CANDIDATES WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Candidates were unable to:
- state the ways in which specimen A (Tapeworm) is of economic
importance;
- mention the uses of specimen C (Hide of cattle);
- state the functions of specimen H (Gizzard) in farm animals;
- describe the features of specimen H (Gizzard) which enables it to
perform its functions;
- mention the precautions that should be taken when using specimen
J (Hurricane Lantern);
- mention the feedstuffs that could be used in feeding specimen K (Snail);
- outline the steps involved in processing specimen P (Blood) into blood
meal;
- name the types of housing units for keeping specimen Q (Rabbit).
Consequent on the weaknesses observed from the candidates’ scripts, the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:
(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.