Ansc350:General Animal Production Question Paper
Ansc350:General Animal Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RD TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : ANSC 350
UNIT TITLE : GENERAL ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL the questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Explain the role of livestock in human lives stating why man domesticated livestock?
(10marks)
State some of the contributions the animal has given to clothing industry and other non-food production.
(5marks)
Name at least FIVE typical methods of food preservation. (5marks)
Question Two
What characteristics is the grading of animal products based? (3marks)
Give the composition of meat under:-
Physical composition
Chemical composition.
(3marks)
SECTION B
Question Three
Describe the morphology of poultry digestive.
(10marks)
The ruminant represents a classic example of symbiotic association between mammal and micro-organism. Discuss.
(10marks)
Question Four
Certain factors are critical to establish a successful dairy farm. Discuss.
(20marks)
Question Five
Discuss milk let down under the following:-
Hormone responsible
The stimulant for milk secretion.
(10marks)
Discuss factors affecting Ewe fertility.
(10marks)
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