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CURRICULUM VITAE- MARCH 2010 1. BIODATA

1.1 NAME Tarcicius Aquiline Ngatia

1.2 DESIGNATION Associate Professor

Dept.Vet. Pathology & Microbiology

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

(Kabete Campus)

University of Nairobi

P.O Box 29053, Nairobi

1.3 DATE OF BIRTH: October 1950

1.4 NATIONALITY: Kenyan

1.5 MARITAL STATUS: Married with children

2. EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2.1 1984-1988 University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya (Ph.D)

2.2 1984-1985 Royal Veterinary & Argriculture University,

Copenhagen, Denmark.

Postgraduate Diploma in Preventive Veterinary Medicine (Dip. P.V.M.)

2.3 1977-1979 Colorado State University, Fort Collins,

Colorado, United States of America Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree

2.4 1972-1976 University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)

2.5 1970-1971 Nakuru Secondary School, Nakuru, Kenya

East African Advanced Certificate of Education

(EAACE)

2.6 1966-1969 Nyeri High School, Nyeri District, Kenya

East African Certificate of Education (EACE)

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2.7 1958-1965 Kibutio Primary School, Nyeri District, Kenya

Kenya Preliminary Examination Certificate (KPE)

3. WORK EXPERIENCE

3.1 1997-to date Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary

Pathology & Microbiology, University of Nairobi

3.2 1989-1997 Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Pathology

and Microbiology, University of Nairobi

3.3 1979-1989 Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Pathology and

Microbiology, University of Nairobi.

3.4 1977-1979 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Pathology

and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. 4. AREAS OF TEACHING AND SERVICES

4.1 Veterinary Pathology (Gross and microscopic)

4.2 Special Pathology

4.3 Post mortem Diagnostic Techniques

4.4 Post mortem Diagnostic Services

4.5 Clinical Pathology

4.6 Wildlife diseases

4.7 Diseases of Ostriches

4.8 Poultry Diseases Diagnosis

5. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION (APPENDIX I)

5.1 Ph.D Students (APPENDIX IA)

5.1.1 I have supervised six (6) Ph.D students.

5.1.2 Currently I am a supervisor of one (1) Ph.D student.

5.2 M.Sc. Students (APPENDIX IB)

5.2.1 I have supervised eighteen (18) M.Sc students in various departments of the F.V.M

5.2.2 Currently I am supervising one (1) M.Sc student.

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6. POSTGRADUATE EXAMINATIONS (APPENDIX II)

6.1 Ph.D Students (APPENDIX IIA)

6.1.1 I have been an Internal Examiner for eight (8) Ph.D students in various departments

of the faculty of Veterinary Medicine (APPENDIX IIA.1)

6.1.2 I have been a Board Member of Examiners for twelve (12) Ph.D candidates

(APPENDIX IIA.2) 6.2 M.Sc. Students (APPENDIX IIB)

6.2.1 I have been an Internal Examiner for seventeen (17) M.Sc candidates and an

External Examiner for seven (7 candidates from other Universities

(APPENDIX IIB.1)

6.2.2 I have been a Board Member of Examiners for twenty (20) M.Sc candidates during

oral defense of their theses from various departments of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (APPENDIX IIB.2) 7. EXAMINATION MODERATION

I have been an Examination Moderator for the Faculty of Medicine for two (2)

consecutive years (1992 and 1993) in the discipline of Clinical Chemistry for the

following groups of students.

7.1 M.Med Pathology part I

7.2 M.Med Pathology part II

7.3 M.Med Surgery part I

8. EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS

8.1 Postgraduate Students (APPENDIX IIB.1)

I was an External Examiner for seven (7) M.Sc theses; two (2) from Sokoine

University of Agriculture; three (3) from Kenyatta University and two (2) from

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

8.2 Undergraduate Students

I was an External Examiner for undergraduate students in Sokoine University of

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Agriculture for six (6) years (2000-2002 and 2007-2009). I was an examiner for the

following classes: 1st, 2nd ,3rd ,4th and 5th years in the following courses:

8.2.1 BLS 109 – General Pathology for Bachelor of Laboratory Technology Students.

8.2.2 BLS 313 – Diagnostic Pathology for Bachelor of Laboratory Technology Students.

8.2.3 VP 205 – General Pathology for 2nd year Veterinary students.

8.2.4 VP 308 – Special Pathology for 3rd year Veterinary students.

8.2.5 VP 404 – Clinical Pathology for 4th year Veterinary students.

8.2.6 VP 509 – Veterinary Clinicals (Pathology) for 5th year Veterinary students.

8.2.7 Special Project: Seminars and Reports for 5th year Veterinary students.

9. DEPARTMENT, FACULTY, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 2000-DATE: Head of Veterinary Pathology section in the Department of Veterinary

Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, which encompasses the Disciplines of

Pathology, Special Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Diagnostic Pathology and

Diagnostic Services.

9.2 1998-to date: Member of the FVM Curriculum Committee.

9.3 1998-to date: Chairman, Editorial Committee FVM, Biennial Scientific Conference.

9.4 2006: Committee Member for the development of curricula for the Diploma,

Undergraduate and Postgraduate in Leather Science and Technology.

9.5 2003-2005: Member of FVM Farm Management Committee.

9.6 1999-2003: Committee Member FVM for the development of curriculum on BSc.

Wildlife, Fisheries and Tourism Management.

9.7 1992-1998: FVM representative in the Income Generating Unit Committee of the

College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.

9.8 1992-1998: Participated in many recruitment interviews for the following categories

of University of Nairobi Staff:

9.8.1 Associate Professors

9.8.2 Senior Lecturers

9.8.3 Lecturers

9.8.4 Assistant Lecturers

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9.8.5 Chief and Principal Technologists

9.8.6 Technologists

9.8.7 Secretaries and

9.8.8 Other categories

9.9 1992-1998: Acting Dean FVM on several occasions, sometimes even for periods of

up to three (3) months.

