Waec Agricultural Science 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• WAEC 2010

(a) Define each of the following terms as used in animal health: (1) pests (ii) pathogen (iii) vectors (iv) parasites [8 marks]
(b) Give one example of an organism described by each of the terms in 7(a) above. [14 marks]
(c) State four steps involved in silage making. [4 marks]

Question 67:

• WAEC 2010

(a) Name four breeds of chicken used for commercial egg production. 14 marks]
(b) State two functions of each of the following components in the diet of farm animals: (i) water (ii) minerals (ii) antibiotics (iv) protein [8 marks]
(c) Enumerate four advantages of the intensive system of rearing ruminants. [4 marks]

Question 68:

• WAEC 2010

(a) State three functions of a farm manager. [3 marks]
(b) Explain the following terms as used in agricultural economics: (i) appreciation (ii) salvage value (iii) farm budget (iv) farm inventory [8 marks]
(c) State five qualities of a good agricultural extension agent. [5 marks]