Ansc 352: Non Ruminant Animal Production Question Paper
Ansc 352: Non Ruminant Animal Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANSC 352
UNIT TITLE : NON RUMINANT ANIMAL PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in Section A and two questions in Section B.
Question One
List the common signs of estrus in pigs.
(4 marks)
List and explain two advantages and two disadvantages of the following practices;
(12 Marks)
Keeping poultry in free range
Castrating male pigs
Natural incubation
Question Two
State and explain five factors that cause stress in poultry production.
(5 Marks)
Explain the effects of stress on livestock productivity.
(5 Marks)
Question Three
Briefly discuss the following; (8 Marks)
Battery cage system
Creep feeding
SECTION B
Question Four
Briefly describe the essential features of a piggery unit and explain the contribution of each to good pig management. (20 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the essential features of a deep litter poultry house and explain the role of each in good poultry management. (20 Marks)
Question Six
Write short notes on the following (20 Marks)
Chick brooding
Moulting in the chicken
Management of finishing pigs
Boar management
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