WAEC Animal Husbandry Past Questions & Answers - Page 54

266.

An example of a non ruminant herbivore is

A.

Cattle

B.

Horse

C.

Pig

D.

Sheep

Correct answer is B

Monogastric herbivores, such as horses, and rabbits, are not ruminants, as they have a simple single-chambered stomach. 

267.

Which of the following identification methods could be used in poultry production?

A.

Banding

B.

Branding

C.

Notching

D.

Tattooing

Correct answer is B

Livestock branding is a technique for marking livestock so as to identify the owner. 

268.

The vector that transmits trypanosomiasis is

A.

Roundworm

B.

Tapeworm

C.

Tsetse fly

D.

White fly

Correct answer is C

The tsetse fly (genus Glossina) is a large, brown, biting fly that serves as both a host and vector for the trypanosome parasites. 

 

269.

Which of the following methods are used in animal improvement? I. Introduction
II. Isolation 
III. 
Selection  

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

270.

Which of the following organs is influenced by oxytocin?

A.

Kidney

B.

Lung

C.

Testis

D.

Udder

Correct answer is D

Oxytocin stimulates the muscles surrounding the udder to squeeze out the milk.