Animal husbandry - livestock improvement, breeding, management and diseases - One Line Questions

1. What is 'Ranikhet disease' in poultry? — A viral disease affecting the respiratory and nervous systems
2. What is the primary cause of Brucellosis in cattle? — A bacterium (Brucella abortus)
3. Which of the following is a key component of good livestock management? — Providing adequate nutrition, clean water, and appropriate shelter
4. What is a common practice in pig farming to prevent diseases and improve hygiene? — Regular cleaning and disinfection of pens
5. Which of the following is an example of a disease impacting fish in aquaculture? — Bacterial infections like Aeromonas hydrophila
6. Foot-and-mouth disease is caused by a: — Virus
7. Which of the following is NOT a component of good livestock management? — Irregular veterinary care
8. Which disease in cattle is characterized by wasting, diarrhea, and respiratory problems, and is caused by a retrovirus? — Bovine Immunodeficiency Virus (BIV)
9. Which of the following is NOT a common type of livestock managed in animal husbandry? — Wild elephants
10. What is 'pasture management' in animal husbandry? — Controlling grazing to maintain healthy grasslands and adequate forage
11. What is 'Mule Production' primarily associated with? — Draught animals
12. What is the main challenge in managing sheep for wool production? — Preventing parasitic infestations and ensuring quality fleece
13. Which of the following is a common disease affecting cattle, characterized by fever, drop in milk yield, and painful swelling of the udder? — Mastitis
14. What is 'silage'? — Fermented fodder preserved under anaerobic conditions
15. Which of the following is a well-known high-yielding breed of exotic dairy cattle? — Jersey
16. What is the main characteristic of the 'Jersey' breed of cattle? — Excellent milk production with high butterfat content
17. Which of the following is an example of a native Indian breed of cattle known for its good milk-producing capacity? — Gir
18. Which of the following terms refers to the process of raising and caring for domestic animals for food, fiber, labor, or companionship? — Animal Husbandry
19. Which breeding strategy involves mating superior males of one breed with superior females of another breed? — Cross-breeding
20. The 'Hissardale' breed of sheep was developed through which breeding method? — Cross-breeding
21. What is a disadvantage of inbreeding? — Decreased fertility and vigor (inbreeding depression)
22. Brucellosis in cattle can lead to: — Abortion and reduced milk yield
23. What is 'Inbreeding Depression'? — Reduced vigor, fertility, and productivity due to mating of related animals
24. Which of these is a common method for controlling parasites like ticks and mites in livestock? — Dipping or spraying with acaricides
25. What is the primary benefit of rotational grazing in pasture management? — It prevents overgrazing and allows pastures to recover
26. What is the main advantage of using superior sires in artificial insemination programs? — It allows for faster genetic improvement of the population
27. Which of the following is a major advantage of Artificial Insemination? — It allows for the use of superior sires over a larger population
28. Cross-breeding in livestock aims to combine desirable traits from different breeds. Which of these is a common example of cross-breeding in India? — All of the above
29. Which of the following is a key nutritional requirement for dairy cows to ensure high milk production? — Sufficient energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals
30. Which of these is a common disease affecting poultry, characterized by respiratory distress and drop in egg production? — Infectious Bronchitis
31. What is 'Interspecific Hybridization'? — Mating of animals of different species
32. What is 'inbreeding' in the context of livestock breeding? — Mating of closely related individuals of the same breed
33. What is the primary focus of sustainable animal husbandry practices? — Balancing economic viability, animal welfare, and environmental protection
34. What is the primary purpose of maintaining dairy cattle? — Milk production
35. A well-known example of a successful interspecific hybrid in agriculture is the: — Mule (offspring of a male donkey and a female horse)
36. What is 'Artificial Insemination' (AI)? — Introduction of semen into the female reproductive tract by a technician
37. Which of the following is a common method for disease diagnosis in livestock? — Analyzing symptoms, clinical signs, and laboratory tests
38. Which of the following is a key factor in preventing diseases in livestock? — Regular vaccination and deworming
39. Which of the following represents a significant challenge in poultry farming? — Diseases like Ranikhet and Newcastle disease
40. Which of the following is a common strategy to improve the feed efficiency of livestock? — Using feed additives that improve digestion and nutrient absorption
41. What is 'Genetic Engineering' in the context of livestock improvement? — Direct manipulation of an animal's genes to introduce desirable traits
42. What is 'embryo transfer technology' (ETT) in livestock? — Transferring fertilized eggs from a superior female to surrogate mothers
43. What is the significance of 'herd health programs' in livestock management? — They aim for the prevention and control of diseases in a group of animals
44. What is the primary goal of animal husbandry? — To improve livestock production and well-being
45. What is the main objective of selective breeding in improving livestock? — To enhance specific desirable traits like milk yield or meat quality
46. What is the primary goal of 'Outbreeding'? — To avoid inbreeding and introduce new genes into a line
47. What is the primary aim of disease prevention strategies in animal husbandry? — To reduce the economic losses caused by diseases and ensure animal health
48. What is the role of 'Animal Breeding' in animal husbandry? — To improve the genetic potential of livestock for desired traits
49. What is the main purpose of proper housing for livestock? — To protect them from adverse weather conditions and predators
50. What is the purpose of vaccination in livestock? — To stimulate the animal's immune system to fight specific diseases
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