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(1) (a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production:

(i) dipping;

(ii) dry cow;

(iii) culling;

(iv) quarantine. [8 marks]

(b) Describe the life cycle of roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides). [4 marks]

(c) Explain the term farm mechanization. [2 marks]

(d) Name four tractor coupled implements [4 marks]

(2) (a) State six limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa. [6 marks]

(b) Suggest six ways of encouraging farm mechanization in West Africa.

[6 marks]

(c) List four methods of identification in cattle management. [4 marks]

(d) What is debeaking in poultry management? [2 marks]

(3) (a) Mention two processes that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere[2 marks]

(b) Name four storage pests of crops [4 marks]

(c) State two functions of Potassium in crops. [2 marks]

(d) List three ways by which each of the following biotic factors

affects agricultural production:

(i) parasites;

(ii) soil organisms. [6 marks]

(e) State four advantages of zero tillage.