(a) State two uses of specimen D(Iodine Tincture) in animal production (b) Mention four activities which requires the use of specimen E(Hand Gloves) in anim...

(a) Two uses of specimen D (tincture of iodine) in animal production

• Treatment and dressing of wounds after castration, navel cutting or minor bruises.
• Sterilising the body surface before injection or surgery (also used as a disinfectant/antiseptic).

(b) Four activities that require the use of specimen E (hand gloves) in animal production

• Drenching of animals.
• Castration.
• Slaughtering and dressing of carcass.
• Handling of chemicals such as disinfectants (also vaccination, parturition and disposal of dead animals).

(c)(i) Three precautions when using specimen F (razor blade) for castration in pigs

• Sterilise the blade before use to avoid infection.
• Restrain the pig properly and ensure the blade is sharp.
• Let a skilful person do the cutting, wearing hand gloves, to reduce blood loss and disease transmission.

(d) Three tools that could be used in place of specimen F (razor blade) for castration

• Burdizzo.
• Emasculator.
• Elastrator (rubber ring) (also a knife or scalpel).