How to Care for Buffaloes
  • 1. What is the primary diet of buffaloes?
A) Grass and forage
B) Grain only
C) Fish
D) Meat
  • 2. How much water do buffaloes typically need per day?
A) 1 gallon
B) 10-20 gallons
C) No water
D) 50 gallons
  • 3. What is a common health problem in buffaloes related to their hooves?
A) Foot rot
B) Coughing
C) Sneezing
D) Hair loss
  • 4. Which of the following is a crucial aspect of buffalo shelter?
A) Constant music
B) Protection from extreme weather
C) Exposure to constant sunlight
D) Darkness at all times
  • 5. How often should buffaloes typically be dewormed?
A) Daily
B) Only when they look sick
C) Never
D) According to veterinarian recommendations
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a water buffalo?
A) 5-10 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 50+ years
  • 7. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo?
A) Constant lying down
B) Excessive drooling
C) Lethargy and isolation
D) Alert and active behavior
  • 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) Sodium
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Potassium
  • 10. What is the best time to provide supplemental feed to buffaloes?
A) Only at night
B) When pasture is abundant
C) During periods of drought or poor pasture
D) Never
  • 11. What is the gestation period for a buffalo?
A) 400 days
B) 150 days
C) 200 days
D) Approximately 310-340 days
  • 12. What is a good way to manage buffalo waste?
A) Composting
B) Burning
C) Dumping in rivers
D) Ignoring it
  • 13. Why is regular veterinary check-up important?
A) To annoy the buffaloes
B) Only when they are very old
C) Early detection and prevention of diseases
D) Completely unnecessary
  • 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) With electric shock
C) Calmly and gently
D) Aggressively and loudly
  • 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) Salt, phosphorus, and trace minerals
B) Sugar only
C) Sand only
D) Plastic only
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of a wallow for buffaloes?
A) Temperature regulation and parasite control
B) Drinking water
C) Hiding
D) Sleeping
  • 19. How can you prevent the spread of disease among buffaloes?
A) Quarantine new animals
B) Ignore sick animals
C) Overcrowd them
D) Share needles
  • 20. What is the importance of providing shade for buffaloes?
A) To hide them from predators
B) To make them sleepy
C) Protection from heat stress
D) To prevent them from eating grass
  • 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 eat all the crops
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) Depends on pasture quality and rainfall
C) 100 buffaloes per acre
D) Unlimited
  • 23. What type of bedding is suitable for buffaloes?
A) Concrete only
B) No bedding required
C) Metal shavings
D) Straw or wood shavings
  • 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) Provide ample space and resources
B) Tie them up
C) Encourage fighting
D) Ignore it
  • 26. What is the best way to identify individual buffaloes?
A) Tying ribbons on them
B) Ear tags or microchips
C) Cutting their horns
D) Spray painting
  • 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 cannot move
D) They are very small and weak
  • 29. What is important to observe when examining buffalo feces?
A) Color only
B) Smell only
C) Consistency and presence of parasites
D) Ignoring it
  • 30. What is a common method for controlling external parasites on buffaloes?
A) Painting them
B) Washing with soap and water
C) Ignoring the parasites
D) Insecticide sprays or pour-ons
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