How to Care for Buffaloes
  • 1. What is the primary diet of buffaloes?
A) Grain only
B) Grass and forage
C) Fish
D) Meat
  • 2. How much water do buffaloes typically need per day?
A) 50 gallons
B) 1 gallon
C) 10-20 gallons
D) No water
  • 3. What is a common health problem in buffaloes related to their hooves?
A) Hair loss
B) Foot rot
C) Sneezing
D) Coughing
  • 4. Which of the following is a crucial aspect of buffalo shelter?
A) Darkness at all times
B) Protection from extreme weather
C) Constant music
D) Exposure to constant sunlight
  • 5. How often should buffaloes typically be dewormed?
A) Never
B) Only when they look sick
C) According to veterinarian recommendations
D) Daily
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a water buffalo?
A) 1-2 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 50+ years
D) 25-30 years
  • 7. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo?
A) Constant lying down
B) Alert and active behavior
C) Excessive drooling
D) Lethargy and isolation
  • 8. What type of enclosure is best for buffaloes?
A) Weak fencing
B) Strong fencing to prevent escape
C) No fencing at all
D) Electric fencing at high voltage
  • 9. Which mineral is particularly important for buffalo bone development?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Sodium
  • 10. What is the best time to provide supplemental feed to buffaloes?
A) Never
B) When pasture is abundant
C) During periods of drought or poor pasture
D) Only at night
  • 11. What is the gestation period for a buffalo?
A) 150 days
B) Approximately 310-340 days
C) 200 days
D) 400 days
  • 12. What is a good way to manage buffalo waste?
A) Ignoring it
B) Composting
C) Dumping in rivers
D) Burning
  • 13. Why is regular veterinary check-up important?
A) To annoy the buffaloes
B) Early detection and prevention of diseases
C) Only when they are very old
D) Completely unnecessary
  • 14. What role do buffaloes play in some agricultural systems?
A) Plowing fields
B) Harvesting crops
C) Planting seeds
D) Weeding
  • 15. What is the best way to handle a buffalo?
A) Aggressively and loudly
B) By throwing rocks
C) Calmly and gently
D) With electric shock
  • 16. What should you do if you suspect a buffalo is sick?
A) Wait and see if it gets better on its own
B) Give it human medication
C) Ignore it
D) Contact a veterinarian immediately
  • 17. What should be included in a buffalo's mineral supplement?
A) Sugar only
B) Plastic only
C) Salt, phosphorus, and trace minerals
D) Sand only
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of a wallow for buffaloes?
A) Temperature regulation and parasite control
B) Hiding
C) Sleeping
D) Drinking water
  • 19. How can you prevent the spread of disease among buffaloes?
A) Overcrowd them
B) Share needles
C) Quarantine new animals
D) Ignore sick animals
  • 20. What is the importance of providing shade for buffaloes?
A) Protection from heat stress
B) To prevent them from eating grass
C) To hide them from predators
D) To make them sleepy
  • 21. Which of the following is a benefit of raising buffaloes?
A) Meat and milk production
B) They are not useful
C) They eat all the crops
D) They are harmful to the environment
  • 22. What is the ideal stocking rate for buffaloes on pasture?
A) Zero, buffaloes should never be on pasture
B) Unlimited
C) 100 buffaloes per acre
D) Depends on pasture quality and rainfall
  • 23. What type of bedding is suitable for buffaloes?
A) Concrete only
B) Metal shavings
C) Straw or wood shavings
D) No bedding required
  • 24. What is colostrum important for newborn buffalo calves?
A) It's poisonous
B) Provides antibodies for immunity
C) It makes them grow faster
D) It's only for human consumption
  • 25. How can you prevent bullying among buffaloes?
A) Ignore it
B) Tie them up
C) Encourage fighting
D) Provide ample space and resources
  • 26. What is the best way to identify individual buffaloes?
A) Spray painting
B) Tying ribbons on them
C) Cutting their horns
D) Ear tags or microchips
  • 27. What type of vaccination is typically given to buffaloes?
A) Against common livestock diseases in the region
B) Against diseases that don't exist
C) Only human vaccines
D) Vaccines are never necessary
  • 28. What is a potential danger associated with handling buffaloes?
A) They can be aggressive if threatened
B) They are always friendly
C) They are very small and weak
D) They cannot move
  • 29. What is important to observe when examining buffalo feces?
A) Smell only
B) Consistency and presence of parasites
C) Color only
D) Ignoring it
  • 30. What is a common method for controlling external parasites on buffaloes?
A) Washing with soap and water
B) Ignoring the parasites
C) Painting them
D) Insecticide sprays or pour-ons
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