Introduction
The Department of Clinical Studies is administered under the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, on Upper Kabete Campus located along Loresho Road, Off Kapenguria Road.
The unit offers clinical services that include Biomedical Services and the Pharmaceutical unit. It also offers Ambulatory Services and Herd Health Services which are offered to clients within a radius of 30Km. Finally it also hosts a number of Community Outreach Programs.
Products and Services.
The main services offered under Biomedical Laboratory Services include Diagnostic Imaging Services (X-rays and ultrasound), Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis (Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis), supply of Sterile Blood for Biomedical utility, Microbiology (bacterial isolation and antimicrobial sensitivity.
The Animal Clinical Services offered include Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, including Medical, Elective and Therapeutic Surgical procedures, Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer and Fertility Management, Ambulatory services for outpatients located on the farms.
The Pharmaceutical centre offers products that can be procured and used by the clients on their farm and companion animals, but is largely dedicated to sourcing for drugs to be used in the IGU as well as for Teaching purposes.
Contact & Booking
Further information may be obtained from:
Contact Person: Dr. Gakuya - Farm Manager
Alternate Contact: Dr. Cheruiyot - Assistant Farm Manager
Veterinary Farm
University of Nairobi
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services
Upper Kabete Campus - Kanyariri farm
Fort Smith Road - Off Kapenguria Road
E-mail: dwgakuya@uonbi.ac.ke
Telephone: +254-20-2055197
Mobile: 0722443434 or 0720959740
Postal Address: 29053 - 00625,
Nairobi, Kenya.