Breeds of Livestock and Livestock Management Practices - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of the week on breeds of livestock and livestock management practices?
Introduction to crop production
Understanding the importance of soil conservation
Livestock farming
Ignoring the diversity in livestock breeds
Why is the selection of livestock breeds important in agriculture?
To discourage diversity in livestock farming
Breed selection has no impact on agriculture
For improved productivity and adaptation to specific environments
To promote uniformity in livestock farming
What are some common selection criteria for breeding livestock?
Ignoring reproductive traits
Uniformity in size and colour
Traits related to reproduction, growth rate, resistance to diseases, and adaptability
Selection criteria have no impact on breeding
How does record-keeping contribute to effective livestock farming?
Record-keeping has no impact on livestock farming
By promoting transparency
Record-keeping helps in decision-making and management
To discourage the consideration of records in livestock farming
Why are ethical and welfare considerations essential in livestock farming?
To encourage unethical practices
Ethical and welfare considerations have no impact on livestock farming
To promote the well-being of animals
To discourage the consideration of ethics and welfare in livestock farming
What is an example of a selection criterion for breeding livestock?
Uniformity in size and colour
Ignoring adaptability
Reproductive traits such as fertility and ease of calving
Selection criteria have no impact on breeding
How can the selection of suitable livestock breeds contribute to adaptation in specific environments?
By promoting uniformity in livestock breeds
Selection has no impact on adaptation
Enhances adaptability and overall productivity
To discourage diversity in livestock farming
What is the role of livestock management practices in ensuring productivity and health?
Management practices have no impact on productivity and health
By promoting poor animal health
Enhanced productivity, health, and overall well-being of livestock
To discourage the consideration of management practices in livestock farming
Why is transparency important in record-keeping for livestock farming?
To promote dishonest practices
Transparency has no impact on record-keeping
Aids in building trust, facilitating communication, and ensuring accountability
To discourage the consideration of transparency in record-keeping
What is the significance of considering ethical and welfare aspects in livestock farming?
To encourage cruelty and irresponsible practices
Ethical and welfare aspects have no impact on livestock farming
Promotes responsible and humane treatment of animals
To discourage the consideration of ethics and welfare in livestock farming