Question

The milk-producing female livestock animals are called as
A. Broiler
B. Milch animals
C. Draught animals
D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Hint: Milch animals are the animals that are kept in farms for the purpose of obtaining milk from them. They serve as the backbone of the dairy industry.

Complete answer: Milk-producing animals include buffaloes, cows, camels, and even goats. The milk obtained from these animals is sold to leading dairy industries and serves as the main ingredient in dairy products such as cheese, butter, yogurt, cream, etc. Milk is also important for commercialization as it is an important component of a healthy balanced diet, especially for growing children. Milch animals are solely bred for their large quantity of milk production.

Additional information: In terms of nutrition, goat milk has more nutrients than cow or buffalo milk, although the production is low. Buffaloes produce more quantity of milk compared to cows but cow milk is relatively easier to digest.
1. In India, the primary milch animals are cows and buffaloes.
2. Milk is also obtained in small amounts from goats, sheep, and camels.
3. The nutritional value of goat’s milk is much higher than that of cow’s and buffalo’s milk.
4. Goat's milk is not produced in large amounts.
5. Cow’s milk is more nutritious and easily gets digested than buffalo’s milk. Cow's milk is not produced in large amounts.

So, the correct answer is option B. Milch animals.

Note: Some of the high-yield (more than 1600 kg per lactation) milch breeds of Indian cows are Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Gir, and Deoni. Among buffaloes, milch breeds like Murrah and Jaffarbadi are the most popular milch breeds.