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.