WAEC Animal Husbandry (Alt B) · Section 3

Rangeland improvement

Section C: Pasture and Range Management

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Official WAEC Animal Husbandry (Alt B) outline · Section C: Pasture and Range Management

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a. Meaning and characteristics of rangelands

Objective

Candidates should understand the meaning and features of rangeland

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b. Methods of rangeland improvement

Objective

Candidates should know methods: reseeding, rotational grazing, controlled stocking, deferred grazing, controlled burning, fertilizer application, pest control, disease control etc.

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c. Importance of rangeland

Objective

Candidates should know the role of rangeland in livestock production e.g. provision of vegetation and grasses for animals, exercise, provision of hay and silage

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