WAEC Animal Husbandry Questions and Answers 2025/2026 (Essay and Objectives)

WAEC Animal Husbandry Questions and Answers 2025. I will be showing you WAEC Animal Husbandry objective and theory repeated questions for free. You will also understand how WAEC Animal Husbandry questions are set and many more examination details.

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) is an examination body in Nigeria that conducts the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination and the General Certificate in Education in May/June and November/December respectively.

WAEC Animal Husbandry Objectives and Essay Answers 2025 (Expo)

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(2a)
(i) Ovulation:
Ovulation is the release of a mature egg (ovum) from the ovary into the fallopian tube, where it may be fertilized by sperm.

(ii) Oestrus Cycle:
The oestrus cycle is the recurring reproductive cycle in female animals, during which they experience hormonal and physiological changes that prepare them for mating and possible pregnancy.

(iii) Heat Period:
The heat period (also known as estrus) is the phase in the oestrus cycle when the female is sexually receptive and can mate with a male. It is the time she shows visible signs of readiness to conceive.

(iv) Parturition:
Parturition is the process of giving birth to young ones after the completion of gestation.

(2b)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Restlessness and frequent lying down and standing up
(ii) Enlargement of the udder (bagging up).
(iii) Swollen vulva.
(iv) Mucus discharge from the vulva.
(v) Isolation from the rest of the flock.
(vi) Pawing the ground or nesting behavior.
(vii) Reduced appetite or refusal to eat.

(2c)  
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i)    Thermostat
(ii)    Heater
(iii) Humidity control system
(iv) Fan
(v) Egg tray or rack
(vi) Turning mechanism
(vii) Thermometer and hygrometer

(2d)  
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i)    Tapeworm
(ii)    Roundworm
(iii)    Liver fluke
(iv)    Hookworm 

(5a)
(PICK ONLY ONE PER EXPLANATION)
(i) Quarantine:
Quarantine is the practice of isolating new or sick animals from the rest of the herd to prevent the spread of disease.

OR

Quarantine is a livestock management practice where animals, especially new or sick ones, are kept separate from the main herd for a specific period.

(ii) Immunity:
Immunity is the ability of an animal’s body to resist or fight off infections and diseases caused by pathogens

OR

Immunity is the defense mechanism that protects an animal from diseases.

(iii) Zoonotic Disease:
A zoonotic disease is an infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

OR

Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from animals to humans.

(5b)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Liver fluke reduces livestock productivity.
(ii) It causes liver damage and condemnation.
(iii) It increases veterinary treatment costs.
(iv) It leads to losses during meat processing.
(v) It reduces animal fertility.
(vi) It can cause livestock death.
(vii) It lowers the market value of animals.
(viii) It increases costs for control measures

(5c)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Regular inspection of animals for lice.
(ii) Use of insecticidal sprays or dips.
(iii) Quarantining new or infested animals.
(iv) Cleaning and disinfecting animal housing.
(v) Rotational use of effective lice treatments.
(vi) Maintaining good nutrition and hygiene.
(vii) Clipping or shearing hair in long-coated animals.
(viii) Treating all animals in a group simultaneously.

(5di)
(i) Queen bee
(ii) Worker bees
(iii) Drone bees

(5dii)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) beehive
(ii) hive tool
(iii) bee smoker
(iv) bee suit
(v) gloves
(vi) veil
(vii) bee brush
(viii) honey extractor
(ix) frame grip
(x) queen excluder

(6a)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Transports oxygen to tissues and carbon dioxide to the lungs.
(ii) Delivers nutrients from the digestive system to cells.
(iii) Carries waste products to the kidneys for excretion.
(iv) Transports hormones and other signaling molecules.
(v) Helps in regulating body temperature.
(vi) Maintains pH balance in the body.
(vii) Provides defense against infections through immune cells.
(viii) Clots to prevent excessive bleeding when injured.

(6bi)
(PICK ANY ONE)
Pseudoruminants are animals with a modified digestive system that has three stomach compartments, allowing them to break down fibrous plant material, but they do not chew cud like true ruminants.

OR
Pseudoruminants are animals that have a stomach with three compartments instead of the four found in true ruminants and can ferment food and digest cellulose, but their digestion process differs from that of true ruminants.

