Animal Husbandry Questions and Answers

Animal Husbandry questions structured to assess candidates’ basic knowledge and skills in the production, processing, storage, packaging and marketing of farm animals and their products.

11.

If 12 cattle require 500 litres of drinking water per day, how much water will be required in 36 hours?

A.

432 litres

B.

536 litres

C.

750 litres

D.

1500 litres

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12.

Excessive consumption of lush forage in ruminants could result in

A.

Milk fever

B.

Ketosis

C.

Grass tetany

D.

Bloat

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13.

The first daily activity that should be carried out in a poultry farm is

A.

Supplying of feed and water

B.

Collection of eggs and sorting

C.

Washing and cleaning of drinkers

D.

Inspection and removal of dead animals

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14.

The diagram above illustrates a parasite of farm animals. Study it carefully and answer this question.

Which of the following farm animals is affected by the illustrated parasite?
I. Turkey II. Sheep III. Chicken

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

I, II and III

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15.

The diagram above illustrates a parasite of farm animals. Study it carefully and answer this question

The parasite illustrated is a

A.

Flea

B.

Louse

C.

Mite

D.

Tick

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16.

The part of the digestive system of goat capable of synthesizing vitamin B is 

A.

Omasum

B.

Duodenum

C.

Rumen

D.

Caecum

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17.

Which of the following methods is suitable for the prevention of rats in a deep litter house? Use of 

A.

Cats

B.

Rat poison

C.

Baits

D.

Wire mesh

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

Wheat offal could be used in feed formulation for goats due to its; 
I. high fibre content 
II. high crude protein 
III. case of digestion

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

Concentrate is best fed to rabbits as

A.

Mash

B.

Pellet

C.

Powder

D.

Flake

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

Which of the following minerals is required most by laying birds?

A.

Iron

B.

Potassium

C.

Calcium

D.

Magnesium

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.