WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 42

Question 42

Livestock Management

In preparing for parturition of a sow, wamth should be provided to

  1. A.promote growth of hair of the young.
  2. B.make the young suckle colostrum.
  3. C.prevent anaemia in the young.
  4. D.prevent chilling of the young.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (prevent chilling of the young.)

Explanation

Newborn piglets cannot keep themselves warm and die of cold without extra heat.