The hormone responsible for broodiness in hen is______
- A. Oxytocin
- B. Progesterone
- C. Prolactin
- D. Relaxin
The process of obtaining wool from a live sheep is known as_______
- A. Flaying
- B. Shearing
- C. Treading
- D. Tupping
A partially fermented preserved forage is referred to as___________
- A. Compost
- B. Silage
- C. Soilage
- D. Straw
a) Mention five characteristics considered during selection of livestock for breeding.
b) State five characteristics of a Zebu cattle.
c) State five functions of water in farm animals.
d) List five nutritional disorders in farm animals
a) Define the term artificial pasture as used in animal production.
b) State six advantages of grass-legume mixtures in a pasture.
c) (i) Mention three management systems used in keeping small ruminants.
(ii) State three characteristics of each of the management systems mentioned in (c)(i).
a) (i) Describe the life cycle of louse.
(ii) State three effects of louse on its host.
(iii) State three ways in which louse could be controlled.
(iv) Name three farm animals that could be infested by louse.
b) Discuss coccidiosis in farm animals under the following headings:
(i) two animals mostly affected;
(ii) causal agent;
(iii) two symptoms;
(iv) two control measures
a) List three equipment used on a dairy farm.
b) Outline the steps involved in the pasteurization of milk.
c) State four roles of each of the following agents in the marketing of animal products:
(i) wholesaler;
(ii) retailer.
d) State three advantages of each of the following agents involved in the marketing of animal products:
(i) marketing boards;
(ii) co-operative societies.
a) (i) State Five benefits of keeping bees
(ii) Outline the steps involved in establishing an apiary
b) (i) State Five ways of enhancing the productivity of a pig farm
(ii) State Five management practices that are carried out on piglets from birth to weaning