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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 3RD TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : ANSC 250
UNIT TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS





INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL the questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B

SECTION A

Question One

i)

Explain how reproductive efficiency is measured. (5marks)
ii) Testosterone and estrogen are major hormones of reproduction state where they are reproduction state where they are produced and what function do they perform? (8marks)

i)

What Is Parturition? (4marks)
ii) What is the role of testis in reproduction? (4marks)

i)

What is Embryo Transfer (ET)? (4marks)
ii) List the advantages and disadvantages of Embryo transfer.
(5marks)

SECTION B

Question Two

Explain the steps involved during Embryo Transfer.

(6marks)

List some examples of Animal Biotechnology.

(4marks)

Explain the anatomical parts of the egg.

(5marks)

Discuss factors affecting egg laying.

(5marks)

Question Three

Name the basic types of digestive systems in domestic animals. (8marks)

Explain how ruminant digestive system is different to that of monogastrics?

(8marks)

Explain the role of micro-organisms in ruminants stomach.

(4marks)

Question Four

Explain the term ’pseudo-ruminant’ and name an example.

(6marks)

What do you understand by Metabolisable Energy (ME)?

(6marks)

Explain various feed types.

(6marks)

Name a few essential amino acids.

(2marks)






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