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Comparison of economic impact of alternative constraint control measures in indigenous chicken production in Nyanza Province, Kenya
(CIPAV Foundation, 2013)
This study compared the costs and benefits of six alternative control measures on the indigenous chicken productivity constraints with an aim of identifying the most desirable mitigation measure; for improved productivity ...
Genetic and nutrition development of indigenous chicken in Africa
(2015)
This review gives insights into genetic and feeding regime development for
indigenous chicken genetic resources. We highlight and combine confirming evidence of
genetic diversity and variability using morphological and ...
Adaptation of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in South Western Kenya to the Effects of Climate Change
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-07-25)
Despite great potential, Kenyan smallholder dairying faces diminishing land sizes, high input costs, poor extension contacts, non-responsive price policies, and new pests and diseases. Climate change will worsen the ...
Variation and Repeatability of Natural Antibodies Against Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin of Indigenous Chicken of Kenya
(2016-10-21)
The immune system is designed to provide protection to the body by combating a plethora of pathogenic micro-organisms. Identifying animals with a natural ability to make superior immune responses reduces disease occurrences, ...
Genetic evaluation of growth of Kenya Boran cattle using random regression models
(Springer Netherlands, 2007-10-01)
Data consisting of 18 884 weight records collected from 1273 Boran cattle from birth to 24 months of age were used to estimate covariance functions and genetic parameters for growth of Boran cattle using random regression ...
Direct and maternal (co) variance components and genetic parameters for growth and reproductive traits in the Boran cattle in Kenya
(Springer Netherlands, 2009-06-01)
Direct and maternal (co)variance components and genetic parameters were estimated for growth and reproductive traits in the Kenya Boran cattle fitting univariate animal models. Data consisted of records on 4502 animals ...
Effect of sequential teaching methods on retention of knowledge in Biology by secondary schools students in Kenya in Kenya
(2017-05-11)
Despite the importance of knowledge in Biology, candidates' performance at the
national examination, The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is poor. This
could be attributed to the teaching methods. The ...
In vitro organic matter disappearance of tanniferous browse using rumen liquid from goats ingesting grass versus browse
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-12-01)
In vitro organic matter disappearance (IVOMD) of African browse species often indicates artificially low nutritive
value due to the presence of condensed tannins (CT). Diet of the rumen liquor donor may change this if it ...
Attitude of indigenous chicken farmers towards agricultural insurance in Nyanza, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2018-05-30)
Indigenous chicken (IC) contribute significantly to income and food security of rural communities. However, the IC are kept in systems that are characterised by high risk conditions such as diseases, predation, inadequate ...
Preliminary selection results for body weight in indigenous chicken in Kenya
(2015-04)
Body weight at 12 weeks of age records of 443 indigenous chicken, progeny of 44
sires were used to estimate preliminary results of selection for growth in indigenous chicken
in Kenya after two generations of selection. ...