Syllabus content and objectives
Official WAEC Agricultural Science outline · Section H: Animal Production
Content
a. Meaning and importance of rangeland/pasture to livestock and the characteristics of rangeland
Objective
Candidates should be able to define rangeland and pasture, and state their importance and characteristics
Content
b. Common grasses and legumes in rangeland
Objective
Candidates should be able to identify common grasses and legumes in rangeland
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c. Factors affecting the level of production of herbage: rainfall, grass/legume composition, grazing etc.
Objective
Candidates should be able to explain factors affecting herbage production
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d. Methods of rangeland and pasture improvement: controlled stocking, rotational grazing, use of fertilizers, introduction of legumes, reseeding, weed control, burning, pest and disease control
Objective
Candidates should be able to describe methods of rangeland and pasture improvement
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