Animal Production NCV Level 3 — Document
November 2018 — NCV Level 3 — Animal Production
NCV Level 3
2018
NCV Agriculture
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1.1Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the number (1.1.1
1.1.10\the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1Which ONE of the following is needed for aerobic respiration to take place Carbon dioxide Oxygen
1.1.2Which of the following parts contain blood vessels Cornified layer Dermis Granular layer
1.1.3The lens etina
1.1.4The sense of balance in mammals i made possible in
1.1.5a receptor to the spinal cord the brain to the muscles/gland the
1.1.6Forms part of the forebrain Cerebellum Cerebrum Medulla oblongata
1.1.7proximal convoluted tubule. loop of Henle urethra
1.1.8Which ONE of the following reproductive organs in mammals is situated outside the body of an animal Testes Epididymis
1.1.9During the expulsion of the afterbirth ONE of the following occurs Muscular contractions force the foetus out of the mother
1.1.10Which ONE of the following would happen if the thyroid gland secretes little thyroxine? Increased metabolic rate Protruding eyes Loss of weight
1.2Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item/word in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A O\next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.10Pinna Motor neurons Re absorption Ovaries Respiration Pregnancy Prolactin
1.3Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only true or false
1.3.5\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.3.1A pig has sweat glands.
1.3.2The concept of lactic acid fermentation is applied in the formation of silage.
1.3.3The auditory nerve leaves the eye at the blind spot.
1.3.4The uterus has a lot of blood vessels.
1.3.525
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2.1Explain the role of anaerobic respiration in sheep digestion. (7\
2.2Name structures found in the dermis of a mammalian skin. (7\
2.3Differentiate between aqueous humour and vitreous humour (4\
2.4The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.
2.4.1Name the FOUR structures that form the forebrain. (4\
2.4.2Name THREE examples of natural reflex action that may occur in farm animals. (3\ [25] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 SECTION B25
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3.1Letele is one of the popular breed among sheep farmers in South Africa.
3.1.1State the purpose of the farmer who farms with this breed. (2\
3.1.2State the characteristics of the Letele breed. (7\
3.2Licks are meant to supplement pastures.
3.2.1Explain why licks should supplement pastures and not replace them (3\
3.2.2List FOUR main groups of licks. (4\
3.3Explain in which way v egetation determines the carrying capacity of a camp. (9\ [25] (1011023\25
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4.1Explain wool quality. (4\
4.2Study the grading of lamb carcass es below. Write the answers next to the number
4.2.4in THE ANSWER BOOK GRADE COLOUR
4.2.1Purple Grade 1
4.2.2Grade 2
4.2.3Grade 3
4.2.4(4\
4.3Describe how pelt is packed for sale. (5\
4.4Name THREE common external parasites in sheep. (3\
4.5Tail docking is one of the practices on sheep on the farm.
4.5.1Name the instrument used for tail docking. (1\
4.5.2Explain the importance of tail docking. (5\
4.6State THREE characteristics of ewe that are suitable for breeding purpose
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5.1Compare the indigenous pot bellied and the large white pig breeds (10\
5.2Differentiate between intensive and extensive methods of pig feeding. (4\
5.3List FOUR types of feed that is suitable for piglets before weaning. (4\
5.45. 4. State the condition of a porker when it is ready for the market
4.2Name the feed conditions to ensure the porker is in a good condition for the market. 25 (1011023\
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6.1Explain the selection of a boar for breeding. (7\
6.2Leptospirosis is one of the economically destructive diseases on a pig farm.
6.2.1Name the cause of this disease. (1\
6.2.2Write down the symptoms of this disease. (3\
6.2.3Explain how this disease c an be prevented. (4\
6.3Name THREE external parasites common in pigs. (3\
6.4Explain how a pig farmer could control internal parasites. (7\ 25 TOTAL SECTION C 50 GRAND TOTAL
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Total150 marks
Sections25 + 25 + 25 = 75 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectAnimal Production
LevelNCV Level 3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthNovember
Pages8
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodNovember 2018
Days since exam2,902
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