Animal Husbandry Questions in English

(C) The correct matches are as follows:
$P$. Inbreeding $(III)$: Inbreeding refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for $4-6$ generations.
$Q$. Out-crossing $(II)$: Out-crossing is the practice of mating animals within the same breed that have no common ancestors on either side for $4-6$ generations.
$R$. Cross-breeding $(IV)$: Cross-breeding involves mating the superior male of one breed with the superior female of another breed.
$S$. Interspecific hybridization $(I)$: Interspecific hybridization is the mating between male and female animals of two different related species.
Therefore,the correct sequence is $(P-III), (Q-II), (R-IV), (S-I)$.

(D) Jersey is a well-known breed of cattle (cow) that originated from the island of Jersey in the English Channel. It is highly valued for the high butterfat content in its milk and its adaptability to various climates.

(B) $Nili$ and $Surati$ are breeds of buffaloes,not cows. $Holstein$,$Jersey$,$Sahiwal$,$Sindhi$,and $Brown$ $Swiss$ are well-known breeds of cattle (cows).

(A) Silage is a type of fodder that is prepared by fermenting green forage crops in a silo. It is highly nutritious and is commonly used as feed for cattle,such as buffaloes and cows,to maintain milk production and health. Supplementing silage with oil cakes (which are rich in protein) and vitamins provides a balanced diet for dairy animals like buffaloes. Therefore,it is a good feed for rearing breeds of buffaloes.

(B) The classification of poultry diseases is as follows:
$1$. $Avian \ influenza$,$Bronchitis$,and $Ranikhet$ are caused by viruses.
$2$. $Enteritis$,$Tuberculosis$ $(TB)$,and $Chronic \ Respiratory \ Disease$ $(CRD)$ are caused by bacteria.
$3$. $Favus$,$Thrush$,and $Aspergillosis$ are caused by fungi.
$4$. $Bird \ flu$ is viral,$Coccidiosis$ is protozoan,and $Pullorum$ is bacterial. However,option $B$ represents a group exclusively consisting of bacterial diseases.

(A) $Gir$ is a well-known breed of cattle $(Bos \text{ } indicus)$, not a buffalo.
$Nili$ (often referred to as $Nili-Ravi$), $Nagpuri$, and $Surati$ are all recognized breeds of water buffalo $(Bubalus \text{ } bubalis)$.
Therefore, the correct answer is $A$.