Animal husbandry NECO past questions and answers

Animal husbandry NECO past questions and answers

Question: What is the primary function of the wattle in poultry, such as chickens or turkeys?

A) Regulation of body temperature

B) Attracting mates

C) Egg production

D) Detecting danger

Answer: A) Regulation of body temperature

Question: Which term refers to the process of breeding animals for specific traits to maintain or enhance desirable characteristics?

A) Hybridization

B) Inbreeding

C) Selective breeding

D) Crossbreeding

Answer: C) Selective breeding

Question: What is the common name for a male sheep?

A) Doe

B) Ram

C) Buck

D) Bull

Answer: B) Ram

Question: Which of the following is a symptom of avian influenza in birds?

A) Sneezing

B) Sudden drop in egg production

C) Webbed feet

D) Horned beak

Answer: B) Sudden drop in egg production

Question: What is the purpose of branding livestock?

A) Identification

B) Aesthetic enhancement

C) Disease prevention

D) Improving meat quality

Answer: A) Identification

Question: Which pig breed is known for its black color and distinctive white belt around the shoulders?

A) Yorkshire

B) Hampshire

C) Berkshire

D) Tamworth

Answer: C) Berkshire

Question: What is the primary purpose of a chicken coop?

A) Protecting chickens from predators

B) Facilitating egg production

C) Enhancing chicken comfort

D) Promoting social interactions among chickens

Answer: A) Protecting chickens from predators

Question: Which mineral is essential for bone development in cattle?

A) Iron

B) Calcium

C) Zinc

D) Magnesium

Answer: B) Calcium

Question: What is the primary source of protein in fish feed?

A) Soybeans

B) Fish meal

C) Corn

D) Wheat

Answer: B) Fish meal

Question: Which of the following is a viral disease affecting rabbits?

A) Fowlpox

B) Myxomatosis

C) Newcastle disease

D) Leptospirosis

Answer: B) Myxomatosis

Question: What is the term for the process of separating newly hatched chicks from the rest of the flock for special care?

A) Brooding

B) Candling

C) Grafting

D) Pipping

Answer: A) Brooding

Question: Which goat breed is known for its long, drooping ears and is often raised for meat production?

A) Saanen

B) Boer

C) Nubian

D) Alpine

Answer: B) Boer

Question: What is the term for the process of cutting or removing the comb of a chicken for health or safety reasons?

A) Beak trimming

B) Comb clipping

C) Spur removal

D) Dewclaw cutting

Answer: A) Beak trimming

Question: Which of the following is a symptom of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle?

A) Swollen udder

B) Lameness and blisters on hooves

C) Hunching and lethargy

D) Blue discoloration of the skin

Answer: B) Lameness and blisters on hooves

Question: What is the purpose of the castration of male pigs?

A) Improve meat quality

B) Increase aggression

C) Enhance fertility

D) Control parasite infestation

Answer: A) Improve meat quality

Question: Which of the following is a common fungal infection affecting the skin and hooves of horses?

A) Ringworm

B) Tetanus

C) Strangles

D) Equine influenza

Answer: A) Ringworm

Question: What is the primary function of the dewlap in certain breeds of cattle?

A) Milk production

B) Heat dissipation

C) Attracting mates

D) Digestion

Answer: B) Heat dissipation

Question: Which term refers to the process of removing excess water from fish to preserve or enhance its quality?

A) Filleting

B) Curing

C) Smoking

D) Drying

Answer: D) Drying