WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 42

Question 42

Animal Nutrition

When an animal is being fed on a ration that does not increase its value but keeps the animal in good health and constant weight, the animal is said to be on a

  1. A.production ration
  2. B.creep feed
  3. C.maintenance ration
  4. D.concentrate
  5. E.balanced ration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (maintenance ration)

Explanation

A maintenance ration just keeps the body as it is, without growth or production.