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Ansc 00360: Non-Ruminant Production Question Paper

Ansc 00360: Non-Ruminant Production

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

ANSC 00360: NON-RUMINANT PRODUCTION

STREAM: CERT (ANHE) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 16/8/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

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

SECTION A: Answer all questions in this section [40 marks]

1. (a) Define the following terms as used in non-ruminant production.

i. Breed [2 marks]
ii. Sow [2 marks]
iii. Supercedure [2 marks]

(b) Apart from landrace and Yorkshire, list any other four breeds of pigs. [4 marks]

2. (a) List four preweaning practices carried out on rabbits. [4 marks]

(b) Give six criteria for selecting breeding doe. [4 marks]

3. (a) Differentiate between the two forms of semi-intensive system of poultry production. [4 marks]

(b) List three products obtained from poultry giving atleast one use of each. [6 marks]

4. (a) State any two dance performed by honey bees as a means of communication, giving a message that each dance convey to the hive mates. [4 marks]

(b) List the first 6 steps followed in honey harvesting. [6 marks]

SECTION B: Answer any TWO questions

5. (a) Outline five economic importances of non-ruminants. [10 marks]

(b) List any five factors that hinder effective marketing of non-ruminant products. [5 marks]

6. (a) Briefly discuss any six factors to consider before starting a poultry enterprise.
[9 marks]

(b) Explain any 3 ways of improving free range system of poultry production. [6 marks]

7. (a) State any five signs of stress, disease and parasite infestation in fish. [5 marks]

(b) Outline any five preventive measures of diseases and parasites in fish. [10 marks]

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