This question was poorly attempted by the candidates. In 8(a), most of the candidates could list the methods of identification in cattle production. However, in 8(b)(i & ii), majority of the candidates could not state the reasons for carrying out the culling of poultry and dohorning of cattle.

The expected answer include:

• To reduce the space required by cattle during feeding To ensure that the animals eat more peacefully
• To enhance the physical appearance of the cattle
• To ease the transportation of the cattle from one location to another To make handling easy
• To reduce aggressive tendencies in the flock and reduce injuries to individuals
• Also in 8( c), most of the candidates could not mention the botanical names of pasture legumes grown in West Africa.