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What are the components of honey?
What are the components of honey?
Sugar, water, minerals (calcium, iron), vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, and pollen
What is the purpose of wax secretion by worker bees?
What is the purpose of wax secretion by worker bees?
Wax is secreted by worker bees for construction of bee-hives.
Why is honey considered a direct source of energy?
Why is honey considered a direct source of energy?
Honey provides energy to the body.
Name three local varieties of honey bees used in India for commercial honey production.
Name three local varieties of honey bees used in India for commercial honey production.
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What are the reasons for preferring Apis mellifera (Italian bee) for honey production in India?
What are the reasons for preferring Apis mellifera (Italian bee) for honey production in India?
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Which exotic variety of honey bee is introduced in India for commercial honey production?
Which exotic variety of honey bee is introduced in India for commercial honey production?
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Why do cattle need balanced rations?
Why do cattle need balanced rations?
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Which type of parasites mainly cause skin diseases in cattle?
Which type of parasites mainly cause skin diseases in cattle?
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How do feed additives contribute to dairy animal health?
How do feed additives contribute to dairy animal health?
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What is the primary purpose of vaccinations given to farm animals?
What is the primary purpose of vaccinations given to farm animals?
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Why are improved poultry breeds developed and farmed?
Why are improved poultry breeds developed and farmed?
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Why are exotic breeds like Jersey and Brown Swiss selected for long lactation periods?
Why are exotic breeds like Jersey and Brown Swiss selected for long lactation periods?
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How can the lactation period affect milk production in cattle?
How can the lactation period affect milk production in cattle?
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Why is cross-breeding exotic and local cattle breeds a common practice?
Why is cross-breeding exotic and local cattle breeds a common practice?
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Which factor plays a crucial role in humane farming practices for dairy animals?
Which factor plays a crucial role in humane farming practices for dairy animals?
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What distinguishes maintenance food requirement from milk-producing food requirement in dairy animals?
What distinguishes maintenance food requirement from milk-producing food requirement in dairy animals?
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