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Calf health and production under Maasai pastoral systems in Kajiado District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2007-07)The study examined factors associated with poor health and slow growth rate of calves in Maasai pastoral systems. -
California- Arizona economic interdependence and their water use patterns
(University of Nairobi, 1967) -
Camel Brucellosis: Sero-prevalence and Pathological Lesions at Slaughterhouses in Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Camel brucellosis is an infectious disease, mostly presenting in chronic state; caused by Brucella organisms, which also affect other animals including man. There is little information in Kenya on the prevalence of the ... -
Cancer Screening and Occurrence in Kangemi;potential Prevention of Cancer Through Consumption of African Nightshade Leafy Vegetable, Using a Mice Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cancer is a disease that is steadily on the rise in Kenya despite the fact that two-thirds of the prevalence is due to preventable causes. One of these causes is poor dietary habits. Healthy diets include high levels of ... -
Cane sugar and its industry in Kenya. The manufacture of‘raw cane sugar, A Sugar factory
(University of Nairobi, 1972) -
The canning of a traditional kenyan dish: with particular reference to improving the quality and acceptability of a canned composite dish of banana, potato and meat locally known as "ndizi, viazi na nyama
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1980) -
Caprine coccidiosis: epidemiological studies in selected areas of Kenya and aspects of pathology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1990)This study was conducted in three phases. Phase one aimed at studying the prevalence and significance of coccidiosis in Kenyan goats from selected areas. The various species of Eimeria were also identified. Faecal samples ... -
Carbon stocks variability in agro ecosystems along an altitudinal gradient: a case study of Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study quantifies the effect of land cover change and seasonality on soil organic carbon and carbon dioxide emissivity. It takes to account the coupled inter-relationships with other ecological factors such as temperature ... -
Carbonization and briquetting of sawdust for use in domestic cookers
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, 1998)Sawdust represents a considerable amount of energy that is currently under-utilized. With an appropriate thermodynamic process this by-product can be converted into charcoal briquettes suitable for domestic use. In this ... -
Care givers' formal and nutrition literacy and its influence on nutritional status of pre-school children in Munyu, Thika East district, Kenya
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2010)The objective and purpose of the study was to determine the influence of caregivers' formal and nutritional literacy on the nutritional status of children aged 6-36 months in Munyu location of Thika East District. The ... -
Caregivers Food-water Handling Practices, Knowledge and Prevalence of Food-water Borne Diseases in Chidren (1-5 Years) of Yatta, Kenya: a Case of Sand Dams
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The building of sand dams is the elected course of action to remedy the dry conditions. Sand dam creation in Yatta is depends on local expertise in harvesting, sieving, storage of water. This study aimed at assessing ... -
Carrier status, antibiotic and disinfectant sensitivity patterns of Listeria Monocytogenes and other aerobic bacteria in scavenging chickens and ducks.
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2003)The carrier status of Listeria monocytogenes organisms in indigenous chicken and ducks may have great impact on human health because of their zoonotic nature, particularly in an environment where humans, chicken and ducks ... -
A case of newcastle disease in parrots in nairobi, kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, 2007)Newcastle disease is an infectious highly contagious and devastating disease mostly affecting chickens, turkeys, wild and ornamental birds. It is reported as the most important viral disease of birds in the World. The ... -
Cassava Utilization in Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties and Effects of Inclusion of Processed Cassava Peels in Broiler Diets on Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The unprecedented increase in demand for conventional feedstuffs like wheat, sorghum and maize, for human consumption and production of animal feeds has led to the increase in their prices resulting in higher cost of foods ... -
Cassia Didymotrya Fres And Solanum Incanum L In Rats
(University of NairobiAnimal Production and Clinical Studies, 1992) -
Causal agent of pyrethrum wilt and factors influencing the disease development
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1996)Pyrethrum production has recently been threatened by a disease characterized by wilting and subsequent death of pyrethrum plants. Information on etiology and epidemiology of the disease is scanty and generally not reliable. ... -
The Causes And Risk Factors Associated With Morbidity And Mortality In Adult Dogs Among Kennels Within Nairobi County And Its Environs
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A cross sectional study was conducted in 35 dog kennels within Nairobi County and its environs to determine the causes and risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality of adult dogs. The specific objectives of ... -
Cellular and humoral responses to intrauterine inoculation with viable streptococcus zooepidemicus in a group of mares with varying resistance to endometritis.
(Department of clinical studies, University of Nairobi, 1985-07)This thesis records in part the search for a technique to identify mares with lowered resistance to Streptococcal endometritis. It also presents the findings of studies on the pathogenesis of equine Streptococcal ... -
Cerebrospinal Fluid Responses In The Monkey Model As A Means Of Predicting Late Stage Human African Trypanosomiasis
(University of Nairobi, 2008) -
Challenges Facing Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers In Kwale County.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)