February 8, 2022 WASSCE Animal Husbandry WASSCE Animal Husbandry 2007 – Paper 1 WASSCE Animal Husb. 2007 1. On the basis of mode of feeding ducks are classified as Carnivores Herbivores Omnivores Ruminants. 2. One major reason for the slow development of animal production in West Africa is that The animals are hot resistant to disease Clean drinking water is often scarce Feed is not available Many religions forbid the rearing of some animals 3. In a cow, the udder’s position is Anterior to the forelimbs Dorsal to the forelimbs Posterior to the forelimbs Ventral to the forelimbs 4. Female farm animals are willing to mate during Libido Oestrus Ovulation Puberty 5. A function of the thoracic vertebrae in farm animals is to Support the ribs Support the tail in all directions Allow movement of the head Provide site attachment for limb muscles 6 . In farm animals, fertilization occurs in the Cervix Infundibulum Ovary Oviduct 7. In poultry, grit could be found in the Caecum Gizzard Intestine ProventricuIus 8. Animals can obtain energy from Lipids Mineral salt Vitamins Water 9. Which of the following statements about herbivores are true I. Non-ruminant herbivores have long caecum II. Non-ruminant herbivores have complex stomach III. Ruminant herbivores chew the cud I and II only II and III only I, II and III only I and III only 10. Which of the following glands produces follicle stimulating hormone? Adrenal glands Cowper’s glands Corpus glands Pituitary glands 11. Iodine deficiency in the diet of farm l animals may cause Convulsion Emaciation Impaired vision Impaired reproduction 12. The end-product of herbage fermentation Glucose Glycerol Amino acid Volatile fatty acid 13. Cobalt is a constituent of Vitamin A Vitamin B12 VitaminD Vitamin K 14. Deficiency of Vitamin K Causes night blindness Causes rickets Delay clotting of blood Delays onset of ovulation 15. Determine the weight gained by a lamb within a normal year if its birth weight was. 2.8kg and it gained 53g per day on the average. 14.840kg 16.545kg 19.345kg 22.145kg 16. Which of the following classes of pigs has the highest protein requirement? Boars Gilt Hogs Weaners 17. Which of the following pairs of disease are zoonotic? Infectious coryza and mastitis Mastitis and tuberculosis Rabies and infectious coryza Tuberculosis and rabies 18. Which of the following symptoms is a typical of louse infestation Itching of the body Abdominal pain Profuse salivation Oozing out of blood 19. A symptom of ill-health in farm is Droopiness Smooth skin Co-ordinate gait Soft faeces 20. Which of the following statements about ticks is true? The adult.have six legs They live on blood They are vectors of trypanosome They are controlled using anthelmintics. 21. Which of the following disease is caused by virus? Anthrax Brucellosis Foot and mouth disease Contagious bovine pleura-pneumonia 22. Which of the following chemicals could be used to control some types of ectoparasites of farm animals? Acaricide Antibiotic Anthelmintics Fungicide 23. Which of the following statements about inbreeding in farm animals is are false I. lnbred animal reach market weight early II. Inbred animals have reduced III. Inbreeding increases the I only II only I and II only II and III only 24. Which of following practices seeks to remove odour from billy goats? Removal of horns Changing of bedding materials Crushing of spermatic cord Addition of anti-oxidants to feed 25. A mature whether would require relatively low amounts of because it It’s not active Cannot digest much protein Makes very efficient use of little protein Requires just enough for maintenance purposes 26. Which of the following methods of mating will help farmers keep better breeding records of their flocks I. Hand mating II. Artificial mating III. Pasture mating I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III only. 27. Which of the following animal is a breed of turkey? Muscovite Beltsville white Khaki Campbell Black Australorp 28. Animals are groomed to Prevent endoparasite infestation Make them marketable Ensure that they become d9cile Keep them clean 29. High temperature on farm animals results in Increased feed intake Decreased milk production Increased sperm production Decreased water intake. 