Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Survey Of Insects Associated With Oil - Seed Rape (Brassica Napus L. And B. Campestris L.) In Kenya, With Reference To Susceptibility Of Six Rape Varieties To Insect Attack.
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1978)Rape seed farming in Kenya is gaining popularity among farmers in the wheat growing areas where the crop fits well in rotation with cereals like wheat and barley. The factories processing the seeds for oil extraction are ... -
Studies Into The Biology And Pathology Of Post-harvest Microfungi On Tomatoes In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1982-08)The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is one of the most important vegetables in major parts of the world, ranking second in importance only to potatoes, Solanum tuberosum L. Commercially, 45 million metric tons of ... -
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 ... -
The histology and Fine Structure of the reproductive organs fetal membranes and placenta of the East African Springhare (Pedetes Capensis Larvalis Hollister)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, 1983)The East African springhare (Pedetes capensis larvalis Hollister) used in this study were collected from Machakos and Kiambu districs. The gonadogenital organs and fetal membranes were fixed and examined by routine ... -
Morphology and boifilm studies of the Intestines of the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus).
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1994-01)Tilapia, a warm fresh-water herbivorous fish, forms a major component of the species used in tropical and subtropical aquaculture, mainly due to its fast growth, efficient use of natural feeds, resistance to diseases, ... -
Preparation of a Hydatid Cyst Antigen and its Use in the Serodiagnosis of Hydatid Disease in Livestock.
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1981)A method for precipitating beta-lipoproteins from serum was used for the isolation and partial purification of antigens from hydatid cyst fluid (HCF. In addition to two main antigens of hydatid cyst origin, beta-lipoproteins ... -
Cupressus Lusitanica Miller growth and yield studies in Kenya
(University of Dar - es- aalam, 1977)This, is a growth and yield study of cupressus lusitanica miller und.er the present saw timber management schedules in Kenya.. It is based on 133 permanent sample plots maintained by the Kenya Forest Department. Site quality ... -
The chemical and physical nature of the Leaf Surface Of Coffee Arabica L. with Special Reference to its significance in Foliar Nutrition
(University of Bristol.,Department of Agricu'ture and Holticulture,, 1973-09)A study has been made of the chemical and physical nature of the leaf surface of Coffea arabica L., with special rererence to foliar nutrition. Glasshouse and field-grown plants of cvs.SL28/5134 were used far the investigation. ... -
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 ... -
Some aspects of the Ecology of the Warthog (phacochoerus Aethiopicus Pallas) In Nairobi National Park
(University of East Africa,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1968-08)The thesis presents the data collected during twenty months of field research in Nairobi National Park on the warthog, Phacochoerus aethiopicus Pallas. The warthog is diurnal and passes the night in a burrow. Two of ... -
Induction of host resistance to Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus Neumann in local Masai Sheep in Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1983)Red Masai lambs, reared. tick free from ewes, themselves reared and managed in an area of Kitui with high tick challenge, and having undergone no regular dipping programme, appeared to show a degree of innate resistance ... -
The early development of the male Bovine Gonad (from 5 To 66 Mm crown-rump Length).
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, 1971)This study covers the development of the male bovine gonad from 5 to 66 mm crown-rump length. The first part of the work deals with the primordial germ cells which are observed not only in the mesernhyme of the dorsal ... -
Postnatal mammalian Lung development: The normal Events In a Marsupial, the Quokka Wallaby (Setonix Brachyurusi and the effects of Glucocorticoid treatment in a eutherian, the Rat (Rattus Norvegicusi).
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, 1990)The lungs of a marsupial, the quokka wallaby (Setonix brachyurus) were examined morphologically and morphometric ally at diverse age points from 3 days post partum to adulthood and the qualitative and quantitative changes ... -
A physiological study of Mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors in the naked Mole-rat (heterocephalus Gurer): Their roles in thermal and chemical nociception and behaviour
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology, 2003)The aims of this study were to investigate the following: (a) Antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor-selective drugs on thermal pain (Hot plate test) and chemical pain (Formalin test and Modified acetic acid test) ... -
Budget and funds allocation model
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Computer Assisted Cartography
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 1992) -
Sytem analysis and design of a reinsurance accounting system
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
The in Biology and patterns specimens of reproduction pond of specimens of Tilapia Zillii( Gervais)
(University of Nairobicollege of veterinary science, 1978) -
The organisation and content of elastic fibres of vertabral ligaments of Primates
(University of Nairobi, 1973) -
Immunization of Rabbits with Antigens from the Tick Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus (Neumann, 1901)
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1982)The behaviour of larvae and nymphs of B. appendiculatus infested on naive rabbits displayed a sequence of events when released on the ears. Complete attachment was attained after 18-24 hours of tick application. Engorged ...