Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Phenotypic, genetic and environmental trends in Kenya Sahiwal cattle
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1988)Records covering a 20 year period (1964-1983) on Sahiwal cows at the National Sahiwal Stud, Naivasha were used to estimate phenotypic, genetic and environmental trends of 305- day milk yield, calving interval, birth ... -
Heterogeneity of variance of milk yield among herds and application of adjustment factors for sire and cow evaluation in Kenyan friesian cattle
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1994)Production and reproduction records of Kenyan Friesian cows obtained at the Kenya Milk Records (KMR) , covering the period 1968 - 1984 , were used to study heterogeneity of variance of 305 - day milk yield and to develop ... -
Characterization and determination of lethal dose (LDSO)of metabolites from two soil Bacilli and evaluation of their If efficacy in the control of bean anthracnose in the greenhouse.
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1998-11)Two Bacillus isolates coded as CA5 and CAIO were retrieved from sterile loam soils where they had been preserved. They were tested against four fungal pathogens of agricultural importance namely Fusarium sp Colletotrichum ... -
Physico-chemical, sensory, and keeping quality of cassava flour produced by simple drying techniques
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1990)A study was carried out to determine the effect of temperature of dehydration on the total cyanide content of cassava, evaluate the keeping quality of cassava flour so produced and to investigate the possibilities of ... -
The economics of dairy cattle breeding by small scale farmers: a case study of Kiambu District
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Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (eds) on testicular and epididymal structure, and plasma testosterone profiles in the goat (capra hircus)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, 2000)Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (EDS), a diester of suIphonic acid, on testicular and epididymal morphology and plasma testosterone profiles were studied using both light and electron microscopic techniques and ... -
Performance of crossbred dairy goats in smallholder farms in central Kenya
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1998)Performance of Saanen/Toggenburg crosses and their Alpine sired crossbreds in Nyeri district in Central Kenya was studied. Data was analysed for 112 does which kidded between 1994 and 1996 and 59 kids (31 singles and 14 ... -
Residual levels of organochlorine pesticides in selected locally produced foodstuffs in Gezira scheme, Sudan
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1992)The aim of this study was to find out the types of organochlorine (OC) pesticides used in the Gezira irrigation scheme of the Sudan as well as the methods of their application and determine the levels of OC pesticide ... -
Carbonization and briquetting of sawdust for use in domestic cookers
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, 1998)Sawdust represents a considerable amount of energy that is currently under-utilized. With an appropriate thermodynamic process this by-product can be converted into charcoal briquettes suitable for domestic use. In this ... -
Lymphocyte infectivity and characterization of theileria parva strains isolated from paddocks in Kiambu district
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1998)East Coast Fever, a disease of cattle that results in death by respiratory failure IS caused by Theileria parva. Due to the widespread occurrence, the characterization of Theileria species and diagnosis of the disease ... -
Determination of economic competitiveness and optimal resource allocation in rainfed rice production on smallholder farms: the case of Amukura division, Busia district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1993)Research on rainfed rice production and its competitiveness on Smallholder farms of Amukura Division of Busia District was carried out in February, March and April 1991. The data were collected using a structured ... -
An economic analysis of small scale french bean production in Central Province of Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)In this study small scale French bean production systems ln the major growing areas in Kenya are analyzed. The main purpose being to identify the problems causing low yields and to suggest possible ways of overcomming ... -
The impact of egg price stabilization in Kenya
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990-07)Major causes of egg price instability in Kenya and the impact of the instability on egg production and consumption were investigated. The direct impacts of various stabilization programmes in terms of stability of egg ... -
Economic analysis of factors affecting sunflower production in Machakos district of Kenya: a case study of Kibwezi division
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990)The study was motivated by the need to find out why sunflower production has been erratic and declining in Machakos District in spite of the joint efforts of the Government and Oi 1 Crop Development Limited (OCD Ltd) ... -
The impact of child feeding practices on the nutritional status of children 0-24 months in Belet Hawa district, Gedo Region Somalia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology & Nutrition, 2011)Despite food ration distribution, presence of feeding programmes and provision of free health care, during emergencies, malnutrition and morbidity persist and constitute a threat to child survival, growth and development ... -
Genetic and environmental aspects of reproductive perforhance and pre-weaning growth of three pig breeds in large-scale herds in Kenya
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1991)Data on reproductive performance and pre-weaning growth of pigs from three large scale herds in Kenya were studied to evaluate means and the effects of genetic and environmental factors on sow and piglet performance. ... -
Technical efficiency of smallholder irish potato production in Nyabihu district, Rwanda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2011)The study on technical efficiency of smallholder Potato was carried out in Nyabihu District of Rwanda. The study estimates the technical efficiency obtained from stochastic frontier production approach. The paper estimates ... -
The effect of homogenisation, stabiliser and amylase on keeping quality of passion fruit juice
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1993)In this study, the effects of homogenisation, stabiliser and amylase individually and in two factor combination,on the keeping quality of passion fruit juice were investigated. The juice was extracted from the two ... -
Effectiveness of Chitosan against spoilage moulds in harvested mangoes and its preservative effect on Ngowe mangoes (Mangifera Indica L. var. Ngowe
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Trade in mangoes contributes significantly to the Kenyan economy and the mango is an important fruit for its nutritional and sensory qualities. There are several mango varieties grown in Kenya. Ngowe mangoes are the ... -
An analysis of the determinants of small-scale farmers' preference for alternative credit service providers in kenya: a case study of Bomet district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2011)Several microfinance schemes have gone operational in Kenya to address financial access to the poor people both in rural and urban areas. Important questions are however if and to what extent microfinance organizations ...
