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List the important breeds of livestock in your locality. Try to find out whether they are indigenous or were brought from other places.

Correct Answer

Important indigenous cattle breeds include Kasargod (dwarf breed from Kerala, grows up to 1 metre height, produces high quality milk at low maintenance), Siri cattle (from Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan with long powerful legs used as draught animals), Khilari, and Holstein Friesian (HF) cross breeds.

Indigenous goat breeds include Sangamneri.

Poultry includes Broiler and Deshi varieties.

Students should identify local breeds and determine if they are native to their region or introduced from elsewhere.

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Explanation

The chapter provides examples of breeds: Kasargod cattle from Kerala are a dwarf breed producing high quality milk at low maintenance cost. Siri cattle from Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan have long, powerful legs helpful in mountains. The chapter mentions India has 43 registered native breeds. Breeds are chosen based on the kind of work they will do.

Solution Steps

  1. Important indigenous cattle breeds include Kasargod, Siri cattle, Khilari, and Holstein Friesian (HF) cross breeds

  2. Kasargod is a dwarf breed from Kerala, grows up to 1 metre height, produces high quality milk at low maintenance

  3. Siri cattle are from Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan with long powerful legs used as draught animals

  4. Indigenous goat breeds include Sangamneri

  5. Poultry includes Broiler and Deshi varieties

  6. Students should identify local breeds and determine if they are native or introduced

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