a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production:
(i) flushing;
(ii) castration;
(iii) culling.
(b) Mention two advantages of each of the terms in 5 (a).
(i) Flushing;
(ii) Castration;
(iii) Culling.
(c) Give two uses of each of the following survey equipment:
(i) prismatic compass;
(ii) measuring tape.
(d) Differentiate between the terms floriculture and aquaculture.
(a) Explanation of terms used in animal production
(i) Flushing
Flushing is the practice of feeding female animals with good quality feed 2-3 weeks before and after mating with a male animal in order to increase conception rate.
(ii) Castration
This is the process of removing the testicles of a male animal or rendering the testicles unproductive by cutting off blood and nerve connections to the testicles.
(iii) Culling
This is the removal of unproductive/diseased/aggressive birds from a flock.
(b) Advantages of terms
(i) Flushing
(ii) Castration
(iii) Culling
(c) Functions of survey equipment
(i) Prismatic compass
(ii) Measuring tape
(d) Difference between floriculture and aquaculture
Floriculture is the production and management of ornamental plants such as trees, shrubs and flowers
While
Aquaculture is the production of fishes and other aquatic animals in different water bodies
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