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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: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 : ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING
UNIT CODE : ANSC 557


TIME: 3 HOURS

SECTION A

Answer all the questions

Question One

Only a fraction of the gross energy of a feed is available to animals. Explain.

(5 Marks)


Briefly explain the factors that influence feed digestibility.

(8 Marks)


Briefly explain the factors that influence protein requirements.

(8 Marks)

Question Two

List three common feed additives and explain their role in nutrition. (9 marks)

SECTION B

Answer any two questions

Question Three

Discuss nutrition challenges faced by animals kept under nomadic systems in Kenya range lands.

(10 marks)

Suggest possible interventions to improve their nutritional status. (5 marks)

Question Four
List five feed processing methods and explain their benefits to livestock. (15 marks)

Question Five

Nutritional quality of pasture varies with stage of maturity. Explain.

(5 marks)


Compare continuous method of pasture utilization with rotational method of utilization.

(10 marks)






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