9.10 1992-1998: Chairman (Head) of the Department of Veterinary Pathology and

Microbiology.

9.11 1992-1996: Represented the Dean, in the Dean’s Sub-committee on Research grants

on many occasions. This committee deals with reviewing of Research Project

Proposals and awarding of research funds.

9.12 1992-1996: Represented the Dean in Directors of Institutes meetings of the

NAIROBI CLUSTER.

9.13 1989-to date: Committee member of FVM for looking at clinical duties for the

Veterinarians in various departments of the faculty.

9.14 1989-1997: A member of the Standing Committee of FVM for formulating ways of

identifying the Best All Round Student for the award of GANDHI SMARAK

NIDHI FUND GOLD MEDAL

9.15 1988-1996: A member of the Audio Visual and Distant Learning Committee of the

College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.

9.16 1986-1992: Chairman of the Time-Tabling committee of the Faculty of Veterinary

Medicine.

9.17 Early 1988-1998: A member of the undergraduate students field attachment

committee of the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.

9.18 1981-1984: In charge of 2nd year Veterinary students field attachment.

10. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

10.1 Veterinary Pathology (Gross and Microscopic).

10.2 Veterinary Clinical Pathology

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11. AREAS OF INTEREST

11.1 Retroviral infections (Pathology) in Animals and Birds.

11.2 Goat diseases.

11.3 Reproductive diseases (particularly those of the udder).

11.4 Rabbit diseases.

11.5 Wildlife diseases.

11.6 Ostrich Production and Health.

12. PUBLICATIONS

12.1 THESES

12.1.1 T.A. Ngatia (1988). Aetiology and Pathology of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows.

Ph.D Thesis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya (1988).

12.1.2 Project Report (Dip PVM)

T.A. Ngatia (1985). Epidemiology of coloform mastitis. Project report submitted to

the Royal Agricultural and Veterinary University, Copenhagen, Denmark (1985).

12.1.3 T.A. Ngatia (1979). Clinical and pathological changes in respiratory pasteurellosis

in goats. M.Sc. Thesis, Colorado, State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A.

(1979).

12.2 PAPERS IN REFERRED JOURNALS

12.2.1 Mbuthia P.G., Njagi L.W., Bebora L.C., Mugera G.M., Ngatia T.A., Munyua

W.K., Nyaga P.N., Minga U., Olsen J.E. (2007). Preliminary findings on the carrier

status of Pasteurella multocida in farmed and Traded Healthy-appearing scavenging

Indigenous chickens and ducks in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian 31(1):1-5.

12.2.2 Maina A.N., Waruiru R.M., Ngatia T.A., Mbuthia P.G., Munyua W.K. and Otieno

R.O. (2006). Gastro-intestinal parasites and other endoparasites of indigenous

chickens traded in Nairobi, Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 2008 (accepted).

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12.2.3 A.N. Maina, T.A. Ngatia, D.I. Karioki, P.K. Gathumbi, T.A. Abuom, P.N. Gitonga

and V.J. Chemis (2006). Ventricular encephalitis associated with leukaemic

lymphosarcoma in a bovine calf. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 54(2):100-109.

12.2.4 Kanyari P.W.N., T.A. Ngatia, P.M Mathiu, A. Oyejide and K.K. Srivastava (2005).

Some causes of poor performance and chick mortality in farmed ostriches in

Alabama (USA) and Kenya. Kenya Veterinarian, 28:6-10.

12.2.5 Ngatia T.A., Njenga J.M., Mbuthia P.G. and Mbugua H.C.W. (2005). Occurrence

and pathology of caprine arthritis-encephalitis in young goats in Kenya. Bull. Anim.

Hlth. Prod. Afr. 53:77-83.

12.2.6 G.O. Matete, P.W.N. Kanyari, T.A. Ngatia, D.P. Kariuki and S.G. Ndung’u (2004).

Characterization of Theileria Parva isolates from Kiambu District, Kenya.

Veterinary Parasitology, 121:247-253.

12.2.7 T.A. Ngatia, P.W.N. Kanyari, P.M. Mathiu, P.K. Gathumbi, K.K Srivastava, S.T.

Wilson and A. Oyejide (2004). Oedema (Exudative Diathesis) in Ostriches in

Kenya. Kenya Veterinarian 28:11-15.

12.2.8 T.A. Ngatia, P.W.N. Kanyari, P.M Mathiu, K.K Srivastava, S.T. Wilson and A.

Oyejide (2004). Postmortem observations on ostrich chicks in a commercial farm in

Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr 52:59-62.

12.2.9 T.A. Ngatia, P.W.N Kanyari, P.M. Mathiu and A. Oyejide (2004). Some

postmortem observations on unhatched ostrich embryos in a selected locality in

Kenya. Kenya Vet. J. 26:55-58.

12.2.10 Gathumbi J.K. and T.A. Ngatia (2003). An immunochemical survey of ochratoxin

A in swine serum in Central Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 51:64-66.

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12.2.11 J.K. Gathumbi, E. Usleber, T.A.Ngatia, E.K. Kangethe and E. Meartlbauer (2003).

Immunochemical detection of Aflatoxin in chicken liver tissues: Application of

immunoaffinity chromatography and enzyme Immunoassay in rapid detection of

Aflatoxin B1 in chicken liver tissues. Poultry Science 82:585-590.

