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How to Care for Buffaloes
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 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) 1 gallon
C) 50 gallons
D) 10-20 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) Darkness at all times
B) Constant music
C) Protection from extreme weather
D) Exposure to constant sunlight
  • 5. How often should buffaloes typically be dewormed?
A) Only when they look sick
B) Never
C) According to veterinarian recommendations
D) Daily
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a water buffalo?
A) 25-30 years
B) 50+ years
C) 5-10 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 7. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo?
A) Lethargy and isolation
B) Constant lying down
C) Excessive drooling
D) Alert and active behavior
  • 8. What type of enclosure is best for buffaloes?
A) Strong fencing to prevent escape
B) No fencing at all
C) Electric fencing at high voltage
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) During periods of drought or poor pasture
B) Never
C) When pasture is abundant
D) Only at night
  • 11. What is the gestation period for a buffalo?
A) 400 days
B) Approximately 310-340 days
C) 150 days
D) 200 days
  • 12. What is a good way to manage buffalo waste?
A) Dumping in rivers
B) Burning
C) Ignoring it
D) Composting
  • 13. Why is regular veterinary check-up important?
A) Early detection and prevention of diseases
B) Completely unnecessary
C) To annoy the buffaloes
D) Only when they are very old
  • 14. What role do buffaloes play in some agricultural systems?
A) Plowing fields
B) Weeding
C) Harvesting crops
D) Planting seeds
  • 15. What is the best way to handle a buffalo?
A) By throwing rocks
B) Aggressively and loudly
C) With electric shock
D) Calmly and gently
  • 16. What should you do if you suspect a buffalo is sick?
A) Wait and see if it gets better on its own
B) Contact a veterinarian immediately
C) Give it human medication
D) Ignore it
  • 17. What should be included in a buffalo's mineral supplement?
A) Sand only
B) Plastic only
C) Salt, phosphorus, and trace minerals
D) Sugar only
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of a wallow for buffaloes?
A) Hiding
B) Sleeping
C) Drinking water
D) Temperature regulation and parasite control
  • 19. How can you prevent the spread of disease among buffaloes?
A) Share needles
B) Quarantine new animals
C) Overcrowd them
D) Ignore sick animals
  • 20. What is the importance of providing shade for buffaloes?
A) Protection from heat stress
B) To make them sleepy
C) To prevent them from eating grass
D) To hide them from predators
  • 21. Which of the following is a benefit of raising buffaloes?
A) They eat all the crops
B) They are not useful
C) Meat and milk production
D) They are harmful to the environment
  • 22. What is the ideal stocking rate for buffaloes on pasture?
A) Unlimited
B) Depends on pasture quality and rainfall
C) Zero, buffaloes should never be on pasture
D) 100 buffaloes per acre
  • 23. What type of bedding is suitable for buffaloes?
A) Concrete only
B) Metal shavings
C) Straw or wood shavings
D) No bedding required
  • 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) Tie them up
B) Provide ample space and resources
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) Spray painting
D) Cutting their horns
  • 27. What type of vaccination is typically given to buffaloes?
A) Only human vaccines
B) Vaccines are never necessary
C) Against common livestock diseases in the region
D) Against diseases that don't exist
  • 28. What is a potential danger associated with handling buffaloes?
A) They are very small and weak
B) They are always friendly
C) They cannot move
D) They can be aggressive if threatened
  • 29. What is important to observe when examining buffalo feces?
A) Ignoring it
B) Smell only
C) Color only
D) Consistency and presence of parasites
  • 30. What is a common method for controlling external parasites on buffaloes?
A) Painting them
B) Ignoring the parasites
C) Washing with soap and water
D) Insecticide sprays or pour-ons
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