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Aap 2301 : Introduction To Range Management Question Paper

Aap 2301 : Introduction To Range Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Animal Science

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2012/2013

THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

AAP 2301 : INTRODUCTION TO RANGE MANAGEMENT

DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND
ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.
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Q1. (a) Define the following terms:

(i) Stocking rate. [1 mark]
(ii) Pastoralism. [1 mark]
(iii) Herd splitting. [1 mark]
(iv) Succession. [1 mark]
(v) Range condition. [1 mark]

(b) Name four zoonotic diseases. [2 marks]

(c) List five important grass species native to Kenya rangelands.
[5 marks]

(d) Describe three ecological zones of Kenyan rangelands.
[6 marks]

(e) Name factors that influence vegetation dynamics.
[3 marks]
(f) Outline how the following improves rangelands:

(i) Bush control. [3 marks]
(ii) Re-seeding. [3 marks]
(iii) Water development. [3 marks]

Q2. Discuss grazing systems. [20 marks]

Q3. Discuss range monitoring. [20 marks]

Q4. Discuss multiple uses of rangelands. [20 marks]

Aap 2301 : Introduction To Range Management Question Paper

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