(a). State six ways in which diseases could be controlled in sheep production.
(b). Give three ways in which decreased feed intake of the flock of sheep could be improved.
(c). Explain each of the following methods of animal improvement. i. introduction; ii. selection; iii. breeding
(d). State five aims of animal improvement
(a). Complete the table below on the gestation period of farm animals.
Animal | Gestation period (days) |
Sheep | (i): |
Rabbit | (ii): |
Cattle | (iii): |
(b). State five ways in which good housing is important for farm animals.
(c). Explain each of the following management practices in animal production. i. teeth clipping: ii. foster mothering: iii. docking
(d)(i). Define the term dystocia. (ii). State four causes of dystocia in farm animals.
(a). Mention one use each of specimens A and C.
(b). State four disadvantages of using specimen A in poultry production.
(c) Give four reasons that could be responsible for the choice of specimen B in poultry production.
(d). (i) Give three reasons why specimen C could be used in the construction of poultry house. (ii) Name two farm animals other than poultry for which the housing unit could be constructed with specimen C.
(a). Mention four activities that should be carried out on the farm before the arrival of specimen D.
(b). State two observable reactions of specimen D when the temperature provided by specimen F in a poultry house is: (i) high; (ii) low; (iii) moderate. (c). State three disadvantages of using specimen E.
(d). State two uses of specimen F in animal production.
(a)(i) Name five processes involved in the production of specimen G (ii) Mention two uses of specimen G.
(b). Give three ways in which specimen H is of importance to humans.
(c). State two functions of specimen J in its host.
(d)(i) Name one management practice that could be carried out on specimen J. (ii) Give two reasons for carrying out the management practice named in 3 (d) (i).