WAEC Animal Husbandry Past Questions & Answers - Page 58

286.

Which of the following factors affects the productivity of pasture? I. Soil fertility
II.Climate
III. Weeds

A.

I and II

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is A

Soil fertility as well as climatic factors like relative humidity, temperature, sunshine hours affect productivity of pastures. 

287.

A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to

A.

Reduced vigour among offspring

B.

Increased vigour among offspring

C.

Production of pure breeds

D.

Production of animals with uniform characteristics

Correct answer is A

The genetic diversity or variability is reduced with increase in inbreeding. Prolonged inbreeding leads to Inbreeding depression which is the reduced biological fitness in a given population. 

 

288.

In poultry, nutrients are absorded mainly in the

A.

Caecum

B.

Proventriculus

C.

Large intestine

D.

Small intestine

Correct answer is D

The Small Intestine in Chicken aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. Composed of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum.

289.

Which of the following characteristics describes the external features of sheep?

A.

Convex face

B.

Concave face

C.

Erect ear

D.

Short tail

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

290.

In farm animals, hormones are released into the 

A.

Blood stream

B.

Muscle tissue

C.

Adipose

D.

Nervous system

Correct answer is A

Endocrine glands make chemicals called hormones and pass them straight into the bloodstream. Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages. From the blood stream, the hormones communicate with the body by heading towards their target cell to bring about a particular change or effect to that cell.