WAEC Agricultural Science 2015 Question 32

Question 32

Animal Reproduction

The duration of the oestrus cycle of a sow is

  1. A.14-28 days.
  2. B.6-10 days.
  3. C.3-5 days.
  4. D.1-2 days.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (14-28 days.)

Explanation

A sow comes on heat about every 21 days, which lies within 14–28 days.