a)Humidity
This will be due to
–Water voided through feces and respiration.
–Water spillage.
–Also the surrounding air e.g. humidity in Nairobi versus humidity in Mombasa
-Provide adequate ventilation.
-Provide adequate litter.
-Ensure no water spillage.
b)Gaseous environment (ventilation).
-Carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen sulfide are likely to accumulate in the house.
-At high levels, these gases could be harmful.
-Such gases can be removed through ventilation.
-Ventilation = replenishing the house with fresh air.
-Done through;
–Mechanical devices – fans.
–Natural – having houses with open wall.
c)Lighting program
–The lighting programs are developed for the growing and laying birds.
–For the growing birds (pullets) - prevent precocious sexual maturity.
–This can be achieved through; Provision of constant photo-period and Providing a decreasing photo-period.
jim items answered the question on October 23, 2018 at 09:45
- Explain the main factors to consider when deciding to force moult in poultry production.(Solved)
Explain the main factors to consider when deciding to force moult in poultry production.
Date posted: October 23, 2018. Answers (1)
- Outline the main processes involved in pig feed production.(Solved)
Outline the main processes involved in pig feed production.
Date posted: October 23, 2018. Answers (1)
- Explain the classifications under pig feeding stuffs.(Solved)
Explain the classifications under pig feeding stuffs.
Date posted: October 23, 2018. Answers (1)
- Briefly describe early weaning in pig production.(Solved)
Briefly describe early weaning in pig production.
Date posted: October 23, 2018. Answers (1)
- Explain the environmental requirements to be considered when siting a pig farm.(Solved)
Explain the environmental requirements to be considered when siting a pig farm.
Date posted: October 23, 2018. Answers (1)
- Erysipelas is an infectious disease mostly of growing or adult swine.Discuss this disease under the following subheadings;
a) Symptoms.
b) Control.(Solved)
Erysipelas is an infectious disease mostly of growing or adult swine.Discuss this disease under the following subheadings;
a) Symptoms.
b) Control.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Discuss the commonly used fostering Schemes in piggery production.(Solved)
Discuss the commonly used fostering Schemes in piggery production.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Outline the reasons for culling sows instead of transfer to service.(Solved)
Outline the reasons for culling sows instead of transfer to service.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Describe a proper vaccination scheme used in pig production.(Solved)
Describe a proper vaccination scheme used in pig production.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Outline the main authorized companies dealing in pig marketing in Kenya.(Solved)
Outline the main authorized companies dealing in pig marketing in Kenya.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Discuss pig feeding program in pig production.(Solved)
Discuss pig feeding program in pig production.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Outline several types of pig industrial feed concentrates used in pig farming.(Solved)
Outline several types of pig industrial feed concentrates used in pig farming.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Discuss the ideal requirements for housing pigs.(Solved)
Discuss the ideal requirements for housing pigs.
Date posted: October 22, 2018. Answers (1)
- Describe the procedure followed when preparing silage by use of sweet potato in pig production.(Solved)
Describe the procedure followed when preparing silage by use of sweet potato in pig production.
Date posted: October 19, 2018. Answers (1)
- Explain the factors to consider when selecting a sow for breeding.(Solved)
Explain the factors to consider when selecting a sow for breeding.
Date posted: October 19, 2018. Answers (1)
- Discuss farrowing house management in pig production.(Solved)
Discuss farrowing house management in pig production.
Date posted: October 19, 2018. Answers (1)
- Discuss non-crystalline silicate colloids as learnt in soil composition.(Solved)
Discuss non-crystalline silicate colloids as learnt in soil composition.
Date posted: October 19, 2018. Answers (1)
- Outline the main classes of soil colloids giving examples in each.(Solved)
Outline the main classes of soil colloids giving examples in each.
Date posted: October 19, 2018. Answers (1)
- Outline the main challenges facing land management in our country today.(Solved)
Outline the main challenges facing land management in our country today.
Date posted: October 18, 2018. Answers (1)
- Discuss the differences between complete budgeting and partial budgeting in farm budgeting.(Solved)
Discuss the differences between complete budgeting and partial budgeting in farm budgeting.
Date posted: October 18, 2018. Answers (1)