WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 88

436.

If a sow conceived on the 5th of june in particular year, it will probably farrow the same year on

A.

8th August

B.

18th September

C.

28th September

D.

28th October

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

437.

Natural immunity to diseases in calves is acquired through maccess to

A.

Vaccine

B.

Colostrum

C.

Balanced diet

D.

Salt licks

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

438.

The duration of the oestrus cycle of sow is

A.

14 - 28 days

B.

6 - 10 days

C.

3 - 5 days

D.

1 - 2 days

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

439.

The digestive function of the rumen in ruminant nutrition is enchanced by the

A.

Absorption of water

B.

Presence of micro organisms

C.

Absorption of food nutrients

D.

Retention of unwanted foreign materials

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

440.

The use of pathogens to control dodder weeds is a

A.

Physical method

B.

Mechanical method

C.

Biological method

D.

Cultural method

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.