WAEC Animal Husbandry 2021 Question 27

Question 27

Animal Diseases

Iron injection is administered to piglets within the first week of farrowing to

  1. A.harden them.
  2. B.help them grow fast.
  3. C.prevent tail biting.
  4. D.prevent them from being anaemic.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (prevent them from being anaemic.)

Explanation

Sow's milk is low in iron, so piglets are injected to prevent anaemia.