Animal Husbandry

Which of the following birds is purposely raised for meat?

A. Broilers B. Cockerels C. Layers D. Pullets Correct Answer: Option A A. Broilers Explanation A broiler is any chicken…

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One of the main reasons for providing light for broilers during production is to?

A. reduce predators B. increase feed intake C. reduce mortality D. increase exercise Correct Answer: Option B B. increase feed…

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If 25kg feed was consumed by 10,000 birds in six hours, determine the quantity of feed required by the same number of birds in one week?

A. 20kg B. 67kg C. 400kg D. 700kg Correct Answer: Option D D. 700kg Explanation There are 168 hours in…

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Which of the following effects is associated with high-temperature brooding of chicks?

A. Low feed consumption B. Low mortality C. Increased growth rate D. Increased profitability Correct Answer: Option A A. Low…

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Forages harvested before flowering and conserved are characterized by?

A. high fibre B. high protein C. low energy D. low vitamins Correct Answer: Option A A. high fibre

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Which of the following structures is part of the intestine of rabbits?

A. Caecum B. Gullet C. Ileum D. Rectum Correct Answer: Option C C. Ileum

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One of the symptoms of brucellosis in ewes is?

A. abortion A. convulsion C. depression D. in-coordination Correct Answer: Option A A. convulsion

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Rinderpest in cattle is caused by a?

A. bacterium B. fungus C. protozoan D. virus Correct Answer: Option D D. virus

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Which of the following types of meat is obtained from sheep?

A. beef B. chevon C. mutton D. ham Correct Answer: Option C C. mutton

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