Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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An epidemiological study of gastrointestinal nematodes in cattle with particular reference to weather factors in Tetu division of Nyeri district, Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1984)An epidemiological study of gastroinLestinal nematodes of cattle was conducted in Tetu Division of Nyeri District, Kenya. This area has a trcpical climQte, being within the tropics. The aim of the study was to assess ... -
The use of a selected antigen in enzyme immunoassay for the diagnosis of bovine cysticercosis.
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology., 1983) -
Factors determining nutritional status of children in a child survival, protection and development (cspd) program area, Sengerema District, Tanzania.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996-09)This study examined household and maternal differential determinants of nutritional status of children aged 18-36 months in a Child Survival, Protection and Development programme area, Sengerema division, Tanzania. A ... -
Antibiotic-residues in milk
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1978)The presence of antibiotic residues in foods represents a potential health hazard to man which at the present time is difficult to assess. Nevertheless, some problems have already been defined and legislature has been ... -
Nutrient content and feeding value of some Kenyan grain legumes
(Department of animal production, 1980)The chemical composition of four types of beans (E.. Vulgaris) Viz: (·1\'Jetz'iioja,Cana dian \lander, j·iexican142 and Rose coco; cow peas (y. Unguiculata) and pigeon peas (f.. Cajan) was studied by chemical analysis ... -
An evaluation of mass selection and sl testing for grain yield in two maize populations of diverse origin
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1972) -
Effects of potassium fertilization and periderm damage on shelf life of carrots
(Department of plant science and crop protection,UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, 1995)Short shelf life has caused a decline in the sale of B.c.-grown carrots from 8.1 million kgs in 1987 to 6.1 million kgs in 1990. This is due to greater postharvest water loss of B.C.-grown carrots compared to those from ... -
The influence of crop cover on soil erosion by splash
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1992-03)This study involved determining the influence of crop cover on splash erosion. This was done on 16 plots of 4 treatments of maize, beans, intercrop (maize & beans) and bare fallow (control), with 4 replications of each ... -
Biological and molecular characterization of potyviruses infecting sweet potato
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Protection, 2004)A survey was conducted to identify the viruses that infect sweet potato in the major growing areas in Kenya. Only Sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV), Sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV), Sweet potato mild ... -
A study of the implementation of a facility-based growth monitoring programme: the Nairobi City councll
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1999-08)This study was conducted to assess the implementation of the growth monitoring programme in the City Council health facilities. This was to determine whether the physical and structural components necessary to implement ... -
Determination of nutritive value of Acacia Tortilis and its effect on body weight gain of Goats
(Faculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1997)The study was conducted in the south western low lands of Eritrea at Shambuko Agricultural Research Station in Gash Setit Province, 260 Km West of the capital, Asmara, at an altitude of 1000 m. A total of fifteen Barka ... -
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 ...
