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Agro 271: Pastures And Fodder Crops Question Paper

Agro 271: Pastures And Fodder Crops

Course:Animal Science

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2012

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CHUKA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ANIMAL SCIENCE)
AGRO 271: PASTURES AND FODDER CROPS
STREAMS: B.Sc. (ANSC) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 13/12/2012 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
? Answer all questions in Section A.
? Choose two out of the 3 questions in Section B.
? Total mars = 70.
SECTION A:
1. Define the following terms:
(a) Pasture [2 marks]
(b) Fodder [2 marks]
(c) Overgrazing [2 marks]
(d) Rhizomes [2 marks]
2. Citing relevant examples, write short notes on the following:
(a) Fodder legumes [5 marks]
(b) Grazing and leaf area management [5 marks]
(c) How man is responsible for management of pastures and fodder
[5 marks]
(d) Stocking rate [5 marks]
3. Briefly explain methods of breaking seed dormancy. [6 marks]
4. Outline the roles of pastures and fodder crops in sustainable agriculture. [6 marks]
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SECTION B:
5. (a) Describe the stages involved in development of grasses. [6 marks]
(b) Outline the advantages of zero grazing. [4 marks]
(c) Describe mixed grazing as a grazing pattern. [5 marks]
6. (a) Explain the benefits of forage conservation in agriculture. [6 marks]
(b) Outline the qualities of a properly cured hay. [4 marks]
(c) Explain the importance of pasture improvement. [5 marks]
7. Describe the silage making procedure. [15 marks]
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