Give one use of a sickle and secateurs. (2mks)

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Name the causal agent for coccidiosis disease. (1mk)

Give the two classes of vitamins. (2mks)

Define the term ‘’digestibility” as used in livestock production. (1mk)

Name a dual-purpose cattle breed reared in Kenya. (1mk)

What term is used preferably to refer to parturition in sows? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

Give two characteristics of concentrates

State the main function of drones in a bee colony. (1mk)

Differentiate between the following terms Tupping and serving. (1mk)

List four method of preserving fish. (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

Identify the cattle breed with the following features, Brown with white markings. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

. State two factors to consider when choosing the feedstuff to use.

State four causes of cannibalism in a flock of layers.

. Give two reasons for maintaining a wheelbarrow.

State two conditions which would make it necessary to feed bees.

. State four qualities of a good grain store.

Why are goats less susceptible to liverfluke infestation?

a) What is dry cow therapy in dairy cattle management? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

b) At what stage of gestation is dry cow therapy practiced? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

Define the term crude proteins (CP) as expressed in feed value. (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

Give two possible causes of infertility in cattle. (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

Study the diagram below and answer the following questions.

i) Identify the structure above. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………
ii) Why is water provided in the structure? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………

iii) What other factors not observed in the diagram should be provided? (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………

iv) Outline two advantages of the structure above. (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………

The diagram below shows a farm equipment. Study it answer the questions that follow.

i) Identify the equipment. ( ½ mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………

ii) Name the parts labeled A,B,C,D &E. (2 ½mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

. The diagram below shows a cross section of an udder. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

i) Identify the parts labeled F,G &H. (3mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………

ii) Give one function of the part labeled F. (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………

iii) Name the two hormones responsible for milk- let down.

. . Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow. a) Identify the Diagram ……………………………………………………………………………………..( ½mk)

a) Name the parts labeled I,J,K,L and M. (2 ½mks) I………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………….. J………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………. K………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………… L………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………….. M………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………

b) Give the function of K and M (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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c) State two maintenance practices carried on the implement. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….

. a) Describe the feeding of a dairy calf from birth up to weaning. (10mks)

b) Discuss Foot and Mouth disease under the following sub-headings:

i) Causal organism (1mk)

ii) Livestock species attacked (2mks)

iii)Symptoms of attack. (4mks)

iv) Control measures (3mks)

Describe the procedure of erecting wooden posts for a fence on a farm. (8mks)

b) Give four reasons for timber treatment. (4mks)

c) Explain four factors considered when formulating livestock rations. (8mks)

a) Give the advantages of animal power over tractor power on the farm. (3mks)

b) Describe any 6 parts of an ox-plough with their functions. (12mks)

c) Describe the digestion of food in poultry from the crop to the gizzard. (5mks)