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 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : ANSC 350
UNIT TITLE : GENERAL ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Answer all questions in section A and any two in section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Briefly explain the criteria for picking eggs for incubation.
(4mks)
Briefly mention the routine activities performed on young piglets between birth and weaning.
(6mks)
Question Two
Briefly discuss the role of livestock in human lives. (8mks)
Question Three
Discuss the management system of beef cattle between weaning and slaughter.
(6mks)
Weaning is a highly stressing period for young animals. Explain management practices that are put in place to reduce effects of stress at weaning.
(6mks)
SECTION B:
Question Four
Discuss the nutrients management of a dairy cow through the reproductive cycle of one year. (20mks)
Question Five
Compare and contrast intensive and extensive systems of livestock production.
(20mks)
Question Six
Discuss the management of sheep between birth and first mating. (20mks)
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