(a) Mention the major nutrient in each of specimens G, H, and J.
(b)(i) Give two benefits that could be derived from feeding livestock with specimen G. (ii) State two effects of excessive consumption of specimen by poultry.
(c) State five other feedstuffs that could be used in place of specimen H.
(d) Name three effects of improper storage of specimen J in animal production.
(a) Major nutrient supplied: Specimen G (Common salt) → Mineral/Na/CI. Specimen H (Maize grain →Carbohydrates. Specimen J (Groundnut cake) → Protein.
(b)(i) Benefits derived from feeding livestock with specimen G (Common salt):-Prevention of disease keeps animals healthy. -Improves acceptability/palatability of feed. -Increases productivity, -Supplies sodium -chloride ion/maintains mineral balance in animals. -Improves muscles/nerves/immune system functioning -Helps in digestion and assimilation of nutrients. -Helps to prevent dehydration. (ii) Effects of excessive consumption of Specimen G (common salt) by poultry: -Predisposes cannibalism/vent pecking. -Redu feed intake. -Watery droppings/wet litter. -Death. -Increased water intake. -Eggshell defects. -Several respiratory distress. -Incoordination/weakness.
(c) Alternative feed stuff for specimen H (Maize grains) -Other cereal crops such as wheat, rice, sorghum, barley, and by-products. -Root and stem tubers such as yam, cassava, cocoyam, chips/flakes. -Breadfruit. -Plantain.
(d) Effects of improper storage of Specimen J (Groundnut cake) in animal production: -Mould/fungal infection. -Pests attack/insect infestation. -Aflatoxin. -Discoloration. -Death. -Reduced productivity. -Diseases in animals/liver cirrhosis.
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