(a) (i) Define the term culling as used in livestock production.
(ii) State two reasons why culling is practiced in cattle production. (b) Mention one major function each of ptyalin, rennin and pepsin duri…
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2014
(a) Discuss anthrax disease under the following headings:causative organismstwo modes of transmission;(b) Draw and label the reproductive tract of a hen. [6 marks]
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2014
(a) Define the term animal improvement. (b) Explain briefly the following terms as used in animal improvement:cross breeding;out-breeding. (d) Complete the table below:Farm animalName of mature femaleGestation period (d…
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2014
(a) Define the following terms:hay silage. (b)(i) Name two types of pasture. (ii) State four advantages of establishing a grass-legume pasture.
(iii) State thr…
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2014
(a) Explain the term malnutrition in farm animals. (b) Distinguish between maintenance ration and production ration.
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2014
(a) State four advantages if artificial insemination.
(b) State five functions of the rumen.