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KCSE ONLINE
TERM 1 MID-TERM EXAM 2015
AGRICULTURE FORM 3
1. Define the following terms as used in livestock production.
a) Embryo transplant. (2mks)
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b) Recessive characteristics (1mk)
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c) Line breeding (1mk)
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d) Heritability (1MK)
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2. State the functions of the following reproductive organs of the bull. (3mks)
a) Scrotum
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b) Seminal vesicles
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c) Testes
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3. Describe creep feeding in piglets. (4mks)
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4. State and describe any four practices involved in parasite and disease. (8mks)
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5. Mention any three types of vaccines. (3mks)
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6. The diagram below shows a certain practice carried out in pigs.
a) Identify the practice illustrated. (1mk)
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b) Draw another illustration depicting piglet number 39. (2mks)
7. Differentiate between the following breeding practices.
a) Crutching and ringing (2mks)
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b) Tupping and serving (2mks)
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8. The diagram below shows the reproductive system of a cow. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
a. i) name the parts labeled L, M and J (3mks)
L ______
M ______
J ______
ii) State the functions of each of the parts labeled J and K. (2mks)
J ______
K ______
b. State the two signs of heat in a doe. (2mks)
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9. State and describe any five factors to consider when selection a heifer as a breading stock. (10mks)
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10. Give four advantages of natural mating in cattle production. (4mks)
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11. a) Name three methods used in selection of livestock. (3mks)
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b) Give any four signs of parturition in a cow. (4mks)
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c) What is hybrid vigour? (2mks)
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