kenya sheep and serologic survey
(University of Nairobi,, 1971)An infective agent isolated from a sheep with pulmonary adenomatosis (jaagziekte) was identified as Chlamydia psittaci. There was no evidence that the agent was of primary significance for pulmonary adenomatosis. There was ... -
Sonic extracts of Brucella melitensis as antigens in complement fixation and indirect haemagglutination tests
(University of Nairobi,, 1980)A soluble antigenic extract of Brucella melitensis strain 16 M was assessed for reactivity in complement fixation and indirect haemagglutination tests in six experimentally infected goats. Tanned, glutaraldehyde-fixed sheep ... -
Some common gastrointestinal parasites observed in Kenyan donkeys.
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)Post-mortem examination of 8 donkeys used in an experimental study of Trypanosoma congolense in Kenya revealed the presence of Gasterophilus nasalis in 8, Cyathostomum tetracanthum in 7, Habronema muscae in 5, Strongylus ... -
Testosterone positively associated with both male mating effort and paternal behavior in savanna baboons (Papio cynocephalus)
(University of Nairobi, 2013-03)Testosterone (T) is often positively associated with male sexual behavior and negatively associated with paternal care. These associations have primarily been demonstrated in species where investment in paternal care begins ... -
Annotated Bibliography On Irrigation And Drainage In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)This annotated bibliography lists 642 works (with abstracts) on irrigation and drainage in Kenya, from 1970-1988. A geographical and a subject index are included. -
Eimeria leuckarti infection in Kenyan donkeys.
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)Two of 8 donkeys (which died or were killed in the study of Trypanosoma congolense infection) had oocyst developmental stages of Eimeria leuckarti in intestinal sections. Macrogametocytes measuring 62.0 by 44.2 µm and ... -
Coping with a challenging environment: Effects of seasonal variability and reproductive status on glucocorticoid concentrations of female baboons (Papio cynocephalus)
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)Environmental stressors impact physiology and behavior in many species of animals. These effects are partly mediated through changing concentrations of glucocorticoids, which also vary with reproductive state and social ... -
Nematode infection in Barbus altianalis Boulinger 1900 (Pisces: Cyprinidae) in Lake Victoria River systems
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Innovations In The Teaching Of Biostatistics In The Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine
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Preaching and drinking wine: A necessity for transformational leaders in effective schools
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ICT infrastructure - A key prerequisite for adoption of Open and Distance Learning in public universities in Kenya
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Further observations on canine spirocercosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1976)In a 10-year period, 39 clinical cases were presented, and of 1607 dogs examined PM, 206 had lesions. Most animals were from good homes: 45% were German Shepherds, 23% Labradors, 14% Boxers and 10% Dachshunds. Symptoms ...
