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Ansc250:Principles Of Animal Production Question Paper

Ansc250:Principles Of Animal Production

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (SCHOOLBASED) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : ANSC 250
UNIT TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer all questions in section A and any two in Section B.

SECTION A

Question One

Explain five causes of infertility in livestock.

(5 Marks)

Why is castration an important management tool in livestock production?

(4 mark)

What makes estrus synchronization a popular tool of livestock management?

(6 Marks)

Question Two

How does livestock affect human life?

(10 Marks)

What are the reasons for poor development of pig industry in Kenya?

(5 Marks)

SECTION B

Question Three
What are the effects of the following environment conditions on animal production? (20 marks)

Day length
Radiation
Humidity
Altitude
Rainfall

Question Four
Write brief notes on the following; (20 marks)

Grass based livestock production
Intensive livestock production

Question Five

In what ways is livestock management enriched by study of animal behavior.

(10 marks)

Briefly explain how animals cope with new environments.

(10 marks)

Ansc250:Principles Of Animal Production Question Paper

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