Browsing School of Agriculture and Food Science by Author "Estambale, Benson B."
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Bacteriome in Ticks Collected from Domestic Livestock in Kenya
Mutai, Beth; Kariuki, Njaanake; Kimita, Gathii; Estambale, Benson B.; Waitumbi, John N. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-02-18)Background: Metagenomics approaches are increasingly being utilized as “dipstick” for microbial carriage. In this study, 16S rRNA metagenomics was used to probe for microbial community that resides in the ticks, those they ... -
“We do not bury dead livestock like human beings”: Community behaviors and risk of Rift Valley Fever virus infection in Baringo County, Kenya
Mutua, Edna N.; Bukachi, Salome A.; Bett, Bernard K.; Estambale, Benson B.; Nyamongo, Isaac K. (PLOS, 2017)Background:Rift Valley Fever (RVF), is a viral zoonotic disease transmitted by Aedes and Culex mosquitoes. In Kenya, its occurrence is associated with increased rains. In Baringo County, RVF was first reported in 2006–2007 ... -
Youth participation in smallholder livestock production and marketing
Mutua, Edna; Bukachi, Salome; Bett, Bernard; Estambale, Benson B.; Nyamongo, Isaac (Institute of development studies, 2017)Agriculture is a leading source of employment for rural populations in Kenya. Through a mixed methods approach, this study sought to investigate youth participation in smallholder livestock production and marketing in ...