WAEC Animal Husbandry 2018 Past Questions

The carbohydrate in milk is called

A.fructose
B.galactose
C.glucose
D.lactose

(a) Explain the term ration as used in animal production.

(b) Explain how each of the following factors influence feed formulation for farm animals: (i) physiological status of animal;

(ii) age of animal; (iii) purpose of production; (iv) availability of feed ingredients.

(c) Describe the process of preparing palm kernel cake.

(d) Give two differences between broiler starter mash and broiler finisher mash.

Theory

Question 2

Micro-organisms which cause diesease in farm animals are called

A.parasites
B.pathogens
C.pests
D.vectors

Objective

Question 2

(a) State three ways in which each of the following factors hinders livestock production in West Africa: (i) breeding; (ii) nutrition; (iii) healthcare; (iv) government policy; (v) finance.

(b) Mention five factors that affect productivity of pastures.

Theory

Question 3

Which of the following materials is not used in the process of artificial inseminaton?

A.Burdizzo
B.Diluents
C.Glycine
D.Liquid Nitrogen

Objective

Question 3

(a) Name four parts of the reproductive system of each of the following farm animals: (i) bull; (ii) hen.

(b) Give one function of each of the parts named in 3(a).

(c) Describe the process of cassava tuber in the mouth of a pig.

Theory

Question 4

Study the diagram and use it to answer question 4

The tool illustrated is used mainly to harvest

A.forage
B.legumes
C.tubers
D.vegetables

Objective

Question 4

(a)(i) List five external parts of a cock. (ii) Name three viral diseases that could affect poultry.

(b) State five signs that could be observed in a sick farm animal.

(c) Explain each of the following terms as used in livestock production: (i) drenching; (ii) dipping.

(d) Name three body systems in farm animals.

Theory

Question 5

A castrated male cattle is called a

A.barrow
B.bullock
C.capon
D.whether

Objective

Question 5

(a) State five differences between the digestive systems of a goat and a chicken.

(b) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production:

(I) rumination;

(ii) coprophagy.

(c) Give one reason for carrying out each of the following practices in livestock production:

(i) creep feeding; (ii) steaming-up; (iii) flushing.

(d)(i) State four ways in which rangelands are important. (ii) List four practices that could be carried out to improve pastures.

Theory

Question 6

One of the disadvantages of artificial insemination is that

A.it is less expensive than natural mating
B.it helps to eliminate the wastage of semen
C.it requires high technical know-how
D.the cost of maintaining male animal is eliminated

Objective

Question 6

(a) Name five agents involved in the marketing of animal products.

(b)(i) Define the term pasteurization as used in milk processing. (ii) State two ways in which pasteurisation of milk is important.

(iii) List four milk products.

(c) State four factors that affect the yield of milk in cows.

(d)(i) Give one reason why it is important to starve an animal before slaughtering. (ii) List two pre-slaughtering activities.

Theory

Question 7

A function of carbohydrate in animal nutrition is

A.Production of hormones
B.building up of flesh
C.supply of energy
D.repair of worn-out tissue

Objective

Question 8

Which of the following diseases is caused by a pathogen?

A.Bloat
B.Ketosis
C.Mastitis
D.Ostemalacia

Objective

Question 9

Study the diagram and use it to answer question 9

The parts labeled I, II, and III are known respectively as

A.whiskers, rump and ear
B.rump, whiskers and ear
C.rump, ear and whiskers
D.whiskers, ear and rump

Objective

Question 10

A substance present in cotton seed which is toxic to swine is

A.hydrochloric acid
B.hydrocyanic acid
C.gossypol
D.theobromine

Objective

Question 11

If an animal from Kenya is reared in Nigeria, the animal is said to have been

A.cross bred
B.introduced
C.inbred
D.selected

Objective

Question 12

Which of the followig methods enables a lame bull to reproduce ?

A.Artificial insemination
B.Pen mating
C.Selection
D.Introduction

Objective

Question 13

Which of the following forage crops is used to replenish nutrients in a rangeland?

A.Panicum maximum
B.Imperata cylindrical
C.Axonopus compresus
D.Calopogonium mucunoides

Objective

Question 14

Which of the following factors is not usually considered in establishing a pasture?

A.Adaptation of species
B.Palatability of species
C.Compatibility of species
D.Life cycle of the species

Objective

Question 15

A perennial grass with cane-like stems and dull green or purple leaf blade is

A.Pennisetum Purpureum
B.Axonopus compressus
C.Panicum maximum
D.Cynodon dactylon

Objective

Question 16

Which of the followng practices inhibits the productivity of pastures?

A.irrigation
B.Overgrazing
C.Regular weeding
D.fertiliser application

Objective

Question 17

Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of pastures?

A.Type of animal
B.Soil type
C.Climate
D.Topography

Objective

Question 18

One of the symptoms of Contagious Bovine Pleuro-pneumonia is

A.lameness
B.excessive salivation
C.difficult breathing
D.inflammation of udder

Objective

Question 19

Which of the following farage crops helps to converse soil moisture?

A.Pennisetum purpureum
B.Centrosema pubescens
C.Panicum maximum
D.Boerhavia diffusia

Objective

Question 20

The diagram below shows stages in the life cycle of a parasite. Study it and answer question 20.

Which of the following organisms serves as host to the parasite at the stage labelled I and II respectively ?

A.Snail, pig
B.Human, snail
C.Human, pig
D.Pig, Human

Objective

Question 21

Which of the following processes are associated with digestion in cattle? I. Ingestion II. Coprophagy III. Regurgitation

A.I and II only
B.I and III only
C.II and III only
D.I, II and III

Objective

Question 22

One of the best ways of controlling tapeworm is to

A.drain stagnant water
B.eliminate water snails
C.properly cook meat before eating
D.desist from the consumption of pork

Objective

Question 23

Which of the following symptoms is associated with pathogenic diseases in poultry?

A.Diarrhoea
B.Feather pecking
C.Egg eating
D.Rickets

Objective

Question 24

One of the ways of identifying a sick bird in a flock is when

A.there is an increase in feed intake
B.the comb and wattle are bright
C.the bird increases its intake of water
D.the bird isolates itself from others

Objective

Question 25

Progeny selection in farm animals is based on the perfomance of

A.family
B.parents
C.offspring
D.siblings

Objective

Question 26

Which of the following problems is associated with animal husbandry in West Africa? I High pest infestation II. Poor land tenure system III. Over population of farmers