State one chemical used in relieving a ruminant animal of bloat and other Agriculture questions and answers

State one chemical used in relieving a ruminant animal of bloat

• Epson salt; methyl silicon;
• Mixture of turpentine and vegetable oil

State two reasons why drenching alone is not an effective method of controlling internal parasite in livestock

• Drenching does not destroy particles in pasture, water and forage;
• Drenching does not destroy the intermediate host.
• Drenching does not destroy some/other stage of parasites

State the class of each of the following feedstuff

(i) Molasses

Energy concentrate

(ii) Mac Lick

supplement

Name the type of breeding system represented below

Upgrading/grading up

Give three importance of flushing in sheep management

• Increase conception rate
• Facilitate implantation of the zygote;
• Increase the chances of the multiple births

Name the causative organism of Gumboro disease

Birna virus

State two symptoms of coccidiosis infection in poultry

• Diarrhoea
• Dysentry/blood in the feaces
• Emaciation
• Ruffled feathers
• Dullues with dropping wings
• Sudden death

State two differences between the dromedary and Bactrian breed of camels

State one way by which each of the following practices help in disease control

(a) Proper feeding

• Prevent deciency diseases
• Imparts deficiency to diseases

(b) Proper housing

• prevents draughts;
• prevents dampness due to proper drainage;
• Ease of cleaning;

State three effects of tsetse fly infestation

• Transmits diseases/ Trypanosomiasis
• Suck large quantities of blood/causes anaemia
• Damages skin for hide
• Causes wounds which are routes for secondary infections
• Causes infection/ discomfort to livestock.

State two ways of controlling tsetse flies

• Bush clearing/destroy breeding places
• Spray with chemicals/ Insecticides
• Sterilizing
• Use of fly traps

Give one reason why tsetse fly control is considered as land reclamation method

• Human settlement made possible
• Livestock rearing is made possible

State two ways in which a production ration may be utilized by cattle

• For production of products, milk meat, eggs etc
• For reproduction e.g. foetal development.
• For growth in young stock/animals
• For work/farm power/pulling/draught

Name two diseases in cattle that may be spread through breeding

• Brucellosis/Contagious abortion/bang’s disease
• Trichomoniasis
• Vingivitis

Under what conditions would a farmer prefer to use an ox – cart instead of a tractor – drawn trailer. Give three reasons

• if a farmer has little capital
• if the land is very steep.
• If a farmer has a little load to carry.

Name three implements that may be connected to power take off shaft of a tractor

• Mower
• Planters
• Rotavators
• Sprayers
• Fertilizer spreaders
• Broad casters

Name a pig breed with white colour on feet, nose and tail

Berkeshire

State three importance of keeping livestock healthy

• Increase quantity of livestock products/work output./Regular breeding
• Increase quality of livestock products
• Reduce cost of production
• Prevents spread of diseases
• Increase production of livestock

Name three importance of lubricating system in tractor

• Increase efficiency of the machines
• Reduce heat created by furiction/rubbing surface
• Act as a clearing agent
• Prevent friction/tear and wear.

Name three mechanical methods of controlling ticks

• Burning infested pasture.
• Fencing off the pasture land & farm
• Starting ticks by keeping the animals away from infested pastures land

Name the intermediate host of liver fluke

Mud snail/Fresh water snail

Name three methods of livestock selection

• Mass selection
• Progency testing
• Contemporary comparison

Distinguish between crutching and ringing as used in livestock production

• Crutching; Cutting wool around reproductive organ of ewe/female sheep.
• Ringing; Cutting wool around the sheath

Give a reason for packing eggs with the broadside upwards in the egg tray

For gaseous exchange

State two conditions, which would make it necessary to feed bees

• During drought when there is no flowers
• When a new colony is small and faster reproduction is required.
• When a new colony has first entered the hive and no food resources

Name two faults of ignition system of a tractor

• Sudden stopping
• Continuous engine running

Below is a layout of an animal housing. Study it and answer the questions that follow

(i) Identify the structure

Zero grazing unit

(ii) Name the parts labeled 2, 3, 4

• 2 – cubicles
• 3 – place for cheff cutter/ feed preparation area/ fodder chopping area.
• 4 – milking parlour

(iii) What is the role of the parts labeled 3

cutting livestock feeds

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

(a) Name the parts labeled A, B, C and D.

A…………………………………………………..
B…………………………………………………
C…………………………………………………
D………………………………………………..

• A – Albumen/Albumin
• B – Air space
• C – Yolk
• D – Charlaza

(b) State the roles of parts labeled A and D during incubation

A……………………………………………………..
D…………………………………………………….

• A – Is a food reserved to the developing click
• D – holds yolk on both ends allowing yolk to move germinal disc always to the top; This encourages heat transfer to the developing embryo.

Drawn below is a diagram of a fish pond

Name the parts labeled X and Y

X……………………………………….
Y……………………………………….

• X – Inlet pipe
• Y – Spill way

State three management practices carried out on a fish pond Y

• Repairing of the dykes
• Clearing/removing foreign materials
• Cutting/clearing vegetation around the pond
• Removing silt.

Below is a diagram of a farm tool

Identify the tool

Wood chisel

State the use of the tool

for carving or cutting a hard material such as wood, stone, or metal by hand, struck with a mallet, or mechanical power

List two maintenance practices carried out on the tool

• Store well after use/tool box/tool rack
• Sharpen the cutting edge/blade
• Coat the blade with oil to prevent rusting
• Repair /replace the handle when damaged

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