Animal husbandry, also known as livestock farming, is an important branch of agriculture that involves the rearing, feeding, breeding, and management of domestic animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry for food, income, and other useful products. In West African Examinations Council (WAEC), this topic is commonly examined to test students’ understanding of animal production systems, farm practices, animal nutrition, housing, and disease control, all of which are essential for improving food supply and agricultural development.
Livestock farming (Animal Husbandry) Past Questions and Answers
1. Animal husbandry involves the
A. planting of crops
B. rearing of animals
C. processing of food
D. marketing of produce
Correct Answer: B
2. Which of the following is a ruminant animal?
A. Pig
B. Goat
C. Chicken
D. Rabbit
Correct Answer: B
3. The process by which farm animals produce young ones is called
A. feeding
B. breeding
C. digestion
D. weaning
Correct Answer: B
4. Which of the following is a monogastric animal?
A. Cow
B. Sheep
C. Pig
D. Goat
Correct Answer: C
5. The stomach of a ruminant has how many compartments?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Correct Answer: C
6. Which of these is not a component of animal feed?
A. Protein
B. Vitamins
C. Minerals
D. Plastic
Correct Answer: D
7. The housing of poultry is called
A. pen
B. sty
C. coop
D. kraal
Correct Answer: C
8. Which of the following is an example of concentrate feed?
A. Hay
B. Silage
C. Maize
D. Grass
Correct Answer: C
9. The practice of feeding young animals with milk is called
A. weaning
B. brooding
C. suckling
D. grazing
Correct Answer: C
10. Castration in farm animals is done to
A. increase fertility
B. control breeding
C. improve growth
D. reduce feeding
Correct Answer: B
11. Which disease affects poultry?
A. Anthrax
B. Newcastle disease
C. Trypanosomiasis
D. Rinderpest
Correct Answer: B
12. The removal of horns in cattle is called
A. docking
B. dehorning
C. castration
D. branding
Correct Answer: B
13. A young female cow that has not calved is called
A. bull
B. steer
C. calf
D. heifer
Correct Answer: D
14. The male sheep is called
A. ewe
B. ram
C. buck
D. boar
Correct Answer: B
15. Which of the following is a product of livestock?
A. Cement
B. Wool
C. Plastic
D. Nylon
Correct Answer: B
16. The process of preserving green forage is called
A. grazing
B. silage making
C. threshing
D. pruning
Correct Answer: B
17. Which of the following is an ectoparasite?
A. Tapeworm
B. Roundworm
C. Tick
D. Liver fluke
Correct Answer: C
18. The breeding of animals within the same family is called
A. crossbreeding
B. inbreeding
C. outbreeding
D. grading
Correct Answer: B
19. Which system of rearing allows animals to roam freely?
A. Intensive
B. Semi-intensive
C. Extensive
D. Zero grazing
Correct Answer: C
20. A place where pigs are kept is called
A. coop
B. sty
C. pen
D. barn
Correct Answer: B
Livestock farming (Animal Husbandry) Past Questions
21. Which nutrient helps in body building?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Water
C. Fat
D. Protein
Correct Answer: D
22. The artificial method of breeding is known as
A. natural mating
B. artificial insemination
C. fertilization
D. incubation
Correct Answer: B
23. Which of the following animals is a non-ruminant?
A. Goat
B. Sheep
C. Cow
D. Pig
Correct Answer: D
24. The practice of removing part of a bird’s beak is called
A. docking
B. debeaking
C. dehorning
D. clipping
Correct Answer: B
25. Which of the following provides energy?
A. Vitamins
B. Minerals
C. Carbohydrates
D. Water
Correct Answer: C
26. The gestation period of a goat is about
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 150 days
D. 300 days
Correct Answer: C
27. Which of these is a symptom of a sick animal?
A. Active movement
B. Loss of appetite
C. Bright eyes
D. Smooth coat
Correct Answer: B
28. The process of hatching eggs artificially is called
A. incubation
B. fertilization
C. brooding
D. ovulation
Correct Answer: A
29. Which of the following is used for identification of animals?
A. Branding
B. Feeding
C. Grazing
D. Cleaning
Correct Answer: A
30. A balanced ration must contain
A. only protein
B. only carbohydrates
C. all nutrients
D. only water
Correct Answer: C
Livestock farming Past Questions (Animal Husbandry)
