WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 42

Question 42

Livestock Management

The following are important management practices in the husbandry of piglets except

  1. A.castration of male piglets not needed for breeding
  2. B.administration of drugs containing iron to piglets
  3. C.provision of grass beddings for the piglets
  4. D.cutting of the needle-teeth of piglets.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (provision of grass beddings for the piglets)

Explanation

Castration, iron injection and teeth clipping are routine; grass bedding is not an essential practice.