Livestock Production and Management

Role of livestock and poultry in Indian agriculture

Various systems of livestock production

Definition of breed-classification of indigenous, exotic cattle and buffaloes

Breed characteristics of Sindhi

Breed characteristics of Jersey

Breed characteristics of Holstein Friesian

Integrated farming system – (IFS)

Breed characteristics of Kangayam

Breed characteristics of Murrah and Surti

Breeding – importance of cross breeding

Signs of estrous cycle and Optimum time for crossing

Artificial Insemination

Housing Management – Farm Site Selection & Space Requirement

Systems of Housing

Care and management of new born calf

Care and management of heifers

Care and management of pregnant, lactating animals and work bullocks

Milk

Clean Milk Production

Principles of milking and Methods of Milking