(1a)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) They absorb moisture from urine and spilled water.
(ii) They help to reduce bad odour in the animal house.
(iìi) They provide comfort for animals, reducing stress and injury.
(iv) They improve hygiene by reducing the growth of harmful microorganisms.
(v) They provide insulation and help keep animals warm during cold weather.
(1bi)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Smoking
(ii) Salting
(iii) Freezing
(iv) Drying
(v) Canning
(vi) Refrigeration
(vii) Use of chemical preservatives
(1bii)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Poor storage facilities.
(ii) Inadequate transportation infrastructure.
(iii) High cost of production.
(iv) Poor hygiene and handling practices.
(v) Fluctuating prices due to supply and demand.
(vi) Limited access to modern marketing platforms.
(1c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Curing
(ii) Soaking
(iii) Liming
(iv) Tanning
(v) Finishing
(2ai)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Temporary storage of food
(ii) Softening of food before digestion
(iii) Regulation of food passage to the gizzard
(iv) Initial microbial fermentation of food (in some birds)
(2aii)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Chicken
(ii) Duck
(iii) Turkey
(iv) Pigeon
(v) Guinea fowl
(vi) Quail
(2bi)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Detoxification of harmful substances
(ii) Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
(iii) Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals
(iv) Production of bile for digestion
(v) Breakdown of red blood cells
(vi) Regulation of blood composition
(vii) Synthesis of blood clotting factors
(2bii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Liver fluke
(ii) Tapeworm larvae
(iii) Roundworms
(iv) Coccidia
(2c)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Protection of the foot
(ii) Support of body weight
(iii) Aid in locomotion and movement
(iv) Absorption of shock while walking or running
(3ai)
(i)Weighing scale: Measuring the weight of animals or objects.
(ii)Egg Candler: Checking the fertility and development of eggs.
(iii)Thermometer: Measuring temperature in animals or environments.
(iv)Hypodermic syringe: Administering medications or vaccines to animals.
(3aii)
(i)Weighing scale: Regular calibration.
(ii)Egg Candler: Cleaning and dusting.
(iii)Thermometer: Calibration and storage.
(iv)Hypodermic syringe: Sterilization and proper storage.
(3b)
(i)Darken the room: Reduce light to improve visibility.
(ii)Place egg on candler: Position the egg to view its contents.
(iii)Check for fertility: Observe the egg’s development.
(3c)
(i)Sterilization
(ii)Proper disposal
(4a)
(i)Cows
(ii)Goats
(iii)Sheep
(4bi)
(i)Hand milking: Manual milking using hands.
(ii)Machine milking: Using milking machines
(4bii)
(i)Preparation: Clean and sanitize the udder and teats.
(ii)Stimulation: Massage the udder to stimulate milk letdown.
(iii)Milking: Gently grasp the teat and milk into a clean container.
(iv)Filtering: Filter the milk to remove any debris or bacteria.
(4ci)
(i)Protein
(4cii)
(i)Toxic compounds: Fresh leucaena contains toxic compounds like mimosine, which can be harmful to livestock.
(ii)Digestive issues: Fresh leucaena can cause digestive issues in some animals, such as bloating or diarrhea.
