Animal Husbandry - Study Mode

[#251] Central Institute for Research on buffaloes are situated at
Correct Answer

(B) Hisar

Explanation

Solution: Central Institute for Research on buffaloes is situated at Hisar. Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hisar, a publicly funded, institute for water buffalo research. It is located 170 kilometres (110 mi) from Delhi, at Hisar in the north Indian state of Haryana. It has a sub-campus, Bir Dosanjh, at Nabha. CIRB operates a nationwide network of 10 research centres working on breed improvement of the 7 main native breeds.

[#252] Age of broiler
Correct Answer

(A) 8 - 12 weeks

Explanation

Solution: Age of broiler is 8 - 12 weeks. A broiler is any chicken that is bred and raised specifically for meat production. Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Typically raised to about 5 pounds, they are usually processed between 7 and 9 weeks of age. Birds slaughtered between 8 and 12 weeks of age, typically weigh between 7 and 10 lbs.

[#253] Which of the following deficiency contribute to perosis?
Correct Answer

(D) Vitamin-812, Manganese, Choline, Biotin and Folicacid

Explanation

Solution: Vitamin-812, Manganese, Choline, Biotin and Folicacid deficiency contribute to perosis. Perosis or chondrodystrophy is encountered in young birds whose diet is deficient in manganese (Mn) or some of the following vitamins: choline, nicotic acid, pyridoxine, biotin or folic acid.

[#254] Most popular fine wool breed of world
Correct Answer

(D) Merino

Explanation

Solution: Most popular fine wool breed in world is Merino. The Merino is a breed or group breeds of domestic sheep, characterized by very fine soft wool. It's super-fine and soft. A single Merino wool fiber is $$frac{1}{3}$$ the diameter of a human hair. It's so fine that when it brushes up against skin, it bends out of the way.

[#255] Succulent feed contain moisture upto
Correct Answer

(A) 40 - 60%

Explanation

Solution: Succulent feed contains moisture upto 40 - 60%. Succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The habitats of these water-preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts, but succulents may be found even in alpine ecosystems growing in rocky soil. That is why these are characterized by their ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew.