Ansc350:General Animal Production Question Paper

Ansc350:General Animal Production

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANSC 350
UNIT TITLE : GENERAL ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : TWO HOURS

SECTION A (Answer ALL the questions)

Question One
Briefly explain the criteria for picking eggs for incubation. (4 Marks)
Briefly mention the routine activities performed on young piglets between birth and weaning. (6 Marks)

Question Two
Briefly discuss the role of livestock in human lives. (8 Marks)

Question Three

Discuss the management systems of beef cattle between weaning and slaughter.

(6 Marks)

Weaning is a highly stressing period for young animals. Explain

management practices that are put in place to reduce effects of stress
at weaning. (6 Marks)

SECTION B (Answer any two questions)

Question Four
Discuss the nutritional management of a dairy cow through the reproductive cycle of one year. (20 Marks)

Question Five
Compare and contrast intensive and extensive systems of livestock production. (20 Marks)

Question Six

Discuss the management of sheep between birth and first mating.

(20 Marks)

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