The factor affecting growth and development of young animals from birth to maturity include the following except

A. breed of animal

B. size of the head

C. nutritional status

D. health status

E. housing

Which of the following is not a sign of animal approaching parturition?

A. soft, pliable and swollen vulva

B. relaxed cervix

C. full mammary gland

D. relaxed pelvic ligaments

E. drop in milk production

Daily management routines in poultry include the following except

A. egg collection

B. record keeping

C. water and feed provision

D. health care

E. debeaking

Basal feeds have a high proportion of easily digestible

A. minerals

B. proteins

C. fats

D. vitamins

E. carbohydrates

The length of oestrus cycle (in days) in goat is

A. 16 - 17

B. 18 - 21

C. 19 - 20

D. 20 - 22

E. 20 - 24

When a cockerel is castrated, it becomes a

A. broiler

B. cock

C. layer

D. capon

E. pullet

Forages cut fresh and preserved in silo or pit are referred to as

A. hay

B. silage

C. haylage

D. soilage

E. compost

Which of the following is not a method of improving range land?

A. controlled stocking

B. rotational grazing

C. use of fertilizers

D. introduction of legumes

E. overgrazing

Which of the following characteristics is not correct of pigs?

A. prolific animals

B. efficient feed converters

C. source of meat

D. source of land

E. source of skin

The best control ensure for rinderpest disease in cattle is

A. sanitation

B. isolation

C. use of antibiotics

D. eradication of infected stock

E. vaccination