Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Brine shrimp toxicity and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Piliostigma thonningii (Schum.) Milne-Redh. [Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae] from Kenya and Malawi against some pathogens of human and veterinary importance.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Many microorganisms are responsible for causing serious diseases of bacterial origin. Development of drug resistance in animal and human pathogens against commonly used antibiotics has necessitated a search for new ... -
Enchancement of the CAMP reaction of Streptococcus agalactiae by the incorporation of milk whey and maltose in the solid medium.
(University of Nairobi,, 1983)Enhancement of the CAMP reaction by heated milk whey and maltose when incorporated into a selective agar medium, the thallium crystal violet toxin medium (TKT), is described. Milk whey was prepared by enzyme coagulation ... -
Antemortem studies on natural caprine besnoitiosis
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The impact of meat inspection on the control of bovine hydatidosis in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000) -
Diversity and immune boosting claims of some African indigenous leafy vegetables in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)A survey was carried out to document the diversity and immune boosting claims of African indigenous leafy vegetables (AILVs) in Western Kenya. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection were used. The ... -
Flehmen, Mounting And Copulation Among Members Of A Semi-wild Cattle Herd
(University of Nairobi, 1983-08)Over a period of 2 1/2 years the occurrence of flehmen, mounting and copulation among members of a semi-wild cattle herd was recorded and their relationships to age, sex and stage of reproduction studied. Flehmen and ... -
Resting Habits Of Zebu Cattle In A Nocturnal Enclosure
(University of Nairobi, 1978-12)Over a period of one year, resting habits in a nocturnal enclosure were studied in a cattle herd consisting of cows with their calves and one bull. Individual preferences for particular resting areas were found in all ... -
Social Behaviour And Social Relationships Between Female And Male Prepubertal Bovine Calves (Bos Indicus)
(University of Nairobi, 1978-03)The manifestations of social behaviour between nine female and nine male calves were investigated. Mounting and pushing were analysed as play activities in which male calves are significantly more active and attractive ... -
Occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana production zones in Maragua, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2013)The occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana based farming systems was investigated in Maragua, Kenya. The ultimate aim of the study is to harness the potential of these beneficial fungi in the control ... -
Diversity of nematodes and nematode destroying fungi as influenced by land use in Taita Taveta, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Land intensification is thought to lead to soil degradation and consequently to loss of soil biodiversity. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of land use on nematode community and nematode destroying fungi in Taita ... -
Fatal obstructive urolithiasis in a 5 months old buck: a case report.
(University of Nairobi,, 204)A case of fatal obstructive urolithiasis was reported in a 5 months old buck of non-descript local breed kept as a pet. The affected animal was noticed to have developed an episodic abdominal distention and anorexia. The ... -
Novel Characteristics Of African Streptococcus Infantarius Subsp. Infantarius Potentially Responsible For The Predominance Over Other Lactic Acid Bacteria In Spontaneously Fermented Camel Milk
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius, a pathogenic species of the Streptococcus bovis/ Streptococcus equinus complex (SBSEC), was unexpectedly found to be predominating in spon-taneously fermented East-African ... -
Prevalence And Comparison Of Streptococcus Infantarius Subsp. Infantarius And Streptococcus Gallolyticus Subsp. Macedonicus In Raw And Fermented Dairy Products From East And West Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-15)Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius (Sii) and Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. macedonicus are members of the Streptococcus bovis/Streptococcus equinus complex (SBSEC) associated with human infections. SBSEC-related ... -
Signs Of Generalized Anxiety And Compulsive Disorders In Chimpanzees
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Fear and anxiety have been studied extensively in humans and other animals. However, far less attention has been focused on the clinical and ethical implications of nonhuman animals’ susceptibility to psychological disorders. ... -
Infectious bursal disease around Kabete, Kenya.
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Functional Characteristics Of Lactobacillus Spp. From Traditional Maasai Fermented Milk Products In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)In this study functional characteristics of 23 representative Lactobacillus strains isolated from the Maasai traditional fermented milk ‘Kule naoto’ were determined. The Lb. acidophilus group strains showed resistance to ... -
Efficacy of buparvaquone in the treatment of ECF cases in the Kabete area of Kiambu district of Kenya: preliminary results.
(University of Nairobi,, 1993)A retrospective study of 24 cattle in the Kabete area, Kenya, which had been treated for East Coast Fever with buparvaquone (2.5 mg/kg) showed that 5 of the animals recovered after a single dose, and 10 recovered after a ... -
Changes in saturated hydraulic conductivity in selected soils of Kenya irrigated with waters of variable salt content.
(University of Nairobi,, 1986)Data for a Pellic Vertisol, a Chromic Luvisol and an Orthic Ferralsol showed that saturated hydraulic conductivity would be seriously affected by irrigation waters with SAR values in excess of 10.0, 14.8 and 28.9 respectively -
Eucalyptus Citriodora - Essential Oil Content And Chemical Varieties In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The essential oil content of leaves of E. citriodora from several locations in Kenya was 2.2-8.3%. The chief constituents of the oil were citronellal (65-88%) citronellol (2-25%) and isopulegol (2-19%). The presence of 2 ... -
A study on the merits of separating tropical soils into groups and using different chemical extractants for different groups in the routine measurement of available soil phosphorus.
(University of Nairobi,, 1983)Ten extractants were used for measuring the available phosphorus in 24 tropical soils, and the extractable P values were correlated against plant parameters obtained from a 170-day continuous cropping experiment and a ...