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CAPE Agricultural Science Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)

Farmer Clark manages 200 beef cattle in an extensive production system on a Caribbean island and observes loss of muscle mass with seasonal change, fearing mortality and poor marketability.

Explain why the cattle are most likely losing muscle mass.

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  1. 5(b)Suggest TWO ways in which Farmer Clark could increase the marketability of his beef, and TWO socio-economic factors that could affect marketability.[4 marks]
  2. 5(c)Explain FOUR strategies he could use to avoid such a situation in the successive dry season.[8 marks]

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