Ansc 231: Animal Nutrition Question Paper
Ansc 231: Animal Nutrition
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science
Institution: Egerton University question papers
Exam Year:2007
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1. With examples, outline the socio-economic contributions of animal agriculture in Kenya. (10 Marks)
2.(a) Comment on the utilization of cell wall contents by different species pf farm animals. (5 Marks)
(b) Outline the consequences of protein deficiency in farm animals. (5 Marks)
(c) State the importance of lipids in the nutrition of farm animals. (5 Marks)
(d) With examples, outline the functions of minerals in an animal's body. (5 Marks)
3. Discuss the importance of water as a nutrient and indicate how any five factors will influence an animal's
requirement for it. (10 Marks)
4(a) Briefly outline the roles of non-nutritive feed additives. (5 Marks)
(b) Comment on the importance of body reserves as sources of fat and water soluble vitamins. (5 Marks)
5. Discuss the different methods that can be used to evaluate the nutritive value of animal feeds and for each
indicate any inherent disadvantages. (10 Marks)
6. State and show how any five factors will affect the feed intake in farm animals. (10 Marks)
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