Animal Husbandry questions structured to assess candidates’ basic knowledge and skills in the production, processing, storage, packaging and marketing of farm animals and their products.
Which of the following nutrients is required most for the healthy development of the part labeled I?
Calcium
Fat
Protein
Vitamin D
Correct answer is A
Calcium is important for hoof wall structural integrity because it helps bond keratin molecules together. Its importance in hoof health compared to the other options is unquestionable.
The diagram below is an illustration of the leg of a farm animal. Study it carefully and use it to answer questions
Hock
Hoof
Pastern
Thigh
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Which of the following management practices is carried oout in poultry farming?
Deworming
Docking
Disbudding
Weaning
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Oestrus cycle in the ewe occurs every
7 - 11 days
12 - 16 days
17 - 21 days
22 - 26 days
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Female animals that are not accepted by their male counterparts could reproduce through
Pen mating
Flock mating
Line breeding
Artificial insemination
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.