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NAME……………………………………………………………………..ADM…………………
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GAUGE 1 2025 KCSE PREDICTION

443/2
AGRICULTURE Paper 2(Theory)

Time: 2 Hours
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Instructions to Candidates:

a) Write your name and index number in spaces provided above

b) This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B and C
c) Answer all questions in Section A and B.
d) All answers should be written in the spaces provided on this question paper.
e) Candidates should answer the questions in English.
f) Answer any two questions in section C
For Examiner’s use only

Section Questions Maximum Score Candidate’s Score

A 1 – 18 30

B 19 - 23 20

24 20

C 25 20

20
26

TOTAL SCORE 90

SECTION A [30 MARKS]

Answer All The Questions in The Spaces Provided.

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1. State two factors that may cause ewes not to conceive after service. [1 mark]
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2. State three signs of anthrax infection disease observed in the carcass of cattle [11/2 mark]
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3. State three adjustment that should be carried out on a tractor-mounted moldboard plough
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4. Outline two main characteristics of the Bactrian camel breed. (1 mark)

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5. State four construction features necessary in a fish pond. [2 marks]

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6. State four conditions that would encourage hens to eat eggs in poultry production.[2 marks]
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7. What is the reason for turning eggs regularly during incubation? (1 mark)
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8. State four practices that should be carried out on wooden fencing posts to make them last
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9. Name four structures which would assist in the control of livestock parasites on a farm.
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10. Give two benefits of providing enough nutrients to livestock for proper health.[1 mark]
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11. Give two harmful effects of ticks in sheep. [2 marks]

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12. State four roles of worker bees in a colony. [2 marks]

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13. State the role of the crop in digestive system of a hen. [2 marks]
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14. State four reasons for castration in pig production. [2 marks]

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15. State two benefits of guard rails to piglets in a farrowing pen? [1 mark]

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16. State the role of a foot bath in a cattle Dip. (1 mark)

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17. Distinguish between the following practices as used in livestock production.

(a). Crutching and ringing in sheep production. (2 marks)

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(b). Cropping and harvesting in fish farming. (2 marks)

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18. State two characteristics of a poor layer in poultry production. (1 mark)

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SECTION B [20 MARKS]

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.

19. A pig farmer in sugoi is required to prepare 100kg of sow and weaner meal containing 20%
digestible crudeprotein (D.C.P). Calculate the quantity of soya bean (50%) D.C.P) and rice
(16% D.C.P) the farmer requires for the meal. Use the Pearson’s square method.
(4 marks)
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20. The diagram below represent farm tools and equipment. Study them and answer the
questions that follow.

(a). Identify the tool/equipment labelled B and C. (1 mark)

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(b). State the role of C and D (2 marks)

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(c). Give two maintenance practices for the equipment labelled A. (1 mark)

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21. The diagram below shows the reproductive system of a cow study it carefully and answer
the questions that follow.

(a). Name the parts labelled J and G. (2 marks)

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(b). Give two functions of the part labelled F. (2 marks)

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(c). Give the role of the part labelled H. (1 mark)

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22. The diagrams K, L, M and N below show four possible ways of drawing milk from the teat of
a cow during milking.

(a). Which diagram shows the proper way of drawing milk. (1 mark)

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(b). How long should I take to milk a cow from the start to the end of milking. (1 mark)

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(c). How would a milkman ensure that no milk remains in the udder at the end of milking?

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(d). State two disadvantages of using wrong milking method. (2 marks)

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23. Below is a table showing names given various livestock animals at various stages of growth.
Fill in the Blank spaces. (2 marks)
Stage Name
Pigs Cattle Poultry
Mature male for breeding cock
Young female before first Gilt Pullet
parturition
Young one from birth/hatching calf chick
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SECTION C. (40 MARKS)

Answer any two questions in this section in space provided at the back..

