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Ansc 00250: Ruminant Production Question Paper

Ansc 00250: 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 00250: RUMINANT PRODUCTION

STREAM: CERT (ANHE) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
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 ruminant production

(i) Maiden ewe [2 marks]

(ii) Gimmer [2 marks]

(iii) Wether [2 marks]

(b) List four phases of estrus in sheep [4 marks]

2. (a) Write short notes on the following feeding systems used in ruminant husbandry
(i) Trough feeding [3 marks]
(ii) Pasture feeding [3 marks]
(iii) Grazing in rangelands [3 marks]

(b) What do you understand by the term synergistic feeding as applied in ruminant feeding [1 mark]

3. (a) List any four factors that determine length of gestation period in cattle. [4 marks]

(b) List two weaning practices practiced by dairy farmers to wean their calves
[2 marks]

(c) State four criteria followed when weaning dairy calves. [4 marks]

4. (a) Give at least one function of the following hormones in ruminant reproduction.
(i) Progesterone [1 mark]
(ii) Estrogen [1 mark]
(iii) Luteinizing Hormone (LH) [1 mark]
(iv) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) [1 mark]

(b) List six factors to consider when selecting breeding bucks [6 marks]

SECTION B: Answer any two questions

5. (a) Discuss how carbohydrates overload lead to laminitis in equines. [9 marks]

(b) List any six clinical signs of laminitis in equines. [6 marks]

6. (a) Define the term selection as applied in breeding giving two examples. [3 marks]

(b) Discuss six factors to consider when designing a selection program in ruminant husbandry. [12 marks]

7. (a) State two systems of housing dairy calves. [2 marks]

(b) List nine desirable features of a calf pen. [9 marks]

(c) Small holder is one of the production systems used in ruminant production. State any four features of this production system. [4 marks]

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