Tuesday 31 March 2015

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & VETERINARY SCIENCE – 2006 PAPER- I

 Time allowed:   Three Hours                    maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt Question no. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE question from each section.

SECTION A

1.       Write short notes on any four of the following in not more than 150 words each:
(a)    Probiotics, their mode of action and usefulness
(b)   Breeding plan for egg type poultry production
(c)    Dairy farming cis-a-vis Mixed farming
(d)   Role of cross- breeding in developing new breeds / strains
(e)   Trace minerals in nutrition of growing animals
2.       Describe the sequence of events along a with details for improvement of cattle in India. What were the shortcomings and constraints in not achieving the targeted level of milk production?
3.       (a) Describe the suitable management practices to be followed for Heifers and pregnant stock in a commercial unit.
(c)    What will you feed daily to a breeding bull of five years of age which is being used for semen collection for A. I.?
4.       Describe in detail method of meat inspection in Goat. How will you differentiate meat of goats form that of sheep?

SECTION B

5.       Write short notes on any four of the following in not more than 150 words each:
(a)    Development of economical ration  for rabbits
(b)   Construction of selection Index and its use
(c)    Female reproductive organs, their components functions
(d)   Factors affecting semen quality
(e)   Nucleus Breeding Schemes

6.       What are the hormones necessary for initiation and maintenance of pregnancy, lactation and parturition in dairy cows? Explain their role.

7.       (a) Describe the steps for amelioration of Heat stress through suitable shelter systems under rural conditions.
                (b) How do animals keep their body temperature constant under cold environmental conditions?

8.       Enumerate the steps to be taken for Quality semen production. What are the factors affecting semen quality ‘in vivo’ and ‘in vitro’?
 

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