Tuesday 18 June 2013

KARI Marsabit Journal Papers

1. S. G. Kuria, A. Omore, I.N. Thendiu, D.M. Mwangi, A.B. Nga’nga, S. Kaitibie. 2010. Constraints on camel meat and milk marketing and strategies for its improvement in northern Kenya. Status: Accepted in the Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology

2. S. G. Kuria, H. K. Walaga, I. A. Tura. 2011. Effect of replacing organic with inorganic ingredients on the efficacy of mineral supplements for camels in the arid northern Kenya. Accepted: Journal of Camel Practice and Research.

3. S.G. Kuria, I. Tura, S. Amboga, H.K. Walaga, J. Lesuper. 2011. The Current Status of Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Calf Management among Pastoral Communities of northern Kenya. Accepted: Livestock Research for Rural Development Journal.

4. E.M. Muya, K. Gitau, S. Obanyi, M. Ngutu, S. Kuria, H. Charfi, D.G. Dub, H. Bulle, D.M. Miano, J. Mureithi, G. Keya, I.V. Sijali, S. Mamo, P.M. Maingi, M.Okoti, M.J. Omedi and A. Esilaba. 2010. Characterizing sites for the design and restoration of Kalacha irrigation scheme, Chalbi district Kenya: Socio economic and biophysical considerations. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management Vol. 1(5): pp 99-106.

5. S. G. Kuria, R.G. Wahome, C.K. Gachuiri, M.M. Wanyoike and J. N. Mwangi. 2007. Use of linear body measurements in estimating live weight of camel (Camelus dromedarius) calves in Kenya. Journal of Camel Practice and Research Vol.14 No 1, p 21-25

6. Ngutu M. N., Lelo F. K., Kosgey I. S and Kaufmann B (2011). Potential of
pastoralist groups to manage small-stock marketing projects: A case study of groups in Farakoren and Malabot, Marsabit County, Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 23, Article 17. 

7. Muya, E.M., S. Obanyi, I. V. Sijali, G. Wakiiru and M. Ngutu. (2010). “Critical review of the effects of amendment on the quality of saline-sodic soils of Kalacha, Chalbi District ". Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology.

8. Wayua O, Shibia M, Mamo S, Bailey D, Coppock L. (2009). Willingness to Pay for Improved Milk Sensory Characteristics and Assurance in Northern Kenya Using Experimental Auctions. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review Volume 12, Issues 3, 2009

9. Shibia M G, Mumina G S, Ngutu M. N, Okoti M and Recke H (2007). Adoption and up scaling of water harvesting technologies among small-scale farmers in Northern Kenya. In Bationo, A.; Okeyo, J. M.; Waswa, B. S.; Mapumo, P.; Maina F.; Kihara J (eds) Innovations as Key to the green revolution in Africa: Exploring the Scientific Facts. TSBF pp 2006 – 2008.

10. Mohamed G. Shibia (2010). Determinants of Attitudes and Perceptions on Resource Use and Management of Marsabit National Reserve, Kenya. J Hum Ecol, 30(1): 55-62 (2010).

11. Bulle H. D:  Comparative evaluation of Chloris gayana (Kunth), Eragrostis superba (Peyr) and Cenchrus ciliaris (L) for Pasture Production in Marsabit central District, northern Kenya. East. African Agricultural and Forestry Journal 76 (1), 37-41.

12. S. G. Kuria, I. A. Tura, S Amboga, H. K. Walaga .2012. Assessment of status of minerals in forages preferred by camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Arid North Eastern Kenya. Research Opinion in Veterinary Science, vol. 2012, 2(3) (accepted).

13. M I Lengarite, P N Mbugua, C K Gachuiri and L W Kabuage (2012).Herders' knowledge on mineral nutrition and implication on sheep and goat productivity in Marsabit South District, Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development 24(4) 2012.

14. M.I. Lengarite, P.N. Mbugua, C.K. Gachuiri and L.W. Kabuage (2012).Mineral Status of Sheep and Goats Grazing in the Arid Rangelands of Northern Kenya. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 11 (4): 383-390, 2012.

15. Wayua, F. O., Okoth, M. W. and Wangoh, J. (2012). Design and performance assessment of a low cost evaporative cooler for storage of camel milk in arid pastoral areas of Kenya. International Journal of Food Engineering (in press, i.e. accepted for publication in March 2012).

16. Wayua, F. O., Okoth, M. W. and Wangoh, J. (2011). Design and performance assessment of a solar milk pasteuriser for arid pastoral areas of Kenya. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (in press, i.e. accepted for publication in November 2011), ISSN 1745-4549.

17. Wayua, F. O., Okoth, M. W. and Wangoh, J. (2011). Modelling of a solar milk pasteuriser using artificial neural networks. African Journal of Agricultural Research (in press, i.e. accepted for publication in 2011).

18. Lachat, C.K., Van-Camp, J. H., Mamiro, P. R. S., Wayua, F.O., Opsomer, A.S., Roberfroid, D.A. and Kolsteren, P. W. Processing of complementary food does not increase hair zinc levels and growth of infants in Kilosa district, rural Tanzania. British Journal of Nutrition, 2006, 95: 174-180.

19. Bulle H, M Mamo, P Geikuku, I Tura, A Adongo, A Kagunyu, M Ngutu, J Mwangi, S Amboga, S Kuria and J Mwai.(2012). Level and seasonal variation of quality parameters in livestock water for selected areas of Marsabit County, northern Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development 24 (05) 2012.