Animal Husbandry - Study Mode

[#161] Silent heat dominant in
Correct Answer

(C) Buffalo

Explanation

Solution: Silent heat dominant in Buffalo. Silent heats occur when not enough progesterone is being produced. Progesterone acts along with oestrogen to manifest itself in visual signs of heat in a cow or heifer. Silent heat is a condition in which the buffalos do not exhibit the behavioral symptoms of estrus (heat), although the physiological symptoms of estrus are present. As a result of silent heat, animals become repeat breeders and fail to maintain the estrus regularity and cyclicity.

[#162] Tallest breed of sheep in India
Correct Answer

(A) Nellore

Explanation

Solution: Tallest breed of sheep in India is Nellore. The Nellore is a meat sheep breed native to northern Andhra Pradesh, primarily the Nellore and Prakasham districts. Nellore is the tallest breed of sheep in India, resembling goats in appearance. It has a long face and long ears with the body densely covered with short hair.

[#163] What are cowper's glands?
Correct Answer

(B) Accessory sex glands

Explanation

Solution: Cowper's glands are Accessory sex glands. Cowper's glands are pea sized glands present inferior to the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. They produce thick clear mucus before ejaculation that drains into the spongy urethra. The bulbourethral gland or Cowper's gland, which is homologous to the Bartholin's gland in females, produces a pre-ejaculate that cleanses and lubricates the urethra before the arrival of the semen.

[#164] Wallowing is the characteristics of
Correct Answer

(B) Buffalo

Explanation

Solution: Wallowing is characteristic of Buffalo. Wallowing in animals is comfort behaviour during which an animal rolls about or lies in mud, water, or snow. To thermoregulate, they rely on wallowing in water or mud to cool the body. These animals lack functional sweat glands and are almost incapable of panting.

[#165] During surgery arterial bleeding is controlled by
Correct Answer

(D) Rat tooth forceps

Explanation

Solution: During surgery arterial bleeding is controlled by Rat tooth forceps. These forceps are used to hold (grip) skin/dense tissue. They have interdigitating teeth to hold tissue without slipping. They do cause a degree of tissue damage so should not be used on delicate tissue and care should be taken when operating on animals with thin delicate skin.