Animal Husbandry - Study Mode
[#241] Bunostomum trigonocephalum is hook worms of
Correct Answer
(A) Sheep and Goat
Explanation
Solution: Bunostomum trigonocephalum is hook worm of Sheep and goats. Bunostomum is a genus of nematodes of the small intestine of ruminants and camelids. The worms are stout and measure 1 - 3 centimetres (0.4 - 1.2 in) in length. The life cycle is direct, with a prepatent period of 30 - 56 days. Eggs hatch on the ground and develop into infective larvae in several weeks. Larvae penetrate through the skin or are ingested and then migrate to the respiratory system, are coughed up and swallowed and finally reach the small intestine.
[#242] The gestation period of buffalo is
Correct Answer
(B) 307 days
Explanation
Solution: The gestation period of buffalo is 307 days. Gestation is the period of development during the carrying of an embryo, and later fetus, inside viviparous animals (the embryo develops within the parent). The time interval of gestation is called the gestation period. The gestation period in buffalo is 280 - 334 days from the Serviced/Exposed Date. They have an average gestation period of 307 days.
[#243] Origin of Marino sheep is
Correct Answer
(A) Spain
Explanation
Solution: The origin of Marino sheep in Spain. The Merino is a breed or group breeds of domestic sheep, characterized by very fine soft wool. It was established in Spain near the end of the Middle Ages. The three theories of the origins of the Merino breed in Spain are the importation of north African flocks in the 12 th century. Merino is an excellent forager and very adaptable. It is bred predominantly for its wool, and its carcass size is generally smaller than that of sheep bred for meat.
[#244] Gillnet disease is caused by
Correct Answer
(B) bacteria
Explanation
Solution: Gillnet disease is caused by bacteria. Bacterial gill disease typically occurs as a result of poor living conditions, such as overcrowding, poor water quality, high organic debris, increased temperature of the water, and increased ammonia levels. It is characterized by the presence of large numbers of filamentous bacteria on the gills accompanied by fusing and clubbing of the gill filaments.
[#245] The synonym of Anjan grass is
Correct Answer
(A) Dhaman
Explanation
Solution: The synonym of Anjan grass is Dhaman. Cenchrus ciliaris is a species of grass native to most of Africa, southern Asia, southern Iran, and the extreme south of Europe. Other names by which this grass is known to include dhaman grass, anjan grass, koluk katai and buffelgrass. It is a perennial grass growing 20 to 120 cm tall. The leaves are linear, 3 to 25 cm long and 4 to 10 mm wide. The flowers are produced in a panicle 2 to 14 cm long and 1 to 2.6 cm wide. It is a deep-rooted grass, tolerates drought, and will grow at altitudes of up to 2,000 m.