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Animal Nutrition- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.110)
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Which of the following in not an example of external marker?

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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

3 Topics
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

1 Topic
Farm-Level Breeding Records, Pedigree Maintenance and Selection Methodologies

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) Active 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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