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2.a i What are the characteristics of shifting cultivation? Limited capital for investment Use of rudimentary tools and equipment 1Small land usually cultivated Slash and burn technique of clearing Crops not properly managed. Ii State the problems associated with shifting cultivation . A wasteful method of farming Slow... |
B What is pastoralism? A major system of keeping livestock and moving with them from place of search of better pasture and water for livestock. C State the factors to consider in choosing a type of farm Type of enterprise itself Environmental factors Knowledge and skills of the farmer about the enterprise Available res... |
Growing of crops only. E i State the limitations of mixed farming The farmer will obtain sustainable income throughout the year The farmer will never experience total loss Animals contribute manure to crops while crops contribute provide crop residues fed to animals. Labour is utilized efficiently throughout the year A... |
E i State the limitations of mixed farming The farmer will obtain sustainable income throughout the year The farmer will never experience total loss Animals contribute manure to crops while crops contribute provide crop residues fed to animals. Labour is utilized efficiently throughout the year Animals can be used to d... |
Labour is utilized efficiently throughout the year Animals can be used to do work in the farm e.g oxen ploughing ii State the limitations of mixed farming Lack of enough land for more enterprises Lack of enough capital Lack of specialisation. F i Give the types of farming practised by small scale farmers Arable farming... |
2Because arable land is becoming smaller Ranching will lead to higher production of livestock to meet the high demand for meat iv State the common features of ranching as a farming system: Done in marginal areas with poor pasture System is extensive Extension services provided Improved pastures Selective livestock bree... |
Iii State the major characteristics of plantation farming. Most of the work is mechanised Requires skilled and qualified personnel Large tracts of land used Sometimes run by a company or the government or individuals The aim is to produce enough for local consumption and export market. Provides a lot of employment High... |
Photosynthesis Respiration Flowering and ripening Quality of the products. D State the effects of wind to crops. Physical damage Stress through evaporation chilling Spread of pests, weeds, diseases Soil erosion Increase of water and mineral uptake by increasing transpiration. 4.a . I. Define the term soil. A collection... |
Provides enchorage support for the plant Provides nutrients Provides moisture b . I State the factors which influence the soil forming process Climatic factors e.g rainfall Biotic factors e.g plants Type of parent materials Topography of land Time taken by the process. Ii . What biological agents influence the speed of... |
E i What is soil structure? Aggregation of soil particles. Ii State the farming practices that improve soil structure. Addition of organic matter Fallowing Mixed cropping including cereals and legumes Minimum tillage Good crop rotation programme Cultivation at right moisture content of soil Liming. Iii Why is a good so... |
Proportion of different sizes of soil particles. Ii State the properties of soil that are influenced by its texture. Aeration porosity Drainage Water holding capacity capillarity Stickiness consistency Cation exchange capacity PH availability of nutrients iii Give the types of soil based on texture. Sandy soils Clay so... |
Nature of work to be done The financial status Type of power used on the farm Condition of land where the tool will be used. C i Why should tools and equipment to maintained well? To reduce cost of repair replacement To increase their durability last long To increase work efficiency Ensure safety of the user To remain ... |
To reduce cost of repair replacement To increase their durability last long To increase work efficiency Ensure safety of the user To remain in good working order. Ii How should tools and equipment be maintained? Store in sheds and racks Clean and oil moving parts Regularly sharpen cutting edges Clean tools thoroughly a... |
Store in sheds and racks Clean and oil moving parts Regularly sharpen cutting edges Clean tools thoroughly after use Keep metal parts rust free Replace or repair broken wornout parts Ensure there are no loose parts Use tool for its intended purpose Buy good quality tools and equipment Always keep tools in good working ... |
