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Cattle Flashcards

1
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How many livestock breeds does India possess as of 2024?

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India has 219 livestock breeds.

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How many breeds of cattle are there in India?

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There are 53 breeds of cattle in India.

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What is the first synthetic cattle breed registered in India?

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Frieswal cattle.

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Name the three classifications of cattle breeds based on purpose.

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Milch (Dairy), Draught, and Dual-purpose (Milch + Draught).

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Where did the Sahiwal breed originate?

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Montgomery District (now Sahiwal District), Pakistan.

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What is the body color of Sahiwal cattle?

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Reddish brown to darkish brown.

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What is the milk yield of Sahiwal cattle?

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2300 kg per lactation (7-8 kg/day).

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What is the age at first calving (AFC) for Sahiwal?

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37-48 months.

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What is the calving interval (CI) for Sahiwal cattle?

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430-580 days.

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What is the adult body weight of Sahiwal cattle?

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Male: 520 kg; Female: 420 kg.

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Where is the Red Sindhi breed found in India?

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Punjab, Haryana, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.

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What is the milk yield of Red Sindhi cattle?

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1600 kg per lactation (5 kg/day).

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What is the fat percentage in Red Sindhi milk?

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4-5.2% (average 4.5%).

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What is the adult body weight of Red Sindhi cattle?

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Male: 500 kg; Female: 400 kg.

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What is the origin of the Gir breed?

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Gir forest area, Gujarat.

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What is the unique physical characteristic of Gir cattle?

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Protruding broad forehead and pendulous ears resembling a curled-up leaf.

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What is the milk yield of Gir cattle?

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1200-1800 kg per lactation.

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18
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What is the average fat percentage in Gir milk?

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4.6% (range: 3.9-5.1%).

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What is the adult body weight of Gir cattle?

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Male: 550 kg; Female: 400 kg.

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Where is the Hallikar breed found?

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Karnataka.

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21
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What is the body color of Hallikar cattle?

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Grey to dark grey.

22
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What were Hallikar cattle used for by Tipu Sultan?

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To carry cannons.

23
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Where is the Amrit Mahal breed found?

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Karnataka.

24
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What are the typical characteristics of Amrit Mahal cattle?

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Grey color, narrow face, prominent forehead with a furrow, and long horns.

25
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For what purposes is Amrit Mahal best suited?

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Ploughing and transport.

26
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What is the origin of Kangayam cattle?

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Tamil Nadu.

27
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What is the body color of Kangayam bulls and cows?

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Bulls: Grey with dark grey or black markings; Cows: White with black markings on the knee.

28
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What are Kangayam cattle primarily used for?

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Hard work like ploughing and transport.

29
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Where is the Siri breed found?

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Sikkim and Darjeeling.

30
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What unique characteristic does the Siri breed have?

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A thick coat that protects them from heavy rains and severe cold.

31
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Where is the Vechur breed found?

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Vechur, Kerala.

32
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What makes the Vechur breed unique?

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It is the world’s smallest cattle breed, about 90 cm in height and 130 kg in weight.

33
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How much milk does a Vechur cow produce daily?

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Approximately 3 liters.

34
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What is special about Vechur milk?

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It is believed to have medicinal qualities and is easily digestible due to smaller fat globule size.

35
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What are dual-purpose breeds of cattle?

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Breeds used for both milk production and draught purposes.

36
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Name a few examples of dual-purpose cattle breeds in India.

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Ongole, Haryana, Kankrej, Tharparkar, Krishna Valley.

37
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How many buffalo breeds are there in India?

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20 breeds.

38
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Name some important buffalo breeds in India.

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Murrah, Mehsana, Surti, Jaffarabadi, Banni, Nili-Ravi.

39
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How many sheep breeds are present in India?

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45 breeds.

40
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Name some sheep breeds in India.

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Nellore, Deccani, Marwari, Malpura, Chokla, Gaddi.

41
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How many goat breeds are there in India?

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39 breeds.

42
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Name some common goat breeds in India.

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Jamunapari, Beetal, Barbari, Malabari, Osmanabadi, Sirohi.

43
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How many camel breeds exist in India?

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9 breeds.

44
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Name some camel breeds in India.

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Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri, Kachchhi, Marwari, Mewari.

45
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How many chicken breeds are found in India?

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20 breeds.

46
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Name some popular chicken breeds in India.

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Aseel, Kadaknath, Chittagong, Giriraja, Vanaraja.

47
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What is the Frieswal cattle breed?

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It is India’s first synthetic cattle breed developed by crossing Holstein-Friesian with Sahiwal.

48
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What is the purpose of Frieswal cattle?

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To improve milk production while retaining heat tolerance and disease resistance from Sahiwal.

49
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What is the primary difference between Milch and Draught breeds?

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Milch breeds focus on milk production, while Draught breeds are used for physical labor like ploughing and transport.

50
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Which breed category is suited for both milk and draught purposes?

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Dual-purpose breeds like Ongole and Kankrej.

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