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Mechanisms of hypobiosis in haemonchus contortus of goats in semi-arid lands (SAL) of Kenya
(2008)
The anthelmintic resistance has limited the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants and thus has awakened
interest in the study of plants extract as a source of anthelmintics. These experiments were carried ...
The effects of feeding Calliandra Calothyrus at different patterns as a supplement to Rhodes grass hay on intake, nitrogen utilization and milk yield of dual purpose goats.
(KARI, 2004)
Calliandra calothyrsus is a tree legume native to Mexico and Central America. The species has attracted considerable attention for its capacity to produce both fuelwood and foliage for either green manure or fodder. Its ...
The potential of tephrosia and vernonia as anthelmintics against gastrointestinal in goats
(2002)
Eighteen dual purpose goats were used to evaluate the effects of feeding Calliandra caryothyrsus leaf meat at different patterns as a supplement to Rhodes grass hay on intake, nitrogen utilization and milk yield. A basal ...
Acute oral toxicity evaluation of some polyherbal formulations in albino wistar rats.
(Orgz, 2008)
The objective of the current study was to assess the acute oral toxicity of some herbal veterinary preparations in female albino Wistar rats as per the OECD guidelines for testing of chemicals, Acute oral toxicity-Fixed ...
Control ticks
(2003)
Ticks impact human and animal health worldwide and new control methods are needed to circumvent drawbacks of tick control by acaricide application including selection of drug resistant ticks and environmental pollution. ...
Effects of supplementation on cows with impaired fertility in Koibatek and Nakuru districts Kenya
(1999)
In a survey conducted in 1996, 82 and 60 cows with impaired fertility were found on 63 and 53 farms in Koibatek District and Bahati division, Nakuru district, respectively. These cows were appraised visually for body ...
An introduction to animal husbandry in the tropics.
(Orgz, 2001)
The new edition of this comprehensive handbook on animal husbandry has been greatly revised and expanded. The basic principles, including adaptation, animal health, animal breeding and animal nutrition in tropical climates, ...
Improved cow fertility through appropriate management practices on-farm in Koibatek and Nakuru districts
(KARI, 1999)
n a survey conducted in 1996, 82 (22.6 percent) of all cows with impaired fertility, i.e expected calving interval over 1.5 years, were found on 63 and 53 farms in Koibatek District and Nakuru District (Bahati Division), ...
Can fodder diets increase goat production by a quantum leap?
(Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, 1992)
Growing goats, 45 Alpine and 45 Nubian, were used in a 3 × 3 factorial arrangement to quantify the influence of dietary energy and protein levels on daily DM intake and nutrient utilization for growth. Goats had ad libitum ...
Conservation agriculture effects on earthworm populations in western Kenya and eastern Uganda soils.
(RUFORUM, 2014-07-25)
Conventional cultivation in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda over the years has resulted into decline in soil quality and food crop production. Studying soil biodiversity under Conservation Agriculture production systems ...