E How is friction reduces in moving parts? Apply oil Apply grease Generally lubricate moving parts f Name the categories of farm tools and equipment. Garden tools Workshop tools Livestock production tools Masonery and plumbing tools 6.a State the importance of land preparation. Removal of weeds Breaking the soil into s... |
Type of soil Availability of implements Depth of ploughing Type of tilth required Condition of the land Type of crop to be growth Topography of the area Financial ability of the farmer Time remaining before planting c i What is secondary cultivation? Subsequent cultivation after primary cultivation to make seedbed fine... |
D i Define minimum tillage To maintain soil structure To reduce soil erosion To reduce cost of seedbed preparation To conserve soil moisture To avoid damage to roots. Iii State reasons for practising minimum tillage. Saves time Reduces cost of production Maintains soil structure controls soil erosion Maintains soil moi... |
7.a List the sources of water on the farm. 7Surface water Rain water rainfall Underground ground water b How is water conveyed from one point to another? Transporting in containers by vehicles animals human Piping Use of channels c State how water is stored on a farm Use of water tank container Use of dam pond d i Name... |
9b List types of records kept on mixed farms. Production records Health records Field operations Feeding Inventory Breeding records c List types of records kept by crop farmers. Field operations Marketing Production Labour Inventory. 11. A i What are livestock domesticated animals ii Give examples of livestock Cattle, ... |
C i List dairy breeds of cattle Friesian, Ayrshire, Guernsey, Jersey ii State their characteristics. Triangular shaped Well attached udder Little flesh on the body Short, well set legs Ling, thin neck Feminine appearance Wide spring of ribs Long, thin tail. 10d i Name beef cattle breeds. Boran, Aberdean Angus, Hereford... |
Chinchilla, earlops, New Zealand, White, Kenya white, Californian Angora, Flemish giant. F i Which is the common species of camel in Kenya? Single humped dromedary ii State the uses of camels Milk production Meat production Provide leather, wool and Transport people loads ii State the general characteristics of camels.... |
Ii List the characteristics of broilers. Have red waxy combs and wattles Beak free from yellow pigmentation Abdomen soft and pliable to touch Good distance between pelvic bones and breastbone Well developed bones Bent is crescent shaped, moist and white in colour Body is light iii List the characteristics of broilers. ... |
H Name the major breeds of sheep in Kenya and indicate the purpose they are kept for Hampshire down for meat Corriadace for multon and wool dual purpose 11Romney Marsh which is dual purpose Merino kept for wool South Down for mutton Locals e.g Black headed persia, Maasai sheep are kept for meat and skin production. I N... |
Large white Saddleback Landrace Hampshire k i Give the meanings of exotic and to indigenous breeds. Exotic means imported breeds while indigenous means local breeds. Ii State the characteristics of exotic cattle that make them better suited to marginal areas than exotic cattle breeds. Able to walk long distances in sea... |
Iii What are the advantages of keeping a Jersey cow instead of Friesian for production of milk? Can tolerate high temperatures High butter fat content Small size hence less food required Can utilize poor pasture well. L i State the general characteristics of exotic cattle breeds . No humps Produce more milk Easily atta... |
The ability of a soil to provide all the required plant nutrients thereby producing and sustaining high crop yields. Ii State the characteristics of a fertile soil. Suitable PH Good aeration Deep soil Good water holding capacity Good drainage Free from pests and diseases. Iii How can a fertile soil loss its fertility 1... |
Iii How can a fertile soil loss its fertility 13Soil erosion Weed infestation Leaching of nutrients Alteration of soil PH Monocropping Accumulation of undesirable salts salination Burning the land Soil capping formation of impervious layer. Iv . State the ways of maintaining or improving soil fertility Improving water ... |
Formation of proteins Part of chlorophyll Vegetative growth Increase grain size. Deficiency. Chlorosis yellowing Stunted growth Premature leaf fall Very short roots Excessive supply Excessive succulency in grains Lodging Weak stems Delayed maturity ii Phosphorous used. Protein and enzyme formation Shoot growth Root dev... |
Ii List the methods of soil sampling. Traverse diagonal pattern Zigzag random collection. Iii State the reasons for soil testing: To determine nutrient status of the soil To determine soil PH. Iv Explain the procedure of soil sampling: Clear all vegetation Make a vertical cut and scoop soil at 15-25 cm depth Take soil ... |
