OAU Agricultural Science 2020/2021 - Model Past Questions

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Which of the following characteristics is not important in beef cattle breeding?

A.High fertility
B. increased butter fat percentage
C.Good feed conversion efficiency
D. High yield of loan meal

Rabbits can digest roughages because they possess

A.largo intestine.
B. enlarged caocurn,
C. long won
D. small rectum.

Natural immunity can be conferred on newly-brn animals through

A.vaccination
B. administration of antibiotir•,
C. feeding with colostrum
D. strict sanitation.

Mating in poultry is known as

A.serving
B. treading.
C. kipping.
D. breeding.

The causal organism of anthrax in farm animals is known as

A.Baccilus anthracts
B. Brucella abortus,
C.Mycobacterium spp.
D. Aspergillus spp.

Which of the following feedstuffs requires much processing before being fed to animals?

A.Cassava
B.Sorghum
C.Maize
D. Groundnut.

The milk let down hormones in farm animals is called

A.adrenalin
B.oestrogen.
C.oxytocin.
D.progesterone

Which of the following fish species is found in fresh water?

A.Sardine
B.Tilapia
C.Salmon
D.Herring

The average gestation period in sheep is

A.30 days.
B. 50 days.
C.150 days.
D.270 days.

Feed given to animals solely to sustain their live weight is called

A.balanced ration.
B. maintenance ration,
C. production ration.
D. weaner ration.