Animal husbandry WAEC past questions and answers

Animal husbandry WAEC past questions and answers

Question: What is the gestation period of a cow?

A) 9 months

B) 10 months

C) 11 months

D) 12 months

Answer: C) 11 months

Question: Which breed of chicken is known for its brown eggs?

A) Leghorn

B) Rhode Island Red

C) Plymouth Rock

D) Sussex

Answer: B) Rhode Island Red

Question: What is the average lifespan of a domestic cat?

A) 8-10 years

B) 12-15 years

C) 18-20 years

D) 22-25 years

Answer: B) 12-15 years

Question: In poultry farming, what does the term "broiler" refer to?

A) Male chicken

B) Egg-laying chicken

C) Chicken raised for meat

D) Chicken with colorful plumage

Answer: C) Chicken raised for meat

Question: Which vitamin is crucial for preventing rickets in cattle?

A) Vitamin A

B) Vitamin D

C) Vitamin E

D) Vitamin K

Answer: B) Vitamin D

Question: What is the primary purpose of a livestock guard dog?

A) Herding cattle

B) Protecting against predators

C) Racing competitions

D) Hunting

Answer: B) Protecting against predators

Question: What is the primary function of the udder in dairy cows?

A) Temperature regulation

B) Milk production

C) Digestion

D) Breathing

Answer: B) Milk production

Question: Which of the following is a common symptom of brucellosis in cattle?

A) Hoof rot

B) Milk fever

C) Abortion in females

D) Pneumonia

Answer: C) Abortion in females

Question: What is the purpose of dehorning in cattle management?

A) Improve milk production

B) Reduce aggression

C) Enhance coat quality

D) Facilitate breeding

Answer: B) Reduce aggression

Question: Which of the following grains is commonly used in poultry feed?

A) Barley

B) Oats

C) Corn

D) Quinoa

Answer: C) Corn

Question: What is the purpose of a farrowing crate in pig farming?

A) Enhance piglet growth

B) Protect piglets from predators

C) Facilitate sow nursing and protect piglets

D) Increase sow's appetite

Answer: C) Facilitate sow nursing and protect piglets

Question: Which disease is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C in guinea pigs?

A) Scurvy

B) Rabies

C) Botulism

D) Tetanus

Answer: A) Scurvy

Question: What is the purpose of shearing sheep?

A) Enhance wool quality

B) Improve meat tenderness

C) Reduce body weight

D) Prevent skin diseases

Answer: A) Enhance wool quality

Question: What is the primary source of omega-3 fatty acids in fish farming?

A) Algae

B) Plankton

C) Seaweed

D) Fish meal

Answer: A) Algae

Question: Which of the following is a method of artificial insemination in cattle?

A) Natural mating

B) Hand mating

C) Embryo transfer

D) In vitro fertilization

Answer: B) Hand mating

Question: What is the purpose of disbudding in goat farming?

A) Enhance meat quality

B) Control parasite infestation

C) Remove horns at an early stage

D) Improve milk production

Answer: C) Remove horns at an early stage

Question: Which horse breed is known for its endurance in long-distance riding?

A) Arabian

B) Thoroughbred

C) Clydesdale

D) Shetland Pony

Answer: A) Arabian

Question: What is the primary function of the beak in birds?

A) Sense of smell

B) Food gathering

C) Temperature regulation

D) Flight control

Answer: B) Food gathering

Question: In rabbits, what is the term for giving birth?

A) Calving

B) Farrowing

C) Kindling

D) Lambing

Answer: C) Kindling

Question: Which of the following is a fungal disease affecting the hooves of cattle?

A) Foot-and-mouth disease

B) Hoof rot

C) Bloat

D) Anthrax

Answer: B) Hoof rot