Agro 0271: Pasture And Fodder Crop Question Paper
Agro 0271: Pasture And Fodder Crop
Course:Diploma In Animal Health And Production
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
AGRO 0271: PASTURE AND FODDER CROP
STREAMS: DIP. (ANHE) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 6/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Label your answer clearly
Don’t mix up answers
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY TWO IN SECTION B.
SECTION A:
QUESTION ONE:
(a) State five importances of pasture and fodder production. [5 marks]
(b) List three primary development stages of grasses which should be recognized for
grazing managements. [3 marks]
QUESTION TWO:
Briefly explain five characteristics of a good pasture plants. [10 marks]
QUESTION THREE:
(a) State six advantages of establishing a mixed stand. [6 marks]
(b) State six conditions where one may use vegetative material for pasture establishment.
[6 marks]
QUESTION FOUR:
(a) List two methods used for fodder/pasture conservation. [2 marks]
(b) Explain the two phases during the silage making process. [8 marks]
SECTION B:
QUESTION FIVE:
(a) List three factors that are considered at the time of planting pastures. [3 marks]
(b) Discuss under sowing as a method used in pasture and fodder establishment.
[12 marks]
QUESTION SIX:
(a) List three management practices for multipurpose fodder trees. [3 marks]
(b) Explain three factors that affect hay quality. [6 marks]
(c) States the physical qualities of a good hay. [6 marks]
QUESTION SEVEN:
(a) State the main objectives of grazing managements. [4 marks]
(b) Describe the process of Silage making on a small scale farm. [11 marks]
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