Browsing Department of Animal Science by Issue Date
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DEVELOPMENT OF BREEDING OBJECTIVES FOR PRODUCTION SYSTEMS UTILISING THE BORAN BREED IN KENYA
(Egerton University Nakuru Kenya, 2004-04)Boran cattle are important in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya for beef production and as a source of livelihood to pastoralists as dual purpose animals providing both milk and meat. Despite their importance, ... -
BIOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF ARTIFICIAL INCUBATION AND BROODING FOR INDIGENOUS CHICKEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)Consistent supply of indigenous chicken (IC) products has been lacking in the industry with farmers unable to keep up with the normal consumer/market demands in Kilifi and the country at large. Optimization of indigenous ... -
EFFECTS OF FEEDING DIFFERENT GRASSES ON FEED INTAKE GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND THE MEAT QUALITY OF GALLA GOATS RAISED UNDER CONFINEMENT
(Pwani University, 2021-12-15)Livestock productivity is constrained by poor nutrition. The underlying factors that restrict productivity are poor feed quality and its unavailability, especially in the Arid and Semi-Arid regions in Kenya. The use of ...