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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Dry Matter Requirement for Zebu Cattle
Dry matter requirement for zebu cattle is:
- 2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight — Correct Answer
- 2 Kg/100 Kg body weight
- 3 Kg/100 Kg body weight
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight
The dry matter (DM) requirement for Zebu cattle is 2–2.5 Kg per 100 Kg body weight per day. The value of 2.5 Kg/100 Kg BW represents the upper end of the standard range.
Dry Matter Requirements — Comparison
| 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 |
| Lactating sheep | 4% of body weight |
| Meat goat | 3–4% of live weight |
| Dairy goat | 5–7% of live weight |
| Camel | 2% of body weight |
| Working/lactating camel | 3% of body weight |
Maintenance Ration for Zebu Cattle
- Straw: 4 Kg
- Concentrate: 1 Kg
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 2 Kg/100 Kg BW → the lower limit of Zebu cattle range; 2.5 is the standard answer
- 3 Kg/100 Kg BW → DM requirement for buffalo and crossbred cows; higher than zebu
- None → incorrect; 2–2.5 Kg/100 Kg BW is the well-established value
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