Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Changes in thyroxine, triiodothyronine and metabolic rate in the dik-dik antelope (Rhynchotragus kirkii): effects of temperature and dehydration
(University of Nairobi, 1983-02)Changes in plasma total thyroxine, triiodothyronine (T3) and metabolic rate were investigated in both hydrated and dehydrated dik-diks after prolonged exposure to ambient.. -
Resource utilization patterns in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy, 1999)A survey in 1991 of resource use patterns and factors affecting the cost of care for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda, revealed that drugs constitute 97% of the mean cost ... -
Farm demographics and pig management practices of Smallholder pig farms in Kikuyu division, Kiambu district
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)A cross-sectional study was conducted in a high-potential peri-urban area in Kenya to obtain baseline information on Farm Demographics and Pig management practices of Smallholder pig farms. Using a simple random selection, ... -
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Dermatological problems of onchocerciasis in Nebbi District, Uganda.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy, 1995)A cross-sectional survey of 770 subjects in onchocerciasis hyperendemic villages and 223 subjects from a control community in Nebbi District in the West Nile region of Uganda revealed a high prevalence of onchocercal skin ... -
Fluoride Levels in Water, Animal Feeds, Cow Milk, Cow Urine and Milk Production of Dairy Cattle from Kiambu and Thika Districts in Kenya
(2004)Kiambu and Thika Districts are situated in Central part of Kenya. Most of the available land is suitable for agricultural use. Majority of the farmers are small scale or subsistence dairy farmers. Intake of excess fluoride ... -
Evaluation of alternative health interventions against sarcoptic mange and gastro-intestinal nematodes in smallholder pig herds in Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)A study to evaluate alternative health interventions for the control of sarcoptic mange and gastro-intestinal nematodes in smallholder pig herds was carried out in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya between August ... -
Is the aestivating lungfish the first vertebrate with suctional breathing?
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A novel strategy for the identification of antigens that are recognised by bovine MHC class I restricted cytotoxic T cells in a protozoan infection using reverse vaccinology.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2007-02)BACKGROUND: Immunity against the bovine protozoan parasite Theileria parva has previously been shown to be mediated through lysis of parasite-infected cells by MHC class I restricted CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes. It is ... -
"The Place of Transitional Justice in Kenya's Impending Political Transition"
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Assessing and managing milk-borne health risks for the benefit of consumers in Kenya
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Extent and implications of incorrect offspring-sire relationships in pastoral production system in Kajiado District, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of NairobiDepartment of clinical studies, University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)The aim of this study was to evaluate accuracy of farmer’s paternity identification which determines success of future breed selection and hence genetic gain. Paternity of 269 Orma/zebu and Sahiwal/zebu calves was evaluated ... -
Efficacy of a Pyrethrum Extract Against Mixed Natural Gastrointestinal Helminths Infestations in Puppies
(2005)‘Pyrethrins' is the term used for the six known insecticidal constituents of pyrethrum extracted from flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. Apart from their insecticidal actions, pyrethrins are also reputed to possess ... -
Evaluation of the recognition of Theileria parva vaccine candidate antigens by cytotoxic T lymphocytes from Zebu cattle.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2008-02)East Coast fever (ECF) is a highly fatal lymphoproliferative disease of cattle caused by Theileria parva, a tick-borne intracellular apicomplexan parasite. Parasite antigens that are targets of protective cytotoxic T ... -
Epidemiological, Clinical and Pathological findings of Oedema Disease of Swine in Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)The main epidemiological findings that were associated with oedema disease of swine were recent weaning (8-14 days), mixing of piglets from different litters, change of feed and ad libitum feeding with concentrates after ... -
The economic impact of progressive atrophic rhinitis in grower-finisher pigs in a medium-scale piggery in Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi, 2000)Persistent sneezing of weaner and grower-finisher pigs is reported at the veterinary clinic of University of Nairobi, Kenya [date not given]. The pigs were from a medium scale piggery system composed of 15 sows, 1 boar, ... -
Sodium balance in the catfish Clarias mossambicus exposed to acid water
(University of Nairobi, 1983-08)African catfish, Clarias mossambicus showed no ill effects when kept in acid water pH 4–5 for 3–4 days. Their ionic regulatory response was examined and during 24 h exposure to water of pH 4, Na+ efflux increased significantly ... -
Characterization of the fine specificity of bovine CD8 T-cell responses to defined antigens from the protozoan parasite Theileria parva
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2008-02)Immunity against the bovine intracellular protozoan parasite Theileria parva has been shown to be mediated by CD8 T cells. Six antigens targeted by CD8 T cells from T. parva-immune cattle of different major histocompatibility ... -
Social and psychological aspects of onchocercal skin disease in Nebbi district, Uganda
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Anatomy, 1995)Onchocerciasis affects 7% of Uganda's population and 1.5 million more people are at risk of infection with Onchocerca volvulus, the nematode that causes the disease. This paper reports the results of part of a multi-centre ... -
Causes of Pig Mortality in Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2005)A total of 267 pig carcasses comprising of 59 adults, 121 weaner/grower pigs and 87 piglets were examined at post mortem in the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi during ...
