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Livestock production systems
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SUMMARY

Bockline Omedo Bebe is an acknowledged and accomplished academic, researcher and manager in university leadership, an experience spanning over 20 years. He is a professor of Livestock Production Systems. He holds PhD and MSc Degrees in Animal Science from Wageningen University and BSc and Diploma in Animal production from Egerton University. He has demonstrated leadership at Egerton University in acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (01-2020 to 08-2022), Director Research and Extension (10-2016 to 01-2020), Deputy Director Extension and Consultancy Services (05-2013 to 10-2016), Associate Dean, Faculty of Agriculture (2007 – 2009), and academic team leader for MSc and PhD Programmes in Livestock Production Systems (since 2014). He has directly contributed to development and realization of university strategic goals through chairing and/or membership in committees on resource mobilization, master plan development, strategic plan, and (co-)authoring key policy documents on research, extension, intellectual property, consultancy and climate change action plan. He has consulted and produced policy documents on livestock policies, dairy masterplan, agricultural extension models and climate change actions for the Kenya government, East African Community, African Union and World Bank. He is serving in international advisory boards of the Centre of Excellence in Food Security of University of Western Cape (UWC) and University of Pretoria (UP), South Africa (DSI-NRF -CoE-FS). He is a scientific reviewer to several journals and topical position papers and delivers invited lectures in conferences. He was a General Secretary of Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK; 2003 to 2006). Prof Bebe has successfully implemented dozens of collaborative research projects with national, regional and international partners. He has published widely, and is highly cited with citation index in the google scholar, as at June 2023 standing at 2217 overall, 24 h-index and 47 i10-index, for which he has been listed among the top 500 most cited authors in Africa. His publications include contributions to a number of book chapters and book editorials, and (co-)author of over 150 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He has supervised 15 Doctoral and 34 MSc students to graduation. He is active in teaching, research, consultancy, and supervision and mentoring of both under-and post-graduate students. His research interests are in food systems addressing sustainability, regenerative innovations, bio circular economy, inclusivity and the role of livestock in bio circular economy; adaptation and mitigation of climate change in mixed and pastoral livestock systems; and sustainable livestock management innovations.

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3547-0104
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https://egerton.academia.edu/BocklineBebe
Researchgate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bockline-Bebe-2
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bebe is an animal scientist, specializing in production systems and application of systems thinking. He holds PhD (2003) and MSc (1997) degrees obtained from Wageningen UR (The Netherlands) and BSc degree (1994) and Diploma (1986) from Egerton University (Kenya).

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Livestock Production Systems
  • Adaptation to and mitigation of climate change
  • Dairy value chains
  • Animal roles in circular food systems
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Leadership and management of public Universities for members of the councils and management (2018, Naivasha).
  2. The code of governance for state corporations –Mwongozo (February, 2017 and April, 2018; Mombasa)
  3. Corporate governance (June 2008);
  4. ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems transition course
  5. Financial management for non-financial managers (2015 –Arusha)
  6. Trained in Managing Institutional Intellectual Assets and Intellectual Property at ILRI and ICIPE in 2003 and 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE

01/2020- date: Ag Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Extension, Egerton University

10/2016- 01/2020: Ag Director, Research and Extension, Egerton University

10/2014 to date: Professor of Livestock production, Animal Sciences Department, Egerton University

10/2013- 10/2016: Deputy Director of Extension and Outreach, Egerton University

05/2010 - 09/2014: Associate Professor of Livestock production, Animal Sciences Department, Egerton University

2005 – 2010: Senior lecturer, Animal Sciences Department, Egerton University

2003 - 2005: Lecturer, Animal Sciences Department, Egerton University

1998 - 2003: Assistant Lecturer, Animal Sciences Department, Egerton University

1989 - 1998: Senior Technician Livestock Management, Animal sciences Department, Egerton University

1986 - 1989: Technical Animal Production Officer, Ministry of Livestock Development, Kenya

 

KEY PROJECTS

 Research team: PolyCIVIS: Confronting the Polycrisis in Europe and Africa.

EU-funded collaborative project; 2023-2025

Project leader (EGU): REFOOTURE II-project: Towards regenerative, inclusive food systems in Eastern Africa through establishing Living Labs Food Systems Innovation Platform.

Funding from IKEA Foundation; Euro 6.1 million.  2023 - 2027

Project leader (EGU):  REFOOTURE I-project: Towards regenerative, inclusive food systems in Eastern Africa through establishing Living Labs Food Systems Innovation Platforms.

 Funding from IKEA Foundation; Euro 2.5 million.  2020- 2023

 Partners:  Egerton University (EGU) is partnering with Wageningen University, Muni University (Uganda) and SWR Ethiopia.

 Project leader (EGU): A Circular Bio-economy (CE) for the Kenyan Dairy Sector (VALORISE);

Funding from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA): DKK 476,647 Partners: Egerton University (EGU) is partnering with The Technical University of Denmark (DTU); The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT); The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), and The Eastern and Southern Africa Dairy Association (ESADA); 2021 to 2024

Dairy research scientist: 3R Kenya Project (Resilient, Robust, Reliable – From Aid to Trade) project to generate evidence and lessons from the Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) and other related programmes that support the learning of competitive, market-led models in spurring agricultural development in dairy, aquaculture and horticulture sectors.

Funding € 566, 565 from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya

Partners: Wageningen University, Egerton University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Private sectors. 2015 to 2017.

 Project leader (EGU): Innovations for Sustainable and Profitable Intensification of Smallholder Dairy in Kenya (ISPID).

Funding € 254, 725 from Food & Business Applied Research Fund of WOTRO, Netherlands. 2016-2019.Partners: Egerton University, Mt Clara Mtakatifu Development Centre, Wageningen University

Project Leader (EGU): Assessing and supporting dairy input and advisory service systems for resilient market-oriented smallholder dairy systems in the Ethiopian and Kenyan highlands (ADIAS).

 Funding € 366, 565 from Food & Business Applied Research Fund of WOTRO, Netherlands. 2016-2019. Partners: Wageningen University, Egerton University, Addis Ababa University, African Centre for Technology Studies.

Research Scientist:  Local and International business collaboration for productivity and Quality Improvement in Dairy chains in Vietnam, Indonesia, Tanzania, and Kenya (LIQUID). Funding by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO-WOTRO), 2015 – 2020

Research scientist: Reduction of Post-Harvest Losses and Value Addition in East African Food Value Chains (Reducing losses –adding value (RELOAD).

RELOAD was a development oriented inter- and transdisciplinary African-German Research Network in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia, to address reduction of postharvest losses and enhance value addition.

Partners: Three German and six African Universities, research institutions and private sector (SMEs).

 Research scientist: Cassava Value Chain Upgrading for secure food, nutrition, income and resilience of smallholder farmers in the ASALs of Nakuru County.

Funding: US$ 200,000 from Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). 2017-2020.

Partners: Egerton University, Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), A TVET institute and Community Organization

 Research scientist: Enhancing Camel productivity for food security and wealth creation for the peri-urban camel producers in Isiolo, Northern Kenya

Funding KES 3,000,000 by Commission for Higher Education (CHE, Kenya). 2010-2013. Partners: Egerton University and Local Government Authority

Project scientist: Trilateral partnership for food security- Egerton University/Punjab Agricultural University/Ohio State university.

Funding $800,000 from USAID. 2012- 2014

Research scientist: Enhancing Productivity and Economic Value of Indigenous Vegetables for Improved Income, Nutrition and Food Security.

Funding KES 8M by KAPAP. 2011-2014

Project leader (EGU): A comparative analysis of breeding information sourcing and net margin estimates of inseminations and replacement decisions of smallholder dairy farmers.

Funding US$ 15,000 from CMAAE (Project AR 11F08). 2011-2013

Project scientist: Enhance the Feeding Value of Wheat Straw for improved Livestock Productivity.

Funding KES 4.5 million from EAAP. 2010-2013.

Research scientist: Building the capacity of African university graduates to foster change through agricultural innovation.

Funding € 999,050 by African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP Science and Technology Program). 2009 -2013

Research scientist: Quality post-harvest handling, value addition and marketing of cassava products for food security and wealth creation.

