Specimen H (Plastic bucket)
(a)(i) State five ways in which specimen H could be used in poultry production.
(ii) Mention two advantages of using specimen H in animal production
(iii) State two disadvantages of using specimen H in animal production.
Specimen I (Mercury in glass thermometer)
(b) Give one reason for using specimen I in the brooding of chicks
Specimen J (Ear tag)
(c)(i) State two ways in which the use of specimen J is important in animal production.
(ii) Name three farm animals on which specimen J could be used.
Explanation
(a)i. Ways which specimen H (Plastic bucket) in poultry production:
- Fetching/supply of water -
C onveying/supply of feed.
- Collecting/packing of eggs/conveying of processed products
- Evacuation of litter materials/disposal of waste.
- Storage of feed/water
- Storage of drugs/keeping treatment tools as first aid containers
- Mixing of medications.
- Mixing of feed.
(i) Advantages of using specimen H (Plastic bucket) in animal production:
- Portable/easy to handle/light in weight.
- Does not rust/corrode -Cheap.
- lt is readily available.
- Cannot be attacked by termite/insects.
- Contents are protected from contamination.
- Does not absorb moisture/keep contents dry.
- Eggs are not easily cracked.
(iii) Disadvantage of using specimen H (Plastic Bucket) in animal production:
- Can break/crack.
- Can catch fire.
- Non-biodegradable/contaminate the environment.
- Affected by direct sunlight.
- Absorbs smell and taste of items kept in it/tainting.
(b) Uses of the specimen (Mercury in glass thermometer) in brooding of chicks:
- For checking the temperature in the brooder house
(c)i. Ways in which specimen J (Ear tag) is important in animal producti0n:
- Cattle.
- Sheep.
- Camel.
- Pig Horse
- Donkey.
- Rabbit.
- Goat.