WAEC Animal Husbandry 2023 Question 7

Question 7

Pasture and Forage

If the grazing area per cattle is 6mx3m, determine the carrying capacity of a rangeland with an area of 25,020m2.

  1. A.1,390 cattle
  2. B.2,780 cattle
  3. C.8,340 cattle
  4. D.12,510 cattle
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1,390 cattle)

Explanation

Area per animal = 6 × 3 = 18 m²; 25,020 ÷ 18 = 1,390 cattle.