(i)

Debeaking is the partial removal/trimming of the beak of poultry/domestic bird.

(ii)

Reasons why debeaking in poultry birds is important

1. To prevent vent pecking
2. To check feather pecking/plucking
3. To reduce wastage of feed
4. To check egg eating
5. To check cannibalism

i)

Ruminants are animals/mammals with four chambered stomach

OR

Ruminants are cud chewing animals.

ii)

Examples of ruminants

1. Goat
2. Sheep
3. Cow/cattle
4. Camel
5. Antelope
6. Deer
7. Giraffe

Note: the following are not ruminants.

Non-ruminant animals are animals with a single-compartment stomach

Non-ruminants

1. Pigs
2. Hippopotamus
3. Rabbit
4. Poultry
5. Horses
6. Dogs
7. Cats
8. Humans

i)

Effects of malnutrition in farm animals

1. Loss of weight/stunted growth
2. General body weakness
3. Reduced activity
4. Dullness
5. Less resistant to diseases
6. Reduced reproduction
7. Poor formation of bones

ii)

Viral diseases of farm animals

1. Rinder-pest
2. Newcastle
3. Gumboro
4. Fowl pox
5. Cow pox
6. Marek's disease
7. Swine fever
8. Bird flu
9. Foot and mouth disease

i)

Ration is the amount/quantity of food allowed an animal for a day/specific period of time.

ii)

Dehorning is the removal of the horns of animals to reduce fighting among them.