Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions

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    • Molecular and immunological characterization of Babesia gibsoni 

      Terkawi, M Alaa; Aboge, G; Jia, H; Goo, Y-K; Ooka, H; Yamagishi, J; Nishikawa, Y; Yokoyama, N; Igarashi, I; Kawazu, S-I; Fujisaki, K; Xuan, X (Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2009)
      Serological immune screening was used to identify a gene encoding heat shock protein-70 from Babesia gibsoni (BgHSP-70) that showed high homology with HSP-70s from other apicomplexan parasites. This gene corresponded to a ...

    • Involving Rural Kenyan Women in the Development of Nutritionally Improved Weaning Foods: Nutribusiness Strategy 

      Muroki, Nelson M; Maritim, Gabriel K; Karuri, Edward G; Tolong, Hilary K; Imungi, Jasper K; Kogi-Makau, Wambui; Maman, Suzanne; Carter, Eloise; Maretzki, Audrey N (Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Nairobi,International Programs, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AlabamaJDepartment of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, 1997)
      This paper describes a participatory process employed by three collaborating universities to engage rural Kenyan women, who are members of organized women's groups, in the development of recipes for culturally appropriate, ...

    • Identification of Secreted Antigen 3 from Babesia gibsoni 

      Jia, Honglin; Terkawi, M. Alaa; Aboge, Gabriel Oluga; Goo, Youn-Kyoung; Ma, Liqing; Zhou, Jinlin; Nishikawa, Yoshifumi; Igarashi, Ikuo; Fujisaki, Kozo; Xuan, Xuenan (Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2009)
      A cDNA expression library of Babesia gibsoni was screened with the serum collected from a dog experimentally infected with B. gibsoni. A novel antigen sharing homology with secreted antigen 1 of B. gibsoni was isolated. ...

    • Evaluation of Dry Mature Pigeonpea Seeds for Processing and Eating Quality 

      Karuri, E G; Mwaniki, A M; Thika, J N M; Kimani, P M (Gembloux Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition. University of Nairobi.Department of Crop Science. University of Nairobi, 2000)
      Several pigeonpea cultivars have been developed through collaborative efforts by the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, the University of Nairobi, and ICRISAT. While these cultivars possess a number of traits acceptable ...

    • Identification of an immunodominant Babesia gibsoni 47-kDa antigen 

      Goo, Y-K; Jia, H; Aboge, G O; Terkawi, M A; Yamagishi, J; Nishikawa, Y; Igarashi, I; Xuan, X (Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2009)
      The inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase(IMPDH )enzyme has been characterized and validate dasa molecular drug target in other apicomplexans butnot in the genus Babesia. Subsequently,we cloned and expressed a Babesia ...

    • Financial implications of rearing sheep and goats under natural trypanosomosis challenge at Galana ranch, Kenya. 

      Irungu, P.; Nyamwaro, S.O.; Masiga, D.K. (Department of Agricultural Economics, 2002)
      A study to compare the profitability of rearing sheep and goats under natural trypanosomosis challenge was carried out on Galana ranch in south-eastern Kenya between July 1996 and October 1997. Seventy-nine male weaner ...

    • Participatory investigations of bovine trypanosomiasis in Tana River District, Kenya 

      Catley, A.; Irungu, P.; Simiyu, K.; Dadye, J.; Mwakio, W.; Kiragu, J.; Nyamwaro, O. (Department of Agricultural Economics, 2002)
      Participatory research on bovine trypanosomiasis was conducted with Orma pastoralists in Tana River District, Kenya. The use of participatory methods to understand local perceptions of disease signs, disease causes, disease ...

    • Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases Using Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay 

      Ombui, Jackson N (Dept of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)
      Effective management of infectious diseases require proper diagnosis of any given condition. Rapid and easy detection of pathogenic organisms will facilitate early intervention in the control of infections. Traditional ...

    • Genetic characterisation of food borne Bacillus cereus strains from milk, cheese and rice by multiplex PCR assay 

      Nduhiu, Gitahi J; Ombui, Jackson N; Nduati, Dorcas W; Gicheru, Michael M (International Journal of Integrative BiologyPublic Health Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaZoological Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)
      This study characterises enterotoxin genes including nheA, nheB, nheC, hblA, hblC, hblD, entFM,cytK, bce'T, and ess in 51 Bacillus cereus (B, cereus) strains isolated from pasteurized milk, processed cheese and cooked rice. ...

