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Modelling of lactation curves of dairy cows based on monthly test day milk yield records under inconsistent milk recording scenarios
(Cambridge University Press, 2011-11-01)
The objective of this study was to describe the lactation curve of dairy cattle in Kenya using a suitable lactation function in order to facilitate inclusion of partial lactations in national dairy cattle evaluation and ...
Factors that influence the efficiency of beef and dairy cattle recording system in Kenya: A SWOT–AHP analysis
(Springer Netherlands, 2011-01-01)
Animal recording in Kenya is characterised by erratic producer participation and high drop-out rates from the national recording scheme. This study evaluates factors influencing efficiency of beef and dairy cattle recording ...
Single voxel magnetic resonance spectroscopy in distinguishing focal neoplastic from non-neoplatic brain lesions
(East African Medical Journal, 2011)
Objective: Assess diagnostic utility of combined magnetic resonance imaging and
magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRI, MRS) in differentiating focal neoplastic lesions
from focal non- neoplastic (infective or degenerative) ...
Correlates of post loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Recurrence of Cervical Intra epithelical Neoplasia
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Cervical cancer is the commonest gynaecological malignancy worldwide, with an increased burden of disease in developing countries. Effective cytological screening and follow up intervention programs have been ...
Adults helping adults: Teacher-initiated supervisory option for professional development
(Academic Journals, 2011-08-31)
This paper discusses peer supervision among teachers. It considers the foci, practices, problem and potential importance of peer supervision in facilitating professional growth teachers. Peer supervision or peer coaching ...
Environmental quality and fish communities in selected catchments of Lake Victoria
(Bentham Open, 2011-09-09)
Water quality and fish species are studied in selected catchments of Lake Victoria. The major aim of the study
is to establish the relationship between the environmental quality and fish communities in the selected study ...
Dual role of erythrocyte complement receptor type 1 in immune complex‐mediated macrophage stimulation: implications for the pathogenesis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2011)
iven the ability of erythrocytes to bind immune complexes (ICs), we postulated that they can serve a dual role during inflammatory or infectious processes. Erythrocytes could restrict stimulation of macrophages by free ICs ...
Prevalence and intensity of Paracamallanus species infection in farmed and wild catfish
(Kenya Veterinarian 35 (1), 25-32, 2011)
A total of 108 randomly selected farmed and wild Clarias gariepinus (catfish) obtained from the upper Tana river basin were examined for intestinal helminthes between July 2007 and April 2008. Over fifty two per cent (52.8 ...
Treatment outcomes of a stage 1 cognitive–behavioral trial to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus‐infected out‐patients in western Kenya
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2011)
Aims Dual epidemics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and alcohol use disorders, and a dearth of professional resources for behavioral treatment in sub‐Saharan Africa, suggest the need for development of culturally ...