Ethiopian Animal Feed Shortage Quiz
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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?

    <p>Inadequate feed supply in quantity and quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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    <p>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.</p> 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

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    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.

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