One Livestock Unit Definition

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One livestock unit comprises of:

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Question (English)

One livestock unit comprises of:

  1. 1 Adult bovine or 2 pigs or 3 calves or 5 sheep ✓ Correct
  2. 1 Adult bovine or 3 pigs or 3 calves or 4 sheep
  3. 1 Adult bovine or 3 pigs or 3 calves or 3 sheep
  4. 1 Adult bovine or 2 pigs or 3 calves or 2 sheep
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1 Adult bovine or 2 pigs or 3 calves or 5 sheep

As per the notes: 1 Livestock unit = 1 adult cattle/buffalo = 2 Pigs = 3 Calves = 5 Sheep/Goat.

Easy Memory Trick

1 : 2 : 3 : 5 (Bovine : Pig : Calf : Sheep/Goat) — remember the sequence 1, 2, 3, 5.

Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • Option B: States 3 pigs and 4 sheep — correct values are 2 pigs and 5 sheep.
  • Option C: States 3 pigs and 3 sheep — both values are wrong.
  • Option D: States 2 sheep — correct value is 5 sheep/goat.

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This multiple choice question is from Animal Refresher, Livestock Production and Management. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from Animal Refresher to strengthen your preparation.

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