Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effects of cow dung manure on some physical And chemical properties on saline - sodic soils in Kiboko Makueni district (Kenya)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1998)The effect of cow dung manure on some physical and chemical properties of salinesodic soils in Kiboko, Makueni district were examined. Two soil types, namely, chromo- haplic Lixisols for site 1 and mollic and sodic ... -
Isolation of Avian Paramyxoviruses from village chickens and wild birds in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2000)The potential of village chickens in Kenya has not been fully exploited because most farmers do not practice disease control, supplementation, and there is no proper housing for the birds. Control of viral diseases ... -
Nutritional status of children under five years of age in Bahirdar, Ethiopia: from a human rights perspective
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2006)A cross-sectional study was carried out in Bahirdar Town of the Amhara National Regional State in north-west Ethiopia. A total of 284 children aged 0-59 months were studied. The objective of the study was to compare the ... -
Vitamin a deficiency and its risk factors among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Arssi Zone, Ethiopia
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000)A cross sectional study which was descriptive and analytical in nature was carried out between February and April 1999 among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Dodotana Sire district of Arssi zone, Ethiopia. The main ... -
Molecular characterization of Rhizoctonia Solani strains causing tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum mill) damping-off and its management
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2009)The objective of this study was to determine the genetic diversity among the Rhizoctonia solani strains causing damping off of tomato in Kenya and assess the efficacy of the disease control by nonchemical methods. Survey ... -
The influence of age, preparation methods and storage on the nutritional value of two Traditional Kenyan leafy vegetables common in Western Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Food Nutrition, 2004)A household survey was carried out in Luanda division of Vihiga district to establish the extent of production, time taken before first harvest and the common cooking methods of two traditional vegetables; Cleome gynandra ... -
Infant feeding practices and nutritional status of Children aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technololgy and Nutrition, 2007)The main objective of this study was to assess infant feeding practices and nutritional status of chi Idren aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate, Nairobi, Kenya. Past research on the topic of ... -
Effects of domestic and wild herbivore utilisation on Herbaceous layer above ground primary production In Central Kenya Savanna
(University of NairobiDepartment of Range Management, 2005)This study investigated the separate and combined influences of livestock and wild herbivores on herbaceous layer primary production in central Kenya rangelands. The treatments included cattle (C), wild herbivores (with- ... -
The potential impact of improved maize seeds and fertlllsers on food security and incomes of smallholder farmers in the Mumias sugar scheme
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)The high incidence of poverty (35% in 2002) and food insecurity in Kenya has prompted the government to put in place policy measures such as the Poverty reduction strategy paper, the economic recovery strategy to complement ... -
Assesment of viral shedding and local immune Responses to hiv in the female reproductive tract using SHIV/baboon model
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal physiology, 2002)Heterosexual transmission accounts for majority of human immunodeficiency VIruS (HIV) infection among adults in developing countries. The risk of female to male transmission of HIV is likely to be determined by concentration ... -
The role of drought tolerant food crops in food and Nutrition security status among low income households in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District-Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of food science nutrition and technology, 2006)Makueni district experiences chronic food insecurity and is ranked the highest in food poverty incidences (71%). Over the past five years, various stakeholders have put some efforts to improve household food security by ... -
Microbiological studies of Kirario, an indigenous Kenyan fermented porridge based on green maize and millet
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2006-07)The objective of this study was to isolate, characterize and identify the lactic acid bacteria involved in the fermentation of Kirario, a traditional fermented porridge based on green maize, millet and/or sorghum. The ... -
Design, fabrication and testing of a sugarcane farm furrower
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi,, 2001)Field studies were carried out to evaluate the performance of two furrowers that were in use for furrowing at Mumias sugar company: a double mouldboard furrower and a flat-plate furrower, using an undamped spring ... -
Fine mapping of trypanosomosis resistance Loci in murine by haplotype approach
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Production, 2006)Mapping of trypanotolerance QTL in two F2 resource populations generated by crossing BALB/c and A/J with C57BLl6J has previously been achieved by Kemp et al., (1997). The subsequent fine mapping using the advanced ... -
Mothers Knowledge and other factors that influence selection of feeding options for infants aged 0-6 months with special emphasis on mother to child transmission of HIV in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(Mbugua, A W(2006). Mothers Knowledge and other factors that influence selection of feeding options for infants aged 0-6 months with special emphasis on mother to child transmission of HIV in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2006)In September - December 2000, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with an aim of identifying factors that determine selection of feeding options for infants 0-6 months attending Paediatric Demonstration ... -
Epidemiological, genetic, serological and antimicrobial susceptibility characterization of non-typhi Salmonella isolates from hospitalized children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005)Non-typhi Salmonella (NTS) are a major cause of septicaemia and bacteraemia in humans worldwide. About 1.4 million cases are observed in the United States of America annually, out of which 600 are fatal. In sub-Saharan ... -
Pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, fosphenytoin and chloramphenicol in the rabbit and rat
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2000)Seizures commonly complicate cerebral malaria and are associated with increased risk of death and neurological sequelae. Phenytoin is used for treatment of seizures that are refractory to other treatment, but it has ... -
Density, distribution and habitat utilization patterns of Elephants(Loxodonta Africana, Blumenbaeh, 1797) in Southern Aberdare Ranges, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2005)The African elephant IS an endangered species over most of its range. Frequent monitoring of elephant numbers is critical to its conservation. Census of elephants in African savannah ecosystems involves aerial and ground ... -
The effects of dietary supplementation with textured soya bean protein and provitamin a on growth rate and Diarrhoea experience among malnourished children in Makumbe hospital rehabilitation centre, Zimbabwe
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2000)A prospective study (lnterventional ln nature) was carried out to assess the effect of dietary supplementation with either texturized soya bean protein (TVP) and provitamin A (betacarotene from carrots) or with TVP alone ... -
Feeding practices and nutritional status of Children 6-36 months in muslim and christian Households: a human rights perspective (a case study of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Applied Human Nutrition, 2006)The right to adequate food and nutrition is a powerful tool to combat malnutrition and hunger worldwide. Current thinking views integration of human rights into nutrition programming as an essential component in which ...
