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Agro 00271: Pasture And Fodder Management Question Paper

Agro 00271: Pasture And Fodder Management

Course:Certificate In Animal Health And Production

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

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

AGRO 00271: PASTURE AND FODDER MANAGEMENT

STREAMS: CERT (ANHE) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Label your answer clearly.
Don’t mix up answers.

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY TWO IN SECTION B.

SECTION A:

QUESTION ONE:

(a) Define the following terms as used in pasture and fodder crop managements. [3 marks]

(i) Pasture

(ii) Grassland

(iii) Ecosystem

(b) Explain three factors to consider when establishing pasture. [6 marks]

QUESTION TWO:

(a) List five characteristics of a good pasture plants. [5 marks]

(b) List five factors that affect the carrying capacity and the stocking rate. [5 marks]

QUESTION THREE:

Explain five methods used for improving natural pastures. [10 marks]

QUESTION FOUR:

(a) List three modifications of the rotational grazing. [3 marks]

(b) Briefly explain four factors that affect pasture production fluctuation curve.
[8 marks]

SECTION B:

QUESTION FIVE:

(a) Define the term Seed dormancy. [3 marks]

(b) Explain methods that can be used to break seed dormancy. [12 marks]

QUESTION SIX:

(a) State six factors which influence seed rate during planting pasture. [6 marks]

(b) Describe the process of making baled hay. [5 marks]

(c) State four challenges faced by farmers during pasture improvement. [4 marks]

QUESTION SEVEN:

(a) List three advantages of under sowing as a method of establishing pasture. [3 marks]

(b) Discuss continuous grazing systems stating two advantages and four disadvantages.
[12 marks]

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