Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Memory deficits associated with sublethal cyanide poisoning relative to cyanate toxicity in rodents.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-03)Food (cassava) linamarin is metabolized into neurotoxicants cyanide and cyanate, metabolites of which we sought to elucidate the differential toxicity effects on memory. Young 6-8 weeks old male rats were treated ... -
Erythrina abyssinica prevents meningoencephalitis in chronic Trypanosoma brucei brucei mouse model.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)Human African trypanosomiasis is prevalent in Sub-sahara African countries that lie between 14° North and 29° south of the equator. Sixty million people are at risk of infection. Trypanosoma brucei gambesience occurs in ... -
Dose-response inhibitory effects of purified cathinone from khat (Catha edulis) on cortisol and prolactin release in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops).
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)This study reports acute and sub-chronic effects of cathinone on hormonal alterations in single-caged vervet monkeys. Fourteen adult vervet monkeys were used, 12 of which were treated and 2 controls. Pre-treatment phase ... -
Acute and sub-chronic effects of purified cathinone from khat (Catha edulis) on behavioural profiles in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops).
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)We investigated the cumulative effects of cathinone on behavioural alterations in single-caged vervet monkeys. Fourteen adult vervets were divided into tests (12 animals) and controls (2 animals), and exposed to escalating ... -
Molecular characterization and antigenic properties of a novel Babesia gibsoni glutamic acid-rich protein (BgGARP).
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)Identification and molecular characterization of Babesia gibsoni proteins with potential antigenic properties are crucial for the development and validation of the serodiagnostic method. In this study, we isolated a cDNA ... -
Comparison between Glycated Hemoglobin and Blood Glucose in Monitoring Diabetic Patients at Point of Care Testing
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Point of care testing is a mode of testing where immediate laboratory tests are performed on the patient at the site where healthcare is provided close to the patient. Diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2 can be monitored using ... -
Comparative Effects of Soil Amendments on Phosphorus Use and Agronomic Efficiencies of Two Maize Hybrids in Acidic Soils of Molo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The deficiency of P and the shortened growing seasons due to climate change are identified constraints in the production of commonly grown long maturing maize hybrid (H614) in the acid soils of Molo County, Kenya. The ... -
Animal-related injuries to veterinians working in different sectors in kenya'
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Veterinarians working or living in various environments are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards and risks key among them injury on a daily basis. Despite animal related injuries being one of the most common ... -
Challenges and Opportunities in Cassava Production among the Rural Households in Kilifi County in the Coastal Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya, food secw'ity and poverty alleviation are some of the most important factors that the country must address in order to achieve the vision 2030. Cassava has potential not only as food for humans, but also as ... -
Iron status and systemic inflammation, but not gut inflammation, strongly predict gender-specific concentrations of serum hepcidin in infants in rural Kenya.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-02-27)Hepcidin regulation by competing stimuli such as infection and iron deficiency has not been studied in infants and it's yet unknown whether hepcidin regulatory pathways are fully functional in infants. In this cross-sectional ... -
Biofortified cassava with pro-vitamin A is sensory and culturally acceptable for consumption by primary school children in Kenya.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-08)BACKGROUND: Biofortification of cassava with pro-vitamin A can potentially reduce vitamin A deficiency in low-income countries. However, little is known about consumer acceptance of this deep yellow variety of cassava ... -
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Subclinical mastitis affecting hygienic quality of marketed camel milk from North - Eastern Province, Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)In North - Eastern Province, camel is the dominant livestock; it provides subsistence to many people especially during the frequent droughts when other animals either die or are unthrifty. This is beca use camel is ... -
Ecological considerations of the introduction of Cotesia flavipes Cameron Hymenoptera: Braconidae for biological control of Chilo partellus Swinhoe Lepidoptera: Pyralidae in Africa.
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1994)The exotic parasitoid, Cotesia flavipes, was released in 1993 in Kenya for biological control of the introduced stemborer, Chilo partellus. The release has been criticised in some quarters as being potentially ecologically ... -
Factors Influencing Choice and Adoption of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technologies in Central Kenya Highlands
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 2007)The paper presents the findings of a study conducted to determine farmers’ perceptions of some of soil fertility management-specific attributes and influence on adoption decisions. The specific objectives were: (i) to ... -
Effects of organic and mineral sources of nutrients on maize yields in three districts of central Kenya
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 2007)Trials were set up in three districts of central Kenya to evaluate organic and mineral sources of nutrients and their effects on maize yields. The experiments were set up during the long rains 2004 with fifteen different ... -
Health in perspective: framing motivational factors for personal sanitation in urban slums in Nairobi, Kenya, using anchored best–worst scaling
(Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural SciencesDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)Severe health, safety and environmental hazards are being created by the growing population of urban poor in low-income countries due to lack of access to sanitation and to inadequate existing sanitation systems. We developed ... -
Clinical Presentation And Successful Therapeutic Management Of Puff Adder (Bitis Arietans) Envenomation In Dogs
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2013)Tw o mongrel dogs were presented to the University of Nairobi small animal hospital with a history of recumbency, salivation, dullness and depression that had started following snake bites. Physical examination revealed ... -
Survey Of Small Animal Anaesthesia And Analgesia In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2013)A questionnaire was administered to 35 registered veterinarians involved in small animal practice in Nairobi County, Kenya, seeking information on type of practice; numbers of dogs and cats anaesthetized per week; type ... -
Farmer-Friendly Strategies Of Managing Weeds In Carrot (Daucus Carota L.) Production
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)Weed control constitutes one of the main cost items in carrot production. The current study was conducted at the field station farm, University of Nairobi in 2011 with the aim of developing a cost-effective strategy of ...