Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM)
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Occurrence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Effect of Physico-chemical Factors on Potentially Pathogenic and Zoonotic Bacteria Isolated From Farmed and Wild Oreochromis Species in Taita-taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Outbreaks of bacterial diseases in fish under intensive culture results in economic losses in aquaculture industry worldwide. In Kenya, fish diseases and antimicrobial resistance are among constraints for aquaculture ... -
Pesticide Diversity and Residues in Potato and Potato Products and Consumer Exposure in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Consumption rate of potato products is increasing in the midst of consumer concerns about food safety and rising cases of illnesses which have been blamed on pesticide use. Ingesting food items with pesticide residues have ... -
Effects of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Postbiotics on Growth Performance, Haematological Parameters and Disease Resistance in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fingerlings
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The use of antimicrobial feed additives and chemical substances in aquaculture systems to promote fish growth, prevent diseases, and treat infections has led to increased antibiotic resistance in infectious bacteria. ... -
Role of Lemna Minor Feed Inclusion on Growth, Selected Reproductive Performance Parameters and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Levels of Oreochromis Niloticus
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Currently, standard fish feeds formulations use expensive and unsustainable animal and fish products as ingredients which also face competitive uses amongst humans and other animal feeds manufacturing industries. Minimal ... -
Maize Grains Aflatoxin Handling, Regulations Compliance and the Mitigation of Risks of Exposure Through the Integration of Neutral Electrolyzed Water: a Case Study of Kiambu County Maize Mills
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Food safety along the whole food chain is key to a healthy population in the developing countries. Vigorous surveillance activity by the Kenyan regulation bodies have shown high levels of aflatoxin in the maize products ... -
Effect of Cropping Systems on Insect Diversity, Abundance, and Their Role in the Dispersal of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus Spp. In Pre-harvest Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Maize (Zea mays) is a vital crop in Kenya, supporting millions of livelihoods. However, the persistent contamination of pre-harvest maize with Aspergillus and aflatoxins, facilitated by arthropods, poses a significant risk ... -
Performance of Soybean Inoculated With Promiscuous Rhizobia Strains Under Acid Soil Conditions of Southern and Eastern Provinces of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Soil acidity impedes soybean growth by limiting nutrient availability and rhizobia efficiency. The study aimed to identify acid-tolerant rhizobium strains and evaluate their effect on soybean production under low pH ... -
Characterization of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in Nairobi River, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Slaughterhouse Discharge in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) present a significant global public health concern. CPE have been identified in humans, hospital environments, as well as communities. Sub-Saharan Africa bears a heavy burden ... -
Pathogenic Bacteria, Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals in Water and Associated Pathology in Oreochromis Niloticus in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The objective of the study was to investigate: (a) Establish types and loads of bacteria in the water and Oreochromis niloticus of Lake Victoria, and to assess their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, (b) the presence ... -
Pathogenic Bacteria, Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals in Water and Associated Pathology in Oreochromis Niloticus in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The objective of the study was to investigate: (a) Establish types and loads of bacteria in the water and Oreochromis niloticus of Lake Victoria, and to assess their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, (b) the presence ... -
Studies on Mechanisms of Tolerance to Theileria Parva in Boran Cattle in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Theileria parva is a protozoan parasite transmitted by the brown ear tick causing corridor disease (buffalo derived strain) and East Coast fever (ECF) (cattle derived strain), respectively. Owing to the associated high ... -
Prevalence, Identification and Management of Bean Scab (Elsinoë Phaseoli) of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In Kenya, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production has increased slightly due to new varieties and expanded cultivation areas but still does not meet demand due to biophysical stresses like climate variability, soil ... -
Effects of Host Movement and Available Grazing Space on Helminth Infections in Plains Zebras (Equus Quagga) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Parasitic infections can regulate populations of wildlife and even drive extinction through harmful effects on the host. The intensity and diversity of these infections are driven by factors like patterns of host movement ... -
Aflatoxin Reduction and Enrichement of Calcium in Peanut Butter Through Nixtamalization: Case Study Eneza Products
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Peanuts are globally recognized as a significant protein source and are often lauded as a superfood. Despite their widespread consumption, Kenya, a major importer of peanuts, lacks comprehensive knowledge about aflatoxin ... -
One Health Ethics in High-volume Spay/neuter Campaigns Using Trap Neuter and Release (Tnr) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Over 700million dogs exist in the world as owned and unowned. A high density of free roaming dogs poses challenges to public health including transmission of zoonotic diseases like rabies, echinococcosis, leishmaniosis ... -
Estimation of Seroprevalence and Predictors for Coxiella Burnetii Infection in Garbatulla, Isiolo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Coxiella burnetii is the etiological agent for Q fever, which affects people and animals globally. This pathogen is presumed to be endemic in both human beings and domestic animals in many countries Kenya included. It ... -
Evaluation of Water Use Efficiency and Performance of Selected Pearl Millet Varieties Intercropped With Green Gram in Semi-arid Regions of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In arid regions, crop productivity is strained by low soil moisture due to erratic rainfall and poor distribution. To alleviate this problem, water conservation technologies have been suggested as the option to help increase ... -
Age-related Changes in GnRH-stimulated Peripheral Hormone Levels and Testicular Characteristics of the West African Dwarf Buck
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The testis in male domestic animals is charged with two primary functions: spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis. These functions are accomplished through a coordinated interaction of the testicular cells under the control ... -
Characterization of Guinea Grass Accessions (Megathyrsus Maximus) for Drought Tolerance
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Guinea grass (Panicum maximum Jacq., Megathyrsus maximus Jacq. Simon BK and Jacobs SWL) is one of the most productive perennial forage grass propagated through seeds. It is a desirable forage owing to its high nutritive ... -
Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity, and Qualitative Phytochemical Composition of Physalis Peruviana L. (Solanaceae) Leaf Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Microbial infections present a substantial worldwide health dilemma, particularly impacting susceptible populations. Despite the progress in medical science and the utilization of antibiotics, the eradication of pathogenic ...
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