Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Land suitability evaluation for agriculture around Timau area - Heru District
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1994-10)A study was conducted of about 8000 ha around Timau area in Meru District to evaluate its land suitability for agriculture. A semi detailed soil survey was carried out to classify and map the different soil units. Based ... -
The effects of weed competition and row spacing in Sugarcane Production
(Department of Soil Science, 1978)Sugarcane has been grow~ at the Coast of Kenya for a long time. The Ramisi factory is one of the cildest in the country. It produces a millwhite sugar and has an annual. production potential of 30,000 tons. The factory ... -
Effects of soil type, vegetation and land use on infiltration rate and related soil physical properties in two semi-arid catchments in Laikipia District Triticum aes tivum l.)
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1992)Effects of soils, vegetation and land use on infiltration rates and related soil physical properties of the semi-arid Sirima and Hukogodo catchments in Laikipia district were investigated. Representative six soils in ... -
Studies on the pre-harvest sprouting resistance of Kenyan commmercial varieties of wheat (Triticum aes tivum L.)
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1983)In searching for pre-harvest sprouting resistant wheats (Triticum aestivum L.) for breeding purposes in many countries, one of the major hindrance has been the identification of varietal factors governing the resistance ... -
An evaluation of the range management extension services and the range development programs in north eastern Kenya
(Department of Animal and Poultry Sciene of The University of Guelph, 1988)This study examines the effectiveness of range management extension services in north eastern Kenya and the impact of the range development programs on the pastoral community. The inhabitants of north eastern Kenya are ... -
Dry matter and nutrient intake by grazing dairy heifers from a predominantly chloris Gayana pasture
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Land degradation and its control in the Kibwezi area, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1990-01)Most of our semi-arid land is threatened with increased land deterioration due to changes in land use especially in areas where soils have sealing properties which hinder infiltration of rain- water. The study was carried ... -
Enterotoxigenic escherichia coli of animal origin as a possible source of infection for man
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1986)Acute diarrhoeal diseases account for the highest infant and childhood morbidity and mortality in tropical developing countries. In recent years, attention has been focused on enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) ... -
Renal excretion of urea and electrolytes in a small wild ruminant: the dik dik antelope (rhynchotragus kirkii)
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1985-09)A study to examine the glomerular filtration rate, renal mechanisms for potassium, sodium and urea excretion, urine osmolar concentration as well as saline drinking abilities of the dik dik antelope was carried out ... -
Evaluation of the heifer project for women farmers in Mpigi district (Uganda)
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1994)This is an evaluation of the implementation of the Heifer Project for Women Farmers in Mpigi District, whose aim is to uplift the economic and nutritional status of the beneficiaries. A questionnaire was developed and ... -
An investigation into the causes and dynamics of slope cutting in the Timau area, North Western foot slopes of Mt Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1992)At the North Western foot. slopes of Mount Kenya. bet.ween Nanyuki Town and Kisima Farm. prominent erosion scars with steep, bare and deep edges are widespread on the gently sloping land surface. Unlike the usual gully ... -
Utilization of above ground net Primary production by herbivores in Mukogodo rangelands, Laikipia,Kenya
(1996)The amounts and proportion of above ground net primary production of the herb layer utilized were investigated in the Mukogodo rangelands of Laikipia Kenya. Two private (01 Jogi and Loldaiga) and two conununal group ... -
Primary production and standing biomass estimation of Acacia reficiens and a. Senegal on the mountain slopes and Lowlands of Ngurunit region in the arid south-western Marsabit, northern Kenya.
(1994)Two Acacia species (Acacia reficiens and A. Senegal) on two topographic sites (mountain slopes and lowlands) were studied for both standing biomass supported and annual aboveground production. The study was laid out as ... -
Utilization of sorghum, millet and amaranth for the development of high energy weaning foods for Kenyan pre-school children
(uDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1992)The weaning period defined as the period in a young child's life when supplementary foods are introduced to complement breast milk poses great nutritional risks to children in Kenya. Traditionally unfermented cereal ... -
Response of panlcum maximum jacq. Anderagrqstls superba peyr. To Simultaneous pressure of soil water deficit and simulated grazing In the south central semi-arid rangelands of Kenya
(1999)Kenya's arid and semi-arid areas have been exposed to frequent droughts and overgrazing for a long period of time. The consequence of this has been the degradation of the range forage resources. This study was therefore ... -
Effects of the chlorinated hydrocarbon (dieldrin) on testicular morphology and endocrinology in the male rat
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi,, 1998)Experimental studies portray that a large number of chemicals namely environmental and industrial pollutants affect the male reproductive system. Reproductive toxicants exert their effect at different stages of the male ... -
Maternal health and nutritional status and Their association with nutritional status of Children (6-36 months) in slums of Mbarara Municipality, Uganda.
(1999)Malnutrition is a multifaceted problem and among the underlying causes is maternal health and nutritional status. The high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Uganda is contributing to the increaseof malnutrition. The cross ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in breast milk of mothers living in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)A total of 216 human milk samples were collected from mothers either attending post natal clinics or in the maternity wards of some hospitals in Nairobi. The samples were analysed for organochlorine pesticides by use of ... -
Evaluation of actual Evapotranspiration from Agricultural catchments, Kenya
(1994)Actual evapotranspiration was evaluated using three models viz water balance, Morton and Grindley. The catchments used in the study were Oruba, Tugenon, Ndarugu and Kimakia each having an area less than 100 sq. km. All ... -
Contribution of fruits and vegetables to dietary intakes of vitamins A and C, and iron in children 3-5 years old, district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1998)A cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out in Bomet district, from December, 1996 to the beginning of March, 1997, a period during which availability of fruits and vegetables in the district were considered ...
