Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Factors contributing to the spatial variability of Katumani soils, Eastern Kenya
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2009)Higher benefits may be obtained from precision agriculture as a result of improved understanding of the spatial variability of soil fertility under different soil types, vegetation cover and crop management practices. The ... -
Macrofauna diversity and abundance across different land use systems in Embu, Kenya
(Department Of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Quality, Wageningen UniversityKenya Agricultural Research Institute-NARL, (KARI),Department of Zoology, Invertebrate section, National Museums of Kenya,Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and TechnologyDepartment of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2009)This paper presents data on diversity and abundance of soil macrofauna of various land use systems in Embu, Kenya (natural forest, plantation forest, fallow, coffee, tea, napier, and maize). Each was sampled for macrofauna ... -
A Case of Trichoepithelioma in a Cow
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi, 2002)A six year old Friesian cow from the Faculty farm was referred to the University of Nairobi’s Large Animal Clinic with an ulcerated and infected mass below the left ear. On its dorsal aspect was a smaller mass measuring 2 ... -
The use of Ultrasound in distinguishing complications of the Jugular vein arising from intravenous catheters and injections in horses
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)The ultrasound technique was used to provide both structural and functional information concerning the integrity of the jugular vein, following intravenous infusions and injections. These were performed in the routine ... -
Farmers’ perspectives on factors limiting tomato production and yields in Kabete, Kiambu county, Kenya.
(Standard Research JournalsDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, 2013-01)A survey was carried out at Kabete, Central Kenya to establish the limitations and constraints experienced by farmers’ growing tomatoes. A structured questionnaire was prepared and tested in the field before actual survey ... -
Evaluating effect of mixtures of organic resources on nutrient release patterns and uptake by maize
(SpringerDepartment of Soil Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of NairobiDepartment of Applied Biology, Faculty of Science, Kenya Methodist UniversityCoffee Research Foundation (CRF), Sagana, Kenya, 2007)To supplement high costs of inorganic fertilizers, smallholder farmers in the tropics are likely to increase the use of appropriate plant residues as an alternative source of plant nutrients especially nitrogen (N) and ... -
Gastrointestinal parasites of free-ranging colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis palliatus) in Kwale District, Kenya coast
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health and ToxicologyDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi, 2006)Approximately 2000 black and white Angolan colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis palliatus) remain in Kwale District, Southern Kenya. They are threatened by deforestation due to private development countrywide. Primates can ... -
Organic resources quality and soil fauna: their role on the microbial biomass, decomposition and nutrient release patterns in Kenyan soils
(Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary MedicineDep. Applied Biology, Fac. of Science, Kenya Methodist University, Meru, KenyaIRD Centre de Montpellier, France, 2006)Five organic resources commonly used for soil fertility maintenance in large parts of Kenya were selected for litter decay and nutrient mineralization studies that were conducted in three farms (Machakos, Kabete and ... -
Influence of Atropine Premedication on Cardiac Rate in Donkeys Injected with Xylazine and Xylazine - Ketamine Combination
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2001)The study was carried out in four groups of 5 donkeys each to evaluate the influence of atropine sulphate premedication on cardiac rate in donkeys injected with xylazine and xylazine –ketamine combination. Where atropine ... -
Soil hydraulic properties of a nitisol in Kabete, Kenya
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2012)Water relations are among the most important physical phenomena that affect the use of soils for agricultural, ecological, environmental, and engineering purposes. To formulate soil-water relationships, soil hydraulic ... -
Computer tomography: a novel diagnostic technique used in horses
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)In Veterinary Medicine, Computer Tomography (CT scan) is used more often in dogs and cats than in large animals due to their small size and ease of manipulation. This paper, however, illustrates the use of the technique ... -
Anaesthesia in the new millennium; new drug, routes and delivery systems
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2004)Researchers in both human and veterinary anaesthesia continue searching for better and safer anaesthetics substances which can cause damage and even death if given in incorrect doses or concentrations. Apart from looking ... -
Alpha-2- adrenoceptor agonists in veterinary practice
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)Yohimbine, 4-aminopyridine, and a combination of the 2 drugs were studied to assess their potential as antagonists to xylazine in goats. Twenty-four small East African goats were divided randomly into 4 groups of 6 goats ... -
Some constraints and opportunities in the privatization of animal breeding services in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1991)Data relating to reproductive parameters of German shepherd bitches were collected from registered German shepherd dog (GSD) breeders with information kept over a 15-year period (1982-1997). The information obtained was ... -
Effects of xylazine on acid-base balance and arterial blood-gas tensions in goats under different environmental temperature and humidity conditions
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2000)The effects of acute exposure to 3 different temperature and humidity conditions on arterial blood-gas and acid-base balance in goats were investigated after intravenous bolus administration of xylazine at a dose of 0.1 ... -
The reversal of xylazine hydrochloride by yohimbine and 4-aminopyridine in goats.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)Yohimbine, 4-aminopyridine, and a combination of the 2 drugs were studied to assess their potential as antagonists to xylazine in goats. Twenty-four small East African goats were divided randomly into 4 groups of 6 goats ... -
Ano-rectal squamous cell carcinoma in a cow and incidence of bovine intestinal tumours in Kabete, Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2001)Tumours of the intesnne in cattte and other domestic animals are rarely encountered Carcinomas of the rumen and small intestines have been observed, but the large mtesnnes mcludlng Ihe rectum are seldom affected. Squamous ... -
Clinical, cardiopulmonary and haemocytological effects of xylazine in goats after acute exposure to different environmental temperature and humidity conditions
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2000)This study was carried out to assess the influence of xylazine administration on clinical, cardiopulmonary and haemocytological variables after acute exposure to different environmental conditions. Xylazine hydrochloride ... -
PPP: An Appraisal of efficiency, effectiveness and Success in the Meat Sector in States Recovering from Civil Instability: A Case Study of Somaliland
(Department of clinical studies, 2011)The objective of the investigation was to establish the economy, efficiency, effectiveness and importance of slaughterhouses’ management by companies established through public-private partnership (PPP) process in countries ... -
Effects of xylazine, ketamine and their combination on body temperature in donkeys
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1997)M, DRMOGOAEDDYG. 1997. E.G.M. Mogoa., (1997): Effects of xylazine, ketamine and their combination on body temperature in donkeys. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 45, 107-110.. The Proceedings of the Kenya Society of ...
