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WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 44

Question 44

Animal Nutrition

A mature wether would require relatively low amounts of protein because it

  1. A.has fast growth rate.
  2. B.cannot digest much protein.
  3. C.makes very efficient use of little protein.
  4. D.requires just enough for maintenance purposes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (requires just enough for maintenance purposes.)

Explanation

A mature wether is not growing, pregnant or lactating, so it needs only a maintenance ration.