Ansc557:Animal Nutrients And Feeding Question Paper
Ansc557:Animal Nutrients And Feeding
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, APRIL, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING
UNIT CODE : ANSC 557
TIME: 3 HOURS
SECTION A
Answer all the questions
Question One
Only a fraction of the gross energy of a feed is available to animals. Explain.
(5 Marks)
Briefly explain the factors that influence feed digestibility.
(8 Marks)
Briefly explain the factors that influence protein requirements.
(8 Marks)
Question Two
List three common feed additives and explain their role in nutrition. (9 marks)
SECTION B
Answer any two questions
Question Three
Discuss nutrition challenges faced by animals kept under nomadic systems in Kenya range lands.
(10 marks)
Suggest possible interventions to improve their nutritional status. (5 marks)
Question Four
List five feed processing methods and explain their benefits to livestock. (15 marks)
Question Five
Nutritional quality of pasture varies with stage of maturity. Explain.
(5 marks)
Compare continuous method of pasture utilization with rotational method of utilization.
(10 marks)
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