How to Care for Buffaloes
  • 1. What is the primary diet of buffaloes?
A) Fish
B) Meat
C) Grass and forage
D) Grain only
  • 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) Sneezing
C) Foot rot
D) Coughing
  • 4. Which of the following is a crucial aspect of buffalo shelter?
A) Constant music
B) Darkness at all times
C) Protection from extreme weather
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) 50+ years
B) 1-2 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 25-30 years
  • 7. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo?
A) Alert and active behavior
B) Lethargy and isolation
C) Excessive drooling
D) Constant lying down
  • 8. What type of enclosure is best for buffaloes?
A) Strong fencing to prevent escape
B) Electric fencing at high voltage
C) No fencing at all
D) Weak fencing
  • 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) Only at night
C) Never
D) During periods of drought or poor pasture
  • 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) Dumping in rivers
B) Ignoring it
C) Burning
D) Composting
  • 13. Why is regular veterinary check-up important?
A) Only when they are very old
B) To annoy the buffaloes
C) Completely unnecessary
D) Early detection and prevention of diseases
  • 14. What role do buffaloes play in some agricultural systems?
A) Harvesting crops
B) Planting seeds
C) Weeding
D) Plowing fields
  • 15. What is the best way to handle a buffalo?
A) Calmly and gently
B) Aggressively and loudly
C) By throwing rocks
D) With electric shock
  • 16. What should you do if you suspect a buffalo is sick?
A) Contact a veterinarian immediately
B) Ignore it
C) Wait and see if it gets better on its own
D) Give it human medication
  • 17. What should be included in a buffalo's mineral supplement?
A) Sugar only
B) Plastic only
C) Sand only
D) Salt, phosphorus, and trace minerals
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of a wallow for buffaloes?
A) Drinking water
B) Hiding
C) Temperature regulation and parasite control
D) Sleeping
  • 19. How can you prevent the spread of disease among buffaloes?
A) Ignore sick animals
B) Overcrowd them
C) Share needles
D) Quarantine new animals
  • 20. What is the importance of providing shade for buffaloes?
A) To make them sleepy
B) To hide them from predators
C) Protection from heat stress
D) To prevent them from eating grass
  • 21. Which of the following is a benefit of raising buffaloes?
A) They are harmful to the environment
B) They eat all the crops
C) Meat and milk production
D) They are not useful
  • 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) Straw or wood shavings
B) Metal shavings
C) Concrete only
D) No bedding required
  • 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) Tie them up
B) Provide ample space and resources
C) Ignore it
D) Encourage fighting
  • 26. What is the best way to identify individual buffaloes?
A) Spray painting
B) Cutting their horns
C) Ear tags or microchips
D) Tying ribbons on them
  • 27. What type of vaccination is typically given to buffaloes?
A) Vaccines are never necessary
B) Against diseases that don't exist
C) Only human vaccines
D) Against common livestock diseases in the region
  • 28. What is a potential danger associated with handling buffaloes?
A) They are always friendly
B) They are very small and weak
C) They cannot move
D) They can be aggressive if threatened
  • 29. What is important to observe when examining buffalo feces?
A) Smell only
B) Color only
C) Ignoring it
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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