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2 marksAnimal Nutrition and Management

CSEC Agricultural Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 9(b)(ii)

A poultry farmer compares broilers reared on sand versus wood shavings litter using FCR data in Table 4 and Figure 3.

Which is the better system of rearing broilers? Suggest ONE reason for your answer.

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  1. 9(a)Name THREE ingredients that can be used in making livestock feeds.[3 marks]
  2. 9(b)(i)Calculate the average FCR over the four weeks on the sand and wood shavings litter systems.[2 marks]
  3. 9(b)(iii)Explain ONE possible effect of EACH of the two systems on the health of the broilers.[2 marks]
  4. 9(b)(iv)Suggest THREE OTHER management practices that can affect the performance of broilers up to market age.[3 marks]

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