Specimen H (Plastic bucket) (a)(i) State five ways in which specimen H could be used in poultry production. (ii) Mention two advantages of using specimen H ...

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Specimen H (plastic bucket)

(a)(i) Five ways it could be used in poultry production

• For fetching and supplying water.
• For conveying and supplying feed.
• For collecting and packing eggs.
• For evacuating litter and disposing of waste.
• For storing feed, water or drugs and for mixing feed and medications.

(a)(ii) Two advantages of using it in animal production

• It is light, portable and easy to handle, and does not rust or corrode.
• It is cheap and readily available, and cannot be attacked by termites/insects.

(a)(iii) Two disadvantages of using it in animal production

• It can break or crack.
• It can catch fire and is affected by direct sunlight (and is non-biodegradable).

Specimen I (mercury-in-glass thermometer)

(b) One reason for using it in the brooding of chicks

• To check and monitor the temperature in the brooder house so that the correct warmth for the chicks is maintained.

Specimen J (ear tag)

(c)(i) Two ways in which its use is important in animal production

• For the identification of individual animals.
• For record keeping and to show ownership.

(c)(ii) Three farm animals on which it could be used

• Cattle
• Sheep
• Goat (also pig)