WAEC Agricultural Science 2023 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Agricultural Science 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

High relative humidity in a brooder house could lead to A.

A. heat stress.
B. reduced feed intake.
C. production of dry litter.
D. build up of pests and diseases.Correct

Explanation

High humidity decreases poultry heat loss (from the lungs). This makes birds more prone to heat stress; it also causes build up of pests and diseases.

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