A sow which has been farrowing 15 niglets at each parturition could be described as
Answer
(C)
very prolific
3
Which of the following signs is not exibited by an animal on heat?
Answer
(D)
abnormal high body temperature
4
A farmer who wishes to improve the growth rate of his broilers should practice I. inbreeding II. crossbreeding III. Introduction
Answer
(A)
I and II only
5
Buck refers to males of
Answer
(C)
goats and rabbits
6
Feed consumed by farm animals is temporarily stored in the I. gizzard II. Crop III. rumen
Answer
(C)
II and III only
7
If the grazing arca per cattle is 6mx3m, determine the carrying capacity of a rangeland with an area of 25,020m².
Answer
(A)
1,390 cattle
8
Which of the following steps are involved in undertaking farm inventory? I. identification of assets and liabilities II. assigning monetary value to each asset II. computing the depreciation of each asset
Answer
(A)
I and II only
9
Birth weight in sheep could be influenced by
Answer
(A)
age of the sire
10
The sequential order for processing of poultry birds is
Answer
(C)
stunning → hanging → degutting -→ defeathering
11
A farm animal house is best constructed
Answer
(A)
against the wind direction
12
Advantages of dipping farm animals in acaricides include; I. protection against diseases II. control of ectoparasites III, reduction in skin irritation
Answer
(C)
II and IIl only
13
Which of the following endoparasites is a hermaphrodite?
Answer
(D)
Tapeworm
14
The following features are qualities of good pasture grass except
Answer
(C)
high stem to leaf ratio
15
The main reason for withdrawing feed from an animal before slaughtering is to
Answer
(C)
empty the gut of the animal
16
The pie chart above illustrates the animal products produced on a farm. Study it carefully and answer this question.
Determine the percentage of cheese.
Answer
(A)
10.2%
17
The pie chart above illustrates the animal products produced on a farm. Study it carefully and answer this question.
What percentage of the products is from monogastrics?
Answer
(B)
49.0%
18
Inbreeding effect in farm animals can manifest in; I. the growth rate II. disease resistance III. meat quality
Answer
(A)
I and II only
19
The tendency of cross-breed offspring outperforming its parents is referred to as
Answer
(A)
hybrid vigour
20
During artificial insemination, the electro-ejaculator is inserted into the
Answer
(D)
rectum
21
Which of the following developmental stages of liver fluke is released by the water snail?
Answer
(D)
rediae
22
The act of giving birth in sow is known as
Answer
(D)
farrowing
23
Which of the following minerals is required most by laying birds?
Answer
(C)
calcium
24
Concentrate is best fed to rabbits as
Answer
(B)
pellet
25
Wheat offal could be used in feed formulation for goats due to its; I. high fibre content II. high crude protein III. case of digestion
Answer
(A)
I and II only
26
Which of the following methods is suitable for the prevention of rats in a deep litter house? Use of
Answer
(D)
wire mesh
27
The part of the digestive system of goat capable of synthesizing vitamin B is
Answer
(C)
rumen
28
The diagram above illustrates a parasite of farm animals. Study it carefully and answer this question.
The parasite illustrated is a
Answer
(D)
tick
29
The diagram above illustrates a parasite of farm animals. Study it carefully and answer this question.
Which of the following farm animals is affected by the illustrated parasite? I. Turkey II. Sheep III. Chicken
Answer
(D)
None of the above
30
The first daily activity that should be carried out in a poultry farm is
Answer
(D)
inspection and removal of dead animals
31
Excessive consumption of lush forage in ruminants could result in
Answer
(D)
bloat
32
If 12 cattle require 500 litres of drinking water per day, how much water will be required in 36 hours?
Answer
(D)
1500 litres
33
Blood stain diarrhoea in poultry is a symptom of
Answer
(C)
Coccidiosis
34
Apiary is a place where
Answer
(C)
bees are kept
35
During digestion in farm animals, the production of volatile fatty acids occur in
