Working Document Series Open Access Contamination of indigenous chicken feeds with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Feed safety, quality and supply are closely related, ranging from origin, handling, processing and storage measures. In addition, safety awareness can influence feed quality and quantity at different levels. In Western Kenya, mid plant bas… RUF-36383 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of milk yield from cattle fed on forage fertilized with specific mineral elements in Western Kenya M. Chemutai · J.K. Kitilit · S. Njogo · R. Njoroge +3 more The study evaluated the effects of Desmodium (Desmodium intortum) as feed supplement to Napier grass (Pennisetum perpeureum) on milk yield and density and effects of fertilizer application levels on forage yield. Desmodium was planted usin… RUF-36356 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determining quantity of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaf yield under different manure application regimes and cropping systems in Western Kenya D.A. Olal The low production of cereals and legumes among small-scale farmers in Kenya attributed to declining soil fertility and poor agronomic practices has led to renewed interest to review existing crop improvement technologies. Such technologie… RUF-35909 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integrating striga management strategies for improved maize production in Western Kenya W. Sunda Maize is an important crop in Kenya but is adversely affected by Striga hermonthica weed that reduces yields considerably, especially in Western Kenya. Single stand-alone management strategies for the weed have been used, but each has had … RUF-35908 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Feb 2016
Multimedia Open Access RUFORUM:Training science leaders for Africa - Featuring Dr. Abigael Otinga The video features Dr. Abigael Otinga, a soil scientist from University of Eldoret telling her academic story right from primary school. she narrates the desire and dreams she once had in achieving a higher education and with making her d… RUF-35680 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Oct 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Protein nutritional quality of soy fortified complementary flours from Western Kenya E.H. Kamau · C.A. Serrem · F.W. Wamunga Protein Energy Malnutrition accounts for 50% of the annual deaths of children aged below 5 years. Complementary foods for such young children should be protein efficient and nutrient dense. Compositing complementary flours with legumes of … RUF-34147 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Case Studies Open Access From Soil Microbes to Markets Megan Lindow RUF-33624 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Mar 2015
