Ahs2102:Animal Production Question Paper
Ahs2102:Animal Production
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food Science And Nutrition
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Mention and explain briefly the factors that may have motivated man to domesticate livestock. (5 Marks) b. Briefly discuss the grading of meat and eggs. (5 Marks) c. Briefly explain why chicken cannot effectively utilize grass while cows can. (6 Marks) d. Why is it necessary to perform feed analysis? (4 Marks) e. Explain the factors that affect growth in livestock. (6 Marks) f. List one common food residue found in animal products; explain how it occurs and possible approaches to reduce its occurrence. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
Discuss negative and positive consequences of livestock keeping to human lives. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
Discuss approaches, managerial or otherwise used in livestock farms to stop infection and spread of diseases. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss growth and development of livestock at the following stages. (15 Marks) i. Conception to birth ii. Birth to maturity iii. After maturity
b. Conversion of feeds into animal products is inefficient and wasteful. Using examples explain this statement. (5 Marks)
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