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Agroforestry adoption and its influence on soil quality under smallholder maize production systems in western Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2025-04)Agroforestry, a sustainable land use practice, was introduced in western Kenya in the early 1990s as a soil fertility replenishment strategy. Since then, the effect of the practice on soil quality has seldom been evidenced. ... -
Analysis of Institutional Factors Influencing Adoption of Zero-grazing Dairy Farming Technology amongSmallholder Farmers in Bondo Sub County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2019)Adoption of zero-grazing addresses challenges faced by smallholder farmers. In Bondo Sub-County adoption of zero-grazing technology has remained low at 4-8 percent despite its introduction in the area in 1990s. No in-depth ... -
Application of Mixture Experiments in Poultry Feed Formulation, African Journal of Education, Science and Technology Vol 5, No. 3, 2019 "
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)The quality, components, proportions and storage of feeds is critical in poultry farming. The rising prices and poor quality of feeds has constantly led to low returns due to low final weights among birds. ... -
ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF ALTERNATIVE FISHING BAITS TO WILD Marphysa mossambica ON SELECTED HABITATS ALONG MTWAPA CREEK, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This research investigates fish populations, the craft of artisanal fishers, the impact of bait harvesting on sustainability of fishery along Mtwapa creek, along the Kenyan coastline. The Kenyan coastline has a narrow ... -
Assessment of Aflatoxin Awareness and Their Presence in Indigenous Chicken Products in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Aflatoxin contamination of chicken products can significantly impact food safety and health of consumers. A study was conducted to investigate presence of aflatoxins in meat and eggs of indigenous chicken and farmer ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Carcass Traits of Male and Female Kuchi Indigenous Chicken Ecotype of Kenya
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)Indigenous chicken (IC) is becoming popular for both egg and meat traits. However, little interventions have been made towards developing pure genotypes from IC ecotypes for these functional traits. Kuchi is one of the ... -
Comparative Evaluation on Carcass Yield in Rabbits Fed Under Four Different Diets
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) are non-ruminant forage consumers with high growth potential and fecundity. They require small rearing space and are preferred in rural households for improved nutrition and income ... -
Current Livestock Production Challenges and Opportunities in Transmara SubCounty: Diagnostic Survey Report
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)The purose of this study was to assess feed resources available for Sahiwal and its Crossbred weaner calves in Trans Mara sub County of Narok County. A survey was carried out in three randomly selected Wards; Lolgorian, ... -
DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN RUMINANTS AND FLUORIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN ANIMAL FEEDS, FAECES, AND CATTLE MILK IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Research Gate, 2021)Nakuru County in Kenya is a known fluoride endemic area. The region is neighboured by fluoridated water bodies such as Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, and other underground water sources. Unfortunately, these ... -
EFFECT OF METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF Sida cuneifolia ROOTS
(2016-05-23)The importance of plant extracts in mammalian reproductive physiology has not been fully studied. This study therefore determined the effects of Sida cuneifolia root extracts on the reproductive systems of albino rats ... -
The Effect of Upgrading Indigenous Goat Breeds with German Alpine on Milk Yields at Manyatta Division of Embu County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)Crossbreeding between exotic improved goats and indigenous breeds has brought about genetic improvement resulting in a faster growth rate and more milk production. A study was carried out with the objectives of ... -
EVALUATION OF COMPOUNDED SUPPLEMENTARY CONCENTRATE ON MILK YIELD AND QUALITY AMONG HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE
(2018)The Dairy industry in Kenya contributes 26% of the National GDP. However, dairy farmers experience low milk production despite their investment on commercial concentrates. Seed processing factories spend money in disposing ... -
EVALUATION OF COMPOUNDED SUPPLEMENTARY CONCENTRATE ON MILK YIELD AND QUALITY AMONG HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE
(University of Eldoret, 2018)The Dairy industry in Kenya contributes 26% of the National GDP. However, dairy farmers experience low milk production despite their investment on commercial concentrates. Seed processing factories spend money in disposing ... -
EVALUATION OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS AND FLUORIDE CONCENTRATION IN RUMINANT FEEDS, TISSUES AND PRODUCTS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
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Evaluation of Growth and Feeding Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken Ecotypes of Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)The domestic Indigenous chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) is one of the animal genetic resources that is known to be widespread in Africa. Irrespective of its importance, about 38% poultry population in the world is ... -
EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FIELD LEGUMES USING RABBIT (ORYCTALOGUS CUNNICULUS) AS THE ANIMAL FOR BIOASSAY
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Tropical field legumes are currently used in the feeding of livestock, mainly as a source of protein. However their nutritional values have not been adequately evaluated by animal nutritionists. This experiment was carried ... -
EVALUATION OF SELECTED PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS IN AN ONGOING INDIGENOUS CHICKEN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)A genetic improvement programme to increase productivity of indigenous chicken (IC) in Kenya was implemented by Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) in Naivasha, Kenya. In this work, increased ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING CONCEPTION RATES OF DAIRY CATTLE AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-05)Smallholder dairy farmers (SDF) in Uasin Gishu County work hard to get the best out of their farms, but evidence shows that dairy farming faces many challenges. One of the indicators of poor production and reproduction in ... -
Factors Affecting Days Open among Smallholder Dairy Cattle in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology,, 2021-10)The dairy industry in Uasin Gishu County (UGC) provides nutrition and employment among Smallholder dairy Farmers (SDF). The reproductive and productive potential of dairy cattle within the recommended range 85-110 days ... -
GENETIC EVALUATION OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF LARGE WHITE PIGS REARED UNDER INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Pig production in Kenya is characterized by lack of genetic performance parameters, crucial in setting up sustainable genetic improvement strategies. To partly address this situation, random regression (RR) models have ...
