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