WAEC Animal Husbandry 2016 Question 11

Question 11

Pasture and Forage

Forages harvested before flowering and conserved are characterized by

  1. A.high fibre.
  2. B.high protein.
  3. C.low energy.
  4. D.low vitamins.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (high protein.)

Explanation

Young, leafy forage cut before flowering is rich in protein; fibre rises as the plant matures.