Animal Husbandry - Study Mode
[#511] 'Gapeworm' of poultry is
Correct Answer
(C) Syngamus trachea
Explanation
Solution: 'Gapeworm' of poultry is Syngamus trachea. A gapeworm (Syngamus trachea), also known as a red worm and forked worm, is a parasitic nematode worm that infects the tracheas of certain birds. The resulting disease, known as "gape" occurs when the worms clog and obstruct the airway. The worms are also known as "red worms" or "forked worms" due to their red colour and the permanent procreative conjunction of males and females.
[#512] Which of the following is used as energy source (not protein source)?
Correct Answer
(B) Salseed meal
Explanation
Solution: Salseed meal is used as energy source (not protein source). The seed meal is a forest-origin feedstuff and contains 9 - 10% protein and 2300 - 2800 kcal ME/kg energy. Because of its high tannin content (12 - 13%), it cannot use in poultry rations in higher quantities. The seed contains 19 - 20% of oil. The oil is used as a substitute for butter and also in confectionaries and eatables. The oil cakes remaining after oil extraction contain 10 - 12% protein and are used as feed for chicken.
[#513] Jamnapari is native of
Correct Answer
(D) UP
Explanation
Solution: Jamnapari is native of UP. Jamnapari or Jamunapari is an Indian breed of domestic goat originating in Uttar Pradesh. It has exported to Indonesia, where it is known as the Etawah. It is bred for both milk and meat. The name is derived from the Yamuna river. The Jamnapari male can weigh up to 40 kg, while females can reach around 30 kg depending upon climate and environmental condition.
[#514] Heat cycle of buffalo is
Correct Answer
(A) 21 days
Explanation
Solution: Heat cycle of buffalo is 21 days. The mean length of the oestrous cycle is 21 days, with greater variation than observed in cattle. The signs of oestrus in buffalo are less overt than in cattle and homosexual behaviour between females is rare. The duration of oestrus is 5 - 27 h, with ovulation occurring 24 - 48 h (mean 34 h) after the onset of oestrus.
[#515] Ringing practiced in
Correct Answer
(A) Sheep
Explanation
Solution: Ringing practiced in Sheep. The removal of a circle of wool from around the pizzle of a male sheep is known as ringing. Ringing is cutting wool around the sheath.