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Ansc 557:Animal Nutrition And Feed Analysis Question Paper

Ansc 557:Animal Nutrition And Feed Analysis

Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AUGUST, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ANSC 557
UNIT CODE : ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEED ANALYSIS

TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ''''''Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ANY TWO in Section B

SECTION A

Question One
a) Using appropriate examples explain the factors that influence protein quality. (8marks)
b) List THREE common feed additives and explain their role in livestock feeding. (6marks)
c) Briefly explain the effects of the following factors on feed intake and utilization livestock. (10marks)
i) Nutritional deficiencies in feed
ii) Age.
d) Briefly explain the information you need to formulate feed. (6marks)

SECTION B

Question Two

Availability of feeds is a major constrait in animal production especially in rangelards, outline approaches to ensure feed sufficiency in asals. (15marks)

Question Three
a) Discuss factors that influence feed digestion by livestock. (10marks)
b) Discuss moulds in livestock feeding. (5marks)

Question Four
a) Discuss sources and functions of minerals in livestock feeding.
(10marks)
b) Explain the factors that determine protein requirements by livestock.
(5marks)

Ansc 557:Animal Nutrition And Feed Analysis Question Paper

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