Animal Husbandry questions and answers

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.

241.

The disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis in pigs is

A.

Anthrax

B.

Aspergillosis

C.

Brucellosis

D.

Rinderpest

Correct answer is A

Bacillus anthracis is the etiologic agent of anthrax, a common disease of livestock and, occasionally, of humans. 

242.

Which of the following excretory organs maintains a healthly balance of body fluids in farm animals?

A.

Kidney

B.

Liver

C.

Lung

D.

Skin

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

243.

The system in which a lamb is raised by another ewe is known as

A.

Feeding

B.

Fostering

C.

Rearing

D.

Weaning

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

244.

In artificial insemination, semen collected is stored in liquid

A.

Ammonia

B.

Chlorine

C.

Nitrogen

D.

Oxygen

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

245.

The benefits of planting grass-legume mixture does not include 

A.

Higher productivity of the pasture

B.

Suppression of weeds

C.

Decreased soil fertility

D.

Prevention of soil erosion

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.