Animal husbandry JAMB past questions and answers

Animal husbandry JAMB past questions and answers

Question: What is the primary purpose of the combs and wattles in chickens?

A) Aiding in flight

B) Balancing during movement

C) Regulating body temperature

D) Facilitating digestion

Answer: C) Regulating body temperature

Question: Which of the following is a parasitic infection commonly affecting sheep's digestive system?

A) Coccidiosis

B) Toxoplasmosis

C) Lungworm

D) Barber's pole worm

Answer: D) Barber's pole worm

Question: What is the term for the process of providing supplemental milk to orphaned or rejected young animals?

A) Weaning

B) Grafting

C) Creep feeding

D) Bottle-feeding

Answer: D) Bottle-feeding

Question: Which of the following is a respiratory disease commonly found in poultry?

A) Blue Tongue

B) Avian Influenza

C) Equine Encephalitis

D) Scrapie

Answer: B) Avian Influenza

Question: What is the purpose of the snood in turkeys?

A) Aiding in breathing

B) Attracting mates

C) Digestion

D) Regulating body temperature

Answer: B) Attracting mates

Question: Which horse breed is known for its distinctive spotted coat pattern?

A) Appaloosa

B) Quarter Horse

C) Thoroughbred

D) Clydesdale

Answer: A) Appaloosa

Question: What is the purpose of a manger in livestock management?

A) Providing shelter

B) Storing feed

C) Watering animals

D) Grooming animals

Answer: B) Storing feed

Question: Which of the following is a common sign of heat stress in poultry?

A) Increased egg production

B) Decreased water consumption

C) Panting and wing spreading

D) Decreased feed intake

Answer: C) Panting and wing spreading

Question: In cattle, what is the term for the process of regurgitating and re-chewing food?

A) Ruminating

B) Masticating

C) Chomping

D) Swallowing

Answer: A) Ruminating

Question: Which breed of sheep is known for its long, fine wool and is often raised for wool production?

A) Dorset

B) Suffolk

C) Merino

D) Hampshire

Answer: C) Merino

Question: What is the primary function of the rumen in cattle digestion?

A) Absorption of nutrients

B) Fermentation of food

C) Storage of bile

D) Production of saliva

Answer: B) Fermentation of food

Question: Which of the following is a contagious bacterial disease affecting goats and sheep, causing inflammation of the lungs?

A) Caprine arthritis-encephalitis (CAE)

B) Foot rot

C) Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA)

D) Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP)

Answer: C) Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA)

Question: What is the purpose of the ear tag in livestock management?

A) Identification

B) Enhancing hearing

C) Preventing ear infections

D) Improving balance

Answer: A) Identification

Question: Which of the following is a common method of preventing heat stress in poultry houses?

A) Increasing humidity

B) Reducing ventilation

C) Providing shade

D) Restricting water access

Answer: C) Providing shade

Question: What is the purpose of a farrier in equine care?

A) Grooming the mane and tail

B) Administering vaccinations

C) Shoeing and caring for hooves

D) Conducting dental procedures

Answer: C) Shoeing and caring for hooves

Question: Which of the following is a common practice to control internal parasites in livestock?

A) Vaccination

B) Fumigation

C) Deworming

D) Ear notching

Answer: C) Deworming

Question: What is the purpose of a creep feeder in livestock management?

A) Separating young animals from adults

B) Providing additional nutrients to adults

C) Ensuring proper ventilation

D) Restricting movement of animals

Answer: A) Separating young animals from adults