Animal Husbandry Paper 2 May/June 2015

Question 6

(a)       Explain the term rangeland.                                                           [3 marks]

(b)       State four characteristics of a rangeland.                                   [4 marks]

(c)        Mention four ways in which rangeland is important in animal production.           [4 marks]

(d)       List three methods of rangeland improvement.                          [3 marks]

(e)       Name three pasture grasses and three pasture legumes.      [6 marks]

Observation

 

This question was well attempted by the candidates.  In 6(a-b), most of the candidates were able to explain the term rangeland and state the characteristics of rangeland.  Furthermore, most of the candidates were able to  mention the ways in which rangeland is important as well as list the methods of rangeland improvement as required in 6(c-d).   

Finally, majority of the candidates were able to name pasture grasses and pasture legumes as required in 6(e).