WAEC Agricultural Science · Section 8

Animal nutrition

Section H: Animal Production

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Official WAEC Agricultural Science outline · Section H: Animal Production

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a. Meaning of animal nutrition

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Candidates should be able to define animal nutrition

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b. Classification of feeds

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Candidates should be able to classify feeds

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c. Sources and functions of feed nutrients

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Candidates should be able to state sources and functions of feed nutrients (biochemical details not required)

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d. Types of ration/diet and their uses; components of a balanced diet, production and maintenance rations

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Candidates should be able to describe diets for various classes of animals, their characteristics and supplementary feeding

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e. Causes and symptoms of malnutrition and their correction in farm animals

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Candidates should be able to describe malnutrition-related conditions such as ketosis and rickets

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