2022 SOLUTION TO ANIMAL HUSBANDRY PRACTICAL

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*1a). Identify Specimen A, B and C*

*A–* Fresh centrosema plant

*B–* Fresh guinea grass

*C–* Palm oil

*1b). Method of disposal of A and B*

*A–* Man, animal

*B–* Animal, wind, water

*1c). Botanical name of A, B and C*

*A–* Centrosema maximum

*B–* Elacis guineenis

*C–* Elacis guineenis

*1d). Method of propagation*

*A–* Seed

*B–* Seed

*1e). Method of preserving specimen B (fresh guinea grass)*

*i* Silage

*ii* Hag

*1f). Characteristics of specimen A*

*i* Vigorous and aggressive growing legumes.

*ii* Creeping and twinning plant

*iii* Leafy prennial and shade tolerant

*1g). Management practices to improve a posture*

*–* Reseeding

*–* Irrigation

*–* Weed control

*–* Fertilizer application

*2a). Identify Specimen D, E and F*

*2b). Which animal can D, E and F be gotten from respectively answer to 2a*

*D–* Hoof

*E–* Horn

*F–* Feather

*2b) i–* D– hoof can be gotten from house, goat, sheep e.t.c

*ii–* E– Horn can be gotten from goat, cow, ram, e.t.c

*iii–* feather cam be gotten from broilers, guineas fowl, guail, duck e.t.c

*2c) Economic importance of D, E and F to man.*

*D [Hoof]*

*i–* Manufacture of pet food

*ii–* Production of glue, lubricants

*iii–* Production of buttons and hands

*E [Horn]*

*i–* Raw materials for making knives

*ii–* Production of fertilizer (rich in calcium)

*iii–* Manufacture of belt heads

*F [Feather]*

*i–* for decorative purposes such as feather fans

*ii–* Production of pillow and bed

*iii–* Furniture and toys production

*2d) Economic importance/uses of D, E and F to the Animal*

*D*

*i–* Supports the weight of the animal

*ii–* Protecting the tissue and bond

*iii–* Providing traction for the animal

*E*

*i–* Defence from predators

*ii–* Tools in fighting other members of the species for territory or mating, feeding e.t.c

*F–*

*i–* Regulation or maintenance of body temperature

*ii–* Defence and protection from bruises

*iii–* For communication and maturity

*iv–* For flight and movement

*3a) Identify Specimen G, H, I and J*

*G–* Common salt

*H–* Maize grain’s

*I–* Powdered milk

*J–* Groundnut cake

*3b). Uses of Specimen G (common salt)*

*i–* Maintain the mineral balance of the animal at the right level

*ii–* Keeps your livestock healthy

*iii–* Contains trace elements

*3c). Animal that feed on H (maize grain’s)*

*i–* Chicken (fowl)

*ii–* Cattle

*iii–* Pig

*iv–* Guinea fowl

*3d). Product of (Milk) Specimen I*

*i–* Yogurt

*ii–* Cheese

*iii–* Ice-cream

*iv–* Butter

*3e). Ways of preserving Specimen I form*

*i–* Proper storage of milk

*ii–* Good hygiene

*iii–* Keep container air tight

*3f). Sources of contamination of Specimen I (powdered milk)*

*i–* Animal

*Ii–* Physical (dust,flies, e.t.c)

*iii–* Milking utensils

*4a). Identify Specimen K and L*

*K–* Water

*L–* Restraining rope

*4b). Importance of K to the animal*

*i–* K is important for the body functions

*ii–* Regulation of body temperature

*iii–* Nutrient uptake

*4c). Importance of L(restraining rope)*

*i–* Helps in the ensuring the handling of the animals

*ii–* Safety of the farmer

*iii–* Safety of the animal

*iv–* Comfort of the animal

*4d). Method of preparing Specimen J(Groundnut cake)*

*i–* Crush the Groundnut seed

*ii–* Sun-day the crush seeds

*iii–* Roast the crushed seeds

*iv–* Pack in bags