Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Occurence of peri-parturient rise in trichostrongylid nematode egg output in Dorper ewes in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Micribiology and parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)An investigation on the occurrence of peri-parturient rise in trichostrongylid nematode egg output in breeding ewes was carried out on a Ranch in the semi-arid area of Kajiado District in Kenya during the period May ... -
Comparison of two techniques used for the recovery of third-stage strongylid nematode Larvae from Herbage
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Micribiology and parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004-07-14)A laboratory trial to determine the efficacy of two methods in recovering known numbers of third-stage (L3) strongylid nematode larvae from herbage was carried out. Herbage samples consisting almost entirely of star grass ... -
The emergence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in Eastern and Southern Africa as a serious agricultural problem and public health risk
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Micribiology and parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2003) -
The prevalence and economic importance of bovine fasciolosis in Kenya--an analysis of abattoir data
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Public Health, Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)A retrospective study covering a period of 10 years (1990-1999) was carried out using post mortem meat inspection records at the Veterinary Department Headquarters at Kabete to determine the prevalence and economic importance ... -
Strategic control of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the highlands of central Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Micribiology and parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)The effectiveness of anthelmintic treatments given 3 weeks after the onset of rains to control gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep in the highlands of central Kenya was investigated. The study was carried out on a farm ... -
Effects of three anthelmintic treatment regimes against Fasciola and Nematodes on the performance of Ewea and Lambs on pasture in the highlands of Kenya
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Gastrointestinal nematode infections in sheep grazing on communal land in Nyandarua District of Central Kenya in relation to deworming practices
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 2001) -
Common internal parasites encountered in donkeys in Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 2001) -
Repeatability of questionnaire responses on worm control practices on sheep farms in Nynadarua District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1999) -
Seasonal population dynamics of gastrointestinal helminths in donkeys in Kiambu District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1999) -
Prevalence and economic importance of Fasciola and other helminth in cattle and sheep in Nyandarua District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1999) -
Resistance to benzimidazoles and levamisole in nematode parasites of sheep in Nyandarua District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1998)The occurrence of anthelmintic resistance on 25 sheep farms in the Nyandarua District of Kenya was investigated, using the faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT), the egg hatch assay (EHA) and a larval development assay ... -
The Strategic Use Of Closantel And Albendazole In Controlling Naturally Acquired Gastrointestinal Nematodes Of Sheep In The Kenya Highlands
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitologyPublic Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaDanish Centre for Experimental Parasitology, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, 1997)The strategic use of closantel, a narrow-spectrum salicylanilide anthelmintic against bloodsucking helminths, and of albendazole, a broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic, in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes ... -
The epidemiology of nematodes and liver fluke infections in sheep in Nyandarua District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1997)This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence, intensity of infection and management systems associated with gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites in grazing ruminants (cattle, sheep and goats). Faecal samples were ... -
Anthelmintic resistance in nematode parasites of sheep in Denmark
(University of Nairobi.Danish Centre for Experimental Parasitology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Bülowsvej 13, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C., DenmarkDepartment of Pharmacology and Pathobiology, Laboratory of Pharmacology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Bülowsvej 13, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C., DenmarkDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053, Nairobi, Kenya, 1997)The occurrence of anthelmintic resistance on sixteen sheep farms in Denmark was investigated using the faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT), the egg hatch assay (EHA) for thiabendazole (TBZ) and a microlarval development ... -
A questionnaire survey of nematode parasite control practices on goat farms in Denmark
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitologyDanish Centre for Experimental Parasitology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 1996)A questionnaire survey to examine worm control practices on angora and other goat farms in Denmark was undertaken in 1993. Questionnaires were inserted in the July, 1993 issue of the official journal of the angora goat ... -
Ormemiddelresistens hos far (Anthelmintic resistance in sheep) Hovedresultater af endansk undersogelse (The results of a survey in Denmark)
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1995) -
Indvoldsorm hos far (Gastrointestinal worms of sheep) - 13 vaesentlige sporgsmal om lobetarmorm (13 important questions about intestinal and abomasal worms
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1995) -
Acute fatal fascioliasis in sheep in Kinangop division in Nyandarua District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1995) -
The prevalence and intensity of infection with Eimeria species in sheep in Nyandarua district of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of veterinary Pathology, microbiology & parasitology, 1994)The prevalence and numbers of coccidian oocysts in faecal samples from young (less than 6 months old), immature (6-12 months old) and adult (over 12 months old) sheep on 15 farms in Nyandarua district were studied during ...
