Animal Husbandry - Study Mode
[#276] Gestation period in buffalo is
Correct Answer
(A) 310 days
Explanation
Solution: Gestation period in buffalo is 310 days. Gestation is defined as the time between conception and birth. A fetus grows and develops in the womb during gestation. Gestation is longer in buffalo than cattle, varying from 305 to 320 days for the river buffalo and from 320 to 340 days for the swamp buffalo. Pregnancy is routinely diagnosed by rectal palpation of the uterus from about 40 to 45 days following insemination.
[#277] Buffalo milk is rich source of following minerals
Correct Answer
(D) Calcium and phosphorus
Explanation
Solution: Buffalo milk is a rich source of Calcium and phosphorus. Buffalo milk also has vitamins and minerals. The average calcium content of buffalo milk was reported to be 180 mg/100 g. Magnesium and phosphorous content of buffalo milk ranged between 16 to 30 mg/100 g and 89 to 137 mg/100 g, respectively.
[#278] Stiff lamb disease caused by deficiency of
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(A) Vitamin E
Explanation
Solution: Stiff lamb disease is caused by deficiency of Vitamin E. White muscle disease, also known as stiff lamb disease, is a nutritional muscular dystrophy caused by a deficiency of selenium or vitamin E. In lambs, the disease typically occurs between 3 and 8 weeks of age but may occur in older lambs as well. Progressive paralysis occurs, which is evident through the following symptoms: arched back, difficulty moving and an open shouldered stance.
[#279] The feed which is fed 'whole' to poultry but 'crushed' to cattle and pig
Correct Answer
(A) Pearl millet
Explanation
Solution: The feed which is fed 'whole' to poultry but 'crushed' to cattle and pigs is Pearl millet. Pearl millet is a suitable feed ingredient for poultry diets. Up to 50% pearl millet can be added to broiler diets without adversely affecting performance. Pearl millet is higher in methionine than corn, alleviating some of the need for synthetic methionine supplementation in organic poultry diets. Pearl millet is hard-hulled and should be ground before being fed to livestock. It should be finely ground.
[#280] The gestation period of sheep is
Correct Answer
(C) 144 - 152 days
Explanation
Solution: The gestation period of sheep is 144 - 152 days. Gestation is defined as the time between conception and birth. A foetus grows and develops in the womb during gestation. The average gestation length or length of pregnancy for sheep varies from 144 to 152 days. Individual pregnancies may vary from 138 to 159 days.