(a) State the main food nutrient obtainable from specimen Q (BONE MEAL) and two main food nutrients obtainable from Specimen S(CATFISH)
(b) State three functions of each of the two main nutrients obtainable from specimen S mentioned in (a).
(c) Name three farm animals from which specimen Q could be obtained.
(d) Give three disadvantages of using the ingredients prepared from specimen P (BLOOD MEAL) in compounding livestock feed
Explanation
(a) Main food nutrients obtainable from specimen Q (Bone Meal) and S (Catfish);
Specimen Q ;
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
Specimen S;
- Protein
- Fats and Oil
(b) Functions of the main nutrients obtainable from specimen s (Catfish)
Proteins;
- For growth and bodybuilding
- Repair of damaged tissues
- Replacement of worn-out body tissues
- Synthesis of enzymes, hormones and other body fluids
- Formation of animal products such as milk, eggs, wool, fur, feather,
Fats and oil;
- For insulation/conservation of body heat
- Act as carriers of fat-soluble vitamins/solvent for vitamins A, D, E and K
- Protects organs such as intestines, kidneys
- Source of energy
- Medicinal
- Provision of essential fatty acids
(c) Farm animals from which specimens Q(Bone meal) could be obtained
- Cattle
- Sheep
- Goat
- Pig
- Rabbits
- All classes of poultry
(d) Disadvantages of using the ingredient prepared from dried animal blood (blood meal) in compounding livestock feed
- Could be a source of disease infection
- Invites a lot of flies-Has low palatability
- Easily contaminated/adulterated
- Poor storage ability
- Repulsive odour