WAEC 2026 LIVESTOCK FARMING PRATICAL ANSWERS

WAEC 2026 LIVESTOCK FARMING PRATICAL ANSWERS

1(a) Mention three uses each of specimens A, B and C in animal husbandry

A

Used for cutting forage/feed.
Used for cutting ropes and sacks.
Used for trimming animal parts/hair.

B

Used for carrying feed.
Used for carrying water.
Used for collecting farm products/waste.

C

Used for restraining animals.
Used for tying animals.
Used for leading animals.

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1(b) Precaution when using specimen A

Handle carefully to avoid injury/cuts.

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1(c) State five ways of maintaining specimen C

Clean after use.
Store in a dry place.
Oil metal parts regularly.
Repair worn-out parts promptly.
Keep away from rain/moisture.

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2(a) State four benefits of raising specimen D

Source of meat.
Source of income.
Provides manure.
Source of employment.

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2(b) Mention three materials used in providing housing for specimen D

Wood.
Wire mesh.
Roofing sheets/thatch.

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2(c) State three functions each of specimens E and F

E

Digestion of food.
Absorption of nutrients.
Storage of food temporarily.

F

Removal of waste products.
Regulation of water balance.
Filtration of blood.

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2(d) Mention two other organs that perform similar functions as specimen F

Skin.
Lungs.

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3(a) Mention one common use of specimens G, H and J

They are used for administering drugs/vaccines to animals.

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3(b) State two advantages each of using specimens G, H and J

G

Easy to use.
Saves time.

H

Ensures accurate measurement.
Reduces wastage of drugs.

J

Fast method of treatment.
Helps prevent disease outbreak.

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3(c) Give one disadvantage each of using specimens G, H and J

G

Can injure animals if not properly used.

H

Expensive to maintain.

J

May transmit diseases if not sterilized.

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3(d)(i) Mention one use of specimen K

Used for identification of animals.

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3(d)(ii) State two advantages of using specimen K on farm animals

Prevents theft/mixing of animals.
Makes record keeping easy.

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3(d)(iii) Mention two disadvantages of using specimen K on farm animals

Causes pain/injury.
May lead to infection.

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4(a)(i) State one primary host of specimen M

Cattle.

4(a)(ii) State two secondary hosts of specimen M

Goat.
Sheep.

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4(b)(i) State three effects of specimen M in farm animals

Causes irritation.
Causes loss of blood.
Transmits diseases.

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4(b)(ii) State three effects of specimen N in farm animals

Causes weakness.
Reduces productivity.
Causes weight loss.

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4(c) Give three ways of controlling specimens M and N in farm animal production

M

Regular spraying with insecticides.
Maintain clean environment.
Isolate infected animals.

N

Deworm animals regularly.
Proper sanitation.
Avoid overcrowding.