Browsing Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies by Author "Gathura, Peter"
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Analysis of the benefits and production challenges of working donkeys in smallholder farming systems in Kenya
Gichure, Mary; Onono, Joshua; Wahome, Raphael; Gathura, Peter (Veterinary World, 2020-11-13)Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the benefits of keeping donkeys and associated production challenges under a smallholder farming system in Kenya. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted with ... -
Assessment of Phenotypic Characteristics and Work Suitability for Working Donkeys in the Central Highlands in Kenya
Gichure, Mary; Onono, Joshua; Wahome, Raphael; Gathura, Peter (Veterinary Medicine International, 2020-10-16)%e study aimed to assess the phenotypic characteristics of donkeys and their suitability for work. Data were collected on age, sex, coat color, height at withers, body length, and heart girth from 360 randomly sampled ... -
Benefits and associated challenges of working donkey in small holder farming systems in Kenya
Gichure, Mary; Onono, Joshua; Wahome, Raphael; Gathura, Peter (Research Publish Journals, 2019-12)In Kenya donkeys are a source of income for farming households through subsistence and commercial transport. A study was conducted to determine the benefits of keeping donkeys and the associated production challenges in ...