ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Agricultural Sciences)
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Course: Livestock Management Practices (775)
Level: MSc (Hons) Livestock Management
Total Marks: 100
Semester: Autumn 2015
Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-4)
Q.1 Discuss in detail various methods of sales forecasting.
(20)
Q.2 How will you select cows for dairy herd?
(20)
Q.3 Discuss three cattle breeds of Punjab in terms of their home tract, identical
properties and production.
(20)
Q.4 Discuss in detail spring and fall calving season concepts.
(20)
Q.5 Discuss in detail the management and care of ram and buck.
(20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50
Q.1 How will you manage cattle health on farm?
(20)
Q.2 What are the most common diseases of goats in your area and discuss their control
strategies.
(20)
Q.3 Discuss in detail the role of livestock production in terms of energy production in
Pakistan.
(20)
Q.4 How will you select beef cattle for fattening?
(20)
Q.5 Write all the preparations of cattle cow for presenting in cattle show.
(20)
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