Kap 100: Introduction To Animal Science Question Paper
Kap 100: Introduction To Animal Science
Course:Bachelor Of Science
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT)
KAP 100: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE
DATE: Tuesday 27th March 2012
TIME:
8.00a.m-10.00a.m
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INSTRUCTIONS
ANSWER QUESTION 1 AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS.
1. a)
Outline the contribution of the livestock sub-sector to the Kenyan economy.
[10marks]
b)
List the important features in the description of an animal production system.
[10marks]
c)
Write briefly on the role of animal production in human nutrition. [5marks]
2. Outline the animal production and distribution patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa in relation to
ecological determinants.
[15marks]
3. Discuss the crop-livestock systems of the tropical highlands and indicate their unique
contribution to national economy.
[15marks]
4. Describe the following animal industries in Kenya, highlighting their economic importance:
i)
Sheep and goat
[8marks]
ii)
Apiculture
[7marks]
5. Discuss the importance of milk processing showing the various products and their nutritional
value.
[15marks]
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