Determination of Knowledge Based on Aflatoxin Poisoning among Broiler Farmers in Nairobi City County, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorChepkosgei, Ruth
dc.contributor.authorNjogu, Warutere Peterson
dc.contributor.authorNguhiu, Purity
dc.contributor.authorOjola, Patroba
dc.contributor.authorKirinyet, Joel
dc.contributor.authorKoskei, Peter
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-06T08:02:35Z
dc.date.available2023-07-06T08:02:35Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: There is a scarcity of information concerning knowledge of aflatoxin contamination of feeds among farmers even in aflatoxin-prone regions in Kenya. Thus, knowledge of aflatoxins in feeds among poultry farmers is of paramount importance in designing plans to minimize risks of aflatoxin exposure. Therefore, this study sought to assess the Determinants of Knowledge on Aflatoxin Among Broiler farmers in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Methodology: The study utilized an analytical cross-sectional study design. A total of 240 farmers were sampled from a population of 600 farmers within Nairobi City County. A structured questionnaire was administered to farmers within Nairobi City County. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data descriptively. Results were presented in tables and figures. Ethical approval was sought from relevant authorities and parties before the commencement of the study. Results: Results from the study show that the majority of the farmers (58.2%) had knowledge of aflatoxin. There was a significant association (p<0.05) between the socio-demographic characteristics of farmers and knowledge of aflatoxin. Conclusion: The study concludes that the farmers had adequate knowledge of aflatoxin occurrence in feeds and methods to reduce the contamination. There is a need for continuous sensitization of farmers on aflatoxin, particularly on feed management practices by the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health Division of Public Health in Kenyaen_US
dc.identifier.citationChepkosgei, K. R., Njogu, W. P., Purity, N., Patroba, O., Joel, K., & Peter, K. (2023). Determination of Knowledge Based on Aflatoxin Poisoning among Broiler Farmers in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Microbiology Research Journal International, 33(2), 8-24.en_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.9734/MRJI/2023/v33i21364
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/26095
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMicrobiology Research Journal Internationalen_US
dc.subjectAflatoxinen_US
dc.subjectcontaminationen_US
dc.subjectdetoxificationen_US
dc.titleDetermination of Knowledge Based on Aflatoxin Poisoning among Broiler Farmers in Nairobi City County, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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