Get a small representative sample by quartering. V State precautions necessary during soils sampling Avoid contamination e.g by cigarette ash Avoid unused areas like ant-hill manure heaps etc Avoid mixing top soil with sub-soil. Vi Name the methods of detecting nutrient deficiency in crops: Soil analysis 15Leaf analysi... |
Ii List the common organic manures Farm yard manure Green manure Compost manure Organic mulches. B . I What is organic matter? Part of soil formed from dead and decomposed plant and animal remains. Ii State the importance of organic matter Improves soil aeration Improves soil structure Improves water infiltration and r... |
Nearness to the place where compost will be used Distance to the place where compost will be used Direction of prevailing winds in relation to the position of homestead milking shed In a well drained place In a sheltered place Accessibility to the site ii Describe how to make compost manure Materials are put in a pit o... |
Turn compost every two to three weeks to facilitate air Add water whenever compost becomes dry Keep the center warm Avoid contraction or waterlogging Do not use material infested with pests or disease Protect from rain and sun Materials include crop residues, animal waste, old manure, farm yard manure, inorganic fertil... |
Ii List the characteristics of green manure crops: Fast growth rate Preferably a legume Leafy high foliage ratio Ability to rot rapidly iii What are the advantages of green manuring? 17Fixation of atmospheric nitrogen into the soil Improves soil aeration, water infiltration and absorption Increases organic matter and h... |
2.a Classify fertilizers by nutrient content. Straight fertilizers contain one type of nutrient e.g nitrogenous, potassic or phosphatic Compound contains two or more e.g DAP, MAP and NPK b i Name the common nitrogenous fertilizers. They supply nitrogen and include sulphate of ammonia, ammonium sulphate nitrate, ammoniu... |
Ii State properties of nitrogenous fertilizers characteristics Highly soluble in water easily leached no residual effect Have a scorching burning effect on plants They are volatile change into gaseous form Hygroscopic absorb moisture from the atmosphere cake easily. Iii When are they applied and why at that time? When ... |
The crop has well developed leaves for foliar feed Crop is growing fast and required a lot of nitrogen. C i Name the common phosphatic fertilizers: They supply phosphorous and include DSP, SSP and TSP ii When are they applied and why at the time? Applied at planting time Applied for formation, development and early est... |
E i What is fertilizer application? Restoring soil fertility by supplying growing plants with nutrients that may be lacking in the soil. Ii List the methods of fertilizer application: Broadcasting 18Row application Top dressing Side dressing Foliar spraying iii What is top dressing? F i Calculate the amount of K 2 O po... |
Restoring soil fertility by supplying growing plants with nutrients that may be lacking in the soil. Ii List the methods of fertilizer application: Broadcasting 18Row application Top dressing Side dressing Foliar spraying iii What is top dressing? F i Calculate the amount of K 2 O potassium chloride contained in 400 kg... |
Iii What happens to nitrogen in the soil? May evaporate volatilize Used up by micro-organisms May be used up by plants May be released into atmosphere by bacteria In the process of denitrification May be leached May be eroded. B i State the importance of carbon cycle Provides carbon dioxide for photosynthesis Productio... |
5. A i Define crop propagation. Development and multiplication of new individual crops from existing ones. Ii What are the methods of crop propagation? Seeds Vegetative materials b i List the different methods of vegetative propagation: Use of cuttings Layering Grafting 20Budding bud grafting Use of storage organs ii S... |
Desirable characteristics reserved Disease resistance imported from some crops Short period to maturity Quick way of multiplication of low viability plants Gives more than one variety on one crop Short period to maturity Quick way of multiplication of low viability plants Gives more than one variety on one crop. Iii St... |
Iii State its disadvantages. Cannot produce new varieties Difficult to keep materials free from diseases Vegetative materials cannot be stored for long. C i What are the advantages of seed propagation Easy to store large number of seeds Plant can produce large number of seeds Can produce new plant varieties ii State th... |
