WAEC 2026 Animal Husbandry Practical Questions and Answers - MYDPORT

Animal Husbandry Practical WAEC 2026 Questions And Answers –– The WAEC Animal Husbandry Practical examination is scheduled to take place on May 8, 2025, and candidates across West Africa are getting ready for the paper.

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WAEC 2026 Animal Husbandry Practical Specimen

Candidates preparing for the WAEC 2026 Animal Husbandry Practical should take note of the official specimen list released for the examination 

This 2025 Specimens include:

• Specimen A: Wood shavings

• Specimen B: Beef

• Specimen C: Leather

• Specimen D: Crop with its content (Poultry)

• Specimen E: Fresh liver (from ruminant)

• Specimen F: Hoof

• Specimen G: Weighing scale

• Specimen H: Egg candler

• Specimen J: Thermometer

• Specimen K: Hypodermic syringe

• Specimen L: Cheese

• Specimen M: Milk (labelled)

• Specimen N: Horn

• Specimen P: Fresh Leucaena leucocephala

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WAEC 2025 Animal Husbandry Questions and Answers

(1a) Differences between Cattle and Poultry Digestive Systems

(Any Four)

1. Cattle are ruminants with a four-chambered stomach (rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum), while poultry have a single stomach.

2. Cattle regurgitate and chew cud to aid digestion; poultry lack this ability.

3. Poultry possess a crop and a gizzard for storage and grinding of food, but cattle do not.

4. Cattle digest roughages through microbial fermentation in the rumen, while poultry rely on enzymes and mechanical digestion.

5. The digestive tract of cattle is longer, making it more efficient for processing fibrous plants compared to poultry.

6. Enzymes and pH differ: cattle are adapted to break down cellulose effectively, while poultry are not.

(1b) Methods of Controlling Internal Parasites (Worms)

(Any Four)

1. Regular deworming using effective anthelmintics.

2. Practicing rotational grazing and avoiding overstocking.

3. Keeping housing, waterers, and feeders clean.

4. Feeding balanced rations to boost immunity.

5. Using natural biological controls like nematophagous fungi.

6. Selecting and breeding resistant or tolerant animals.

(1c) Ways of Improving Local Breeds

(Any Three)

1. Crossbreeding – introducing exotic breeds to improve productivity.

2. Selective breeding – choosing the best animals within local breeds.

3. Genomic selection – using genetic markers for guided breeding.

4. Improved management – ensuring better feeding, healthcare, and housing.

(1d) Advantages of Management Practices

(i) Creep Feeding (Any Three)

• Promotes faster growth in young animals.

• Improves feed utilization.

• Builds stronger immunity.

• Makes weaning easier.

(ii) Dehorning (Any Three)

• Reduces injuries among animals and handlers.

• Prevents damage to equipment and housing.

• Makes handling easier.

• Ensures a more uniform herd.

(2a) Importance of Housing Farm Animals

(Any Six)

1. Protects animals from harsh weather.

2. Prevents attack by predators.

3. Reduces stress and improves productivity.

4. Limits spread of diseases.

5. Makes feeding, watering, and healthcare easier.

6. Improves growth and production.

7. Enhances breeding success.

8. Reduces injuries and accidents.

(2b) Benefits of Grouping Animals by Age

(Any Four)

1. Prevents bullying and competition for feed.

2. Reduces injuries in smaller animals.

3. Makes it easier to feed according to age.

4. Limits disease spread across groups.

5. Simplifies management like vaccination and deworming.

6. Encourages better socialization among animals of the same age.

(2c) Pre-Brooding Management Practices

(Any Five)

1. Cleaning and disinfecting the brooder house.

2. Checking and testing heating equipment.

3. Providing dry bedding such as wood shavings.

4. Setting up feeders and drinkers with clean feed and water.

5. Regulating lighting for proper growth.

6. Removing hazards from the brooder.

7. Preparing tools like thermometers and first aid kits.

(2d) Animal Products

• Pelt – Chicken

• Bristle – Pig

• Mohair – Goat

• Veal – Calf

• Lard – Pig

(6a) Factors Affecting Nutrient Requirements

1. Physiological status – e.g. growth, pregnancy, lactation.

2. Age – young animals need more nutrients for growth.

3. Feed composition – quality and balance of nutrients in feedstuffs.

(6b) Stages in Meat Processing

(Any Five)

1. Slaughtering.

2. Dressing the carcass.

3. Cutting and boning.

4. Processing into value-added products.

5. Packaging with suitable materials.

6. Storage and distribution.

(6c) Definitions

• Selection – choosing animals with desirable traits for breeding.

• Pasture – land covered with forage plants used for grazing.

• Artificial insemination – breeding method where semen is introduced without natural mating.

(6d) Products from Animal Agriculture

(Any Three)

1. Meat

2. Hides and pelts

3. Manure

4. Pets and by-products