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Animal Nutrition- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.44)
MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1

Which of the following advanced tools/technique used in animal identification in a farm
(A). Artificial Intelligence
(B). RFID
(C). Branding
(D). Tagging
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General Agriculture

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Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR

Basic and General Aspects of Livestock Products

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Muscle Structure, Contractile Proteins, Fiber Types and Post-Mortem Glycolysis Milk Chemistry, True Constituents, Synthesis and Dairy Processing Principles Meat Processing Biochemistry: Emulsions, Binders, Curing and Water Holding Capacity

Energy and Proteins

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Energy Partitioning, Calorimetry, Gross, Digestible and Metabolizable Energy Protein Nutrition, Essential Amino Acids, CNCPS System and Protein Degradability Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism, Essential Fatty Acids and Bioenergetics

Overview of Genetics

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Mendelian Inheritance, Gene Interactions, Lethals and Multiple Alleles

Poultry Genetics and Breeding

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Poultry Phylogeny, Taxonomy, Domestication and Standard Breed Classes Indigenous Indian Chicken and Avian Breeds and AnGR Conservation

Advanced Genetics

1 Topic
Recombinant DNA Technology, PCR, DNA Sequencing, Cloning and Transgenic Animals

Breeding Management

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Farm-Level Breeding Records, Pedigree Maintenance and Selection Methodologies Active

Minerals, Vitamins and Feed Additives

3 Topics
Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble Vitamins: Chemistry, Bioavailability and Requirements Macro and Micro Minerals: Metabolism, Deficiencies and Toxicities in Livestock Feed Additives, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Enzymes and UMMB Formulations

Poultry Nutrition

2 Topics
Mineral and Vitamin Nutrition: Calcium, Phosphorus, Trace Minerals and Deficiencies Energy and Protein Nutrition: Metabolizable Energy, Essential Amino Acids and Feeding Standards

Avian Physiology

1 Topic
Avian Respiratory System, Pneumatic Bones and Air Sac Anatomy

Feeding Management

1 Topic
Practical Ruminant Feeding: Dry Matter Intake, Thumb Rules and FCM Calculations

Overview of Breeding

2 Topics
Domestication, Evolution and Indian Breeds of Livestock and Poultry (AnGR) Heterosis, Combining Ability, Diallel Crosses and Reciprocal Recurrent Selection

PFA and FSSAI Standards of Different Dairy Products

4 Topics
Fluid Milk Standards, Pasteurization Kinetics, Phosphatase Test and Homogenization Egg Science and Technology: Structure, Quality Grading, Preservation and Thermal Coagulation Processed Egg Products: Liquid Eggs, Egg Powder, Whipping Aids and Designer Eggs Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems, Detergents, Sanitizers and Dairy Plant Hygiene

Rumen Eco-system and Functions

3 Topics
Rumen Fermentation Kinetics, VFA Production, Absorption and Passage Rate (kp) Rumen Microbiology: Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi and Archaeal Methanogens Rumen Manipulation, Defaunation, Ketogenesis and Metabolic Adaptation in Ruminants

Genetic Properties of Population

3 Topics
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, Gene Frequencies and Forces Altering Gene Frequency Metric Traits, Population Mean, Breeding Values and Average Effect of Gene Substitution Components of Phenotypic Variance and Resemblance Between Relatives

Non-Ruminant Nutrition

1 Topic
Monogastric Digestion and Physiology: Swine, Poultry and Equine Nutrition

Poultry Products Technology

1 Topic
Egg Preservation, Storage, Spoilage Microbiology and Pasteurization

Reproduction Management

1 Topic
Artificial Insemination Practice, Pregnancy Diagnosis, Infertility and Calving Management

Wool, Mohair and Fur

1 Topic
Wool Processing: Scouring, Carbonization, Carding, Combing (Tops/Noils) and Finishing

Nutrient Requirements

2 Topics
Feeding Standards and Nutrient Recommendations: ICAR, NRC, ARC and Kearl Systems Maintenance, Growth, Reproduction and Lactation Requirements in Ruminants

Poultry Management

1 Topic
Grower, Pullet and Layer Management: Space, Lighting Regimes and Debeaking

Shelter Management

1 Topic
Housing Systems: Loose Housing, Stanchion Barns, Space Requirements and BIS Norms

Forage Conservation and Evaluation

3 Topics
Silage Making Technology: Microbiology, Fermentation Phases and Quality Standards Hay Making, Artificial Dehydration and Forage Preservation Principles Forage Evaluation Systems: Proximate Analysis, Van Soest Fiber Fractions and In-Vitro Gas Production

Health Management

1 Topic
Preventive Herd Health: Vaccination, Deworming Schedules and Common Livestock Diseases

Global Feed Industry and Production Scenario

3 Topics
Feed Industry Scenario: Compound Cattle Feed, BIS Standards and Quality Norms Feed Processing Technology: Grinding, Mixing, Pelleting, Extrusion and Expanders Feed Storage, Warehouse Management and Insect-Pest Control in Feed Ingredients

Production and Management of Cattle and Buffalo

1 Topic
Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Breeds: Distribution, Phenotypic Standards and Adaptation

Anti-Metabolites and Toxic Principles

2 Topics
Naturally Occurring Plant Toxins: Glucosides, Tannins, Oxalates, Saponins and Mimosine Mineral and Inorganic Toxicities: HCN Poisoning, Nitrate/Nitrite, Selenium and Fluorosis

Production and Management of Other Animals

2 Topics
Camel, Yak and Pack Animal Management: Draft Norms, Churpi and Arid Adaptation Commercial Poultry Management: Broiler, Layer Housing, Lighting and Nutrition Norms

Elements of Research Methodology

2 Topics
Digestibility Trials: Total Collection, Indicator Methods (Internal/External Markers) Laboratory Analytical Techniques in Animal Nutrition: Chemical, Spectroscopic and Chromatography

Clinical Nutrition

2 Topics
Nutritional Deficiencies, Secondary Deficiencies and Feed-Induced Disorders Dietary Management in Environmental Stress: Heat, Cold and Seasonal Nutrition

Laboratory Animal Breeding

1 Topic
Biology, Reproductive Parameters and Management of Common Laboratory Animals
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