Agricultural Science

Which of the following organisms is not an endoparasite?

A. Roundworm B. Liverfluke C. Tick D. Cestode Correct Answer: Option C C. Tick

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The mating of a white Fulani bull and an N’dama cow could be termed?

A. Inbreeding B. Line breeding C. Outbreeding D. Cross breeding Correct Answer: Option D D. Cross breeding

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Established pasture cannot be harvested by?

A. Using the mower B. Zero grazing C. Using combine harvester D. Cutting with sickle Correct Answer: Option D D.…

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Iron is important in the diet of livestock for?

A. Teeth formation B. Fat production C. Hair formation D. Blood production Correct Answer: Option D D. Blood production Explanation…

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The extra oyster shell meal supplied to breeding hens?

A. Prevents excess abdominal fat B. Prevents anaemia C. Aids in hardening eggshell D. Shortens the incubation period of eggs…

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The act of parturition in a rabbit is known as?

A. Calving B. Lambing C. Farrowing D. kindling Correct Answer: Option D D. kindling Explanation The process of giving birth…

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If a sow conceived on the 5th of June in a particular year, it will probably farrow the same year on?

A. 8th August B. 18th September C. 28th September D. 28th October Correct Answer: Option D D. 28th October

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Natural immunity to diseases in calves is acquired through access to?

A. Vaccine B. Colostrum C. Balanced diet D. Salt licks Correct Answer: Option B B. Colostrum Explanation Colostrum (also known…

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The duration of the oestrus cycle of sow is?

A. 14 - 28 days B. 6 - 10 days C. 3 - 5 days D. 1 - 2 days…

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The digestive function of the rumen in ruminant nutrition is enhanced by the?

A. Absorption of water B. Presence of micro-organisms C. Absorption of food nutrients D. Retention of unwanted foreign materials Correct…

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