Ansc350:General Animal Production Question Paper
Ansc350:General Animal Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANSC 350
UNIT TITLE : GENERAL ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : TWO HOURS
SECTION A (Answer ALL the questions)
Question One
Briefly explain the criteria for picking eggs for incubation. (4 Marks)
Briefly mention the routine activities performed on young piglets between birth and weaning. (6 Marks)
Question Two
Briefly discuss the role of livestock in human lives. (8 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss the management systems of beef cattle between weaning and slaughter.
(6 Marks)
Weaning is a highly stressing period for young animals. Explain
management practices that are put in place to reduce effects of stress
at weaning. (6 Marks)
SECTION B (Answer any two questions)
Question Four
Discuss the nutritional management of a dairy cow through the reproductive cycle of one year. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Compare and contrast intensive and extensive systems of livestock production. (20 Marks)
Question Six
Discuss the management of sheep between birth and first mating.
(20 Marks)
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