Ethiopian Animal Feed Shortage Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the main feed resources for animal production in Ethiopia?

Commercial feed production and improved grasses

Natural pastures and crop residues (correct)

Agro-industrial by-products and formulated feeds

Young and succulent grass and molasses

Why is the use of agro-industrial by-products as feed limited in Ethiopia?

Preference for natural pastures and crop residues

Government restrictions on their use

Low nutritional value and poor taste

Unavailability, expensiveness, and lack of awareness of their importance as animal feed (correct)

How are genetic factors related to animal production in Ethiopia described?

Traditional management system using local breeds adapted to local conditions (correct)

Genetic engineering to create new breeds

Modern management system using imported breeds

No genetic factors influencing animal production

What is the major constraint affecting animal production in Ethiopia?

Inadequate feed supply in quantity and quality Signup and view all the answers

How does the seasonal variation in feed resources affect animal productivity in Ethiopia?

Animals are maintained with less feed than their usual requirement, affecting productivity and reproductive potential Signup and view all the answers

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quantity can be mitigated through expanding commercial feed production (improved grasses, legumes and formulated feeds). The use of young and succulent grass (at 30% flowering stage), mixing mature grass with legumes, chopping matured grass and mixing it with molasses, etc. are some strategies in feed quality enhancement. ► Genetic factors The animal production system in Ethiopia can be characterized as a traditional management system. This system uses local breeds. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Feed Resources for Animal Production in Ethiopia

Main feed resources: natural pasture, crop residues, and agro-industrial by-products
Natural pasture: dominant feed resource, but quantity and quality are declining due to soil erosion and overgrazing

Limitations of Agro-Industrial By-Products as Feed

Limited use due to: competition with human food and other industries, high costs of transportation and storage, and lack of awareness about their nutritional value

Genetic Factors in Animal Production

Indigenous breeds: well adapted to local environment, but have low productivity
Exotic breeds: higher productivity, but not well adapted to local environment
Crossbreeding: offers potential for improving productivity, but requires careful selection and management

Constraints Affecting Animal Production

Major constraint: feed shortage, particularly during dry seasons
Other constraints: diseases, parasites, poor breeding practices, and limited access to markets and credit

Seasonal Variation in Feed Resources and Animal Productivity

Seasonal variation in feed availability affects animal productivity, particularly in pastoral and agro-pastoral systems
Dry seasons: reduced feed availability, lower animal productivity, and increased mortality

Description

Quiz: Ethiopian Animal Feed Shortage Test your knowledge about the challenges of animal feed shortage in Ethiopia. Learn about the main feed resources, their limitations, and the impact on animal production.