Livestock Production I - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of the week on types of livestock?
Introduction to crop production
Understanding the importance of soil conservation
Introduction to livestock production
Ignoring the diversity in livestock species
Why is livestock production important in agriculture?
To encourage monoculture
Livestock production has no impact on agriculture
Livestock provides a valuable source of food
To discourage diverse uses of different livestock species
What are the two main categories of livestock?
Livestock and crops
Cattle and poultry
Small and large livestock
Livestock production and livestock management
Which livestock species are typically considered as large livestock?
Chickens and ducks
Cattle and horses
Sheep and goats
Large and small livestock have no distinctions
What is a characteristic feature of poultry in livestock production?
High dependence on pasture
Low reproductive rate
Rapid growth and short generation intervals
Poultry has no role in livestock production
How do small livestock differ from large livestock in terms of size?
Small livestock are larger in size
Large livestock are smaller in size
There is no distinction in size between small and large livestock
Small livestock are typically smaller in size
What is a common characteristic of cattle in terms of use?
Solely used for transportation
Mainly raised for their wool
Primarily raised for meat and milk production
Cattle have no specific uses
Which livestock species is often raised for its wool?
Pigs
Sheep
Cattle
Wool production is not associated with livestock
Why are chickens and ducks often considered small livestock?
Due to their large size
Small livestock have no distinctions
Because they are typically smaller in size compared to cattle and horses
Chickens and ducks are not considered livestock
What role does livestock play in agricultural sustainability?
Livestock has no impact on sustainability
Livestock contributes to sustainable agriculture
Livestock promotes environmental degradation
To discourage the consideration of livestock in agriculture