ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE 2011
Paper-I

"TIme Allowed: Three. Hour Maximum 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each gues}ion is prInted both in Ht'ndi and in, English.
Answers be written..i,n, the mediu1J1
specified in the Admission Certificll;fe.issued" to you, which must stated"c!early'on the pover of the. in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be givenfor the answers written in a medium oiher than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. and'5 which are coinpu[sory, and any three ofthe remaining questio1.1S selecting at least one questionfrom each Section.
The number of marks carried. by each question is indf,;ated at the end of the qu'estion.



1. Write shortnbfes 'on-the followi'ng in about ISO'words
each:-12x5=60
Genetic Drift
(b)Physiologi9al furlction ,and defiCiency symptoms Vit-D fu young animals.
(c)Balanced ration and its characteristics.
Role ofkidney in acid,;,base bala.nce in body.
NeurOhonnorialtheoryofmilkejecuon'in-bovines.


2. MTritein brief about cardiac cycle. 10
(b)DiscUSs in brieftne nervous and cliemic31 regulation ofheart. -15
(c)Discuss effect stress qn heart and blooQ pressure. 15
(d)!Discuss Endocrine control ofinitiation oflactation in fann animals. 20

3. What do you mean -by direct and"indirect calorimetIy Describe tpe carbon-ni!rogeri balance method for estimation ofheat producUbn in animal'body. 5+20=25
Enlist various systems for the energy value offeeds in ruminants. 10
Discuss iri brief abou{the total digestable nutrients· system'and give its demerits. 20+5=25

In reference to semen preservation, "what is 'cold shock' and how it is prevented 15
Discuss factprs that effect conception-rate AI programme. 20
Describe steps in handling offrozen semen foi AI. 25

SECTION:-B

5. Write shoitnotes on the following in about 150 words
Productionofsyntheticpopulation.
Feedingofpigs for lean meat production.
Inter-reiationsliip amongst calcium, phosPhorus and VitD.
Biochemical tests for urinary dysfuncti9ns.
Extension ofbovine semen for AI.


Explain thecircwnstaDces wherein crossing system in animal production is used. Describe the types of crossing and compare different {anns of regular crossing in tenns of heterosis: ·10+15+15=40
What calls for the use ofinfonnation from'elatives for selection of breeders ?piscuss and differentiate the family selection and within, family selection schemes. 10+10=20

'Write in brief about objectives, concept principles and' philosophy extension'in animal husbandry practices 30
Discuss recent trends in feeding of calf from ,birth to three m0nth age. 20
Write in brieffactors'determining the-efficiency ofdairy cows. 10

8. 'Discuss the mode of and inactivation! detoxification protease inhibitors and cynogenetic glycosides present'in feeds and fodder. 20
Discuss functions and deficiency symptoms ofVit. E in poultIy. 20
Give-the 'crude for broiler starter, broiler finisher, chick starter, 'chick grower arid layers as per HIS recommendations. 20

Note: English version ofthe Instructions is printed on the front cover ofthis question paper.