12.2.12 Kabuange L.W., Mbugua P.N., Mitaru B.N., Ngatia T.A. and Schafer K. (2002).

Effects of fortifying grain amaranth diets with amino acids, casein and ethylene,

diamonium tetraacetate on broiler performance, amino acid availability and mineral

utilization. South African Journal of Animal Science, 32(2):144-153.

12.2.13 K.K. Srivastava, A Oyejide, P.W.N Kanyari, T.A. Ngatia and M. Mathiu (2002).

What is your diagnosis? Oozing Ostrich egg. Lab. Animal. 31(1):23-24.

12.2.14 M.M.T. Matandala, G.M. Mugera and T.A. Ngatia (2002). Prevalence of Bovine

parasitic (Nematode) Otitis in Kenya. The Kenya Vet. J., 25:32-35.

12.2.15 T.A. Ngatia, C.M Mulei, P.K Gathumbi and J.K Wabacha (2001). Oedema disease

of swine: A toxemia or an infectious disease? Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 49:292-

298.

12.2.16 C.M Mulei, T.A. Ngatia and J.K. Wabacha (2001). Epidemiological, Clinical and

Pathological findings of oedema disease of swine in Kenya. Kenya Vet. J. 22:79-81.

12.2.17 T.A. Ngatia and N. Ojango (2001). Staphylococcal milk poisoning in calves.

Kenya J. Vet. 22:60-62.

12.2.18 A.K. Lewa, T.A. Ngatia, W.K. Munyua and N.E Maingi (2001). Common internal

parasites encountered in donkeys in Kiambu District, Kenya. The Kenya

Veterinarian J. 21:49-51.

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12.2.19 A.K. Lewa, T.A. Ngatia, W.K Munyua and E.N. Maingi (2001). Pathological

lesions associated with internal parasites in donkeys in Kiambu District, Kenya. The

Kenya Veterinarian, 24:43-45.

12.2.20 Kabuage L.W., Mbugua P.N, Mitaru B.N. and Ngatia T.A. (2001). Effects of steam

pelleting and inclusion of molasses in grain amaranth diets on broiler chicken

performance, carcass composition and histopathology of some internal organs.

FAO, AGRIPPA Journal.

12.2.21 J.G. Wandera, J.A. Kamau, T.A. Ngatia, J.P.O. Wamukoya and C.M. Mulei

(2000). Bovine lymphosarcoma in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian, 20:67-69.

12.2.22 T.A. Ngatia (2000). Morphological and microscopic studies on canine parvovirus

enteritis in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian 20:63-66.

12.2.23 A.K. Lewa, N. Maingi, W.K. Munyua and T.A. Ngatia (1999). Seasonal population

dynamics of gastrointestinal helminthes in donkeys in Kiambu District, Kenya.

Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 47,19-20.

12.2.24 J.G. Waweru, P.W.N Kanyari, D.M. Mwangi and T.A. Ngatia (1999). A

Comparative Parasitological and Haematological changes in two breeds of sheep

infected with fasciolar gigantica. Trop. Anim. Hlth. Prod. 31, 363-372.

12.2.25 J.G. Waweru, P.W.N. Kanyari, D.M. Mwangi and T.A. Ngatia (1999). A

comparison of serum Biochemical changes in two breeds of sheep (Red Masai and

Dopper) Experimentally infected with Fasciolar gigantica. Onderstepoort J. Vet.

Res. 66, 47-49.

12.2.26 C.M. Mulei and Ngatia T.A. (1999). An unusual presentation of oedema disease of

swine. J.S. Afr. Vet. Assoc. 70(2), 98-99.

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12.2.27 M.N. Kakaire, Shompole S., Ngatia T.A., Musoke A.J and Munyua W.K. (1998).

Preliminary observations on the development of a latex slide agglutination test and

its use for serodiagnosis of heart water (Cowdria ruminantium infection) in small

ruminants. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 46(1) 9-19.

12.2.28 Ngatia T.A., Mbuthia P.G., Waruiru R.M., Njiro S.M., Kanyari P.W., Munyua

W.K., Weda E.H. and Ngotho J.W. (1998). Verminous pneumonia in five species of

wild ruminants in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 46:153-155.

12.2.29 T.A. Ngatia, Mbuthia P.G., Waruiru R.M., Njiro S.M., Kanyari P.W., Munyua

W.K., Weda E.H. and Ngotho J.W. (1998). Sarcocystis in slaughtered wild animal

in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. (1998): 46(1) 1-4.

12.2.30 Omega J.A., W.K Munyua, T.A. Ngatia, E.K. Kangethe and P.W.N Kanyari

(1998). Fasciola worms, Faecal and Gall Bladder egg count relationships in sheep

experimentary infected with Fasciolar gigantica. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 1998,

46(2), 149-151.

12.2.31 L.W. Kabuage, P.N. Mbugua, B.N Mitaru and T.A. Ngatia (1998). Effect of steam

pelleting and inclusion of molasses in amaranth diets on broiler chicken

performance and carcass composition. The Kenya Vet. J. Vol. 23:114-117.

12.2.32 T.A. Ngatia, Mbuthia P.G., Waruiru R.M., Njiro S.M., Kanyari P.W., Munyua

W.K., Weda E.H. and Ngotho J.W. (1997). Parasites and Microscopic lesions in the

livers of slaughtered wild animals in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 45(4):

211-215.

12.2.33 T.A. Ngatia, J.K.N Kuria and P.B. Gathura (1996). Causes of kidney

condemnations in slaughtered cattle around Nairobi area, Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth.

Prod. Afr. (1996)44(3), 189-191.

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12.2.34 T.A. Ngatia, P.G. Mbuthia, R.M. Waruiru, S.M Njiro, P.W.N Kanyari, W.K.

Munyua, E.H. Weda and J.W. Ngotho (1996). Gross lesions in slaughtered wild

animals in a game ranching farm in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afric. (1996),

44(2) 101-104.

