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Cattle 2 Flashcards

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What is the origin of the Tharparkar breed?

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Tharparkar district, Sind (now in Pakistan).

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What is the home tract of the Tharparkar breed?

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Rajasthan.

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What is the synonym of the Tharparkar breed?

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Thari.

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What are the body characteristics of the Tharparkar breed?

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Whitish or light grey body color with darker extremities, large drooping ears, medium-sized body and horns, long face with a bulging forehead.

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What is the average milk yield of the Tharparkar breed?

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1800 kg per lactation.

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What is the adult body weight of Tharparkar cattle?

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Male: 540 kg; Female: 350 kg.

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

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38-42 months.

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What is the inter-calving period (ICP) for Tharparkar cattle?

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430-460 days.

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What is the home tract of Hariana cattle?

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Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

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What is the body color of Hariana cattle?

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White.

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What are the distinctive body features of Hariana cattle?

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Small head, long narrow face, small sharp ears, and small horns.

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What is the milk yield of Hariana cattle?

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900 kg per lactation.

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What is the utility of Hariana bullocks?

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Good for road transport and rapid ploughing.

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What is the home tract of Deoni cattle?

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Maharashtra and Karnataka.

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Which breed does Deoni cattle resemble?

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Gir cattle.

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What is the body color of Deoni cattle?

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White, or white with black markings on the sides of the face.

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What is the milk yield of Deoni cattle?

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About 1135 kg per lactation.

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What is the utility of Deoni bullocks?

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Suitable for heavy work and intensive cultivation.

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Where is the Kankrej breed found?

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Gujarat and Rajasthan.

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What is unique about the Kankrej breed?

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It is the heaviest Indian cattle breed.

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What is the body color of Kankrej cattle?

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Silver grey, iron grey, or black.

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What is the milk yield of Kankrej cattle?

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1300 kg per lactation.

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What is the special gait of Kankrej bullocks called?

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“Sawai Chaal” (1¼ pace).

24
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What is the origin of the Ongole breed?

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Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.

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What is the body color of Ongole cattle?

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Whitish or greyish with a black ring around the eyes.

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What is the milk yield of Ongole cattle?

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700 kg per lactation.

27
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What is the utility of Ongole bullocks?

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Suitable for cart work but not very fast.

28
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What is the disease resistance of the Ongole breed?

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Natural resistance to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Mad Cow Disease.

29
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Where is the Lakhimi breed found?

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Assam.

30
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What are the body characteristics of the Lakhimi breed?

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Small-sized cattle with short legs; variable coat color, mainly brown and grey; medium-sized hump.

31
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What is the milk yield of Lakhimi cattle?

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270-375 kg per lactation.

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What is the daily average milk yield of Lakhimi cattle?

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1.25 to 2.0 kg/day.

33
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What is the fat content of Lakhimi milk?

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5.3 to 6.0%.

34
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What is the utility of Lakhimi bullocks?

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Excellent for carting and ploughing in muddy fields.

35
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Where does the Jersey breed originate?

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England.

36
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What is the body color of Jersey cattle?

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Light grey to dark fawn.

37
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What is the average milk yield of Jersey cattle?

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5000-8000 kg per lactation (20 liters/day).

38
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What is the milk yield of crossbred Jersey cows in India?

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6-10 liters/day.

39
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What is the origin of Holstein Friesian cattle?

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Holland.

40
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What is the distinctive color pattern of Holstein Friesian cattle?

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Black and white.

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What is the average milk yield of Holstein Friesian cattle?

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7200-9000 kg per lactation (25 liters/day).

42
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What is the milk yield of crossbred Holstein Friesian cows in India?

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10-15 liters/day.

43
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Where does the Brown Swiss breed originate?

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Switzerland.

44
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What is the body color of Brown Swiss cattle?

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Light brown, grey, or silver.

45
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What is the milk yield of Brown Swiss cattle?

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5000 liters per lactation (16 liters/day).

46
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What is the main utility of Brown Swiss milk?

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Best for the cheese industry due to high protein content (4% butterfat and 3.5% protein).

47
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What is the origin of the Guernsey breed?

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The island of Guernsey in the English Channel.

48
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What is a key characteristic of Guernsey milk?

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High butterfat content and golden-yellow color due to beta-carotene.

49
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What is the average milk yield of Guernsey cows?

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Approximately 4500–5000 liters per lactation.

50
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Where did the Hereford breed originate?

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Herefordshire, England.

51
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What is the primary use of Hereford cattle?

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Beef production.

52
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What are the two main types of Angus cattle?

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Black Angus and Red Angus.

53
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Why are Angus cattle preferred for beef production?

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High-quality marbled meat.

54
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What are the parent breeds of Beefmaster cattle?

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Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn.

55
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What traits make Beefmaster cattle popular?

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Heat tolerance, high fertility, and adaptability.

56
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Why is Brown Swiss milk considered ideal for the cheese industry?

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It has high protein content and 4% butterfat, making it suitable for cheese production.

57
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Which exotic breed is commonly used in crossbreeding programs in India?

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Holstein Friesian (H.F.).

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