Mambane Secondary School Agric/test 4(‘’24) Compiled by: Mr Mashaba F.

SECTION A

QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.3) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 B.

1.1.1. Rumination consists of four different processes:

A Rechewing, eructation, assimilation and regurgitation
B Regurgitation, belching, absorption and assimilation
C Regurgitation, rechewing, re-swallowing and eructation
D Rechewing, eructation, re-swallowing and assimilation

1.1.2. The structure of the alimentary canal of a young ruminant differs from that of an adult
ruminant because in the young ruminant ...
A the rumen and abomasum are well developed.
B the omasum is fully developed and the abomasum is underdeveloped.
C only the rumen and reticulum are functional.
D only oesophageal groove and abomasum are functional.

1.1.3. The mineral elements that are needed by farm animals in large quantities:
A Potassium, iron and cobalt
B Phosphorus, chlorine and copper
C Calcium, magnesium and sulphur
D Magnesium, selenium and zinc

(3X1) (3)

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1.2. Indicate whether each of the descriptions in COLUMN B applies to A ONLY, B ONLY,
BOTH A AND B or NONE of the items in COLUMN A. Write A only, B only, both A and B or
none next to the question number (1.2.1 to 1.2.3) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.6 B only.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 A Wide A nutritive ratio (NR) of 1 : 8
B Suitable for fattening
1.2.2 A NR of 1 : 6 Feed ratio suitable for the fattening of farm
B NR of 1 : 10 animals
1.2.3 A NR of 1 : 7 Feed suitable for producing ewes
B NR of 1 : 10

(3x1) (3)

1.3 Give ONE word/term for EACH of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to
the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.3.1 A mineral deficiency that is responsible for parakeratosis in pigs (1)

1.3.2 The type of animal feed that contains a small volume per unit mass (1)
1.3.3 The percentage of feed that has not been excreted by an animal (1)
(3x1) (3)

1.4 Change the UNDERLINED WORD(S) in each of the following statements to make them
TRUE. Write only the appropriate word(s) next to the question number (1.4.1) on the
ANSWER BOOK.

1.4.1 Hay is produced when a green crop is kept under anaerobic conditions for fermentation (1)
and development of lactic acid.
(1x1) (1)
(TOTAL SECTION A: 10)

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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 A cow ingested 23.5 kg hay with a moisture content of 10% and excreted 3.5 kg dry manure.

2.1.1. Calculate the co-efficient digestibility of the feed above.

Show ALL calculations. (5)
2.1.2. Give the implication of the digestibility of the feed calculated in QUESTION 2.1.1. (1)
2.1.3. State TWO methods that may be used to improve the digestibility of the feed above. (2)

2.2 The table below shows the biological value (BV) of different feeds that are fed to growing
piglets.

2.2.1. Explain the concept biological value (1)

2.2.2. Indicate the relationship between the biological value and quality of a feed. (1)
2.2.3. Explain why is it important to feed pigs with a feed that has high biological value (1)
2.2.4. Identify the feed with the lowest biological value in the table above. (1)
2.2.5. Determine the suitability of the feed identified in QUESTION 2.2.4 for animal
production. (1)

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QUESTION 3
3.1 The table below indicates the composition of two feeds.

3.1.1. Use a formula to calculate the nutritive ratio (NR) of FEED A. (3)
3.1.2. Identify the FEED (A or B) that is most suitable for fattening cattle. (1)
3.1.3. Give a reason for the answer to QUESTION 3.1.2. (1)
3.1.4. Distinguish between a narrow and wide nutritive ratio. (2)
(TOTAL SECTION B: 20)
(GRAND TOTAL: 30)

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