IFS Animal Husbandry Papers 2006
IFS Animal Husbandry 2006
Paper-I
Section A

Write short notes on any four of the following in not more than 150 words each

Probiotics, their mode of action and usefulness

Breeding plan for egg type poultry production

Dairy farming vis-a-vis Mixed farming

Role of cross-breeding in developing new breeds/strains

Trace minerals in nutrition of growing animals

Describe the sequence of events along with details for improvement of cattle in India. What were the shortcomings and constraints in not achieving the targeted level of milk production

Answer the following questions

Describe the suitable management practices to be followed for Heifers and Pregnant stock in a commercial unit

What will you feed daily to a breeding bull of five years of age which is being used for semen collection for A. I.

Describe in detail method of meat inspection in Goat. How will you differentiate meat of goats from that of sheep

Section B

Write short notes on any four of the following in not more than 150 words each.

Development of economical ration for rabbits

Construction of Selection Index and its use

Female reproductive organs, their components and functions

Factors affecting semen quality

Nucleus Breeding Schemes

What are the hormones necessary for initiation and maintenance of Pregnancy, Lactation and Parturition in dairy cows? Explain their role

Answer the following questions

Describe the steps for amelioration of Heat stress through suitable shelter systems under rural conditions

How do animals keep their body temperature constant under cold environmental conditions

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