Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Bacteriological qualities of indoor and out-door drinking water in Kibera sub-location of Nairobi, Kenya
(2002)To compare the bacteriological quality of out-house (tank or standpipe) water and in-house drinking water (storage containers) and determine the risk factors influencing it. A cross-sectional study. The study was ... -
Immunogenicity of zona pellucida vaccines.
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1996)Development of zona pellucida (ZP) based contraceptive vaccines raises a number of complications that challenge current immunological capabilities. Our research examines two aspects of these immunological problems. First, ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility and plasmids from Escherichia coli isolated from rats
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2001)To determine if antimicrobial resistance occurs in E. coli isolated from rats and if this resistance is transferable via plasmids. Sixty Escherichia coli isolates obtained from 215 rats trapped in and around Nairobi, ... -
Antimicrobial resistance of bacterial organisms isolated from rats
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2001)To determine if antimicrobial resistance occurs in various bacterial species isolated from rats. Two hundred and fifteen rats were trapped from areas in and around Nairobi, Kenya. They were sacrificed and their ... -
Recent trends in the incidence of livestock and human hydatid disease in Kenya
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Mapping of Dominant B-Cell Epitopes of a Human Zona Pellucida Protein (ZP1)
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1999-12-01)Zona pellucida (ZP) glycoproteins contain numerous antigenic determinants including carbohydrate, protein, and conformational epitopes; and the immunogenicity of these complex glycoproteins varies in different mammalian ... -
Acaricidal and cytotoxic activities of extracts from selected genera of Australian Lamiaceae
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 2005-08)Crude foliar extracts of 67 species from six subfamilies of Australian Lamiaceae were screened by whole organism contact toxicity on the polyphagous mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) by using a Potter ... -
Research Articles: Pharmacology and toxicology acute toxicity of Nicandra physaloides (L) Gaertn in cattle and mice
(Department of Clinical Studies, 2009)Nicandra physaloides (L) Gaertn (Solanaceae), commonly known as the ‘apple of Peru’ is widely associated with livestock poisoning. The clinical signs associated with its poisoning in ruminants appear within 6 hours of ... -
Evaluation of the role of flavanoids present in indigenous foods regarding health and nutrition of vulnerable groups in Kenya.
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Maasai Enthnoveterinary Medicine: An Avenue of Bioprospecting for Anthelmintics
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2004)A biopropecting field survey conducted in Maasailand revealed that, the Maasai in Loitokitok division of Kajiado district use Withania app, Clausena anisata, Albizia anthelmintica to control worm infestation. This is the ... -
A Survey of Schistosoma Bovis in cattle in Kwale District Kenya
(2011)A study was carried out to determine the prevalence and possible public health importance of Schistosoma bovis in cattle in Kwale District. Abattoir surveys were carried out where the mesenteric veins of the carcasses were ... -
Origin and diversification of the human parasite Schistosoma mansoni
(2005)Schistosoma mansoni is the most widespread of the human-infecting schistosomes, present in 54 countries, predominantly in Africa, but also in Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Neotropics. Adult-stage parasites ... -
Prevalence and genetic heterogeneity of porcine group C rotaviruses in nursing and weaned piglets in Ohio, USA and identification of a potential new VP4 genotype
(Department of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 2013)Swine fecal samples collected from seven farms were screened for group C rotaviruses (RVCs) using a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assay. A total of 380 samples were tested and 19.5% were positive. Of the ... -
Cross-reactions between antigens of hydatid Cyst fluid and other cestodes and their implications in the serological diagnosis of hydatidosis in cattle
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Epidemiology of Trypanocidal Drug Resistance in the Transmara District of Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2006)The sensitivity profile of 10 isolates of Trypanosoma congolense isolated from parasitaemic local Zebu cattle in transmara District, Kenya, to therapeutic doses of both diminazene aceturate and isometamidium chloride was ... -
The Role of Community-Based Animal Health Care in Rural Development.
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In vivo Fertilizing Capacity of Deep Frozen Boar Semen Packaged in Plastic Bags and Maxi‐Straws
(Department of Clinical Studies, 1991)Pooled ejaculates from six fertile boars were frozen under controlled conditions in Teflon® FEP-film plastic bags (5 ml) and maxi-straws (2.5 ml) using 3 % glycerol as cryoprotectant. The percentages of both post-thaw ... -
Helminth and protozoan gastrointestinal tract parasites in captive and wild-trapped African non-human primates
(Virology Research Division, Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi KenyaDepartment of Applied Science, The Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi KenyaDepartment of Zoology, College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of NairobiDivision of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi KenyaKenya Wildlife Service, Nairobi Kenya, 1998)The objective of this study was to investigate the gastro-intestinal (GIT) parasites commonly occurring in captive and wild-trapped (WT) non-human primates (baboons, vervets and Sykes) in Kenya and compare their prevalence. ... -
Physico-chemical Methods For Preservation Of Opuntia Cactus Fruit Syrup: Empowerment Of Maasai Women In Laikipia, Kenya.
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An Assessment of the Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water from Boreholes and Domestic Tanks in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2002)The microbiological quality of ground water (boreholes) and domestic tanks in five locations of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District, was determined. Two boreholes and twelve domestic tanks were sampled from each location. ...
