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ANSC 450: Ruminant Production Exam

The document outlines the examination details for ANSC 450: Ruminant Production at Chuka University, including instructions for answering questions. It consists of two sections, with Section A requiring answers to all questions and Section B allowing for the selection of two questions. The exam covers various topics related to ruminant farming, including cattle breeds, management practices, and economic performance.

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ANSC 450: Ruminant Production Exam

The document outlines the examination details for ANSC 450: Ruminant Production at Chuka University, including instructions for answering questions. It consists of two sections, with Section A requiring answers to all questions and Section B allowing for the selection of two questions. The exam covers various topics related to ruminant farming, including cattle breeds, management practices, and economic performance.

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ANSC 450

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

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EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN


ANIMAL SCIENCE

ANSC 450: RUMINANT PRODUCTION

STREAMS: AGED Y4S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 12/04/2023 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions in section A and any two in B

SECTION A (30 MARKS)

1. (a)Explain how a ruminant farmer would explain the difference between;

(i) Steer and Stag [2 marks]

(ii) Parturition and wither. [2 marks]

(b) Describe attribute used by beef cattle farmers to characterize their business.
[2 marks]

(c) Explain reasons why pastoralists in Kenya prefer to keep small East goats as
compared to exotic dairy goats. [2 marks]

(d) Explain why performance of flock of a sheep farmer is so much dependent on the ram
he is using for mating. [2 marks]

(e) Explain reasons why pastoral communities in Kenya prefer to keep small East Zebu
cattle. [2 marks]

3. (a) Explain how an animal breeder would differentiate Sahiwal and Charlois cattle breed.
[2 marks]

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(b) Explain reasons why farmers prefer to use home grown hoggets in replacing their
stock. [2 marks]

(c) How would a camel keeper explain rut and its signs. [2 marks]

(d) Describe a tool /equipment livestock attendants use to perform the following
management practices. [2 marks]

(i) Solid drugs

(ii) Open castration

(iii) Force the animal to move forwards

(iv) Foot care

(e) Explain why milk make foams when boiling. [2 marks]

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

4. (a) Discuss traits cattle use to evaluate economic performance of beef cattle. [10 marks]

(b) Discuss factors influencing dairy cattle farmers applying MOET technique in
improving milk production in their herbs. [10 marks]

5. (a) Discuss factors influencing how dairy goat farmers construct houses for their animals.
[10 marks]

(b) Discuss factors influencing pastoralist communities in arid and semi arid areas of
Kenya in rearing their camels. [10 marks]

6. (a) Discuss Measures used by sheep farmers to prevent spread of diseases in their herbs.
[10 marks]

(b) Discuss factors influencing sheep farmers in selling their animals. [10 marks]

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