Funding KES 16M by EAAPP (EAAPP-OCGS-01-2011-29). 2012-2015

Research scientist: Consumer and regulator concerns about pastoral indigenous knowledge food processing: participatory analysis for producers’ and consumers’ benefits.

Funding US$ 59,823.75 by RUFORUM, Uganda. 2012-2014

Research scientist: Resilient pastoralism: towards sustainable futures in rangelands.

Funding: £ 146,299.76 from UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). 2016-2017

Research scientist: Building adaptation capacities for climate change in Kenya through participatory research, training and outreach actions.

Funding US$ 483,883 by Rockefeller Foundation. 2010-2014

Research scientist: Strengthening Universities Capacities for Mitigating Climate Change Induced Water Vulnerabilities in East Africa (WATERCAP)

Funding € 86,000.00 by APPEAR-Austria. 2012-2014

Research scientist: Developing East African Region Climate Innovation Network (EARCIN),

 Funding US$   1.3M from World Bank.  Climate change adaptation and mitigation scientist. 2012-2013

Project manager (EGU): Deploying Interactive Online Networking Platform for Improving Quality and Relevance of African University Graduates to Labour Markets.

     Funding € 495,000 from ACP-EU Co-operation Program in Higher Education (Edulink II). 2014-2017

Research scientist: Build capacity to deliver competent graduates for enhanced competitiveness in the dairy value chain.

Funding € 1.2 million by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC). 2012-2015

Project manager (EGU): Transforming teaching and learning in Faculties of Agriculture through the development of electronic teaching content for RUFORUM Supported Regional Postgraduate Programmes.

Funding £ 99,979.44 by Association of African Universities (AAU) Mobilizing Regional Capacity Initiative (MRCI).2010-2012

 

Dairy value chain expert: NICHE KEN 124/134 – Bukura Agricultural College;

2011-2017; €0.75m; partners Q-Point B.V., Delphy, HAS Den Bosch, Radbout University, Egerton University.

Dairy value chain expert: NICHE KEN-127/139 – Egerton University/Dairy Training Institute;

2012-2018; €1.15m, partners Wageningen University Research, AERES and SNV.

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Prof Bebe has wide research interests in the area of adaptation to and mitigation of climate change, the role of livestock in circular food systems, livestock value chain development, sustainable dairy production in the tropics, and sustainable food systems.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 112. Economic Viability of Using OvSynch and Fixed Timed Artificial Insemination Protocol in Breeding Improvement of Pastoral Herds in the Rangelands

Fredrick O. Agutu, Samuel M. Mbuku, James O. Ondiek, and Bockline O. Bebe

Tropical Animal Health and Production 2024, 56:68

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-03907-1

111. In‑vitro digestibility and methane gas emission of indigenous and introduced grasses in the rangeland ecosystems of south eastern Keny

Annastacia Nduku Maweu, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Simon Gichuru Kuria, Olivier Basole Kashongwe

Regional Environmental Change (2024) 24:7 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-023-02164-6

110.  Enteric Methane Emission of Cattle Grazing Rangeland Ecosystems of South Eastern Kenya

Annastacia Nduku Maweu, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Simon Gichuru Kuria, Olivier Basole Kashongwe

E. Afri. Agri. For. J (2023) 87(3), (Pg. 1-9)

East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal

 109. Quantifying production losses associated with foot and mouth disease outbreaks on large‑scale dairy farms in Rift valley, Kenya

R. A. Lewis, O. B. Kashongwe, B. O. Bebe

Trop Anim Health Prod 55, 293 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-023-03707-z

108. Preferential Use of Sahiwal Bull Calves by Beneficiaries of Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Southern Rangelands of Kenya

Fredrick O. Agutu, Samuel M. Mbuku, James O. Ondiek, and Bockline O. Bebe

European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences www.ejfood.org

107. Relative importance of functions of innovation system on cassava climate smart farming in Kenya

Paul O. Tana, Stephen W. Maina, Bockline O. Bebe, Felister W. Makini and Dickson O. Okello

In Press: Afr. J. Agric. Res. DOI: 10.5897/AJAR

https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJAR/article-in-press-abstract/relative_importance_of_functions_of_innovation_system_on_cassava_climate_smart_farming_in_kenya

 106. Assessing differential gains that outstanding and average performing farmers attain from climate-smart cassava innovations in Nyando climate-smart villages, Kenya

Tana PO, Maina SW, Makini FW and BO Bebe

Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev. 2023; 23(3):22785-22811 https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.118.23095

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajfand/article/view/245024

 105. The role of power relationships, trust and social networks in shaping milk quality in Kenya,

Ndungu S. Nyokabi, Imke J. M. de Boer, Jos Bijman, Bockline Bebe, Norman Aguilar-Gallegos, Lisette Phelan, Johanna Lindahl, Bernard Bett & Simon J. Oosting (2023)

NJAS: Impact in Agricultural and Life Sciences, 95:1, 2194250, DOI: 10.1080/27685241.2023.2194250: https://doi.org/10.1080/27685241.2023.2194250

 104. Assessing Lactation Curve Characteristics of Dairy Cows Managed under Contrasting Husbandry Practices and Stressful Environments in Tanzania.

Shija, D.S.; Mwai, O.A.; Ojango, J.M.K.; Komwihangilo, D.M.; Bebe, B.O.

World 2022, 3, 1032–1052. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/world3040059

 103. Assessing disease prevalence and mortality of dairy cattle in smallholder farms under contrasting management practices and stressful environments in Tanzania

Shija, D.S.; Mwai, O.A.; Migwi, P.K.; Kelya, N.J.; Bebe, B.O.

Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2022, https://www.scirp.org/journal/ojvm ISSN Online: 2165-3364 ISSN Print: 2165-

 102. Characterizing management practices in high and average performing
smallholder dairy farms under contrasting environmental stresses in Tanzania

Shija, D.S.; Mwai, O.A.; Migwi, P.K.; Mrode, R.; Bebe, B.O.

World 2022, 3, 639–. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/world,

MDPI   https://www.mdpi.com/journal/world

101. Identifying Positive Deviant Farms Using Pareto-Optimality Ranking Technique to Assess Productivity and Livelihood Benefits in Smallholder Dairy Farming under Contrasting Stressful Environments in Tanzania

Shija, D.S.; Mwai, O.A.; Migwi, P.K.; Komwihangilo, D.M.; Bebe, B.O.

World 2022, 3, 639–656. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/world3030035 ,

MDPI   https://www.mdpi.com/journal/world

 100. Dry matter production and carbon sequestration potential of selected indigenous and introduced grasses under rangeland ecosystems of South Eastern Kenya

Annastacia Nduku Maweu, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Simon Gichuru Kuria, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, (2022),

Earth & Environmental Science Research & Reviews, 5(3):61-67.

https://opastpublishers.com

 99. Household Baseline Survey on Indigenous Chicken Production Characteristics and Constraints in Busia and Machakos Counties of Kenya

C. I. Muleke; I. Ogali; P. Amanya; E. O. Mungube; and O. B. Bebe

Journal of Scientific Research & Reports 28(9): 49-67, 2022; Article no. JSRR.89546 ISSN: 2320-0227; DOI: 10.9734/JSRR/2022/v28i930549

98. Willingness to pay for assisted reproductive technologies by pastoral owners in southern Rangelands of Kenya.

 Fredric Odiwuor Agutu, James Ombiro Ondiek, Samuel Mwanzia Mbuku, Bockline Omedo Bebe, 2022.

International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, 2022; 7(1): 26-31.

http://www.veterinarypaper.com

97. Influence of seasonal fodder scarcity on milk production among smallholder dairy farms in the north rift region of Kenya.

 Beatrice Chepkoech Tuei, Christopher Assa Onyango, Evelyne Chesomek Kiptot, Sammy Carsan and Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2021

Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Vol.13 (3), pp. 217-224 July-September 2021 DOI: 10.5897/JAERD2021.1267. http://www.academicjournals.org/JAERD

 96. Effect of seasonal fodder availability on smallholder dairy farmers’ participation in markets in Mosop sub-county, Kenya

 Beatrice C Tuei, Christopher A Onyango, Bockline O Bebe, Evelyne C Kiptot, Sammy Carsan, 2021.

