Theory question 101
Animal Nutrition(a) State four effects of feed shortage on animal production.
(b) List four areas of specialization in agriculture and state two contributions of each to agricultural development.
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(a) Any four: low birth weight and slow growth; poor production of milk, eggs and meat; delayed puberty and maturity; poor fertility/reproduction; greater susceptibility to diseases; loss of weight and death; low income
(b) Any four with two contributions each: crop production (agronomy) – food, raw materials, improved varieties; animal production – meat, milk, eggs, hides; soil science – fertility management, soil conservation; agricultural economics and farm management – planning, records, marketing, credit; agricultural extension – teaches farmers new methods, links research and farmers; agricultural engineering – machines, irrigation, processing equipment; forestry – timber, environmental protection; fisheries – fish protein, income; crop protection – pest and disease control
Two contributions under each area chosen.