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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:2010

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) (i) Artificial colostrums can be used to feed calves in the absence of natural colostrums. Discuss circumstances where this colostrum is recommended and its advantages and disadvantages. (5 Marks) (ii) efine the term otal mixed ration (2 Marks) (iii) What are the advantages of total mixed ratio over traditional feeding? (3 Marks) (b) (i) Highlight the factors affecting fertility in small ruminants. (5 Marks) (ii) What are the advantages of keeping small ruminants? (5 Marks) (c) Describe the indicators of well managed beef cattle ranch. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
(a) Describe the distinguishing features of common dairy cows. (10 Marks) (b) Explain how number of milking per day affects milk yields. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (15 MARKS)
Maximization of number of lambs weaned in a flock of sheep is the ultimate target for the flock manager. In relation to this discuss:
(a) Importance of drift lambing. (5 Marks) (b) Flushing (5 Marks) (c) Flock management calendar. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the factors affecting beef production in Kenya. (10 Marks) (b) Briefly describe the types of systems of beef production. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the potential and constraints of camel productions in Kenya. (10 Marks) (b) Highlight the factors affecting milk production in dairy sector. (5 Marks)

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