5 A) state three matting system in goats production. (3marks) b) Discuss 6 signs of heat in a doe. (12marks) a) state 4 high inheritable and 4 low inheritable traits in goats. (3marks) b) Discuss the Crop residues that can be fed to goats. (7marks) Discuss the care of a pregnant doe. (15marks) 8. Discuss the three production system in goat production (15marks)

5. a) Three mating systems in goat production are:<br />1. Natural mating: This is the most common mating system where bucks are allowed to mate with does naturally.<br />2. Hand mating: In this system, the mating is done manually by the farmer or the shepherd.<br />3. Artificial insemination: This is a more advanced system where semen is collected from bucks and then artificially inseminated into does.<br /><br />b) Six signs of heat in a doe are:<br />1. Restlessness and increased activity<br />2. Swelling of the vulva<br />3. Increased vocalization<br />4. Mounting other animals or objects<br />5. Discharge from the vulva<br />6. Increased appetite<br /><br />6. a) Four high inheritable traits in goats are:<br />1. Milk production<br />2. Wool quality<br />3. Growth rate<br />4. Reproductive performance<br /><br />Four low inheritable traits in goats are:<br />1. Susceptibility to diseases<br />2. Aggression<br />3. Fearfulness<br />4. Lambing difficulties<br /><br />b) Crop residues that can be fed to goats include:<br />1. Corn stalks<br />2. Wheat straw<br />3. Sorghum stalks<br />4. Rice husks<br />5. Barley straw<br />6. Oats<br />7. Alfalfa hay<br /><br />7. Care of a pregnant doe includes:<br />1. Providing a clean and comfortable environment<br />2. Ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration<br />3. Regular veterinary check-ups<br />4. Monitoring the progress of the pregnancy<br />5. Providing a safe and comfortable kidding area<br />6. Assisting in the kidding process if necessary<br />7. Ensuring the health and well-being of the doe and her kids<br /><br />8. The three production systems in goat production are:<br />1. Dairy production: This system focuses on the production of milk from goats.<br />2. Meat production: This system focuses on the production of meat from goats.<br />3. Fiber production: This system focuses on the production of wool or fiber from goats.