Ansc 252: Non Ruminant Animal Production Question Paper
Ansc 252: Non Ruminant Animal Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : ANSC 252
UNIT TITLE : NON-RUMINANT ANIMAL PRODUCITON
TIME : 2 hours
Instructions:
Answer all questions in A and any two in B.
SECTION A (40 marks)
Question One
List criteria for selecting eggs for incubation in a specified situation.
(5 marks)
List the indicators of non layers in a flock of chicken.
(5 marks)
Question Two
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of castrating male pigs.
(5 marks)
Growing pigs (below 45kg) should be fed adhibilum while finishing pigs should be fed a restricted diet. Explain
(5 marks)
Question Three
Newborn piglets are highly delicate mention and explain some of the causes of mortality in newborn piglets.
(6 marks)
What are some of the problems that may arise as a result of reduced antibiotic used in poultry diets.
(4 marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Before farrowing, it is recommended that certain routine activities be carried out to prepare both the pregnant sow and the farrowing pen. Discuss these activities.
(12 marks)
Dry sows and sows in their first three months after mating, may be kept under pasture in free range. Explain
(8 marks)
Question Five
Pigs are highly stressed by high temperatures. Discuss some of the management practices that may be taken to reduce heat stress in pigs.
(10 marks)
Pig industry in Kenya is small and largely ignored. Discuss some of the factors that are contributing to this.
(10 marks)
Question Six
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of battery cage system of poultry rearing.
(10 marks)
Indigenous chicken are generally associated with low production levels. Discuss some measures that may be taken to improve their productivity.
(10 marks)
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