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LaMancha goat is noted for its straight face and apparent lack of, or much reduced, ______.
LaMancha goat is noted for its straight face and apparent lack of, or much reduced, ______.
ears
LaMancha goat's ears are of 2 types: Gopher ears and ______ ears.
LaMancha goat's ears are of 2 types: Gopher ears and ______ ears.
Elf
LaMancha goat produces milk with a butterfat content of ______.
LaMancha goat produces milk with a butterfat content of ______.
3.7%
Nili Ravi buffalo originated from ______ and Pakistan.
Nili Ravi buffalo originated from ______ and Pakistan.
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Murrah buffalo is ______ in color with a spirally curved horn.
Murrah buffalo is ______ in color with a spirally curved horn.
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Murrah buffalo is a breed of buffalo from ______.
Murrah buffalo is a breed of buffalo from ______.
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LaMancha goat is a medium-sized breed with a calm, quiet, and gentle ______.
LaMancha goat is a medium-sized breed with a calm, quiet, and gentle ______.
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Murrah buffalo has a spirally curved ______.
Murrah buffalo has a spirally curved ______.
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The milk fat content of Nili Ravi buffalo is about ______.
The milk fat content of Nili Ravi buffalo is about ______.
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Murrah buffalo is known for its high ______ production.
Murrah buffalo is known for its high ______ production.
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Study Notes
Dairy Buffalo Breeds
- River Buffalo: Known for excellent milk production, yielding 1,500 to 2,500 kg per lactation.
- Murrah: Highly efficient milk and butter fat producer in India with 7% milk fat content.
- Nili Ravi: Found in Punjab, characterized by black color and lightly coiled small horns. Produces 1,500 to 1,850 kg of milk per lactation.
Philippine Carabao
- Swamp Type Buffalo: Primarily used for draft work; has a strong broad body with a normal black coat.
- Milk Production: Generally low yield, approximately 1 to 2 liters per day. Efforts have been made to crossbreed with imported breeds to enhance milk output.
Milking Shorthorn
- Origin: A dual-purpose, medium-sized breed from Northeastern England.
- Coat Color: Can be red, red with white markings, white, or roan.
- Milk Composition: Produces milk containing 4% fat and 3.5% protein.
Aussie Red
- Breeding Composition: A hybrid of Scandinavian Red and various Australian Red breeds like Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn.
- Milk Characteristic: Known for high protein yields, producing milk in large volumes with strong composition.
Tropical Dairy Cattle Breeds
- Tharparkar: Originates from West Pakistan; recognized for its white coat and hump.
- Heat Tolerance: Resistant to heat and ticks, different from Bos taurus breeds.
- Milk Yield: Lower yield compared to other breeds, but with higher fat content; produces about 2,500 kg per lactation.
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Test your knowledge on dairy buffalo breeds, including characteristics and milk production. Learn about popular breeds like Murrah and Nili Ravi, known for their efficiency in milk and butterfat production.
