WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 164

816.

An infectious disease of livestock characterized by sudden death and black bloody discharge from the nose, mouth and eyes is known as

A.

Anthrax

B.

Brucellosis

C.

Pleuropneumonia

D.

Tuberculosis

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

817.

The fish preservation method, which results in the greatest water loss is

A.

Freezing

B.

Steaming

C.

Salting

D.

Smoking

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

818.

Which of the following factors is the least important in selecting a site for a fish-pond?

A.

Topography of the site

B.

Soil type

C.

Availability of water

D.

Availability of manure

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

819.

Which of the following organisms is an ectoparasite of farm animals?

A.

Tapeworm

B.

Louse

C.

Liver fluke

D.

Roundworm

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

820.

Prevention of animal diseases involves the following except

A.

Rearing disease-resistant stock

B.

Carrying out rotational grazing

C.

Identifying the source of diseases

D.

Feeding balanced ration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.