Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Sarcosporidiosis in domestic chicken in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2000) -
Comparative studies on the histopathology and symptomatology of a nuclear polyhedrosis of Spodoptera exempta (Walk.) (Noctuidae, Lepidoptera)
(University of Nairobi, 1977)Histopathological and symptomatological studies are described from Kenya on larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) infected with a nuclear polyhedrosis virus derived from larvae collected in the field during an epizootic. The ... -
Rearing the American bollworm Heliothis armigera on a grass-meal diet.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Heliothis armigera (Hb.) was shown to be capable of growing and developing on a simple diet that was based principally on grass meal made from star grass (Cynodon dactylon). Neonatal H. armigera larvae introduced into the ... -
Time-mortality response in Spodoptera exempta (Walk.) infected with heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)The susceptibility of third-instar larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) to a heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus was tested in the laboratory. The polyhedral suspension was purified by differential centrifugation and ... -
Dosage-mortality and time-mortality responses of the armyworm Spodoptera exempta to a nuclear polyhedrosis virus.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Third-instar larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) were fed on young maize leaves treated with 20 mu l of polyhedral inclusion body (PIB) suspension of concentrations that varied from 1.6 X 102 to 1.6 X 109 PIBs/ml. Daily ... -
Epizootiological observations on a nuclear polyhedrosis of the African armyworm Spodoptera exempta (Walk.).
(University of Nairobi, 1983)An outbreak of a nuclear polyhedrosis virus disease in a population of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) at 4 sites in Kenya in 1974 is described. Larval mortality began 11 days after the larval outbreak began and reached a peak ... -
Studies on seasonal prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A study was carried out to determine the seasonality of ecto- and endo-parasites in Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya. A total of 48 chicken were randomly selected and purchased from farms in the study area (24 in wet season and 24 ... -
Ligamentous injuries to the canine hock
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Ligamentous damage to the canine hock is a relatively uncommon orthopaedic injury. Severe trauma seems to be necessary to produce it. Four cases of tarsal ligamentous damage are reported. Their management is described and ... -
The preventive effect of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans on trichostrongyle infections of lambs on pasture
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Four groups of 8 parasite-naive Dorset-crossbred lambs, 3–4 months old, were turned out on infected pasture on 2 May and allocated to 4 separate paddocks. From May to September, 2 groups received Duddingtonia flagrans (106 ... -
Antioxidant properties of cultivated edible mushroom (Agaricus) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04-22)Antioxidant activities and phytochemical compounds of ethanol and hot water extracts of Agaricus bisporus species fruiting body and mycelia cultivated in Kenya were spectophotometrically determined and ... -
Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory effects of a low dose of acetaminophen following surgery in dogs
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Improving the nutritional value of traditional finger millet porridges for children aged 7-24 months in Bujenje County of Western Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Child malnutrition is a major problem in Western Uganda where finger millet porridges are commonly used as complementary f oo ds. This study aimed at improving the nutritional value and safety ... -
A systematic review of Rift Valley Fever epidemiology 1931-2014.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis that was first isolated and characterized in 1931 in Kenya. RVF outbreaks have resulted in significant losses through human illness and deaths, high ... -
Influence of different cropping systems on incidence and severity of bacterial pustule of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) caused by Xanthomonas campestris p.v. vignicola (Burkholder) dye
(University of Nairobi, 1989)A study was undertaken to determine the influence of growing cowpea under three different cultivation practices on bacterial pustule development in the field. The disease spread within and between plants was shown to be ... -
Effect of maturity stage and cultivar on the efficacy of 1-MCP treatments in mango fruits.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is one of the postharvest technologies employed in postharvest systems to extend the shelf life of perishable commodities and minimize postharvest losses. Efficacy of 1-MCP is affected by various ... -
Evaluating border cropping system for management of aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infesting okra (Malvaceae) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)A field experiment was carried out in 2003 and 2004 in Kenya to evaluate border-cropping system as a strategy for management of aphids infesting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Four crops used as border crops; maize (Zea ... -
Fluoride in fish from lakes of great Rift Valley, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Fluoride (F) levels in the fillet of 4 species of fish (Tilapia leucostictus, T. zilii, T. nilotica, Micropterus salmoides) ranged from 1.3 to 2.0 mg F/kg wet weight, while the bone levels ranged from 117 to 211 mg F/kg. ... -
An evaluation of farmers' perceptions of and adaptation to the effects of climate change in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study was carried out to evaluate how farmers in Kyuso District have perceived and adapted to climate change. Data was collected from 246 farmers from six locations sampled out through a multistage and simple random ... -
Biotin-streptavidin amplified enzymeimmunoassay for 13, 14-dihydro-15-keto-PGF
(University of Nairobi, 1989)As an alternative for radioimmunoassays a new enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for the determination of 13, 14-dihydro-15-keto PGF2α (PGFM) has been developed. Biocytin was linked to PGFM by the N-hydroxysuccinimide method and the ... -
Suitability of blood protein polymorphisms in assessing genetic diversity in indigenous sheep in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Knowledge of genetic diversity is important as it forms the basis for designing breeding programmes and making rational decisions on sustainable utilization of animal genetic resources. This study was designed to assess ...