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