Cannot produce new varieties Difficult to keep materials free from diseases Vegetative materials cannot be stored for long. C i What are the advantages of seed propagation Easy to store large number of seeds Plant can produce large number of seeds Can produce new plant varieties ii State the disadvantages of seed propa... |
C i What are the advantages of seed propagation Easy to store large number of seeds Plant can produce large number of seeds Can produce new plant varieties ii State the disadvantages of seed propagation Do not breed true to type Some seeds have long dormancy periods Seed may spread undesirable genes quickly Crops may t... |
To obtain high crop yields 21Reducing chances of disease pest attack Obtain viable seeds Obtain high quality produce To get seeds suitable to the area iv What practices are carried out for seeds to ensure that they germinate? Proper seed selection Planting at same depth Proper seedbed preparation Planting at proper moi... |
Saves on seeds economy on seeds Easy to get correct spacing Makes subsequent operations easier iii State the factors which influence planting depth. Soil moisture Soil type Size of seeds. Iv What factors determine crop spacing? Fertility status of soil Moisture content of soil Use to which crop is to be put Machinery t... |
Iv What factors determine crop spacing? Fertility status of soil Moisture content of soil Use to which crop is to be put Machinery to be used in subsequent operations Growth habit of crop Number of seeds per hole Prevalence of certain diseases pests Method of planting v State the advantages of correct spacing Avoid com... |
Fertility status of soil Moisture content of soil Use to which crop is to be put Machinery to be used in subsequent operations Growth habit of crop Number of seeds per hole Prevalence of certain diseases pests Method of planting v State the advantages of correct spacing Avoid competition for nutrients, light, water, sp... |
To obtain high quality crops Helps a farmer to control weeds pest diseases Helps in soil and water conservation To obtain high yields 22f Name the treatments necessary on planting materials before planting? Legume seed inoculation Seed dressing Breaking dormancy of seeds Pre-conditioning seeds g List the field practice... |
Iv Why dry grains before storage? Prevents germination sprouting in storage Reduces pests disease attack Reduces attack by fungi. V What factors are considered when grading crops for market? Size Colour Shape Dryness Damages on crops j i List the various storage structures on farms Traditional granaries Maize crib Bags... |
Size Colour Shape Dryness Damages on crops j i List the various storage structures on farms Traditional granaries Maize crib Bags Bulk storage e.g silos ii State the problems farmers face in storage of produce from farms . Vermin s, insects and fungi Dampness in stores causes rot Storage facilities are poor Little know... |
Vermin s, insects and fungi Dampness in stores causes rot Storage facilities are poor Little knowledge on treatment before storage Lack of capital to construct good structures and buy chemicals. Iii List the features a good crop storage structure has Raised from the ground adequately Leak-proof roof water proof roof Cl... |
A place where seeds are grown to get special attention before being transferred into the main field seedbed b State the reasons for using a nursery. When seeds are too small Easy to handle take care of seedlings Easy to select seedlings Some seeds are delicate hence not viable and require proper care Pest control is ea... |
Done to enable seedling to grow vigorously and healthy avoid overcrowding ii Hardening off. Carried out to make the seedlings to get used to the actual field conditions. Iii Rogueing. Removal of diseased crop plants 7.a i What is health and diseases Health is the state of the body in which all body organs and systems a... |
Removal of diseased crop plants 7.a i What is health and diseases Health is the state of the body in which all body organs and systems are functioning normally and are normal. Disease is any alteration in the state of the body or any organs or systems which would interfere with or interrupt the proper functioning. Ii S... |
Ii State the importance of keeping livestock healthy To increase quantity of livestock products To increase quality of livestock products To increase profit level reduce cost of production To prevent the spread of diseases To increase productive life of an animal To enable them to breed regularly. Iii State the signs o... |
