Dry Matter Requirement for Buffalo and Cross-bred Cow

Question

The dry matter requirement for buffalo and cross-bred cow is:

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The dry matter requirement for buffalo and cross-bred cow is:

  1. 2 Kg/100 Kg body weight
  2. 2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight
  3. 3 Kg/100 Kg body weight — Correct Answer
  4. 3.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 3 Kg/100 Kg body weight

Buffalo and crossbred cows require 2.5–3 Kg DM per 100 Kg BW (standard exam answer: 3 Kg/100 Kg BW) — higher than zebu due to greater production potential and metabolic rate.

Ration Composition

2/3 roughage (of which 2/3 dry + 1/3 green) + 1/3 concentrate. If legume fodder used: 3/4 dry roughage + 1/4 green roughage.

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