(a)(i) State three uses of specimen K in animal production. (ii) Mention three precautions that should be taken when using specimen K on livestock farm. (b)...

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(a)(i). Uses of Specimen K (Knapsack sprayer) in animal production - Sanitation. - Disinfection. - For applying herbicides on pastures. - For applying insecticides. - For applying pesticides. Spraying against ectoparasites, - Can be used as a sprinkler. (ii). Precautions that should be taken when using Specimen K (Knapsack sprayer) on livestock farm - Wear protective equipment. - Spray in the direction of the wind. - Avoid eating, drinking or smoking during operation. – Wash your body after operation. -Clean before and after use. - Do not spray when it's windy to avoid drift.

(b)(i). Major nutrients in Specimen L (Palm kernel cake). - Protein. - Carbohydrate (ii). Advantages of using Specimen M (Plantain peels) in feeding rabbits - Source of energy. - Source of minerals e.g. iron, magnesium. – Fibre in it aids digestion/bowel movement. – Serves as a substrate for micro-organisms in the caecum. Enhance production of volatile fatty acid. - Encourages coprophagy

(c)(i) Management practice that could be carried out using Specimen N (Ear tag) - Identification (ii). Farm animals that Specimen N (Ear tag) could be used on: - Cattle. -Sheep. - Goat. - Pig. -Rabbit. -Donkey. Horse, -Camel.