Safe Handling of Animals
12 Grade 10 Agriculture questions on Safe Handling of Animals, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksOutline four uses of a cattle crush on a livestock farm.
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1 markA farmer in Laikipia wants to move a mature Boran bull that has a nose ring from its pen to the cattle crush. Which one of the following is the most appropriate way of controlling the bull during the move?
A. Driving it from behind while beating it with a stick
B. Tying a rope loosely round the neck and pulling it along
C. Holding the bull firmly by both horns and pushing it forward
D. Attaching a bull lead to the nose ring and guiding it
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4 marksState four safety precautions a herdsman should observe when working with a mature bull on a ranch in Laikipia.
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Any FOUR, 1 mark each (max 4): - Approach the bull quietly from the side while speaking to it; avoid sudden noise or movement. - Never turn your back on the bull; keep it in view at all times. - Work with at least one other person; do not handle the bull alone. - Use a strong bull pen or crush with an escape gap/escape route for the handler. - Restrain the bull properly before any treatment, spraying or examination. - Keep children and strangers away from the bull pen. - Do not tease, beat or provoke the bull.
Question 4
2 marksDistinguish between a halter and a bull lead as devices used to restrain cattle.
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3 marksExplain three effects of rough handling on a dairy herd.
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Any THREE, 1 mark each (max 3): - Fear and stress block the let-down of milk, so the cow holds up her milk and yield falls. - Animals suffer bruises, wounds, broken limbs, and pregnant cows may abort. - Animals become nervous or aggressive and are difficult and dangerous to handle afterwards. - Stress lowers feed intake, so growth rate and weight gain drop. - Bruised carcasses are downgraded at the slaughterhouse and fetch a lower price.
Question 6
1 markIdentify the correct way of catching a mature layer in a deep litter house.
A. Grasping both wing tips and lifting the bird off the litter
B. Holding both shanks with one hand and supporting the breast with the other
C. Pulling the bird towards you by the tail feathers
D. Holding the bird by the neck and carrying it to the crate
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1 markA milker is advised to approach a dairy cow from the side while talking to her. Which one of the following is the reason for this practice?
A. The cow sees most clearly straight in front of her head
B. The cow can only hear sounds that come from her side
C. The cow recognises people by smell only and must sniff the milker first
D. The cow cannot see directly behind herself and may kick when startled
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1 markAt a livestock market in Emali, goats are being loaded onto a pick-up. Which one of the following practices shows humane handling of the goats?
A. Lifting each goat by one ear and a hind leg into the vehicle
B. Dragging them into the vehicle by the horns
C. Walking them up a loading ramp with a gentle tap on the flank
D. Twisting the tail until each goat jumps in
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1 markBefore the overgrown hooves of a mature bull are trimmed, the animal is cast using ropes. The main purpose of casting is to
A. bring the bull safely to the ground so that its legs can be held firmly
B. make the hooves softer so that they are easier to cut
C. reduce the pain that the bull feels during trimming
D. calm the bull so that no other restraint is needed
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3 marksDescribe how a mature ram is held safely for hoof trimming.
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4 marksOutline four precautions that should be taken when transporting mature cattle by lorry from a ranch in Narok to a market in Nairobi.
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Any FOUR, 1 mark each (max 4): - Load and offload using a ramp of gentle slope with a rough, non-slip surface; never beat, drag or lift the animals by the tail or horns. - Spread sand, murram or litter on the lorry floor so that the animals do not slip and fall. - Avoid overcrowding and partition the lorry, keeping horned animals, young stock and pregnant cows separate. - Tie the animals or fit head rails so that they are not thrown about, and drive slowly without sudden braking or sharp cornering. - Feed and water the animals before the journey, and rest, water and inspect them on a long journey. - Travel during the cool hours of the day, shield the animals from rain and strong draughts, and carry the required movement permit.
Question 12
1 markA farmer is to remove the foetus and afterbirth from a cow that has aborted, a case the veterinary officer suspects to be brucellosis. The most important precaution for the farmer is to
A. dispose of the foetus by leaving it in the field for dogs to eat
B. handle the cow in the evening when she is calm and quiet
C. wear long protective gloves and gumboots throughout the work
D. wash the hands in cold water immediately after finishing
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