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MCQ For Agriculture Students On Animal Science

MCQ For Agriculturists On Animal Science

1. What is the primary purpose of calculating Animal Units (AU) in livestock management?

2. Which of the following factors is crucial for converting livestock into Animal Units?

3. In rotational grazing, what is the main benefit of allowing pastures to rest?

4. Which nutritional component is most critical for lactating dairy cows?

5. What genetic principle is used to increase milk yield in cattle?

6. Which disease management practice involves separating sick animals to prevent disease spread?

7. What is the most accurate method for assessing forage quality in pastures?

8. In animal breeding, what does EPD stand for and why is it important?

9. Which of the following best describes the concept of ‘carrying capacity’ in grazing management?

10. What role do trace minerals play in animal nutrition?

11. Which breeding technique is used to quickly establish a desired trait in livestock?

12. Which management practice can help reduce methane emissions in ruminant livestock?

13. What is the primary benefit of using artificial insemination in livestock breeding?

14. How does a rotational grazing system contribute to pasture biodiversity?

15. What is a critical consideration when formulating rations for beef cattle?

16. In livestock genetics, what is the significance of the term ‘heritability’?

17. Which of the following strategies is used to control parasite load in sheep?

18. What is the purpose of ‘flushing’ in sheep breeding programs?

19. Which hormone is most commonly associated with inducing lactation in dairy cows?

20. How can livestock farmers mitigate the impact of climate change on animal health?

21. Which feed additive can improve feed efficiency and growth rates in poultry?

22. What is the significance of ‘dry matter’ content in animal feed?

23. Which factor is essential in determining the weaning age of piglets?

24. What is the primary objective of genetic selection in poultry breeding?

25. Calculate the total grazing capacity for a 50-hectare pasture with a stocking rate of 1.5 Animal Units (AU) per hectare.

26. A dairy farm produces 500 liters of milk daily. If each cow yields an average of 25 liters per day, how many cows are on the farm?

27. Calculate the feed conversion ratio (FCR) if a chicken consumes 4 kg of feed and gains 1 kg of body weight.

28. If the heritability of milk production in cattle is 0.25, what percentage of the variation is due to genetics?

29. A sheep farm has a stocking density of 5 sheep per hectare. How many sheep are required for a 20-hectare farm?

30. Calculate the energy requirement for a 500 kg cow with a maintenance energy requirement of 70 kcal/kg/day.

31. A cow needs 12 kg of dry matter intake daily. If a farmer has 100 cows, how much dry matter feed is required for one week?

32. Calculate the average daily gain (ADG) of a pig that weighs 100 kg at the start and 130 kg after 30 days.

33. What is the role of colostrum in the early life of a calf?

34. Which mineral is crucial for eggshell formation in poultry?

35. What is the impact of aflatoxins in animal feed?

36. Which practice is essential for preventing mastitis in dairy cows?

37. What is the function of rumen microbes in cattle?

38. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin E and selenium in livestock?

39. What is the main advantage of rotational grazing in pasture management?

40. Which of the following is a symptom of heat stress in poultry?

41. What is the main cause of ketosis in dairy cows?

42. What is the primary method for controlling internal parasites in livestock?

43. Which of the following is a common cause of lameness in cattle?

44. What is the primary purpose of a feed additive like monensin in cattle diets?

45. Which disease is commonly associated with high levels of nitrates in animal feed?

46. What is the significance of a herd’s average daily gain (ADG) in beef cattle production?

47. What is the primary function of the rumen in ruminants?

48. Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of vitamin A in livestock?

49. What is the primary goal of biosecurity measures on a livestock farm?

50. What is the primary benefit of using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach in livestock operations?

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