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3. Milking is the process of harvesting milk from lactating animals such as dairy
cattle and goats by either hand or machine milking. What are procedures for
hand milking? Outline the advantages and challenges of hand milking.

4. Any kind of pig house, be it modern or traditional, should have important features
which will help the pig to be in a comfortable place. Discuss the basic features of
a pig house.
5. There is a saying that ‘Prevention is better than cureʼ. Discuss this statement
with reference to disease and parasite management in livestock husbandry.

6. ‘It is more profitable to market processed livestock products than raw produceʼ.
With reference to meat, milk, eggs and important livestock by-products, discuss
how processing can be achieved in livestock farm(s).

7. Farm assets need to be valued at the end of every accounting period. Why is
this exercise important? With the aid of examples, what method(s) are used in
valuing farm assets?
8. Several factors related to soil chemical properties influence crop production
positively or negatively. Account for influences of cation exchange capacity, soil
pH and carbon to nitrogen ratio in crop production. How can a farmer manage
these factors so as to optimise soil utilisation for crop production?

9. Crop and livestock production have plenty of entrepreneurial opportunities.
By considering production chains for various crops and livestock, identify
entrepreneurial opportunities that exist. How could the identified opportunities
be utilised to generate a profitable income?

10. Fish farming has become a popular economic enterprise both in rural and
urban areas because it is simple to undertake and do not need high investments.
Discuss the necessary considerations when selecting a site to construct an earth
fish pond.
11. In poultry farming, different practices are employed in different growth stages
such as for chicks, growers, finishers and layers. Discuss the major management
practices for chicks from the first day to fourth week.

12. Once eggs are collected from the laying house, they should be well packed and
stored or transported to market.

(a) What are the important factors to consider when packaging and packing
eggs for storage and transport?
(b) Why are the factors in 12 (a) important?

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