Animal Husbandry - Study Mode
[#361] What is the best time to sit hen on eggs?
Correct Answer
(B) Night
Explanation
Solution: Night is the best time to sit hen on eggs. The best time to set a hen is at night, as at this time she is more likely to settle down. Besides, when eggs are put under the hen at night the chicken is more likely to hatch on the night of the 21 st day, and will have the whole night to rest and gain strength.
[#362] Diseases transmitted from man to lower vertebrate animals called as
Correct Answer
(A) Zooanthropozoonosis
Explanation
Solution: Diseases transmitted from man to lower vertebrate animals are called Zooanthropozoonosis. A reverse zoonosis, also known as a zooanthroponosis or anthroponosis, is a pathogen reservoired in humans that is capable of being transmitted to non-human animals. It refers to pathogens sourced from humans and can include human to non-human animal transmission but also human to human transmission.
[#363] Heat in camel is known as
Correct Answer
(A) Musth
Explanation
Solution: Heat in camel is known as Musth. Camel is a seasonal breeder and their reproduction is different as compared to other livestock as both male and female come into heat during the breeding season. The terminology used in case of males is “Thoot”, “Rutt” or “Musth”. Usually, the heat period is from November to March.
[#364] An agent used against anaerobic bacteria as well as Protozoa is
Correct Answer
(B) Metronidazole
Explanation
Solution: An agent used against anaerobic bacteria as well as Protozoa is Metronidazole. Metronidazole is one of the mainstay drugs for the treatment of anaerobic infections. It is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of anaerobic and protozoal infections. Metronidazole has activity against protozoans like Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis, for which the drug was first approved as an effective treatment.
[#365] The normal life span of sheep is about
Correct Answer
(A) 10 - 12 years
Explanation
Solution: The normal life span of sheep is about 10 - 12 years. Sheep or domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are domesticated, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Domestic sheep are relatively small ruminants, usually with a crimped hair called wool and often with horns forming a lateral spiral. Domestic sheep on normal pastures begin to slowly decline from four years on, and the life expectancy of a sheep is 10 to 12 years, though some sheep may live as long as 20 years.