International Journal of Agricultural Extension 2021:9:3

DOI: 10.33687/ijae.009.03.3616

95. Milk quality and hygiene: knowledge, attitudes and practices of smallholder dairy farmers in central Kenya.

Simon Nyokabi, Pieternel A. Luning, Imke J.M.de   Boer Luke Korir,   Emmanuel Muunda, Bockline   O. Bebe, Johanna Lindahl, Bernard Bett, Simon J. Oosting, 2021.

Food Control, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108303

 94. Risk factors associated with endometritis in zero-grazed dairy cows on smallholder farms in Rwanda

Pascal Nyabinwa, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, Claire d’Andre Hirwa and Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2021

Preventive Veterinary Medicine 188 (2021) 105252

 93. Influence of endometritis, cow- and herd-levels factors on milk yield and reproductive performance of zerograzed dairy cows on smallholder farms in Rwanda

Pascal Nyabinwa, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, Claire d’Andre Hirwa and Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2021

International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry 2021; 6(6): 29-36

www.veterinarypaper.com

92. Inclusion of Yeast Cultures (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to Dairy Cows’ Urea-Treated Rice Straw Diets Improves Mozzarella Cheese Processing and Yield

Stephen Odera, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, Patrick Muliro Simiyu, Bockline Omedo Bebe . 2020

Food and Nutrition Sciences, 11, 1107-1116. https://doi.org/10.4236/fns.2020.111207

 91. Variability in Monthly Rainfall and Temperature Has an Influence on Daily Milk Production in Sahiwal Cows in Kenya

MacDonald Gichuru Githinji, Evans Deyie Ilatsia, Thomas Kainga Muasya, Bockline Omedo Bebe, 2020

Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences 2020; 7(2): 8-12

90. Influence of endometritis on milk yield of zero-grazed dairy cows on smallholder farms in Rwanda

Pascal Nyabinwa, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, Claire d’Andre Hirwa and Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2020

Veterinary and Animal Science 10 (2020) 100149

89. Estimating prevalence of endometritis in smallholder zero-grazed dairy cows in Rwanda

Pascal Nyabinwa, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, Jean Paul Habimana, Claire d’Andre Hirwa, Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2020.

Tropical Animal Health and Production. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-020-02337-z

88. Effects of endometritis on reproductive performance of zero-grazed dairy cows on smallholder farms in Rwanda

Pascal Nyabinwa, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, Claire d’Andre Hirwa and Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2020

Animal Reproduction Science 221 (2020) 106584

87. Perception of farmers about endometritis prevention and control measures for zerograzed dairy cows on smallholder farms in Rwanda

Pascal Nyabinwa, Olivier Basole Kashongwe, Claire d’Andre Hirwa and Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2020

BMC Veterinary Research (2020), 16:175

 86. Accuracy of estimates of milk production per lactation from limited test-day and recall data collected at smallholder dairy farms

S.A. Migose, A. van der Linden, B.O. Bebe, I.J.M. de Boer, S.J. Oosting. 2020

Livestock Science 232 (2020) 103911

 85. Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis among scavenging pigs in western

Kenya

Marie-Françoise Mwabonimana, Anthony Macharia King’ori, Charles Muleke Inyagwa, Eduard Kokan Shakala, Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2020

Afr., J. Infect. Dis. (2020) 14 (2): 57-62. https://doi.org/10.21010/ajid.v14i2.6

 84. Porcine cysticercosis risks: awareness, attitudes and perceptions on safety

Practices among farmers, butcher-owners and consumers in western Kenya

Marie-Françoise Mwabonimana, Anthony Macharia King’ori, Charles Muleke Inyagwa, Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2020

Afr., J. Infect. Dis. (2020) 14 (2): 16-22. https://doi.org/10.21010/ajid.v14i2.3

83. Effects of proximity to markets on dairy farming intensity and market

participation in Kenya and Ethiopia

Jan van der Lee, Simon Oosting, Laurens Klerkx, Felix Opinya, Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2020

Agricultural Systems 184 (2020) 102891

82. Urban consumer trust of information that newspapers report about the quality of milk sold in Kenya

Bockline Omedo Bebe, Charity Khanyeleli, Catherine W Kilelu and Jan van der Lee. 2020

Journal of Dairy Research & Technology 2020, 3: 020. https://www.heraldopenaccess.us/openaccess / DOI: 10.24966/DRT-9315/100020

81. Milk Vending Machine retail innovation in Kenyan urban markets: operational costs, consumer perceptions and milk quality

Bockline Omedo Bebe, Jan van der Lee and Catherine Kilelu. 2020

Journal of Dairy Research & Technology 2020, 3: 019. https://www.heraldopenaccess.us/openaccess / DOI: 10.24966/DRT-9315/100019

80. Prevalence of east coast fever infections based on farmer-observed symptoms in smallholder dairy herds, North rift Kenya

MA Ikaal, CO Orenge, OB Kashongwe and BO Bebe. 2020

International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry 2020; 5(2): 22-28

79. Probing the underlying intentional noncompliance behaviors in informal milk trading in peri –urban areas of Nakuru Town, Kenya

Kihiu Mercy Wairimu, Eric Kiprono Bor, Bocklines Omedo Bebe. 2020

Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology Vol. 8 | No. 4 October | 2020 ISSN 2347-8241

78. Quantification of fertility impairments due to foot and mouth disease outbreaks in large scale dairy farms in Nakuru, Kenya

Reagan Anguie Lewis, Olivier Kashongwe Basole and Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2019

International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry 2019; 4(5): 20-22

77. Dairy producer’s attitudes toward implementing calf management practices on smallholder and large commercial dairy herds in Kenyan Rift valley

Francis AN, Ondiek JO and Bebe BO. 2019

International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, 4(5): 35-39; 2019

76. Associations between intensification interventions and herd productivity in

smallholder dairy farms in the Kenyan Highlands

F O Agutu, J O Ondiek and B O Bebe. 2019

African Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 4 (3): pp. 331-339.

 75. Intensification and upgrading dynamics in emerging dairy clusters in the East African Highlands

Jan van der Lee, Laurens Klerkx, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Ashenafi Mengistu and Simon Oosting. 2018.

Sustainability (2018). 10: 4324; doi: 10.3390/su10114324. www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability

74. Use of animal information and trait preferences for making breeding decisions on smallholder dairy farms

B. K. Bett & B. O. Bebe.

East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal (2018), 82:2-4, 214-226, DOI: 10.1080/00128325.2018.1469950

73. Improved region-specific emission factors for enteric methane emissions from cattle in smallholder mixed crop: livestock systems of Nandi County, Kenya

P. W. Ndung’u, B. O. Bebe, J. O. Ondiek, K. Butterbach-Bahl, L. Merbold and J. P. Goopy.

Animal Production Science (2018), https://doi.org/10.1071/AN17809, www.publish.csiro.au/journals/an

72. Application of the climate analogue concept in assessing the probable physiological and haematological responses of Friesian cattle to changing and variable climate in the Kenyan Highlands

J.C. Wangui, B.O. Bebe, J.O. Ondiek & S.O. Oseni.

South African Journal of Animal Science (2018), 48: 572-582, http://www.sasas.co.za/journals

71. Prevalence of β-haemolytic multi-drug resistant E. coli in cow and camel milk in Kenya.

Samuel M. Nato, Joseph W. Matofari,   Bockline O. Bebe,   Christian Huelsebusch. Journal of Consumer Protection Food Safety (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-018-1187-4

70. Effect of predisposing factors on microbial loads in camel milk along the pastoral dairy value chain in Kenya.

Nato SM, Matofari JW, Bebe B. O, Huelsebusch C.

Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice (2018), 8:16.   http://www.pastoralismjournal.com

69. Influence of distance to urban markets on smallholder dairy farming systems in Kenya.

Migose S.A., B.O. Bebe, I.J.M. de Boer, S.J. Oosting.

Tropical Animal Health and Production (2018). http://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-018-1575-x

 68. Associations between intensification interventions and negative externalities in smallholder dairy farms in the Kenyan Highlands

F O Agutu, J O Ondiek and B O Bebe.

