Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Dissemination And Adoption Of Improved Fodder Trees: The Case Of Calliandra Calothyrsus In Embu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)This study assessed the effectiveness of different extension methods in reaching farmers in different gender categories of dairy farms to inform them about Calliandra calothyrsus fodder trees technology and also factors ... -
Diet Selection And Nutrition Of Sheep (Ovis Aries Linnaeus) And Grant’s Gazelles (Gazella Granti Brooke) On Kapiti Ranch, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)A study was conducted to determine seasonal diet selection and nutritional characteristics of sheep and Grant’s gazelles on Kapiti ranch in southeastern Kenya The frequency and biomass production ot herbaceous plants were ... -
Antigens of brucella melitensis in immunodiffusion and serological diagnosis of caprine brucellosis
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The sonic extracts of Brucella melitensis Strain 16M were studied in agar gel immunodiffusion test after they had undergone differential centrifugation and concentration. The number of precipitin lines obtained varied with ... -
A study of some environmental effects on the physiology of Jersey and Friesian cattle in the lake crescent area of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1969)It is hypothesised that Bos taurus breeds of dairy cattle are subjected to stress, either directly or indirectly, by the environment of the Lake Crescent region of Uganda. The response to this stress is examined by observing ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of antimicrobial ani) bioactivity of plant used in ethnomedicine and ethnoveterinary medicine in Machakos and Kitui areas, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)The use of plants to cure diseases and relieve physical sufferings started from the earliest times of mankind's history. In Africa, 80% of the population uses traditional medicine for primary health care. Due to antimicrobial ... -
Determination of agricultural production constraints and optimal enterprise. Mix in an irrigation scheme: the case of Hola irrigation scheme in Kenya
(1992)This study arose out of the need to address the problem of poor performance of Kenya's large scale irrigation schemes. The poor performance has been evidenced by the negative cash flows that these schemes have consistently ... -
Establishing The Need For Public Transport Service In Thika Town
(University of Nairobi, 1977)Intra - urban public transport service is a significant input in the development of any town. It is that means of travel which facilitates faster mobility of the people wishing to travel to places within and about the ... -
Application Of Nitrogen And Irrigation To Pasture To Enhance Dry Season Cattle Production In Uganda
(University Of Nairobi, 1970)In Section I a review waa made of the problem of providing sufficient a&d nutritious pasturage in the tropics during the dry seasons when productivity is low owing mainly to the leOk of soil moisture and partly due to the ... -
Evaluation Of Medium Duration Pigeonpea (Cajanm Cajan) Genotypes For Green Vegetable Production And Acceptability In Makueni County Of Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pigeon pea is an important crop in marginal rainfall, in the arid and semi-arid (ASAL) regions, where it is used as a supplementary source of dietary protein. Previous research has concentrated in identification of genotypes ... -
An Analysis Of Farmers Awareness Of Agricultural Extension Devolution And Preferences For Participatory Design Of Agricultural Extension Programs In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya, agricultural extension has suffered various shortcomings including inadequate farmer involvement in development and designing of extension programs. The current County governance system in Kenya devolves ... -
Phytochemical investigation of three leguminosae Plants for larvicidal activity against aedes aegypti
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The family Leguminosae is known to synthesize a range of flavonoids and isoflavonoids that possess wide varieties of biological activities. Among these, larvicidal activity is associated with the rotenoids; mainly found ... -
A simulation model for Rift Valley fever transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease of animals and humans that occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa, Egypt, and the Arabian Peninsula. The disease is associated with enormous burdens on human and ... -
The Application Of Ecological Niche Model To Map Out The Rift Valley Fever Risk Areas In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, mosquito-borne zoonotic viral disease of economic importance caused by a virus of the Phlebovirus genus, Bunyaviridae family that mainly affects ruminants and humans. It causes abortion ... -
A survey of animal-bite injuries in humans and the economic burden of rabies in Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis describes a survey of a retrospective and prospective study conducted in Machakos County and the epidemiology of animal-bites in humans in Machakos, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: 1) to characterize ... -
Impact of Land Use Change on Shoreline Erosion and Mangrove Dynamics in Watamu Mida Creek, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Watamu Mida creek coastal area is a major attraction site for tourists and also a source of income for the local people. The key identified anthropogenic pressures in the mangrove forest are; encroachment into the forest ... -
Influence of Enclosure Management Systems on Rangeland Rehabilitation in Chepareria, West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The establishment of enclosures has been recognized as an effective strategy for the rehabilitation of degraded rangelands in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). While numerous approaches to restore degraded rangelands have failed, ... -
Bacteria, Aflatoxins And Fluoride Levels In Locally Processed Herbal Medicines From Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The increased use of herbal medicines has come with challenges of safety, quality and efficient utilization. This study assessed the safety of the herbal medicines with regards to microbial contamination, aflatoxins and ... -
Comparative Study For The Analysis Of The Microbiota Of The Glans Penis And The Vagina Of The Olive Baboons (Papio Anubis)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The human reproductive system is one of the important microbial habitats that harbor different species of bacteria in variable quantities and relative proportions that are known to have important effects on health, both ... -
An Estimation Of Sugarcane Supply Response Among Outgrowers In Mumias Sugar Company In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Over the past few decades, Kenya has had a structural deficit in sugar despite the great potential the country has in sugarcane production. Kenya‟s sugar industry relies entirely on sugarcane production. Sugarcane production ... -
Factors Associated With Stunting And Its Prevalence Among Children Below 5 Years Old In Musanze District Of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Stunting among children below five years old affected 44% in Rwanda and more than 61% in Musanze District in 2012. The main objective was to establish the prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children ...
