(a)(i) Mention the major nutrients supplied by specimen A (Fish meal) in animal diet. (ii) State four functions of the nutrients mentioned in 1(a)(i). (iii)...

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(a)(i) Major nutrient supplied by specimen A (Fish meal)

Protein (fish meal is a rich source of animal protein; it also supplies some minerals such as calcium and phosphorus).

(ii) Four functions of the nutrient (protein) in the animal diet

• Builds new body tissues and promotes growth.
• Repairs worn-out tissues.
• Is used for the production of eggs, meat and milk.
• Forms enzymes, hormones and antibodies (and can serve as a source of energy).

(iii) Three feed stuffs that could be used in place of specimen A

• Groundnut cake.
• Soya bean meal.
• Blood meal (or meat meal).

(b) Four reasons for keeping specimen B (Chicken)

• Source of meat for food.
• Source of eggs.
• Source of income to the farmer.
• Source of manure (and feathers) and provides employment.

(c) Three management practices during the rearing of chicken

• Brooding of the day-old chicks to keep them warm.
• Vaccination and general disease control.
• Balanced feeding and provision of clean water (also debeaking to prevent cannibalism).