Waec Agricultural Science 2007 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2007

Ruminants do not normally show deficiency symptoms of vitamin B complex because

A. The grasses they consume are very rich in the vitamins
B. They do not need the vitamins
C. They tolerate the deficiency of these vitamins
D. The bacteria in their rumen synthesize the vitamins

Question 42:

• WAEC 2007

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

Question 43:

• WAEC 2007

The gestation period of ewe is

A. 90 days
B. 115 days
C. 131 days
D. 149 days

Question 44:

• WAEC 2007

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

Question 45:

• WAEC 2007

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