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Ansc 00210: Routine Livestock Practices (Practical) Question Paper

Ansc 00210: Routine Livestock Practices (Practical)

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 00210: ROUTINE LIVESTOCK PRACTICES (PRACTICAL)

STREAMS: CERT (ANHE) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 7/12/2012 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all Questions.

1. (a) Explain management practices for clean milk production. [10 marks]

(b) Give five (5) objectives that would lead to a successful programme of
replacement heifers in a dairy herd. [5 marks]

2. (a) What are the benefits of colostrum to a new born calf? [5 marks]

(b) Explain the major routine activities carried out in rearing of calves. [5 marks]

3. (a) Outline routine management practices carried out in pigs other than those carried
out in piglets. [8 marks]

(b) When are the following done to piglets?

(i) First iron injection
(ii) Weaning [2 marks]

4. When and why are the following practices carried out in sheep?

(i) Disease control
(ii) Hoof trimming
(iii) Docking
(iv) Castration
(v) Identification [5 marks]

5. What are the routine practices done on rabbits? [5 marks]

6. (a) Name and give the characteristics of poultry rearing system preferred for
breeding flock. [2 marks]

(b) Give its advantages and disadvantages. [3 marks]

7. (a) Describe the type of bees in a colony and their roles. [5 marks]

(b) Honey harvesting require total protective kit and specified tools.

(i) Give a list of protective kit [2 marks]
(ii) A list of tools required. [3 marks]

8. (a) What are the feeding tips that you could give to a fish farmer? [5 marks]

(b) Discuss harvesting methods and the common methods used. [5 marks]

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