2024 NECO ANIMAL H: 2025 NECO Animal H (Animal Husbandry) Verified Answers (8125)

(1a)

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Fertilization in farm animals refers to the process by which a male gamete (sperm) unites with a female gamete (egg) to form a zygote, which eventually develops into a new individual.

(1bi)

Prolactin

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(i) Milk production

(ii) Regulates menstrual cycle

(iii) Immune system regulation

(1bii)

Oxytocin

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(i) Promotes uterine contractions

(ii) Facilitates milk ejection

(iii) Influences social bonding

(1biii)

Relaxin

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(i) Relaxes pelvic ligaments

(ii) Inhibits uterine contractions

(iii) Dilates blood vessels

(1biv)

Testosterone

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(i) Develops male reproductive tissues

(ii) Promotes secondary sexual characteristics

(iii) Regulates spermatogenesis

(1c)

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(i) Nutritional value

(ii) Economic benefit

(iii) Environmental sustainability

(iv) Medical applications

(v) Food security

(vi) Cultural significance

(2ai)

Piglet at Birth:

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(i) Providing warmth

(ii) Navel care

(iii) Iron supplementation

(iv) Colostrum feeding

(2aii)

Kitten After Weaning:

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(i) Balanced diet

(ii) Vaccinations

(iii) Socialization

(iv) Litter training

(2b)

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(i) Dairy cows receive a balanced diet with optimal nutrients, leading to increased milk yield.

(ii) Climate and housing conditions are regulated to minimize stress and improve milk production.

(iii) Routine veterinary care prevents diseases that could impact milk output.

(iv) Advanced milking equipment and practices enhance milk extraction efficiency.

(v) Breeding programs focus on selecting cows with high milk-producing genetics.

(2c)

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(i) Local markets

(ii) Middlemen and brokers

(iii) Processors and tanneries

(iv) Exporters

(v) Government agencies

(3a)

In animal nutrition, a diet refers to the combination of feed ingredients and nutrients provided to an animal to meet its nutritional requirements for growth, maintenance, reproduction, and overall health.

(3b)

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(i) Molasses makes silage more appealing to animals, encouraging higher feed intake.

(ii) Molasses provides additional sugars that help beneficial bacteria ferment the silage more effectively, leading to better preservation.

(iii) The sugars in molasses boost the energy content of the silage, improving its nutritional value.

(iv) Molasses helps retain moisture in the silage, which can improve the consistency and quality of the feed.

(3c)

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(i) Nutritious grass species

(ii) Adequate water availability

(iii) Well-managed grazing pressure

(iv) Good soil fertility

(v) Disease-resistant vegetation

(3d)

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(i) Implementing rotational grazing systems

(ii) Restoring degraded areas through reseeding and vegetation management

(iii) Controlling invasive species

(iv) Installing water points and improving water distribution

(v) Implementing sustainable land management practices

(4a)

A gene in animal improvement is a unit of heredity that carries information from one generation to the next, determining a specific trait or characteristic that can be selected and bred for improvement.

(4b)

(4c)

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(i) Requires specialized skills and equipment.

(ii) Risk of contamination and infection during the procedure.

(iii) High costs associated with maintaining skilled personnel and infrastructure.

(iv) Lower conception rates compared to natural mating in some species.

(v) Requires proper synchronization of estrus cycles in females for optimal results.

(vi) Potential damage to reproductive tract during insemination process.

(vii) Need for accurate timing and handling of semen to maintain viability.

(viii) Requires adequate facilities for proper handling and storage of semen.

(5a)

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(i) Vaccination

(ii) Quarantine measures

(iii) Biosecurity protocols

(iv) Regular health monitoring and veterinary care

(5b)

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(i) To prevent introduction of infectious diseases into the farm.

(ii) To monitor and observe new animals for signs of illness.

(iii) To prevent spread of diseases between animals on the farm.

(iv) To ensure animals are healthy before introducing them to the existing herd or flock.

(5c)

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(i) Skin irritation and discomfort

(ii) Reduced productivity (milk, egg, or meat)

(iii) Weight loss and reduced growth rates

(iv) Potential spread of diseases

(v) Decreased feed efficiency

(vi) Poor coat or feather condition

(vii) Increased susceptibility to secondary infections

(viii) Behavioral changes such as restlessness