CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Semester 1 REPEAT Examinations 2015/16
Module Title: Animal Physiology and Nutrition (REPEAT PAPER)
Module Code:
AGRI6011
School:
School of Business, Department of Accounting and
Information Systems
Programme Title(s):
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Programmes Code(s):
CR_BAGRI_7_Y2
External Examiner(s):
Dr. Karina Pierce
Internal Examiner(s):
Dr. Karen O’Connell
Instructions:
Answer any FOUR questions
All questions carry equal marks
Duration:
2 Hours
Sitting:
Autumn 2016 - REPEAT
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the
correct examination. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
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Question 1
(a) Discuss 2 reasons for manipulating the oestrus cycle of dairy cows and heifers.
10 marks
(b) Describe the process of Embryo Transfer in a dairy herd. Include associated costs of the
procedure.
15 marks
Question 2
(a) What is meant by the ‘growth potential’ of animals?
5 marks
(b) Discuss growth potential of farm animals under the following headings:
i.
Gender
ii.
Genetics
iii.
Nutrition
iv.
Environment.
20 marks
Question 3
(a) Discuss the factors affecting the energy requirement of sows.
7 marks
(b) How much energy is required per day by a gestating sow that weighs 200 kg and gains 20 kg
during 114 days of gestation?
9 marks
(c) How much energy is required per day by a lactating sow that weighs 200 kg and is producing
10 kg of milk per day?
9 marks
Question 4
(a) Explain the phenomenon of ‘Compensatory growth’ in dairy heifers.
15 marks
(b) Discuss the rationale for inducing a compensatory growth response in pigs.
10 marks
Question 5
(a) Explain the relationship between protein intake and energy intake for a pig. Include diagrams
where necessary.
10 marks
(b) Describe 3 factors that can affect meat eating quality.
15 marks
Question 6
(a) Describe in detail the factors that influence farm animals’ requirements for water. 10 marks
(b) Explain how dietary fibre is digested by ruminants.
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15 marks