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Ans0130:Ruminant Husbandry Question Paper

Ans0130:Ruminant Husbandry

Course:Diploma In Agriculture

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2011

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Define the following reproductive terminologies as used in ruminant husbandry. (i) Fertility (2 Marks) (ii) Prolificacy (2 Marks) (iii)Litter size (2 Marks) (iv) Kidding/lambing interval (2 Marks) (b) (i) Explain what is anoestrus (2 Marks) (ii) Name one cause of anoestrus (1 Mark) (c) Explain how temperatures and season affects beef production. (3 Marks) (d) State and briefly explain three reasons why a farmer may decide to cull his cows. (6 Marks) (e) Discuss five routine management practices carried out in dairy calves. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
(a) State and briefly discuss three genetic factors which are likely to cause reproductive failure in cattle. (6 Marks) (b) What are the four differences between sheep and goat meat. (4 Marks) (c) Name five constraints experienced by farmers who keep sheep and goats (SHOATS) in Kenya. (5 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Name five advantages of keeping small ruminants as compared to large livestock. (5 Marks) (b) State five desirable characteristics of Galla goat/Somali goat/Boran goat. (5 Marks) (c) Discuss characteristics of Black Head Persian (BHP) breed of sheep which makes it suitable and survive in arid and semi arid lands (ASALS) (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
(a) What is the importance of minerals in the diet of ruminants? (1 Mark) (b) State four deficiency symptoms of vitamin in dairy cattle (4 Marks) (c) List and discuss five factors that influence dry matter (D.M) intake in ruminants. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Discuss how lactose intolerance problem causes diarrhea to some people. (5 Marks) (b) Suggest how people who have lactose intolerance problem can be helped. (2 Marks) (c) Give a detailed account of milk let down in dairy cattle. (8 Marks)

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