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Below is a diagram of a sheep with some parts labeled A, B, and C. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow. (i) What operation...

Below is a diagram of a sheep with some parts labeled A, B, and C. Study
the diagram and answer the questions that follow.
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(i) What operation is usually carried out on the part labeled A during a sheep’s early stages of life?
(ii) Why is it necessary to carryout the operation in (i) above?
(iii) At what stage of sheep should the operation in (i) above be carried out?
(iv) Give two methods of carrying out the operation in (i) above,
(v) Which operation is usually carried out on part labeled B
(vi) What problem would occur if the operation in (V) above is not carried out?
(vii) How should the sheep beheld when shearing wool around part labeled C?

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Kavungya
(i) Docking/ Tailing
(ii)? To facilitate mating/ to ease mating
? To control blow fly attack
? To ensure uniform distribution of fat

(iii) 1-2 weeks after birth
(iv)? Use of elastrators and rubber ring
? Use of sharp knife
? Use of a docking iron

(v) Hoof trimming
(vi) The animal would become lame
Foot rot may develop
(vii) In a sitting position facing away from the person shearing
Kavungya answered the question on March 25, 2019 at 06:10

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