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WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 44

Question 44

Animal Health

Which of the following group of diseases mostly affect goats in Nigeria?

  1. A.Diarrhoea, kata and intestinal worm infestation
  2. B.Foot-rot, pneumonia and mange
  3. C.Anthrax, foot-rot and kata
  4. D.Foot and mouth, mastitis and mange
  5. E.Diarrhoea, anthrax and bloat.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Diarrhoea, kata and intestinal worm infestation)

Explanation

The diseases that most often affect goats in Nigeria are kata (peste des petits ruminants), diarrhoea and worm infestation. Foot-and-mouth disease and mastitis are mainly problems of cattle.