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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:2011

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANSC 250
UNIT TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO questions.

SECTION A: Answer ALL the questions

Question One.

Briefly discuss the grading of meat and eggs

(6mks)

Explain citrus synchronization and state its advantage.

(4mks)

Question Two.
Categorize domestic animals according to their digestive system and feed consumed. (8mks)

Question Three.

Why do we study animal behavior?

(2mks)

List and explain three types of animal behavior

(6mks)

Explain four factors that affect growth

(4mks)

SECTION B Answer any TWO Questions (40marks) ''''''''

Question Four

Discuss the importance of livestock to human lives.

(10mks)

Discuss the challenges facing livestock production today.

(10mks)

Question Five.

Describe the adjustments animals make when environmental temperatures are higher or lower than their thermal neutral zone.

(10mks)

Discuss the management activities for animal welfare in hot and cold environments.

(10mks)

Question Six.
Discuss the following livestock production systems highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. (20mks)

Grass based (extensive) production systems
Landless/industrial production system.

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