12.2.35 J.K. Gathumbi, L.C. Bebora, D.J. Muchiri and T.A. Ngatia (1996). Mycological

examination of poultry feeds in Nairobi, Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. 44(1)19-

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12.2.36 R.M. Waruiru, P.G. Mbuthia, S.M Njiro, T.A. Ngatia, E.H. Weda, J.W. Ngotho,

P.N. Kanyari, W.K. Munyua (1995). Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and

lungworms in the wild and domestic ruminants in a game ranching farm in Kenya.

Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr. (1995) 43:253-259.

12.2.37 J.K. Gathumbi, L.C Bebora, D.J. Muchiri and T.A. Ngatia (1995). A survey of

Mycotoxins in poultry feeds used in Nairobi, Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr.

(1995) 43:243-245.

12.2.38 D.N.R. Karanja, T.A. Ngatia and J.G Wandera (1995). Donkey Klosselliosis in

Kenya. Veterinary Parasitology. 59:1-5.

12.2.39 D.N.R. Karanja, T.A. Ngatia and J.G Wandera (1995). Eimeria leukarti infection in

Kenya donkeys. Bull. Anim Hlth Prod Afr. (1994), 42:83-87.

12.2.40 D.N.R Karanja, T.A. Ngatia and J.G Wandera (1994). Some common

gastrointestinal parasites observed in Kenya donkeys. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr.

(1994). 42:75-76.

13.41 P.G. Mbuthia, T.A. Ngatia and J.P.O Wamukoya (1993). Occurrence of Bovine

Skin Diseases in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. (1993) 41:311-316.

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12.2.42 P.G. Mbuthia and T.A. Ngatia (1993). Causes of Mortalities in rainbow trouts

(Salmo gairdneri) farmed on earth ponds in Kiambu and Nyandarua district of

Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. (1993)41;155-160.

12.2.43 P.G. Mbuthia, H.F.A Kaburia, T.A. Ngatia and M. Kayihura (1993). Tuna fish

infection with protozoa, subphylum myxosporean, an aesthetic case. Bull. Anim.

Hlth. Prod. Afr. (1993) 41:117-121.

13.44 O. Bwangamoi, T.A. Ngatia and J.D. Richardson (1993). Sarcocystis – like

organisms in musculature of a domestic dog (Canis familiarise) and wild dogs

(Lycaon pictus) in Kenya. Veterinary Parasitology, 49:201-205.

12.2.45 T.A Ngatia, D.N.R. Karanja and J.G. Wandera (1993). Nodular enteritis in

Donkeys. The Kenya Veterinarian. 17:3-5.

12.2.46 T.A Ngatia, N.E. Jensen and B.B Berg (1992). Microscopic changes in bovine

udder quarters infected by non-haemolytic micrococcaceae. Indian Journal of

Animal Sciences 62(99) Sept. 1992:837-839.

12.2.47 P.G Mbuthia, R.E.N Runyenje, T.A. Ngatia, C.M. Mulei (1992). Occurrence of

poultry chemical poisoning in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 41:45-50.

12.2.48 T.A. Ngatia, N.E. Jensen and B.B. Berg (1991). Changes in the bovine udder

quarters naturally infected by Corynebacterium bovis. British Veterinary Journal

147(95) 463-468.

12.2.49 T.A. Ngatia and J.K.N. Kuria (1991). Some diseases of donkeys in Kenya as seen

during postmortem examination. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in

Africa 39(2) 237-240.

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12.2.50 T.A. Ngatia, N.E. Jensen and B.B. Berg (1991). Microscopic changes in infected

bovine teats. British Veterinary Journal 147(92) 133-139.

12.2.51 J.G. Wandera, J.A. Kamau, T.A. Ngatia, I.B.J Buoro and J.E. Price (1990).

Haemangiosarcoma in dogs: morphological and clinical findings. Bulletin of

Animal Health and Production in Africa. 38:301-308.

12.2.52 J.K.N. Kuria and T.A. Ngatia (1990). Caseous Lymphadenitis in sheep and goats in

Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 38: 15-18.

12.2.53 T.A.Ngatia, S.M. Mbiuki and J.K.N Kuria (1990). The occurrence and treatment of

skin lesions in a herd of dairy cattle in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and

Production in Africa, 38: 15-18.

12.2.54 D.O. Kihurani, S.M Mbiuki and T.A. Ngatia (1989). Healing of dehorning wounds.

British Veterinary Journal. 145:580-585.

12.2.55 M.J. Mutinga, S.M. Kihara, A Lohding, F. Karanu, C.M. Mutero and T.A. Ngatia

(1989). Leishmaniasis in Kenya. Description of Leishmaniasis in a domestic goat

from Transmara, Narok District Kenya. Tropical Medical Parasitology 40:91-96.

12.2.56 T.A. Ngatia, C.V. Kimberlig, L.W. Johnson, C.E. Whiteman and L.H. Lauerman

(1989). Experimental pasteurellosis in goats. Bulletin of Animal Health and

Production in Africa. 37(1): 13-19.

12.2.57 T.A. Ngatia and J.C. Kiptoon (1989). A survey of the common causes of mortality

in goats in Kabete area of Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health Production in Africa.

37(2): 123-126.

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12.2.58 T.A. Ngatia and J.C. Kiptoon (1989). Causes of pig mortality in farms around

Kabete area of Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health Production in Africa. 37(2): 127-

130.

12.2.59 S.M Njiro, T.A. Ngatia and J.K.N Kuria (1988). Mucoid enteritis in rabbits in

Kabete area, Kenya. A review of post-mortem cases. Bulletin of Animal Health and

Production in Africa. 36(1):87-88.

