WAEC Agricultural Science 1995 Question 39

Question 39

Animal Nutrition

The amount of livestock feed needed to prevent either an increase or a decrease in live weight of an animal is referred to as

  1. A.maintenance ration
  2. B.balance ration
  3. C.weaners ration
  4. D.production ration
  5. E.breeders ration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (maintenance ration)

Explanation

A maintenance ration keeps body weight constant.