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WAEC Animal Husbandry 2025 Question 30

Question 30

Pasture and Forage

Materials for making silage are compressed firmly in the silage pit in order to

  1. A.remove water between the layers.
  2. B.reduce the size of the materials.
  3. C.reduce the temperature of the heap
  4. D.remove air which causes spoilage
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (remove air which causes spoilage)

Explanation

Pressing out air allows anaerobic fermentation and stops moulds that spoil silage.