(a) Mention two organs each in each of the following parts of rabbit: (i) head; (ii) thorax; (i) abdomen. (b) State one function of each of the following or...

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(a) (i) Head: - Eyes: responsible for vision - Ears: responsible for hearing
(ii) Thorax: - Heart: responsible for pumping blood - Lungs: responsible for breathing and exchanging gases
(iii) Abdomen: - Liver: responsible for producing bile and detoxifying the body - Intestines: responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients

(b) (i) Caecum: A part of the large intestine in farm animals that ferments and digests plant material. (ii) Gizzard: A muscular part of the digestive system in birds that grinds food with the help of ingested stones. (iii) Crop: A pouch-like organ in the digestive system of birds that temporarily stores food before it moves to the gizzard for grinding. (iv) Rumen: A part of the digestive system in ruminant animals such as cattle and sheep, where bacteria ferment and break down plant material. (v) Lungs: A part of the respiratory system in farm animals that exchanges gases and helps in breathing.

(c) Six practical ways of checking malnutrition in livestock production are: 1. Observing body condition score 2. Measuring weight gain or loss 3. Assessing the overall health and well-being of the animal 4. Checking the skin and hair coat 5. Examining the eyes and mucous membranes 6. Evaluating the nutrient content of feed and forages

(d) Three examples of non-traditional farm animals are: 1. Alpaca: a domesticated species of South American Camelid, known for their soft and warm wool. 2. Ostrich: a large flightless bird native to Africa, farmed for their meat, skin, feathers, and eggs. 3. Bison: a large mammal native to North America, farmed for their meat and hides.