    • Does use of draft animal power increase economic efficiency of smallholder farms in Kenya? 

      Guthiga, P.M.; Karugia, J.T.; Nyikal, R.A. (Department of Agricultural Economics, 2007)
      Draft animal power (DAP) has been identified as an environmentally friendly technology that is based on renewable energy and encompasses integration of livestock and crop production systems. Draft animal technology provides ...

    • Technology Transfer and the Innovative Process in Biomedical Sciences in the Developing World 

      W. O, Ogara; A. M, Okeyo (2002)
      Technology transfer may be defined as the conveyance of either a man-made tangible or intangible know-how from those who posses it to those who do not. Although the technology transfer encompasses great a many different ...

    • Tetracycline residue levels in cattle meat from Nairobi salughter house in Kenya 

      Muriuki F K.; Ogara William O.; Njeruh FM.; Mitema E S. (Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)
      Two hundred and fifty beef samples were collected from five slaughterhouses in and around the city of Nairobi. The beef animals were sourced from various parts of the country. Samples of 50-100 grams were collected randomly ...

    • Motile aeromonads associated with rainbow trout (onchoryncus mykiss) mortality in Kenya. 

      W.O, Ogara; P.G, Mbuthia; H.F.A, Kaburia; H, Sorum; D.K, Kagunya; D.l, Nduthu; D, Colquhoun (Department of Public Health Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi'Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, College of Agriculture, University of NairobiNorwegian College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Microbiology and Food Hygiene, 1998)
      A disease outbreak in farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhyncus mykiss) on the slopes of Mount Kenya was investigated and the findings are discussed. Clinical signs included various degrees of eye pathology, cutaneous haemmorhage, ...

    • Bacillus cereus may produce two or more diarrheal enterotoxins 

      Jackson N, Ombui; Horst, Schmieger; Michael M, Kagiko; Sammel, M (Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of NairobiInstitut fur Genetik und Mikrobiologie, Universitdt Miinchen. Maria Ward Str. l a, D-80638 Munich, Germany, 1997)
      Bacillus cereus strains were tested for production of diarrheal enterotoxin by the reverse passive latex agglutination test and for presence of B. cereus enterotoxin gene (beeT) by polymerase chain reaction. About 50% of ...

    • Toxin production and antimicrobial resistance of escherichia coli river water isolates 

      K.W, Simiyu; P.B, Gathura; M.N, Kyule; L.W, Kanja; J.N, Ombui (Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 1998)
      To establish the types of E. coli isolates that are found in river water around Nairobi and to assess the potential risk of use of this water to human health. Design: Multiple stratified sampling was carried out. Surface ...

    • Nyar A review of African pastoral production systems: Approaches to their understanding and development. Journal of Human Ecology 

      Nyariki, D.M; Ngugi, R.K (College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, LARMAT, 2002)

    • Food borne diseases in Kenya 

      J.N, Ombui; M.M, Kagiko; S.M, Arimi (2001)
      Objectives: To determine the occurrence of foodborne disease outbreaks in Kenya and the efforts employed to combat them. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting:. Forty two districts in Kenya between 1970 and 1993. ...

    • Prevalence of enterotoxigenic bacillus cereus and its enterotoxins in milk and milk products in and around Nairobi 

      J. N, Ombui; J. G, Nduhiu (Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2005)
      Objectives: To determine the prevalence of enterotoxigenic Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) and enterotoxins in milk and milk products. Design: A random sampling of milk products was carried out. Setting: Market milk and milk ...

    • The curse of the prey: Sarcoptes mite molecular analysis reveals potential prey-to-predator parasitic infestation in wild animals from Masai Mara, Kenya 

      Francis, Gakuya; Luca, Rossi; Jackson, Ombui; Ndichu, Maingi; Gerald, Muchemi; William, Ogara; Ramón C, Soriguer; Samer, Alasaad (Dipartimento di Produzioni Animali, Epidemiologia ed Ecologia, UniversitàDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
      Recently, there have been attempts to understand the molecular epidemiology of Sarcoptes scabiei, to evaluate the gene flow between isolates of S. scabiei from different hosts and geographic regions. However, to our ...

    • The reversal of xylazine hydrochloride by yohimbine and 4-aminopyridine in goats. 

      Ndeereh, DR; Mbithi, PMF; Kihurani, DO (Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)