WAEC Animal Husbandry 2024 Question 38

Question 38

Pasture and Forage

A disadvantage of a mixture of grass and legumes on a pasture is that

  1. A.the legumes add nitrogen to the soil.
  2. B.the animals may not have access to crude protein.
  3. C.weeding of pasture might be difficult.
  4. D.it provides variety of forage to animals.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (weeding of pasture might be difficult.)

Explanation

With mixed grasses and legumes it is hard to use selective herbicides or weed without harming one of the crops.