Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Comparative analysis of communication channels for diffusion and adoption of quality protein maize: The case of Kathonzweni and Kirinyaga, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Despite the use of various communication strategies in Kenya, access and use of agricultural information by rural farming communities and other actors along the agricultural information chain is inadequate to cope with ... -
Moderate genetic variation and population fragility in black rhino (diceros bicornis michaelli) of Lake Nakuru national park
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The black rhino (Diceros bicornis) is critically endangered. Consequently, the species is managed in parks and is often translocated to expand their range into areas where they have been extirpated. Management of genetic ... -
Diagnostic, clinical and ultrasonographic features of abdominal disease conditions in dog
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diagnostic imaging modalities such as radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, scintigraphy, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography have been used in veterinary practice. Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging ... -
Improving the iron status of children in Kisumu county Kenya using porridge flour enriched with bovine blood
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There is a high prevalence of iron deficiency and anaemia in Kenya with young children and mothers bearing the greatest burden. Bovine blood is acceptable food in Kenya but it largely goes to waste. It therefore could be ... -
Influence of biochar amendment on the effectiveness of elite Kenyan rhizobia nodulating common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) can provide an agronomic and economically sustainable alternative to declining soil fertility and high cost of chemical fertilizers faced by smallholder farmers in Kenya. The aim of the ... -
Assessing the communication methods potential in adoption of kale production for income generation by youth in Matete, Kakamega county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Agriculture remains a major employer worldwide after service and is mainly carried out in small scale, more than half a billion ageing farmers working in small land parcels to produce a large amount of the world‟s food. ... -
Mapping of the honey value chain and analysis of changes in gender roles and factors influencing women empowerment among beekeepers in Kitui county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Beekeeping is an important activity that helps rural communities to raise additional income to improve their livelihoods. Often, among rural beekeeping households, it has been widely adopted as an income diversification ... -
Enhancing performance of maize-cowpea based cropping systems in coastal lowland Kenya through stress resilient varieties and soil moisture conservation practices
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Coastal lowland region of Kenya is prone to drought hence enhancing productivity of maize-cowpea based cropping systems requires deployment of stress resilient varieties and agronomic practices that enhance moisture ... -
Effects of climate change on agricultural households’ welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Natural and artificial ecosystems (such as agricultural ecosystems), confer benefits in the form of provisioning, regulatory, cultural and habitat goods and services to nations and humanity as a whole. Degradation of ... -
Optimizing moisture and nutrient variability under different cropping patterns in terraced farms for improved crop performance in Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Terraces have been used to regulate, discharge excess runoff and reduce soil loss, however its ability to harvest and store water in the terraced field has not been fully investigated. A field experiment was therefore ... -
Evaluation of tanning strength and quality of leathers produced by selected vegetable tanning materials from Laikipia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Tanning is a processing mechanism which prevents the collagen fibrous protein in animal skins from putrefaction which lead to production of hydrothermal stable product commonly known as leather. Tannins from plants are ... -
Influence of indigenous trees on soil macrofauna and soil organic matter dynamics in tropical Miombo Woolands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Studying the interactions between the trees and the soil macrofauna would provide an insight into the activities and functions that take place below and above ground under the tree canopies. Objective of this study was ... -
Fodder Production as an Adaptation Strategy in the Drylands: A Case Study of Producer Groups in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)prolonged droughts which has triggered a number of responses aimed at enhancing resilience of pastoral households against such shocks. Fodder production is increasingly gaining popularity as a source of both livestock feed ... -
Effects of holistic grazing management on soil physico-chemical properties and herbaceous vegetation production in Naibunga Conservancy, Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This study evaluated the effects of holistic grazing management (HGM) on biomass production and soil properties under holistic and non-holistic grazing sites. The study was conducted in two Group Ranches namely, Koija and ... -
Effect of legume integration and application of organic fertilizers on soil nutrient status and kale yield in Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kale production in Kenya is being hindered by declining soil fertility among other factors. A study was done on ways of improving soil fertility, quality and yield of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) in Kabete - ... -
Continuous radiotelemetric records of the deep body temperature of some unrestrained African mammals under near‐natural conditions
(University of Nairobi, 1965)The deep body temperatures of a wide range of animals have been recorded in the literature. The majority of these records has depended upon discrete measurements made while the animal was captive and restrained, or ... -
Rumen fermentation and food selection in East African Zebu cattle, wildebeest, Coke's hartebeest and topi
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The role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar, Somalia
(2015)The current study sought to investigate the role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar District of Somalia republic. The emerging threats worldwide to food productivity and ... -
Knowledge and practice of nutritionists in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus using honey: A case study of selected hospitals in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, due to defects in insulin secretion and/or action activity. The prevalence of DM in Kenya is at 3.3% and is reported to be ... -
Determinants of choice of alternative livelihood diversification strategies in Solio resettlement scheme, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Livelihood diversification by agricultural households in sub-Saharan Africa contributes significantly to household income. Over the last three decades there has been increased interest in literature on the subject. ...
