WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 114

566.

Fowls is are debeaked in order to

A.

Reduce feed intake

B.

Make them grow faster

C.

Reduce cannibalism

D.

Vitamin A

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

567.

Pigs wallow in muddy pools of water primarily to

A.

Ensure adequate exercise

B.

Obtain forage materials

C.

Dislodge ectoparasite from their body

D.

Lower their body temperature

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

568.

The main objective of flushing in animal production is to

A.

Promote muscle development

B.

Make parturition easier

C.

Promote multiple births

D.

Make the animal lose weight

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

569.

The correct sequence of the passage of feed through the digestive system of a ruminant is

A.

Reticulum → omasum → abomasum → rumen

B.

Rumen → omasum → abomasum → reticulum

C.

Omasum → abomasum → rumen → reticulum

D.

Rumen → reticulum → omasum → abomasum

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

570.

The average gestation period in rabbits is

A.

21 days

B.

26 days

C.

31 days

D.

36 days

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.