WAEC Agricultural Science 1998 Question 47

Question 47

Animal Nutrition

Which of the following symptoms occurs when there is deficiency of iron and copper in livestock rations?

  1. A.Rickets
  2. B.Scaly skin
  3. C.Reduced growth rate
  4. D.Anaemia
  5. E.Lameness.
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Answer: D (Anaemia)

Explanation

Iron and copper are needed to make haemoglobin; lack causes anaemia.