Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology, 1985)Short term fluctuations in progesterone, oestradiol and testosterone in pregnant and non-pregnant hyaena (Crocuta crocuta Erxleben) -
Progesterone, oestrogens, LH and corticosteroids in plasma during the oestrous cycle in goat
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology, 1983) -
The mineral composition of Bambara groundnut
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2006) -
The mineral composition of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc) grown in Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences, 2006)The mineral content of nine landraces of bambara groundnut cultivated in Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland respectively was investigated. The raw seeds were analysed for Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, Cu, Fe and Zn. The ranges (mg/100 g ... -
Ovine bronchopneumonia caused by Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1994) -
Some Zoonotic Diseases of Fish
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences, 2007)no abstract -
Individual bovine-specific and species-specific autogenous vaccine in treatment of bovine cutaneous papillomatosis
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)Bovine cutaneous papillomatosis, a viral infection, causes benign growth from the dermis. Conventional treatment involves vaccination using a species-specific autogenous vaccine. Bovine-specific autogenous vaccines were ... -
The placenta and fetal membranes of the short-nosed elephant shrew, Elephantulus rufescens (Peters, 1878)
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology, 1980) -
Placentation in the cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus)
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology, 1982)A histological study of the placentation in the cane rat was carried out and several similarities with the guinea-pig and the American hystricomorph rodents were observed. These similarities include a haemochorial type of ... -
Health benefits of nut consumption with special reference to body weight control
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2012)Nuts are an integral part of the Mediterranean food patterns, and their incorporation into the regular diets of human beings is believed to provide many health benefits. The recent recognition of nuts as “heart-healthy” ... -
Gastrointestinal parasites of free - ranging Colobus Monkeys ( Colobus Angolensis Palliatus ) in Kwale District, Kenya Coast
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Effectiveness of salt iodization for the prevention of iodine-deficiency disorders
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 1998)Two papers in this issue, “Virtual elimination of iodine-deficiency disorders achieved in nine counties of Jiangsu Province, China”[1] and “Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with regard ... -
Evaluation of weaning diets in peri urban Kumasi, Ghana
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 1998)This work evaluates the commonly used weaning diets in peri-urban Kumasi, Ghana, in terms of the type of diets, daily energy and nutrient intakes of the infants, frequency of feeding, and the chemical composition of the ... -
Effect of tempe and sodium metabisulphite on the microbiological quality, development of rancidity, and sensory quality of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) sausages
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 1999-06)The conventional method of beef and pork sausage manufacture was adopted for processing fish sausage from Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets. Four types of sausage were made: sausages with 0.02% sodium metabisulphite ... -
Health seeking and hygiene behaviours predict nutritional status of pre-school children in a slum area of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2000)A cross-sectional study was conducted during March to May 1997 in four selected slum kebeles (villages) of Addis Ababa in which nutritional status of 758 children aged 6 to 36 months was examined and stratified into ... -
A Comparative Study On The Nutritional Status Of Children (6-59 Months) In A World Vision Project Area And A Non-project Area In Kathonzweni Division, Makueni District, Keny
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2005)A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Kathonzweni division, Makueni district to assess and compare the nutritional status of children (6-59 months) drawn from households participating in a World Vision project vis-à-vis ... -
Use of Spices in Foods
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2002)In this era of increased concern on safety of chemical food additives, natural methods of preservation and natural preservatives are receiving increased attention. Despite their demonstrated potential use in food as ... -
Impact of privatization / liberalization of some veterinary services on animal welfare in Kenya. The expert perspective
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Daily versus weekly iron supplementation and prevention of iron deficiency anaemia in lactating women
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2003)Objective: To demonstrate the effectiveness and social feasibility of weekly versus daily iron supplementation in preventing and treating iron deficiency anaemia among anaemic mothers. Design: A longitudinal in nature. Setting: ...