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Anhe 032:Reproductive Physiology And Obstetrical Question Paper

Anhe 032:Reproductive Physiology And Obstetrical

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : ANHE 032
UNIT TITLE : REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND OBSTETRICAL DISORDERS
TIME : TWO HOURS

Instructions: Answer question One (Compulsory) in section A and any other two questions in section B.

SECTION I

Question One

Explain the functions of testosterone hormone in males

(5mks)

Write down four bacterial diseases which cause infertility in cattle. (5mks)

State three stages of calving down in cattle.

(3mks)

Write down three secondary sex organs in female animals.

(3mks)

Name five secondary sex organs in male animals.

(5mks)

What are repeat breeders?

(2mks)

Name two functions of ovary in female animals.

(2mks)

State two functions of testicles in male animals.

(2mks)

State four functions of estrogen hormone in female animals.

(4mks)

SECTION B

Question Two

Explain four factors responsible for repeat breeding in cows. (8mks)

Explain how genetic factors affect puberty age in cows.

(4mks)

Explain the following terms

(8mks)

Fertilization
Implantation
Gestation
Calving

Question Three

Explain two environmental factors affecting puberty age in cows. (8mks)

Explain five guidelines for reducing dystocia in cattle.

(10mks)

What is dystocia?

(2mks)

Question Four

Explain four circumstances at which a farmer would call a vet during calving down of a cow.

(8mks)

List down five activities necessary immediately the calf is born. (5mks)
Write down three signs of labour during calving down in cattle. (3mks)

Explain how you can assist a cow incase of the following malpresentition during birth.

(4mks)

Head first, withdrawn front legs
Head withdrawn

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