Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Ventricular encephalitis associated with leukaemic lymphosarcoma in a bovine calf
(Department of clinical studiesDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 2006)A female Ayrshire calf aged three months was referred to the clinic with a history of generalized lymph node enlargement and failure to thrive. Physical examination revealed enlargement of all peripheral lymph nodes and ... -
Microbiological and acidity changes during the traditional production of Kirario: an indigenous kenyan fermented porridge produced from green maize and millet
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2009)Using a previously pre-tested structured questionnaire, the traditional processing method for kirario (a traditional fermented porridge of the Merus in Kenya) was studied and documented. The biochemical and microbial ... -
Design and performance assessment of a flat-plate solar milk pasteurizer forarid pastoral areas
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2011)A solar milk pasteurizer consisting of flat-plate water-heating collector and a 1.5-mm thick stainless steel cylindrical milk vat was designed and tested in an arid pastoral area of northern Kenya.The milk vat had a ... -
Design and Performance Assessment of a Low Cost Evaporative Cooler for Storage of Camel Milk in Arid Pastoral Areas of Kenya
(Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology, 2012)A low-cost charcoal evaporative cooler was designed and tested for the storage of camel milk an arid pastoral area of northern Kenya.Thecooler,0.75m3incapacity,was made of galvanised iron frame reinforced with wire mesh ... -
Changes in Vitamin and Mineral Contents during Preparation and Processing of Kenyan traditional Green Leafy vegetables- a Review
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 1996)Traditional green leafy vegetables have provided nourishment and given variety to the diets of Kenyans for a long time. These vegetables have, however ,been consumed prepared, rarely processed and never raw. The nutrient ... -
The impact of customized lectures on knowledge and perceptions of veterinary students on animal welfare and related legislations
(Department of clinical studies, 2009)A study was designed to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of animal welfare and related legislations among graduating Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. A questionnaire ... -
Some physico-chemical characteristics of four kenyan tropical fruits and acceptability of blends of the beverage nectars
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 1996)Purees were produced by simple manual extraction methods from passion fruit, mangoes and papaya, and juice from pears. These products were analyzed for yield, pH, total titratable acidity, total soluble solids and reduced ... -
Microbial Profile and Antimicrobial .Susceptibility of Isolates from dogs with Otitis Externa in Kenya
(Department of clinical studies, 2005)Exudates from 78 dogs with clinical signs of otitis externa in the period 199 I to 2000 were submitted for culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The microbial isolates recovered were Staphylococcus aureus, 40/78 ... -
Ripening of Kenyan Mangoes of the Ngowe variety during Storage at Ambient Temperatures in different Packages
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology Vol. 2 No. 1, 1997)Firm mature green Kenyan mangoes of the Ngowe variety were stored at ambient temperatures (22.2 ± 1.3 OC) in perforated fibreboard cartons, and in sealed non perforated polyethylene bags (gauge 150) with and without potassium ... -
Volume of the ligamentum capitis femoris in osteoarthritic hip joints of adult dogs
(Department of clinical studies, 2003)Ventrodorsal pelvic radiographs were made of 32 adult dogs under general anaesthesia. The hip joints were evaluated according to the severity of osteoarthritic changes graded as 0,1,2 or 3. The dogs were euthanased, the ... -
Carotenoid contents in fresh, dried and processed sweetpotato products
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 1999)In order to understand the effects of drying and processing sweetpotato storage roots into traditional baked food products on their pro-vitamin A contents. Total carotenoids and fJ-carotene were colorimetrically determined. ... -
Familial Tendency and Dietary Association of Goitre in Gamo-Gofa, Ethiopia
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 1999)To assess the familial tendency and dietary association of goitre. Design: Cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical components. Setting: Goma-Gofa, south Ethiopia. Subjects: Five hundred and ninety seven ... -
The Effect of Homogenization, Stabilizer and Amylase Treatment on Viscosity of Passion Fruit Juice.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 1999)The effects of homogenization, stabilizer (M xpectin) and amylase individually and in two factor combination on the mean viscosity during storage of sweetened, pasteurized passion fruit juice were investigated. Homogenization ... -
An overview of the role of Veterinary Schools emergency and disaster management
(Department of clinical studies, 2001)Recent events in Kenya (i.e. El Nino and La nina phenomena) and effects of civil unrest in the region have brought into Focus the veterinarians' role in emergency and disaster management. There is need, therefore, For ... -
Artificial sucking habits and malocclusion in 3-5-year-olds in Nairobi
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2001)To determine the prevalence of sucking habits and its association with anterior open bite, posterior cross-bite and transverse dimensions of the Jaws In 3-5-year-olds in Nairobi. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: ... -
Radiological evaluation of plaster casting bandages
(Department of clinical studies, 1994)The radiological properties of five brands of plaster of Paris casting bandages, which were available on the Kenyan market at the time, were evaluated. These included Nairobi Enterprises, Salvagyps, Helm, Plasrun-gyps ... -
Clinical evaluation of some plaster casts available in kenya
(Department of clinical studies, 1994)The ease of cast breakage, the extent of cast wearing at the foot, the ability to bear weight on the cast limb, the severity of lameness and cast related complications were compared clinically in three groups of six ... -
The breaking strength and resistance to abrasion of some casting bandages
(Department of clinical studies, 1993)Five plaster and one fiberglass casting bandages available on the Kenyan market were evaluated for breaking strength and resistance to abrasion. Under the test conditions, scotchcast was found to be 2.6 times stronger ... -
Resistance to abrasion of plaster casting bandages available in Kenya.
(Department of clinical studies, 1993)Five plaster of Paris casting bandages including Nairobi Enterprises, Salvagyps, Helm, Plasrun-gyps and Veronese, available on the Kenyan market were evaluated based on their resistance to abrasion. The mean loss in mass ... -
Mechanical strength of plaster casting bandages available in Kenya.
(Department of clinical studies, 1983)Five plaster of Paris casting bandages including Nairobi Enterprises, Salvagyps, Helm, Plasrun-gyps and Veronese, available on the Kenyan market were evaluated based on breaking strength. Helm plaster of Paris had a ...