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2018), 30 (4)

67. Resilient pastoralism: towards sustainable futures in Kenyan rangelands

Bockline Omedo Bebe, Sarah Johnson, Richard Ochieng, Charles Recha, Stanley Kimaren Riamit, and Caroline Upton.

Nature &Faune Vol 31, Issue 2, Page 36-39. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.http://www.fao.org/africa/resources/nature-faune/en

66. Comparative assessment of livelihood roles of indigenous chicken in pastoral and agricultural households of Kenya

J E Lotesiro, A M King’ori and B O Bebe.

Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 29, Article #238. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/12/lote29238.html

 65. Effects of feeding practices on milk yield and composition in peri-urban and rural smallholder dairy cow and pastoral camel herds in Kenya

O. B. Kashongwe & B. O. Bebe & J. W. Matofari & C. G Huelsebusch.

Tropical Animal Health Production (2017). DOI 10.1007/s11250-017-1270-3

 64. Associations between milking practices, somatic cell counts and milk postharvest losses in smallholder dairy and pastoral camel herds in Kenya

O.B. Kashongwe, B.O. Bebe, J.W. Matofari, C.G. Huelsebusch.

International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijvsm.2017.01.001

 63. Enabling conditions for improved use of seasonal climate forecast in Arid and Semi-Arid Baringo County—Kenya

Richard Ochieng, Charles Recha, Bockline Omedo Bebe

Open Access Library Journal (2017), 4: e3826. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1103826

 62. Integrating characterization of smallholders’ feeding practices with on-farm feeding trials to improve utilization of crop residues on smallholder farms

B. O. Kashongwe, B. O. Bebe, P. A. Ooro, P. K. Migwi, and T. A. Onyango. Advances in Agriculture (2017), Article ID 6952407, https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6952407

61. Influence of on-farm feed formulations and hygiene interventions on milk yield and quality in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya

Olivier B. Kashongwe, Linnet W. Mwangi, Bockline O. Bebe, Joseph W. Matofari, Christian Huelsebusch.

International Journal of Agricultural Extension ISSN (2017). 2311-6110 (Online), 2311-8547 (Print) http://www.escijournals.net/IJAE

60. An evaluation of nutritional quality of traditional processed camel meat (Nyirinyiri): value chain assessment and recommendations

Kisembe W.S., P.S. Muliro, J.W. Matofari, B.O. Bebe.

International Journal of Nutrition and Food Science (2017), 6, Issue 4: 172-174

59. Hygienic assessment of spontaneously fermented raw camel milk (Suusa) along the informal value chain in Kenya.

Mwangi, L. W., Matofari, J. W., Muliro, P. S., & Bebe, B. O.

 International Journal of Food Contamination, 3(1), 18.

58. Occurrence of brucella and mycobacteria species in raw and fermented camel milk along the value chain. 

Mwangi, L. W., Matofari, J. W., Muliro, P. S., & Bebe, B. O. (2016).

Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences (ISSN: 2321–1571), 4(04).

57. Association of on-farm feeds handling practices with fungal growth and mycotoxin production on feeds in smallholder dairy farms, Nakuru, Kenya

Caroline Mwende Makau, Joseph Wafula Matofari, Patrick Simiyu Muliro, Bockline Omedo Bebe.

African Journal of Agricultural Science (2016). Vol 11 (39), 3741-3750.

56. Influence of weaning age on profitability of rabbits rearing on smallholder farms in Kenya

S J S Mahunguane, M K Ambula and B O Bebe.

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2016), 28 (9)

 55. Aflatoxin B1 and Deoxynivalenol contamination of dairy feeds and presence of Aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk from smallholder dairy systems in Nakuru, Kenya

Caroline Mwende Makau, Joseph Wafula Matofari, Patrick Simiyu Muliro, Bockline Omedo Bebe.

International Journal of Food Contamination (2016), 3:6

 54. Changes in Agri-business outcomes among the dairy beneficiaries of contracted extension service delivery in Kenya

Bebe Bockline Omedo, Mwangi John Gowland, Ozor Nicholas.

Journal of Agricultural Extension (2016), Vol (1) June. http://journal.aesonnigeria.org

53. Effects of nutritional supplementation and genotype on milk production and fertility of lactating dairy cattle in tropical conditions.

Indetie D, Musalia L, Bebe B, Wathuta E, Indentie A, Kinywa J, Lukibisi F.

Bull Animal Health Production AfrAnGR (2016). Special edition, 179-190

52. Effects of body weight and condition changes after parturition on the reproductive performance of Sahiwal and Friesian cattle.

Indetie D, Musalia L, Bebe B, Wathuta E, Indentie A, Kinywa J, Lukibisi F.

Bull Animal Health Production (2016). AfrAnGR. Special edition 65-67

51. Performance of scavenging ecotypes of indigenous chickens on targeted phase supplementary feeding

J K Gakige, A M King’ori, B O Bebe and A K Kahi.

Livestock Research for Rural Development 28 (4) 2016

50. Safety of pastoral processed camel meat (Nyirinyiri) for consumers ascertained from microbiological qualities

Kisembe W.S., P.S. Muliro, J.W. Matofari, B.O. Bebe.

International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (2015), Vol 6, issue 5:71-75

49. The efficacy of knowledge sharing strategies used at Egerton University as perceived by livestock value chain actors

Millicent A. Ongondo. Jane G. Nyanga, Bockline O. Bebe.

Inter Jr of Agric Extension (2015), 03 (02): 155-160

48. Effects of targeted phase supplementary feeding on gut morphology of scavenging ecotypes of indigenous chickens in Kenya.

J K Gakige, A M King’ori, B O Bebe and A K Kahi.

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2015), 27 (10)

47. Assessing the economic efficiency of dairy production systems in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.

Michael B. Kibiego, Job K. Lagat and Bockline O. Bebe.

Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development (2015) 6(2), 146–154.

 46. Comparative Analysis of Technical Efficiency of Milk Production Systems in Uasin Gishu County of Kenya. 

Kibiego, M. B., Lagat, J. K., & Bebe, B. O. (2015).

International Journal of Business, Economics and Management, 2(6), 157-168.

45.           Competitiveness of Smallholder Milk Production Systems in Uasin Gishu County of Kenya

Michael B. Kibiego, Job K. Lagat, Bockline O. Bebe. (2015).

Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development

http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/19377

44. Effectiveness of Communication Strategies used in Creating Awareness and Uptake of Food Safety Standards in the Informal Market outlets of Camel Nyirinyiri.

Madete S K Pauline, Bebe O. Bockline, Matofari W. Joseph, Muliro S. Patrick.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) 2015). Vol 4, No. 3: 83-86. DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20150403.11

 43. Influence of drought variability on livestock feeding practices by the Masaai of Mailwa   location in Kajiado County, Kenya.

Gikaba, J.M., Kamuru S.M. & Bebe B.O

British Journal of Applied Science and Technology (2015). Vol. 7 No.2 (134-140)

 42. Food management strategies for coping with food insecurity in a changing and variable climate by smallholder farmers in Kenya.

Kamuru, S.M.,   Kariuki S.T., Mungai, N.W., Bebe B.O., Chiuri W W. Ngigi, W. & and F.K. Lelo.

International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies (2014), Vol. 9 No.2 (797-807)

 41. Influence of drought duration on livestock feeding practices by Maasai pastoralists in Kajiado County, Kenya.

Gikaba, J.M; Kamuru S.M. & Bebe B.O.

International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies (2014), Vol. 8 No.1 (225- 231)

40. The influence of livestock market structure, conduct and performance on herd productivity among smallholders in Western Kenya

Muthui, N. J., Mshenga, P. M. and Bebe, B. O.

Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development (2014), Vol .3(1); 12-16.

 39. Assessment of the vulnerability and adaptation strategies to climate variability of the Bos-taurus dairy genotypes in Nandi and Nakuru Counties in Kenya

Ngeno K., Omasaki S.K. and Bebe B.O.

Journal of Animal Production Advances (2014), 4(6): 430-441

 38. Improving the nutritive value of wheat straw with urea and yeast culture for dry season feeding of dairy cows

Kashongwe Olivier Basole, Migwi Preminius, Bebe Bockline Omedo, Ooro Patrick Awuor, Onyango Tobias Atali, Osoo John Odhiambo.

