Ansc250:Principles Of Animal Production Question Paper
Ansc250:Principles Of Animal Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANSC 250
UNIT TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO questions.
SECTION A: Answer ALL the questions
Question One.
Briefly discuss the grading of meat and eggs
(6mks)
Explain citrus synchronization and state its advantage.
(4mks)
Question Two.
Categorize domestic animals according to their digestive system and feed consumed. (8mks)
Question Three.
Why do we study animal behavior?
(2mks)
List and explain three types of animal behavior
(6mks)
Explain four factors that affect growth
(4mks)
SECTION B Answer any TWO Questions (40marks) ''''''''
Question Four
Discuss the importance of livestock to human lives.
(10mks)
Discuss the challenges facing livestock production today.
(10mks)
Question Five.
Describe the adjustments animals make when environmental temperatures are higher or lower than their thermal neutral zone.
(10mks)
Discuss the management activities for animal welfare in hot and cold environments.
(10mks)
Question Six.
Discuss the following livestock production systems highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. (20mks)
Grass based (extensive) production systems
Landless/industrial production system.
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