Study specimen C(Cattle Hoof) ,D ,E(Rabbit) and F and answer the questions that follow. (a) Mention two other farm animals from which; (i) specimen A (Chick...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Animal Husbandry - 2018 (Practical) Subject: Animal Husbandry

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Study specimen C(Cattle Hoof) ,D ,E(Rabbit) and F and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Mention two other farm animals from which; (i) specimen A (Chicken Egg) could be obtained (ii) specimen B (Cattle Horn) could be obtained (iii) specimen C could be obtained 

(b) State four ways in which specimen A is important.

(c) State one function of each specimen B and C in farm animals 

(d) List three products that could be obtained from specimen B.

Answer Details

(a) Two other farm animals from which each specimen could be obtained

  • (i) Specimen A (chicken egg): duck and turkey (also guinea fowl, quail and goose).
  • (ii) Specimen B (cattle horn): ram/sheep and goat (also buffalo).
  • (iii) Specimen C (cattle hoof): sheep and goat (also pig, horse, donkey and camel).

(b) Four ways in which specimen A (egg) is important

  • It is a food rich in protein.
  • It is a source of income to the farmer.
  • It is used for reproduction, hatching into chicks.
  • It is a raw material in industry (vaccines, cosmetics, adhesives and pharmaceuticals).

(c) One function of each of specimens B and C in farm animals

  • Horn (B): used for defence and attack against enemies.
  • Hoof (C): supports the body and protects the feet during walking.

(d) Three products that could be obtained from specimen B (horn)

  • Buttons and combs.
  • Glue/gelatine (adhesive).
  • Cutlery handles (also musical instruments and ornaments).

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