Tropical Animal Health and Production (2014). DOI 10.1007/s11250-014-0598-1

 37. Evaluation of Livestock- Crop Enterprise Diversity Associated with Shift from Pastoral to Agro-Pastoral Farming Systems in Transmara West District of Narok County- Kenya

Magembe E.M.1, Bebe B.O., Lagat J.K.

Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2014), Vol. 4 (3), pp. 101-109.

(DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2014.3.020514093)

36. Evaluation of losses of replacement heifers in pastoral and peri-urban camel herds in semi-arid northern Kenya

Shibia G. Mumina. Owuor Gorge, and Bebe B. Omedo.

Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice (2013), 3:23. http://www.pastoralismjournal.com/content/3/1/23

35. Assessment of camel and camel milk marketing practices in an emerging peri-urban production system in Isiolo County, Kenya
Noor Issack M, Tariq Mohammed, Guliye Abdi Yakub, Bebe Bockline Omedo. Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice (2013), 3:28 http://www.pastoralismjournal.com/content/3/1/28

34. Heritabilities and correlations between body weights and growth curve parameters of indigenous chicken populations reared intensively in Kenya

Ngeno K., Magothe T M., Okeno T O., Bebe B O., Kahi A K.

Research Journal of Poultry Sciences (2013), 6 (3): 43-52

 33. Management practices and challenges in smallholder indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya.

Ochieng Justus, George Owuor, Bebe Bockline Omedo

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics. Vol. 114 No. 1 (2013) 51–58. urn: nbn:de: hebis:34-2013030542607

 32. Assessment of the Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Variability and Change of the Bos taurus Dairy Genotypes under Diverse Production Environments in Kenya.

Ngeno K., Omasaki S.K. and Bebe B.O.

J Veterinary Advances (2013), 3(7): 186-196. DOI: 10.5455/jva.20130717125129

31. Participatory assessment of institutional and organizational challenges confronting dairy goat management in Kenya

Bett R C, Bebe B O, Kosgey I S, Kahi A K and Peters K J

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2013). Volume 25, Article #210. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd25/12/bett25210.htm

 30. Lead and Copper Levels in the Soil, Water, Serum and Tissues of Livestock Feeding on Dumpsite Waste in Urban Slums of Industrial Towns in Western Kenya

Muleke I. C., Maina, J.N., Osuga M. I., Mutai, J. K.O., Karubiu N., and Bebe B.O.

Egerton Journal of Science and Technology ISSN 2073-8277 (2013), vol 13; 21-32

 29. Incorporation of milk yield, dry matter intake and phosphorous excretion predictive functions in the development of a multi-objective dairy feed formulation software program

Mutua SM, Bebe B. O., Kahi A K., Guliye A Y.

Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2013), Vol. 5, No. 11:208-228

28. Options for efficient utilization of high fibre feed resources in low input ruminant production systems in a changing climate: A review

Migwi P K Migwi, Bebe B O, Gachuiri C.K, Godwin I, Nolan J V.

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2013). Volume 25 (5), Article #87. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd25/5/migw25087.htm

 27. Genetic evaluation of growth traits in ecotypes of Kenyan indigenous chicken.

Ngeno K., Bebe B.O., Kahi A. K. Kahi

Family Poultry Communications, (2012). Vol.21, No.2 – 4-12.

www.infpd.netwww.fao.org/ag/againfo/themes/en/infpd/home.html

26. Analysis of an emerging peri-urban camel production in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya

Noor Issack Mohamed, Bebe Bockline Omedo and Guliye Abdi Yakub.

Journal of Camelid Science (2012), 5:41-61. http://www.isocard.org 41

25. Determinants of adoption of management interventions in indigenous chicken production in Kenya.

Ochieng Justus, Owuor George, Bebe Bockline Omedo.

AfJARE (2012), Vol 7 No 1: 39-50.

24. Access to climate change information and support services by the Vulnerable groups in semi-arid Kenya for adaptive capacity Development

Kirui V C, Oseni S, Bebe B O.

African Crop Science Journal (2012), Vol. 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 169-180

 23. Estimation of Growth Parameters of Indigenous Chicken Populations Intensively Reared in Kenya.

Ngeno K., Bebe B. O., Kahi A. K. Kahi.

Egerton Journal of Science and Technology (2011). 11:13-28

 22. Effect of Management Interventions on Productive Performance of Indigenous Chicken in Western Kenya.

Ochieng J, Owuor G, Bebe B O and Ochieng D O

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2011) 23, Article #114. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd23/5/ochi23114.htm

 21. Impact of intensification of different types of livestock production in smallholder crop-livestock systems

Udo, H.M.J., H.A. Aklilu, L.T. Phong, R.H. Bosma, I.G.S.Budisatria, B.R. Patil, T. Samdup and Bebe B.O.

Livestock Science 139 (2011) 22–29

20. Influence of management intervention adoption behavior of smallholders on productivity of indigenous chicken flocks in Western Kenya

Ochieng Justus, Owour Goerge, Bebe B O.

Family Poultry Communications (2010). Vol 19,:11-16www.fao.org/ag/againfo/themes/en/infpd/home.html

 19. Relationships of ration formulation objectives among feed millers, dairy farmers, and feed policy regulators in Nakuru District-Kenya

Mutua S M, Guliye A Y, Bebe B O and Kahi A. K.  

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2010). Volume 22, Article #226. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd22/12/mutu22226.htm

18. Survival of Hosletin-Friesian heifers on commercial dairy farms in Kenya

Menjo D. K., Bebe B.O., Okeyo A.M., J.M.K. Ojango.

Applied Animal Husbandry & Rural Development (2009), 2:14-17.

17. Analysis of early survival of Hosletin-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya

Menjo D. K., Bebe B.O., Okeyo A.M., J.M.K. Ojango.

Tropical Animal Health and Production (2009), 41:171-181.

16. Dairy heifer rearing under increasing intensification of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands

Bebe B O.

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2008), 20 (02) Article # 22

15. Characteristics of feeding and breeding practices for intensification of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands

Bebe B O. Udo H M J., Thorpe W.

Livestock Research for Rural Development, 20 (02) 2008 Article # 23

14. Assessing potential for producing dairy replacements under increasing intensification of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands

Bebe B O.

Livestock Research for Rural Development (2008), 20 (02) Article # 24

13. Genetic improvement of the Kenya Dual Purpose goat: Influence of economic values and prospects for a practical breeding programme

Bett, R.C., Kosgey, I.S., Bebe, B.O. and Kahi, A.K.

Tropical Science (2007). 47: 105-119.

12. Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose Goat. II. Estimation of economic values for production and functional traits.

Bett, R.C., Kosgey, I.S., Bebe, B.O. and Kahi, A.K.

Tropical Animal Health and Production (2007). 39:467-475.

 11. Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose Goat. I. Model development and application to smallholder systems

Bett, R.C., Kosgey, I.S., Bebe, B.O. and Kahi, A.K.

Tropical Animal Health and Production (2007), 39:477-492.

 10. Efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep

Gicheha, G. M., Kosgey, I. S., Bebe, B. O., Kahi, A. K.

Small Ruminant Research (2007), .69:167-179

 9. The role of camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the traditional lifestyle of the Somali pastoralists in northern Kenya

Guliye A.Y., Noor I. M., Bebe, B. O., Kosgey I. S.

Outlook on Agriculture (2007), 36: 29-34.

 8. Evaluation of the efficiency of alternative two-tier nucleus breeding systems designed to improve meat sheep in Kenya

Gicheha, G. M., Kosgey, I. S., Bebe, B. O., Kahi, A. K.

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics (2006), 123: 247-257.

 7. Economic values for resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep in Kenya

Gicheha, .G. M., Kosgey, I. S., Bebe, B. O., Kahi, A. K.

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics (2005), 122: 165-171.

 6. Effects of feeding systems and breed of cattle on reproductive performance and milk production on smallholder farms  

Bebe, B. O.

Ugandan Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2004), 9:558-563.

5. Smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands: cattle population dynamics under increasing intensification

Bebe, B. O., Udo, H. M. J, Rowlands, G. J., Thorpe, W.

Livestock Production Science (2003), 82:211-221.

 4. Smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands: breed preferences and breeding practices

Bebe, B. O., Udo, H. M. J, Rowlands, G. J., Thorpe, W.  

Livestock Production Science (2003), 82:117-127.

 3. Development of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands

Bebe, B. O., Udo, H. M. J, Thorpe, W.

Outlook on Agriculture (2002), 31:113-120.

2. A note on risk factors for calf mortality in large-scale dairy farms in the tropics: A case study on Rift Valley area of Kenya

Bebe, B. O., Abdulrazak, S. A., Ogore, P. O., Ondiek, J. O., Fujihara, T.

Asia-Austrialian Journal of Animal Science (2001), 14: 855-857

 1. Evaluation of California mastitis test as a field-test for detection of bacterial infection in sub-clinical mastitis in smallholder dairy herd

Matofari, J.W., Bebe, B. O., Ondiek, J. O., Ogore, P. B.

Egerton Journal, Science and Technology (2001), 3 (2): 32-38.

Book and Book Chapters Contributions

  1.  Living with climate change in ASALS: Integrating scientific forecasts with indigenous knowledge

Richard Ochieng, Charles Recha, Bockline Omedo Bebe. 2021

Handbook of Climate Change Management. In: W. Leal Fiho et al. (eds)

 Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021.

 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22759-3-240-1

2. Food security investments transforming the aquaculture, dairy and horticulture sectors in Kenya: Recommendations to support the transition from aid to inclusive aid and trade

Jan Joost Kessler, Ingrid Coninx, Catherine Kilelu, Simone van Vugt, Irene Koomen, Bockline Bebe, Katrine Soma, Asaah Ndambi, Joyce Gema, Benson Obwanga, Eugene Rurangwa, Indira Moreno Echeverri, Gonne Beekman, Jessica Wangui Koge, Jan van der Lee, Annabelle Daburon, John Wesonga, Ruerd Ruben

Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen University and Research. https://edepot.wur.nl/532111 

 3. Fostering change: experiences of innovation systems at Egerton University.

Christopher Onyango, Bockline Omedo Bebe, John Mironga

In: Ochola Washington, Heemskerk Willem, Wongtschowski Mariana (Eds). Changing agricultural education from within: lessons and challenges from the GO4IT programme.

 KIT publishers, Netherlands (www.kitpublishers.nl ); page 58- 64

4. Sustainable use and conservation of Agrobiodiversity. 

A. Opiyo and B. O. Bebe 

In: Mungai N. W (editor), Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use in Enhancing Food Security. Pp 48 -61. ISBN 996605353-0. Tonaz Limited Printers, Nairobi

 5. Uptake pathways for Agrobiodiversity (AGBD) technologies. 

Bebe Bockline Omedo  

In: Mungai N. W (editor), Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use in Enhancing Food Security. Pp 87-95. ISBN 996605353-0. Tonaz Limited Printers, Nairobi.

 6. Common Forests and Agroforesty Trees in the Mau Catchment, Kenya – Farmers Perspective.

 Inoti, S., Birech, R.J., Bebe, O., Freyer, B. and Ngetich, K

Impress Communications Printers, Nairobi.  ISBN: 9966 05 06 98.

 7. Livestock Intensification or extension: benefits and trade- offs. 

Udo H.M.J., Bebe B.O., Samdup T., Sutresniwati I.G.S., Budiastra, Asgedom A.H., Phong L.T.; In: A.J. van der Zijpp, J.A.J. Verreth, Le Quang Tri, M.E.F. van Mensvoort, R.H. Bosma and M.C.M. Beveridge (eds).

Wageningen Academic publishers, The Netherlands. ISBN-10:90-8686-013-3. pp 271-280. 

 8. Livestock Intensification in mixed farms: benefits and trade-offs. 

Udo, H. J. M., Aklilu, H. A., Phong, L. T., Bosma, R. H., Budisatria, I. G. S., Patil, B. R. & Bebe, B. O. (2007). 

In:  Fishponds in farming systems (pp. 271-280). Wageningen Academic Publishers.

 

 

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 

2020: Estimating Prevalence of Endometritis in Smallholder Zero-Grazed Dairy Cows in Rwanda

Nyabinwa P., Kashongwe O. B., Habimana J. P., Hirwa C. A., Bebe B. O.

13th Egerton University International Virtual Conference, 24th-26th November, 2020

 2019: A positive deviant approach to understanding key factors of smallholder dairy development in Kenya,

Migose, S.A., Boer, I.J.M. de, Bebe, B.O., Oosting, S.J., 2019.

 in: WIAS Science Day 2019. Wageningen University & Research, pp. 23–23. 2.

2018: Feeding and hygiene practices for higher production and lower postharvest milk losses in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya.

Kashongwe, B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch, C.G.  Annual Scientific Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Nanyuki, 4th – 6th April 2018.

 2018: The Kenyan dairy sector: stakeholder roles and Relationships, and their impact on milk quality
Simon Nyokabi, Simon Oosting, Bockline Bebe, Lisette Phelan, Bernard Bett, Johanna Lindahl, Imke de Boer

Theme 5 – Sustainable Agrifood systems, value Chains and power structures
13th European IFSA Symposium, 1-5 July 2018, Chania (Greece)

2018: Farmers perceived and observed the prevalence of cow-lameness in zero-grazed and pasture-grazed dairy systems in Nakuru, Kenya.

Darboe, M. Kashongwe, O. B. and B. O. Bebe. Animal Production Society of Kenya, Nanyuki, Kenya, 4th –April 2018.

2018: Risk Factors associated with cow lameness in zero-grazed and pasture-grazed dairy systems in Nakuru, Kenya.

Darboe, M. Kashongwe, O. B. and B. O. Bebe. Animal Production Society of Kenya, Nanyuki, Kenya, 4th –April 2018.

 2018: The Kenyan dairy sector: stakeholder roles and relationships, and their impact on milk quality.

Nyokabi, S., Oosting, S. J., Bebe, B. O., Phelan, L., Bett, B., Lindahl, J., & de Boer, I. J. M. (2018). In Farming systems: facing uncertainties and enhancing opportunities.

2017: High mastitis prevalence risk contributed to increase milk postharvest losses in smallholder dairy and pastoral camel herds in Kenya.

Kashongwe, B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch.

Annual Scientific Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Starbucks Hotel and Restaurant, Eldoret, 5th – 7th April 2017

 2017: Improved practices contributed to increase milk production but not quality in smallholder dairy farms in Nakuru County, Kenya.

Kashongwe, B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch.

Annual Scientific Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Starbucks Hotel and Restaurant, Eldoret, 5th – 7th April 2017.

 2017: Mastitis prevalence increased somatic cell counts and milk postharvest losses in smallholder and pastoral herds of Kenya.

Kashongwe B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch C.

 11th Egerton University International Conference and Innovation week, 29th-31st March 2017.

 2017: Influence of milk marketing choice on milk quality in smallholder dairy farms in Nakuru County, Kenya.

Kashongwe, B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch C.

11th Egerton University International Conference and Innovation week, 29th-31st March 2017.

 2017: Influence of Market Participation on Farm Hygienic Practices and Milk Quality in Smallholder and Pastoral Herds in Kenya.

Kashongwe, B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch

Annual Scientific Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Starbucks Hotel and Restaurant, Eldoret, 5th – 7th April 2017.

 2017: Effects of feeding practices on milk yield and composition in smallholder dairy cow and pastoral camel herds in Kenya.

Kashongwe B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch C.

Poster presented at 11th Egerton University International Conference and Innovation week, 29th-31st March 2017

 2016: Characteristics of farm-level practices attributed to milk postharvest losses in smallholder and pastoral systems in Kenya.

Kashongwe B.O., Bebe, B.O., Matofari, J.W., Huelsebusch C.

Poster presented at Tropentag conference, Boku University, Vienna, Austria, 18-21st September 2016.

 2015: Sustainable dairy intensification in Kenya: Typologies of production systems and breeding practices.

