WAEC Animal Husbandry Past Questions & Answers - Page 54

266.

Which of the following identification methods could be used in poultry production?

A.

Banding

B.

Branding

C.

Notching

D.

Tattooing

Correct answer is B

Livestock branding is a technique for marking livestock so as to identify the owner. 

267.

The vector that transmits trypanosomiasis is

A.

Roundworm

B.

Tapeworm

C.

Tsetse fly

D.

White fly

Correct answer is C

The tsetse fly (genus Glossina) is a large, brown, biting fly that serves as both a host and vector for the trypanosome parasites. 

 

268.

Which of the following methods are used in animal improvement? I. Introduction
II. Isolation 
III. 
Selection  

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

269.

Which of the following organs is influenced by oxytocin?

A.

Kidney

B.

Lung

C.

Testis

D.

Udder

Correct answer is D

Oxytocin stimulates the muscles surrounding the udder to squeeze out the milk.

270.

The first stage at which the tick attaches itself to the body of the grazing farm animal is

A.

Adult

B.

Egg

C.

Larva

D.

Nymph

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.