FORM THREE AGRICULTURE TOPICAL QUESTIONS

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FORM THREE AGRICULTURE TOPICAL QUESTIONS
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (SELECTION AND BREEDING)
1. Four ways of minimizing drowning of lambs by ewes:

• Provide adequate space in lambing pens.
• Ensure water troughs are not too deep or have escape ramps.
• Supervise ewes during lambing, especially near water sources.
• Avoid lambing in areas prone to flooding.

2. Gestation period of the following farm animals:

a) Pigs: 114 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days)

b) Rabbits: 28-32 days

3. Selection in livestock production