Question

You have cows in your farm for milk, but you want to add more variety of cattle in your farm and improve your economic condition. Which of the following animals should be picked and for what reason?

• A. (i) High milk yield and fat content - Buffalo; (ii) High protein milk and wool - Sheep; (iii) Milk for lactose intolerant people - Goat; (iv) Economic rearing - Sheep
• B. (i) High milk yield and fat content - Buffalo; (ii) High protein milk and wool - sheep; (iii) Milk for lactose intolerant people - Goat; (iv) Economic rearing - Goat
• C. (i) High milk yield and fat content - Goat; (ii) High protein milk and wool - Sheep; (iii) Milk for lactose intolerant people - Sheep; (iv) Economic rearing - Buffalo
• D. (i) High milk yield and fat content - Sheep; (ii) High protein milk and wool - Sheep; (iii) Milk for lactose intolerant people - Buffalo; (iv) Economic rearing - Goats

Answer 1

The correct option is A (i) High milk yield and fat content - Buffalo; (ii) High protein milk and wool - Sheep; (iii) Milk for lactose intolerant people - Goat; (iv) Economic rearing - Sheep

Buffaloes have high milk yielding capacity with their milk having 50% higher fat content than goat. Sheep are reared for high protein content in their milk and also for their wool. Sheep are also easy to rear as they need only a fence and a pasture land. Lactose intolerant people can consume goat’s milk as it has less fat content and can be easily digested. Goat has been described as a poor man’s cow because of its immense contribution to the poor man’s economy.