WAEC 2026 Livestock Farming Practical-Answers
NUMBER 1
(1a)
A (Cutlass):
(i) Clearing bushes/vegetation around animal pens.
(ii) Cutting fodder/forage crops for feeding animals.
(iii) Harvesting feed crops for animals
B (Shovel):
(i) Removing dung/manure from animal pens.
(ii) Digging/burying dead animals.
(iii) Spreading manure onto farmland.
C (Wheelbarrow):
(i) Transporting feed/fodder to animals.
(ii) Conveying manure from pens.
(iii) Transporting farm tools and equipment around the farm.
(1b)
Keep the blade away from the body to avoid injury and store safely when not in use.
(1c)
(i) Oil/grease the wheel axle regularly.
(ii) Inflate the tyre when flat.
(iii) Clean thoroughly after use.
(iv) Store in a dry place to prevent rusting.
(v) Paint metal parts to prevent corrosion.
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NUMBER 2
(2a)
(i) They reproduce rapidly with a short gestation period.
(ii) They require little space for housing.
(iii) They provide meat for human consumption.
(iv) Their droppings serve as organic manure for crops.
(2b)
(i) Wire mesh/netting.
(ii) Wood/timber.
(iii) Concrete blocks/iron sheets.
(2c)
E (Liver):
(i) Detoxifies harmful substances in the blood.
(ii) Produces and secretes bile for fat digestion.
(iii) Stores glycogen as an energy reserve.
F (Kidney):
(i) Filters blood to remove waste products (urea).
(ii) Regulates water balance in the body.
(iii) Maintains blood pH and electrolyte balance.
(2d)
(i) Skin – excretes salts and urea through sweat.
(ii) Lungs – excretes carbon dioxide and water vapour.
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NUMBER 3
(3a)
Identification/marking of farm animals
(3b)
G (Oil paint/Dye):
(i) Cheap and easily available.
(ii) Painless and harmless to the animal.
H (Branding iron):
(i) Marking is permanent and long-lasting.
(ii) Marks are clearly visible from a distance.
J (Tags):
(i) Can carry detailed information such as name, number and date of birth.
(ii) Easy to read and update animal records.
(3c)
G: Not permanent – fades or washes off over time
H: Painful and causes stress/injury to the animal.
J: Can fall off easily and may cause ear infections.
(3di)
Used for bloodless castration of male farm animals by crushing the spermatic cord
(3dii)
(i) It is bloodless, so there is no risk of wound infection.
(ii) Recovery is faster compared to surgical castration.
(3diii)
(i) May be ineffective if not applied correctly.
(ii) Requires skill and expertise to use properly.
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NUMBER 4
(4ai)
Human
(4aii)
(i) Cattle/Cow
(ii) Pig
(4bi)
(i) Causes weight loss and emaciation
(ii) Reduces productivity
(iii) Causes digestive disorders such as diarrhoea and pot belly
(4bii)
(i) Causes anaemia through constant blood-sucking
(ii) Transmits diseases such as East Coast Fever and Babesiosis
(iii) Damages the hide/skin, reducing its market value
(4c)
M (Tapeworm):
(i) Regular deworming with anthelmintics
(ii) Proper disposal of animal faeces on the farm
(iii) Practising rotational grazing to break the life cycle
N (Tick):
(i) Regular dipping or spraying of animals with acaricides
(ii) Rotational grazing – leaving pastures fallow to starve ticks
(iii) Clearing bushes around animal pens and paddocks
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