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Ansc551:Ruminant Nutrition Question Paper

Ansc551:Ruminant Nutrition 

Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, APRIL, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ANSC 551
UNIT CODE : RUMINANT NUTRITION


TIME: 3 HOURS

SECTION A

Answer all the questions.

Question One
Briefly explain how and why ruminants maintain an optimum ph of 6-7 in the rumen. (10 marks)

Question Two
Briefly discuss cellulose digestion and utilization by ruminants. (10 marks)

Question Three
Discuss positive and negative contribution of ruminant to human lives. (10 marks)

Question Four
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of rumen microflora. (15 marks)

Question Five
Briefly discuss the following systems of pasture utilization; (15 Marks)

Continuous grazing
Rotational grazing
Cut and carry

Question Six
List and explain five factors that negatively influence feed intake and digestion by ruminants. (15 Marks)






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