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A Comparative Study of Smugel and KY Jelly Vaginal Lubricating Gels
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)Objective To assess the safety of Smugel compared with KY Jelly vaginal lubricatng gel in baboon (Papio anubis) vagina. Methods Ten sexually mature olive female baboons were used in this study. Vaginal pH, blood chemistry, ... -
Constituents of the stem bark and twigs of Croton macrostachy(u)s.
(University of Nairobi., 1992)Croton macrostachys is used in East Africa to treat infestations, malaria and venereal diseases and as a blood coagulant. Analyses of stem bark and twigs yielded lupeol, betulin and 5 fatty acids as new components. In ... -
Soil And Water Conservation In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Selected papers are noticed separately. See Subject Index, Conferences, Soil and Water Conservation in Kenya. -
Isolation and identification of Chlamydia in Kenya sheep and serologic survey
(University of Nairobi,, 1971)An infective agent isolated from a sheep with pulmonary adenomatosis (jaagziekte) was identified as Chlamydia psittaci. There was no evidence that the agent was of primary significance for pulmonary adenomatosis. There was ... -
The Design Of Artificial Waterways For Densely Settled Areas Of Steep Land.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Grass lined, partly stone lined and fully stone lined waterways are discussed. -
Sonic extracts of Brucella melitensis as antigens in complement fixation and indirect haemagglutination tests
(University of Nairobi,, 1980)A soluble antigenic extract of Brucella melitensis strain 16 M was assessed for reactivity in complement fixation and indirect haemagglutination tests in six experimentally infected goats. Tanned, glutaraldehyde-fixed sheep ... -
Conservation Tillage in Semi-arid Areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Implements suitable for use in Kenya are discussed. -
Some common gastrointestinal parasites observed in Kenyan donkeys.
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)Post-mortem examination of 8 donkeys used in an experimental study of Trypanosoma congolense in Kenya revealed the presence of Gasterophilus nasalis in 8, Cyathostomum tetracanthum in 7, Habronema muscae in 5, Strongylus ... -
Testosterone positively associated with both male mating effort and paternal behavior in savanna baboons (Papio cynocephalus)
(University of Nairobi, 2013-03)Testosterone (T) is often positively associated with male sexual behavior and negatively associated with paternal care. These associations have primarily been demonstrated in species where investment in paternal care begins ... -
Annotated Bibliography On Irrigation And Drainage In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)This annotated bibliography lists 642 works (with abstracts) on irrigation and drainage in Kenya, from 1970-1988. A geographical and a subject index are included. -
Planning for cycling as a mode of urban transport: A Case study of Kakamega town
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Planning for affordable, convenient, cost-effective and sustainable urban transport is one of the major present challenges urban planners have to cope with. This situation becomes even more complex to achieve where these ... -
Eimeria leuckarti infection in Kenyan donkeys.
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)Two of 8 donkeys (which died or were killed in the study of Trypanosoma congolense infection) had oocyst developmental stages of Eimeria leuckarti in intestinal sections. Macrogametocytes measuring 62.0 by 44.2 µm and ... -
Coping with a challenging environment: Effects of seasonal variability and reproductive status on glucocorticoid concentrations of female baboons (Papio cynocephalus)
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)Environmental stressors impact physiology and behavior in many species of animals. These effects are partly mediated through changing concentrations of glucocorticoids, which also vary with reproductive state and social ... -
Planning for the pedestrian mode of travel along Kibera industrial area corridor Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1996)The study involves planning the pedestrian mode of traveI between Kibera residential zone and Industrial area in It looks at the operational characteristics of the pedestrians between the area with a view of coming up ... -
Enhancing The Capacity Of Kenya On Climate Risk Reduction And Climate Change Adaptation For Sustainable Agricultural Productivity And Food Security.
(University of Nairobi, 24-09-10)Most vulnerable groups in countries in Sub Saharan Africa including Kenya are the poor who have least capacity for coping with the adverse impacts of the current climate extremes, and adapting to future climate changes. ... -
Nematode infection in Barbus altianalis Boulinger 1900 (Pisces: Cyprinidae) in Lake Victoria River systems
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Innovations In The Teaching Of Biostatistics In The Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine
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Preaching and drinking wine: A necessity for transformational leaders in effective schools
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The provision of rural transport system: A case of Nyabiosi sub-location in Rigoma division of Nyamira district
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Many third world countries (Kenya included) have historically devoted a fair share of their development budgets on expansion of rural road networks as the prime means of enhancing accessibility and personal mobility of ...
