Cattle Breeds Improvement Methods Quiz

Improving Cattle Breeds

• Indigenous milch breed of cattle can increase milk production by increasing the lactation period.
• Exotic breeds (e.g. Jersey, Brown Swiss) are selected for long lactation periods, while local breeds (e.g. Red Sindhi, Sahiwal) show excellent resistance to diseases.
• Cross-breeding exotic and local breeds can result in animals with both desired qualities.

Cattle Farming

• Proper cleaning and shelter facilities are required for humane farming, animal health, and clean milk production.
• Animals require regular brushing to remove dirt and loose hair.
• Sheltered sheds with sloping floors are necessary to protect animals from rain, heat, and cold.

Cattle Nutrition

• Dairy animals have two types of food requirements: maintenance requirement and milk producing requirement.
• Animal feed consists of roughage (high in fibre) and concentrates (low in fibre, high in proteins and nutrients).
• Balanced rations containing all nutrients in proportionate amounts are necessary for cattle health.
• Feed additives with micronutrients can promote health and milk output.

Cattle Health

• Cattle can suffer from various diseases that reduce milk production and cause death.
• Healthy animals feed regularly and have a normal posture.
• External parasites (e.g. skin diseases) and internal parasites (e.g. worms, flukes) affect cattle health.
• Vaccinations are given to farm animals against viral and bacterial diseases.

Poultry Farming

• Poultry farming involves raising domestic fowl for egg production and chicken meat.
• Improved poultry breeds are developed for egg production (layers) and meat production (broilers).