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Comparison of economic impact of alternative constraint control measures in indigenous chicken production in Nyanza Province, Kenya
(CIPAV Foundation, 2013)
This study compared the costs and benefits of six alternative control measures on the indigenous chicken productivity constraints with an aim of identifying the most desirable mitigation measure; for improved productivity ...
Genetic and nutrition development of indigenous chicken in Africa
(2015)
This review gives insights into genetic and feeding regime development for
indigenous chicken genetic resources. We highlight and combine confirming evidence of
genetic diversity and variability using morphological and ...
Variation and Repeatability of Natural Antibodies Against Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin of Indigenous Chicken of Kenya
(2016-10-21)
The immune system is designed to provide protection to the body by combating a plethora of pathogenic micro-organisms. Identifying animals with a natural ability to make superior immune responses reduces disease occurrences, ...
Effect of sequential teaching methods on retention of knowledge in Biology by secondary schools students in Kenya in Kenya
(2017-05-11)
Despite the importance of knowledge in Biology, candidates' performance at the
national examination, The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is poor. This
could be attributed to the teaching methods. The ...
In vitro organic matter disappearance of tanniferous browse using rumen liquid from goats ingesting grass versus browse
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-12-01)
In vitro organic matter disappearance (IVOMD) of African browse species often indicates artificially low nutritive
value due to the presence of condensed tannins (CT). Diet of the rumen liquor donor may change this if it ...
Attitude of indigenous chicken farmers towards agricultural insurance in Nyanza, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2018-05-30)
Indigenous chicken (IC) contribute significantly to income and food security of rural communities. However, the IC are kept in systems that are characterised by high risk conditions such as diseases, predation, inadequate ...
Preliminary selection results for body weight in indigenous chicken in Kenya
(2015-04)
Body weight at 12 weeks of age records of 443 indigenous chicken, progeny of 44
sires were used to estimate preliminary results of selection for growth in indigenous chicken
in Kenya after two generations of selection. ...
Performance of growing goats fed urea sprayed maize stover and supplemented with graded levels of Tithonia diversifolia
(THE ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL, 2017-07-01)
A study was carried out to examine the effect of supplementing urea-sprayed
maize stover with incremental levels of Tithonia diversifolia (Tithonia) forage on dry matter
(DM) intake, digestibility and live weight ...
Genetic Relationship between Lactation Curve Traits in Dairy Cattle
(2010)
Dairy cattle selection strategy in Kenya
prefers cows with good 305-day lactation milk yield
(TMY) in previous parity. This has improved milk
production although increased incidences of
physiological disorders and ...
A participatory approach to the evaluation of the efficiency of animal recording practices based on institutional analysis and development framework
(Cambridge University Press, 2011-02-01)
Animal recording is an interactive process that involves several practices. The efficiency of the process is essential to ensure the utility of outcomes necessary for sustainable participation. Most evaluation approaches ...