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Kap 100:Introduction To Animal Science Question Paper

Kap 100:Introduction To Animal Science 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(AGRICULTURE,ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT)

KAP 100:INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE
DATE:TUESDAY 27TH MARCH,2012
TIME:8.00AM-10.00AM

INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS.

1.
(a)Outline the contribution of the livestock sub-sector to the Kenyan economy.[10 marks]

(b)List the important features in the description of an animal production system.[10 marks]

(c)Write briefly on the role of animal production in human nutrition.[5 marks]


2.Outline the animal production and distribution patterns in the sub-Saharan Africa in relation to ecological determinants.[15 marks]


3.Discuss the crop-livestock systems of the tropical highlands and indicate their unique contribution to the national economy.[15 marks]


4.Describe the following animal industries in Kenya,highlighting their economic importance:

(i)Sheep and Goat [8 marks]

(ii)Apiculture [7 marks]


5.Discuss the importance of milk processing showing the various products and their nutritional value.[15 marks]






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