Theory question 102
Pasture and Forage(a) State five ways of improving pasture. (b) Name five organs of the digestive system of a rabbit. (c) State five precautions that should be taken in dipping of sheep.
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(a) Any five: reseeding/introducing better grasses and legumes; applying fertilizer or manure; rotational/controlled grazing to avoid overgrazing; weed control; irrigation; controlled burning; liming; fallowing/resting the pasture; pest control
(b) Any five: mouth; oesophagus; stomach; small intestine (duodenum, ileum); caecum; large intestine/colon; rectum; anus; liver; pancreas
(c) Any five: follow the manufacturer's instructions on the dip chemical; give the sheep water before dipping so they do not drink the dip; make the dip deep enough to cover the whole body; immerse the head briefly but do not keep it under too long; stir the dip so the chemical does not settle; dip on a cool, dry day; do not dip sick, wounded, heavily pregnant ewes or very young lambs; dispose of used dip safely; wear protective clothing
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