2007 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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Fluids from the cowpers and prostate gland help in the following except
A
clearing the urethra of the trace
B
provision of nuritents for spermatozoa survival
C
mixing with speermatozoa to form sperm ejaculation
D
maintaining the proper functioning of the testes
correct option: b
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The gestation period of ewe is
A
90 days
B
115 days
C
131 days
D
149 days
correct option: b
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The hormone that influences the movement of the pelvic ligaments during parturition in farm animals is known as
A
relaxin
B
prolactin
C
progesterone
D
oestrogen
correct option: a
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In which of the following systems of poultry management can the spread of diseases be kept to a minimum?
A
battery cage
B
deep litter
C
fold
D
free range
correct option: a
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A wall is usually constructed in piggeries to
A
serve as points for providing drinking water
B
make drainage of pens easier
C
provide baths for pigs
D
reduce piglet's mortality during birth
correct option: c
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Which of the following groups of macro-nutrients is a constituent of protein?
A
nitrogen,phosphorus and sulphur
B
calcium,magnesium and potassium
C
magnesium,calcium and phosphorus
D
sulphur,magnesium and potassium
correct option: a
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Which of the following livestock diseases affects the reproductive system?
A
mastitis
B
brucellosis
C
rinderpest
D
anthrax
correct option: b
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When poultry flock, the birds keep passing out green, foul-smelling faeces with nervous symptoms, it means that the farmer
A
has not asministered newcastle disease vaccine
B
neglected to treat them againt gumboro disease
C
is giving the birds protein-deficient diet
D
is feeding a diet high on calcium
correct option: b
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When a farmer tries to eradicate snails from pastures, he is attempting to control
A
ticks
B
tapeworms
C
trypanosomiasis
D
liver flukes
correct option: d
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Fertilizing a fish pond with compost manure would most likely
A
decrease phytoplankton population and decrease fish yield
B
decrease phytoplankton population and increase fish yield
C
increase phytoplankton population and decrease fish yield
D
increase phytoplankton and increase fish yield
correct option: d
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