Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
DM Requirement for Buffalo and Cross-Bred Cows
Dry matter requirement for buffalo & cross-bred cow is:
- 2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight
- 2 Kg/100 Kg body weight
- 3 Kg/100 Kg body weight — Correct Answer
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 3 Kg/100 Kg body weight
The dry matter requirement for Buffalo and crossbred cows is 2.5–3 Kg per 100 Kg body weight. The upper value of 3 Kg/100 Kg BW is the standard answer for this category.
Dry Matter Requirements — Full Table
| 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 per animal per day |
| Dairy goat | 5–7% of live weight |
| Camel | 2% of body weight |
Maintenance Ration for Buffalo & Crossbred Cow
- Straw: 4–6 Kg
- Concentrate: 2 Kg
- Production ration: 1 Kg concentrate per 2 Kg milk
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 2.5 Kg/100 Kg BW → the lower end of buffalo range; also overlaps with zebu upper limit
- 2 Kg/100 Kg BW → DM for zebu cattle (lower range); underestimates buffalo requirement
- None → incorrect; 2.5–3 Kg/100 Kg BW is the established buffalo standard
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