12.2.60 T.A Ngatia, G.M. Mugera, S.M Njiro, J.K.N Kuria and A.B Carles (1988).

Arteriosclerosis and related lesions in rabbits. Journal of Comparative Pathology.

101(3)279-286.

12.2.61 T.A. Ngatia and S.M. Njiro (1988). Lymphosarcoma in a vervet monkey. Bulletin

of Animal Health and Production in Africa. 36(3): 273-274.

12.2.62 T.A.Ngatia, J.C. Kiptoon, S.M. Njiro and J.K.N Kuria (1988). Some common

diseases of rabbits around Kabete area of Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and

Production in Africa. 36(3):243-244.

12.2.63 T.A. Ngatia, C.V. Kimberling, L.W. Johnson, C.E. Whiteman and L.H. Lauerman

(1986). Pneumonia in goats following administration of live and heat killed

Pasteurella haemolytica. Journal of Comparative Pathology. 96: 557-564.

12.2.64 S.M. Njiro and T.A. Ngatia (1985). Lymphosarcoma in a horse. Bull. Anim. Hlth.

Prod. Afr. 33:165-167.

12.2.65 T.A.Ngatia, C.V. Kimberling, L.W Johnson, C.E. Whiteman and L.H. Lauerman.

(1985). Nasal bacterial flora of clinically normal goats. Journal of Comparative

Pathology, 95: 465-468.

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12.2.66 T.A.Ngatia (1981). Polioencephalomalacia in a goat. The Kenya Veterinarian,

5(2):2.

12.2.67 T.A. Ngatia (1980).Ovine Lymphosarcoma. The Kenya Veterinarian, 5(92):2.

12.3 PAPERS IN PROCEEDINGS

12.3.1 Maina A.N., Mbuthia P.G., Ngatia T.A., Waruiru R.M. and Bebora L.C. (2005).

Infections with Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria species and Syngamus trachea in

traded indigenous chicken in Nairobi, Kenya. Proceedings of the 4th Biennial

Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2004). The Kenya

Veterinarian.

12.3.2 L.W. Kabuage, P.N. Mbugua, B.N. Mitaro and T.A. Ngatia (1994). Production,

Health and economic data in broiler chicken research project. Poster Presentation.

Proceedings: 7th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and

Economics, 15th -17th July 1994, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. The Kenya

Veterinarian (Special Issue) 18(2), 250.

12.3.3 R.H. Phipps, D. Clifford, T.A. Ngatia, S. Gacugia, F.Adriaens and D.L. Hard

(1993). Effects of a prolonged release formulation of bovine somatotropin on milk

production of N’Dama cows in the Gambia and Dairy crossbreds in Kenya.

Proceedings: World conference of Animal Production 1993 Edmonton, Canada.

Abstract 213, pp 411-412.

12.3.4 D.O. Kihurani, T.A. Ngatia and J.A. Nguhiu-Mwangi (1989). Ano-rectal squamous

cell carcinoma in a cow and incidence of bovine intestinal tumours in Kabete,

Kenya. Proceedings: 1st Annual Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Veterinary

Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1989. Bulletin Animal Health and Production in

Africa (Special Issue). Pp. 103-105.

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12.3.5 M.J. Mutinga, S.M Kihara, A Ngindu, A Lohding, C. Mutero, T.A. Ngatia and F.

Karanu (1988). Epidemiology of Leishmaniasis in Kenya. The domestic goat as a

possible reservoir. XIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria,

Amsterdam Holland, September 18th -23rd ,1988.

12.3.6 L.H. Lauerman, Jr., C.V. Kimberling, W.S. Adney, T.A. Ngatia and L.W. Johnson

(1982). Experimental Production of Pasteurellosis in goats. Proceedings of the 3rd

International Conference on goat production and diseases. Tucson, Arizon, U.S.A.

January 10th – 15th p. 500.

12.3.7 Okongo, B., Kabuage L.W., Mbugua P.N. and Ngatia T.A. (1999). Evaluation of

grain amaranth (A. hypochondriacus) in broiler and indigenous chicken diets. Paper

presented at the Animal Production Society of Kenya Symposium held on 11-12

March 1999 at KARI-Naivasha.

12.3.8 Kabuage L.W., Mbugua P.N., Mitaru B.N. and T.A. Ngatia (1996). Effect of amino

acid supplementation of raw and thermal processed amaranth diets on broiler

chickens. In: 2nd All Africa Conference on animal agriculture held in “Pretoria”

South Africa in 1-4 April 1996.

12.3.9 D.N.R Karanja, T.A. Ngatia and J.G. Wandera (1994). The role of donkeys in

Typanosoma congelense infection. Proceedings, Annual Scientific Conference of

the Kenya Veterinarian Association, April 27th – 29th,1994. Held at the Faculty of

Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

12.3.10 P.G. Mbuthia, R.M. Waruiru, T.A. Ngatia, S.M. Njiro. J.M. Gathuma, D. Sembe,

J.W. Ngotho, P.N Kanyari, W.K. Munyua and A.W. Mwaniki (1994). Preliminary

results of tissue parasites and gross lesions observed in wild animals at the game

ranching farm, Athi River. Proceedings of Scientific meeting in Lusaka, Zambia,

24th -27th January 1994.

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12.3.11 R.M. Waruiru, P.G. Mbuthia, S.M. Njiro, T.A. Ngatia, E.H. Weda, J.W. Ngotho,

P.N Kanyari and W.K. Munyua (1994). Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and

lungworms in the wild and domestic ruminants in a game ranching farm in Kenya.

Proceedings of Scientific meeting in Lusaka, Zambia 24th – 27th January 1994.

