February 8, 2022 WASSCE Animal Husbandry WASSCE Animal Husbandry 2008 – Paper 1 WASSCE Animal Husb. 2008 1. In a standing cow the hump is oriented in the Anterior position Dorsal position Posterior position Ventral position 2. A characteristic feature of cervical vertebra is the presence of a Long neural spine Long transverse process Transverse foramen cartilaginous costal arch 3. Which of the following nutrients can provide farm animals with insulation against cold weather? Carbohydrate Fat Protein Vitamin 4.The function of the spermatic cord is to Produce spermatozoa Store spermatozoa Transport semen during ejaculation Supply nutrient to the testis 5. The term libido refers to the ability to produce spermatozoa sex drive in animals rate of producing twins fertility level of a dam 6. Which of the following activities is associated With the ovary? Production of gametes Secretion of testosterone Provision of nourishment of foetus Secretion of digestive enzyme 7. The hormone that influence the pelvic ligaments during parturition is Oxytocin Prolactin Relaxin testosterone 8. Emulsification of fat results from the action of Amylase Bile Lipase Trypson 9. Which of the following organs ensures that toxic substances the blood are made harmless? Heart Kidney Liver Lung 10. Palpation is a technique used to Diagnose disease Administer drugs determine pregnancy Determine Pulse rate 11. Which of the following substances excreted by the skin Sugar Urea Carbon dioxide Mineral salt 12. The optimum pH level required by Microbes in the rumen for fermentation is 3.5 to 4.5 4.5 to 5.8 6.5 to 6:8 7.5 to 8.5 13. Which of the following organs in poultry can be likened to the abomasums Caecum Crop Gizzard Proventriculus 14. After parturition, the release of milk is brought about by the action of Oestrogen Oxytocin Progesterone Relaxin 15. Feed given to farm animals to supply a deficient nutrient is referred to as Basal feed Concentrate Ration Supplement 16. The main nutrient obtained by a goat that browses on oil palm leaves is Carbohydrate Oil Protein Vitamin 17. Urea, when fed to farm animals, could be described as Additive Supplement feed Maintenance ration Production ration 18. – Which of the following sequences correctly represents the stages in the life of tapeworm? Egg, embryo, intermediate host cysticercus, definitive host, adult. Egg, cysticercus host, intermediate host, embryo, definitive host, adult. Egg, embryo, definitive host, cysticercus, intermediate host, adult. Egg, cysticercus, embryo, intermediate host, definitive host, adult. 19. Which of the following disease is zoonotic? Babesiosis Brucellosis Rinderpest Tetanus 20. Dark red blood oozing from the natural openings of a dead animal is a symptom of Anthrax disease Heart water disease Red water disease Rinderpest disease 21. Foot and mouth disease is caused by a Bacterial Fungus Protozoan Virus 22. An example of thick-borne disease is Anthrax Babesiosis Rinderpest Trypanosomiasis 23. The best means to protect farm animals against non-pathogenic disease is to Provide and maintain hygienic environment Vaccinate regularly Provide proper housing and good nutrition Consult veterinary clinic regularly 24. Which of the following substances could be a constituent of.dilution semen to be used for artificial insemination? Antiseptic Nitrogen Starch Egg yolk 25. Which of the following farm animals takes an average of 24 hours to complete oestrus? Cow Doe Ewe Sow 26. Which of the following benefits could be derived from.the use slatted floors in animal production? I. Labour requirement is reduced II. Endoparasite build-up is reduced III. Odour and fly problems are reduced I only II only II and III only I, II and III only 27. Conditions of low humidity in a pen should be prevented because it Compound heat stress Encourage spread of disease Induces rapid water loss from animals Causes feed to go mouldy 28. Which of the following parts could be obtained from a turkey Barrel of Drumstick Jowl Lion 29. A gradual change from one type of of feed to another in calves is aimed at Reducing competition with the dam Increasing feed consumption A voiding scouring Promoting growth 30. Which of the following characteristics is associated with the intensive system , of pig production Low labour