Waec Agricultural Science 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 1997

The act of mating in cattle is known as

A. Tupping
B. Treading
C. Lambing
D. Laying
E. Service

Question 37:

• WAEC 1997

Gestation period is defined as the time

A. Of fusion of the sperm and the egg
B. Between conception and prturition
C. Of relaese of ovum from the ovary
D. Of the birth of the young animal
E. Between mating of dam and weaning of young ones

Question 38:

• WAEC 1997

The hormone generally called pregnancy hormone in farm animals is

A. Testosterone
B. Oestrogen
C. Progesterone
D. Androgen
E. Relaxin

Question 39:

• WAEC 1997

New-born animals should be fed with colostrum because it

A. Is easily digested
B. Contains antiboies protecting them against diseases
C. Provides them permanent immunity gainst diseases
D. Is the first milk produced before birth
E. Contains food nutrients essential for the survival of the newborn

Question 40:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following statement is not true about rearing livestock under the free range system?

A. High risk of infestation of parasites
B. High mortality rate in the young livestock
C. Adequate veterinary care
D. Loss of animals
E. Fending for themselves