Study specimens A (BONE), B (HORN), C (HOOF), D (WATER) and E (COWPEA) carefully and answer the following questions
(a)(i) State one major feed nutrient in each of specimens A and E
(ii) Mention three economic uses each of Specirnens A, B, and C
(b)(i) State two functions of specimen D in farm animals
(ii) Highlight two benefits that a farmer would derive if specimen E if included in a crop rotation program.
Explanation
(i) one major feed nutrient in each of specimens A and E
- A: Mineral
- E: Protein
(ii) A: Bone is processed as bone meal for livestock feed.
- it is rich in calcium.
- It can be used in the making of shoes.
- Vaccines and hormones are Synthesized from bone.
B:- Horns are used
- for decorations
- Horns can be used to make fertilizer because they are rich calcium and phosphorus
- It can be used tor Livestock feed,
- The animal also use it for fighting
C: Hoof:
- it is used for gum and glue making.
- Source of Income,
- for employment,
- use for room decoration
- Making of buttons,
(b) (i).WATER ;
- Water is for metabolic and digestion of food
- it is used for dipping/drenching animals against ectoparasite and Washing of anirnals,
- Cleaning of floors pens or for sanitation purposes.,
- water is used for milk and meat processing water is part of the body
- it is used for the maintenance of body temperature
- water is used for irrigation of pasture
- Water is a constituent of milk, egg, and meat.
(ii) two benefits that a farmer would derive if specimen E if included in a crop rotation program.
- Cow pea is a legume it will add nutrients to the soil.
- It will turn atmospheric nitrogen to be available to plant.
- it helps to control soil Erosion.
- It also helps to Conserve soil moisture.