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Ansc 221: Environmental Physiology Of Farm Animals Question Paper

Ansc 221: Environmental Physiology Of Farm Animals 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2008



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1.(a) List any five life processes that are basic for maintenance of life. (5 Marks)
(b) What are the major causes of stress in animal farms? (5 Marks)
(c) Outline the effects of stress on animal performance. (5 Marks)
(d) How do the animals react to stress? (10 Marks)
(e) What is the importance of studying the social environment of livestock? (5 Marks)
2.(a) Explain the impact of the environment on animal health. (10 Marks)
(b) How would the social environment of farm animals be manipulated to enhance increased productivity? (10 Marks)
3.(a) What are critical temperatures? (5 Marks)
(b) Explain how critical temperatures affect animal performance and efficiency of production. (10 Marks)
(c) Explain how environmental temperatures affect: (10 Marks)
i. Female animal reproduction
ii. Neonatal survival
4.(a) Discuss thermoregulation in animals. (12 Marks)
(b) Describe the various forms of adaptation the animals adapt to survive extreme temperatures. (10 Marks)






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