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