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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, DECEMBER, 2013
UNIT TITLE : RUMINANT NUTRITION
UNIT CODE : ANSC 551


TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

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

SECTION A

Question One

Mention and briefly explain the functions of the rumen

(6 Marks)

Briefly explain how and why ruminants maintain an optimum pH in the rumen.

(6 marks)

Discuss cellulose utilization by ruminants.

(6 marks)

Question Two

Briefly explain ammonia utilization by ruminants

(6 Marks)

Outline the effects of excessive grain intake by ruminant

(6 marks)

SECTION B

Question Three
Discuss the role of various rumen microfloras in protein digestion by ruminants (15 marks)

Question Four
Discuss vitamin and mineral digestion and utilization by ruminant (15 Marks)

Question Five
Discuss the positive and negative contributions of ruminants to human lives. (15 marks)






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