2011 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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A sow that is not producing milk after farrowing should be given
A
oxytocin
B
antibiotic
C
anthelmintric drug
D
sulphaquinoxaline
correct option: a
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In preparing for parturition of a sow,warmth should be provided to
A
promote growth of hair of the young
B
make the young suckle colostrum
C
prevent anaemia in the young
D
prevent chilling of the young
correct option: d
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The device which would help to stabilize heat in an incubator is the
A
thermometer
B
hygrometer
C
barometer
D
thermostat
correct option: d
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In animal production, newly-born rabbits are called
A
bunnies
B
kids
C
poults
D
lambs
correct option: a
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The weight of a sheep increased from 25kg to 45kg in two months. If the total consumption during the period was 60kg,determine the feed conversion ratio.
A
1:1
B
1:2
C
3:1
D
4:1
correct option: c
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Which of the following diseases commonly occur during brooding? I. yolk sac infection II. coccidiosis III. fowlpox IV. pullorum
A
I,II and III only
B
I,II and IV only
C
I,III and IV only
D
I,II,III and IV
correct option: b
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Piglet anaemia can be controlled by using
A
sulphur drugs
B
iron drugs
C
anthelmintics
D
antibiotics
correct option: b
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Which of the following parasites lives inside the body of its host?
A
mite
B
louse
C
ascaris
D
tick
correct option: c
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Tsetse flies are of economic importance in livestock production because they transmit
A
coccidis
B
trypanosome
C
brucella
D
mycobacterium
correct option: b
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A young female cattle which has never calved is known as
A
bullock
B
steer
C
yearling
D
heifer
correct option: d
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