Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Preweaning performance and mortality of camel calves on two commercial ranches in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1990)Data on 1068 Camel calves covering the years 1977 to 1989 were made available by two privately owned ranches in Kenya; Galana and 01 Maisor, for this study. The aim was to provide some information on camel calf performance ... -
A cross-sectional study of Gastro-intestinal Nematodiasis, gross Skin conditions and ectoparasites of Donkeys in Mwingi District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1996)This study was designed to investigate the prevalence gastro-intestinal nematodes, gross skin conditions and ectoparasites in Mwingi District, Kenya. The associations between known management and husbandry risk factors ... -
Study of differential diagnosis of flu-like diseases with emphasis on brucellosis, in Narok District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997)Flu-like diseases that present with non-specific symptoms pose big diagnostic problems to clinicians. Brucellosis, malaria, typhoid, streptococcal infections and rheumatism, which are in this category, were studied to ... -
Valuation of different methods of surplus colostrum preservation and the effect of feeding preserved colostrum on Sahiwal calf performance
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1996)In a laboratory experiment, colostrum was preserved by five different methods viz: treatment with formaldehyde at levels of 0.1% (Ft) and 0.05% (F2)j acidification with formic acid at levels of 0.5% (FAt) and 0.1% (FA2)j ... -
The value of acacia brevispica and leucaena leucocephala seedpods as dry season-supplement for calves in arid areas of Kenya
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF RANGE MANAGEMENT, 1993)Two feeding experiments were conducted to evaluate Acacia brevispica and Leucaena leucocephala seedpods as dry season supplements in terms of nutrient composition and liveweight performance. In feeding experiment one ... -
The pathogeneses and clinical pathology of cowdriosis [Heartwater] in sheep
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1990)Heartwater is a disease of ruminants transmitted by ticks. It is mainly found in the African continent and the surrounding islands but lately isolated cases have been reported elsewhere. The disease occurs in different ... -
Characterisation of the drug sensitivity and species of trypanosomes isolated from camels in Marsabit, Kenya, between 1979 and 1993
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1999)Trypanosomiasis is one of the most important diseases in the tropics and especially Africa due to its negative impact on livestock productivity. For effective chemotherapeutic control, it is necessary that constant ... -
A comparative clinical and pathological study of Besnoitia strains infective to cattle and goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1994)Besnoitia are cyst-forming coccidian protozoa causing besnoitiosis in domestic and wildlife hosts worldwide. Economic losses result from reduced weight gain and milk yield, meat of poor quality and skin unsuitable for ... -
Survey for potato leafroll virus (plrv), evaluation of solviepotato clones for resistance to the virus and comparison of elimination methods
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1996)A survey of Potato leafroll virus(PLRV) conducted in the major potato growing districts of Kenya namely Meru, Kiambu, Nyamira and Kisii revealed the highest incidence of PLRV in Kisima location, Timau division of Meru ... -
Fusarium wilt of carnation in Kenya and its interaction with vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae
(University of AlbertaDepartment of Crop Science, 1993)Vascular wilt of carnation in Kenya was found to be caused by Fusarium oxysp orum f. sp. dianthi, Five isolates of this pathogen whose cultural characteristics differed on half-strength PDA were isolated from wilted ... -
Genetic resistance of scottish blackface sheep to gastric nematodes association with the eosinophil
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, 1994)The gastric nematodes, Haemonchus contortus and Ostertagia (TeladrosagiaJ circumcincta, are the most pathogenic and economically important parasites of sheep in tropical and temperate areas, respectively. There are no ... -
Caprine coccidiosis: epidemiological studies in selected areas of Kenya and aspects of pathology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1990)This study was conducted in three phases. Phase one aimed at studying the prevalence and significance of coccidiosis in Kenyan goats from selected areas. The various species of Eimeria were also identified. Faecal samples ... -
Influence of nitrogen fertilization and plant age on yield, quality and storability of kale and collard (brassica oleracea var-acephala D.C) leaves
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1990)Two experiments were conducted between June 1988 and July 1989 at the Faculty of Agriculture Field Station, Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, to study the influence. of nitrogen (N) application rates (0, 5, 10 and ... -
Reproductive performance of dairy cows and heifers in Kiambu District, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993)This thesis describes an investigation into reproductive performance of cows and heifers on smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to describe reproductive management, to ... -
The structure and conduct of the animal feeds industry in kenya: the case of the situation in Kiambu district and Nairobi province
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1992)The animal feeds industry has been characterized by shortages, erratic price fluctuations and low quality animal feeds. In an attempt to examine the cause (s) of these undesirable performance outcomes, this study analysed ... -
Histological and ultrastructural observations on the placenta of the goat between day 16 and day 23 of gestation
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Effect of poultry waste and grain sorghum supplements on utilization of range hay by small East African goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 1995)A feeding study was conducted to determine the effect of varying levels of poultry waste (Pw) and grain sorghum (Gs) on dry matter intake (OMI) and ill vivo dry matter digestibility (lVDMO) of low-quality range hay fed ... -
The nutritive value of wheat wet distillers byproducts and wet brewers grains as supplements for feedlot and grazing cattle.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal and Poultry Science, 1995)Wet distillers by-products from wheat based ethanol production and wet brewers grains (WBG) were evaluated as supplements in feedlot and grazing cattle diets. A feedlot experiment used canola meal, WBG and wet distillers ... -
Studies on rhabditis species associated with bovine parasitic otitis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1992)A field study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Bovine parasitic otitis in the semi arid (hot dry) and the high potential (cold humid) areas of Kenya. A prevalence ranging from 27.3% to 78.3% was recorded ... -
Participation of rural communities in management and conservation of rangeland resources: the case of Elodaya project, Sudan
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1997)The study was carried out to determine the roles of community participation in management and conservation of rangelands and the socio-economic impact of Elodaya project on the local communities using direct interviews ...