(6bii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Camels
(ii) Llamas
(iii) Alpacas
(iv) Giraffes
(v) Vicuñas
(vi) Bison

(6c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Ensure the lamb receives colostrum within the first few hours.

(ii) Keep the lamb warm, especially in cold weather
(iii) Clean the lamb and ensure the umbilical cord is properly treated.
(iv) Monitor the lamb for any signs of illness or distress.
(v) Ensure the mother has access to food and water for adequate milk production.
(vi) Provide a safe, clean environment to reduce the risk of infections.
(vii) Assist the lamb in standing and suckling if the mother has difficulty.

(6d)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Heart
(ii) Blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries)
(iii) Lungs
(iv) Spleen
(v) Kidneys
(vi) Bone marrow

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The questions below are not the WAEC 2023 Animal Husbandry Practice Questions. Go through them and be ready to score high in your WAEC 2023 Animal Husbandry Examination.

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PAPER 1 (OBJECTIVE)

Which of the following products could be obtained from pigs?
I. Bacon
II. Chevon
III. Ham
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

2. Which the following farm animal is not a ruminant?
A. Cattle
B. Sheep
C. Goat
D. Rabbit

3. Male reproductive hormones include
A. oxytocin.
B. oestrogen.
C. relaxin.
D.testosterone.

4. Which of the following organs is associated with excretion in farm animals?
A. Pancreas
B. Small intestine
C. Kidney
D. Oesophagus

5. The period from conception to parturition in livestock is known as
A. lactation.
B. fertilization.
C. ovulation.
D. gestation.

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WAEC Animal Husbandry Theory Answers

WAEC Animal Husbandry theory Answers also known as Essay answers. This section requires that the candidate choose the questions from his or her country and answer. The numbers of questions required will be mentioned in the exam questions paper.

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PAPER 2 (ESSAY)

1. (a) List three organs associated with each of the following body systems:
(i) excretory;
(ii) digestive;
(iii) reproductive.
(b) Explain briefly the major function of each system named in (1) (a) above
(c) Discuss Newcastle disease of poultry under the following headings:
(i) causative agent;
(ii) two symptoms;
(iii) two preventive measures.

2. (a) Mention six ways in which farm animals are important to the economy of West Africa.
(b) (i) State two classes of farm animals.
(ii) Give three examples of animals in each class stated in (b) (i) above
(c) Outline the process of egg formation in a hen.

3. (a) Mention seven industrial raw materials that could be obtained from farm animals.
(b) State seven ways of caring for a pregnant co
(c) Define the following terms as used in animal husbandry:
(i) steaming up;
(ii) dystocia;
(iii) flushing.

WAEC Animal Husbandry Essay And Objective 2025 (EXPO)

The above questions are not exactly 2025 WAEC Animal Husbandry questions and answers but likely WAEC Animal Husbandry repeated questions and answers.

These questions are for practice. The 2025 WAEC Animal Husbandry expo will be posted on this page during the WAEC Animal Husbandry examination. Keep checking and refreshing this page for the answers.

Tips on How to Pass WAEC Animal Husbandry Questions

Have a Target and Work Towards Actualizing it 

You have decided to pass WAEC Animal Husbandry 2025 and I am sure of that. Now, the next thing you should do is set targets.

You have told yourself, “I will score A in WAEC Animal Husbandry 2025”, that’s not all. You need to plan on how to make it happen. Create a timetable and master plan to achieve your goals.

 Get the Recommended Textbook on Animal Husbandry for 2025 WAEC Examination

Normally, WAEC recommends books for the examination. But apart from WAEC Literature in English where certain novels are compulsory, you are free to use any good Animal Husbandry textbook to prepare for WAEC 2025 exam.

Some textbooks are more difficult to understand. If you have any topic you are finding difficult to understand, then get a textbook that will simplify the topics and make life better for you.

 Do not Skip Animal Husbandry Examples and Exercise you Will Come Across While Reading: 

Many candidates are fond of skipping exercises and even examples while studying textbooks. In fact, we like notebooks so much that we could ask, “Can I read my notebook and pass WAEC Animal Husbandry 2023?” Don’t be scared of attempting exercises in Animal Husbandry. Face the challenges.

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Last Updated on May 7, 2025 by Admin