24. (a). Describe the management of growers up to the point of lay. (10 marks)

(b). Describe ten management practices carried out on cattle during parturition. (10 marks)

25. (a). Name the strokes in a four stroke engine and describe how each operates.(12 marks)

(b). Describe the functions of the gear box in a tractor. (8 marks)

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26. (a). Name and describe the features of an ideal calf pen. (8 marks)

(b). Discuss pneumonia in calves under the following sub-headings: (i). predisposing factors

(4 marks)

(ii). symptoms (5 marks)

(iii). Control measures. (3 marks)

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NAME……………………………………………………………………..ADM…………………
SCHOOL………………………………………………………………….INDEX……………….
DATE……………………………..SIGN…………………………TARGET…………………….

GAUGE 2 2025 KCSE PREDICTION

443/2
AGRICULTURE Paper 2(Theory)

Time: 2 Hours
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Instruction to candidates.

1. Write your name and index number.

2. This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.

3. Answer all the questions in A and B and two in section C.

4. All answers should be written in the spaces provided on the question paper.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY.

SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE SCORE

A 1-20 30
B 21-24 20
C 25-27 40
TOTAL 90

GRAND TOTAL.

SECTION A (30MKS)

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 Answer all the questions in this section.

1. State four causes of stress in poultry. (2mks).

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2. State four factors that determine the amount of feed an animal consumes (2mks.)
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3. State four advantages of artificial calf feeding. (2mks.)

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5.Name two species of camel. (1mk).

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 6. State four functions of vitamins in livestock body (2mks.)
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7.Define the following terms (2mks).

(a) Cockerel-

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(b) Broiler-

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(c) Ewe-

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(d) Kid—

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8. List two main parts of a farm building. (1mk).

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9. State two reasons why lubrication or greasing of farm machines is important (1mk).

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10. Give two reasons for seasoning timber before it is used for construction. (1mk).

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11. State the functional difference between a drenching gun and a bolus gun. (1mk).

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12. Name four tools which a farmer uses for dehorning cattle. (2mks).

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13. List two reasons why bees are fed with syrup (1mk).
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14. Differentiate between inbreeding and outbreeding (1mk).
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15. Identify four abnormalities which can be identified in eggs through candling (2mks).

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16. Name two dual purpose breeds of sheep (1mk).

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17. State four factors which influences the rate of respiration in farm animals (2mks).

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18. Mention four preventive measures farmers uses to control diseases in animals (2mks).
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19. State four harmful effects of lice in sheep. (2mks).

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20. Name two examples of two host ticks. (1mks).

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SECTION B (20MKS)

Answer all the questions in this section.

21. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follows.

(a). Identify the tool. (1mk)

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(b).Name the parts labeled .(3mks).

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(C). State two maintenance practices of the tool above (2mks).

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 21. Using Pearson's square method, compute a 200 kg ration with 20% DCP from oats which
contains 10% DCP and sim sim seedcake containing 60%DCP (3mks).

23.Study the illustration below and answer the questions that follow.

(a). Identify the parts labeled (2mks).

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(b) State one use of the part labelled L. (1mk).

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 (c) State one reason why it is important to have the structure labelled M at the edge of the
roofing materials. (1mk).

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24. Below is an illustration of a sheep with parts marked E, F and G.

(a)State the operations that are carried out on the parts labelled (2mks).

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(b)State two reasons for carrying out the operation identified in E (2mks).

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(c) At what age should the operation stated in E be carried out. (1mk).

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 (d).State two methods of carrying out the operation named in E. (2mks).

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SECTION C (40MKS)

Answer any two questions from this section in the spaces provided.

24. (a).Give nine reasons why the battery cage system of rearing poultry is popular for used
by large scale poultry farmers. (9mks.)
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(b). Describe five management practices carried out on a fish pond. (5mks).
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(c). Describe six symptoms observed on a calf heavily infested with internal parasites
(6mks).
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26.(a)State six advantages of animal power over tractor power in seedbed

preparation.(6mks).

(b)Explain nine factors to consider in siting farm structures (9mks).

(c)State five importance's of farm buildings. (5mks).

27.(a).Name two causes of pneumonia in livestock. (2mks)

(b)State four predisposing factors of pneumonia disease in livestock (4mks).