Iv List the causes of animal diseases: nutritional cause chemical causes physical cause living organisms. V What are the categories of diseases? 25Bacterial Viral Ricketsial Fungal Protozoan b State the general methods of disease control. Use of prophylactic drugs e.g antibiotics prophylaxis Proper sanitation farm hygi... |
Use of prophylactic drugs e.g antibiotics prophylaxis Proper sanitation farm hygiene Use of antiseptics and disinfectants for cleaning Quarantine and isolation to reduce spread Slaughtering, culling or killing affected animals Routine vaccination to prevent infection Killing vectors e.g ticks, tsetsefly, etc Proper nut... |
Any organism that depends on another organism, called host, for nutritional and protective purposes. B i What are external parasites? Live on the host at lease for part of its life cycle. Ii State examples of external parasites: Ticks, tsetsefly, mites, lice, fleas, keds iii State the signs of infestation by external p... |
Iii How are ticks controlled? Use of chemicals acarioides Ploughing the pastures or crop Burning infested pasture Hand picking and killing Rotational grazing Fencing the farm d i What are internal parasites? Stay inside body of host. Ii Give examples of internal parasites Round worms Flukes liver fluke Tapeworms iii Li... |
Use of chemicals acarioides Ploughing the pastures or crop Burning infested pasture Hand picking and killing Rotational grazing Fencing the farm d i What are internal parasites? Stay inside body of host. Ii Give examples of internal parasites Round worms Flukes liver fluke Tapeworms iii List the harmful effects of inte... |
Stay inside body of host. Ii Give examples of internal parasites Round worms Flukes liver fluke Tapeworms iii List the harmful effects of internal parasites: Retarded growth malnutrition emaciation Lower production rate Diarrhoea constipation Damage to the organs blindness pneumonia Blockage of organs Irritation coughi... |
Ii Give examples of internal parasites Round worms Flukes liver fluke Tapeworms iii List the harmful effects of internal parasites: Retarded growth malnutrition emaciation Lower production rate Diarrhoea constipation Damage to the organs blindness pneumonia Blockage of organs Irritation coughing Anaemia Death iv State ... |
Regular drenching deworming Rotational grazing Draining of swampy areas Proper sanitation in livestock houses Spraying swampy areas with appropriate chemicals Burning pastures t kill eggs Plough the pastures to bury eggs e a Name intermediate hosts for: i Tape worm Pig cattle ii Liver fluke Snail mud or vaster snail f ... |
Process by which an animal takes in, digests and assimilates food 27b Describe the various nutritional elements: i Carbohydrates Are energy foods Produces heat for all body processes Produces energy for maintaining animal alive Crude fibre in carbohydrates prevents constipation Excess converted to fats and stored Sourc... |
Iii Fats Source of energy Sources include sunflower, fish meal, seeds, etc iv Vitamins. Classified as water soluble or fat soluble Functions are to promote growth, help in blood clotting, bone formation, muscular activities, prevent diseases and act as catalysts. Sources are most food eaten. V Minerals. Maintain osmoti... |
Deficiency leads to reduced appetite, loss of weight, decrease in production, poor growth and loss of condition. Sources include mineral supplements. Vi Water Functions: Regulation of body temperature Make cells turgid and maintain body shape Transport of nutrients Biochemical reactions As a lubricant vii Factors influ... |
Size of animal Productivity e.g milk Type of food given to animal Physiological status of animal e.g pregnant Ambient temperature Species kind of animal 28c Explain what the following means: i Concentrates A feed with high protein and or energy content but low in fibre Have high available nutrients per unit weight Comp... |
Ii Draw a ruminant stomach e.g cow and explain the functions of the four chambers. 29Rumen: First chamber Stores and softens food Microbial action of food takes places here Reticulum Separates coarse food from fine food particles Omasum Grinds food and reduces water content Abomasum Has enzymes which act on food thus c... |
Saliva that is mixed with feed when chewing cud creates alkaline PH suitable for bacterial action in the rumen. Food undergoes microbial fermentation in the rumen In the rumen carbohydrates are broken down into volatile fatty acids acetic acid and butyric acid. Gases like methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen are releas... |
