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Leonard Mburu

Name: Dr. Mburu Leonard Mwaura
Title/Qualifications: PhD in Animal Production
Department/Unit/Section: Animal Science
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Position: Lecturer and Chairperson, Department of Animal Sciences
Area of Specialization: Animal Nutrition
Research Interests: Animal Nutrition, Farming Systems, Modelling of Livestock Production Systems
Research
  • Lead researcher: Dr. Rahab W. Muinga, KARI Mtwapa Centre Director, 2012/2013, Cassava based Napier grass silage for increased milk yield during the dry season in coastal Kenya

Publications 

  • L M Mburu, K W Gitu and J W Wakhungu, 1997, A cost-benefit analysis of smallholder dairy cattle enterprises in different agro-ecological zones in Kenya highlandsLivestock Research for Rural Development 19 (7) 2007
  • L M Mburu, J W Wakhungu and W G Kang'ethe, 1997, Characterization of smallholder dairy production systems for livestock improvement in Kenya highlandsLivestock Research for Rural Development 19 (8) 2007
  • L M Mburu, J W Wakhungu and K W Gitu, 1997, Determinants of smallholder dairy farmers' adoption of various milk marketing channels in Kenya highlands, Livestock Research for Rural Development 19 (9) 2007


Affiliation to Professional Bodies 

  • Animal Production Society Of Kenya (APSK)
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Chairperson

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Dr. Mburu Leonard Mwaura
Chairperson
Department of Animal Sciences

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