Paper-I
Section A

1. Write short notes on any four of the following in not more than 150 words (10 ×

a.Embryo transfer technology and Embryo bio-techniques.

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 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 (10 × 4 40).

Animal behaviour and its importance.

Effect of photoperiod in poultry production.

Strategies for alleviating climatic stress in livestock.

Feeding of sheep under range conditions.

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 (40.).

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