Rabbits can digest roughages because they possess

A. large intestine

B. enlarged caecum

C. long colon

D. small rectum

Natural immunity can be conferred on newly-born animals through

A. vaccination

B. administration of antibiotics

C. feeding with colostrum

D. strict sanitation

The average gestation period in sheep is

A. 30 days

B. 50 days

C. 150 days

D. 270 days

Feeds given to animals solely to sustain their live weight is called

A. balanced ration

B. maintenance ration

C. production ration

D. weaner ration

Which of the following feedstuffs requires much processing before being fed to animals?

A. cassava

B. sorghum

C. maize

D. groundnut

Mating in poultry is known as

A. servicing

B. treading

C. tupping

D. breeding

The causal organism of anthrax in farm animals is known as

A. baccillus anthracis

B. brucella abortus

C. mycobacterium spp

D. aspergillus spp

Which of the following fish species is found in fresh water?

A. sardine

B. tilapia

C. salmon

D. herring

The disease which affects only animals other than humans is

A. anthrax

B. rinderpest

C. brucellosis

D. trypanosomiasis

Prevention of animal diseases involves the following except

A. rearing disease-resistant stock

B. carrying out rotational grazing

C. idebtifying the source of diseases

D. feeding balanced ration