Migose, S.A., Bebe, B.O., Oosting, S.J., 2015. In: Book of Abstracts 66th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science. Vol 21 pp. 342.

2015: Migose, S. A., Bebe, B. O., Oosting, S. J., & de Boer, I. J. M. 2015. Sustainable dairy development in the Kenyan highlands: Effect of market quality on smallholder farming systems. In Tropentag 2015.

2013: Effects of yeast cultures addition to urea treated and supplemented wheat straw on intake and milk yield of dairy cows.

Kashongwe B. O., Migwi P.K., Bebe B. O., Ooro P.A., Onyango, T. A., Osoo J.O. Rotich, H.; Smollo, J. and Kamau, J.

Annual Scientific Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Golf Hotel, Kakamega, 12th and 13th April 2013. 

 2010: Climate change, genetics of adaptation and livestock production in low-input systems.

Oseni, S., & Bebe, O.  In 2nd International Conference: Climate, Sustainability and Development In Semi-Arid Regions, August (Vol. 1620).

2010: Effects of nutritional supplementation and genotype on milk production and fertility of lactating dairy cattle under tropical conditions. 

Indetie, D., Musalia, L., Bebe, B., Wathuta, E., Indetie, A., Kinywa, J., & Lukibisi, F. (2010).

Edited by NE Odongo, M. Garcia & GJ Viljoen, 91.

2009: What influences price efficiency in indigenous chicken markets in Africa? Evidence from smallholder farmers in Kenya

George, O., & Bockline, Bebe. (2009, August). In 111th Seminar, June 26-27, 2009, Canterbury, UK (No. 53075). European Association of Agricultural Economists.

2006: Breeding sheep for meat production in Kenya: Evaluation of alternative two-tier nucleus breeding systems.

Gicheha, M. G., Kosgey, I. S., Bebe, B. O., & Kahi, A. K. (2006, November).  Kenya Agriculture Research Institute Conference.

 

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

 

2014: Vice Chancellor’s Award for the Second Highest Researcher in Amount of Research Grant won in the period 2013/2014, Egerton University

2005: Competitively granted the Capacity Development Grant award of Euro 4,100 from Netherlands Foundation for the Advancement of Tropical Research (WOTRO) to undertake advanced training in modelling agricultural systems and Multivariate Analytical Techniques at Wageningen University, 2007

2003: Capacity Development Grant award of Euro 7500 from Netherlands Foundation for the Advancement of Tropical Research (WOTRO) to disseminate my PhD study results to the dairy industry players in Kenya. The study was about herd dynamics of smallholder dairying in the Kenya highlands

1999: Competitively awarded Capacity Building Grant award of Euro 71,200 from WOTRO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) for Ph.D. Graduate Fellow of the International Livestock Research Institute

 1999: PhD Graduate Fellowship, International Livestock Research Institute

1996: World Bank Capacity Building in Kenya Universities administered by the Commission for Higher Education (Now Commission for University Education) for MSc degree programme at Wageningen University

1992: Manpower development funding by Egerton University for a BSc degree study programme

 

TEACHING AREAS

Lecturer and examiner ANSC 812 Statistical methods and applications PhD

Lecturer and examiner LIPS 841 Innovations changing livestock production PhD

Lecturer and examiner LIPS 842 Analysis of Livestock Systems PhD

Examiner: LIPS 899 Doctoral Thesis

Lecturer and examiner:  ANSC 711: Scientific Writing and Reporting MSc 

Lecturer and examiner:  ANSC 713:  Statistical Computing in Agricultural Sciences MSc

Lecturer and examiner:  LIPS 731: Organic animal production and agrobiodiversity MSc

Lecturer and examiner:  LIPS 732:  Sustainable Management of Livestock Production MSc

Lecturer and examiner:  LIPS 730:  Case Studies of Livestock Production Systems MSc

Lecturer and examiner:  LIPS 737:  Modelling livestock production systems MSc

Lecturer and examiner: ANSC 111:  Introduction to animal science

Lecturer and examiner:  ANSC 471:  Research methods  BSc

Lecturer and examiner:  ANSC 471:  Seminars BSc

Lecturer and examiner: ANSC 451:  Dairy production BSc

Lecturer and examiner:  ANSC 450:  Ruminant production BSc

Lecturer and examiner: ANHE 415:  Statistical epidemiology BSc

Lecturer and examiner: ANSC 457:  Precision livestock farming

 

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Ongoing MSc. Supervision 

  1. Assessing the resilience of typical and entrepreneurial smallholder dairy farmers in the Kenya highlands

    Elizabeth Wasike Otunga, (Kenyan) MSc Livestock Production Systems

  2.  Assessing seasonal effects on diet selection and body weight changes of small ruminants in semi-arid rangelands

    Mwaura Wairimu Hannah (Kenya), MSc Animal Nutrition

  3.  Assessing antimicrobial use, residual and resistance levels in smallholder dairy herds around Nakuru peri-urban, Kenya

    Mariama Njie, (Gambian) MSc Livestock Production Systems

  4.  Characterization of cow drying-off management strategies in smallholder dairy herds around Nakuru peri-urban, Kenya

    Landing Sonko, (Gambian) MSc Livestock Production Systems

Completed MSc. Supervision

34. Assessing methanogenic and carbon sequestration potentials of indigenous and introduced grasses in rangeland ecosystems of eastern Kenya 

Maweu Annastacia Nduku (Kenyan), MSc Livestock Production Systems, 2022

33. Effects of Adding Yeast to Urea Urea-treated Rice straw diets on Milk Quality and Properties of mozzarella Cheese

Stephen Odera (Kenyan). MSc Food Science. 2021

32. Probing underlying noncompliance behaviors in informal milk trading in peri-urban areas of Nakuru Town, Kenya

Kihiu Mercy Wairimu (Kenyan). MA Community Development and Project Management of Egerton University. 2021.

31. Assessing the influence of producer attitudes and management practices on calf performance in small and large dairy farms

Albert N. Francis, (Tanzanian) MSc Livestock Production Systems. 2020

30. Assessment of production losses associated with Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks in commercial dairy farms

Reagan Anguie Bol Lewis (South Sudanese), MSc Livestock Production Systems. 2020

29. Characterizing prophylactic management and economic losses of East Coast Fever disease in smallholder farms of North-rift Kenya

Ikaal Maurice Amuria (Kenyan). MSc Livestock Production Systems, 2019

28. Influence of dairy business models on economic performance and efficiency of smallholder dairy farmers in Nyandurua and Nandi Counties.

Pauline Wanjiru Murage (Kenyan). MSc Agricultural Economics. 2019

27. Assessing associations of on-farm biosecurity and animal welfare with production losses in Kenyan smallholder dairy farms

Priscilla Jepchumba Rotich (Kenyan). MSc Livestock Production Systems, 2018

26. Quantifying cow-lameness prevalence, risk factors and economic losses in smallholder dairy herds in Nakuru County,

Momodou Darboe (Gambian). MSc Livestock Production Systems, 2018

25. Estimating enteric methane emissions from smallholder dairy cows under seasonal and agroecological variations in feed digestibility in Kenya.

Phyllis Wanjugu Ndung’u (Kenyan).  MSc Livestock Production Systems. 2017

24. A comparative assessment of management practices and livelihood roles of indigenous chicken in pastoral and agricultural households of Kenya.

Jacob Ekaran Lotesir (Kenya). MSc Livestock Production Systems. 2017

23. Modeling associations between intensification interventions and sustainability in smallholder dairy production in the Kenyan Highlands.

Fredrick Agutu (Kenyan). MSc Livestock Production Systems. 2017

22. Application of climate analog concept in identifying adaptation options for Friesian cattle utilization in smallholder systems experiencing changing climate. Wangui Chege James (Kenyan), MSc Livestock production systems, 2018

21. Effect of weaning age on production and economic performance of rabbit rearing on smallholder farms in Kenya.

Sebastião Jorge S. Mahunguane (Mozambique), MSc Livestock Production Systems, 2016

20. Smallholders’ use of animal information and trait preferences in insemination and herd replacement practices in western Kenya.       

