Differences Between Zebu Cattle and Buffalo
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
- Zebu cattle are humped while buffalo & exotic cattle are humpless
- The dewlap is present in cattle while absent in buffalo
- Cattle horns are rounded while buffalo horns are compressed
- All the above — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
ALL statements are true regarding differences between Zebu cattle, exotic cattle, and buffalo:
- Zebu cattle are humped; buffalo & exotic cattle are humpless: The hump is a distinguishing feature of Zebu (Bos indicus) cattle. Exotic cattle (Bos taurus) and buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) lack this hump.
- Dewlap is present in cattle, absent in buffalo: The dewlap (loose skin fold under the neck) is characteristic of cattle, especially Zebu breeds. It is well-developed in Zebu cattle but less developed in exotic cattle.
- Cattle horns are rounded; buffalo horns are compressed: Cross-section of cattle horns is circular/rounded, while buffalo horns have a flat/compressed cross-section.
Additional Note
Horn & dewlap are well developed in Zebu cattle while less developed in exotic cattle. The presence of hump is the key feature to distinguish Zebu cattle from exotic cattle.
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