Animal Husbandry - Study Mode

[#261] Which of the following breed of buffalo having highest percentage of fat?
Correct Answer

(D) Bhadawari

Explanation

Solution: The breed of buffalo having highest percentage of fat is Bhadawari. Bhadwari is an improved water buffalo breed from Uttar Pradesh, India, that is kept for milk production mainly in the Agra and Etawah districts, and in the Bhind and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. Bhadawari buffaloes are specifically renowned for the high content of butterfat found in their milk, which ranges from 6.0 to as high as 12.5%.

[#262] Puberty in calf at age of
Correct Answer

(C) 12 months

Explanation

Solution: Puberty in calf at age of 12 months. In cattle, puberty onset occurs at approximately the same BW independent of feeding level. In heifers of large dairy breeds, onset of puberty usually occurs at 9 to 11 months of age and an average BW of 250 to 280 kg.

[#263] National Dairy Research Institute located at
Correct Answer

(A) Karnal

Explanation

Solution: National Dairy Research Institute located at Karnal. The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal is India's premier institute for dairy research. The institute was accorded the status of Deemed University in the year 1989. ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) at Karnal, Haryana is one of the premier institutes in the dairy sector, which has contributed a lot to the growth of the dairy industry and played a crucial role in India's development in milk production with its continuous research.

[#264] Nellore, Bellary, Mandya, Hassan, sheep breed is found in
Correct Answer

(D) Southern region

Explanation

Solution: Nellore, Bellary, Mandya, Hassan, sheep breed is found in Southern region. 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. This variety is fundamentally dispersed in Andhra Pradesh and a few pieces of Telangana. Bellary sheep prevails primarily in Bellary and Davangere districts and the adjoining areas of Haveri and Chitaradurga districts of Karntaka state. Mandya is found in the southern parts of the state. 'Bannnur' and 'Bandur' are synonyms for this breed. Mandya breed is known for its meaty conformation and meat quality. The Hassan breed of sheep as the name suggests is traditional to the Hassan district of Karnataka. They are small to medium animals and have a white bodies with light brown or black spots.

[#265] Galactopiosis is
Correct Answer

(B) Maintenance of lactation

Explanation

Solution: Galactopoiesis is Maintenance of lactation. Galactopoiesis is the maintenance of milk production. This stage requires prolactin. Growth hormone (GH) is structurally very similar to prolactin and independently contributes to its galactopoiesis.