Agricultural Science Questions
Question 791:
Gestation period is defined as the time
- A Of fusion of the sperm and the egg
- B Between conception and prturition
- C Of relaese of ovum from the ovary
- D Of the birth of the young animal
- E Between mating of dam and weaning of young ones
Question 792:
The hormone generally called pregnancy hormone in farm animals is
- A Testosterone
- B Oestrogen
- C Progesterone
- D Androgen
- E Relaxin
Question 793:
New-born animals should be fed with colostrum because it
- A Is easily digested
- B Contains antiboies protecting them against diseases
- C Provides them permanent immunity gainst diseases
- D Is the first milk produced before birth
- E Contains food nutrients essential for the survival of the newborn
Question 794:
Which of the following statement is not true about rearing livestock under the free range system?
- A High risk of infestation of parasites
- B High mortality rate in the young livestock
- C Adequate veterinary care
- D Loss of animals
- E Fending for themselves
Question 795:
Which of the following breeds of cattle is an imported breed?
- A Keteku
- B N'dama
- C White fulani
- D Sokoto gudali
- E Red bororo