IAS Mains Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science 2006
Paper-I
Section A

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Current issues of Indian feed industry

Hormones as growth stimulating substances

Milk ejection

Recent methods of oestrus detection in cows

Using current research findings, discuss in detail the endocrine regulation of oestrus cycle. How can this knowledge be used to improve livestock productivity

Discuss the possible reasons for poor conception following artificial insemination, especially with frozen semen and suggest measures to improve conception rate

What is least cost ration? What is its significance under Indian conditions? Write the procedure of developing the least cost ration

Section B

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Care of neonate

Mosaicism and Chimerism

Recombinant DIMA technology

Heterosis

Discuss merits and demerits of various methods of selection for livestock improvement in Indian context

Define outbreeding. Discuss various methods of outbreeding. Which is the most suitable method of outbreeding for the large Indian cattle population

Discuss various factors which can improve efficiency of dairy animals at a commercial dairy farm having 200 adult Murrah buffaloes in semi-arid Indian climate