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FOA412S - FUNDAMENETALS OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION - 2ND OPP - DECEMBER 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET)
QUALIFICATION: NUST BRIDGING PROGRAMME -TVET AGRICULTURE
SPECIALISATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 04NBTA
LEVEL: 4
COURSE CODE: FOA412S
COURSE NAME: FUNDAMENTALS OF ANIMAL
PRODUCTION
SESSION: DECEMBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: 2
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S} Ms. E MATALI
MODERATOR: Dr. G HANGARA
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The paper has 3 SECTIONS (A, Band C).
2. Write clearly and neatly using a black or blue ink pen.
3. Each section must start on a new page.
4. All written work MUST be done in blue or black ink.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _3_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
Briefly define each of the following terms .
a) Gestation period
b) Intensive farming system
c) Disease
d) Livestock judging
e) Colostrum
[10 marks]
(2 Mark)
(2 Mark)
(2 Marks)
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(2 Marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
[10 marks]
Match the terms in Column A with the correct descriptions in Column B in terms of gestation
lengths.
(2 mark each)
Column A
1. Cattle
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2.Sheep
3. Goat
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4. Pig
5. Horse
Column B (Gestation length)
a) 150 days
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b) 114 days
c) 280 days
d) 340 days
e) 150 days
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SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
QUESTION 3
3.1. Name four major sheep and goat breeds in Namibia.
3.2. List and briefly explain three feeding habits of livestock.
3.3 . Identify three biosecurity measures farmers can apply on farms.
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3.4. Differentiate between intensive and extensive livestock production systems. {7-Marks)
(LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS)
QUESTION 4
[50 marks]
4.1. Describe the gestation cycle of livestock, highlighting the stages and management
practices required at each stage .
{25 Marks)
4.2. Discuss common livestock diseases in Namibia, how they are identified, and the different
methods of treatment and prevention.
(25 Marks)
END OF PAPER [100]
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