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Conservation agriculture for smallholder farms in eastern Uganda and western Kenya
(2012)
Soil quality and crop yield parameters resulting from conservation agriculture practices were evaluated in on-station and on-farm studies established in two highland sites and two lowland sites in the Mount Elgon region ...
Factors influencing green maize harvesting towards innovative research and knowledge for global competitiveness and sustainable development: case study of south Nandi district
(2017)
The purpose of this study was to assess the challenges facing the society specifically the farmers and the country on
the growing popularity of the green maize harvesting within the growing areas. The study was geared ...
Assessing conservation agricultural production systems (caps) for small holder farmers in rain-fed farming system in sub-saharan Africa (ssa)
(2012)
The challenge of sufficient food production by farmers in rainfed farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa is exacerbated by soil degradation and poor soil nutrient status. The objective of this study was to assess the effects ...
Application of ultrasonography in prevalence studies of hydatid cysts in goats in north-western Turkana, Kenya and Toposaland, southern Sudan
(Elsevier, 2000)
Application of ultrasonography in prevalence studies of hydatid cysts in goats in north-western
Turkana, Kenya and Toposaland, southern Sudan. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research,
67:251-255
A study was done ...
A PCR system for detection of species and genotypes of the Echinococcus granulosus-complex, with reference to the epidemiological situation in eastern Africa
(Elsevier, 2004-04)
We describe the development of a specific and sensitive PCR/semi-nested PCR system for the rapid diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1, E. granulosus genotype G6/7, and Echinococcus ortleppi (G5). Diagnosis of ...
Canine echinococcosis in northwest Libya: assessment of coproantigen elisa, and a survey of infection with analysis of risk-factors
(2005)
In order to determine the prevalence and risk factors for canine echinococcosis in different endemic localities in the Tripoli area of northwest Libya, stray dogs were examined post-mortem, and owned dogs screened for ...
Progressive atrophic rhinitis in a medium-scale pig farm in Kiambu, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2012)
Forty-two pigs in a herd of 117 displayed various clinical signs of progressive atrophic rhinitis. The main signs included sneezing, coughing, lachrymation, serous to muco-purulent nasal discharge, and nasal bleeding in 1 ...
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2002-02-27)
In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ...
Epidemiology and control of echinococcosis in sub-saharan Africa
(Elsevier, 2000)
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is highly endemic among the nomadic pastoral tribes of East Africa, but is rare amongst the agriculturally based communities. Echinococcus granulosus infections are common in dogs from all countries ...
Environmental hazards in Peri-Urban poultry farming in western kenya
(2015)
Poultry keeping is popular in peri-urban centres of Kenya. Poultry wastes arising from
intensive poultry units may become too large to be absorbed in the immediate areas of
production as crop plots and gardens decrease ...