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