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WAEC Animal Husbandry 2018 Question 30

Question 30

Reproduction in Farm Animals

A sow was serviced on 7th July, 2012 and it conceived on the same day. What was the expected farrowing date of the sow?

  1. A.7th October, 2012
  2. B.10th October, 2012
  3. C.31st October, 2012
  4. D.27th April, 2013
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Answer: C (31st October, 2012)

Explanation

A sow's gestation is about 114–116 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days); counting from 7th July gives about the end of October.