WAEC Animal Husbandry Past Questions & Answers - Page 61

301.

One of the main reasons for providing light for broilers during production is to

A.

Reduce predators

B.

Increase feed intake

C.

Reduce mortality

D.

Increase exercise

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

302.

If 25kg feed was consumed by 10,000 birds in six hours, determine the quantity of feed required by the same number of birds in one week?

A.

20kg

B.

67kg

C.

400kg

D.

700kg

Correct answer is D

There are 168 hours in a week, which is 28 times the 6 hours it took the 10,000 birds to consumed 25kg feed (168hours / 6 hours) 

To find the amount of feed the same number of birds would consume, mutiply 25kg 28 times. (25 x 28) = 700kg

 

303.

Which of the following effects is associated with high temperature brooding of chicks?

A.

Low feed consumption

B.

Low mortality

C.

Increased growth rate

D.

Increased profitability

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

304.

Which of the labelled parts produces hormones?

A.

I

B.

II

C.

III

D.

IV

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

305.

Forages harvested before flowering and conserved are characterized by

A.

High fibre

B.

High protein

C.

Low energy

D.

Low vitamins

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.