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Dry Matter Requirement for Zebu Cattle

The dry matter requirement for zebu (Bos indicus) cattle is:

2 Kg/100 Kg body weight
2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight
3 Kg/100 Kg body weight
3.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight

Dry Matter Requirement for Zebu Cattle

The dry matter requirement for zebu (Bos indicus) cattle is:

Options

2 Kg/100 Kg body weight
2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight ✓
3 Kg/100 Kg body weight
3.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight

Correct Answer: B

Explanation in English

Correct Answer: 2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight

Zebu (Bos indicus) cattle require 2–2.5 Kg DM per 100 Kg BW per day (standard answer: 2.5 Kg/100 Kg BW).

Animal	DM Requirement
Zebu cattle	2–2.5 Kg/100 Kg BW
Buffalo & crossbred cow	2.5–3 Kg/100 Kg BW
Sheep	2.5–3 Kg/animal/day
Lactating sheep	4% of body weight
Camel	2% of body weight
Working/lactating camel	3% of body weight

Total DM = 2/3 roughage + 1/3 concentrate (general rule).

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