Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Participation in Pyrethrum Group Marketing Channels Among Farmers in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study analyzed the factors influencing the decision and level of participation of smallholder pyrethrum farmers (household heads) in group marketing in Nyandarua County. The data which were collected through questionnaires ... -
Role of consumption of spontaneously fermented dairy products and streptococcus infantarius in colorectal carcinoma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Consumers of traditionally spontaneously fermented dairy products are frequently exposed to high titres of Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius (Sii), that belongs to Streptococcus bovis/Streptococcus equinus complex ... -
Influence of Mammalian Herbivory on Woody Plants Dynamics and Ecosystem Services in a Semi Arid-savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, woody plants encroachment has been witnessed in many parts of the rangelands. In the study area (Laikipia county) shrub encroachment in the last half of the Century has increased by more than 25% has been blamed ... -
Development of beef sausages through bovine blood utilization as fat replacer to reduce slaughterhouse by-product losses
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Slaughterhouse by-product losses after slaying of animals are major problem in Kenya at present. Many slaughterhouse operators and meat traders either lack proper preservation techniques or lack technologies on how to ... -
Evaluation of Maturity Indices of Selected Mango Varieties and Effect on Quality Attributes
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mango is one of the most cultivated fruits in Kenya for export and domestic markets. One of the major challenges facing mango producers in Kenya is lack of knowledge of the right harvest maturity for the different markets ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of Coolbot™ cold storage technology to preserve quality and extend shelf life of mango fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Poor cold chain management is one of the main causes of postharvest losses (>50%) reported in most vegetable and fruit value chains. Therefore maintenance of low temperature for horticultural commodities is critical in ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of zoonotic campylobacter isolated from livestock and rodents in urban informal settlements in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Campylobacter is a pathogenic zoonotic bacterium that causes mild to fatal illnesses in livestock while in humans, Campylobacter symptoms may range from transient watery diarrhoea to bloody diarrhoea and may lead to ... -
Knowledge of maternal nutrition, attitude and practices among nurses working at kenyatta national hospital, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Introduction: Maternal nutrition is essential from conception and throughout pregnancy as it is a critical factor in child survival, growth and development. Nurses are well placed to provide nutrition education during ... -
Biotechnology and food security in Kenya - an assessment of public perception and environmental concerns on genetically modified maize production.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)According to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (2009), maize is the most essential cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and an important staple food for more than 1.2 billion people in SSA and Latin America. ... -
Investigation of the haemostatic effects of freeze dried extracts of selected Kenyan plants
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: “Hemorrhage is responsible for 30% to 40% of trauma mortality and accounts for almost 50% of the deaths occurring in the initial 24 hours following the traumatic incident”. The approach to “new drugs through ... -
Blood Progesterone Determination by Lateral Flow Immunoassay for Assessment of Reproductive Status of Dairy Cattle in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The livestock sector in Kenya contributes about 10% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with the dairy subsector accounting for 4%. Eighty percent of this contribution is from small scale dairy farmers currently challenged ... -
Efficacy of Plant Extracts and Antagonistic Fungi as Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides in Management of Tomato Pests and Diseases
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the last few decades, farmers have relied on synthetic pesticides to manage crop pests and diseases. This is because synthetic pesticides are easily available, have quick knock down effect, have varied modes of action ... -
Carbon stocks variability in agro ecosystems along an altitudinal gradient: a case study of Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study quantifies the effect of land cover change and seasonality on soil organic carbon and carbon dioxide emissivity. It takes to account the coupled inter-relationships with other ecological factors such as temperature ... -
Economic Analysis of Consumers‟ Awareness and Willingness to Pay for Geographical Indicators and Other Quality Attributes of Honey in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Geographical indication (GI) identifies a product as originating from a given territory, region or country. This form of product-labelling signifies reputation for quality, safety and authenticity. It is a form of value-based ... -
Efficacy of Allium Sativum, Allium Cepa and Jatropha Curcas on Common Natural Gastrointestinal Helminths in Dogs
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Prevalence of animal diseases is one of the major livestock production constraints in Kenya with high impacts on livelihoods due to related economic losses affecting food security in the country. The use of synthetic drugs ... -
Progressive Effects Of Prosopis Juliflora (S.w.) (Dc) On Grazing Natural Pasture And Browse Plants In Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Prosopis juliflora, a fast spreading and coppicing tree, was introduced in Kenya in 1973 to rehabilitate the degraded lands. The trees quickly replaced the natural grazing grasses, sedges, forbs and browse plants important ... -
Evaluation of Anti-fertility Potential of Selected Medicinal Plants of Tana River County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Approximately 200 million women in the developing world have unmet contraceptive need. Globally 20 million women procure unsafe abortions yearly due to the unmet contraceptive need. In Kenya; 465000 unsafe abortions were ... -
Effect of stage of growth on nutritional value of dual purpose sorghum
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of stage of growth on the quality of improved dual purpose sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) fodder and silage (IDPS). Six treatments based on physiological stage of growth of sorghum ... -
Employee Perception on Strategic Change Management Practices and Performance at National Police Service in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Organization change is a vital process in the health and effectiveness of an organization. Despite the various studies done on strategic change management in organization including state corporations, there has been less ... -
The Effect of Reinsurance Programs on Financial Performance of General Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Reinsurance has long been identified as the most used risk management tool by insurance companies. Insurers frequently purchase reinsurance because it reduces bankruptcy risk, expanding capacity, Stabilization of loss ...
