Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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A Study on the Epidemiological and Molecular Relationships of Circulating Foot and Mouth Disease Viruses in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is endemic in Kenya causing serious economic losses in the livestock sector. The epidemiology of the disease in small ruminants (SR) in Kenya is not well documented and the field dynamics of ... -
Analysis of Technical, Organizational and Institutional Dairy Practices and Their Effect on the Poverty Status of Farm Household in the Highlands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Promotion of technical, organizational and institutional dairy practices by the dairy stakeholders could address the continued decrease in milk quantity and quality in Kenya. The study considered a sample of 1146 households ... -
Impact of Agribusiness Empowerment Interventions on Skills Development and Livelihood Outcomes: Evidence From the Enable Programme in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Agribusiness empowerment programmes have become a common strategy to promote youth agripreneurship, help young people develop relevant skills, improve the performance of youth-led agribusiness enterprises, and invariably ... -
Seasonal Prevalence, Molecular Characterization, Antimicrobial Resistance and Factors Associated With Thermophilic Campylobacter in Cattle, Chicken and Water in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Members of the genus Campylobacter are frequently associated with abortion, gastroenteritis and/or diarrhoea in livestock. The bacteria also present a substantial public health problem resulting in major financial constraints ... -
Prevalence of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Efficacy of Multi-spectral Kernel Sorting and Irradiation Techniques in Management of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize, the main staple food in Kenya is largely affected by mycotoxin contamination mainly aflatoxin and fumonisins due to attack by toxigenic Aspergillus and Fusarium species, resulting in health and economic burdens. The ... -
Economic Valuation of Rangeland Management Practices in the Pastoral System of Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Economic valuation of rangelands has been recognized as an important tool that can help decision-makers evaluate the tradeoffs between the social welfare losses of inaction and the net welfare gains of alternative actions ... -
Maternal Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Pregnant Women Attending Sos Hospital Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most women do not consume or lack, thereof, adequate micronutrients during their reproductive years and pregnancy. Health facilities (a potential source of nutrition ... -
Effects of Leaf Harvesting Intensity and Frequency on Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Three Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) Varieties in Bor and Awerial County, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important crop in South Sudan, however, its low production has been attributed to poor agronomic and leaf harvesting practices which cause a reduction in grain yield and quality ... -
An Assessment of Effect of Agricultural Knowledge Management on Fall Army Worm (Faw) Control Technologies Among Smallholder Maize Farmers in Kilungu, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize has a significant influence towards achieving food security in Kenya, given that it is the staple food in most rural communities. However, its production has drastically reduced, which is partly attributed to fall ... -
Development and Quality Evaluation of a Functional Food From Cultured Milk Supplemented With Baobab (Adansonia Digitata L.) Fruit Pulp
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The baobab tree exists in areas characterized by high poverty levels, increased food insecurity and low resilience to climatic changes. In such areas, the tree is vital in complementing staple diets of the rural poor by ... -
Farmer Management Practices of Stink Bug (Bathycoelia Distincta) and Its Occurrence in Selected Macadamia Growing Areas in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Macadamia F. Muell. (Proteaceae) a nut bearing medium sized tree is steadily gaining global popularity because of its high nutritional value nut being used as a supreme dessert. Hence there is expansion in acreage to provide ... -
Efficacy of Pheromone-based Mass Trapping in Management of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has rapidly spread in Kenya and has emerged as a major pest of maize (Zea mays L). To manage fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize, many small ... -
Mapping Land Cover Changes and Identification of Drivers of Degradation to Inform Rehabilitation Strategies in Wenje, Tana River County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land degradation is a global issue that needs to be addressed with greater concern. Land rehabilitation is an expensive exercise but very important for reducing ecosystem degradation and increasing the productivity of the ... -
Knowledge and Practices Associated With Complementary Feeding Among Young Children Attending Gambool Health Centre, Garowe District, Puntland State, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)According to scientific research on newborn and young child feeding habits from underdeveloped nations, advancement is attainable with the use of efficient tactics and adequate resources. The health of children is still ... -
Characterization of Camel Production Under Pastoral Management in Benadir Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Livestock production has for many decades been the backbone of the Somali economy. It is the most important food and income source for both the large rural population and is the country's largest export product. Camels ... -
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 ... -
Aflatoxin Exposure of Lactating Mother-child Pairs and Nutritional Status of Breastfeeding Children 0-6 Months in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Aflatoxins are fungal metabolites, once ingested in food, are detoxified in the liver and transferred into breast milk, urine and tissues. Their accumulation in the body can lead to malnutrition, aflatoxicosis, or cancer ... -
Influence of Soil Physico-chemical Parameters on Nematode Communities in Banana-grevillea Robusta Agroforestry Systems in Kirinyaga, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Banana remains an essential crop mainly cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions. In Africa, its production is carried out by small scale farmers under different cropping systems for both home consumption and ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Anthelmintic Use and Resistance in Selected Sheep Farms in Kasarani, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The adverse effects of gastrointestinal parasitic infection have resulted in low productivity of sheep in Kenya. As a result, farmers relied on anthelmintic therapy that may lead to occurrence of anthelmintic resistance. ... -
Determinants of Profit Efficiency of Camel Milk Traders in Five Counties in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Camel milk is a major source of both revenue and nutrition for pastoral communities in Northern Kenya. However, despite the existence of significant trade in camel milk in the region, the estimation of traders’ profit ...
