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3 marksLivestock Nutrition and Feeding

CAPE Agricultural Science Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(iii)

Table 1 provides data on a batch of 2000 broilers raised for 35 days, including initial weight per chick (50 g), final weight (5000 kg), and total feed consumed (9500 kg).

Calculate the FCR for this batch of broilers, showing all working.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Explain what is meant by the term 'feed conversion ratio' (FCR).[2 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)A farmer introduces a feed additive during the final two weeks of broiler production and observes an improved FCR at slaughter. Suggest THREE ways the feed…[3 marks]
  3. 2(b)(i)Explain how internal parasites can affect FCR, giving an example of an internal parasite.[3 marks]
  4. 2(b)(ii)List FOUR clinical signs of internal parasites in farm animals.[4 marks]

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