Dr. Thiakunu Florence Karimi
I am a veterinarian, born and attended early school in rural areas of Embu County where i developed an interest in animals at an early age. After high school, I was privileged to attend the University of Nairobi to pursue Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and I excelled. After practicing Vet Medicine for some time, I changed job, and I have taught at MUST for 10 years
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Curriculum vitae
Livestock production systems
Dryland Animal production systems
Camel reproduction and herd growth
Camel milk commercialization.
Dryland Animal production systems
Camel reproduction and herd growth
Camel milk commercialization.
Thiakunu, F. K., Njehia, B. K., Nguhiu, P. N., & Arimi, J. M. (2024). Camel Herd Structure and Performance in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties, Kenya. Proceedings of the 15th Biennial International Conference held at ARC Hotel, Njoro Campus, Egerton University from 19th – 21st March, 2024.
2. Florence Thaikunu (2023) – Performance effects of feed supplementation on lactating camels during mating season in Isiolo, Kenya. Proceedings of Global Research, 2023: Solving Agriculture Problems Through Research and Innovation at Dalhousie University (Virtual) on July 12th-13th, 2023
3. Thiakunu, F. K., Njehia, K., Nguhiu, P., & Arimi, J. (2022). Effects of camel feed supplementation on milk yields and composition during early pregnancy. Inaugural MUST International Conference (MUSTIC) held at Meru University of Science and Technology on 28th -30th June, 2022.
4. Levi Musalia, James Gitonga, David Changwony, Florence Thiakunu, Joshua Arimi and Guyo Huka, (2020). Validation of Climate Smart Forage Preference by Camel (Camelus Dromedarius) in Isiolo and Marsabit County, Kenya. Proceedings of the 2nd International Research E-conference held at Tharaka University College on 18th -20th November 2020.
5. Thiakunu, F.K. (2017). Factors Affecting Smallholders’ Dairy Production in Kenya (A Survey of Igembe District). Proceedings of the 4th Annual Scientific Research Conference held at Kenya Methodist University on 14th -15th December, 2017.
2. Florence Thaikunu (2023) – Performance effects of feed supplementation on lactating camels during mating season in Isiolo, Kenya. Proceedings of Global Research, 2023: Solving Agriculture Problems Through Research and Innovation at Dalhousie University (Virtual) on July 12th-13th, 2023
3. Thiakunu, F. K., Njehia, K., Nguhiu, P., & Arimi, J. (2022). Effects of camel feed supplementation on milk yields and composition during early pregnancy. Inaugural MUST International Conference (MUSTIC) held at Meru University of Science and Technology on 28th -30th June, 2022.
4. Levi Musalia, James Gitonga, David Changwony, Florence Thiakunu, Joshua Arimi and Guyo Huka, (2020). Validation of Climate Smart Forage Preference by Camel (Camelus Dromedarius) in Isiolo and Marsabit County, Kenya. Proceedings of the 2nd International Research E-conference held at Tharaka University College on 18th -20th November 2020.
5. Thiakunu, F.K. (2017). Factors Affecting Smallholders’ Dairy Production in Kenya (A Survey of Igembe District). Proceedings of the 4th Annual Scientific Research Conference held at Kenya Methodist University on 14th -15th December, 2017.
1.VCS-Cafeme- Validation of climate smart camel feeds and meat value chains for improving pastoralists’ livelihood.
2. Development of Value-Added Camel Milk Products to Enhance Food Security in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Northern Kenya.
2. Development of Value-Added Camel Milk Products to Enhance Food Security in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Northern Kenya.
RESIDENT VET https://youtu.be/CsgvNNX70us?si=hx2J76w6ZDUkJwcs
ANATOMY
PHYSIOLOGY
REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND DISORDERS
ANIMAL METABOLIC DISORDERS
ANIMAL NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS
HERD HEALTH
MICROBIAL DISEASES
PHYSIOLOGY
REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND DISORDERS
ANIMAL METABOLIC DISORDERS
ANIMAL NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS
HERD HEALTH
MICROBIAL DISEASES
Kenya Veterinary Association