Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Susceptibility of eight potato cultivars to Myzus persicae Sulzer in the greenhouse
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 1989)Eight potato cultivars namely Anett, Desiree, Feldeslohn, Kerr's Pink, Kenya Baraka, Roslin Eburu, Roslin Gucha and Roslin Tana were tested in the greenhouse to compare their susceptibility to Myzus persicae Sulzer. ... -
Expression of truncated Babesia gibsoni thrombospondin-related adhesive proteins in Escherichia coli and evaluation of their diagnostic potential by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
(2011)Among the previously established enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), an ELISA using the full length of a recombinant thrombospondin-related adhesive protein of Babesia gibsoni (rBgTRAPf) is considered as the most ... -
Epidemiological Survey of Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina Infections of Cattle in Philippines
(2013)A total of 250 blood samples were collected from clinically healthy cattle in five provinces of Philippines. DNA was extracted from the samples and analyzed by nested PCR assays for an epidemiological survey of Babesia ... -
A Case Of Lymphoedema In A Friesian-aryshire Crossbreed Female Calf
(University of NairobiFaculty Of Veterinary Science, 1989) -
Equipment For Small-scale Milk Plants
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science Nutritin and Technology, 2004) -
The Use Of Clinical Pathology In The Diagnosis Of Urinary Tract Diseases In Animals
(University of NairobiFaculty Of Veterinary Science, 1990) -
Chronic Pododemodicosis in a Great Dane
(University of NairobiDeportment of Clinical Studies. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. University of Nairobi, 2012)A 4 year old Great Dane was presented to the Small Animal Clinic with a history of chronic swelling of all the paws. This animal had been treated for over 3 months but the condition was progressively worsening. Clinical ... -
Molecular detection and identification of Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina in cattle in northern Thailand
(2012)Although Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections cause economic losses in the cattle industry in northern Thailand, there is inadequate information on Babesia isolates present in the area. Therefore, to determine the ... -
Relationships between bean stem maggot, bean root rots and soil fertility: literature review with emphasis on research in eastern and central Africa
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 1997)This literature review focuses on the relation between the bean stem maggot, bean root rots and soil fertility and on the work done in east and central Africa to control them. It also forms the basis for strategies and ... -
Opsonic activity in mammary secretion and serum of gilts during the lactation period
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 1992)Opsonic activity was studied in mammary secretion and serum during lactation in four healthy gilts. The opsonic activity was determined as peak chemiluminescence and time to peak chemiluminescence in a luminol enhanced ... -
Micro-organisms Associated With Clinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows In Kiambu District Of Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty Of Veterinary Science, 1990)A total of 1187 milk samples collected over a 6-year period (1982-1987) from cows with clinical mastitis were cultured for bacteria. 29.7% yielded gram positive organisms, 1.8% yeast, while 31.2% did not yield any organism. ... -
Development of a rapid immunochromatographic test using a recombinant thrombospondin-related adhesive protein of Babesia gibsoni
(2012)We developed an immunochromatographic test (ICT) with the full-length of thrombospondin-related adhesive protein of Babesia gibsoni expressed by the modified expression method. The developed ICT showed high sensitivity, ... -
Hormone profiles around weaning in cyclic and anoestrous sows
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Clinical studies, 1995-05)Peripheral plasma patterns of LH, cortisol, corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) and β-endorphin were studied around weaning in sows that resumed cyclicity and those that remained anoestrus after weaning. Average LH ... -
Technologie de réensemencement d'herbages graminacées comme moyen de réhabilitation des terres dégradées et d'amélioration des moyens de subsistance des communautés agro-pastorales dans la région semi-aride du Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of land resource management and agricultural technology,, 2011)La dégradation du sol constitue un problème majeur dans les zones semi-arides d'Afrique subsaharienne. La lutte contre cette dégradation du sol est capitale pour garantir une productivité durable et à long terme des terres ... -
Seroprevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum infection of dairy cows in three northern provinces of Thailand determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using recombinant antigen CpP23
(2009)Cryptosporidium parvum is the most frequent parasitic agent that causes diarrhoea in AIDS patients in Thailand. Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in humans may be attributed to contamination of their drinking water from infected ... -
Extraction Of Camel Rennet And Its Comparison With Rennet Extract, Pepsin And Chymosin In Coagulation Of Camel And Cow Milk
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science Nutritin and Technology, 1993) -
Plasma levels of progesterone and cortisol after ACTH administration in lactating primiparous sows
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1998)The effect of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) administration on progesterone and cortisol concentrations was determined in lactating primiparous sows. Physiological saline and 50 IU ACTH were administered on days 20 and ... -
Clinical, Laboratory Diagnosis and Treatment of Ehrlichial Infections in Dogs: A Review
(Department of Clinical Studies, 2005)Canine ehrlichiosis, a tick borne disease, is caused by an intracellular bacteria belonging to the genus Ehrlichia. It is one of the most important diseases in dogs and other canids in tropical and subtropical regions. The ... -
What Steps Towards Camel Milk Technology?
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In vitro Propagation of Ornithogalum saundersiae: Potential of Thidiazuron as a chemical of choice.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, University of Nairobi, 2004)The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Thidiazuron (TDZ) as a plant growth regulator in evoking morphogenesis, whole plant regeneration and subsequent rooting and bulbing from shoot tip cultures of ...
