WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 46

Question 46

Animal Nutrition

The weight of a sheep increased from 25kg to 45kg in two months. If the total consumption during the period was 60 kg, determine the feed conversion ratio.

  1. A.1 : 1
  2. B.1 : 2
  3. C.3 : 1
  4. D.4 : 1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (3 : 1)

Explanation

Weight gain = 45 − 25 = 20 kg; FCR = feed ÷ gain = 60 ÷ 20 = 3 : 1.