WAEC - Animal Husbandry (2016)

  • 1
    The true stomach of ruminants is called
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    (A)
    abomasum
  • 2
    In animal production, disease causing organisms are generally called. 
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    (B)
    pathogens
  • 3
    The introduction of semen into the reproductive tract of female farm animals without copulation is called. 
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    (D)
    artificial insemination
  • 4
    Which of the following plants is a pasture legume?
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    (C)
    Pueraria phaseoloides
  • 5
    Pastures could be improved through 
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    (B)
    Fertilizer application and irrigation
  • 6
    which of the following types of meat is obtained from sheep? 
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    (C)
    mutton
  • 7
    Rinderpest in cattle is caused by a 
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    (D)
    virus
  • 8
    One of the symptoms of brucellosis in ewes is
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    (A)
    abortion
  • 9
    A boiler consumed 6.0kg of feed and gained 2.0kg weight in six weeks. Determie the feed: gain ratio 
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    (C)
    3:1
  • 10
    Which of the following structures is part of the intestine of rabbits. 
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    (C)
    Ileum
  • 11
    Forages harvested before flowering and conserved are characterized by 
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    (A)
    high fibre
  • 12

    The part labelled III is called 

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    (B)
    uterus
  • 13

    Fertilization occurs in the part labelled

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    (A)
    II
  • 14

    Which of the labelled parts produces hormones?

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    (B)
    II
  • 15
    Which of the following effects is associated with high temperature brooding of chicks
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    (A)
    Low feed consumption
  • 16
    If 25kg feed was consumed by 10,000 birds in six hours, determine the quantity of feed required by the same number of birds in one week?
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    (D)
    700kg
  • 17
    One of the main reasons for providing light for broilers during production is to 
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    (B)
    increase feed intake
  • 18
    Which of the following birds is purposely raised for meat?
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    (A)
    Broilers
  • 19
    pasture crops are best used in preparing silage when they 
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    (C)
    are yet to produce flowers
  • 20
    Which of the following managment systems of poultry production is least expensive?
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    (D)
    Free range
  • 21
    A limitation to the effective use of artificial insemination in animal improvment is 
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    (B)
    in ability to detect heat in female animals
  • 22
    Which of the following farm animals is most prolific?
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    (C)
    Pig
  • 23
    A castrated male sheep is called a 
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    (D)
    wether
  • 24

    The part of the tapeworm illustrated is

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    (D)
    scolex
  • 25

    The part labelled III is the

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    (D)
    sucker
  • 26

    Which of the labelled parts is used by the tapeworm to attach itself to the host?

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    (C)
    II and III only
  • 27
    In farm animals, hormones are released into the 
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    (A)
    blood stream
  • 28
    Which of the following characteristics describes the external features of sheep?
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    (D)
    Short tail
  • 29
    In poultry, nutrients are absorded mainly in the 
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    (D)
    small intestine
  • 30
    A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to
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    (A)
    reduced vigour among offspring
  • 31
    Which of the following factors affects the productivity of pasture? I Soil fertility II. Climate III. Weeds
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    (A)
    I and II
  • 32
    If the oestrus cycle of a goat is 27 days, how many times will it come on heat in a year?
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    (A)
    14 times
  • 33
    Which of the following statements about ovulation in rabbits is correct? 
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    (D)
    Eggs are released in the presence of a buck
  • 34
    The endoparasite that creates sores in the liver and lungs of farm animals as it bores through them is 
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    (C)
    roundworm
  • 35
    Which of the following farm animals is a monogastric?
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    (B)
    Boar