Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Dry Matter Requirement for Zebu Cattle
The dry matter requirement for zebu (Bos indicus) cattle is:
- 2 Kg/100 Kg body weight
- 2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight — Correct Answer
- 3 Kg/100 Kg body weight
- 3.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 2.5 Kg/100 Kg body weight
Zebu (Bos indicus) cattle require 2–2.5 Kg DM per 100 Kg BW per day (standard answer: 2.5 Kg/100 Kg BW).
| 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/animal/day |
| Lactating sheep | 4% of body weight |
| Camel | 2% of body weight |
| Working/lactating camel | 3% of body weight |
Total DM = 2/3 roughage + 1/3 concentrate (general rule).
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