Bett Kipkemoi Benard (Kenya).  MSc Livestock Production Systems, 2015

19. Influence of common interest group membership on productivity of smallholder indigenous chicken enterprise in Kisumu County, Kenya

Rose Akinyi Onyango (Kenyan), MSc Agricultural Extension, 2016

18. Influence of drought duration on livestock feeding practices by Maasai pastoralists in Kajiado County, Kenya.

Gikaba, J.M (Kenyan), MSc Community Development and Extension, 2015

17. Safety and nutritional quality of pastoral traditional fermented camel milk (Suusa).

Linnet Wanjiru Mwangi (Kenyan), MSc Food Science, 2015

16. Biochemical and nutritional characteristics of fresh camel meat and traditional processed camel meat (Nyirinyiri) along the meat value chain

Stephen W. Kazembe (Kenyan), MSc Food Science, 2015

15. Estimating benefits of dairy insemination and replacement decisions of smallholder farmers in Vihiga and Nandi districts.

Muthui N. Jonah (Kenyan), MSc Agricultural Economics, 2014

14. Effects of targeted phase supplementary feeding on performance of scavenging ecotypes of indigenous chicken in Kenya.

Jessee K. Gakige (Kenyan), MSc Animal Nutrition, 2013

13. Effect of adding yeast culture to urea-treated and supplemented wheat straw diets on nutritive value and animal response,

Olivier Kashogwe Basole (DRC). MSc Animal Nutrition, 2013

12. Assessing the effectiveness of knowledge-sharing strategies in Egerton University from the perspectives of actors in livestock commodity value chains

Millicent Ong’ondo (Kenyan), MSc Agricultural Information and Communication Management, 2014

11. Communicating food safety and quality standards in the informal market outlets of indigenous processed camel milk and meat products.

Pauline S K Madete (Kenyan). MSc Agricultural Information and Communication Management Programme, 2013

10. Evaluation of household decision-making associated with the shift from pastoral to agro-pastoral farming systems in Transmara West district- Kenya.

Magembe Esther Machana (Kenyan), MSc Agricultural Economics, 2012

9. Evaluating Use and Access of Climate Information and Services by Vulnerable People in Semi-arid Kenya.

Viola Cherutich Kirui (Kenyan). MSc Agricultural Information and Communication Management. 2012

8. Genetic analysis of growth patterns in different ecotypes of indigenous chicken populations in Kenya.

  1. Kiplagat J. Ngeno (Kenyan).  MSc Animal Science.2011

 

7. An economic impact analysis of adopted management interventions in Indigenous Chicken production in smallholder households of western Kenya. Justus Ochieng (Kenyan). MSc Agricultural Economics.2010

6. A comparative evaluation of economic losses in rearing replacement heifers in pastoral and peri-urban camel herds of Isiolo district, Kenya.

Mumina Guyo Shibia (Kenyan).  MSc Agricultural Economics, 2010

5. Influence of Production System and Membership to Dairy Common Interest Groups on Economic Efficiency in Smallholder Milk Production in Kenya.

Peter Odour Mungayo (Kenyna).  MSc Agricultural Economics. 2010

4. Optimizing breeding systems incorporating resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep in Kenya.

Mathews Gicheha Gitau (Kenyan).  MSc Animal Science. 2009

3. Evaluation of functional traits of Holstein-Friesian cattle on large-scale farms in Kenya.

Dominic Kiplagat Menjo (Kenyan). MSc Animal Science, 2009

2. Developing breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose Goats (KDPG).

Lawrence C. Bett (Kenyan) MSc Animal Science, 2008

1. Evaluating influence of farmer field school extension approach on smallholders’ knowledge and skills in dairy management technologies in Molo division, Kenya.

  1. John Abuga Makori (Kenyan). MSc Agricultural Extension. 2008

PhD. LEVEL :

Prof Bebe has supervised the completion of eleven (11) Doctoral students and thirty-two (32) Masters students. He continues to mentor and supervise postgraduate research projects, presently seven (7) Doctoral students and eight (8) Masters students.

 Ongoing postgraduate research project supervision

  1. Analysis of Mycobacteria in the camel milk value chain in the pastoral system of Kenya. Linnet Wanjiru Mwangi (Kenyan), PhD Food Science at Egerton University

  2.  Role of livestock in circular food systems in Kenya

    Dagmar Braamhaar (Dutch), Ph.D. Livestock Production Systems, Wageningen University, Netherlands

  3.   Influence of drought cycles on cattle herd dynamics under semi-arid agro-pastoral systems in Kenya.

    Judith Rotich (Kenyan), PhD Livestock Production Systems, Egerton University

Completed Ph.D. Supervision 

15. Evaluating use of reproductive technologies and high-grade Sahiwal cattle breed in pastoral production systems in semi-arid Kenya Fredric Agutu (Kenya), Ph.D Livestock Production Systems of Egerton University

14. Strategies for ameliorating stressful production environment for dairy production in Tanzanian smallholder farms

Dismas Shija, (Tanzanian), PhD Livestock Production Systems, Egerton University, 2023

13. Assessing the influence of positive deviance and collaborative learning on improving cassava production and marketing in Nyando climate-smart villages, Kenya

Paul Ochieng’ Tana (Kenyan), Ph.D. Agricultural and Rural Innovation Studies, Egerton University, 2023

12. Improving milk quality of dairy systems in Kenya

Simon Ndungu Nyokabi, (Kenyan), Ph.D. Livestock Production Systems, Wageningen University, Netherlands, 2023

11. Strengthening innovation capacities of smallholder farmers to address fodder scarcity and low market participation in Mosop Sub-County of Nandi County, Kenya.

Beatrice Chepkoech Tuei (Kenyan), Ph.D. Agricultural and Rural Innovation, Egerton University.

10. Coliform milk contamination in smallholder and pastoral dairy value chains in Kenya and its implication on post-harvest losses and consumer safety.

Nato Samuel Muyoma (Kenyan), Ph.D. Food Science, Egerton University.

9. Assessing the prevalence of endometritis and associated influence on the performance of smallholder zero-grazed dairy cows in Rwanda.

Pascal Nyabinwa (Rwandese), Ph.D. Livestock Production Systems, Egerton University. 2021

8.  Assessing Prevalence, Biosecurity Measures, and Lost carcass value associated with Porcine Cysticercosis along the Pork value chain in Busia and Kakamega counties, Kenya.

Marie - Françoise Mwabonimana (Rwandese), Ph.D. Livestock Production Systems, Egerton University. 2021

7. Breeding practices for sustainable intensification of smallholder dairy production in Kenya. Migose Salome Atieno (Kenya). PhD Livestock Production Systems, Wageningen University, Netherlands. 2020

6. Effects of drought on livestock assets and use of seasonal climate forecast in Baringo County, Kenya.

Richard Ochieng’ (Kenya), PhD Geography, Egerton University. 2017

5. Assessing farm-level practices affecting milk production, quality and postharvest losses in smallholder dairy and pastoral camel herds of Kenya.

Kashongwe Basole Olivier (DRC), Ph.D. Livestock Production Systems. Egerton University, 2017

4. Comparative analysis of economic efficiency of different milk production systems in Uasin Gishu County of Kenya.

Michael Bett Kibiego (Kenyan), Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, Egerton University. 2016

3. Associations between nutritional metabolites and hormonal profiles with reproductive performance of lactating cows.

Identie Douglas (Kenyan), Ph.D. Animal Science, Egerton University, 2015.

2. Development of a multi-objective dairy ration formulation program for improved productivity and environmental sustainability.

Stanley P. Mutua (Kenyan). Ph.D. Animal Science, Egerton University, 2014.

1. An evaluation of feeding strategies to support the Isiolo peri-urban camel production system in Northern Kenya.

 Isaack Mohamed Noor (Kenya), Ph.D.  Animal Science, Egerton University, 2013

OTHER SOCIETIES

 

a.    The Circular Food Systems Network (Affiliate of the Global Research Alliance for agricultural greenhouse gases)

b.    Animal Production Society of Kenya (Member # APSK/0012)

c.     International Society of Organic Agriculture Research

d.    The African Technology Policy Studies Networks (ATPS), Kenyan chapter

e.    Kenya Camel Association

 

 

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