Animal Production NCV Level 4 — Document
November 2019 — NCV Level 4 — Animal Production
NCV Level 4
2019
NCV Agriculture
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1.1Vario us options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1The creamy substance found in the small intestine of the diges tive system is called igestive juice
1.1.2The disease eartwater is caused by a tick called the tick.
1.1.3Regurgitation refers to the process where ruminants hew the cud
1.1.4The adrenalin hormone is also called the hormone.
1.1.5Bile is produced in the iver
1.1.6During digestion of food the saliva amylase acts on rotein
1.1.7Which ONE of the following is NOT an advantage of feeding calves with colostrum?
1.1.8Selective breeding refers to a process where animals ar e allowed to mate at random in the herd
1.1.9The abil ity of an animal to transmit its characteristics to the young ONE is called
1.1.10When the main host animal passes on a parasite to another host to complete its life cycle it is called
1.2Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a word or an item in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10Continuous grazing Anaemia Emulsion Ketosis Viable Stud farming Line breeding Weaning Serum
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2.1Outline the importance of the following organs in the duodenum:
2.1.1Bile (2\
2.1.2Pancreas (3\
2.2Justify why the rumen is conducive for fermentation in ruminants. (5\
2.3Name FOUR factors that must be consider ed when developing animal ration. (4\
2.4Describe THREE effects that a lack of itamin A in the diet can have on a bull
2.5Justify the importance feed ing animal with roughage. (6\
2.6Outline SIX ways in which a farmer can modify the feed supply for his animals within the parameters of the natural resources around the farm. (6\
2.7What is creep feed (1\ [30] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 SECTION B30
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3.1Miss Thembi Nyathi has just acquired a 400 hectare farm in Ermelo where she intends to raise beef cattle on commercial basis. She already has 200 cattle she is going to use as breeding stock. Ou
3.2Describe 15 characteristics good beef cattle should have. (1
3.3Describe the process of ovulation in female animals. (5\
3.4What is fertili ation (2\ [30] QUES TION 430
4.1Outline SEVEN advantages of rtificial nsemination in livestock farming. (7\
4.2Name FOUR precautions farmers should take when feeding milk to calves. (4\
4.3Name SIX factors farmers should consider when building calf sheds. (6\
4.4State THREE precautionary measures that should be taken when feeding piglets creep feed. (3\ [20] TOTAL SECTION B: 50 (1011004\20
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5.1Outline SIX ways in which dairy cows should be h andled to ensure maximum milk production. (6\
5.2Mrs Dhlamini is a dairy farmer who is struggling to keep breeding records for her dairy cows. She asked one of the Primary Agriculture Level 4 students to assist her in keep ing good breeding records.
5.3Outline SIX factors that should be consider ed when determining the size and type of cooling tank to
5.4Explain how bacteria enter the udder of milking cows (2\
5.5Describe THREE ways in which a farmer can control flies on their farms. (3\ [25]25
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6.1Describe F IVE ways in which a cow becomes aware of milking time. (5
6.2Justify the imp ortance of the following parts of a milking machine
6.2.1Vacuum reserve tank (2\
6.2.2Pulsator (1
6.2.3Receiver (1
6.2.4Milk line (1\
6.3
6.4Describe FIVE steps that should be taken when cleaning the pipes of a milking machine. (5\
6.5What is an oestrus in animals? (2
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7.1Define the term biosecurity (2\
7.2Outline the hygienic measures that should be taken to ensure good quality water supply in the ostric h house (5\ 7.
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8.1Thembi is an emerging ostrich farmer. She bought 20 day old ostrich chicks. She kept them at her farm and before the end of the second week six of her chicks died.
8.1.1Identify the disease that may have caused the death of Thembi chicks. (1\
8.1.2Explain how this disease can be prevented. (3\
8.1.3Name the pathogen that causes this disease. (1\ .2 Ostrich feed mainly on natural vegetation. Farmers should be very careful to avoid overgrazing on the pastures.
8.2.1What is overgrazing (1\
8.2.2Explain FIVE ways in which an ostrich farmer who uses natural grazing, can supplement pasture s. (5\
8.3
8.4Outline SIX traits ostrich farmers should consider when selecting birds for breeding? (6\ [25] TOTAL SECTION D: GRAND TOTAL: 15025
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Mark Allocation
Total150 marks
Sections20 + 30 + 30 + 20 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 200 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectAnimal Production
LevelNCV Level 4
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2019
MonthNovember
Pages8
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago7y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayFriday
Exam periodNovember 2019
Days since exam2,535
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