(a) Explain how each of the following factors... | WAEC SSCE - Animal Husbandry - 2024 (Essay)

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(a) Explain how each of the following factors affect feed formulation for farm animals:

(b) State five precautions to be taken to ensure the preparation of good quality feed for layers.

Answer

(a) Explanation of factors that affect feed formulation for farm animals

(i) Age of animal

(ii) Physiological state of animal

(iii) Purpose of keeping the animal

Feed formulated depends on the type of product/objective/output expected from the animal e.g. meat, egg, wool, draught/power/work

(b) Precautions to be taken to ensure the preparation of good quality feed for
layers

Obtain good quality ingredients
Ensure correct formulation of feed using appropriate ratio(e.g. energy/protein ratio, minerals, vitamins)
Mill to right particle size
Ensure thorough mixing of feed
Pack in a suitable container
Store in an appropriate place
Ensure hygienic conditions in the mixing parlour(mill)/hygienic environment

Answer Details

(a) Explanation of factors that affect feed formulation for farm animals

(i) Age of animal

(ii) Physiological state of animal

(iii) Purpose of keeping the animal

Feed formulated depends on the type of product/objective/output expected from the animal e.g. meat, egg, wool, draught/power/work

(b) Precautions to be taken to ensure the preparation of good quality feed for
layers

Obtain good quality ingredients
Ensure correct formulation of feed using appropriate ratio(e.g. energy/protein ratio, minerals, vitamins)
Mill to right particle size
Ensure thorough mixing of feed
Pack in a suitable container
Store in an appropriate place
Ensure hygienic conditions in the mixing parlour(mill)/hygienic environment

(a) Explain how each of the following factors affect feed formulation for farm animals: age of the animal; physiological state of the animal; purpose of kee...