WAEC Agricultural Science 1999 Question 45

Question 45

Poultry Production

Layers' ration contains more limestone than growers' ration because limestone

  1. A.is difficult for the growers to digest
  2. B.stimulates layers' appetite
  3. C.reduces the acidity in the gut of growers
  4. D.supplies sufficient minerals to layers for shell formation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (supplies sufficient minerals to layers for shell formation.)

Explanation

Limestone gives calcium for eggshells.