Theory question 108
Poultry Production(a) Name four breeds of chicken used for commercial egg production.
(b) State two functions of each of the following components in the diet of farm animals: (i) water; (ii) minerals; (iii) antibiotics; (iv) protein.
(c) Enumerate four advantages of the intensive system of rearing ruminants.
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(a) Any four: Leghorn; Isa Brown; Harco; Nera Black; Black Olympia; Rhode Island Red; Hy-line; Bovans.
(b)(i) Water: regulates body temperature; transports nutrients and wastes; aids digestion.
(ii) Minerals: build bones and teeth; form eggshells; needed for blood (iron) and body processes.
(iii) Antibiotics: prevent/control bacterial infections; improve growth and feed use.
(iv) Protein: growth and repair of tissues; production of eggs, milk and meat; forms enzymes and hormones.
(c) Any four: higher productivity per animal; better disease and parasite control; efficient use of feed and land; easy record keeping and management; protection from thieves and predators; animals do not destroy crops; manure collected easily.
Two functions for each of the four diet components.