WAEC Animal Husbandry 2017 Question 24

Question 24

Reproduction in Farm Animals

Oestrus cycle in the ewe occurs every

  1. A.7-11 days.
  2. B.12-16 days.
  3. C.17-21 days.
  4. D.22-26 days.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (17-21 days.)

Explanation

The ewe comes on heat about every 17 days, which falls in the 17–21 day range.