Diploma in Agriculture module II : Animal production II past paper July 2017 . Answers

Answers for Diploma in Agriculture module II : Animal production II past paper July 2017 .

Course Name:  Agriculture
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Course Level:  Diploma
Sub Level:       Module II
Course Unit:   Animal Production II
Exam body:    KNEC
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1. Give the housing requirement for draught animals ()
2. Describe work-oxen with respect to: (i) selection criteria; (ii)training procedure ()
3. Outline the weaning procedure of piglets ()
4. Describe the commercial feed requirement of sows/gilts ()
5. Explain any five factors that influence the location of a piggery unit ()
6. State any four factors that affect the shell thickness and egg size ()
7. Give any six measures that should be taken to prevent egg eating in layers ()
8. Describe fish pond conditioning ()
9. Explain the importance of the following checks prior to stocking a fish pond: (1)temperature:- (ii)water hardness; (iii)oxygen concentration; (iv)turbidity: (v)pH. ()
10. Explain any three daily routine management practices in a fish pond ()
11. Describe the life cycle of a three host tick ()
12. Highlight the measures that may be taken to control the build up of internal parasites in grazing animals. ()
13. Give any six signs of parasitic infestations in farm animals ()
14. Classify camels according to the purpose for which they are kept ()
15. Saddleback, Pakistan, Corriedale, Hampshire down, Turkana, Simmental, Somali, New Zealand white, Gabra/Rendille and Charolais are livestock breeds. Identify four camel breeds from the list. ()
16. Describe any five anatomical adaptations of camels ()
17. State any four factors that lead to prolonged calving interval in camels. ()
18. For each of the following poultry types, identify any four factors that should be considered in breeding and selection: (1) egg production;- (ii)table bird ()
19. Explain how the following influence the quantity and quality of eggs: (1)feed; (ii) management; (iii) diseases. ()
20. Explain the feeds and feeding during brooding ()
21. Describe the life cycle of blowfly. ()
22. Give any five factors that increase the risk of blowfly attack ()
23. Highlight any five preventative measures of blowfly attack ()
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