Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Comparative morphology and morphometry of the olfactory mucosa in the domestic Dog and Sheep
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2008)The qualitative and quantitative features of the olfactory mucosa of the domestic dog and sheep were examined at light, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Samples were obtained from adult and young (suckling) ... -
The contribution of urban Household Food production to consumption, Nutrient intake, and expenditure patterns among Urban Poor in Kiambiu Slums, Nairobi
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004)With rapid urban growth rates, a diminishing ability of many developing countries to feed the increasing national populations, persistent droughts, escalating food prices and increase in poverty, urban agriculture is ... -
Effects of Mondia Whytei aqueous root extract on isolated rabbit heart and Jejunum preparations
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005)Mondia Whytei is a forest floor plant with aromatic rhizomatous roots. It belongs to the Asclepiadaceae Family. Its roots are rich in bioactive phytochemicals. essential minerals and vitamins. Among the bioactive ... -
The effects of fertilizers and mulberry (morus alba l. ) variety on cocoon and silk quality in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2008-05)The study was carried out in two sites already with existing mulberry trees comprising three varieties, Kanva , Noi (Thailand), and Embu (local variety). The main objective of the study was to determine the effect of ... -
Maternal and child health care providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and quality of nutrition services in Tamale, Ghana
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007-08)The purpose of this study was to determine accessibility of protocols, MCH service providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and the quality and adequacy of nutrition actions they deliver in order to generate ideas and ... -
Effect of social capital on performance of smallholder producer organizations: the case of groundnut growers in Western Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)Due to poor market and physical infrastructure, high transaction costs, pnce risk, and information problems, past liberalization and structural adjustment policies have not been able to improve market access, hence ... -
Marketing of sheep and goats and its role in food security among pastoral communities in Marsabit District, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)Pastoral households have become chronically food insecure. Since sheep and goats are kept in large numbers in the arid and semi-arid environments compared to other species of livestock, they are expected to play an ... -
Health, nutrition and sanitation baseline survey with reference to children aged 6 to 59 months in Nyakacho, Kericho District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007)A cross-sectional survey of consumption patterns and dietary practices was carried out in Nyakacho, Motobo Division, Kericho District in Kenya from July to August 2004. The main objective of the study was to determine ... -
Household food and nutrition security in association with HIV progression: a comparative study of highlands and lowlands in Wundanyi Division, Coast Province, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2006)Household food security that includes household food availability, accessibility and utilization, is Abstract synergistically associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) ... -
Effect of nitrogen application and plant age on edible leaf yield and quality of Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum l.) plants.
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2000)Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of nitrogen application rates and plant age on the edible leaf yield and nutritive quality of black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) plants. The first experiment ... -
Alternatives for infants born HIV- infected mothers in infant feeding practices and potential breastmilk Homa-Bay District
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2002-10)Huge amount of work has been done on HIV/AIDS including on MTCT, but there still remains a dearth of information in areas related to appropriate feeding for infants of mothers infected with HIV. Some suggested infant ... -
Factors attributed to the prevalence of early complementary feeding of infants in eastlands area of Nairobi
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of trained community resource persons. the case study of the Mbooni community based nutrition programme
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2002-08)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the Community - Based Nutrition Programme's trained community resource persons (CRPs) in Mbooni and Kisau Divisions of Makueni District. ... -
Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008-09)Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for optimal growth and development during infancy. Optimal feeding practice in the first year of life is crucial for the survival and health of infants, and ... -
Participatory market research in business planning for private pastoral veterinary practice in Turkana district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2003)Little information is available on methodology to privatise the delivery of animal health services in pastoral areas. This thesis describes the use of participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools in market research necessary ... -
Impact of Head Smut Disease (Ustilago kameruniensis) on Napier Grass Yields in Smallholder Dairy Production Systems
(Department of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 2007-04)Four consecutive studies were carried out to assess the impact of Napier grass head smut on fodder production as well as to explore alternatives to the popular Bana grass variety in smallholder dairy farms of central ... -
Establishment of Critical Control Points of Informally Marketed Raw Milk in Kiambu and Nairobi Districts based on Microbiological safety"
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2002)This study describes an analysis of the bacterial risks and factors associated with those risks in the informal milk market in Nairobi and Kiambu districts. The study was carried out as part of integrated studies on milk ... -
Establishment of soil management zones based on spatial variability of soil properties for precision agriculture using Gis in Katumani, Machakos district of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2007)Analysis and interpretation of spatial variability of land/soil properties is a key-stone in precision agriculture. Spatial variability is a problem in soil testing because mixing soil cores from high- and low-fertility ... -
Inheritance and selection for resistance to Angular Leaf Spot (Phaeoisariopsis Griseola (SACC)and common bacterial blight (Xanthomonas Campestris pv Phaseoli) in yellow beans
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2007-06)Angular leaf spot (Phaeoisariopsis griseo/a) and common bacterial blight (Xanthomonas campestris pv phaseo/i) are two major diseases of common bean (Phaseo/us vulgaris L.). In Africa, the two diseases account for losses ... -
Water availability and nutritional status of under five children living in peri-urban settlements in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2001)This study examined the difference in nutritional status of children living in Chainda and Kamanga compounds, both of which are high density peri-urban settlements in Lusaka, Zambia. The focus ofthe study was on how water ...
