Ansc551:Ruminant Nutrition Question Paper
Ansc551:Ruminant Nutrition
Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, MAY, 2012
UNIT TITLE : RUMINANT NUTRITION
UNIT CODE : ANSC 551
TIME: 3 HOURS
Instructions:
SECTION A: Answer all the questions in this section
Question One
Mention and explain briefly four functions of the rumen.
(8mks)
Differentiate between structural and non structural carbohydrates found in plants.
(4mks)
Question Two
Briefly explain how and why ruminant maintain an optimum ph (6-7) in the rumen.
(6mks)
List and explain two classes of herbivores.
(4mks)
Question Three
Briefly discuss cellulose digestion and utilization by ruminants. (8mks)
SECTION B: Answer any two questions
Question Four
Discuss the role of the various rumen micro flora in protein digestion by ruminants. (15mks)
Question Five
Discuss fat digestion and utilization by ruminants.
(10mks)
Discuss vitamins metabolism by ruminal bacteria.
(5mks)
Question Six
Discuss positive and negative contribution of ruminant to human lives. (15mks)
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