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Principles Of Animal Production Question Paper

Principles Of Animal Production

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension

Institution: Pwani University question papers

Exam Year:2012

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
2nd
YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BSC. AGED
COURSE CODE/TITLE:
KRM 203: PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
END OF SEMESTER:1
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (40 marks)
Question 1.
a.
State the superiority of science
-
based skills over the cultural
-
based skills in animal
production
(2 marks).
b.
State the economy value of the animal industry in sub
-
Saharan region of Africa.
(2 marks)
c.
Briefly explain any four (4) constraints of animal production in Africa (6 marks)
Question 2.
a.
What are the key performance indicators in Pig production
(4 marks)
b.
Briefly discuss the principles of pig production under the following subtitles
(6 marks.)
i. Feeding and Digestion
ii. Reproduction
Question 3
a. Explain the management routines for laying hens
(4 marks)
b. Describe the characteristics of these rabbit breeds.
(6 marks)
i. Flemish Giant
ii. Chinchilla
ii. New Zealand White
iv. Californian
Question 4
a.
What is the difference between
Hen
-
day and hen
–
housed egg production.
(2 marks)
b. Explain how these factors affect a breed improvemen
t programme (6 marks)
Page
2
of
2
i. . Selection Differential
ii.
Heritability
c. List down any four(4) mechanisms of defence against heat by animals
(2 markas)
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO (2) QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)
Question 5.
Discuss the strategies for advancing animal production in Kenya. Give examples in each
case.
(15 marks)
Question 6.
Discuss the concept of energy balance in the physical
evironment and the stress of heat to animal
productivity
(15 marks).
Question 7.
Explain the main routine management practices free range sheep and goats
(15 marks)
Student will discuss the below topics/practices:
(15 marks)

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