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Ansc557:Animal Nutrients And Feeding Question Paper

Ansc557:Animal Nutrients And Feeding 

Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, MAY, 2012 (DAY)
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL NUTRIENTS AND FEEDING
UNIT CODE : ANSC 557


TIME: 3 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer all questions in A and any two in B.

SECTION A

Question One

Protein quality is not a major consideration in formulating ruminant diet but very critical in preparing non-ruminant diet. Explain. (5mks)
Rations for ruminants should contains at least 30% fibre while ratios for non-ruminant should not have more than 10% fibre. Explain. (6mks)

Question Two
Explain the effect of the following factors on food intake and utilization. (10mks)

Environmental temperature
Water availability

Question Three
Discuss the roles of three named food additives in animal feeding. (9mks)

SECTION B

Question Four
Discuss the factors that regulate food intake in livestock. (15mks)

Question Five

Why do we process animal feeds?

(5mks)

List and explain five common feed processing methods.

(10mks)

Question Six
Kenya does not produce soya beans cake, the main protein source for non ruminant diet. This has forced the feed manufacturers to use other lower quality proteins. Discuss the consequences of this on the poultry industry. (15mks)






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