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1. LIVESTOCK
The cell and its functions — structure of cell — cell division — functional
organizations of animal body — regulation of body function — Animal blood —
Functions — transport of gases - nutrient of plant and animal body.
Concept of basic genetic inheritance — Heredity -- law of Mendel — quantitative
and qualitative traits.
Animal breeding — cross breeding — inbreeding - hybrid vigour — Progeny testing —
Animal Reproduction — sexual reproduction - male & Female reproductive system
– puberty oestrous cycle — Artificial insemination.
Phylum Chordata — Fundamental characters, comparison of chordate with non
chordates
Major subdivisions of phylum chordata, General character.
Common animal husbandry terms, Dentition and ageing of animals, Transport
of livestock by rail, road and on foot, Farm management practices including
disinfection, isolation, quarantine, disposal of carcass. Methods of drug
administration, selection of site for constructing a farm.
Breeds of cattle, buffaloes, goat, pig - General management and feeding practices
of calves heifers, pregnant, lactating and dry animals — colostrum feeding.
Methods of milking - machine milking, factors affecting quantity and quality of
milk production, clean milk production.
Determination of body weight using different measurements
Important diseases affecting livestock and its control.
Ectoparasites and endoparasites of cattle and other livestock.Feeding livestock — concentrates & roughages — ruminant digestion — VFA -~
proximate principles of feed — nutrient requirement of various livestock—bypass
protein - DCP — TDN
Fodder Production and management — different fodder grasses, trees — cultivation
practices — yield - ensiling — straw — hay
2. P O U L T R Y
Poultry production
Reproduction in poultry - male and female reproductive systems, formation of
eggs, structure of eggs. Important economic traits of poultry, egg production, eggs
weight, eggs quality, growth, feed consumption and feed efficiency.
Rearing and management — Care and management of growing and laying birds -
working of hatchery, Handling of eggs prior to and during incubation, candling—
fumigation — sexing — brooding of chicken
NOTE: - It may be noted that apart from the topics detailed above,
questions from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of
the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking
that all the topics above may be covered in the question paper.
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FULL SYLLABUS OF VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR IN LIVESTOCK
MANAGEMENT (POULTRY / HUSBANDRY)
VOCATIONAL HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
(CATEGORY NO. 316/2010 –Direct Rectt. & 372/2010-By Transfer)
1. LIVESTOCK
The cell and its functions — structure of cell — cell division — functional
organizations of animal body — regulation of body function — Animal blood —
Functions — transport of gases - nutrient of plant and animal body.
Concept of basic genetic inheritance — Heredity -- law of Mendel — quantitative
and qualitative traits.
Animal breeding — cross breeding — inbreeding - hybrid vigour — Progeny testing —
Animal Reproduction — sexual reproduction - male & Female reproductive system
– puberty oestrous cycle — Artificial insemination.
Phylum Chordata — Fundamental characters, comparison of chordate with non
chordates
Major subdivisions of phylum chordata, General character.
Common animal husbandry terms, Dentition and ageing of animals, Transport
of livestock by rail, road and on foot, Farm management practices including
disinfection, isolation, quarantine, disposal of carcass. Methods of drug
administration, selection of site for constructing a farm.
Breeds of cattle, buffaloes, goat, pig - General management and feeding practices
of calves heifers, pregnant, lactating and dry animals — colostrum feeding.
Methods of milking - machine milking, factors affecting quantity and quality of
milk production, clean milk production.
Determination of body weight using different measurements
Important diseases affecting livestock and its control.
Ectoparasites and endoparasites of cattle and other livestock.Feeding livestock — concentrates & roughages — ruminant digestion — VFA -~
proximate principles of feed — nutrient requirement of various livestock—bypass
protein - DCP — TDN
Fodder Production and management — different fodder grasses, trees — cultivation
practices — yield - ensiling — straw — hay
2. P O U L T R Y
Poultry production
Reproduction in poultry - male and female reproductive systems, formation of
eggs, structure of eggs. Important economic traits of poultry, egg production, eggs
weight, eggs quality, growth, feed consumption and feed efficiency.
Rearing and management — Care and management of growing and laying birds -
working of hatchery, Handling of eggs prior to and during incubation, candling—
fumigation — sexing — brooding of chicken
NOTE: - It may be noted that apart from the topics detailed above,
questions from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of
the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking
that all the topics above may be covered in the question paper.
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