Ansc250:Principles Of Animal Production Question Paper
Ansc250:Principles Of Animal Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE : ANSC 250
COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME:2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ''''''Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any Other TWO Questions in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
a) Discuss reasons why man domesticated animals. (5marks)
b) Giving examples, categorise livestock according to their digestive
systems. (5marks)
Question Two
a) Briefly discuss stress and its effect on livestock production. (5marks)
b) Explain estrous synchronization and state its advantages. (5marks)
Question Three
a) How does super ovulation assist in improving livestock. (5marks)
b) Define organic animal product and discuss how they compare with conventional product. (5marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
a) Livestock production system are gradually changing from extensive to intensive. Discuss the reason for this change. (10marks)
b) Discuss FIVE management practices that may be instituted by a farmer to improve reproductive efficiency to his livestock. (10marks)
Question Five
Discuss the following livestock production systems highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. (20marks)
a) Grass based (extensive) production system
b) landless/ industrial production system.
Question Six
a) Discuss use of biotechnology in animal production. (10marks)
b) Discuss the constraints facing animal production in Kenya. (10marks)
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