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Ansc 00111: Introduction To Animal Health And Production Question Paper

Ansc 00111: Introduction To Animal Health And Production

Course:Certificate In Animal Health And Production

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

ANSC 00111: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

STREAMS: CERT. (ANSC) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 11/12/2012 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions in Section A and any two in Section B.

SECTION A: (40 MARKS) Answer all questions.

Q1. (a) Based on body appearance, what are the differences between dairy cattle and
beef cattle? [5 marks]

(b) Name five categories of disease-causing agents. [5 marks]

Q2. What are the differences between intensive livestock production system and extensive livestock production system? [10 marks]

Q3. (a) Define the following terms:

(i) Pathogen
(ii) Infection
(iii) Antibodies
(iv) Zoonosis
(v) Quarantine

(b) What is the difference between passive immunity and active immunity?
[3 marks]

(c) What are the possible dangers of vaccination? [2 marks]

Q4. (a) Discuss the importance of the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya.
[5 marks]

(b) Name the various methods of communicating with farmers. [5 marks]

SECTION B: (30 MARKS) Answer any two questions.

Q5. (a) List and describe the roles of animal agriculture. [12 marks]

(b) With regard to livestock farming, define: animal breed and animal
type. [3 marks]

Q6. List and describe five factors that influence the spread of disease in animals.
[15 marks]

Q7. (a) List and describe the functions of five basic nutrients required by all
animals. [10 marks]

(b) Describe a Jersey cow in terms of colour, size, milk production (per lactation)
and milk butterfat content. [5 marks]

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