(c).Describe four types of stores that can be found on a farm. (8mks).

(d).State six differences between Petrol and diesel tractor engines. (6mks).

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GAUGE 3 2025 KCSE PREDICTION

443/2
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Time: 2 Hours
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided
• This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C.
• Answer all the questions in section A and B and any other two in section C
• All answers must be written in the spaces provided in this booklet

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE

A 1 - 15 30

B 16 - 19 20

C 20 - 22 40

TOTAL SCORE 90

This paper consists of 12 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to
ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and that no question is missing
SECTION A (30 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

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1. State four prophylactic measures of controlling livestock diseases and parasites.(2 marks)
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2. a). Name the hormone that influences milk let-down in lactating cattle. (1 mark)
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b). State four factors that trigger milk let-down. (2 marks)
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3. Name a tool used for tightening barbed wires during fencing. (1 mark)
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4. Give the functional difference between a cross-cut saw and a rip saw. (2 marks)
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5. State four importance of steaming-up. (2 marks)
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6. Name four implements powered by P.T.O. (2 marks)
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7. Give four characteristics that make Zebu cattle be more adapted to tropical conditions
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8. Define the following terms:
i). “Hybrid vigour” as used in livestock breeding. (1 mark)
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ii). “Cropping” as used in fish farming. (1 mark)
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9. State four control measures of egg eating in layers in deep litter system. (2 marks)
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10. State four conditions under which a farmer would use animal power instead of tractor
power for seedbed preparation. (2 marks)
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11. State four disadvantages of natural mating in dairy cattle. (2 marks)
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13. State four factors to consider when controlling endo-parasites. (2 marks)
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14. Give four advantages of using concrete blocks in construction. (2 marks)
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15. State four notifiable diseases in livestock. (2 marks)
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 SECTION B (20 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section in the spaces provided.
16. The diagram below shows a farm implement. Study it and answer the questions that
follow.

a) Identify the farm implement illustrated above. (1 mark)

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b) Name the parts labeled J and K. (4 marks)
J ……………………………………………………………………….
K……………………………………………………………………….
c) State the functions of the farm implement illustrated as G and H. (2 marks)
G

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17. Study the diagram of an egg below and answer the questions that follow.

a). Name the parts labeled N and O. (2 marks)

N:
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O:
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b). State the functions of the parts labeled M and L. (2 marks)
M:
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L:
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c). Give a reason why the egg should be turned regularly during incubation. (1 mark)
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 18. Below is a diagram of an animal handling structure. Study it and answer the questions
that follow.

a).Identify the farm structure illustrated above. (1 marks)

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b) Name the parts labeled E and G. (2 marks)
E:
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G:
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b). Give two functions of the part marked H. (2 marks)
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19. Below is an illustration of a rearing practice.

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 a). Give the name of the identification method shown above. (1 mark)

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b). Using the above formula, illustrate Animal Number 93. (1 marks)

c). Give two disadvantages of the method named above. (2 marks)

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d). Name one other method of identification. (1 mark)

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SECTION C (40MARKS)

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 Answer any TWO questions in this section in the spaces provided
20. a). Describe Brucellosis under the following;
i). Casual organism. (1 mark)
ii). Symptoms. (3 marks)
iii). Control. (5 marks)
b). Describe the life cycle of a two host tick. (6 marks)
c). Outline five qualities of clean and high quality milk. (5 marks)

21. a). Describe the artificial rearing of a day old chick to the end of brooding. (10 marks)
b). Explain six characteristics of a poor layer that a farmer should look for in a hen during
culling. (6 marks)
c).Highlight four reasons for maintaining tools. (4 marks)

22. a). Highlight eight factors that a farmer should consider before buying a tractor for use
as a source of farm power. (8 marks)
b). Discuss pre-disposing factors to mastitis. (6 marks)
c). Describe the procedure of establishing a fish pond. (6 marks)

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NAME……………………………………………………………………..ADM…………………
SCHOOL………………………………………………………………….INDEX……………….
DATE……………………………..SIGN…………………………TARGET…………………….

