Agro 00271: Pasture And Fodder Management Question Paper
Agro 00271: Pasture And Fodder Management
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 IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
AGRO 00271: PASTURE AND FODDER MANAGEMENT
STREAMS: CERT (ANHE) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 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) Define the following terms as used in pasture and fodder crop managements. [3 marks]
(i) Pasture
(ii) Grassland
(iii) Ecosystem
(b) Explain three factors to consider when establishing pasture. [6 marks]
QUESTION TWO:
(a) List five characteristics of a good pasture plants. [5 marks]
(b) List five factors that affect the carrying capacity and the stocking rate. [5 marks]
QUESTION THREE:
Explain five methods used for improving natural pastures. [10 marks]
QUESTION FOUR:
(a) List three modifications of the rotational grazing. [3 marks]
(b) Briefly explain four factors that affect pasture production fluctuation curve.
[8 marks]
SECTION B:
QUESTION FIVE:
(a) Define the term Seed dormancy. [3 marks]
(b) Explain methods that can be used to break seed dormancy. [12 marks]
QUESTION SIX:
(a) State six factors which influence seed rate during planting pasture. [6 marks]
(b) Describe the process of making baled hay. [5 marks]
(c) State four challenges faced by farmers during pasture improvement. [4 marks]
QUESTION SEVEN:
(a) List three advantages of under sowing as a method of establishing pasture. [3 marks]
(b) Discuss continuous grazing systems stating two advantages and four disadvantages.
[12 marks]
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