Time
Allowed: Three hours maximum Marks:
200
Candidates should attempt question 1 and 5
which are compulsory and any THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at
least ONE question form each section.
SECTION
A
1.
Write short notes on any four of the following I
not more than 150 words.
(a)
Embryo transfer technology and Embryo
biotechniques.
(b)
Evaluation of feed as a source of energy.
(c)
Deep freezing techniques for semen preservation
(d)
Heat detection techniques in animals.
(e)
Importance of livestock records.
2.
What is the significance of feeding mineral
mixture to livestock? What is the role played by trace minerals in animal
reproduction?
3.
What is Total Mixed Ration (TMR)? What is the
advantage of making feed blocks and give the scope of this new technology in
feeding of animals.
4.
Enumerate various herd manage mental practices
for high yielding animals for sustained milk productivity.
SECTION –B
5.
Write short notes on any four of the following
in not more than 150 words.
(a)
Animal behavior and its importance
(b)
Effect of photoperiod in poultry production.
(c)
Strategies for alleviating climatic stress in
livestock.
(d)
Feeding of sheep under range conditions.
(e)
Formulation of least cost ration for animals.
6.
Discuss the advantages and limitations of
artificial insemination programme under Indian conditions. Describe the most
common semen extenders and function of its components.
7.
Draw a layout plan for housing ten crossbred
lactating cows under loose housing system. Compare different systems of
housing.
8.
What are the breeding technologies employed for
improvement of indigenous animals? Describe Grading up, crossbreeding and
selective breeding.
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