Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Indigenous camel mineral supplementation knowledge and practices on manyatta based camel herds by the Rendille pastoralists of Marsabit district, Kenya
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 2005)A study was conducted to document the traditional mineral supplementation strategies on Manyatta (settlement) based camel milking herds by the semi-settled Rendille pastoralists of Marsabit district in Kenya. During the ... -
Evaluation of forages as mineral sources for camels in western Marsabit, Kenya
(South African Society for Animal ScienceDepartmeni of Animal Production, 2004)A survey to identify forage mineral sources for settlement-based camels was carried out in the semi-arid rangelands of the southwestern Marsabit district of Kenya during dry and wet periods. The respondents included men ... -
Influence of potato cultivar and stage of maturity on oil content of french fries (chips) made from eight Kenyan potato cultivars
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2009)French fries (chips) are increasingly becoming indispensable in menus of many restaurants and hotels in major Kenyan towns due to their relatively lower consumer prices compared to other foods. When foods are deep-oil-fried, ... -
Virulence, variability and physiological races of the angular leaf spot pathogen Phaeoisariopsis griseola in Kenya
(2005)A study was undertaken to characterise the virulence variability in Phaeoisariopsis griseola, the causal agent of angular leaf spot of common bean (Phaseolus vUlgaris l.) and to determine the physiological races of the ... -
Intake and rumen degradation in cattle fed napier grass iPennisetum purpureum) supplemented with various levels of Desmodium intortum and Ipomoea batatus vines
(South African Society of Animal ScienceDepartment of Animal Production, 2001)This study was conducted to assess the effect of greenleaf desmodium (Desmodium intortum) and sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatus) supplementation of napier grass on dry matter intake, degradation and rumen fermentation ... -
Low Cost Technologies for Enhancing N and P Availability and Maize (Zea mays L.) Performance on Acid Soils
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, 2008)Soil degradation especially soil acidity and low fertility are the major constraints hampering maize production in Molo district, Kenya. The challenge therefore is to develop sustainable soil management strategies for ... -
Feeding Behaviour of Sahiwal and Friesian Cattle Under a Zero Grazing System in a Tropical Climate
(1999-03)A study was conducted in a tropical environment in Kenya, to determine the feeding behaviour of Friesian and Sahiwal cattle fed on napier grass (Penni.setum purpureum) under zero grazing conditions. Measurements were ... -
Effect of supplementing napier grass with desmodium and lucerne on DM, CP and NDF intake and weight gains in dairy heifers
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 1999)A study was conducted to investigate the effect of feeding napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) with or without legume supplementation on nutrient intake and live-weight gains (LWG) in dairy heifers. Thirty-two, l-year-old ... -
Khat: A Boon or bane to humanity
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2010)Khat, an evergreen shrub habitually ingested for its euphoric and stimulatory effects, is grown mainly in eastern Africa and south-western Arabia. Its consumption has, for a long time, been restricted to areas close to ... -
Effect of maturity on the mineral content of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum)
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 1999)The effect of maturity on the mineral content of Bana and French varieties of Napier grass was assessed during the wet and dry seasons. The mineral content declined significantly with maturity except for Co. The effect ... -
Suppression of nociception by Ocimum masaiense root extract involves
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2011)The members of genus Ocimum find wide application in traditional medicine. The current study was undertaken to evaluate the probable mechanisms of antinociceptive action of chloroform/ethanol extracts of Ocimum masaiense ... -
Transcriptional regulation of Rat Endothelial Nitric Oxide Promoter in Pulmonary
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2013)Nitric oxide levels may exert control on the persistence of pulmonary myofibroblasts cells in pulmonary fibrosis. This study examined the regulation of NO levels by transcription factors that influence the endothelial ... -
Signs of Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Chimpanzees
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2011)In humans, traumatic experiences are sometimes followed by psychiatric disorders. In chimpanzees, studies have demonstrated an association between traumatic events and the emergence of behavioral disturbances resembling ... -
Expression of trypanotolerance in N’Dama x Boran crosses under field challenge in relation to N’Dama genome content
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2011)Animal trypanosomosis in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to livestock based agriculture. Control relies on drugs with increasing incidence of multiple-drug resistance. A previous mapping experiment in an F2 population ... -
DNA species surveillance: Monitoring bushmeat poaching and trading in Kenya using partial cytochrome b gene
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2012)DNA species identification has applications in such areas as forensic science, systematics,conservation genetics and agriculture. One key anthropogenic activity threatening large wildlife faunais illegal exploitation. In ... -
Elevated Gene Expression in Chalcone Synthase Enzyme Suggests an Increased Production of Flavonoids in Skin and Synchronized Red Cell Cultures of North American Native Grape Berries
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2012)Anthocyanins are antioxidants and are among the natural products synthesized via the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway. Anthocyanins have been recommended for dietary intake in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, ... -
Genetic Structure of Hartebeest Populations Straddling a Transition Zone between Morphotypes
(TextRoad Publication, 2011)Variation in mitochondrial and microsatellite DNA was used to define the genetic structure of hartebeest populations straddling a transition zone between two morphotypes (Alcelaphus buselaphus cokei and A. b. lelwel) in ... -
Effect of supplementing weaner goats with graded levels of Calliandra calothyrsus and Lucerne (Medicago sativa) on feed intake and weight gain
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 2007-08)A study was conducted to investigate the effects of supplementation with graded levels of two (2) protein-rich forages (PRFs), Calliandra calothyrsus and Lucerne (Medicago sativa) on nutrients intake and growth rate of ... -
Mineral profile in the plasma of free ranging camels (Came/us dromedarius) in Kenya
(Department of Animal Production, 2006)The levels of important macro and trace minerals were assessed in the plasma of lactating camels kept by pastoralists in Kenya. The average plasma Ca and Na concentrations were below while mean concentration for K, P, ... -
DNA species surveillance: Monitoring bushmeat poaching and trading in Kenya using partial
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2012)DNA species identification has applications in such areas as forensic science, systematics,conservation genetics and agriculture. One key anthropogenic activity threatening large wildlife fauna is illegal exploitation. In ...
