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Anhe 022:Herd Health Management Question Paper

Anhe 022:Herd Health Management

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANHE 022
UNIT TITLE : HERD HEALTH MANAGEMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer all the questions

SECTION A

Question One

Explain the importance of colostrums in calf rearing.

(4 marks)

Discuss the importance of heifer management practices.

(4 marks)

Explain the aims of good calf rearing managements.

(4 marks)

Discuss the signs of parturition in dairy cows.

(4 marks)

Discuss the key areas of concern in a clinical case study.

(5 marks)

Explain the signs of heat in dairy cattles’.

(5 marks)

Differentiate between ectoparasites and endoparasites giving three examples in each case and show how each can be prevented.

(6 marks)

SECTION B

Question Two

Discuss the disadvantages of natural methods of mating of dairy cows.

(5 marks)

Explain the advantages of the following herd management practices.

(3 marks)

1. Ear notching

2. De worming

3. Castrating piglets

Discuss the four signs of worm infestation in cattle.

(2 marks)

Question Three

Discuss any five factors influencing the conception rate in dairy cows.

(5 marks)

Discuss the processes of parturition in dairy animals.

(3 marks)

Explain the meaning of steaming up and gestation period giving examples.

(2 marks)

Question Four

Explain the factors which influence the concentration of vital antibodies in colostrums.

(3 marks)

Discuss the gestation management in dairy cows.

(2 marks)

Explain the disadvantages of Artificial insemination.

(2 marks)

What is dystocia.

(1 mark)

Explain the causes of dystocia.

(2 marks)

Question Five

Explain the causes of common scars in calves and ways it can be prevented.

(5 marks)

Discuss the procedures used for taking the temperature of an animal

(2 marks)

Define the following terms as used to describe the breathing rate.

(3 marks)

1. Polynea

2. Oligopnea

3. Dyspnoea

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