(a) State three factors which could affect the hatchability of specimen J (Egg). (b)(i) Mention four operations that should be carried out on the first day ...
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(a) State three factors which could affect the hatchability of specimen J (Egg).
(b)(i) Mention four operations that should be carried out on the first day of production of specimen K (Chick)
(ii) Name three diseases for which specimen K requires vaccination before it is six weeks old.
(c)(i) Name the type of housing unit used for rearing specimen K on arrival at the farm .
(ii) Mention four rquipment which are required in the housing unit named in 4(c)(i).
Answer Details
(a) Three factors affecting the hatchability of specimen J (egg)
- Fertility of the egg (whether it was fertilised).
- Correct temperature of incubation.
- Correct humidity (and regular turning of the eggs).
(b)(i) Four operations on the first day of production of specimen K (chick)
- Provide warmth by brooding (source of heat).
- Give clean water containing glucose or vitamins.
- Provide feed (chick starter mash).
- Vaccinate against Marek's disease and count and inspect the chicks.
(b)(ii) Three diseases for which specimen K requires vaccination before six weeks old
- Newcastle disease.
- Gumboro (infectious bursal disease).
- Fowl pox.
(c)(i) Type of housing unit for rearing chicks on arrival
A brooder house (brooder).
(c)(ii) Four equipment required in the brooder
- Source of heat (brooder lamp or stove).
- Feeders.
- Drinkers (waterers).
- Litter and a chick guard (with a thermometer).
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