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How to Raise Buffaloes
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the primary reason for raising buffaloes?
A) Guard Animals
B) Racing
C) Meat and Milk Production
D) Pet Ownership
  • 2. What type of climate are buffaloes best suited for?
A) High Altitude
B) Extremely Arid
C) Cold and Dry
D) Warm and Humid
  • 3. What is the average gestation period for a buffalo?
A) 283 days
B) 150 days
C) 310-340 days
D) 400 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) Coccidiosis
B) Mange
C) Foot Rot
D) Rabies
  • 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) Grains
B) Silage
C) Hay
D) Dog Food
  • 8. What is the average lifespan of a buffalo?
A) 25-30 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 35-40 years
  • 9. What is an important mineral supplement for buffaloes?
A) Radon
B) Carbon
C) Calcium
D) Sulfur
  • 10. What is the best time of day to milk buffaloes?
A) Early Morning
B) Late Night
C) Midday
D) Any Time
  • 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) Regularly, as needed
D) Only once in their lifetime
  • 13. What is the primary benefit of wallowing for buffaloes?
A) Social Interaction
B) Hiding from Predators
C) Thermoregulation
D) Exercise
  • 14. What is a common method of buffalo identification?
A) GPS Tracking
B) Tattoos
C) Painting
D) Ear Tagging
  • 15. What is the ideal age to begin breeding buffalo heifers?
A) 6 months
B) 5 years
C) 2-3 years
D) 1 year
  • 16. What is a sign of a healthy buffalo calf?
A) Lethargy
B) Vigorous Nursing
C) Diarrhea
D) Weight Loss
  • 17. What is the most important factor in buffalo calf survival?
A) Early Weaning
B) No Human Interaction
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) Bull
B) Calf
C) Cow
D) Heifer
  • 20. What is the process of removing horns from buffaloes called?
A) Descaling
B) Dehorning
C) Deboning
D) Polishing
  • 21. What is the term for giving birth in Buffalo?
A) Calving
B) Farrowing
C) Lambing
D) Kidding
  • 22. What is the ideal stocking rate for buffaloes per acre of pasture?
A) Varies greatly on location/pasture
B) 10 buffaloes
C) 20 buffaloes
D) 50 buffaloes
  • 23. What is the main consideration when selecting breeding buffaloes?
A) Horn size
B) Age
C) Coat color
D) Genetic potential and health
  • 24. What is a common disease that affects buffaloes' lungs?
A) Pneumonia
B) Ringworm
C) Brucellosis
D) Foot Rot
  • 25. What is the recommended method for weaning buffalo calves?
A) Never Weaning
B) Gradual Weaning
C) Forced Weaning
D) Abrupt Weaning
  • 26. What is a tool used to manage and restrain Buffalo?
A) Head Gate
B) Bird Net
C) Catapult
D) Wind Chime
  • 27. What is the main nutrient in buffalo milk?
A) Sugar
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Fiber
  • 28. What is the best way to treat wounds on a buffalo?
A) Apply mud to the wound
B) Ignore the wound
C) Wrap the wound tightly
D) Clean and disinfect the wound
  • 29. Which country has the largest population of buffaloes?
A) Australia
B) United States
C) Brazil
D) India
  • 30. What is a major advantage of Buffalo farming?
A) Always docile
B) Low price products
C) Hardy, disease resistant
D) Easily trainable
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