(a) Outline the steps involved in processing specimen P into blood meal.
(b) Name two nutrients supplied by blood meal.
(c) Name two types of housing units for keeping specimen Q.
(d) Mention four products that could be obtained from specimen Q.
(e) Name two ectoparasites that could infest specimen Q.
Explanation
(a) Steps Involved in Processing Specimen P (Blood) into Blood Meal; (i) Collection of fresh blood (ii) Removal of contaminants (iii) Allowing blood to coagulate/clot (iv) Heating to reduce moisture content and kill pathogens (v) Cutting the heated blood into pieces (vi) Drying the pieces (vii) Grinding/crushing/milling the dried pieces. (viii) Bagging/storage
(b) Nutrients Supplied by Blood Meal; (i) Mineral/iron (ii) Protein
(c) Housing Units for Keeping Specimen Q (Rabbit) (i) Hutches (ii) Cages (iiii) Deep litter pens/floor rearing
(d) Products that could be Obtained from Specimen Q (Rabbits); (i) Bone (ii) Meat (iii) Blood (iv) Manure (v) Pelt/skin/hide (vi) Fur/wool
(e) Ectoparasites that Could Infest Specimen Q (Rabbit); (i) Ticks (ii) Lice (iii) Fleas (iv) Mites (v) Maggot/Larvae of housefly.