12.3.12 T.A. Ngatia (1991). Disease Diagnosis in the light of Privatization of Veterinary

Services in Kenya. Kenya Veterinarian Association (KVA). Annual Scientific

Conference held in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi.

12.3.13 T.A. Ngatia, P.N. Nyaga, G.M. Mugera, N.E. Jensen and B.B. Berg (1990).

Influence of management factors on the occurrence of and types of subclinical

mastitis in dairy cows: A comparison between Kenyan and Danish Herds. 2nd

Annual Scientific Conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of

Nairobi.

12.3.14 T.A. Ngatia, S.M. Mbiuki and S.H. Kiniiya (1990). Eye diseases in a herd of dairy

cows in Kenya. 2nd Annual Scientific Conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,

University of Nairobi.

13. MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION

13.1 Ngatia, T.A., Kanyari, P.W.N., Mathiu, P.M., Srivastava, K.K. and Wilson, S.T.

Eye Pathology in ostriches in Kenya.

13.2 Ngatia, T.A. and Gathumbi, P.K. Oseous metaplasia of spinal dura mater in dogs in

Kenya.

13.3 Ngatia, T.A., Munene, J.N., Njagi, L.W., Karanja, D.N.R., Gathumbi, J.K.,

Gathumbi, P.K., Mbuthia, P.G., Muthee, Outbreak of Suspected Mucosal Disease

in Dairy Calves in Kenya.

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13.4 Ngatia, T.A., Wabacha, J.K., Karanja, D.N.R., Gathumbi, J.K., Mbuthia, P.G. and

Muriuki, S.K. Oedema Disease of Swine in Kenya: Further observations on

Pathological Features.

13.5 Ngatia, T.A., Karanja, D.N.R., Wabacha, J.K., Gathumbi, J.K. Mbuthia, P.G. and

Muriuki, S.K. Pathology of Naturally occurring Oedema Disease of Swine

Complicated with endotoxin shock.

13.6 Ngatia, T.A., Muriuki, S.K. Oedema Disease like in neonatal and stillborn piglets.

14. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES.

14.1 Registered Veterinary Surgeon: Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) - Member No. 317.

14.2 Member of Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA).

14.3 Member of Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS).

15. NATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

15.1 Diagnostic services in Domestic Animals, Ostriches, Wildlife and Poultry.

15.2 Judge in Poultry Section of Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK).

15.3 Consulting Veterinary Pathologist for: Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS), David

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and OL Jogi Ltd.

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APPENDIX 1 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION IA Ph.D - Supervised and/or Assisted.

1. Karanja Davies Njuguna (2009).

Etiology, Epidemiology, Clinical and Pathological Presentations of Oedema Disease and

Oedema Disease-Like Syndromes observed on Kenyan Pigs.

2. Gathumbi, James Kinuthia (2001).

Application of Enzyme Immunochemical and Immunohistochemical Methods in the

Diagnosis of Aflatoxicosis in Animals.

3. Kabuage, Lucy Wangechi (1996).

Nutritive Evaluation of Grain Amaranth (Amarathus spp) in Broiler chicken diets.

4. Kiragu Judith (1995).

The Development of Rumen Function as Influenced by Diet and Age in Calves

(University of Wageningen – Netherlands).

5. Mukisira Ephraim A. (1993).

Effects of Feeding Crushed Lupin Seeds on Intake, Growth, Performance and Liver

Enzymes in Lambs (McGill University Canada).

6. Maina Abraham K. (1993).

The Study of Infectious Mastitis in Non-lactating cows and Sterile Mastitis in Lactating

cows.

7. Manyibe Thomas Nyariki (2009).

Study of the Prevalence of Endoparasitic Infections and Pathogenic Bacteria in Lesser

Flamingoes of East Africa, Pathology Associated with them and their Significance in

Mass Mortalities. (Current – in 2nd year of study).

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IB MSc. (Supervised and/or Assisted)

1. Mathenge C. Gichohi (2009).

Prevalence, Intensity and Pathological Lesions Associated with Helminths Infections in

Farmed and Wild Fish in Upper River Tana Basin, Kenya.

2. Chivatsi Chai Daniel (2009).

Effect of Treatment with Rosiglitazone on the Pathology of Endometriosis in a Baboon

Model.

3. Chemis Viola J. (2009).

Studies on the possible causes of Losses in Ostrich Production on Selected Ostrich Farms

in Kenya.

4. Manyibe Nyariki Thomas (2005).

The Pathology of Rinderpest in Common Warthog, Cattle and African Cape Buffalo

Experimentally Infected with African Lineage I and II Isolates of Rinderpest Virus.

5. Maina Alice N. (2005).

Prevalence, Intensity and Lesions Associated with Gastointestinal Parasites of Indigenous

chickens in Kenya.

6. Okong’o Billy Okong’o (2000).

Anti-Nutritional Factors in Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) and their

Effect on Broiler and Indegenous chickens.

7. Lewa Katunge Annie (1998).

Seasonal Population Dynamics of Helminth Parasites of Donkeys in Kiambu District,

Kenya.

8. Matete George Owuor (1998).

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Lymphocyte Infectivity and characterization of Theileria Parva Strains isolated from

paddocks in Kiambu District.

9. Nyende Kakaire Michael (1997).

Development of Latex slide Agglutination Test and its use for Serodiagnosis of

Heartwater (Cowdria ruminantium infection) in Small Ruminants.

10. Omega Joseph Amesa (1997).

Enzyme – Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the Detection of Circulating Fasciolar

gigantica antigens in Sera of Experimentally infected sheep.

11. Farah Idle Omar (1996).

The Scientific Basis for Cauterization of Peripheral Lymphnodes in cattle as an

Ethnoveterinary Therapy for African Trypanosomosis.

