WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 51

Question 51

Poultry Production

Cracking of eggs laid by a flock of layers in a farm can be corrected by

  1. A.addition of iodine to the water supply
  2. B.increasing the level of vitamin D in mash
  3. C.increasing the quantity of calcium in mash
  4. D.increasing the amount of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in their feed
  5. E.increasing carotene and calcium level of the mash.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (increasing the amount of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in their feed)

Explanation

Strong shells need calcium and phosphorus, and vitamin D to absorb them.