Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Title
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Tannins in tropical legumes
(Department of Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1994-12) -
Technical efficiency of smallholder irish potato production in Nyabihu district, Rwanda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2011)The study on technical efficiency of smallholder Potato was carried out in Nyabihu District of Rwanda. The study estimates the technical efficiency obtained from stochastic frontier production approach. The paper estimates ... -
Technical evaluation of furrow irrigation in Bura irrigation settlement project
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricul tural Engineering, 1990) -
The Testis of the Goat
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, 1972)A study of the goat testis has been made both at microscopic and ultrastructural levels. The vascular supply, especially with regard to the relationship between the Leydig cells and both the blood and lymphatic capillaries ... -
Textural characteristics of lactic fermented sweetpotato and its performance as sausage filler
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2007)Attempts have been made to modify textural characteristics of sweetpotato by chemical and physical treatments but no studies on the effect of lactic fermentation on its properties have been carried out. Lactic fermentation ... -
Thermal and metabolic adaptations to heat and exercise in two East African herbivores, the domestic donkey (equus asinus asinus) and the one-humped camel (camelus dromedarius
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1990)In this study, thermal and metabolic adaptations to heat and exercise have been investigated in the two species during treadmill running at speeds between 0- 15 km.h-1 and on gradients between 0-70• An open flow system ... -
Thermoregulation And Standard Metabolism Of The Slender Mongoose (Herpestes Sanguineus)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, 1977)The aims of this study were to measure standard metabolism of the slender mongoose Herpestes sanguineus in order to (a) resolve discrepancy in literature concerning standard metabolism of small carnivores and (b) give more ... -
Thermoregulation and water relations of two East African antelopes: the hartebeest and impala.
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1971-03-01)1. In controlled laboratory experiments rectal temperature, cutaneous moisture evaporation and breathing rate were studied in the hartebeest and impala antelope. 2. 2. At the high air temperatures (40–50°C), the sweating ... -
Tillage Effects on Selected Soil Properties and Rainfed Maize Growth in Upper Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There is a major decline in maize production in Kenya, and this is a serious threat to the national food security reserve; thus, the need for sustainable production approaches Enhancing maize production under rain-fed ... -
Tillage practices and draft power requirements for soil moisture conservation of a hard setting soil
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, 1995)Field experiments were conducted to study the draft power requirement of four tillage operations and their effect on moisture conservation in a Luvisol soil. The experimental sites were located in Iiuni in Machakos ... -
Time budgets of maintenance activities and dietary characteristics of camels (camelus dromedarius) and goats (capra hircus) in the semi-arid southeastern Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1995)The grazing behaviour and dietary characteristics of camels and goats grazing together were studied on a 50 ha plot at Kibwezi Dryland Field station in southeastern Kenya.Tree and shrub densities of woody plants on the ... -
Tissue reaction to surgical sutures in infected wounds
(Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1976)A comparison was made between Dexon (braided polyglycolic acid), plain catgut, chromic catgut, multifilament steel, monbfilament nylon, braided silk and Mersilene (braided dacron) in infected wounds. Four groups of 15 ... -
To Analyze The Socioeconomic Factors Influencing The Adoption Of Biogas Technology In Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
To characterize dairy goat production in mount Kenya region; determination of Prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis, and antibiotic sensitivity of the Isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Dairy goat production is an emerging enterprise, which has a lot of potential for poverty alleviation, improved nutrition, and increased income for the poor; it can play a role in contribution towards Kenya’s development ... -
To Examine The Role Of Mobile Phones In Improving Potato Production In Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2001) -
Tomato Pest Management Practices and Efficacy of Selected Botanical Pesticides for Management of Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta Absoluta) in Kathiani, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tomato in Kenya is the second important vegetable both in production and revenue generation. In recent times, its production and yield has adversely been affected by the recently reported invasive, tomato leaf miner (Tuta ... -
Topi and their food supply
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Recent studies have provided some empirical evidence for the hypothesis that the food supply frequently limits and regulates vertebrates population. The aim of this study was to attempt to trace causal relations between ... -
Total and double-acid extractable copper and its adsorption characteristics in selected soils in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 1992)An investigation was conducted to determine the content and profile distribution of total copper (perchloric acid extractable) and double-acid (0.05N HCl + 0.025N H2SO4) extractable copper and its adsorption characteristics ... -
Total Mixed Rations Versus Traditional feeding of Dairy Cows: \Vhich way to go?
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 2001)An importar.t nutritional management consideration to achieve and maintain high production in dairy cows is relted to the allocation of feeds during each day. One way of uoing this is to maintain a proper balance of ... -
Towards integrated soil fertiuty management: quantitative Analysis of tradeoffs between risk and returns for small scale Farmers in Kiambu district, Kenya
(2013)Food insecurity in Kenya has been attributed to a number of factors, among them, fragile ecosystems and a steady decline in the growth of the agricultural sector, population pressure and slow growth in other sectors of ...