(a) Stat three ways in which specimen A (Tapeworm) is of economic importance. (b) State four ways of controlling specimen A (c) List three nutrients contain...

(a) Three ways in which specimen A (Tapeworm) is of economic importance

• It causes loss of weight and reduced productivity in infested animals.
• It leads to condemnation of infected meat and organs at inspection, causing financial loss.
• It can be transmitted to man (as cysticercosis/measly meat), and heavy infestation may kill the animal.

(b) Four ways of controlling specimen A (Tapeworm)

• Deworm the animals regularly with a suitable drug.
• Ensure thorough meat inspection to detect and condemn infected meat.
• Cook meat properly before eating to kill the cysts.
• Maintain good sanitation with proper disposal of faeces, and control the intermediate host.

(c) Three nutrients contained in specimen B (Fish meal)

• Protein.
• Calcium.
• Phosphorus (also fat/oil and vitamins).

(d) Two ectoparasites that could infest cattle (from which specimen C, hide, was obtained)

• Tick.
• Louse (also mite, tsetse fly).

(e) Three uses of specimen C (Hide of cattle)

• Making leather for shoes, bags and belts.
• Making drum coverings and other crafts.
• Source of income (and raw material for glue/gelatin).