Animal Production NCV Level 2 — Document P1

November 2023 — NCV Level 2 — Animal Production

NCV Level 2 2023 NCV Agriculture

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1.10\n the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1A chick when hatched is covered with down feathers

1.2The p ulmonary circulatory system transport blood from the lungs to the limbs.

1.3Chicken s do not have teeth

1.4The Australorp chicken breed is used for both meat and egg production.

1.5Foot bath s used for dipping boots when entering a chicken house should be filled with water only.

1.6Drinkers are containers that are used to supply feeds for birds.

1.7Carbohydrates are a source of energy for animals.

1.8Temperate goat breeds can breed throughout the year.

1.9Boer goat re large, stocky animals with white body and a red head.

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2.10\n the ANSWER BOOK.

2.1Which ONE of the fol lowing is not a chicken disease? Bluetongue Fowl pox

2.2feed type that can be used as finisher feed for broiler chickens

2.3Replacement of stale or hot contaminated air with fresh, clean air b y fans in a closed chicken house

2.4months.

2.5Th e period of time when a buck experiences a surge of hormones and is ready to breed. Rot

2.6ir cud. ruminant mono gastric

2.7A d airy goat breed that is not docile as compared to other dairy goats but can produce milk which is rich in protein and butter fat

2.8blood. aorta. age. lungs.

2.9A large dilation in the oesophagus of a chicken Proventriculus Crop Ventriculus

2.10The accumulation of fluids in the abdominal cavity, which causes swelling Duodenum Omas

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3.10\n the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B

3.10Dehorning of goats is not necessary in this type of system A dairy goat breed that produces large quantities of milk upplemented to goats in the form of salt licks

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4.1Indicate THREE parts of the cardiova scular system. (3\

4.2What is the name of the blood that has been enriched with oxygen in lungs? (1\

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4.3.1Identify the type of farm animal with the digestive system shown above. (2\

4.3.2Is the animal identified in QUESTION

4.3.1

4.3.3ame the labels that represent stomach chambers in the diagram. (4

4.3.4Explain how the stomach of the farm animal identified in QUESTION

4.3.1differs from the stomach of poultry. (2 2\ (4\

4.3.5Briefly explain the symbiotic re lationship between microbes and component D in the diagram (3\ 4. Outline the

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5.3Name THREE types of feed given to broiler chickens according to their ages. (3\

5.4Newcastle disease is a contagious disease that affects chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks.

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5.5Why is it necessary to provide poultry house for chickens? (5\

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6.1List SIX breeds of goats that are used for the production of milk (6\

6.2Describe the economic characteristics of the Kalahari red breed of goats. (6\ 6. Define each of the following:

6.3.1 Dehorning

6.3.2 Drenching

6.3.3 Tethering

6.3.4Colostrum

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TitleDocument

SubjectAnimal Production

LevelNCV Level 2

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2023

MonthNovember

Pages8

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2023

Days since exam1,076

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