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Ansc 556:Livestock Production Systems Question Paper

Ansc 556:Livestock Production Systems 

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, AUGUST, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ANSC 556
UNIT CODE : LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS


TIME: 3 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS: ''''''Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ANY TWO in Section B

SECTION A

Question One

Briefly explain the factors that determine choice of animal production system.
(10marks)

Question Two
Briefly discuss the role of livestock in rural development and poverty allevation. (10marks)

Question Three
Highlight some of the instances where traditional roles of livestock have become irrelevant. (10marks)

SECTION B

Question Four

Feeding is the most important limiting factor in smaller holder dairy
production. Discuss. (15marks)

Question Five
Discuss factors limiting livestock production in Kenya. (15marks)

Question Six
Discuss a production system based on sustainability, ecologically social acceptability and economic viability. (15marks)






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