30. The needle teeth in piglets are removed to Make piglets grow healthier Prevent piglets from inflicting wounds on the saw’s teats Prevent piglets from batting each other Allow piglets to suck sufficient milk from mother 31. Which 0f the following statement about slatted floors are true I. They lessen labour requirements II. They reduce odour in pens III. They hamper movement of animals I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III only. 32. A cock could be differentiated from a hen by the possession Small wattle A prominent spur Dull feather Thin shanks 33. Which of the following birds is a pet of high international reputation Dove Eagle Parrot Ostrich 34. The removal of unthrifty birds from a flock is termed Culling Selection Segregation’ Quarantine 35. Which of the following factors have influence on egg weight? I. High environmental temperature II. Poor debeaking III. Comb size I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III only 36. The weight of sheep increased from 28kg to 48kg in two months. If the total amount of feed consumed during the period is 60kg, determine the feed conversion ratio 1 :2 2:3 3:1 5:4 37. During egg formation in the hen, egg membrane is secreted in the Infundibulum Isthmus Magnum Uterus 38. The process of giving birth in dogs is known as Furrowing Kidding Kindling Whelping 39. The casual organism of a avian coccidiosis is Bacterium Fungus Protozoan Virus 40. A piglet that is castrated before reaching sexual maturity is called Barrow Hog Stag Wether 41. The feeding enclosure in a furrowing pen accessible to piglets only is called Crate Creep Paddock Sty 42. An emasculator is an instrument used for branding castration behorning Ear-notching 43. The correct order of activities following the slaughter of pig is Scalding, Singeing, Bleeding, and Evisceration. Scalding, Bleeding, Singeing and Evisceration. Bleeding, Scalding, Singeing and Evisceration. Bleeding, Singeing, Scalding and Evisceration 44. In a newly born calf, digestion of food occurs in the Abomasums Omasum Reticulum Rumen 45. In sheep production, litter is put on the floor to Reduce the build up of ectoparasites Facilitate cleaning of the house Reduce the incidence of pneumonia in lambs Help maintain suitable humidity in the house. 46. Milk production in dairy cows can be incrased with adequate supply of Calcium Carbohydrate Iron Vitamin D 47. Disbudding as a management practice Leads to fast growth Prevent infectious disease Prevent injuries to stockmen Removes odour from cattle. 48. Which of the following processes are used in the manufacture of cheese I. Curdling III. Fermentation Ill. Skimming I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III only 49. The average gestation period of a nanny goat is 114 days 140 days 151 days 283 days 50.The removal of skins and hides of Dressing Flaying Fleshing Singeing 51. Some species of wildlife in West Africa are endangered because Weather conditions are extreme There is a lot of inbreeding Habitat are being destroyed There is strong competition between species 52.Which of the following statements about silage is true? It can be kept longer than hay It pas lower acidity than hay has lower water.content than hay it has higher palatability than hay. 53. Ruminants fed on dried grass are given supplements to Reduce water intake Provide bulk to feed Increase microbial activity Provide deficient nutrients 54. New shoots within the axils of folder leaves of grass are called Culums Ligules Spikelet Tillers 55. An advantage of rotational grazing is that Less labour is required There is greater potential for extending the grazing season Animals obtain all the different kinds of forage Animals can graze without animals is termed danger of pest attack 56. The botanical name of Northern Gamba grass (i.e. Bahama grass) is Andropogon gayanus Cynodon dactylon Panicum maximum Pennisetum purpureum 57. Newly-born rabbits are called Bunnies Cubs Poults Puppies 58. Mating of rabbits should take place in The hatch of the doe The hatch of the buck The communal hatch A special hatch for mating 59. Which of the following products could be obtained from the comb of a honey bee? I. Royal jelly II. Honey Ill. Beeswax I and II ,only I and lll only II and III only I, II and III only 60. Beehives should be sited near a source of water because water is required to Clean the queen Cool the hives Catch a swarm of bees Produce honey If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit for Marking Like
