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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:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER, 2012
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING
UNIT CODE : ANSC 557

TIME: 3 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer all questions in section A and any two in section B.

SECTION A

Question One

What do you understand by the term "lituting amino acid?"

(3 marks)

Differentiate between true protein and crude protein.

(4 marks)

Briefly discuss nutrient partitioning after food digestions and absorption.

(8 marks)

Question Two

Using appropriate examples explain the factors that affect nutritive quality pastimes.

(6 marks)

Explain the concept of food formulation and point out factors considered in formulation.

(6 marks)

Explain the effects of heat on food intake and utilization.

(3 marks)

SECTION B

Question Three

Most of the beef animals in Kenya are kept under nomadic systems.

(15 marks)

Identify measures, nutritional or otherwise that may be taken to reduce the negative effects.

(15 marks)

Question Four
Explain what you understand by the term mycotoxin, how they occur their effect on livestock and control measures. (15 marks)

Question Five

Rations for ruminant should contain at least 30% fibre while rations for non ruminant should not have more than 10% fibre. Explain

(10 marks)

Name two foods addictive and explain their role in animal nutrition.

(5 marks)

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