Ansc 00210: Routine Livestock Practices Question Paper
Ansc 00210: Routine Livestock Practices
Course:Certificate In Animal Health And Production
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
ANSC 00210: ROUTINE LIVESTOCK PRACTICES
STREAMS: CERT ANHP Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all questions
1. List 3 (three) main activities of colostrum as an initial feed for the new-born of a mammal. [6 Marks]
2. State 4 (four) characteristics of;
(i) Good milking utensils [4 Marks]
(ii) Good milking procedures. [8 Marks]
3. Name 2 (two) breeds and their distinguishing characteristics of the following;
(i) Wool sheep [2 Marks]
(ii) Mutton sheep [2 Marks]
(iii) Diary cattle [2 Marks]
(iv)` Milk goats [2Marks]
(v) Meat goats [2 Marks]
(vi) Rabbit [2 Marks]
4. (i) What is the best system for rearing breeding chicken. [2 Marks]
(ii) List its three advantages [6 Marks]
5. (i) Name at least 4 (four) major management practices carried out in poultry (layers). [4 Marks]
(ii) Briefly explain each of them and their benefits. [8 Marks]
6. If a fish farmer calls on you for advice on fish feeding what 5 (five) tips would you give and for what reason? [10 Marks]
7. (i) What would one recommend as the best apiary site in a farm. [6 Marks]
(ii) What are the major contributions of the following in a bee hive?
(a) Queen [2 Marks]
(b) Drone. [2 Marks]
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