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Ansc 724: Livestock Feeds Processing Technology Question Paper

Ansc 724: Livestock Feeds Processing Technology

Course:Master Of Science In Animal Nutrition

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTER OF SCIENCE (ANIMAL NUTRITION)

ANSC 724: LIVESTOCK FEEDS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

STREAMS: M.Sc. (AN. NUTRITION) Y1S1 TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 11/12/2012 2.30 P.M – 5.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions.

1. (a) Define the terms “quality assurance” as used in feed manufacturing. [4 marks]
(b) Discuss the ways of ensuring products of high quality by feed manufacturers.
[10 marks]
(c) Describe ways of minimizing dust generation in a feed manufacturing plant.
[6 marks]
2. Pellets are becoming more popular in the feed manufacturing sector.

(a) Give advantages of pellet making. [8 marks]
(b) Discuss the important processes in pellet manufacture. [12 marks]

3. (a) Define the term “starch gelatinization” and describe its role in feed processing.
[6 marks]
(b) Describe the grinding processes indicating the situations under which
they are used. [6 marks]
(c) Discuss the effects of extrusion process on the quality of feeds. [8 marks]

4. (a) Briefly discuss the main reasons of processing animal feeds. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss the various groups of additives used in feed manufacturing.
[10 marks]

5. Describe the procedure for evaluating the suitability of using a new feedstuff ingredients in feed manufacturing. [20 marks]

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