WAEC Animal Husbandry · Section 2

Digestive system

Section B: Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

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Official WAEC Animal Husbandry outline · Section B: Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

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a. Comparative anatomy of digestive system of farm animals

Objective

Candidates should know the main features of the digestive systems of ruminants, non-ruminant herbivores and monogastrics and the differences in structure and functions

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b. Digestion and absorption processes in the various classes of farm animals

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Candidates should understand digestion processes, the role of specific enzymes in digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and oils, and the structures and processes involved in absorption of nutrients

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