Daily Water Requirement of Dairy Cattle
A dairy cattle requires how many litres of water per day for drinking?
- 30-35 — Correct Answer
- 45-50
- 50-60
- 20-30
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 30-35 litres
A dairy cattle requires 30-35 litres of drinking water per day (Table 5). Buffalo also requires the same amount (30-35 litres/day).
Water Requirements of Various Animals (Table 5)
- Dairy Cattle: 30-35 litres/day
- Buffalo: 30-35 litres/day
- Horse: 36 litres/day
- Pig: 22-25 litres/day
- Sheep & Goat: 18 litres/day
- Poultry (100 birds): 25 litres (250 ml per bird)
Key Note
Water requirement is directly proportional to dry matter intake. Milking cattle need an additional 4-5 litres of water per kg of milk produced.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 45-50 and 50-60: Excessively high for basic drinking requirement.
- 20-30: Below the standard requirement for dairy cattle.
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