NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
JUNE/JULY 2013 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE ANP 302:

COURSE TITLE: RUMINANT ANIMAL PRODUCTION

TIME ALLOWED: 2Hours 30mins

INSTRUCTION: Answer 4 questions only. All questions carry equal marks

 1a. With examples differentiate between large and small ruminants.                                    (5Marks)

1b. Highlight the significance of ruminants in the Nigerian economy.                                  (15Maarks)

1c. State the basic anatomical features that differentiate a ruminant from a non-ruminant.   (5marks)

2a. Differentiate between digestion in the omasum and the abomasums.                               (10Mars)

2b. Give the formula for:

1. Deciduous dentition.
2. Permanent dentition.                                                                                                   (5Marks)

2c. With the aid of a diagram ONLY, draw the digestive system of a cow.                           (10Marks)

3a. Write short notes on the following:

1. White Fulani   (ii) Ndama    (iii) Holstein/Friesian (iv) West African Dwarf

5. Balami                                                                                                       (5Marks each)

4a. Discuss in details the measures you need to put in place for effective management of a breeding bull. (15Mars)

4b. Write short notes on the following feed materials:

1. Silage;    (ii) Hay.                                                                                          (10Marks)

5a. Differentiate between steaming up and flushing giving advantages of each management practice.     

                                                                                                                                                 (10Marks)

5b. Write short note on the following:

1. Controlled mating
2. Estrus synchronisation

6a. List the various methods use for pregnancy confirmation.                                                (5Marks)

6b. Describe how you will manage a calf from parturition to weaning.                                 (15Marks)

6c. Differentiate between a Burdizzo and an Elastrator.                                                         (5Mars)