Livestock Breeds in Nigeria

Question 1

What is the definition of a 'breed' in the context of livestock farming?

Accepted Answer

A breed is a specific group of domestic animals within a species that share uniform, identifiable physical characteristics and behaviors which are passed down from one generation to the next.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of 'breeding' in livestock farming?

Accepted Answer

Breeding is the science and practice of mating selected livestock animals to produce offspring with desirable traits, such as faster growth, disease resistance, or higher yield.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key physical characteristic of the Balami sheep breed?

Accepted Answer

The Balami sheep has a completely white coat, a long, narrow body with long legs, and large, pendulous ears.

Question 4

The Yankasa sheep breed is most easily identified by which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

The Yankasa sheep has a white coat with distinct black patches around the eyes, muzzle, ears, and sometimes on the feet.

Question 5

Which sheep breed in Nigeria is known for its high resistance to trypanosomiasis?

Accepted Answer

The West African Dwarf (WAD) Sheep is known for its high resistance to trypanosomiasis.

Question 6

Which goat breed in Nigeria is highly valued for its high-quality skin, used to produce 'Morocco leather'?

Accepted Answer

The Red Sokoto goat, also known as the Maradi goat, is highly valued for its high-quality skin.

Question 7

What is a key adaptation of the Sahel goat that allows it to thrive in arid regions?

Accepted Answer

The Sahel goat has a tall, narrow body with long, thin legs, built for walking long distances in search of pasture, and a high tolerance for dry, hot climates and water scarcity.

Question 8

Which characteristic is shared by both the West African Dwarf (WAD) Sheep and the West African Dwarf (WAD) Goat?

Accepted Answer

Both the WAD Sheep and WAD Goat exhibit high resistance to tsetse fly-borne trypanosomiasis.

Question 9

The Bunaji cattle breed is primarily known for what production purpose?

Accepted Answer

The Bunaji cattle breed is a dual-purpose breed used for both milk and meat production.

Question 10

Which cattle breed is characterized by a uniform light grey, cream, or dun coat colour and very short, thick horns (sometimes absent)?

Accepted Answer

The Sokoto Gudali cattle breed fits this description.

Question 11

What is a defining characteristic of the Muturu cattle breed?

Accepted Answer

The Muturu cattle breed is humpless and has high resistance to trypanosomiasis and tick-borne diseases.

Question 12

Which poultry breed is specifically reared for rapid meat production and is characterized by pure white feathers and a broad, muscular breast?

Accepted Answer

The Arbor Acre is a commercial broiler breed reared for rapid meat production.

Question 13

What is the primary production purpose of the White Leghorn poultry breed?

Accepted Answer

The White Leghorn is a world-famous commercial breed reared strictly for egg production.

Question 14

Which rabbit breed is characterized by a completely white coat and bright pink or red eyes?

Accepted Answer

The New Zealand White rabbit breed has a completely white coat and bright pink or red eyes.

Question 15

What distinctive markings are found on the Californian rabbit breed?

Accepted Answer

The Californian rabbit has a white body coat with distinct dark brown or black markings on the nose, ears, feet, and tail.

Question 16

Which swine breed is characterized by a coat colour ranging from light golden-yellow to deep reddish-brown and medium-sized, droopy ears?

Accepted Answer

The Duroc swine breed fits this description.

Question 17

The Yorkshire (Large White) swine breed is highly valued for which primary trait?

Accepted Answer

The Yorkshire (Large White) is highly valued for its large litter size and excellent mothering ability, making it a popular maternal breed.

Question 18

When identifying livestock breeds during a field visit, what is the first safety tip mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a safe distance from large animals, especially horned cattle and protective mother animals.

Question 19

Which step is part of the identification procedure for livestock breeds?

Accepted Answer

Examine the head region, checking for horns, ear shape, and face profile.

Question 20

According to the lesson, what is the primary production use of the Muturu cattle breed?

Accepted Answer

The Muturu cattle breed is primarily used for beef and ritual/cultural purposes.

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