Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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A comparative economic analysis of contracted and non-contracted sugarcane farming - the case of the South Nyanza sugar project , Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997)This study is an economic analysis of the contracted and non - contracted systems of sugarcane farming. In the analysisl the South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY SUGAR) in South Nyanza District was used as a case study. The ... -
Resource hoarding and defensive behaviours of African honey bees (apis mellifera L.) in Kenya
(The University of Guelph, 1993)This thesis is an investigation of patterns of foraging, hoarding food, rearing brood, colony defence and absconding behaviours of 3 African honey bee races in their native habitats in Kenya. The behavours varied both ... -
Antigen heterogeneity of the adult ancylostoma caninum
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1982)Canine ancylostomiasis is a widespread nematode disease. It has been shown that in endemic areas, more than 50% .of all dogsa,re,infected and over 8% of infected puppies die, while many more suffer growth retardation. ... -
The implications of grain market liberalization on on-farm maize storage in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995-05)This thesis presents a financial analysis of on-farm grain storage from a farmers perspective in Kenya using storage investment and farm budget data from Nandi district. The study emphasizes the implications of the ... -
Factors affecting reproductive performance of range-fed beef cows at Athi River Ranch; Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1986)A study of breed and environmental factors, both internal and external, affecting calving interval of range-fed beef cattle was conducted at Athi River ranch in Kenya. Breeding females comprised the Boran, the small ... -
Characterization of hydatid cyst antigens by crossed immunoelectrophoresis and its implications for the serodiagnosis of hydatid disease in livestock
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1985)Kydatidosis is a disease of major worldwide public health importance and with considerable economic consequences for the livestock industry. It shows a variable geographic distribution but reaches its highest levels in ... -
Epidemiology and economics of mastitis in the smallholder dairy sector of Kiambu district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997)This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and economics of mastitis on smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District. The study was carried out as part of a larger integrated study on health and production constraints ... -
Studies on cytokines and nitric oxide in relation to Cowdria Ruminantium infection
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 1998)This thesis describes studies on the pathogenesis of heartwater by investigating the effects of cytokines and nitric oxide (NO) in experimental Cowdria ruminantium infections in in vitro and in vivo models. The latter ... -
Studies on the epidemiology and chemotherapy of trypanosoma evansi infections in camels
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1990)The field studies reported in this thesis on epidemiology and chemotherapy of Trypanosoma evansi in camels were conducted for a period of 18 months on two herds of camels located at Ngurunit and Olturot, in Marsabit ... -
Dewatering and drying characteristics of Coffee Pulp
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1991)The major constraint in the utilisation of coffee pulp is its high moisture content. For easy storage, the moisture content of the pulp needs to be lowered to about 15% wet basis. A two stage process comprising mechanical ... -
Competition and efficiency of food retailing to the low income consumers in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1977)Competition and efficiency of food retailing to the low income consumers in Nairobi was studied. The ·study concentrated on structural aspects that affect efficiency of food retailing. Consumer buying and expenditure ... -
A Study of the Physiological and Ecological Adaptatton of Comhon Beans ( Phaseolus Vulgaris L) to Drought Stress
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1991)Two experiments were conducted in the field and one in the ~leenhollse to s t udy d i. f ferences in drought response in ten varieties of common heans, collected from different ecological zones. The bean varieties were ... -
Health and productivity of calves in smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District Kenya
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1992)This thesis describes an investigation into the health and prOductivity of calves on smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District, Kenya. The objectives were to determine the distributions of important health and production ... -
Seasonal changes in bird population densities with special emphasis on rice depredation and the side effects of quelea Control measures on non-target birds at mwea irrigation scheme, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1986)This study was carried out from October 1984 to September 1985 at Mwea Irrigation Scheme (M.I.S.), which covers an area of 12,145 hectars• This study aimed at:- (I) Determining whether significant damage was caused to ... -
Efficiency of resource use in smallholder milk production: the case of Meru central dairy farmers, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990-02)This study was motivated by the need to find means of increasing milk supply in Kenya in order to meet an expected rise in demand. The study was concerned with the efficiency of resource use in smallholder milk productlon. ... -
Factors affecting honey production in south east Kenya Rangelands: a case study of Kibwezi Division, Makueni District
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1998)A study on factors affecting honey production and indigenous knowledge of the Kibwezi Communities in honey production was conducted using formal and informal interviews by questionnaires between January and Sepicmber, ... -
Effects of processing conditions and storage on honey quality
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1991-12)Fresh Kenya crude honey was collected from two districts and analyzed for their physico-chemical properties before and after heat processing at each of the temperatures for 20, 25 and 30 minutes 50° , 55° The ... -
Effect of plant growth regulators on the post harvest handling of tuberose (Polianthes Tuberosa l.) cut flowers
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1999)The study was conducted to investigate the influence of Accell?' (containing benzyladenine and gibberellic acid at ratio 10 1), benzyladenine, gibberellic acid, sucrose, silver thiosulphate and Florissant 50011\1 on the ... -
Studies on the susceptibility of the Orma and Galana Boran cattle to trypanosome infection
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology,, 1988)Genetic resistance to trypanosomiasis in cattle is a trait generally ascribed only to the Bos taurus breeds indigenous to West Africa, namely, the N'Dama and West African shorthorn. Differences in susceptibility to ... -
Genetic studies of five white pine species and their interspecific hybrids by isozymes
(Faculty of Forestry, University Of Toronto, 1991)The genetic structure, linkage relationships and genetic variation of Pinus strobus, P. monticola, P. griffithii, P. peuce and~. koraiensis were investigated by isozyme analysis, using starch gel electrophoresis, based ...
