WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 49

Question 49

Animal Health

Which of the following diseases commonly occur during brooding?
I. Yolk sac infection
II. Coccidiosis
III. Fowlpox
IV. Pullorum

  1. A.I, II and III only
  2. B.I, II and IV only
  3. C.I, III and IV only
  4. D.I, II, III and IV
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Answer: B (I, II and IV only)

Explanation

Yolk sac infection, coccidiosis and pullorum attack young chicks in the brooder; fowl pox is more common in older birds.