WAEC Agricultural Science 2014 Question 33

Question 33

Animal Reproduction

The main objective of flushing in animal production is to

  1. A.promote muscle development.
  2. B.make parturition easier.
  3. C.promote multiple births.
  4. D.make the animal lose weight.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (promote multiple births.)

Explanation

Extra feeding before mating raises ovulation, giving more twins and triplets.