Syllabus content and objectives
Official WAEC Animal Husbandry outline · Section H: Ruminant Production
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a. Breeds and features of dairy cow
Objective
Candidates should know examples of pure and cross bred dairy breeds in tropical and temperate regions and distinguishing features of a dairy cow
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b. Characteristics, sources and importance of milk
Objective
Candidates should know composition and nutritional value of fresh milk, sources of milk (goats, sheep, buffaloes, camels and cattle) and importance of milk including food, income, employment, trade
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c. Management practices
Objective
Candidates should know requirements using a value chain approach e.g. market demand, inputs for wholesome milk, and selecting suitable breeds and management systems
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d. Diseases and their control
Objective
Candidates should know symptoms and methods of controlling mastitis, tuberculosis and ketosis
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e. Production, processing and marketing of milk and dairy products
Objective
Candidates should know equipment for milking, milk handling and processing; pasteurization; products e.g. yoghurt, cottage cheese, tinned milk, powdered milk; consequences of consuming contaminated milk; quality and safety standards; packaging, storage and marketing
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f. Problems of dairy cattle production in warm climates
Objective
Candidates should know effects of warm climate on dairy animals and milk production and the solutions
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