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