WAEC 2026/2027 LIVESTOCK FARMING 3 (PRACTICAL)

WAEC 2026 LIVESTOCK FARMING 3 (PRACTICAL)

Time Allowed: 2 Hours

Instructions to Candidates:

1. Answer ALL questions.
2. Identify each specimen correctly before attempting related questions.
3. Where drawings are required, use HB pencil and label clearly.
4. Show all workings in calculation questions.
5. Use correct livestock terminology.
6. Maintain clarity and logical presentation.

SECTION A: SPECIMEN IDENTIFICATION (1–10)

QUESTION 1

Specimen A

(a) Identify the specimen.
(b) State two nutrients it provides.
(c) Mention one livestock fed with it.

Answer:
(a) Maize grain
(b) Carbohydrate, energy
(c) Poultry / pigs

QUESTION 2

Specimen B

(a) Identify the specimen.
(b) State its main nutrient.
(c) State one disadvantage.

Answer:
(a) Fish meal
(b) Protein
(c) Expensive / fishy taste in eggs

QUESTION 3

Specimen C

(a) Identify.
(b) State two uses.

Answer:
(a) Water trough
(b) Provides water, prevents dehydration

QUESTION 4

Specimen D

(a) Identify.
(b) State how it is prepared.

Answer:
(a) Hay
(b) Sun-dried grasses

QUESTION 5

Specimen E

(a) Identify.
(b) State two uses.

Answer:
(a) Feeder
(b) Holding feed, reducing wastage

WAEC 2026 LIVESTOCK FARMING 3 (PRACTICAL)

QUESTION 6

Specimen F

(a) Identify.
(b) State its use.

Answer:
(a) Syringe
(b) Administering vaccines

QUESTION 7

Specimen G

(a) Identify.
(b) Mention one disease prevented using it.

Answer:
(a) Vaccine vial
(b) Newcastle disease

QUESTION 8

Specimen H

(a) Identify.
(b) State two characteristics.

Answer:
(a) Broiler
(b) Fast growth, heavy weight

QUESTION 9

Specimen I

(a) Identify.
(b) State two functions.

Answer:
(a) Incubator
(b) Artificial hatching, temperature control

QUESTION 10

Specimen J

(a) Identify.
(b) Mention one safety precaution when using it.

Answer:
(a) Hoof cutter
(b) Sterilize before use

SECTION B: OBSERVATION & DESCRIPTION (11–20)

QUESTION 11

Draw and label four parts of an egg.

Answer:
Shell
Albumen
Yolk
Chalaza

QUESTION 12

State four signs of a healthy chicken.

Bright eyes
Active movement
Smooth feathers
Normal droppings

QUESTION 13

List four symptoms of coccidiosis.

Bloody diarrhea
Weakness
Weight loss
Loss of appetite

QUESTION 14

Differentiate between broilers and layers.

Broilers: Meat production
Layers: Egg production

QUESTION 15

State four qualities of good livestock housing.

Ventilated
Spacious
Clean
Dry

WAEC 2026 LIVESTOCK FARMING 3 (PRACTICAL)

QUESTION 16

List four internal parasites of livestock.

Roundworms
Tapeworms
Liver fluke
Hookworms

QUESTION 17

State three causes of low egg production.

Poor feeding
Disease
Stress

QUESTION 18

Mention four biosecurity measures.

Footbath
Restricted access
Disinfection
Quarantine

QUESTION 19

Outline three advantages of artificial insemination.

Improved breed
Disease control
Cost efficiency

QUESTION 20

State three functions of water in livestock.

Digestion
Temperature regulation
Nutrient transport

SECTION C: MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (21–30)

QUESTION 21

Explain debeaking.

Removal of part of beak to prevent pecking.

QUESTION 22

State three advantages of intensive system.

Higher productivity
Better disease control
Efficient feeding

QUESTION 23

List four records kept on a livestock farm.

Breeding
Health
Feed
Production

QUESTION 24

State three causes of mastitis.

Infection
Poor hygiene
Injury

QUESTION 25

Mention four equipment used in dairy farming.

Milking machine
Bucket
Churn
Measuring jar

QUESTION 26

List three factors affecting feed intake.

Age
Temperature
Health status

QUESTION 27

State three functions of protein in livestock.

Growth
Repair
Egg/milk production

QUESTION 28

Outline three methods of castration.

Surgical
Burdizzo
Rubber ring

QUESTION 29

State four qualities of good feed.

Nutritious
Palatable
Affordable
Free from mold

WAEC 2026 LIVESTOCK FARMING 3 (PRACTICAL)

QUESTION 30

Explain vaccination.

Administration of weakened pathogen to stimulate immunity.

SECTION D: CALCULATIONS & APPLICATION (31–40)

QUESTION 31

Calculate FCR if 12kg feed produces 4kg weight gain.

FCR = 12/4 = 3

QUESTION 32

If a farmer has 50 birds and mortality rate is 10%, how many died?

10% of 50 = 5

QUESTION 33

A cow produces 15 litres of milk daily for 7 days. Calculate total production.

15 × 7 = 105 litres

QUESTION 34

If feed costs ₦400 per kg and a bird consumes 3kg weekly, calculate cost.

400 × 3 = ₦1200

QUESTION 35

State three signs of heat in cattle.

Restlessness
Mounting
Swollen vulva

QUESTION 36

List four common poultry diseases.

Newcastle
Coccidiosis
Fowl pox
Gumboro

QUESTION 37

Mention three advantages of record keeping.

Track performance
Financial planning
Disease monitoring

QUESTION 38

State three factors affecting hatchability.

Temperature
Humidity
Egg quality

QUESTION 39

Outline three waste management methods.

Composting
Burning
Biogas production

QUESTION 40

Mention four characteristics of good farm site.

Good drainage
Accessible
Water supply
Secure.