31. The young of a pig is called
A. kid
B. calf
C. piglet
D. chick
Correct Answer: C
32. Which vitamin is important for vision?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Correct Answer: A
33. The removal of tail in animals is called
A. docking
B. branding
C. dehorning
D. castration
Correct Answer: A
34. Which of the following is a legume?
A. Maize
B. Cowpea
C. Rice
D. Millet
Correct Answer: B
35. The disease caused by tsetse fly is
A. malaria
B. trypanosomiasis
C. tuberculosis
D. cholera
Correct Answer: B
36. Which system requires high capital investment?
A. Extensive
B. Intensive
C. Nomadic
D. Free range
Correct Answer: B
37. Which of the following animals produces wool?
A. Goat
B. Sheep
C. Pig
D. Cow
Correct Answer: B
38. The housing of cattle is called
A. pen
B. kraal
C. coop
D. sty
Correct Answer: B
39. Which of the following is not a farm animal?
A. Dog
B. Goat
C. Sheep
D. Cow
Correct Answer: A
40. Feeding animals with green grass directly is called
A. grazing
B. browsing
C. feeding
D. chewing
Correct Answer: A
Livestock farming Past Questions (Animal Husbandry)
41. The term “brooding” is associated with
A. pigs
B. poultry
C. cattle
D. goats
Correct Answer: B
42. Which of the following is used in poultry feeding?
A. Bone meal
B. Cement
C. Sand
D. Clay
Correct Answer: A
43. Which of these is a bacterial disease?
A. Anthrax
B. Ringworm
C. Mange
D. Lice
Correct Answer: A
44. The male goat is called
A. buck
B. ram
C. bull
D. boar
Correct Answer: A
45. The process of changing pasture is called
A. rotation
B. irrigation
C. cultivation
D. harvesting
Correct Answer: A
46. Which of the following is a by-product of cattle?
A. Leather
B. Plastic
C. Nylon
D. Rubber
Correct Answer: A
47. Which of the following is a method of feeding?
A. Mating
B. Grazing
C. Branding
D. Castration
Correct Answer: B
48. The disease that causes diarrhea in animals is
A. dysentery
B. malaria
C. measles
D. influenza
Correct Answer: A
49. Which of the following animals is kept for eggs?
A. Goat
B. Pig
C. Chicken
D. Sheep
Correct Answer: C
50. The process of selecting the best animals is called
A. breeding
B. selection
C. feeding
D. mating
Correct Answer: B
Livestock farming Past Questions (Animal Husbandry)
51. Which of the following is not a parasite?
A. Tick
B. Louse
C. Worm
D. Grass
Correct Answer: D
52. Which of the following improves animal production?
A. Poor feeding
B. Good management
C. Disease outbreak
D. Lack of water
Correct Answer: B
53. The structure used for laying eggs is called
A. nest
B. coop
C. pen
D. cage
Correct Answer: A
54. Which of the following is a viral disease?
A. Newcastle disease
B. Anthrax
C. Ringworm
D. Mange
Correct Answer: A
55. The feeding of animals at specific times is called
A. rationing
B. scheduling
C. feeding routine
D. grazing
Correct Answer: C
56. Which of the following is a mineral source?
A. Salt lick
B. Maize
C. Grass
D. Hay
Correct Answer: A
57. Which of the following animals chews cud?
A. Pig
B. Cow
C. Dog
D. Cat
Correct Answer: B
58. The female pig is called
A. sow
B. ewe
C. doe
D. hen
Correct Answer: A
59. Which of the following is used to control parasites?
A. Vaccination
B. Deworming
C. Feeding
D. Grazing
Correct Answer: B
60. Which of the following is an importance of livestock?
A. Pollution
B. Food production
C. Soil erosion
D. Flooding
Correct Answer: B
Animal Husbandry (Livestock Farming) theory questions with answers:
1. Define animal husbandry.
Answer: Animal husbandry is the practice of rearing, feeding, breeding, and managing domestic animals for food and other products.
2. State two examples of ruminant animals.
Answer: Cattle and goats.
3. Mention two functions of protein in animal nutrition.
Answer: Growth and repair of body tissues.
4. List two external parasites of farm animals.
Answer: Ticks and lice.
5. State two methods of animal identification.
Answer: Branding and tagging.
6. What is castration?
Answer: Castration is the removal of the reproductive organs of male animals to prevent breeding.
7. Mention two importance of livestock farming.
Answer: Provision of food (meat and milk) and source of income.
8. Define feeding.
Answer: Feeding is the process of providing animals with food for growth and survival.
9. State two signs of a sick animal.
Answer: Loss of appetite and dull appearance.
10. What is breeding in animal husbandry?
Answer: Breeding is the process of mating animals to produce offspring.
Livestock farming Past Questions (Animal Husbandry)
11. Mention two types of livestock housing systems.
Answer: Intensive system and extensive system.
12. What is a balanced ration?
Answer: A balanced ration is a feed that contains all nutrients in the right proportion.
13. State two diseases of poultry.
Answer: Newcastle disease and coccidiosis.
14. Define grazing.
Answer: Grazing is the feeding of animals directly on pasture.
15. Mention two functions of water in animal nutrition.
Answer: Aids digestion and regulates body temperature.
16. What is colostrum?
Answer: Colostrum is the first milk produced after birth, rich in antibodies.
17. State two importance of sanitation in animal housing.
Answer: Prevents disease outbreak and improves animal health.
18. Define weaning.
Answer: Weaning is the process of stopping young animals from feeding on milk and introducing solid food.
19. Mention two methods of feeding farm animals.
Answer: Hand feeding and grazing.
20. What is vaccination?
Answer: Vaccination is the introduction of a vaccine into animals to prevent diseases.