WAEC Animal Husbandry 2023 Question 18

Question 18

Animal Improvement and Breeding

Inbreeding effect in farm animals can manifest in: I. the growth rate II. disease resistance III. meat quality

  1. A.I and II only
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I, II and III
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I and II only)

Explanation

Inbreeding depression shows mainly as slower growth and lower resistance to disease.