WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 52

Question 52

Livestock Management

Bull calves intended for breeding are sometimes nose-ringed in order to

  1. A.improve their sense of detecting heat in cows
  2. B.minimize the incidence of respiratory diseases
  3. C.decrease the time of reaching maturity
  4. D.decrease the space requirement of the bull
  5. E.facilitate easy handling of the bull.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (facilitate easy handling of the bull.)

Explanation

A nose ring lets the handler lead and control a strong bull.