Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Semen analysis and induction of acrosome reaction in spermatozoa of Tana mangabey (cercocebusgaleritus) and de brazza’s (cercopilhecus monkeys
(University of Nairobi, 1998)Semen from Tana Mangabeys (Cercocebus galeritus n=4) and De Brazza's monkeys (Cercopithecus neglects, n=3) was evaluated for routine parameters to establish fertility potential following electro-ejaculation. The correlations ... -
A study on drought resistance in pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan L.Millsp.)
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Extension and its effect on dairy cattle nutrition and productivity in smallholder dairy enterprises in Kiambu
(University of Nairobi, 2001)A cross-sectional survey covering 63 households (HH) in three administrative locations of Limuru Division in Kiambu District was carried out by means of a structured questionnaire. The three locations with high contact ... -
An economic analysis of effects of risk management strategies on dairying in smallholder farms
(University of Nairobi, 1997-10)This study investigated the risks facing the smallholder dairy farmers and examined how income sources and risk management strategies used by the farmers affect the dairy enterprise. The study was carried out in Limuru ... -
Control of water pollution from agriculture
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Factors influencing the adoption of conservation tillage practices and their implication on profitability in maize- cowpea cropping systems - a case of Makueni district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)In the semi arid areas of eastern Kenya, the farmers are faced with food insecurity and low farm incomes due to rainfall unreliability. The low soil moisture resulting from low rainfall cannot support productive agriculture ... -
Household food adequacy and the nutritional status of preschool children in a child survival project area, Namelok, Kajiado district
(University of Nairobi, 1998)household food adequacy and the nutritional status of pre-school children in a CHILD SURVIVAL AREA, NAMELOK, KAJIADO DISTRICT A cross-sectional survey on food adequacy and nutritional status of pre-school children was ... -
The effect of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer management on the production and quality of true potato (solarium tuberosum, l.) Seeds, from three commercial varieties grown in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Three experiments were conducted in the field to study the effect of fertilizer management on True potato (Sotanum tuberosum, L.) seed (TPS) production and quality. In the first experiment, the effects of split applications ... -
Assessment of irrigation water use for Aguthi, Thome and Matanya smallholder irrigation schemes
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Maize Marketing In Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1990)The maize marketing system in Uganda has several problems. The official maize marketing body, the Produce Marketing Board, has been unable to effectively buy the maize from the producers. This has beer, thought to be ... -
Lime Requirements Of Kenya A C I D Soils
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Four buffer methods were evaluated using Ca(OH)2~titration to pH 6.5 and CaC03~incubation to pH 6.0 and 5.5 as reference methods and using 26 soils representing major agricultural acid soils in Kenya. The buffer methods ... -
Empirical analysis of marketed milk production in Kenya: a case study of the official milk market
(University of Nairobi, 1988-09)This study is concerned with marketed milk going through the official channel in Kenya during the period between 1957 and 1985. The objectives of the study were to: 1. Study the supply pattern of commercial milk production; ... -
Vitamin a status of 6-10 year old children and some associated factors in Gachoka, Mbeere district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)The study was carried out to determine household characteristics and individual child factors associated with vitamin A status of primary school children aged 6-10 years in Gachoka Division, Mbeere District, Kenya. Six ... -
Assessing The Productivity Of Indigenous Chicken In Southern Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The aim of the study was to determine the productivity and; product output per unit input in a given time frame, productivity constraints of indigenous chickens under village management conditions and to recommend specific ... -
A Comparative Study Of The Development Of Cowpea Weevil Callosobruchus Maculatus (F) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) In Some Kenyan Cowpea Varieties As A Measure Of Their Resistance To The Pest
(University of Nairobi, 1985)Experiments were undertaken to compare the performance of the bruchid Callosobrnchus maculatus (V) on four different cowpea varieties commercially cultivated in Kitui district, Eastern province. Kenya. The local varieties ... -
Isozyme patterns and enzyme activities of coffee arabica L cultivars susceptible and resistant to coffee berry disease
(University of Nairobi, 1993)BIochemical aspects in the coffe arabica- cellectoriculum lahancae host-pathogen system were investigated using C.Arabica cultivars known to be susceptible, medium resistant to C.Kahawa.The aspect studied were peroxidase ... -
Influence Of Available Browse On Cattle Diets In An Acacia Savannah Of East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1984)A six-month study was conducted in southeastern Kenya to determine the influence of varying bush canopy cover on dietary selection and nutrition of mature esophageally fistulated heifers. Replicated moderately stocked ... -
The Implications Of Agricultural Market Liberalisation For Market Efficiency And Agricultural Policy In Kenya: The Case Of Maize
(University Of Nairobi, 1997)Liberalisation of food and agricultural markets has been a major component of the Strucmral Adjustment Programs (SAP) in many African countries. In Kenya, liberalisation of the maize market, a process that was completed ... -
Isolation And Characterization Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus And Aeromonas Hydrophila From Fish In Kenyan Waters And Their Possible Role In Causing Infection To Man
(University of Nairobi, 1988)With the increase in utilization of fish resources by man, there has been a concomitant demand for quality control of fish and fish products. An important aspect of this has been the need for the study of microbiological ...
