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How to Care for Buffaloes
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the primary diet of buffaloes?
A) Meat
B) Grass and forage
C) Grain only
D) Fish
  • 2. How much water do buffaloes typically need per day?
A) No water
B) 50 gallons
C) 10-20 gallons
D) 1 gallon
  • 3. What is a common health problem in buffaloes related to their hooves?
A) Hair loss
B) Sneezing
C) Foot rot
D) Coughing
  • 4. Which of the following is a crucial aspect of buffalo shelter?
A) Darkness at all times
B) Constant music
C) Exposure to constant sunlight
D) Protection from extreme weather
  • 5. How often should buffaloes typically be dewormed?
A) Daily
B) Never
C) Only when they look sick
D) According to veterinarian recommendations
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a water buffalo?
A) 5-10 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 50+ years
D) 1-2 years
  • 7. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo?
A) Alert and active behavior
B) Lethargy and isolation
C) Excessive drooling
D) Constant lying down
  • 8. What type of enclosure is best for buffaloes?
A) No fencing at all
B) Strong fencing to prevent escape
C) Electric fencing at high voltage
D) Weak fencing
  • 9. Which mineral is particularly important for buffalo bone development?
A) Iron
B) Sodium
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) Approximately 310-340 days
B) 400 days
C) 200 days
D) 150 days
  • 12. What is a good way to manage buffalo waste?
A) Burning
B) Dumping in rivers
C) Ignoring it
D) Composting
  • 13. Why is regular veterinary check-up important?
A) Only when they are very old
B) To annoy the buffaloes
C) Early detection and prevention of diseases
D) Completely unnecessary
  • 14. What role do buffaloes play in some agricultural systems?
A) Plowing fields
B) Planting seeds
C) Weeding
D) Harvesting crops
  • 15. What is the best way to handle a buffalo?
A) Calmly and gently
B) Aggressively and loudly
C) By throwing rocks
D) With electric shock
  • 16. What should you do if you suspect a buffalo is sick?
A) Give it human medication
B) Ignore it
C) Wait and see if it gets better on its own
D) Contact a veterinarian immediately
  • 17. What should be included in a buffalo's mineral supplement?
A) Sand only
B) Sugar only
C) Plastic only
D) Salt, phosphorus, and trace minerals
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of a wallow for buffaloes?
A) Temperature regulation and parasite control
B) Sleeping
C) Hiding
D) Drinking water
  • 19. How can you prevent the spread of disease among buffaloes?
A) Overcrowd them
B) Share needles
C) Ignore sick animals
D) Quarantine new animals
  • 20. What is the importance of providing shade for buffaloes?
A) To hide them from predators
B) To prevent them from eating grass
C) To make them sleepy
D) Protection from heat stress
  • 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) 100 buffaloes per acre
B) Unlimited
C) Depends on pasture quality and rainfall
D) Zero, buffaloes should never be on pasture
  • 23. What type of bedding is suitable for buffaloes?
A) No bedding required
B) Straw or wood shavings
C) Concrete only
D) Metal shavings
  • 24. What is colostrum important for newborn buffalo calves?
A) Provides antibodies for immunity
B) It's poisonous
C) It makes them grow faster
D) It's only for human consumption
  • 25. How can you prevent bullying among buffaloes?
A) Provide ample space and resources
B) Ignore it
C) Tie them up
D) Encourage fighting
  • 26. What is the best way to identify individual buffaloes?
A) Cutting their horns
B) Ear tags or microchips
C) Tying ribbons on them
D) Spray painting
  • 27. What type of vaccination is typically given to buffaloes?
A) Only human vaccines
B) Against common livestock diseases in the region
C) Vaccines are never necessary
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) Smell only
B) Consistency and presence of parasites
C) Color only
D) Ignoring it
  • 30. What is a common method for controlling external parasites on buffaloes?
A) Washing with soap and water
B) Ignoring the parasites
C) Painting them
D) Insecticide sprays or pour-ons
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