WAEC Animal Husbandry 2019 Question 3

Question 3

Reproduction in Farm Animals

The hormone responsible for broodiness in hen is

  1. A.oxytocin.
  2. B.progesterone.
  3. C.prolactin.
  4. D.relaxin.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (prolactin.)

Explanation

Prolactin makes a hen broody (sit on eggs) and stop laying.