Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Green Gram-sorghum Intercrop Arrangement on Crop Growth, Yield and Resource Use Efficiency in Southeastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Small scale farmers in dryland areas generally grow green gram under sole crop system. However, this system has produced low yields per unit area of land and failed to meet the growing population’s demand despite the ... -
Biotoxicity of Melia Volkensii Fruit Pulp and Nut Extracts on Selected Beneficial Insects in Embu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The predominant approach in safeguarding crops against insect pests has mainly been centered on synthetic pesticides. Pesticide use has helped mitigate pest menace. However, concern about their detrimental effect on the ... -
Effects of Leaf Harvesting Intensity and Frequency on Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Three Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) Varieties in Bor and Awerial County, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important crop in South Sudan, however, its low production has been attributed to poor agronomic and leaf harvesting practices which cause a reduction in grain yield and quality ... -
Sanitation and Post-harvest Management Practices in Grain Traders’ Stores and the Impact on Grain Quality in Nairobi, Machakos and Embu Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In Kenya, similar to other economically developing nations, losses after harvest occur during storage mainly due to spillages, aflatoxin and damages due to improper handling. This study was undertaken to determine grain ... -
Prevalence of Adulteration of Milk Obtained From Vendors in Supermarkets in Westlands Sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Poor milk handling practices due to lack of knowledge or deliberate adulteration compromises the safety of milk and eventually the health of the consumer. With the increase of milk vending machines in supermarkets, the ... -
Stakeholder Mapping and Their Roles in the Veterinary Antibiotic Supply Chain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)drugs, and weak enforcement of laws and regulations. The livestock sector in most of Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by counterfeit and poor-quality veterinary drugs attributed to the lack of traceability of drugs in markets. ... -
Effect of Health Education on Knowledge and Management of Arboviral Diseases in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globally, arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) infections continue to pose substantial threats to public health and economic development, especially in developing countries. In Kenya, although arboviral diseases (ADs) are ... -
Analysis of Effects of Adoption of Post-harvest Loss Reduction Technologies on the Welfare of Rural Tomato Smallholder Farmers in Kaduna, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Increasing local agricultural productivity and bridging import gaps have been a recent concern for the Nigerian government and many developmental institutions. Given the Government's commitment to attaining food self-sufficiency ... -
Diversity of Insect Pollinators and Their Contribution to Macadamia (Macadamia Integrifolia) Nut Yield in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Macadamia is the most lucrative nut that is cultivated for its nutrient-rich kernel and oil that is of great health and economic importance. However, optimal production of macadamia in Kenya is still hindered by both abiotic ... -
Estimation of Seroprevalence and Predictors for Coxiella Burnetii Infection in Garbatulla, Isiolo County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Coxiella burnetii is the etiological agent for Q fever, which affects people and animals globally. This pathogen is presumed to be endemic in both human beings and domestic animals in many countries Kenya included. It ... -
Evaluation of Quality Characteristics and Intake of Acrylamide by Consumers of Roasted Coffee in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Coffee farming is a vital sector in Kenya, supporting over 250,000 farmers. The study aimed to comprehensively assess both the quality characteristics and acrylamide intake of commonly consumed roasted coffee in Nairobi ... -
Phytochemical Characterization, Effect of Diet Supplementation, Bioassay-guided Isolation and Identification of Anti-diabetic Compounds of Rosmarinus Officinalis From Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Phytochemical Characterization -
Neutralization Capacity of Selected Medicinal Plants Against the Biochemical and Toxicological Effects of Bitis Arietans, Naja Ashei, and Naja Subfulva Snake Venoms
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Snake antivenom is the mainstay of managing Snakebite envenoming (SBE). However, it causes adverse effects, is not accessible to those that need it, and it does not address the local effects of SBE (necrosis, swelling, ... -
Value Chain Analysis and Exposure Assessment to Non- Typhoidal Salmonellosis for Pork Consumers in Rural Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)With the increasing demand for pork in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to enhance public health infrastructure supporting the rapidly growing pork value chains to prevent the emergence and re-emergence of foodborne ... -
Preliminary Anthelmintic, Phytochemistry and Toxicity Studies of Selected Medicinal Plants in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Anthelmintic resistance occurs at varying degrees for all the available drug molecules used for treatment of helminth infestations hence the need to find alternative medicines. Ethnoveterinary practitioners in Kenya use ... -
Incidence of Morbidity, Mortality and Risk Factors Associated With East Coast Fever and Theileria Parva Infection in Calves in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The livestock sector in Kenya is an important source of livelihood to a large proportion of pastoral households and therefore it plays a significant role in poverty reduction strategies for the rural populations. Similarly, ... -
Artisanal Aflatoxin Control Technologies, Levels of Aflatoxin and Risk of Dietary Exposure Among Small-scale Maize Farmers in Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Contamination of foodstuff with aflatoxin is a major threat to public health and food security for households within developing countries. Besides being food insecure, most households in sub-Saharan Africa are also exposed ... -
Aflatoxin Contamination of a Common Traditional Brew (Busaa), and Nutritional Status of Imbibers in Mumias East Sub- County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The consumption of traditional and local brews is widespread in most of the developing countries, and this narrows down to the various remote and urban areas in most parts of our country Kenya. Mumias East Sub-County of ... -
Determination of Structure and Composition of Tanning Agents in Plectranthus Barbatus Leaf Extract and Potential Application in Combination Tanning to Reduce Pollution
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Leather industry is a heavily polluting industry especially when it involves the use of chrome which results in direct effluent discharge to surface water systems and infiltration to underground water. Organic tanning or ... -
Development of Dual Virus Resistant Cultivars and Rapid Propagation Methods for Cassava in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a subsistence crop for many people in the tropics. However, yields are low due to farmers growing cultivars susceptible to two major viral diseases whose genetic diversity remains ...
