FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
ANIMAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
ANSM 415 : BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION SCIENCE
EXAM : PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
DATE : 05 JULY 2021
TIME : 3 HOURS
MARKS : 100
1st Examiner: DR. B.A. PICO
2nd Examiner: Prof. PC. LUBOUT
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. Read the instructions and questions carefully before you attempt to answer
2. Write your answers legibly in the answer sheet provide
Question 1 Total Marks [30]
1.1. Examine the pictures in slide 1 and answer the following questions:
a. Evaluate the physical structure of the bull in Slide 1 [6]
b. Elaborate on the importance of buying a performance tested bull. [4]
c. Would you advice a farmer to buy young bull or an old bull performance
tested bull. Motivate your recommendation. [6]
1.2. Examine the pictures in Slides 2, 3 and 4 and answer the following questions:
a. Evaluate the body structure heifer in Slide 2. [5]
b. Evaluate the body structure of the heifer in Slide 3. [5]
c. Compare the two heifers in Slide 4. [4]
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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
ANIMAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
ANSM 415 : BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION SCIENCE
EXAM : PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
DATE : 05 JULY 2021
TIME : 3 HOURS
MARKS : 100
1st Examiner: DR. B.A. PICO
2nd Examiner: Prof. PC. LUBOUT
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. Read the instructions and questions carefully before you attempt to answer
2. Write your answers legibly in the answer sheet provide
Question 1 Total Marks [30]
1.1. Examine the pictures in slide 1 and answer the following questions:
a. Evaluate the physical structure of the bull in Slide 1 [6]
b. Elaborate on the importance of buying a performance tested bull. [4]
c. Would you advice a farmer to buy young bull or an old bull performance
tested bull. Motivate your recommendation. [6]
1.2. Examine the pictures in Slides 2, 3 and 4 and answer the following questions:
a. Evaluate the body structure heifer in Slide 2. [5]
b. Evaluate the body structure of the heifer in Slide 3. [5]
c. Compare the two heifers in Slide 4. [4]
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