WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 50

Question 50

Animal Health

An effective way of ensuring built-in resistance to diseases in calves is to

  1. A.vaccinate calves at weaning
  2. B.allow calves access to colostrum
  3. C.ensure regular veterinary check-up
  4. D.observe proper quarantine
  5. E.give balance ration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (allow calves access to colostrum)

Explanation

Colostrum gives the calf antibodies from its mother.