LIVESTOCK FARMING PRACTICAL ANSWERS ✅

Question 1 ✅

(a) Three uses each of Specimens A, B and C in animal husbandry:

A:

• Used for cutting forage/feed.
• Used for cutting ropes and sacks.
• Used for trimming animal parts/hair.

B:

• Used for carrying feed.
• Used for carrying water.
• Used for collecting farm products.

C:

• Used for restraining animals.
• Used for tying animals.
• Used for leading animals.

(b) One precaution when using Specimen A:

• Handle carefully to avoid injury/cuts.

(c) Five ways of maintaining Specimen C:

• Clean after use.
• Store in a dry place.
• Oil metal parts regularly.
• Repair worn-out parts promptly.
• Keep away from rain/moisture.

Question 2 ✅

(a) Four benefits of raising Specimen D:

• Source of meat.
• Source of income.
• Provides manure.
• Source of employment.

(b) Three materials that can be used in providing housing for Specimen D:

• Wood.
• Wire mesh.
• Roofing sheets/thatch.

(c) Three functions each of Specimens E and F:

E:

• Digestion of food.
• Absorption of nutrients.
• Storage of food temporarily.

F:

• Removal of waste products.
• Regulation of water balance.
• Filtration of blood.

(d) Two other organs that perform similar function as Specimen F:

• Skin.
• Lungs.

Question 3 ✅

(a) One common use of Specimens G, H and J:

• They are used for administering drugs/vaccines to animals.

(b) Two advantages each of using Specimens G, H and J:

G:

• Easy to use.
• Saves time.

H:

• Ensures accurate measurement.
• Reduces wastage of drugs.

J:

• Fast method of treatment.
• Helps prevent disease outbreak.

(c) One disadvantage each of using Specimens G, H and J:

G:

• Can injure animals if not properly used.

H:

• Expensive to maintain.

J:

• May transmit diseases if not sterilized.

(d)(i) One use of Specimen K:

• Used for identification of animals.

(d)(ii) Two advantages of using Specimen K on farm animals:

• Prevents theft/mixing of animals.
• Makes record keeping easy.

(d)(iii) Two disadvantages of using Specimen K on farm animals:

• Causes pain/injury.
• May lead to infection.

Question 4 ✅

(a)(i) One primary host of Specimen M:

• Cattle.

(a)(ii) Two secondary hosts of Specimen M:

• Goat.
• Sheep.

(b)(i) Three effects of Specimen M in farm animals:

• Causes irritation.
• Causes loss of blood.
• Transmits diseases.

(b)(ii) Three effects of Specimen N in farm animals:

• Causes weakness.
• Reduces productivity.
• Causes weight loss.

(d) Three ways of controlling Specimens M and N in farm animal production:

M:

• Regular spraying with insecticides.
• Maintain clean environment.
• Isolate infected animals.

N:

• Deworm animals regularly.
• Proper sanitation.
• Avoid overcrowding.