CANDIDATES WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES

Candidates were unable to:
           -         state the ways in which specimen C(Honey)  is of importance to humans;
           -         state the features of specimens D(Sickle) and F (Watering trough);
           -         state the maintenance practices for specimens D(Sickle), E(Feeding
                     trough), F(Watering trough)  and G(Knife);
           -         name the major nutrients in specimens L(Elephant grass) and
                     M(Calopogonium) as well as their functions;
           -         mention the measures that could be used to control specimen P(Tick);

Consequent on the weaknesses observed from the candidates’ scripts, the Chief Examiners recommended as follow:

(i)         Only competent graduates of Animal Science/Production should be saddled with        
the responsibility of teaching the subject in Senior Secondary Schools;

(ii)        Animal Husbandry should be taught as a practical oriented subject through   
laboratory activities, field trips, excursions, etc and

(iii)       Adequate facilities and textbooks on Animal Husbandry should be made   
available to enhance the teaching learning of Animal Husbandry in Senior  
Secondary Schools.