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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:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : ANHE 032
UNIT TITLE : REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND OBSTETRICAL

DISORDERS
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two question in section B

SECTION A

Question One

Explain the following terms as used in reproductive physiology

(5 marks)

Fertilization
Implantation
Crestation period
Calving
Dystocia.

Explain the functions of testicles in male animals.

(2 Marks)

Discuss the three stages of calving down in cattle.

(3 marks)

Explain the functions of ovary in female animals.

(2 marks)

Discuss the functions of estrogen hormone in female animals.

(4 marks)

What are the activities necessary immediately the calf is born?

(5 Marks)

What are the signs of calving down in cattle?

(4 Marks)

SECTION B

Question Two

Explain five guidelines for reducing Dystocia in cattle.

(10 Marks)

Discuss factors responsible for repeat breeding in cows.

(8 Marks)

What are four bacterial diseases which causes infertility in cows? (2 Marks)

Question Three

Explain how genetic factors affect puberty age in cows.

(2 Marks)

Discuss two environmental factors affecting puberty age in cows. (4 marks)
Explain four circumstances for

which a farmer would call you during calving down of a cow.

(8 Marks)

What are each three secondary sex organs of a male and a female in animals?

(6 Marks)

Question Four

Explain how you can assist a cow incase of the following malpresentation during calving down.

(4 Marks)

Head first withdrawn front legs.
Head withdrawn

Puberty is a gradual quantitative phenomenon rather than an acute and qualitative endocrinological event. Discuss.

(5 Marks)

Give five importance reasons for heat synchronization in cows.

(10 marks)

What is anovulatory heat?

(1 Mark)

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