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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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