Dairy Animals Nutrition and Diseases Quiz

What are the two types of food requirements for dairy animals?

Maintenance requirement and milk-producing requirement

Which animals primarily cause skin diseases in cattle?

External parasites

What is the main purpose of poultry farming?

To raise domestic fowls for egg production and meat

Which breed is exotic among the options Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, and Brown Swiss?

Brown Swiss Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for milk-producing females?

Milch animals Signup and view all the answers

Why are exotic or foreign breeds often selected for dairy farming?

Because they produce higher milk yields Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of cross-breeding programmes between Indian and foreign breeds?

Developing new broiler varieties Signup and view all the answers

Why are broiler chickens fed with vitamin-rich supplementary feed?

For good growth rate and feed efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in good management practices for poultry birds?

Appropriate vaccination for disease prevention Signup and view all the answers

How do the housing requirements of broilers differ from egg layers?

Broilers have different environmental needs Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep the level of vitamins A and K high in poultry feeds?

To prevent infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

How can the occurrence of infectious diseases be prevented in poultry fowl?

Using adequate vaccination measures Signup and view all the answers

What does cattle husbandry involve?

Rearing cows for milk and draught labor Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor influencing milk production in cattle?

The breed of the cattle Signup and view all the answers

What are milk-producing females called?

Dairy animals Signup and view all the answers

How can milk production be increased in cattle?

By increasing the lactation period Signup and view all the answers

Which cattle breeds are selected for long lactation periods?

Exotic or foreign breeds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cross-breeding in cattle husbandry?

To get animals with desired qualities like long lactation periods and disease resistance Signup and view all the answers