Theory question 105
Livestock Management(a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production: (i) flushing; (ii) castration; (iii) culling.
(b) Mention two advantages of each of the terms in 5(a). (i) Flushing; (ii) Castration; (iii) Culling.
(c) Give two uses of each of the following survey equipment: (i) prismatic compass; (ii) measuring tape.
(d) Differentiate between the terms floriculture and aquaculture.
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(a)(i) Flushing: giving extra, high-quality feed to female animals a few weeks before mating.
(ii) Castration: removing or destroying the testes of male animals not wanted for breeding.
(iii) Culling: removing unproductive, sick, old or poor animals from the herd/flock.
(b)(i) Flushing: increases ovulation (twins/more offspring); improves conception rate; healthier offspring.
(ii) Castration: animals become docile and easy to handle; fatten faster with better meat; prevents unwanted mating.
(iii) Culling: improves overall productivity; reduces feed waste; removes diseased animals and limits spread.
(c)(i) Prismatic compass: measures bearings/angles; finds direction and positions of stations.
(ii) Measuring tape: measures distances/lengths; measures offsets and boundaries.
(d) Floriculture is the growing of flowers and ornamental plants; aquaculture is the rearing of fish and other aquatic organisms in water.
Two advantages for each term.