WAEC Agricultural Science 2015 Question 34

Question 34

Animal Reproduction

If a sow conceives on the 5th of June in a particular year, it will probably farrow the same year on

  1. A.8th August.
  2. B.18th September.
  3. C.28th September.
  4. D.28th October.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (28th September.)

Explanation

Gestation in pigs is about 114–115 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days), which from 5 June ends about 28 September.