GAUGE 4 2025 KCSE PREDICTION

443/2
AGRICULTURE Paper 2(Theory)

Time: 2 Hours
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above

2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided.

3. This paper consists of THREE sections; A, B, and C.

4. Answer all questions in sections A and B.

5. Answer any TWO questions in section C.

6. All the questions should be answered in the spaces provided

For Examiners’ Use

Only

Section Questions Maximum Score Candidates score

A 1-12 30
B 13-16 20

C 20

20

TOTAL SCORE 90

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 SECTION A: (30 MARKS) Answer
ALL questions in this section

1. (a) Name three factors that dictate distribution of livestock in Kenya. (1½ mks)

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(b) Name a breed of goats that is brown in colour with two white stripes running from the eyes
to the nose. (1/2 mks)
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2. (a) Give two reasons why proper storage of tools is important. (1mk)

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(b) Name two tools that are recommended for layout and marking. (1mk)

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3. (a) How does a vaccine work? (1mk)

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(b) What causes the following conditions in livestock?

(i) Osteomalacia (½ mk)

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(ii) Parturient paresis (milk fever) (1/2 mk)

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4. Name four tick borne diseases in livestock. (2mks)

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5. (a) What is the function of esophageal groove in a ruminant (1mk)

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(b) List two methods of ration computation. (2mks)

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6. State four advantages of using contemporary comparison as a method of selection in

livestock. (2mks)

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7. (a) What is a notifiable disease? (1/2mks)

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(b) List three examples of notifiable diseases. (1½mks)

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8. Give four causes of high mortality in Piglets. (2mks)

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9. (a) State two disadvantages of using metal frames in construction of farm building. (1mk)

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(b) List any two wood preservatives. (1mk)

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10. (a) State four factors to consider when selecting eggs for incubation. (2mks)

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(b) State four functions of the egg shell. (2mks)

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11. (a) State four qualities of colostrum which make it suitable for feeding newly

born calf. (2mks)

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(b) What is dry cow therapy? (1mk)

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12. (a) State four field conditions under which a disc plough is preferred instead of mouldboard
plough. (2mks)

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(b) Name four implements that are operated by the power take off (P.T.O) shaft. (2mks)

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SECTION B (20 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions in this section

13. The diagram below shows an auger bit. Use it to answer questions that follow:

(a) Name the part labelled X and Y. (2mks)

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 X

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Y:

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(b) Give the function of the part labelled N. (1mk)

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(c) List two other bits other than the one shown above. (2mks)

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14. The diagram below shows the digestive system in poultry. Use it to answer the following
questions.

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 (a) Name the parts labelled E and H. (2mks)

E:…………………………………………H:…………………………………………

(b) Give the function of part F. (1mk)

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(c) State two ways in which the part labelled G is adapted to its function. (2mks)

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15. The diagram below shows a routine practice being carried out on an animal. Study it and
answer the questions that follow.

(a) Identify the practice. (1mk)

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 (b) Name the structure in which the practice is being carried out. (1mk)

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(c) State three advantages of using the above structure instead of plunge dip. (3mks)

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16. Study the picture of the system of rearing poultry and use it to answer questions that follow:

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 (a) Identify the system of poultry rearing shown above. (1mk)

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(b) Name two other systems of rearing poultry apart from the one shown above. (2mks)

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(c) State two advantages of using the above system. (2mks)

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 SECTION C (40 MARKS)

Answer ANY TWO questions from this section

17. (a) Describe gumboro disease under the following sub-headings

(i) Animals affected (1mk)
(ii) Causal organism (1mk)
(iii) Incubation (1mk)
(iv) Symptoms of attack (5mks)
(v) Control (2mks)

(b) Describe five characteristic of Romney marsh dual purpose sheep. (5mks)

(c) State five functions of the lubrication system. (5mks)

18. (a) Describe how natural incubation is carried out and managed. (8mks)

(b) Explain seven mechanical methods of controlling ticks. (7mks)

(c)State five advantages of embryo transplant. (5mks)

19. (a) Describe the procedure of training a calf for bucket feeding. (7mks)

(b) Describe Eight measures to be observed when handling bees. (8mks)

(c) State five signs of ill-health observed on the animal’s skin and coat. (5mks).

