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Livestock Production And Management
This section contains 33 lecture notes covering key topics in Livestock Production And Management. Click “Read PDF” on any topic to open and study it instantly.
011. Preclusion-Significance of livestock and poultry in Indian economy-Livestock and Poultry census the role of livestock and poultry in Indian agriculture
022. Various systems of livestock production-extensive semi-intensive- intensive mixed
033. INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMS- ROLE OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY, MANURE MANAGEMENT METHODS, DUCK/FISH/RICE CULTURE
044. Definition of breed-classification of indigenous, exotic cattle and buffaloes -Breed characteristics of Sindhi, Kangayam and Umblacherry, Jersey, Holstein Friesian, Murrah and Surti
055. Breeding- the importance of cross-breeding. Signs of estrous cycle-Artificial insemination-merits and demerits
066. Housing management-farm site selection-space requirement for calves, heifer, milch animal and work bullocks-Type design of house
077. Systems of housing-Single row system-Double row system- head to head and tail to tail-merits and demerits
088. Care and management of newborn calf and heifers
099. Care and management of pregnant, lactating animals and work bullocks
1010. Milk-Definition clean milk production-methods of milking hand and machine milking. Preservatives and common adulterants of milk
1111. Processing of milk-Cooling-Pasteurization-Definition-Various methods-Low Temperature Long Time, High-Temperature Short Time and Ultra High Temperatureadvantages and disadvantages
1212. Nutrition-Definition-Ration-Balanced ration-Desirable characteristics of a ration
1313. Requirement and importance of green fodder, carrying capacity and forage cycle
1414. Diseases-classification-viral, bacterial and metabolic-General control and preventive measures
1515. VIRAL DISEASES-FOOT AND MOUTH BACTERIAL DISEASES ANTHRAX, HAEMORRHAGIC SEPTICEMIA AND BLACK QUARTER METABOLIC- TYMPANITES, KETOSIS AND MILK FEVER. MASTITIS AND ITS CONTROL Foot and Mouth Disease
1616. Zoonotic diseases prevention and control (Anthrax, Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, and Rabies)
1717. SHEEP AND GOAT FARMING-CLASSIFICATION OF BREEDS OF INDIAN AND EXOTIC ORIGIN-NOMENCLATURE ALONE
1818. Systems of rearing-Housing management- Type design- Floor diagram-Space requirement for adult and young stock.
1919. CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF RAM, EWE AND LAMB-NUTRITION FEEDSAND FODDER FOR SMALL RUMINANTS.
2020. CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF BUCK, DOE, AND KID- NUTRITION FLUSHING.
2121. Common ailments of sheep and goat-Sheep pox-Foot and Mouth-Blue tongueEnterotoxaemia Ecto and Endoparasites.
2222. Swine Husbandry Common breeds of exotic origin-nomenclature alone housing of pigs.
2323. Care and management of Sow, Boar and Piglets-Nutrition- Creep feeding. Control and prevention of swine diseases Hog cholera, Foot and mouth, Ecto and Endoparasites.
2424. Classification of poultry viz. layer, broiler, and dual purpose- Nomenclature of commercial layer and broiler strains.
2525. Care and management of day-old chicks-Brooder management
2626. Systems of housing- Deep litter and cage systems merits and demerits
2727. Raised Platform
2828. Care and management of layers
2929. Care and management of broilers
3030. . Poultry Nutrition-Feed formulation-composition of chick mash grower, layer, broiler starter and finisher mashes
3131. Feed Conversion Ratio/dozen eggs or kilogram of meat. Marketing channels in poultry-Integration
3232. Classification of Poultry diseases-Viral-Bacterial-Protozoan- causative organisms, symptoms and prevention Viral diseases Ranikhet disease Infectious bursal disease
3333. Bacterial diseases-E.coli-Coryza-Salmonellosis-ProtozoanCoccidiosis-causative organism symptoms and preventive measures. Nutritional deficiency diseases and their control
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Frequently Asked Questions
What topics are covered in Animal Husbandry?
These notes cover livestock management, cattle and buffalo breeding, poultry farming, dairy technology, animal nutrition, feed formulation, veterinary hygiene, and common livestock diseases.
Is dairy technology covered?
Yes. The Dairy Science section covers milk composition, processing (pasteurization, homogenization), dairy products (butter, cheese, yogurt), and dairy farm management.
Are these useful for Livestock Development Officer exams?
Yes. These notes cover topics directly relevant to Livestock Development Officer, Veterinary Officer, and ICAR JRF Animal Science examinations.
Are poultry farming topics included?
Yes. The notes cover poultry breeds, housing, feeding, egg production management, broiler management, and common poultry diseases.
Are these notes free?
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