Animal Husbandry - Study Mode
[#336] Growth of brucella organisms is favored due to
Correct Answer
(A) Erythritol
Explanation
Solution: Growth of brucella organisms is favored due to Erythritol. Erythritol is a four-carbon sugar preferentially utilized by Brucella spp. The presence of erythritol in the placentas of goats, cows, and pigs has been used to explain the localization of Brucella to these sites and the subsequent accumulation of large amounts of bacteria, eventually leading to abortion.
[#337] Sway back condition is seen due to deficiency of
Correct Answer
(A) Cu
Explanation
Solution: A swayback condition is seen due to a deficiency of Cu. Swayback is caused by copper deficiency during the prenatal/neonatal period. This condition is caused by bilateral, symmetric loss of myelin in the dorsolateral spinal cord tracts and the cerebral white matter. It is a disease characterized by acquired copper deficiency which primarily manifests as myeloneuropathy.
[#338] The protein content in sheep milk is about
Correct Answer
(D) 8.5%
Explanation
Solution: The protein content in sheep milk is about 8.5%. Sheep milk contains 3 times more of this type of protein than goat's or cow's milk which also contributes to better digestibility. The whey protein in sheep milk is very digestible. The protein content of sheep milk is so high, it is not recommended for babies up to 12 months.
[#339] Number of egg formed from 1 pri oocyte is
Correct Answer
(D) 1
Explanation
Solution: The number of eggs formed from 1 pri oocyte is 1. An oocyte is an immature egg (an immature ovum). Oocytes develop to maturity from within a follicle. These follicles are found in the outside layer of the ovaries. One oocyte each cycle will become a mature egg and be ovulated from its follicle. This process is known as ovulation.
[#340] Merino developed in
Correct Answer
(A) France
Explanation
Solution: Merino developed in France. The Merino is a breed or group breeds of domestic sheep, characterized by very fine soft wool. The early origin of the Australian Merino breed involved different stocks from Cape Colony, England, Saxony, France and America and although different Merino strains are bred today in Australia. It 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.