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Agriculture · Q77

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 77

Q77

Mehsana has been developed from crosses between

A.
Murrah × Surti
Answer
B.
Jaffarbadi × Surti
C.
Bhadawari × Murrah
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mehsana has been developed from crosses between Murrah × Surti.
Mehsana Buffalo is the outcome of cross-breeding between Surti and Murrah species of buffaloes. This breed of animal has been named after Mehsana district located in Gujarat.
This breed of animal is notable for its black body colour. It has bright eyes. Per lactation Mehsana Buffalo produces 598 kg to 3597 kg of milk. Fat content of produced milk ranges between 5.2% to 9.5%.