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SCHOOL………………………………………………………………….INDEX……………….
DATE……………………………..SIGN…………………………TARGET…………………….

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Time: 2 Hours
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

a) Write your name and Admission number in the spaces provided above.

b) This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.

c) Answer all the questions in section A and B.

d) Answer any two questions in section C.

e)This paper has nine printed pages.

For Examiners Use Only

SECTION QUESTIONS MARKS SCORE

A 1 – 22 30
B 23 – 26 20
C 20
20
TOTAL SCORE 90

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 SECTION A (30MARKS)
1) State four disadvantages of natural mating. (2marks)
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2) Give two reasons for supplementary feeding of bees (1mark)
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3) Name any two methods used to identify goats. (1mark)
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4) List three signs of lambing. (1½marks)
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5) Explain the meaning of cropping as used in fish production. (1mark)
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6) State two reasons why jersey breed is suitable than Friesian in marginal areas. (1mark)
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7) State four methods used to control cannibalism in a flock of layers in a deep litter system. (2mark)
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8) State two reasons why we have a footbath in a cattle dip. (1mark)

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9) State four uses of solar energy in the farm. (2marks)
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10) List four functions of water in an animal’s body. (2marks)
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11) State four reasons for controlling livestock diseases. (2marks)

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12) State one importance of guard rails in a farrowing pen. (1mark)

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13) List two groups of vitamins used in livestock feeding. (1mark)
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14) State the functions of the following farm tools
Shovel ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (½mark)
Rubber ring and elastrator ..………………………………………………………………………………………. (½mark)
15) List three control measures for fowl pox disease in poultry (1½mark)

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16) What is a production ration? (1mark)

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17) State two maintenance practices carried out on slasher. (1mark)

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18) Name the hormone responsible for milk let down (½mark)

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19) List any two chemicals used to treat wood against weather elements. (1mark)

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20) State any four characteristics of exotic breeds of cattle. (2marks)

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21) State three uses of biogas on a farm. (1½marks)

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22) State four practices done to make wooden fence posts last longer. (2marks)

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SECTION B (20mks)
23) A dairy farmer is required to prepare 100kgs of dairy meal containing 20% DCP (Digestible crude
protein). Using the pearsons square method, Calculate the quantity of soya beans 40% DCP and rice
16% DCP the farmer requires for the dairy meal. (5marks)

24) The following diagrams illustrate some workshop tools. Study them carefully and answer the
question that follows.

(a). Identify the tools labeled E and F (2marks)

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(b). State the functional advantage tool E has over tool F. (1marks)

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(c) State two maintenance practice carried out on tool E. (2marks)

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25. Study the diagram below of an egg and use it to answer the questions that follow.

a) Name the parts labeled B, C, D and F. (2marks)

B)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
D)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
F)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) List any two structural qualities of an egg to be incubated. (2marks)

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(c) Give the functions of part labeled E in a fertilized egg (1mark)

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26. The diagram below shows the parts of the digestive system of cattle. Study it and answer the
questions that follow.

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a) Name the parts labeled N, P, R and Q. (2marks)

P ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
T ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
S ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Q ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) List three microbial activities that take place in part labeled P. (3marks)

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SECTION C (40MARKS)
ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
27. a) Discuss the preparation of the brooder before the arrival of chicks.
(5marks)
b) Describe the management practices carried out on ewes two weeks before mating to weaning
of lambs. (15marks)

28. (a) Outline any eight control measures for ticks. (8marks)

(b) Outline the daily maintenance practices that should be carried out on a farm tractor. (12 marks)

29. (a) Describe the uses of five materials and equipment required during hand milking (10marks)

b) Discuss mastitis disease under the following sub –heading

i. Animals affected (1mark)

ii. Casual organism (1mark)
iii. Predisposing factors (4marks)
iv. Control and treatment (4marks)

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