Agricultural Science questions and answers

Agricultural Science Questions and Answers

A comprehensive list of Agricultural science questions with answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME exams.

1,146.

The average gestation period in sheep is

A.

30 days

B.

50 days

C.

150 days

D.

270 days

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,147.

Natural immunity can be conferred on newly-born animals through

A.

Vaccination

B.

Administration of antibiotics

C.

Feeding with colostrum

D.

Strict sanitation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,148.

Rabbits can digest roughages because they possess

A.

Large intestine

B.

Enlarged caecum

C.

Long colon

D.

Small rectum

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,149.

The milk let down hormones in farm animals is called

A.

Adrenalin

B.

Oestrogen

C.

Oxytocin

D.

Progesterone

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,150.

Which of the following characteristics is not important in beef cattle breeding?

A.

High fertility

B.

Increased butter-fat percentage

C.

Good feed conversion efficiency

D.

High yield of lean meat

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.