Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Maintenance Ration for Zebu Cattle
Maintenance ration for zebu cattle is:
- 4 kg straw & 1 kg concentrate — Correct Answer
- 7 kg straw & 2 kg concentrate
- 6 kg straw & 2 kg concentrate
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 4 kg straw & 1 kg concentrate
The maintenance ration for Zebu cattle is 4 Kg straw + 1 Kg concentrate per day. This ration provides only for body maintenance (no production).
Feeding Rations for Cattle
| Ration Type | Zebu Cattle | Buffalo & Crossbred |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 4 Kg straw + 1 Kg concentrate | 4–6 Kg straw + 2 Kg concentrate |
| Production | 1 Kg concentrate / 2.5 Kg milk | 1 Kg concentrate / 2 Kg milk |
| Gestation (last trimester) | 1.25 Kg concentrate extra | 1.75 Kg concentrate extra |
General Feeding Rules
- Salt and mineral mixture: @1% of concentrate mixture
- Total DM: 2/3 roughage + 1/3 concentrate
- Of roughage: 2/3 dry roughage + 1/3 green roughage
- If green fodder is legume → 1/4 green + 3/4 dry roughage
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 7 Kg straw & 2 Kg concentrate → too high for zebu maintenance; more appropriate for high-yielding buffalo
- 6 Kg straw & 2 Kg concentrate → maintenance for Buffalo & crossbred cow; not zebu
- None → incorrect; 4 Kg straw + 1 Kg concentrate is the standard for zebu maintenance
📚 About this Topic — Animal Nutrition
This multiple choice question is from Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from Animal Nutrition to strengthen your preparation.
