Improvement in Food Resources- Cattle Farming

Q1. Define Cattle Farming.

Answer:

 Cattle farming is the branch of animal husbandry in which cattle are grown, reared, and bred for milk and other purposes. The 2 different breeds of cattle are grown and maintained in the cattle farming sector:

• used to produce food, such as milk.
• used for labor-intensive operations like agriculture and farm work.

Q2. Write the name of the Major Diseases that Occurs in Cattle.

Answer:

 Foot-and-mouth, anthrax, Rinderpest, tuberculosis, Mastitis, Milk fever, Hoof disease, and white muscle diseases are the name of major diseases that occur in cattle.

Q3. Write About the Dual-Purpose Breeds.

Answer:

 Dual-purpose breed:

1. These breeds are intermediate Milch and draught breeds.
2. Both males and females of this breed are good.
3. Cows of this breed give good yield in milk production but less than the milch breeds.
4. Buffaloes of this breed are of good quality but less than the draught breeds.
5. Examples of this breed are Hariana, Kankrej, Tharparkar, etc.

Q4. What are the Major Precautions that can be taken to Prevent Diseases in Cattle?

Answer:

 Major precautions can be taken to prevent diseases in cattle:

• Feeding nutritious feeds to cattle.
• Give regular vaccinations to the cattle at regular intervals.
• When they recognize the infected animal, they should be kept away from others as soon as possible to stop the spreading of diseases.

Q5. Write any Three Farm Management Practices for Cattle.

Answer:

 Three farm management practices for cattle:

1. The shelter needs to be set up properly for safe drinking water.
2. Animals must be brushed often to eliminate loose hair and dirt.
3. The cow shed’s floor must slope to maintain moisture-free conditions and make cleaning easier.

Cattle farming is the branch of animal husbandry in which cattle are raised, reared, and bred for milk and other work. In cattle farming two different kinds of cattle are raised and managed that are: 

1. Used for food production, such as milk.
2. Used for labor-intensive tasks, such as field work, irrigation, etc.