University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Camel health problems affecting milk production in Garissa
(2012)A total of about 3 million camels are reared in Kenya about 1.7 of which are reared in Northeastern province. Garissa county alone has a population of 234,683 camels. They provide a source of milk and income for about 2 ... -
Occurrence, virulence and pathogenicity of escherichia and salmonella from kales in nairobi and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
The South Turkana Expedition: Scientific Papers III. A Geological Reconnaissance of South Turkana
(University of Nairobi, 1970) -
Report on airmagnetic surveys of two areas in the Kenya rift valley ag
(University of Nairobi, 1972)Airmagnetic surveys have been carried out in two areas within the Kenya Rift system: the Lake Magadi region and the region south of Lake Hannington. In both regions, but particularly in the area south of Lake Hannington, ... -
Genetic Diversity among Disease Resistant Coffee Varieties and Cultivars in Rwanda Based On RAPD and SSR Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Understanding the genetic diversity existing in a germplasm collection is important to identify parental combinations with distinct gene sets that can be used in crossing to obtain superior hybrids. This study was carried ... -
Surface Water Contamination By Livestock In Migori District: A Case For One Health
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)The quality of water in grazing lands is primarily a function of interrelationships between precipitation (interval, duration, and intensity), landscape characteristics, and livestock use. Water quality from grazing lands ... -
Best Practices In Value Chain Promotion: Experience For Kenya Beef Value Chain
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)The Kenya beef value chain (VC) is characterised by low productivity, inadequate market information, linkages among VC actors, limited value addition technologies and facilities, limited awareness on quality and safety ... -
The Effect Of Aqueous, Ethanol And Chloroform Extracts Of Euclea Divinorum (Ebenaceae) And Ricinus Communis(Euphorbiaceae) Plants On Isolated Rabbit Uterine Strips
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)The effect of Euclea divinorum and Ricinus communis root bark extracts on isolated gravid and non gravid rabbit uterine strips was investigated in the presence and absence of oxytocin and prostaglandin F2α. The uterine ... -
An Investigation On The Pathogens Associated With Clinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows Managed By The Ambulatory Services Of The Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine, Kabete
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)The purpose of this investigation was to establish the pathogens associated with clinical mastitis in dairy cows. The data used in this investigation was obtained from the laboratory of the large animal clinic of the Faculty ... -
The Cerebro-placental Ratio as a Prognostic Factor of Foetal Outcome in Patients with Third Trimester Hypertension
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can cause complications in both the maternal and fetal circulations resulting in poor fetal outcome. These circulations can be safely and non-invasively assessed using arterial ... -
Toxic Poisoning Of Pigs Encountered Naturally In Smallholder Farms In Nairobi And Its Environs
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)Eighty four pig carcasses received in Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology between June 2004 and June 2007 were examined for toxic poisoning. Systematic necropsies were conducted and tissues collected and ... -
Foot and Mouth disease manifestation from a “cattle boma’ in South Sudan
(2012)The South Sudan was recently granted independence from Sudan in 2011 after a period of internal conflict which prevented normal disease control programmes. There has been a rapid increase in the movement of goods and ... -
Measurement of SO2 in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1995)Sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere at Nairobi industrial area and its environs was measured using pararosaniline method. Higher concentrations were recorded in the morning hours (14.2-112.0μgm3) than in the afternoon ... -
Prevalence Of Porcine Cysticercosis And Risk Factors For Taenia Solium Cysticercosis/taeniosis In Three Divisions Of Homa Bay District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)A cross sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Cysticercus cellolulosae in three divisions of Homa Bay District. Pig farming in the district is mainly by free-range, with most farmers keeping commonly ... -
Seroprevalence Of Peste Des Petits Ruminants In Cattle Camel And Selected Wildlife Species In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)In this study, an investigation was undertaken to find out whether Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) virus does infect incontact animals apart from its hosts sheep and goats. The number of samples to be tested was determined ... -
Gastrointestinal parasites and other endoparasites of indigenous chickens traded in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012)A survey of gastrointestinal and other internal parasites was conducted on apparently healthy indigenous chickens of both sexes obtained from open-air markets around Nairobi, Kenya. A total of 131 birds from 9 districts ... -
Effects Of Epidural Ketamine, Xylazine And Their Combination On Body Temperature In Acepromazine-sedated Dogs
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)A study was carried out to compare the effects of lumbosacral epidural ketamine, xylazine and their combination on body temperature in dogs. Fifteen healthy dogs were randomly assigned to three groups of five animals each. ... -
Variations of Lewis Glacier, Mount Kenya, 1974-78
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Effects of medicated urea-molasses block supplementation on productivity and gastrointestinal nematode infections of sheep in Nyandarua District, Kenya
(2012)A 13 months study was undertaken to determine the effects of feeding medicated urea-molasses blocks on production parameters and gastrointestinal (GI) nematode parasitism of sheep under field conditions in Central Kenya. ... -
An Economic Analysis Of The Contribution Of Livestock To Household Incomes In Migori District, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Agricultural activities significantly contribute to household income in rural parts of Kenya. This study was conducted in Uriri, Karungu and Nyatike divisions of Migori district. The objective of the study was to examine ...
