Question 156:

• WAEC 2018

(a) Explain the term ration as used in animal production.
(b) Explain how each of the following factors influence feed formulation for farm animals: (i) physiological status of animal;
(ii) age of animal; (iii) purpose of production; (iv) availability of feed ingredients.
(c) Describe the process of preparing palm kernel cake.
(d) Give two differences between broiler starter mash and broiler finisher mash.

Question 157:

• WAEC 2018

(a) State three ways in which each of the following factors hinders livestock production in West Africa: (i) breeding; (ii) nutrition; (iii) healthcare; (iv) government policy; (v) finance.
(b) Mention five factors that affect productivity of pastures.

Question 158:

• WAEC 2018

(a) Name four parts of the reproductive system of each of the following farm animals: (i) bull; (ii) hen.
(b) Give one function of each of the parts named in 3(a).
(c) Describe the process of cassava tuber in the mouth of a pig.

Question 159:

• WAEC 2018

(a)(i) List five external parts of a cock. (ii) Name three viral diseases that could affect poultry.
(b) State five signs that could be observed in a sick farm animal.
(c) Explain each of the following terms as used in livestock production: (i) drenching; (ii) dipping.
(d) Name three body systems in farm animals.

Question 160:

• WAEC 2018

(a) State five differences between the digestive systems of a goat and a chicken.
(b) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production:
(I) rumination;
(ii) coprophagy.
(c) Give one reason for carrying out each of the following practices in livestock production:
(i) creep feeding; (ii) steaming-up; (iii) flushing.
(d)(i) State four ways in which rangelands are important. (ii) List four practices that could be carried out to improve pastures.