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Aan 101: Introduction To Animal Science Question Paper

Aan 101: Introduction To Animal Science

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Animal Science

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2014

MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE WITH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(MAIN CAMPUS)

AAN 101: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE

Date:27th November 2014 Time: 8.30-10.30am

INSTRUCTIONS:
.Read all questions carefully.
.Section ONE carries 30 marks, Section II accounts for 40 marks. Each question in section II carries 20 marks. Answer any TWO questions in section II.

MASENO UNIVERSITY ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

SECTION I.
1.Define the following terms and phrases (2 marks each)
a.Animal welfare

b.Seasonal breeder

c.Animal production system

d.Longevity in animal breeding

e.Gallinaceae

2.Distinguish between the following terms, phrases or categories (2 marks each)
a.Two breeds of exotic goats that account for leading hybrid milk goats in Kenya.

b.Beef and dairy breeds of cattle.

c.Two leading pig breeds in the Maseno University farm.

d.A duck and a goose.

e.nutrition and diet.

f.Domestic and wild caprine of the genus capra.

3.Explain the following;
a.The role of herd health in routine farm practice (4 marks)

b.The role of per capita income in livestock production system (4 marks)

SECTION II.Answer ANY TWO questions from this section.
1.
a.Explain in detail the role of breed in dairy performance in relation to milk yield and milk quality
(10 marks)

b.What is milk quality and how is it evaluated at a milk collecting center. (10 marks)

2.There are several factors that influence the performance of livestock production in an Agricultural enterprise. Name two main factors and discuss the role of each (20 marks)

3.Discuss the source and role of digestive enzymes in nourishment. (20 marks)

4.Explain the estrous cycle of a cow, heat detection and the advantages of artificial insemination
(20 marks)

Aan 101: Introduction To Animal Science Question Paper

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