WAEC Animal Husbandry 2016 Question 17

Question 17

Poultry Production

One of the main reasons for providing light for broilers during production is to

  1. A.reduce predators.
  2. B.increase feed intake.
  3. C.reduce mortality rate.
  4. D.increase exercise.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (increase feed intake.)

Explanation

Light lets broilers see and eat at night, so they eat more and grow faster.