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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 ... -
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 ... -
PREVALENCE OF MASTITIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AMONG DAIRY CATTLE IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY – KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)A random sample consisting of one hundred and fifty lactating dairy cows; fifty from each of the three study sites, of different breeds, parities, stages of lactation and average daily milk yields from several farms spread ... -
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF KUCHI INDIGENOUS CHICKEN ECOTYPE UNDER THREE FEEDING SYSTEMS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The low genetic potential and the lack of better feeding systems of the local chicken ecotypes has constrained the productivity of Indigenous chicken. Therefore, the present study was conducted to characterize the Kuchi ... -
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 ... -
Proximate, Microbial and Sensory Characteristics of Cowpea Milk Fermented with Probiotic Starter Cultures
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020)Fermentation of cowpea milk was carried out using three mixed starter cultures containing (i) Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium spp, and Streptococcus thermophilus (ABT) (ii) Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. ... -
Nutrient Content and Dry Matter Degradability of Acacia Species in Arid and Semi-Arid Land of Baringo County, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal (AER), 2020-12)The inadequate grass-based feed sources in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) constraint livestock production. Acacia trees and shrubs form the dominant vegetation in parts of the ASAL of Sub-Saharan Africa where they offer ... -
What Is (Not) a Baboon?
(International Journal of Primatology, 2018)The term Bbaboon^ is the common name used for a subset of terrestrial Cercopithecines with large bodies and protruding snouts. Although the application of the term has changed considerably over the years, we argue that ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
INVESTIGATION OF INDIGENOUS CHICKEN PRODUCTION AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF EGGS AND MEAT IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Poultry plays an important economical role of developing nations and reports show that demand of poultry meat is on increase. Native chicken are valued in Kenya because they provide food and income, for domestic use, to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
GROWTH OF SAHIWAL AND THEIR CROSSBRED WEANER CALVES FED ON PASTURE WITH SUPPLEMENTATION UNDER PASTORAL SYSTEM
(University of Eldoret, 2021)A cross-sectional survey was conducted by direct interview of 51 livestock farmers using a structured questionnaire in Transmara sub-County, Narok County. The households were selected randomly from a sampling frame from ... -
Response to and cost effectiveness of Improved Kienyeji Chicken fed on Maize Substituted Sorghum-Based Rations
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)Rearing improved indigenous chicken fed on locally available low cost, low tannin, sorghum based diets in the semi-arid areas of Western Kenya could address the region’s food insecurity resulting from low crop and ... -
EVALUATION OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS AND FLUORIDE CONCENTRATION IN RUMINANT FEEDS, TISSUES AND PRODUCTS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
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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 ... -
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, ...
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