12. Waweru John Githinji (1995).

Experimental Ovine Fasciolosis: A Comparative Study of Chinicopathological Features

in Two Breeds of Sheep.

13. Yamo Victor O. (1993).

Isolation and Characterization of Theileria Parva Stocks from Kenya Agricultural

Research Institute, Muguga Station, Muguga Location, Kiambu District.

14. Karanja Davies Njuguna R. (1992).

Clinical and Pathological Observations in Kenyan Donkeys Experimentally Infected with

Trypanosoma congolense.

15. Matandala Mathias Mwanginga Tikatika (1992).

Studies on Rhabditis species Associated with Bovine Parasitic Otitis.

16. Parklea Michael P. (1990).

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Adaptation of Cowdria ruminantium to mice and cell cultures.

17. Kihurani David O. (1988).

The effect of using antiseptics on healing of dehorning wounds.

18. Gachugia Wilson Kuria (2009).

Prevalence and Pathology Associated with Clinical and Subclinical cases of Caprine

Arthritis Encephalitis in Goats in Thika, Kenya. (Currently writing thesis).

19. Mulei

Effects of Malaria Superinfection on Schistosomiasis. (Currently conducting the research).

APPENDIX II

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POSTGRADUATE EXAMINATIONS IIA.1 Ph.D Students: Thesis and Oral Examination

1. Mande John D. (2003).

Studies on Osteoarthritis of the Hip Joint in Adult Dogs in Kenya.

2. Gathumbi James Kinuthia (2002).

Application of Enzyme Immunochemical and Immunohistochemical Methods in the

Diagnosis of Aflatoxicasis in Animals.

3. Gikunju Joseph K. (2002).

Studies of Fluoride Dietary Sources, Effects on Milk Production, Excretion in Dairy

Cattle and Toxicity in Rats.

4. Gitao George K. (1998).

A Study of Factors Influencing Endemic Stability and Instability to Theileriosis on the

Dairy Production in Muranga District, Kenya.

5. Omore A. Ochieng (1997)

Epidemiology and Economics of Mastitis in the Smallholder Dairy Sector in Kiambu

District, Kenya.

6. Kuria Joseph K.N. (1995).

Pathogenesis and Immune – Response to Caseous Lymphadenitis in Goats.

7. Gathumbi Peter Karuri. (1995).

Toxicity of Prunus Africanus and its Effect on the Prostate Gland in Rats.

8. Gitao C.G. (1993).

The Epidemiology of Camelpox and the Development of a Camelpox Vaccine.

IIA.2 Ph.D Board Member of Examiners

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1. Kagira Maina John (2009).

Characteristics of Production Systems, Trade, Epidemiology and Control of Parasites on

pig farmers in Busia District, Kenya.

2. Nguhiu Mwangi James (2007).

Digital Characteristics of Laminitis and Associated Claw Lesions in Dairy Cows in

Nairobi and its Environs.

3. Mande J.D. (2003).

Studies on Osteoarthritis of the Hip Joint in Adult Dogs in Kenya.

4. Muthomi J.W. (2001).

Relationship Among Mycotoxin Production, Aggressiveness and Genetic Variability

Among Isolates of Fusarium Species Infecting Wheat (Fac Agric).

5. Wabacha James K. (2001).

A Study of Factors Influencing Pig Health, Productivity and Economics of Interventions

in Small Holder Pig Farms in Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District, Kenya.

6. Githigia Samuel Maina (2000).

The Epidemiology and Impact of Gastointestinal Nematode Infections in Goats in Kenya

and the Effect of Grazing Management and Biological Control on Gastointestinal

Nematodes of Sheep in Denmark.

7. Ombui Jackson N. (1999).

Application of Molecular Biology Techniques in Epidemiological Study of Bacillus

Cereus Food Poisoning Strains.

8. Gitao George K. (1998).

A Study of Factors Influencing Epidemic Stability and Instability, to Theileriosis on the

Dairy Production in Muranga District, Kenya.

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9. Maingi E Ndichu (1996).

Anthelmintic Resistance, Epidemiology and Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of

Small Ruminants in Nyandarua District of Kenya and in Denmark.

10. Mbithi P.M.F. (1995).

Pseudoarthrosis of the Bovine Metacarpo- Phalangeal joints.

11. Kuria J.K.N (1995).

Pathogenesis and Immune-Response to caseous Lymphadenitis in Goats.

12. Gitao George Chege (1993).

The Epidemiology of Camelpox and the Development of Camelpox Vaccine.

IIB.1 MSc.: Thesis and Oral Examination Internal

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1. Kyallo Victoria Katuku (2008).

Assessment of Farm Factors Associated with Milk Rejection at Dairy Co-operatives in

Peri-Urban Nairobi.

2. Ngugi Anthony Karanja (2006).

An Investigation of High Dairy Calf Morbidity and Mortality at Kilifi District Kenya.

3. Koech Reuben Kipkorir (2001).

Epidemiology of Bovine Tuberculosis from Human Tuberculosis cases in Narok District,

Kenya.

4. Ndegwa Eunice Nyaguthii (1999).

Prevalence of Dairy Goat Mastitis in Central Kenya Highlands.

5. Kakaire Michael Nyende (1998).

Development of a Latex Slide Agglutination Test and Its use for Serodiagnosis of

Heartwater (Cowdria ruminantium infection) in small Ruminants.

6. Kasigazi Silas (1996).

Pathological Studies on Natural Caprine Besnoitiosis and Experimental Infection of

Sheep, Rabbits and Goat.

7. Mbai Kenneth (1996).

Studies on Ram Infertility on Two Selected Farms in Machakos and Kajiado Districts of

Kenya.

8. Waweru John Githinji (1995).

Ovine Fasciolosis: A Comparative Study on Clinicopathological Features in Two Breeds

of Sheep.

