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FOA412S - FUNDAMENETALS OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECH n OLOGY
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: NOVENBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: 1
MARKS: 100
FIRST 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) Breed
b) Livestock Production System
c) Ruminant
d) Gestation
e) Biosecurity
[10 marks]
(2 Mark)
(2 Mark)
(2 Marks)
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
[10 marks]
Match the terms in Column A with the correct descriptions in Column B. (2 mark each)
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a) Method of controlled breeding
I 2. Extensive System
b) Disease prevention technique
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14. Artificial Insemination
d) Feeding on shrubs and trees
I 5. Vaccination
e) Open grazing with little input
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SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
QUESTION 3
3.1. State four major cattle breeds found in Namibia.
[30 marks]
(8 Marks)
3.2 . Explain three main livestock production systems practiced in Namibia.
(9 Marks)
3.3. List three common livestock diseases and state one method of treatment for each.
(6 Marks)
3.4. Why are biosecurity measures important on livestock farms?
(7 Marks)
(LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS)
QUESTION 4
[SO marks]
4.1. Discuss the feeding habits of cattle, sheep, and goats, highlighting their differences and
importance in livestock production.
(25 Marks)
4.2. Explain the principles of breeding and livestock judging, and how they contribute to
improved productivity in livestock farming.
(25 Marks)
END OF PAPER [100]
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