School of Biological and Physical Science: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and pathology of echidnophaga gallinacea in free-range local ducks
(University of Nairobi, 2012)A study was carried out in November 2008 and March 2009 to investigate the pathology, prevalence and intensity associated with Echidnophaga gallinacea infestations of free range local ducks. The ducks were categorized into ... -
Effects of copper oxide wire particles for the control of gastrointestinal nematode infections of indigenous goats
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Gastrointestinal nematode (GI) parasitism, dominated by haemonchosis, is a major constraint to economic goat production in Kenya. Currently, the conventional method of control is almost based on the use of anthelmintics. ... -
Prevalence, intensity and pathological lesions associated with contracaecum species infection in farmed and wild catfish in the upper Tana river basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)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 nine point three ... -
Challenges facing procurement committees in implementing the procurement act, a case of secondary schools procurement committees in Kisii County, Kenya
(2012)This paper presents the challenges facing procurement committees in secondary schools in Kisii County in the implementation of the public procurement Act of 2005 in the procurement of goods and services used in secondary ... -
Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in Homa Bay District, Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2012)aenia solium is an important zoonosis in many developing countries. Cysticercosis poses a serious public health risk and leads to economic losses to the pig production industry. Due to scarcity of data on the epidemiology ... -
Co-administration of Albendazole and Levamisole to control multiple anthelmintic resistant nematodes in a sheep farm in Kabete Kenya
(Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, 2014)Albendazole (ABZ) and levamisole (LEV) were co-administered to evaluate their ability to control natural helminth infections in a sheep farm where resistance to the individual anthelmintic had previously been reported. ... -
Pathological Changes in Oreochromis Niloticus and Lates Niloticus in Kisumu and Homa Bay, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(MMU, 2014)Histopathology as a tool for assessing fish health in an aquatic system is an important, but has not been extensively used in East Africa. Due to scarcity of data on the histopathology of the Oreochromis niloticus and Lates ... -
Epstein–Barr Virus Genetic Variation in Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines Derived from Kenyan Pediatric Population
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL), and in regions of sub-Saharan Africa where endemic BL is common, both the EBV Type 1 (EBV-1) and EBV Type 2 strains (EBV-2) are found. Little is known ... -
Prevalence of ecto-and endo-parasitic infections of farmed tilapia and catfish in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2017)The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of fish parasites in farmed tilapia and catfish in Nyeri Central and Tetu sub-counties of Nyeri County, Kenya. A total of 366 live fish comprising of 89 ... -
Prevalence of ecto- and haemo-parasites of free-range local ducks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2017)A study was conducted between November 2008 and March 2009 to determine the prevalence of endo- and haemo-parasites in different age and sex groups of free range local ducks in Nairobi and its environs. The ducks were ... -
Effects of medicated urea-molasses block supplementation on productivity and gastrointestinal nematode infestation of sheep in central Kenya
(2017)A 14 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. ... -
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, Manilkara discolor, Teclea trichocarpa and Zanthoxylum usambarense using sheep nematodes
(African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2017)Background: Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, Manilkara discolor, Teclea trichocarpa and Zanthoxylum usambarense are used to treat different ailments in many parts of the world. For instance, A. gummifera is used ... -
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in indigenous chickens slaughtered at live bird markets of Nairobi County, Kenya
(CIPAV Foundation, 2017)Endoparasitism is among important causes of reduced productivity of indigenous chickens. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in apparently healthy free ... -
Helminth parasites of farmed fish and water birds in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2018; 6(3): 06-12, 2018)Aquaculture products demand has increased due to population growth, declining natural fish stocks and government aquaculture promotion. Intensification alters natural fish environment and new infections emerge. Parasite ... -
Determinants of Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Kenyan Hospitality Industry
(International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality (IJRTH), 2003): Hospitality scholars and practitioners have varied interests and viewpoints that influence their respective priorities. These priorities include continuing education, professional recognition, and networking opportunities. ... -
The availability of processed fruit products and their contents of vitamins A and C in Nairobi, Kenya
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2009)In Kenya, among children of less than five years, 84% have vitamin A deficiency, 73.4% have iron deficiency, and 51% have zinc deficiency. Among women, 39% have vitamin A deficiency, while among pregnant women, 60% have ... -
Food security problems in various income groups of Kenya
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2013)Poverty and hunger are common in Kenya especially in arid and semi arid lands that cannot support crops and are also overgrazed thereby yielding low incomes, and in urban low income dwellings. Indicators of food insecurity ... -
Effects of socio- economic conditions of small-scale traders on quality of post harvest tilapia in Kisumu
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2014)The small-scale fisheries and fish trade sector is important in global and national economies by providing millions with income and consumers with food. Nile perch (Lates niloticus), Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), ... -
Microbial and preservative safety of fresh and processed fruit salads, fruit soft drinks and jam in Kenya
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2014)Fresh fru its provide vitamins A and C which are anti-oxidants and other phytochemicals that form a healthy diet and lower the risk of cancer and chronic heart diseases. Kenya’s horticulture production provides 3.82 ... -
Impact of Scholar-Practitioners Gap on Research Output in Kenyan Hospitality Industry
(Research Gate, 2019)The objectives of this study were to establish the extent to which scholars research are relevant to practitioners and to establish the strategies used by scholars to disseminate research findings for practitioners’ ...
