Animal Husbandry Examination Notes

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY (ALTERNATIVE B) - NIGERIA EXAMINATION SCHEME

Overview of Examination Structure

The examination consists of three papers: Papers 1, 2, and 3. All papers must be taken by candidates.

PAPER 1: Objective Test

Format: 40 multiple choice questions.
Duration: 40 minutes.
Total Marks: 40.

PAPER 2: Essay Questions

Format: 6 essay questions drawn from the entire syllabus.
Tasks: Candidates are required to answer four questions.
Duration: 2 hours.
Total Marks: 80.

PAPER 3: Practical Examination

Format: Practical paper for school candidates and a test of practical work for private candidates.
Questions: Each version consists of 4 questions.
Duration: 1½ hours.
Total Marks: 60.

Sample Questions

PAPER 1 (Objective)

Question on Pig Products:
- Which of the following products could be obtained from pigs?
  I. Bacon
  II. Chevon
  III. Ham
- Options:
  - A. I and II only
  - B. I and III only
  - C. II and III only
  - D. I, II and III
Question on Ruminants:
- Which of the following farm animals is not a ruminant?
  - A. Cattle
  - B. Sheep
  - C. Goat
  - D. Rabbit
Question on Male Reproductive Hormones:
- Male reproductive hormones include:
  - A. Oxytocin
  - B. Oestrogen
  - C. Relaxin
  - D. Testosterone
Question on Excretion in Farm Animals:
- Which of the following organs is associated with excretion in farm animals?
  - A. Pancreas
  - B. Small intestine
  - C. Kidney
  - D. Oesophagus
Question on Reproductive Terms:
- The period from conception to parturition in livestock is known as:
  - A. Lactation
  - B. Fertilization
  - C. Ovulation
  - D. Gestation

PAPER 2 (Essay)

Organ Systems:
(a) List three organs associated with each of the following body systems:
- (i) Excretory
- (ii) Digestive
- (iii) Reproductive
  - Marks: [9 marks]
    (b) Explain briefly the major function of each system named in (1)(a) above.
  - Marks: [6 marks]
    (c) Discuss Newcastle disease of poultry under the following headings:
- (i) Causative agent
- Marks: [1 mark]
- (ii) Two symptoms
- Marks: [2 marks]
- (iii) Two preventive measures
- Marks: [2 marks]
Economic Importance of Farm Animals:
(a) Mention six ways in which farm animals are important to the economy of West Africa.
- Marks: [6 marks]
  (b) (i) State two classes of farm animals.
- Marks: [2 marks]
  (ii) Give three examples of animals in each class stated in (b)(i) above.
- Marks: [6 marks]
  (c) Outline the process of egg formation in a hen.
- Marks: [6 marks]
Animal Products and Care:
(a) Mention seven industrial raw materials that could be obtained from farm animals.
- Marks: [7 marks]
  (b) State seven ways of caring for a pregnant cow.
- Marks: [7 marks]
Definitions of Key Terms:
(c) Define the following terms as used in animal husbandry:
- (i) Steaming up
- (ii) Dystocia
- (iii) Flushing
  - Marks: [6 marks]

PAPER 3 (Practical)

Instructions: Specimens

A = Cow dung
B = Egg
C = Animal skin

Specimen Identification:
(a) Identify specimens A, B and C.
- Marks: [3 marks]
  (b) Mention four uses of specimen A in agriculture.
- Marks: [4 marks]
  (c) State four ways of disposing specimen A.
- Marks: [4 marks]
  (d) State four effects of improper disposal of specimen A.
- Marks: [4 marks]
Egg Production:
(a) State eight benefits of producing specimen B.
- Marks: [8 marks]
  (b) Mention four products that could be obtained from specimen B.
- Marks: [4 marks]
  (c) Name three diseases associated with specimen C.
- Marks: [3 marks]

Note: The questions and tasks are structured to cover a comprehensive understanding of animal husbandry, focusing on practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge relevant to candidates in Nigeria's agricultural context. Sample questions provide insight into the expectations and test the candidate's knowledge across important topics.