(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) Six functions of protein in the body of a farm animal

1. It is used for growth and formation of new body tissues.
2. It is used for the repair of worn-out tissues.
3. It is used for the formation of enzymes.
4. It is used for the formation of hormones.
5. It is used for the formation of antibodies that fight diseases.
6. 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