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Ans 325: Ruminant And Non-Ruminant Production Question Paper

Ans 325: Ruminant And Non-Ruminant Production 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2017



UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 EXAMINATION
Bsc. (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION)
ANS 325: RUMINANT AND NON-RUMINANT PRODUCTION
SECTION A
Q1. Explain selection methods applied in ruminant and non-ruminant production (8mrks)
Q2. Describe the main difference between ruminants and non-ruminant animals.(6mrms)
Q3. Justify the underlying principles for poultry and pig production by smallholders producers in Kenya .(14mrms)
Q4. Briefly explain the functions of each of the following compartments in the alimentary canal of ruminants: rumen,reticulum, omasum and abomasum.(12mrks)
SECTION B
Q1. Crossbreeding is considered a tool in an attempt to improve the performance of ruminant and non-ruminant productivity. Discuss.(15mrks)
Q2. State and explain factors influencing choice of either free range or semi-intensive pig production system in kenya.(15mrms)
Q3. State types of records and their importance in modern commercial ruminant and non-ruminant farming. (15mrks)
Q4. Describe essential conditions to be considered in the construction of a dairy cattle ,sheep,and goat house. (15mrks)
Q5. Describe the signs of heat as exhibited by the following: cow and doe .(15mrks)
Q6. Give an account of cause of lamb mortality and how special considerations should be giv n to complete eradication of lamb mortality in farms under smallholder sheep products. (15mrks)






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