(a) Which of specimens F, G, and H is the most common source of energy in livestock rations?
(b) Mention one ingredient in specimen I which has a laxative effect on farm animals.
(c) State three important feed ingredients in specimen I essential for bone and teeth formation in livestock.
(d) Name four types of specimen l and the class of poultry to which each type is fed.
(e) Name four farm animals that feed largely on specimen J.
(f) State four plant protein sources used in livestock feeds.
Explanation
(a) The common source of energy in livestock rations among the specimens is ground sorghum.
(b) The ingredients in specimen I that have a laxative effect on farm animals are;
- rice bran,
- maize bran or offal,
- wheat bran or offal
- brewers dried grains
The important feed ingredients in Specimen I essential for bone and teeth formation are;
- Ovster shell,
- bone meal,
- fish meal,
- dicalcium phosphate (DCP) and
- periwinkle shell.
(d) The types of specimen l and the class of poultry to which each type is fed is presented in the table below;
| Types of Feed | Poultry Class |
|
Chicks mash Breeders mash Layers mash Grower mash Broiler starter Broiler finisher |
Chicks Breeders Layers Growers Broiler chicks Broiler |
Chicks mash breeders mash layers mash grower mash broiler starter broiler finisher. Poultry class chicks breeders layers growers broiler chicks broiler
(e) The animals that feed on specimen J are;
- goat,
- cattle and
- sheep
(f) The plant protein sources used in livestock feeds are;
- Palm kernel cake,
- Soya bean meal,
- Cotton seed cake
- Sesame seed cake,
- Groundnut cake meal,
- Sunflower seed cake and
- Brewers dried grain