(a) State six functions of protein in the body of a farm animal. (b) List five (i) animal- protein; (ii) plant-protein sources used in livestock feeding.
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(a) State six functions of protein in the body of a farm animal. (b) List five (i) animal- protein; (ii) plant-protein sources used in livestock feeding.
Answer Details
(a) Six functions of protein in the body of a farm animal
- It is used for growth and formation of new body tissues.
- It is used for the repair of worn-out tissues.
- It is used for the formation of enzymes.
- It is used for the formation of hormones.
- It is used for the formation of antibodies that fight diseases.
- It is used for the production of animal products such as milk, meat and eggs (and can serve as a source of energy in excess).
(b) Sources of protein used in livestock feeding
(i) Five animal-protein sources:
- Fish meal
- Blood meal
- Meat meal
- Bone (meat-and-bone) meal
- Milk/skimmed milk (or maggot meal)
(ii) Five plant-protein sources:
- Groundnut cake
- Soybean meal
- Cotton seed cake
- Palm kernel cake
- Beniseed (sesame) cake or leaf meal
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