AEM723 : NON-RUMINANT ANIMALS (2014)

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE: AEM 723

COURSE TITLE: NON-RUMINANT ANIMALS

TIME ALLOWED: 2 1/2 HOURS

INSTRUCTION: I. ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS IN ALL

II. ALL QUESTIONS ATTRACT EQUAL MARKS

  1. (a) Outline the sequential procedure in carrying out fostering in rabbits. (16 marks

(b) Describe broiler starter and finisher feeds. (8 marks)

(c) List 2 poultry breeds (1 mark)

  1. (a) What principles guide the building of Poultry houses in tropical areas (6 marks)

  1. Poultry occupies an important place in the Nigerian livestock sector. Discuss (15 marks)

(b) Vaccination and prophylaxis are measures that can be used to control poultry diseases. For each of these measures, list 4 diseases that can be controlled (4 marks)

  1. (a) Write notes on 5 pig breeds. (20 marks)

(b) The converting of a life rabbit into meat involves some processes. Briefly describe them. (5 marks)

  1. (a) What are the general principles governing the feeding of nursing (suckling) pigs and market pigs? (20 marks)

  1. What are multi-sucking pig pens? (5 marks)

  1. (a) Discuss the factors that require consideration when rabbits are selected for breeding. (10 marks)

(b) How can diseases be controlled in a rabbitery? (10 marks)

(c) What measures can be adopted to avert and control diseases among pigs? (5 marks)

  1. (a) Expatiate on the methods that can be used for the storage of eggs? (16 marks)

(b) Elaborate on the major requirements of a good rabbit hutch or cage. (9 marks)

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