C State the functions of the following parts of poultry digestive system . I Crop Softening food Storage of food ii Gizzard Contains small stones which help to grind food and break down cellulose. 11. A i Draw the reproductive system of a hen and explain the stage taken during the formation of an egg. 30Ovary Produces ... |
A i Draw the reproductive system of a hen and explain the stage taken during the formation of an egg. 30Ovary Produces ova Infindibulum Site of fertilization and storage of sperm calls Yolk takes 15 minutes here Magnum Albumen is added Egg takes 3 hours here Isthmus Secretes the shell membrane Water, minerals and vitam... |
This is a passage through which ova pass from the ovary. This is where fertilization takes place as the ovum passes to the uterus. Ovary. Produce ova Produce sex hormones e.g oestrogen, progesterone 31Uterus After fertilization foetus develops until birth here. Vagina and Vulva. Receive male s sperms Aid in expulsion o... |
May cause inbreeding if bull is not controlled Expensive uneconomical to keep a bull There is a risk of transmission of breeding diseases A bull may cause physical injury to a cow handler Only a limited number few cows can be mated by one bull within a given period of time. E Explain the main systems of breeding. I Gra... |
Iii Cross breeding Meaning: Mating two pure breeds belonging to different breeds mating a pure bred sire of one breed to a high quality grade female of another breed. Reasons: To produce a hybrid with hybrid vigour Imparts desirable genes from either of the parents. What is hybrid vigour? The increased ability and perf... |
F i What is artificial insemination? Obtaining semen from males and depositing it in female s reproductive canal by artificial means. Ii State its advantages. Cheap can be afforded by many farmers Controls breeding diseases One male can serve many females Makes use of good bulls quick way of improvement Young small fem... |
A Discuss sheep management from selection of breeding stock to lambing. I Selection of breeding stock . High fertility and regular breeding Good quality products Fast growing early maturing Healthy stock Good mothering instinct Good body conformation not physically deformed. Ii Breeding Flush owes by giving extra conce... |
Ii Breeding Flush owes by giving extra concentrates high plant nutrition Flushing should be started about 3 weeks before mating and continued for three weeks after mating Clip wool around vulva for easy mating do crouching Raddling of rams before mating Use one ram for 35 60 owes Mating time for lambing to coincide wit... |
Remove rams from owes after mating. Iii Management during gestation Food owes on good pasture concentrates 3 4 weeks before lambing steam up Move owes to clean pasture three weeks before lambing Deworm owes 2 3 weeks before lambing Vaccinate owes 2 3 weeks before lambing against common diseases Provide clean water. Iv ... |
Iv Lambing management. Observe signs of lambing and supervise assist when necessary Disinfect navel cord immediately after lambing Ensure lambs suckle within first 1-2 hours Dagging clipping of wool around teats after lambing Owes that give birth to more than one lamb should be given extra feeding. B Disease the manage... |
Observe signs of lambing and supervise assist when necessary Disinfect navel cord immediately after lambing Ensure lambs suckle within first 1-2 hours Dagging clipping of wool around teats after lambing Owes that give birth to more than one lamb should be given extra feeding. B Disease the management of lambs from birt... |
B Disease the management of lambs from birth upto and including weaning. Weak lambs should be artificially reared Rejected orphaned lambs should be given to faster mothers Keep lambs and the owe on good pastures Dock the lambs within the first 2 weeks Castrate male lambs not needed for breeding within the first two wee... |
Weak lambs should be artificially reared Rejected orphaned lambs should be given to faster mothers Keep lambs and the owe on good pastures Dock the lambs within the first 2 weeks Castrate male lambs not needed for breeding within the first two weeks Introduce creep feed to the lambs from 6 weeks Dip spray dust sheep as... |
A i Describe the factors to consider when selecting a gilt for breeding. Maturity ie. Proper age 12 months or 90 100 kg live weight 34Good mothering instinct Fast growth rate Lack of physical defects Healthy i.e lacking history of many diseases ii What characteristics should be considered when selecting a breeding boar... |
Maturity ie. Proper age 12 months or 90 100 kg live weight 34Good mothering instinct Fast growth rate Lack of physical defects Healthy i.e lacking history of many diseases ii What characteristics should be considered when selecting a breeding boar? Docile good temperament Good body conformation for the breed Lack of ph... |
