Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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The potential of condensed camel milk in contributing to food security in greater Baragoi, Samburu district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1996)This study was carried out in Baragoi and Nyiro divisions of Samburu district with the main objectives of, first, determining the financial, social and physical accessibility of both fresh and condensed camel milk to the ... -
Studies on actinobacillus seminis as a cause of ovine epididymo-orchitis on two ranches in Machakos and Kajiado Districts of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1995)A farmer in stony Athi, Machakos, reported testicular swellings in some rams in his dorper flock, and was worried about their subsequent fertility. Such swellings are often caused by contagious epididymitis and orchitis, ... -
An assessment of farmers' willingness to pay for the protection of Nyabarongo River system, Rwanda
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012-11)Nyabarongo River system is an ecosystem that provides goods and services to the Rwandese communities; this river serves as a tributary of the ile River, an international resource. However, its integrity has been compromised ... -
Effects of cobalt deficiency on some rumen and thyroid functions in goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1991)Thirty small East-African goats, 19 females and 11 males aged between 13 and 36 months and weighing 14 to 30 Kg were divided into two treatments consisting of 15 goats each. They were fed ad-libitum on hay containing 0.02 ... -
Characterization of Mycovellosiella Phaseoli (Drummond) deighton, the causal agent of floury leaf spot and assessment of bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris l.) genotypes for its resistance
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1995)Floury leaf spot was not known to be an important disease of beans in Kenya. Widespread occurrence of the disease was noted in farmers field and experimental plots in Taita hills of Taita- Taveta district. This study was ... -
Stimulation of immune response in dogs against echinococcus granulosus
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1991)Hydatidosis is a cyclozoonosis that is caused by the larval stage of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. It is of major veterinary and public health importance in many parts of the world. Several measures are available ... -
Water balance of sections of Naro Moru river
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, 1988)This water balance study is directed towards the solution of problems resulting from the utilization of river water resources for domestic purposes and for irrigation by ·small-scale farmers living on the semi-humid to ... -
Removal of soil and chemical spray contaminants from tomatoes during industrial washing
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1996)Chemical spray residues on unprocessed tomatoes are known to be above limits recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and drug Act (FDA) at Kenya. Soil contamination on tomatoes delivered for processing is ... -
Comparison of the efficacy of three anthelmintic Drugs against mixed natural Gastrointestinal Nematode infections in Camel(camelus dromedarius) in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993)This study was undertaken to identify the types of helminth parasites in camels, their prevalence rates in different seasons, the effects of age and sex of camels on helminth infestation rates and to compare the efficacy ... -
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of circulating fasciola gigantica antigens in sera of experimentally infected sheep
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 1997)Eighteen Dorper sheep aged between six and twelve months were obtained from an area known to be free of fasciolosis. The animals were divided into four groups (I-IV). Each of the first three groups comprised of five sheep ... -
Characterization of the genetic diversity of East African cattle breeds using micro satellite DNA markers
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1998-09)The indigenous cattle populations of Eastern Africa are vital tr the subsistence and economic development of the region, providing essential food products, sustaining the employment and income of millions of East Africans ... -
The role of traditional rangeland resource utilization among selected pastoral communities of Tanzania
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1996-06)A study was conducted in two pastoral communities in the reserve grazing areas. These were the reserve grazing pastures, used by the Gogo of Makang'wa, central Tanzania and Maasai of Tingatinga, northern Tanzania, as a ... -
Evaluation of 4-aminopyridine and yohimbine for the antagonism of xylazine hydrochloride in small East Africa.N goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1998)There is no information available about the antagonism of xylazine by 4- aminopyridine and yohimbine in goats. This study was therefore designed to determine the optimal dose regimes of 4- aminopyridine and yohimbine for ... -
The impact of changing land use patterns on the numbers and distribution of livestock and wild herbivores in the Tana River District, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1992-02)The intent of this study was to examine the impact of changing land use patterns on the numbers and distribution of livestock and wild herbivores in the Tana River District, Kenya. A multi-method approach of aerial ... -
Characterisation of pure bred Jerseys in the Coastal sub-humid zone of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1990)Data from a purebred Jersey cow herd at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute's Regional Research Centre, Mtwapa were utilized to characterize its production and reproductive performance. A total of 1489 performance records ... -
Effects of soil compaction by transportation vechicles on the sugarcane fields of Mumias sugar company
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture Engineering, 1990)An investigation of soil compaction in the sugarcane fields of Mumias Sugar Company by transport vehicles was conducted between October, 1989 and April, 1990. Studies were conducted for the establ ishment of safe axle ... -
The effect of No3-N on Nodulation, dry matter yield and n2 fixed by Calliandra Calothyrsus
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1999)Calliandra calothyrsus Meissn. is a fast- growing leguminous tree which has been introduced to many tropical regions, including Kenya where it is used in agroforestry systems for fu elwood, soil improvement, reforestation ... -
Investigation of the involvement of the domestic cat in the cyclic transmission of caprine besnoitia
(University of NairobiDepartment of veterinary pathology and microbiology, 1992)This study covers various aspects of coccidia of the domestic cat under natural and experimental conditions and the eat's involvement in the cyclic transmission of caprine Besnoitia. In a preliminary study on natural ... -
An evaluation of the pilot hydatid control project in northwestern Turkana district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 1993)Hydatidosis (Hydatid disease) 1S a cyclozoonotic disease caused by the larval stages of Echinococcus granulosus. The disease is mainly transmitted between carnivores and herbivores. The most important cycle is the one ... -
Use of xylazine hydrochloride, Ketamlne hydrochloride and atropine sulphate for anaesthesia in donkeys
(Department of clinical studies, 1990)The veterinary anaesthetist is called upon to deal with a number of species of animals which exhibit great variation in size and temperament as well as in anatomical and physiological development. Apart from differing response ...
