Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Adoption of Artificial Insemination by Smallholder Livestock Farmers in Dryland Production Systems of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Increasing human population in recent decades has mounted pressure on food supply including livestock products. Livestock is the main source of livelihood to the poor households in the drylands of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ... -
Effects of Limestone Source on Egg Production and Egg Shell Quality in Laying Chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Laying hens require adequate calcium for bone and eggshell formation as well as other physiological functions. Limestone, dicalcium phosphate, oyster shell, bone meal, meat and bone meal are important calcium sources used ... -
Impact of Choice and Integration of Tsetse Fly and Trypanosomiasis Control Methods on Household Income in Lamu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The farm households in Lamu County had participated in the control of tsetse flies and trypanosomiasis using insecticide treated livestock, insecticide treated targets and trypanocidal drugs. However, the methods that ... -
Development and Quality Evaluation of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified With Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Micronutrient malnutrition continues to be a problem in developing countries. Food to food fortification which includes composite flour formulation is one of the methods used to reduce the problem. However, the effectiveness ... -
Repeat Breeding In Bos Taurus In Makueni, Kakamega And Nandi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The optimum dairy cattle production aims at getting a calf per cow per year. This is, however, limited by bovine repeat breeding syndrome (RBS) caused by fertilization failure or early embryonic death among others. ... -
Occurrence and Outcomes of Urolithiasis and Other Urinary Tract Conditions in Domestic Cats in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was a retrospective study that covered a 10 years period from January 2009 to December 2018...... -
Mapping and Validation of Major Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) for Maize Lethal Necrosis (Mln) Resistance in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease caused by dual infection of two viruses Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) resulting in devastating effects on maize production. The prevalence ... -
Maternal Nutrition Knoweldge, Infant Feeding Practices and Young Child Nutrition: a Case of Bosaso District, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Maternal Knowledge, attitude and practice of infant and young child feeding are key factors for optimal nutritional status, health and development of the children. Inadequate knowledge of appropriate foods and feeding ... -
Morphologic and Morphometric Study on Anti-ulcerogenic Effects of Selected African Nightshades (Solanum Nigrum L.) Geno-types in the Rat
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Gastric ulcers are a common cause of morbidity and mortality. A gastric ulcer is defined as a peptic ulcer restricted to the gastric mucosa, induced by exposure to excessive hydrochloric acid as well as excessive pepsin ... -
Phytochemical and Toxicological Evaluation of Croton Menyharthii From Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The use of plants for primary health care has increased tremendously over the last few decades especially in developing countries. However, the health benefits claims and safety profile of most plants is yet to be validated. ... -
Performance of Interspecific Arabusta Coffee Hybrids for Yield, Cup Quality, and Disease Resistance.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Kenya annual coffee production has in recent years declined due to different factors such as change of land use and biotic stresses, despite the country being one of the world’s producers of high-quality coffee. This ... -
Investigation of factors associated with income from working donkeys among smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Working donkeys in developing countries play an important role for smallholder farming households through provision of income mainly from draught power. Few studies have documented factors associated with income from these ... -
Effectiveness of Hexanal and its mode of action on the post-harvest quality of Banana fruits (MUSA SPP)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Banana is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mainly by smallholder farmers for the domestic market. Despite its importance and potential, the banana value chain is faced with several constraints including high ... -
Value chain mapping to assess Governance challenges, food safety risks, and escherichia coli genetic diversity along the Dairy food system in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Food systems present complicated networks where production and distribution of food products can either be achieved through simple or complex value chains. Such system complexities present avenues for introduction, ... -
Influence of Maternal Nutrition Knowledge on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status of Children in Musanze District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Children under five years of age face multiple malnutrition burdens. Under-nutrition causes approximately half of all deaths in young children every year worldwide. Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices pose ... -
Chemical and Microbiological Properties of Banana Flour, and Hygiene Knowledge and Practice of Processors in Micro and Small Enterprises: a Case of Meru County of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Banana flour processing in Kenya has gained interest among micro and small enterprises due to its nutritional properties, which comprises of high starch content, dietary fiber, rich in carbohydrate, potassium, phosphorous, ... -
Influence of Technology Transfer Methods and Extension Worker Characteristics on Sustainability of Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urban and Peri urban agriculture contributes substantially to food and nutritional security to approximately 60 percent of Nairobi residents directly or indirectly. The current study was necessitated by the emerging and ... -
Harvesting, Postharvest Handling and the Physiochemical Changes During Storage of Guavas in Two Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The guava (Psidium guajava) fruit is highly nutritious and commonly found in almost all ecological regions in Kenya, however, its highly perishable and prone to postharvest losses. The fruit suffers huge losses which are ... -
Evaluation of bacillus and trichoderma species for Biological control of bacterial wilt caused by ralstonia solanacearum in tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) has been rated second most important vegetable crop in Kenya. Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is a major biotic constraint to tomato productivity with yield losses of up ... -
Analysis of Stratified Livestock Production as an Option for Enhancing Commercial Off-take of Pastoral Cattle in Kenya’s Drylands
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Livestock production in Kenya accounts for 10–15 % of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and about 42% of the agricultural GDP. The production mainly occurs in pastoral areas, where approximately 70% of the national ...