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*WAEC LIVESTOCK FARMING*
*NUMBER ONE*
(1ai)
(Ξ±) Cannibalism:
(i) Avoid overcrowding of birds in the pen.
(ii) Debeak the birds / provide adequate feed and water.
(Ξ²) Shell-less eggs:
(i) Feed birds with calcium-rich feed.
(ii) Provide vitamin D supplements / balanced ration.
(Ξ³) Wet litter
(i) Ensure proper ventilation in the poultry house.
(ii) Replace wet litter regularly and repair leaking drinkers.
(1aii)
(i) Deficiency of calcium in feed.
(ii) Lack of vitamin D / disease affecting egg formation.
(1aiii)
Deep litter system.
(1b)
(i) Farm diary: A farm diary is a daily record book in which all farm activities and events are recorded for future reference.
(ii) Balance sheet: A balance sheet is a financial statement showing the assets and liabilities of the farm at a particular time.
(iii) Inventory record: An inventory record is a list showing the quantity and value of farm inputs, equipment and livestock on the farm.
(1c)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) High yield of forage.
(ii) Fast growth rate.
(iii) Palatable to livestock.
(iv) Resistant to pests and diseases.
(v) Ability to withstand drought and grazing.
(vi) Easy to establish and maintain.
(vii) High nutritive value.
(viii) Ability to regrow quickly after cutting or grazing.
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*WAEC LIVESTOCK FARMING*
*NUMBER TWO*
(2a)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Nutrition and quality of feed.
(ii) Age of the sheep.
(iii) Health status/diseases and parasites.
(iv) Breed or heredity.
(v) Proper management practices.
(vi) Environmental conditions/climate.
(vii) Body weight and condition of the sheep.
(2b)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Swine fever (hog cholera).
(ii) Foot and mouth disease.
(iii) African swine fever.
(iv) Swine influenza.
(v) Pseudorabies disease.
(2c)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Stimulate contraction of the uterus during birth.
(ii) Promote milk production and milk let-down.
(iii) Relax the pelvic muscles and cervix for easy delivery.
(iv) Initiate and regulate parturition.
(v) Help in expulsion of the placenta after birth.
(2d)
Draw the diagram
(2e)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Enlargement of the udder.
(ii) Swollen vulva with mucus discharge.
(iii) Restlessness and frequent lying down and standing up.
(iv) Relaxation of pelvic ligaments/sunken tail head.
(v) Loss of appetite.
(vi) Isolation from other animals.
(vii) Frequent urination and tail raising.
(viii) Enlargement and reddening of the vulva.
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*WAEC LIVESTOCK FARMING*
*NUMBER THREE*
(3ai)
Quarantine: Quarantine is the restriction or separation of newly introduced animals for a period of time to observe them for signs of disease before mixing them with other animals.
(3aii)
Culling: Culling is the removal of unproductive, old, weak or diseased animals from a herd or flock.
(3aiii)
Isolation: Isolation is the separation of sick or infected animals from healthy ones to prevent the spread of disease.
(3b)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Outbreak of infectious disease.
(ii) Presence of injured or sick animals.
(iii) Animals showing abnormal behaviour.
(iv) Animals with wounds or skin infections.
(v) Newly treated animals under observation.
(3c)
(i) Vaccination.
(ii) Castration.
(iii) Dehorning.
(iv) Drenching/medication.
(3d)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Breed of the goat.
(ii) Quality of feed and nutrition.
(iii) Health status of the goat.
(iv) Age and stage of lactation.
(v) Environmental and climatic conditions.
(vi) Frequency of milking.
(vii) Management practices and housing conditions
(3e)
(i) Honey.
(ii) Beeswax.
(iii) Royal jelly.
(iv) Propolis.
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(4ai)
(i) Castration is the surgical removal, destruction, or inactivation of the testes of a male farm animal to prevent reproduction, reduce aggressive behavior, and improve meat quality.
(4aii)
(i) Ensure all surgical tools (such as scalpels or knives) are properly sterilized to prevent infection.
(ii) Apply an appropriate antiseptic or disinfectant to the wound before and after the operation.
(iii) Perform the operation in a clean, dry, and dust-free environment to avoid contamination of the open incision.
(4aiii)
(i) It prevents indiscriminate or unplanned breeding among the herd.
(ii) It makes male animals more docile, less aggressive, and easier to handle or restrain.
(iii) It improves the quality of meat (carcass quality) by increasing fat marbling and eliminating undesirable odors.
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*WAEC LIVESTOCK FARMING*
*NUMBER FIVE*
(5ai)
(i) Meat.
(ii) Milk.
(iii) Eggs.
(5aii)
(i) Ploughing of land.
(ii) Transportation of farm produce.
(iii) Pulling farm implements and carts.
(5aiii)
(i) Hides and skins for leather.
(ii) Wool and hair for textiles.
(iii) Bones and horns for craft works.
(5b)
(i) Eggs.
(ii) Meat.
(iii) Feathers.
(iv) Manure.
(v) Blood meal.
(5c)
Incubation is the process of keeping fertile eggs under suitable temperature, humidity and ventilation conditions until they hatch into chicks.
(5di)
75% of 250 chickens = 75/100 × 250
= 187.5 ≈ 188 eggs per day
Therefore, number of eggs expected in 20 days =
188 × 20 = 3760 eggs
Answer = 3760 eggs.
(5dii)
If 1 egg tray contains 30 eggs,
Number of trays needed = 3760 ÷ 30
= 125.3
Therefore, 126 egg trays will be needed.
*WAEC LIVESTOCK FARMING*
*NUMBER SIX*
(6a)
(i) Temporary storage of food.
(ii) Fermentation of feed by microorganisms.
(iii) Digestion of cellulose and roughages.
(iv) Formation of cud for rumination.
(6b)
Circulatory system:
(i) Heart.
(ii) Arteries.
(iii) Veins.
(6bii)
Excretory system:
(i) Kidneys.
(ii) Ureters.
(iii) Urinary bladder.
(6c)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Promotes fast growth.
(ii) Increases egg production.
(iii) Prevents deficiency diseases.
(iv) Improves resistance to diseases.
(v) Enhances proper body development.
(vi) Reduces mortality rate.
(vii) Improves quality of meat and eggs.
(6di)
Dressed carcass is the body of a slaughtered animal after removal of blood, feathers or skin, head, internal organs and other unwanted parts.
(6dii)
(i) Slaughter and bleed the bird properly.
(ii) Scald the bird in hot water and remove feathers.
(iii) Remove internal organs and unwanted parts.
(iv) Wash, dress and package the carcass for sale.