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Design and Application of Bio-economic Modelling in Livestock Genetic Improvement in Kenya: A Review

Muhehe, D. J; Muia, M. L; Ogola, .W. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Bio-economic modelling in livestock production systems presents the opportunity for incorporating some elements of human decision making and simulates the impact of such decisions using mathematical ...

Determinants of Technical Efficiency in Rice Production in Gihanga (Burundi) Irrigation Scheme: A Stochastic Production Frontier Approach

Ndayitwayeko, W-M.; Korir, M. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

This paper estimated the technical efficiency of rice production under irrigation system in Gihanga, Burundi and attempted to unravel the determinants of technical inefficiency. A ...

Determination of the Bending Strength and Hardness Values of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

Mutai, A. J; Ogola, W. O; Ondieki, C. M. M (Egerton University, 2012-10)

The growing environmental consciousness and understanding of the need for sustainable development has generated interest in the use of natural fibers as reinforcements in polymer composites to replace synthetic ...

Determination of Triumfetta tomentosa B. Growth Parameters and Fibre Properties in Kenya

Kinuthia, . N. L.; Mathooko, . M. J.; Kariuki, T. S.; Mucheke, W. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Triumfettatomentosa B. (Fam. Tiliaceae) is an indigenous perennial shrub growing naturally in moist habitats. It is a multipurpose plant traditionally used by many communities in Kenya as a source of ...

Development and Biotechnology of Pleurotus Mushroom Cultivation

Khare, K. B; Achwanya, O. S; Mutuku, J. M; Gathuru, E. M; Ombiri, J (Egerton University, 2006-01-11)

The increasing population and the decreasing land size for crop cultivation throughout the world poses a serious problem to sufficient food production. The cultivation of Pleurotus mushrooms requires less elaborate ...

Effect of Heterologous Challenge on the Survival of Sheep Immunzed with Inactivated Elementary Bodies and Recombinant Antigens of Cowdria ruminantium

Kibor, A. C; Sumption, J. K; Paxton, E. A (Egerton University, 2006-01-01)

Immunization of sheep with inactivated elementary bodies (IEB’s) confers protection against homologous and heterologous challenge among certain stocks of C. ruminantium. Cros-protection between different stocks of C. ...

Effect of Irrigation, Nitrogen and Zinc on Nitrogen and Zinc Content and Uptake in Late Sown Wheat Biomass

Kibe, A.M; Titus, S; Singh, S (Egerton University, 2006-01-01)

Continuous rice-wheat cropping systems that are heavily dependent on irrigation water, has become a matter of great concern in South Asian countries, particularly in India. This has lead to nutrient and ground water ...

Effect of Land Use on Leaf Litter Decomposition in Upper Mara Streams, Kenya

Tsisiche, A.; M’merimba, C.; Mbaka, J. G. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Modification of riparian vegetation via land use change alters leaf litter processing rates in streams. This study aimed at investigating the effect of land use change from forestry to agriculture on leaf litter decomposition ...

Effects of Macrobends on the Attenuation of Optical Signals in Multi-Mode Graded Index 62.5/125 μm Cable at 850 nm Wavelength

Chombah, . J.M.; Gwaro, J.O.; Nyaanga, .D.M; Kirui, M.S.K (Egerton University, 2012-10)

In fibre optic transmissions, macrobend is a large visible bend in the optical fiber that can cause attenuation, a reduction of optical power in the glass. A relatively large- radius bend in an optical fibre may results ...

Effects of Surface Tension over a Flow Past a Flat Plate

Gathia, P.W.; Lonyangapuo, . P. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

We consider a free surface flow past a flat plate. We consider relations between the results of Anderson and Vanden-Broeck (1996) and those of Osborne and Stump (2000), and present new ...

Endo-helminths Infestation in Nile Perch, Lates niloticus, (L.,) and Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus(L.,) in Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Thon, C. C.; Otachi, O. E.; Oldewage, A. A. (Egerton University, 2017-01)

Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L., 1758) and Nile perch, Lates niloticus (L., 1758) were introduced into Lake Victoria in 1950, mainly to boost the fishing economy. Parasitic infections remain a major concern ...

