12 Questions
What can be done to increase milk production in cattle?
Increasing the lactation period
Why are exotic breeds like Jersey and Brown Swiss selected for long lactation periods?
For their ability to have longer lactation periods
What is an important factor for proper shelter facilities for dairy animals?
Ensuring proper ventilation and protection from extreme weather conditions
Why is regular brushing important for dairy animals?
To prevent diseases
What are the two types of food requirements for dairy animals mentioned in the text?
Maintenance and milk producing requirements
Why are local breeds like Red Sindhi and Sahiwal preferred for their resistance to diseases?
For their excellent disease resistance
What are the two main components of animal feed mentioned in the text?
Roughage and concentrates
Why is it important for cattle to have balanced rations according to the text?
To promote health and milk output
What is the primary function of feed additives containing micronutrients mentioned in the text?
Promote animal health and milk output
How do external parasites affect cattle according to the text?
Mainly cause skin diseases
What is the purpose of vaccinations given to farm animals as mentioned in the text?
Against major viral and bacterial diseases
Why is poultry farming undertaken according to the text?
For egg production and chicken meat
Study Notes
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).
Test your knowledge on improving cattle breeds through methods such as cross-breeding exotic and local breeds. Learn about increasing milk production by extending lactation periods and selecting breeds with disease resistance.
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