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9. Njagi O.N. (1995).

A Comparative Clinical and Pathological Study of Besnoitia Strains Infective to Cattle

and Goats.

10. Siamba D.N. (1994).

Evaluation of the Internal Membrane Proteins of Juvenile Fasciolar gigantica for control

of Ovine Fasciolosis.

11. Chege J. Ng’ang’a (1993).

Investigation of the Involvement of the Domestic Cat in the Cyclic Transmission of

Caprine Besnoitia.

12. Njoroge Ernest Mwangi (1993).

Studies on Experimental Water Intoxication in Calves.

13. Buza J.J (1993).

Studies on Erythropoietin Responses in Trypanosoma congolense Infected Cattle.

14. Karanja D.N.R (1992).

Clinical pathologic Observations in Experimentally Infected Donkeys with Trypanosoma

congolense in Kenya.

15. Parklea Michael P. (1990).

Adaptation of Cowdria ruminantuim to Mice and cell cultures.

16. Kihurani D.O. (1988).

The Effect of Using Antiseptics on Healing of Dehorning Wounds.

17. Masembe F.N. (1987).

A Study of Some Factors Affecting Reproductive Performance in Female Pigs in Kenya.

Thesis Examined (External)

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18. Ms M.M. Masakha (2010): Hypoglycaemia in the newborn at Kenyatta National Hospital

and the response to glucose supplementation. Kenyatta University.

19. Mr. M. Rama Jackson Ireri (2009).

Evaluation of Full Haematological and CD4 counts in HIV Infected Patients and

Comparison of their use in Monitoring Antiretroviral Regimen. Kenyatta University.

20. Imbanga Andes Zavani (2008).

Evaluating the Antiretroviral Program Performance at Machakos and Mbagathi District

Hospitals. Kenyatta University.

21. Kimani Sospeter Ndaba (2008).

A Comparative Study of Three Distribution Systems of Antimalarial Drugs in Embu

District, Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

22. Omolo Jared O. (2007).

Risk Factors for Non-vaccination against measles among children under five years in

Eastleigh. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

23. Kessy Vallery Msafiri John (2002).

Immunohistochemical Characterization and Quantification of Lymphocytes Infiltrating

Lungs during East Coast Fever. (SUA).

24. Gwamaka Moses (2001).

The Effect of Corticosteroids and Antihistaminic Drugs on the Development of

Pulmonary Oedema in East Coast Fever. (SUA).

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IIB.2 MSc. Board Member Examiners

1. Mohammed Hassan Ali (2009).

Participatory Epidemiology of Cryptosporidiosis in Dairy Calves and Children in Malindi

District, Coast Province, Kenya.

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2. Wagate C.G. (2008).

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity and Bioactivity of Selected Plants used in Ethno-

Medicine and Ethno-Veterinary Practices by Traditional Healers in Machakos and Kitui,

Kenya.

3. Wafula E.N. (2007).

Survey of Mange Infestation in Goats and Possible Relationship with Contagious Caprine

Peuropneumonia (CCPP) in Turkana District, North-Western, Kenya.

4. Abuom T. Okumu (2007).

Peri-Parturient Conditions in Small-Holder Dairy Cattle Herds in Kikuyu Division of

Kiambu District, Kenya.

5. Junga Joseph Owino (2004).

The role of Stress Inducible Protein Chaperones (Rsp 70) in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis

niloticus) Hepatocellular Function.

6. Kaitho D. Titus (2002).

A participatory Epidemiologic Study of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in

Lupur Division, Turkana District, Kenya.

7. Bett B. (2001).

Investigation of the Role of Private Animal Health Service Providers in the Provision of

Clinical Veterinary Services in Busia District, Kenya.

8. Gakuya Francis Muriuki (2000).

Molecular Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Wild

and Domestic Rats.

9. Nyabenyi Tito Tipo (2000).

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A Comparison of Responses to Experimental Establishment of Infection Rates of

Haemonchus contortus in Two Breeds of Sheep in Kenya.

10. Lewa A.K. (1998).

Seasonal Prevalence and Abundance of Gastrointestinal Tracts Parasites on Kenyan

Donkeys with Special Reference to Kiambu District.

11. Matete George O. (1997).

Lymphocyte Infectivity and Characterization of Theileria parva Isolated from Paddocks

in Kiambu District.

12. Wasike Nekesa R.P. (1996).

Development of a Calorimetric Assay to Assess Drug Susceptibility in Trypanosoma

congolense.

13. Oguttu Charles Oswelo (1995).

A Study of Toxic Effects of a Euphorbia cotinifolia in Laboratory Animals.

14. Waweru J.G. (1995).

Experimental Ovine Fasciolosis: A Comparative Study of Clinicopathological Features in

Two Breeds of Sheep.

15. Gathumbi J.K. (1994).

A Survey of Mycotoxigenic Fungi in Poultry Feed.

16. Burudi E.M.E (1993).

Response of Diminazene Resistant and Diminazene –Susceptible Trypanosoma

congolense to Treatment with Diminazene when occurring as a Mixed Infection in Goats.

17. Waithanji Elizabeth M. (1993).

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Trials on Antigen ELISA for Field Diagnosis of Trypanosoma evansi Infections in

Camels.

18. Kivuvo Muthini Nicholas (1992).

Studies of Some Heavy Metals in Fish from Masinga Dam, Athi and Chania Rivers.

19. Mbaria J.M (1991).

Studies of Acute Toxicity and Anthelmintic Activity of Pyrethrins in Animals.

20. Kariuki S.M. (1991).

Genotypic Identification of Tetracycline Resistant Genes in Salmonella typhimurium

from Man and Bovine.