WAEC Animal Husbandry Past Questions & Answers - Page 55

271.

The first stage at which the tick attaches itself to the body of the grazing farm animal is

A.

Adult

B.

Egg

C.

Larva

D.

Nymph

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

272.

Which of the following farm animals are monogastrics? 
I. Carmel

II. Donkey

III. Horse

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III

D.

I, II and III only

Correct answer is C

Monogastric or Non-ruminant animals do not possess a rumen, reticulum, omasum, or abomasum. Instead, once their food is ingested it will eventually go through a functional caecum. Donkeys and horses are monogastric. 

 

273.

Which of the following body systems determines the type of feed given to an animal?

A.

Circulatory

B.

Digestive

C.

Excretory

D.

Reproductive

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

274.

The incubation period of chicken egg is

A.

17 days

B.

21 days

C.

28 days

D.

30 days

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

275.

Selection of animals based on performance of ancestors is called

A.

Mass selection

B.

Family selection

C.

Progeny selection

D.

Pedigree selection

Correct answer is D

Pedigree breeding is a breeding method focused primarily on the parentage of animals. To increase the level of certainty, as much information as possible is collected on several generations of ancestors. The pedigree breeding method does not focus on direct mating partners, but rather on bloodline combinations.