WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 20

96.

Formation of blisters on the mouth and the skin around the hoof of farm animals is a symptom of

A.

Rinderpest

B.

Anthrax

C.

Newcastle disease

D.

Foot and mouth disease

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

97.

An advantage of zero-grazing is that it

A.

Requires a lot of labour

B.

Prevents livestock from physical exercises

C.

Prevents depletion of pasture

D.

Increases the cost of pasture management

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

98.

Feeds that have more than 18% fibre are classified as

A.

Concentrates

B.

Additives

C.

Supplements

D.

Roughages

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

99.

If 0.7kg of feed was fed to chicks per week, determine the cost of feeding the birds for 6 weeks. (1kg of feed costs #5).

A.

#4.20

B.

#11.70

C.

#21.00

D.

#30.00

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

100.

Which of the following statement about slatted floors in livestock housing are true? They
I. Lessen labour requirements
II. Reduce odour in pens
III. Hamper movement of animals

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.