Epidemiological Factors Determining Clinical Malaria in the Highlands of Western Kenya: Case Study of Iguhu Location

Essendi, M.W.; Shivairo, R.S.; Muleke, C.I.; Yaw, Afrane; Odhiambo, R.O. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

This paper reports findings on the prevailing “epidemiological factors that determine occurrence of clinical malaria in the highlands of western Kenya, a case study of Iguhu location.In this study, the risk factors ...

Estimation of Growth Parameters of Indigenous Chicken Populations Intensively Reared in Kenya

Kahi, Alexander; Bebe, B O; Ngeno, K (Egerton Journal of Science and technology, 2011-01-10)

This study compared body weights of indigenous chicken (IC) ecotypes from 0 to 34 weeks of age and modeled the growth curves to estimate the associated parameters and their relationship using four growth models, namely: ...

Evaluating Soil Quality and Productivity of DifferentClusters in Kabanon-Kapkamak Irrigation Scheme, Kenya

Muya, E. M.; Yegon, J.; Mangi, P. M.; Gachini, G.N.; Chek, A.L; Thuranira, E. G.; Goro, H.; Owenga, P.; Wasike, V.; Kirigua, V.; Mainuri, Z.G (Egerton University, 2017-01)

This study investigated soil conditions with an objective of differentiating the area into different clusters on the basis of topographical characteristics, hydrological processes, and degree of erosion, soil ...

Evaluation of the Performance of Bacillus Subtilis for Assay of Beta-Lactams in Broiler Chicken Meat

Ngure, R; Shitandi, A; Mwangi, W W (2013-08-14)

The uncontrolled and unrestricted use of antimicrobials may lead to undesirable drug residues in the treated animals and their products. However, in the Kenyan poultry industry there is lack of affordable, easy to perform ...

Exploitation Currency among Artisanal Bait Fishers;Are Intertidal Bait Harvesters Optimal Foragers?Some Consideration for Holistic Management

Kihia, C.M.; Muthumbi, A.; Okondo, J.; Nthiga, A.; Njuguna, V. (Egerton University, 2019-05)

Optimal foragers target prey with superior energetic returns,and suchmetricsunderlie mostmanagement interventions. However, tropical artisanalbait arvestedbyintertidalexcavation and collection,enhance fish ...

Factors influencing Capacity of Beach Management Units in Implementing Fisheries Co-Management in Lake Turkana, Kenya

Ogoma, M.O.; Kirui, B.K.; Obwoyere1, G.O.; Obura, E.O.; Otachi, E.O. (Egerton University, 2019-08)

Lake Turkanafishery consists of 12 commerciallyexploited species andisthe second largest producer of freshwater fish in Kenya.Itsupportslivelihoods of approx.300,000 people locally.The lake is managed ...

Farmers Perception and Adoption of Drought Tolerant Wheat Varieties in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya

Ndiema, . A. C.; Aboud, . A. A.; Kinyua, .M.; Keya, N. C. O (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Wheat is an important cereal crop in Kenya and ranks second after maize in its cereal crop priority grown mainly in highlands parts of the country. About 20% of the country is classified as medium to high potential ...

In Vitro Antiplasmodial Activities of Crude Extracts ofCarissa edulis, Azadirachta indica, Cassia siamea andHarrisonia abyssinica against Plasmodium falciparum

Oduor, P. L; Muleke, C. I.; Shivairo, S. R (Egerton University, 2018-01)

The emerging resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquineand sulfadoxine pyrimethamine drugs in Kenya has necessitated the need to look for new more effective antimalarial drugs. This ...

Influence of Maternal High Protein Intake on Daily Energy Expenditure and Lactation Performance in the Laboratory Mouse

Kagya-Agyemang, J. K; Król, E.; Speakman, J. R. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Laboratory mouse (strain MF1) was used as a model to investigate the effects of high protein intake on daily energy expenditure and lactation performance. The specific dynamic action (SDA) for high ...

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