PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION (APAP3101)
Animal Production Technology - APT
Semester: First Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2016
Course Title: PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Lecturer: A.T. NIBA
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Instructions: Answer all questions.
1. List the four basic rules that apply to all numbering systems for livestock identification. (4
marks)
2. Explain the use of the ear tag as a method of livestock identification. (3 marks)
3. What is the difference between freeze branding and hot branding? (2 marks)
4. How many methods of aging livestock are there? (1.5 marks)
5. Shaeffer’s formula has been developed for weight determination of which breed of animals?
(1 mark)
6. To what percentage is it accurate when used with zebu cattle? (1 mark)
7. Draw the right configuration of a forcing pen. (1 mark)
8. Explain briefly what a Crush is. (2 marks)
9. What is the function of a footbath? (1 mark)
10. Why is it necessary to dip animals? (1 mark)
11. The frequency of the dipping depends on a number of factors. Name them. (2 marks)
12. What are the consequences of footrot to domestic livestock? (2 marks)
13. Make an illustration of the reaction of cattle to the moving pace of the attendant. (1.5 marks)
14. Why is it necessary to vaccinate animals? (1 mark)
15. What is the difference between dehorning and disbudding? (1 mark)
16. Name the three methods available for disbudding ruminants. (1.5 marks)
17. Give two reasons why animals are castrated. (1 mark)
18. What are the methods available for castrating of animals? (1.5 marks)
19. The decision on what identification method should be adopted depends on a number of
factors. Name them. (5 marks)
20. Explain the word Drenching. (1 mark)
Good luck!!!
A.T. Niba
THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROUN
Peace-Work-Fatherland
THE UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: APT
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