Publications by authors named "J Munguti"

This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the current status, challenges, and strategies for improvement within the fish feed industry in East Africa, focusing on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Aquaculture production in these countries is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for fish and fish products for both nutritional and economic purposes. Despite the market facilitating the transition from extensive to semi-intensive and moderately intensive farming systems across the four countries, the sector's progress is hampered by a lack of sustainable, locally produced, high-quality, and cost-effective fish feeds tailored to different developmental stages of fish.

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Rationale: Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is an unusual cause of acute abdominal pain. It is more common in elderly patients on anticoagulation. The diagnosis is often challenging, as it mimics other more common causes of acute abdomen.

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Article Synopsis
  • * Results showed that layer hens and chicks fed diets with 75% HILM experienced significantly higher weight gains, better feed efficiency, and increased egg production compared to those on lower HILM diets.
  • * Economic analysis revealed that feeding 75% HILM resulted in higher profit margins and a notable return on investment, suggesting it as a viable alternative for improving poultry production profitability.
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Background: The anatomy of the radial artery draws great interests among anatomists for its frequent involvement in variations. Equally, these variations have gained significant attention from clinicians because of the preference to use the radial artery for catheterization. The commonest of radial artery variations involve its site of origin.

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In Sub-Saharan Africa, Nile tilapia ( L.) make up over 80% of aquaculture production. However, the local aquaculture farmers are restricted by the unavailability and expensive cost of formulated rations.

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