(a) A ewe was serviced on May 1, 2014. Determine the expected date of lambing of the ewe
(b) Define Animal Husbandry
Explanation
(a) Determination of expected date of lambing of the ewe Gestation period for ewe = 140 – 150 days Duration of gestation May = 31 days June = 30 days July = 31 days August = 31 days September= 17 – 27 days Lambing date = September 22+5 days
(b) Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding and the raising of livestock. It can also be defined as the science of breeding and caring for farm animals.
