Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Bungoma South Cluster Agriculture Paper 2 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Answers (Marking Scheme). The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Form 4 Agriculture Paper 2 examination.

  This paper thoroughly assesses candidates on livestock health, animal nutrition, breeding technologies, farm structures, power transmission, and farm mechanization. It provides essential practice for evaluating livestock production proficiencies and technical farm management skills.

  • Month Administered: July 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 90 Marks
  • Number of Questions: 24 Questions (Questions 1 – 24)
  • Structure: Comprises three sections: Section A (30 marks, questions 1–17 compulsory), Section B (20 marks, questions 18–21 compulsory), and Section C (40 marks, answer any two out of three 20-mark essay questions).

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A:
    • Zoonotic livestock diseases
    • Breed characteristics of Landrace pigs
    • Camel physiology: Dromedary vs. Bactrian camels and arid adaptations
    • Termite control in permanent farm structures
    • Livestock reproduction: oestrus cycle vs. gestation period
    • Vector control: tsetse fly management
    • Digestive system of poultry (functions of the crop)
    • Sheep flock management: flushing
    • Dry cow therapy in dairy management
    • Modern breeding: embryo transfer in cattle
    • Factors affecting silage intake in dairy cows
    • Apiary site selection and establishment
    • Management practices: docking using elastrator and rubber rings
    • Functions of carbohydrates in livestock diets
    • Causes of stress in poultry production
    • Livestock immunization and vaccines
  • Section B:
    • Farm fencing: barbed wire fence design and components
    • Egg structure, chalaza and yolk positioning, and egg packing orientation
    • Building and construction tools (plumb bob, wooden float/plastering trowel)
    • Aquaculture: fish pond construction, maintenance, and aeration methods
  • Section C:
    • Foot and mouth disease: causal organism, predisposing factors, symptoms, and control
    • Zero-grazing unit design, layout, and advantages of farm mechanization
    • Calf rearing practices from birth to weaning and clean milk production principles
    • Tractor maintenance: electrical systems, cooling systems, and lubrication systems
• File Size:

  525.88 KB
• Length:

  10 pages
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  AGRICULTURE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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