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Valuation of different methods of surplus colostrum preservation and the effect of feeding preserved colostrum on Sahiwal calf performance
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1996)In a laboratory experiment, colostrum was preserved by five different methods viz: treatment with formaldehyde at levels of 0.1% (Ft) and 0.05% (F2)j acidification with formic acid at levels of 0.5% (FAt) and 0.1% (FA2)j ... -
Valuation of Genetically Determined Cattle Attributes Among Pastoralists of Kajiado District: Implications for Breed Conservation
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)Domestic animal diversity in developing countries is embedded in traditional farming and pastoral communities who manage their livestock according to their indigenous knowledge and in tune with local constraints. Especially ... -
Valuation of selected sweetpotato (ipomoea hatatas) clones and their progenies in Kenya
(Department of Crop Science, 1999)Sweetpotato breeding clones from the Ugandan Regional Breeding Programme that included exotic clones, locally selected clones, breeding lines and released cultivars were evaluated together with their derived polycross ... -
Value chain mapping to assess Governance challenges, food safety risks, and escherichia coli genetic diversity along the Dairy food system in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Food systems present complicated networks where production and distribution of food products can either be achieved through simple or complex value chains. Such system complexities present avenues for introduction, ... -
The value of acacia brevispica and leucaena leucocephala seedpods as dry season-supplement for calves in arid areas of Kenya
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF RANGE MANAGEMENT, 1993)Two feeding experiments were conducted to evaluate Acacia brevispica and Leucaena leucocephala seedpods as dry season supplements in terms of nutrient composition and liveweight performance. In feeding experiment one ... -
Variability of iron, zinc and protein concentration in common bean genotypes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2007)One prerequisite for breeding micronutrient dense bean cultivars is availability of adequate genetic variation. However the iron, ZInC and protein concentration of most bean cultivars and landraces widely grown in Africa ... -
Variation among black spruce clones in nutrient uptake and early growfh after field planting
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991-05)A study was conducted to determine the genetic variation in black spruce (Picea mariana [Mill.]B.S.P) with respect to nutrient uptake and use efficiencyon a typical forest soil in central New Brunswick. The experimental ... -
Variation and yield prediction analyses of some morphological traits in six Kenyan landrace populations of spiderflower (gynandropsis gynandra (L) briq
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1989)The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of heritable variation in Kenyan landrace populations of spiderflower (Gynandropsis gynandra (L) Briq) and assess the utility of yield components in the improvement ... -
Variation For Drought Tolerance In Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Genotypes Evaluated Under Well-Watered And Drought Stressed Environments
(UoN, 2018)Rice is one of the principal foods to over 60% of the world inhabitants and is mostly produced under semi-aquatic conditions and its production is water intensive. In Kenya, the key abiotic stress affecting rice production ... -
Varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth and yield responses of beans (phaseolus vulgaris L.) under different watering levels
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1991)A study was conducted during the dry periods of 1990 in the field and in the greenhouse at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture Farm, Kabete to investigate varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth ... -
Varietal Resistance and Use of Crude Plant Extracts in the Management of Field Pests in Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Breeding has significantly improved drought tolerance in green gram but marked yield losses continue to emanate from field pest’s damage. Important pests of green gram are pod borers, Maruca testutalis (Geyer), aphids, ... -
Vegetation and hydrologic responses to grazing Management in a south Kenya rangeland
(1996)Title: Vegetation and hydrologic responses to grazing management in a South Kenya rangeland ~ J.K. Mworia A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of three selected stocking densities ./ on infiltration rate, ... -
Vermicomposting of agro-based waste in central Kenyan highlands
(Department of Soil Science, 2002)In Central Kenyan Highlands, soil nutrients pose a challenge to farmers in this area due to continuous cultivation of the soils. As a result, there is need to explore farmers' easily available resources for utilization ... -
Vitamin A and nutritional status of children aged 24-72 months in Nambale, Busia district, kenya: a comparative study of households with and without home gardens
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2006)This study compared vitamin A status, nutritional status and food diversity of children aged between 24 and 72 months, of households possessing home gardens and those without home gardens, in Nambale Division of Busia ... -
Vitamin A Deficiency And Its Dietary Associations: The Case Of Pre-School Children In Arssi Region, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 1994)Vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia is a well identified public health problem among pre-school children in the southern part of rural Ethiopia, Arssi region. This has been associated with the low frequency of consumption ... -
Vitamin a deficiency and its risk factors among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Arssi Zone, Ethiopia
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000)A cross sectional study which was descriptive and analytical in nature was carried out between February and April 1999 among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Dodotana Sire district of Arssi zone, Ethiopia. The main ... -
Vitamin a status of 6-10 year old children and some associated factors in Gachoka, Mbeere district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)The study was carried out to determine household characteristics and individual child factors associated with vitamin A status of primary school children aged 6-10 years in Gachoka Division, Mbeere District, Kenya. Six ... -
Vulnerability to drought, adaptation and coping strategies among agro-pastoral communities in Botswana
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2010)Botswana has experienced droughts in the past, continues to do so and will likely be faced with even more frequent and intense dry extremes in future. In a semi-arid country whose two thirds are covered by infertile ... -
Water and crop biomass dynamics in a cassia siamea lam. And zea mays l. Alley cropping system
(University of NairobiSchool of Forestry, 1994)Alley cropping is a crop production system in which food crops are grown in the alleys created by hedgerows of selected tree species, preferably legumes. The objective of this study was to model a Cassia Imaize alley ...