The graph below shows the feed composition of two animal feeds - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1
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The graph below shows the feed composition of two animal feeds.
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The following shows the suitability of urea as a supplementary feed for pigs:
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:The graph below shows the feed composition of two animal feeds - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1
Step 1
Suitability of urea for pigs
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Urea is not suitable for pigs because it cannot be digested by them, as pigs are monogastric animals. They cannot utilize urea effectively compared to ruminant animals.
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Source of protein A and B
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For protein source A: Natural proteins can be exemplified by Lucerne hay. For protein source B: Non-proteins are represented with urea.
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Completion of the table
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(a) 600 x 120 = 72,000 = 72 tons.
(b) 200 x 120 = 24,000 = 24 tons.