Docile good temperament Good body conformation for the breed Lack of physical deformities Strong back and legs Fast growing early maturing b What preparations should be carried out for a sow one weak before she farrows? Clean and disinfect the farrowing pen Wash clean and disinfect the sow Treat the sow against externa... |
Clean and disinfect the farrowing pen Wash clean and disinfect the sow Treat the sow against external parasites Move the sow to farrowing pen orate within a week separate from the rest Reduce sow s ration a day before farrowing Provide heat in the farrowing pen creep area Provide clean bedding material Provide bran to ... |
C Discuss the management of piglets from farrowing to weaning time. Keep watch over farrowing process help in the farrowing process Remove mucus and any foreign materials around piglet s nostrils Put piglet in a safe warm place Tie out and disinfect umbilical cord Dispose of afterbirth stillborns Ensure piglets suckle ... |
Keep watch over farrowing process help in the farrowing process Remove mucus and any foreign materials around piglet s nostrils Put piglet in a safe warm place Tie out and disinfect umbilical cord Dispose of afterbirth stillborns Ensure piglets suckle colestrum piglets suckle immediately after birth Got rid of excess p... |
35Food gilt on atleast 3 kg of sow and weaner meal daily Provide clean drinking water Vaccinate the gilt to control common diseases Control external parasites by dusting with pesticides Treat gilt of sick House the gilt next to a boar at age of 12 months Ready to be served serve it at right age and weight Keep the pen ... |
Observe the return to heat, if any, after three weeks, and repeat the service if necessary. Steaming up should start 1 months before farrowing by giving 3-4 kg of feed 7-10 days before farrowing, the gilt should be washed and moved into a clean and disinfected farrowing pen. Sow and weaner meal should be reduced three ... |
Deworm the gilt 7-10 days before farrowing. E i Give the reasons for culling a breeding boar. When the boar is old When the health of the boar is poor injury When the offsprings are being used as replacement stock to stop inbreeding When the bear is too fat and lazy back leg weakness When the performance of offsprings ... |
14. A Why are goats suited to most parts of Kenya? Goats are browsers require less food They can do with little water They are easy to manage Less attack by diseases Good walkers good climbers b What are the various management practices a goat farmer should carry out? If goats are kept for milk, the kids should be remo... |
A Why are goats suited to most parts of Kenya? Goats are browsers require less food They can do with little water They are easy to manage Less attack by diseases Good walkers good climbers b What are the various management practices a goat farmer should carry out? If goats are kept for milk, the kids should be removed ... |
Goats are browsers require less food They can do with little water They are easy to manage Less attack by diseases Good walkers good climbers b What are the various management practices a goat farmer should carry out? If goats are kept for milk, the kids should be removed from their mother and fed from a bucket or a bo... |
If goats are kept for milk, the kids should be removed from their mother and fed from a bucket or a bottle The kid should be fed three times a day Solid food should be introduces at 2-3 weeks old Regular vaccination should be carried out after weaning Hoof trimming Confined meat producing goats may be fed on out forage... |
Proper selection bulling Proper breeding upgrading cross breeding Maintaining good health Proper feeding Proper milking methods Proper housing. 15. A State the factors that should be considered when selecting rabbits for breeding. Good body size Breeding efficiency Good body conformation Growth rate Good health Freedom... |
Rabbitry and hutches Mordant i.e movable rabbit house built of light materials Warren Colony system. E State the general routine management practices necessary to protect rabbits from diseases and parasites. Cleanliness in the housing units Do not feed on contaminated food Isolation and treatment of sick ones Disinfect... |
C How can bees be attracted to a hive? Using honey Smear sugar syrup on hive Use of molasses. D i When is it recommended to harvest honey? Late in the evening Early in the morning ii State why smoke should be used when harvesting honey, but not fire. Smoke makes bees loss aggressive less active It does not kill bees br... |
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