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How to Care for Buffaloes - Quiz
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 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) 50 gallons
B) 10-20 gallons
C) No water
D) 1 gallon
  • 3. What is a common health problem in buffaloes related to their hooves?
A) Coughing
B) Sneezing
C) Foot rot
D) Hair loss
  • 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) Daily
B) According to veterinarian recommendations
C) Never
D) Only when they look sick
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a water buffalo?
A) 1-2 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 50+ years
D) 25-30 years
  • 7. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo?
A) Constant lying down
B) Alert and active behavior
C) Excessive drooling
D) Lethargy and isolation
  • 8. What type of enclosure is best for buffaloes?
A) Weak fencing
B) Electric fencing at high voltage
C) Strong fencing to prevent escape
D) No fencing at all
  • 9. Which mineral is particularly important for buffalo bone development?
A) Sodium
B) Iron
C) Potassium
D) Calcium
  • 10. What is the best time to provide supplemental feed to buffaloes?
A) Only at night
B) During periods of drought or poor pasture
C) When pasture is abundant
D) Never
  • 11. What is the gestation period for a buffalo?
A) 400 days
B) Approximately 310-340 days
C) 200 days
D) 150 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) Early detection and prevention of diseases
B) Only when they are very old
C) Completely unnecessary
D) To annoy the buffaloes
  • 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) With electric shock
B) Aggressively and loudly
C) Calmly and gently
D) By throwing rocks
  • 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) Salt, phosphorus, and trace minerals
C) Plastic only
D) Sugar only
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of a wallow for buffaloes?
A) Hiding
B) Drinking water
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) Protection from heat stress
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) Meat and milk production
C) They are harmful to the environment
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) 100 buffaloes per acre
C) Unlimited
D) Depends on pasture quality and rainfall
  • 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 makes them grow faster
B) Provides antibodies for immunity
C) It's only for human consumption
D) It's poisonous
  • 25. How can you prevent bullying among buffaloes?
A) Encourage fighting
B) Tie them up
C) Ignore it
D) Provide ample space and resources
  • 26. What is the best way to identify individual buffaloes?
A) Tying ribbons on them
B) Spray painting
C) Ear tags or microchips
D) Cutting their horns
  • 27. What type of vaccination is typically given to buffaloes?
A) Only human vaccines
B) Against diseases that don't exist
C) Against common livestock diseases in the region
D) Vaccines are never necessary
  • 28. What is a potential danger associated with handling buffaloes?
A) They cannot move
B) They are always friendly
C) They can be aggressive if threatened
D) They are very small and weak
  • 29. What is important to observe when examining buffalo feces?
A) Smell only
B) Ignoring it
C) Consistency and presence of parasites
D) Color only
  • 30. What is a common method for controlling external parasites on buffaloes?
A) Ignoring the parasites
B) Washing with soap and water
C) Insecticide sprays or pour-ons
D) Painting them
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