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Genetic differentiation of Artemia franciscana (Kellogg, 1906) in Kenyan coastal saltworks
(Gent University, Belgium, 2013)
The nature of genetic divergence between the Artemia population native to San Francisco
Bay, (SFB) USA and those from the introductions of SFB material in the Kenyan coast
(Fundisha and Kensalt) 2 decades ago were ...
The effects of dietary levels of protein and greenhouse on growth, behaviour and fecundity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) Broodstock
(Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kegati Aquaculture Research Station, 2012)
The aim of the study was to assess the main and interactive effects of greenhouse and dietary crude protein levels on growth,
behavior and fecundity of Nile tilapia at Kegati aquaculture research station, Kisii, Kenya ...
Characterisation of physical egg qualities in indigenous chicken under free range system of production in Western Kenya
(2018)
The study was conducted with the aim of characterizing the indigenous chicken (IC) egg
production system to determine management practices and how they impact on external
egg qualities. Opportunity was taken to identify ...
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 ...
NON-GENETIC SOURCES OF VARIATION IN LACTATION CURVE TRAITS OF DAIRY CATTLE IN KENYA
(2010)
Lactation curves are a graphical representation of the milk production profile of a cow from parturition to drying
up. They provide information about the productivity of the cow and offer a means of explaining features ...
VARIANCE COMPONENTS AND GENETIC PARAMETER ESTIMATES UNDER VARYING DEFINITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY GROUPS
(KARI, 2010)
A total of 19 385 test day (TD) milk yield records were used to determine the effect of contemporary group
(CG) on estimates of variance components and genetic parameters for test day milk yield (TMY) data of
Sahiwal ...
GOAT BREEDING IN LOW INPUT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: INTERGRATING VALUES AND MODERN BREEDING TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING INSTRINSIC ROBUSTNESS
(2012-09)
Low input production systems operate on long term values of supporting stable livestock
production through efficient and sustainable combination of various production resources to
achieve the desired production objectives. ...
The status of research on Lake Victoria fisheries: Historical and current data on fisheries and the lake environment
(AfricArXiv, 2019-09)
Lake Victoria which is the second largest freshwater lake in the world supports a large population living around it through provision of food; fish and employment; both directly and indirectly. Due to its varied uses, human ...
Composting fishwastes as low-cost and stable diet for culturing Brachionus rotundiformis Tschugunoff (Rotifera): Influence on water quality and microbiota
(Elsevier, 2018-02-03)
The demand for the rotifers BRACHIONUS spp., which is considered indispensable for larviculture, has increased considerably in the tropical countries. Although freshly cultured microalga is the common rotifer diet, the ...
An analysis of socioeconomic factors affecting avocado production around Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya with special emphasis on flooding and its implications
(KIBU, 2019-06-13)
Climate change which is caused by global warming has become a very important aspect of agricultural production in the world. Some of the impacts of climate change are rising temperatures, droughts, flooding and intense ...