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41

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the relaxation of the pelvic ligaments and cervix during parturition?

A
testosterone
B
progesterone
C
oxytocin
D
relaxin
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42

The signs of heat in animals include the following except

A
red and swollen vulva
B
restlessness ans nervousness
C
attempting to mount other animals
D
increased appetite
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43

Which of the following is not an abiotic condition that affects livestock production?

A
sunlight
B
rainfall
C
temperature
D
predators
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44

Cows should not be allowed to eat plenty of young fresh pastures because they will

A
develop anthrax
B
develop bloat
C
refuse to eat concentrate
D
become infested with worms
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45

In commercial egg production, the most effective management system is

A
deep litter
B
free range
C
battery
D
fold
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46

Which of the following statements is true of a pig which has only one testis?

A
it will be sterile
B
it can still produce viable sperm
C
all the spermtozoa will be dead
D
it will not be able to mate a sow
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47

The ingredient which is not a major source of minerals in animal feeds is

A
oyster shell
B
fish meal
C
bone meal
D
palm kernal meal
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48

If a soyabean meal contains 45% crude protein, what quantity of it should be provided to laying flock to supply 5.00 kg of protein?

A
11.11 kg
B
9.09 kg
C
2.75 kg
D
2.25 kg
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49

The following are common grasses in the rangeland except

A
panicum maximum
B
calopogonium mucunoides
C
cynodon dactylon
D
imperate cylindrical
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50

Disease of animals that can also be transferred to humans are

A
nutritional
B
physiological
C
zoonotic
D
parasitic
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