2026 Form 4 Agriculture Mid Term 2 Exam with Marking Scheme

This paper covers the following topics: Section A Dual-purpose cattle breeds Tick control methods (mechanical) Mineral deficiency diseases in livestock Selection methods in livestock breeding Pig breeds for pork production Vaccine administration methods Timber treatment for farm buildings Cattle vaccination (diseases controlled by same vaccine) Hormones involved in lactogenesis and milk let-down Egg quality for incubation Two-stroke tractor engines Use of cart vs. trailer on the farm Cultural uses of livestock Farm structures — concrete block construction tools Factors influencing animal feed intake Egg storage (broad end orientation) Section B Identification and classification of farm tools and equipment Cattle identification practices (branding/numbering) Digestive system of the cow (rumen compartments) Farm operations illustrated with diagrams Section C East Coast Fever — causal organism, vector, symptoms, and control Live fences — advantages Life cycle of a two-host tick Egg formation in the reproductive system of a hen Characteristics of an ideal calf pen Bee swarming — causes Stress in poultry Factors causing variation in milk composition Total Marks: 90 Marks Number of Questions: 26 questions (Questions 1–26) Structure: Section A – 30 Marks (short-answer questions, Questions 1–19) Section B – 20 Marks (structured questions with diagrams, Questions 20–23) Section C – 40 Marks (answer any two essay questions from Questions 24–26)