Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Safety Knowledge and Hygiene Practices of East Leigh Milk Processers and Preservation Through Development of Dried Susa Bolls From Camel M Ilk and Corn Starch
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Of 19 million camels in the world, 15 million are found in Africa and 4 million in Asia. The camels produce more milk and for a longer period than any other milk animal held under the same harsh conditions. Camel milk is ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Training on Potato Yield and Farmer Participation in High-value Potato Markets in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) value addition has the potential to enhance household food security, nutrition and income. The crop has been at the forefront of the Malawian government’s effort on crop diversification. ... -
Effectiveness of Coolbottm Technology to Preserve Quality and Extend Shelf Life of Collards and Tomato Under Different Agro-ecological Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and collards (Brassica oleracea var.acephala L.) are the most common vegetables produced and consumed in Kenya. The high perishability of these vegetables results in high postharvest ... -
Evaluation of Biomass Yield and Silage Quality of Maize-cowpea Intercrop in the Highlands of Eritrea
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The primary challenges confronting livestock production in Eritrea include inadequate feed quality and quantity. Small-scale farmers often struggle to afford high-protein concentrates to enhance low-quality fodder. This ... -
Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Workers in the food industry perform a key role in preventing food poisoning and ensuring food safety at every phase of the food chain. This research was set out to examine compliance to food safety management systems with ... -
Use of Trap Crops and Biocontrol Agents in Root Knot Nematode Management Under Greenhouse Tomato Production
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Root knot nematode (RKN) infestation in tomato results in a substantial reduction in yields. Management of the nematodes is constrained by their polyphagous nature, inaccurate diagnosis, and the fact that synthetic nematicides ... -
Analysis of Adoption, Return on Investment and Cost-effectiveness of Improved Potato Seed System Interventions in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Governments, researchers, and development partners implement agriculture projects in sub-Saharan Africa to increase productivity, income, and welfare. Over the years, empirical research has made enormous efforts to assess ... -
Effectiveness of Aseptic Protocols in Prevention of Surgical Site Infection Post-surgery in Selected Veterinary Practices in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Aseptic techniques are procedures that reduce microbial contamination in surgery to prevent or minimize the risks of post-surgery infection in order to achieve optimal wound healing. This demands strict compliance and ... -
Estimates of Heritability of Milk Yield in Irish Dairy Cows Using Random Regression Test-day Models
(University of Nairobi, 2024)ABSTRACTAs exists globally, an accurate genetic evaluation for individual dairy cows in Ireland is aprerequisite for genetic gain in milk yield. This entails using more sophisticated mixedmodels to model the variances and ... -
Managing False Codling Moth [thaumatotibia Leucotreta] in Horticultural Crops: Farmer Perceptions and Evaluation of Pheromone Traps
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Horticulture is a primary foreign income earner in Kenya after tourism and tea. Recently, vital horticultural crops, i.e., Capsicum spp. (Solanales: Solanaceae) and roses (Rosa spp., Rosales: Rosaceae) have faced continuous ... -
Mapping the Camel Milk Value Chains Supplying Nairobi City: a Framework for Identification of Public Health Risks
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenya ranks as the second largest producer of camel milk globally, with an estimated annual output of 0.94 million liters and a projected value exceeding 34 million USD. The camel milk trade in Kenya has transitioned ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity and Phytochemical Composition of Sarcophyte Piriei Crude Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2024)There are concerted efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance which has in the recent past caused a great threat on antimicrobial use and public health. This has led to multidisciplinary collaboration in the search, design ... -
Development and Physicochemical Characterization of Wine From Kenyan Wild Cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Prickly pear crop grows wildly across the dry lands in Kenya, producing nutrient-dense fruits that have not been adequately exploited and utilized. Further, there are limited published studies on their nutritive value that ... -
Gastro-intestinal Parasitism and Determinants of Daily Milk Yield in Smallholder Dairy Cattle Farms in Kabete Sub-county, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The dairy industry in Kenya is pivotal to the economy, and a substantial percentage of small-scale farmers carry out dairy farming as a livelihood. Currently, a significant proportion of the milk produced is from the ... -
Effect of Green Gram-sorghum Intercrop Arrangement on Crop Growth, Yield and Resource Use Efficiency in Southeastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Small scale farmers in dryland areas generally grow green gram under sole crop system. However, this system has produced low yields per unit area of land and failed to meet the growing population’s demand despite the ... -
Biotoxicity of Melia Volkensii Fruit Pulp and Nut Extracts on Selected Beneficial Insects in Embu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The predominant approach in safeguarding crops against insect pests has mainly been centered on synthetic pesticides. Pesticide use has helped mitigate pest menace. However, concern about their detrimental effect on the ... -
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, 2024)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 ... -
Sanitation and Post-harvest Management Practices in Grain Traders’ Stores and the Impact on Grain Quality in Nairobi, Machakos and Embu Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In Kenya, similar to other economically developing nations, losses after harvest occur during storage mainly due to spillages, aflatoxin and damages due to improper handling. This study was undertaken to determine grain ... -
Prevalence of Adulteration of Milk Obtained From Vendors in Supermarkets in Westlands Sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Poor milk handling practices due to lack of knowledge or deliberate adulteration compromises the safety of milk and eventually the health of the consumer. With the increase of milk vending machines in supermarkets, the ... -
Stakeholder Mapping and Their Roles in the Veterinary Antibiotic Supply Chain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)drugs, and weak enforcement of laws and regulations. The livestock sector in most of Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by counterfeit and poor-quality veterinary drugs attributed to the lack of traceability of drugs in markets. ...
