If the oestrus cycle of a goat is 27 days, how many times will it come on heat in a year?
14 times
28 times
30 times
60 times
Correct answer is A
The period from one heat cycle to the next is referred to as the oestrus cycle. If the oestrus cycle is 27 day, the number of times heat will occur in a year is derived by dividng the number of days in a year by the oestrus cycle ( 365/27 = 14 days)
I and II
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Correct answer is A
Soil fertility as well as climatic factors like relative humidity, temperature, sunshine hours affect productivity of pastures.
A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to
Reduced vigour among offspring
Increased vigour among offspring
Production of pure breeds
Production of animals with uniform characteristics
Correct answer is A
The genetic diversity or variability is reduced with increase in inbreeding. Prolonged inbreeding leads to Inbreeding depression which is the reduced biological fitness in a given population.
In poultry, nutrients are absorded mainly in the
Caecum
Proventriculus
Large intestine
Small intestine
Correct answer is D
The Small Intestine in Chicken aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. Composed of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum.
Which of the following characteristics describes the external features of sheep?
Convex face
Concave face
Erect ear
Short tail
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.