WAEC Animal Husbandry Past Questions & Answers - Page 12

56.

Ruminants do not show deficiency symptoms of vitamin B because

A.

Bacteria in their rumen synthesize vitamin B

B.

They have high tolerance range for vitamin B deficiency

C.

They do not need vitamin B for effective functioning

D.

They consume grasses which are rich in vitamin B

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

57.

The main function of the endocrine system is to

A.

Generate antibodies that activate the immune system

B.

Regulate the activities of other systems

C.

Maintain lactation in female livestock

D.

Stimulate microbes to release enzymes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

58.

The disease that mainly affects the lungs of farm animals is

A.

Tuberculosis

B.

Brucellosis

C.

Fowl pox

D.

Heart water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

59.

Magnesium deficiency in lactating cattle could cause

A.

Bloat

B.

Grass tetany

C.

Heart water disease

D.

Milk fever

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

60.

Which of the following factors determine the degree of resistance to diseases in farm animals?

I. Age of the animal
II. Nutrition 
III. Body structure

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, Il, and III

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.