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2 marksManagement Practices for Livestock

CSEC Agricultural Science · May/June 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 9(b)(i)

After 10 days, broiler chicks show signs of listlessness, and faeces contain streaks of blood.

Suggest the name of the disease affecting the chicks, and identify ONE OTHER symptom of the disease.

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  1. 9(a)Give ONE reason for using litter in a deep litter broiler system and name TWO OTHER materials suitable for use as litter.[3 marks]
  2. 9(b)(ii)How should the birds be treated to overcome the disease?[1 mark]
  3. 9(b)(iii)Suggest THREE measures to be taken to avoid a recurrence of the disease when introducing a new batch of chicks.[3 marks]
  4. 9(c)Explain what may have caused the death of the rabbits.[3 marks]

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