cost High capital .investment Low animal density High mortality rate 31. The main function of the air sac in an egg is to Regulate egg temperature of Insulate the embryo Facilitate gaseous exchange Eliminate waste products 32. Birds specifically raised to produce hatchable eggs are called Breeders Layers Growers Pullets 33. Which of the following statement about ducks are true? I. They produce watery feaces II. They can be kept in battery cages III. They are poor forages I and II only I and III only II and III only I,II and III only 34. The presence of blister on the wattles and comb of a chicken is a symptom Infectious coryza Newcastle disease Fowl pox Proventriculus 35. The part of the avian digestive system which has a storage function is Caecum Cloaca Crop Proventriculus 36. Which of the following factors is most important in sitting a commercial poultry enterprise? Nearness to market Absence of tsetse fly day Availability of building Type of vegetation 37. The purpose candling eggs is to Determine the stage of Calf embryonic development Eliminate infertile eggs Replace infertile eggs Remove double-yoked Eggs 38. Which of the following animals is not a breed of pigs Blackhead Hampshire Yorkshire Ashanti Black 39. Determine the percentage egg production if 400 layers lay an average 120 eggs a day. 23% 30% 70% 77% 40. The most suitable temperature range for chicken eggs after the 18th day of incubation is 28° to 30° 32° to 34° 36° to 38° 40° to 42° 41. Frequent breakage of eggs in a battery the cage system can be controlled by Collecting eggs once a day Feeding adequate levels of oyster shell Changing over to the deep system Providing sufficient light to the birds 42. The mineral that is needed most by day-old piglets is Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus 43. The young of a cat is called a Calf Kid Kitten Puppy 44. Which of the following products are processed animal materials? I.Chevon II. Sausage III. Whey I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III only 45. A castrated bull is called Capon Ox Steer Wether 46. Which of the following products could be obtained from sheep? I. Hides II. Lard III. Manure I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III only 47. Which of the following sets of disease of cattle can be transmitted to man? Cowpox, tetanus and tuberculosis Tuberculosis, brucellosis, and cowpox Tetanus, tuberculosis and Rinderpest Rinderpest, tetanus and Brucellosis 48. A sheep is estimated to be between one and a half to two years when it has A full set of temporary teeth A full set of permanent teeth Two pairs of temporary teeth replaced Three pairs of permanent teeth replace 49. Which of the following practices could be used for identification of calves? I. Branding II. Dis budding III. Tagging IV. Ear-notching I and II only I and III only I, III and IV only II, III and IV only 50. Milk is deficient in Fats Iron Protein Vitamins 51. Which of the following practices could promote successful livestock production? I. Keeping of performance records II. Culling of poor animals III. Use of improved breeds. I and II only I and II only II and III only l, II and III only 52. Which of the following birds is associated with cattle rearing in West Africa? Crow Egret Hawk Parrot 53. The illegal killing of wildlife is termed Hunting Baiting Poaching Trapping 54. Which of the following plants is a Centrosema sp. Cynodon sp. Pueraria sp. Stylosanthes sp. 55. Trees are left on pasture mainly to Protect farm animals from wind Protect pasture against erosion Provide shade for farm animals Provide forage for farm animals 56. Determine the number of bucks to be kept among 372 does if 1 buck Fats serves 12 does. 16 19 28 31 57. When capturing a swarm, the bees should be Immobilized with fire Provided with honey Smoked and sprayed Attracted with nectar 58. A matured male rabbit is called Boar Buck Bull Stag 59. The sex of a young grasscutter is best determined by observing the Ano-genital distance Size of head Colour of hair Dental formula 60. Sandy soils are not suitable for snail farming because they Cannot cover snail eggs well Encourage the development of pests of snail Contain small amounts of nutrients Do not hold enough moisture for snail egg development Submit for Marking Like
