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Question: Holstein-Friesian, Brown Swiss and Jersey are all well known ________________. A) Exotic breeds of...
Holstein-Friesian, Brown Swiss and Jersey are all well known ________________.
A) Exotic breeds of cow
B) Exotic breeds of goat
C) Exotic breeds of poultry
D) Animal husbandry scientists
Solution
The term ‘Exotic’ refers to foreign. An exotic is developed somewhere and brought to an area. On the other hand the term ‘indiginous animal’ means animal which is found locally in an area.
Complete answer:
An exotic breed is one which is introduced from foreign. Exotic breeds are used for crossbreeding. Holstein-Friesian from Holland, Brown Swiss from Switzerland, and Jersey from the Island of Jersey in the English channel are exotic breeds of cattle.
Jersey cows vary in colour from light red to black and from white-spotted to solid in marking.
i) They are of comparatively smaller size
ii) They have well developed udders
iii) Their muzzle is black with a light encircling ring.
iv) They produce very high quality and rich and creamy milk
v) The milk is naturally very high in butter fat and thus can be used for producing a variety of dairy products
Holstein-Friesian is ruggedly built and possesses large feeding capacities and udders.
i) They are black and white in colour and the amount of black and white
ii) They have a very good and outstanding milk production
The colour of Jersey varies from a light fawn to almost black. Their muzzle and a stripe along the backbone are light in colour. The nose, switch and horn tips are black. The animals are fairly large in size and have an extremely strong constitution and hardiness. The breed is triple purpose animal in the homeland i.e. milk, meat and draught. Cows of this breed have large bones, large heads which are usually dished. The breed is quiet, docile and easily manageable.
Thus, the correct option is (A) Exotic breeds of cow.
Note: It is to be noted that exotic breeds require a specific environment. The exotic breeds of cattle populations are under intensive feeding systems which consist of stall feeding in which the keeper has control over the diet composition.