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2 marksAnimal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction

CAPE Agricultural Science Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

A Caribbean government aims to enhance food and nutrition security by increasing small ruminant production for protein, requiring decisions on animal breed and feed selection.

Explain TWO reasons why the tropical breeds are more suitable for the Caribbean than temperate breeds.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Recommend TWO tropical meat breeds of sheep for the Caribbean.[2 marks]
  2. 2(b)If the decision is made to develop hybrids from tropical sheep breeds for meat production, briefly explain THREE traits on which their selection should be…[6 marks]
  3. 2(c)Select a locally grown forage for dairy goats, and give TWO reasons for this selection.[5 marks]

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