How to Raise Buffaloes - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary reason for raising buffaloes?
A) Meat and Milk Production
B) Racing
C) Pet Ownership
D) Guard Animals
  • 2. What type of climate are buffaloes best suited for?
A) Extremely Arid
B) Warm and Humid
C) Cold and Dry
D) High Altitude
  • 3. What is the average gestation period for a buffalo?
A) 400 days
B) 283 days
C) 310-340 days
D) 150 days
  • 4. What is the ideal fencing material for buffaloes?
A) Electric Fence Only
B) Wooden Post and Rail
C) Barbed Wire
D) Strong Woven Wire
  • 5. What is a common health issue in buffaloes?
A) Mange
B) Foot Rot
C) Rabies
D) Coccidiosis
  • 6. What type of grazing management is recommended for buffaloes?
A) Continuous Grazing
B) Zero Grazing
C) Rotational Grazing
D) Strip Grazing
  • 7. Which of these feeds is NOT commonly used for buffaloes?
A) Silage
B) Hay
C) Grains
D) Dog Food
  • 8. What is the average lifespan of a buffalo?
A) 10-15 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 35-40 years
D) 25-30 years
  • 9. What is an important mineral supplement for buffaloes?
A) Carbon
B) Radon
C) Sulfur
D) Calcium
  • 10. What is the best time of day to milk buffaloes?
A) Early Morning
B) Midday
C) Late Night
D) Any Time
  • 11. What is the recommended water source for buffaloes?
A) Polluted River
B) Clean and Abundant
C) Stagnant Water
D) Salty and Scarce
  • 12. How often should buffaloes be dewormed?
A) Every day
B) Regularly, as needed
C) Never
D) Only once in their lifetime
  • 13. What is the primary benefit of wallowing for buffaloes?
A) Exercise
B) Social Interaction
C) Thermoregulation
D) Hiding from Predators
  • 14. What is a common method of buffalo identification?
A) Tattoos
B) GPS Tracking
C) Ear Tagging
D) Painting
  • 15. What is the ideal age to begin breeding buffalo heifers?
A) 2-3 years
B) 5 years
C) 1 year
D) 6 months
  • 16. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo calf?
A) Vigorous Nursing
B) Weight Loss
C) Lethargy
D) Diarrhea
  • 17. What is the most important factor in buffalo calf survival?
A) Colostrum Intake
B) Confinement
C) No Human Interaction
D) Early Weaning
  • 18. Which of the following is a working breed of Buffalo?
A) Angus
B) Hereford
C) Holstein
D) Murrah
  • 19. What is the name for a young female buffalo that has not yet calved?
A) Heifer
B) Calf
C) Cow
D) Bull
  • 20. What is the process of removing horns from buffaloes called?
A) Deboning
B) Descaling
C) Dehorning
D) Polishing
  • 21. What is the term for giving birth in Buffalo?
A) Calving
B) Kidding
C) Lambing
D) Farrowing
  • 22. What is the ideal stocking rate for buffaloes per acre of pasture?
A) 10 buffaloes
B) 20 buffaloes
C) 50 buffaloes
D) Varies greatly on location/pasture
  • 23. What is the main consideration when selecting breeding buffaloes?
A) Coat color
B) Horn size
C) Age
D) Genetic potential and health
  • 24. What is a common disease that affects buffaloes' lungs?
A) Ringworm
B) Pneumonia
C) Foot Rot
D) Brucellosis
  • 25. What is the recommended method for weaning buffalo calves?
A) Never Weaning
B) Gradual Weaning
C) Abrupt Weaning
D) Forced Weaning
  • 26. What is a tool used to manage and restrain Buffalo?
A) Head Gate
B) Bird Net
C) Catapult
D) Wind Chime
  • 27. What is the main nutrient in buffalo milk?
A) Fat
B) Sugar
C) Fiber
D) Protein
  • 28. What is the best way to treat wounds on a buffalo?
A) Apply mud to the wound
B) Wrap the wound tightly
C) Ignore the wound
D) Clean and disinfect the wound
  • 29. Which country has the largest population of buffaloes?
A) India
B) United States
C) Australia
D) Brazil
  • 30. What is a major advantage of Buffalo farming?
A) Low price products
B) Easily trainable
C) Hardy, disease resistant
D) Always docile
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