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Thursday, 8th May 2026
Livestock Farming (Alternative B) 3 (Practical)** – 03:30pm - 05:00pm. (2nd Set)
2026 WAEC LIVESTOCK FARMING PRACTICAL ANSWERS:
(1a)
A:
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Clearing bushes around the farm.
(ii) Cutting grasses for feeding animals.
(iii) Cutting stakes and sticks.
(iv) Harvesting forage crops.
(v) Weeding around animal houses.
B:
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Removing animal dung
(ii) Mixing feed ingredients
(iii) Loading manure into wheelbarrows.
(iv) Digging and filling holes.
(v) Spreading sand or litter in animal houses.
C:
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i)Transporting animal feed
(ii) Carrying animal dung.
(iii) Moving farm tools and equipment.
(iv) Transporting harvested forage.
(v) Carrying litter materials around the farm.
(1b)
(PICK ANY ONE)
(i) Keep the cutlass sharp and properly handled.
(ii) Do not use a cutlass carelessly or play with it.
(iii) Wear protective clothing such as boots and gloves while using it.
(1c)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Clean specimen C after use.
(ii) Store it in a dry place.
(iii) Oil or grease the wheel and axle regularly.
(iv) Tighten loose nuts and bolts.
(v) Repair or replace damaged parts when necessary.
(vi) Avoid overloading the wheelbarrow.
(vii) Inflate the tyre properly and check for punctures regularly.
(2a)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Source of meat production
(ii) Provides high quality protein
(iii) Reproduces rapidly
(iv) Requires little space for rearing
(v) Cheap to feed and maintain
(vi) Produces manure for crops
(vii) Generates income for farmers
(viii) Provides skin/fur for industrial use
(2b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Wood
(ii) Wire mesh
(iii) Bamboo
(iv) Nails
(v) Roofing sheets
(vi) Cement blocks
(vii) Concrete
(viii) Thatch
(ix) Timber planks
(x) Metal pipes
(2c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
E:
(i) Detoxification of harmful substances
(ii) Production of bile for digestion
(iii) Storage of glycogen
(iv) Storage of vitamins and minerals
(v) Regulation of blood sugar level
(vi) Breakdown of worn-out red blood cells
(vii) Formation of urea
(viii) Metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates
(PICK ANY THREE)
F:
(i) Removal of metabolic wastes
(ii) Formation of urine
(iii) Regulation of water balance
(iv) Regulation of salt balance
(v) Maintenance of body fluid balance
(vi) Regulation of blood pressure
(vii) Maintenance of acid-base balance
(viii) Reabsorption of useful substances into the blood
(2d)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Skin
(ii) Lungs
(iii) Liver
(iv) Large intestine
(3a)
(PICK ANY ONE)
(i) Used for identification of animals
(ii) Used for ownership marking
(iii) Used for record keeping
(iv) Used for easy management of livestock
(v) Used for tracing lost animals
(vi) Used for sorting and selection of animals
(vii) Used for breeding control
(viii) Used for disease control and monitoring
(3b)
G:
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) It is cheap to use.
(ii) It is easy to apply on animals.
(iii) It causes little pain to animals.
(iv) It is suitable for temporary identification.
(v) It can be applied quickly.
(vi) It is useful for short-term management practices.
H:
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) It provides permanent identification.
(ii) It is difficult to remove or alter.
(iii) It helps to show ownership clearly.
(iv) It is suitable for identifying large herds.
(v) It reduces cases of animal theft.
(vi) It can last throughout the animal’s life.
J:
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) It is easy to attach to animals.
(ii) It is cheap and convenient to use.
(iii) It causes little injury to animals.
(iv) It makes record keeping easy.
(v) It allows easy identification from a distance.
(vi) It can carry numbers or codes for proper management.
(3c)
G:
(PICK ANY ONE)
(i) It is not permanent.
(ii) It can fade easily.
(iii) It can be washed off by rain.
(iv) It requires frequent reapplication.
(v) It may stain the animal’s body.
(vi) It is not suitable for long-term identification.
H:
(PICK ANY ONE)
(i) It is painful to animals.
(ii) It may cause wounds or infection.
(iii) It requires skill to apply properly.
(iv) It can damage the animal’s skin.
(v) It may reduce the value of the hide or skin.
(vi) It is expensive to carry out.
J:
(PICK ANY ONE)
(i) It can fall off easily.
(ii) It may tear the animal’s ear.
(iii) It can cause injury or infection.
(iv) It can be removed or altered easily.
(v) It may become difficult to read with time.
(vi) It is not completely permanent.
(3di)
(PICK ANY ONE)
(i) It is used for castration of male animals.
(ii) It is used to control breeding in livestock.
(iii) It is used to reduce aggressiveness in animals.
(iv) It is used to improve meat quality.
(v) It is used to make animals easier to manage.
(vi) It is used to prevent indiscriminate mating.
(3dii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) It does not cause bleeding.
(ii) It reduces the risk of infection.
(iii) It is easy to use by skilled personnel.
(iv) It helps to control breeding in animals.
(v) It makes animals less aggressive.
(vi) It improves meat quality.
(vii) It promotes easier handling of animals.
(viii) It heals faster than surgical castration.
(3diii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) It is painful to animals.
(ii) It requires skill for proper use.
(iii) It may fail if not properly applied.
(iv) It can cause swelling or injury.
(v) It is expensive to purchase.
(vi) It is not suitable for old animals.
(vii) It may stress the animals.
(viii) It can damage surrounding tissues if wrongly used.
(4ai)
(PICK ANY ONE)
(i) Dog
(ii) Human being
(4aii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Cattle
(ii) Pig
(iii) Goat
(iv) Rabbit
(4bi)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Loss of weight
(ii) Poor growth rate
(iii) Weakness of the animal
(iv) Reduced productivity
(v) Loss of appetite
(vi) Death from severe infestation
(4bii)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Loss of blood leading to anaemia.
(ii) Transmission of diseases to animals.
(iii) Irritation and restlessness.
(iv) Damage to skin and hide.
(v) Reduction in growth and productivity.
(4c)
M:
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Regular deworming of animals.
(ii) Proper sanitation and hygiene in the farm.
(iii) Proper disposal of animal faeces.
(iv) Prevent animals from feeding on contaminated feed or water.
(v) Regular inspection of meat before consumption or feeding.
N:
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Regular dipping or spraying of animals with acaricides.
(i) Clearing bushes and grasses around the farm.
(iii) Maintaining proper sanitation in animal houses.
(iv) Rotational grazing of pasture.
(v) Quarantine and treatment of infected animals.
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