Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Ruminant with Highest BMR
Domesticated ruminant with highest BMR & highest normal body temperature is:
- Sheep
- Goat — Correct Answer
- Cattle
- Buffalo
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Goat
Among common domesticated ruminants, the Goat has both the highest Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and the highest normal body temperature (~39.5°C), reflecting its higher metabolic intensity relative to body size.
Normal Body Temperature of Ruminants
| Animal | Normal Body Temperature | BMR |
|---|---|---|
| Goat | ~39.5°C (highest) | Highest among ruminants |
| Sheep | ~38.5–39°C | High |
| Cattle | ~38.5°C | Moderate |
| Buffalo | ~38–38.5°C | Lower than cattle |
Key Points
- Smaller animals generally have higher BMR per unit body weight (surface area law)
- Goats are more active and heat-resistant than cattle and buffalo
- BMR is the minimum energy needed to maintain life at rest in a thermoneutral environment
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Sheep → second highest temperature and BMR; but lower than goat
- Cattle → moderate body temperature (~38.5°C); lower BMR than goat
- Buffalo → lowest body temperature among ruminants; lowest BMR
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