C S MAIN 2014
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE Paper-I

SECTION-A

Describe the estrus behaviour, fertilization and early embryonic development in lactating buffalo during summer months.

Elaborate the role of nervous system in co-ordinating an animal's response to environment.

Why Vitamin-A is important for animal body? What are the deficiency symptoms of Vit.-A in animals

Discuss the importance and process of capacitation of spermatozoa.

Selection of Breeding bulls is an important aspect in breeding. Discuss the criteria for selection.

Describe expected impacts, adaptation and mitigation strategies in livestock to global warming.

Define silage. Discuss the important methods of preparing silage. What are the important crops used for silage making

Describe the process of blood circulation. What are the various factors that influence coagulation process in animal system

" Define probiotics. Enlist important micro-organisms which are used as probiotics and also discuss the characteristics of good probiotics. .

Discuss the role of biotechnology in genetic improvement of dairy animals. State the steps involved in embryo transfer technology and its application.

How do cows exchange gases and acquire energy

Q. Discuss adaptive responses of acclimated cattle to high ambient temperature and relative humidity, emphasizing its effects on metabolism, acid-base homeostasis and hormonal
balance of the body. 10+15=25

Q. Differentiate between the following
Crude Protein Vs. Digestible Crude Protein
(ii) Water soluble vitamins' vi Fat soluble vitamins
(iii) Roughages Vs. Concentrates
(iv) Maintenance ration Vs. Production ration
Metabolic energy Vs. Net energy.

Q. What is repeat 'breeding syndrome in bovines? Enlist the causes of repeat breeding.10

SECTION-B

Dairy industries in advanced countries are more mechanised and systematic than in India. Explain with reasons and remedies.

What are the important genetic parameters Explain the role of heritability in Animal Breeding along with its advantages.

What do you mean by segregation distortion Explain its importance in mice.

How qualitative traits differ from quantitative traits? Explain with ·examples.

Why transfer technology is an important factor to bring an improvement in Animal Husbandry sector Discuss its constraints.

Explain how the changes of gene frequencies under selection be calculated at different level of dominance.

Explain the mode of feeding and management practices of young piglets particularly for piglet anaemia and piglet diarrhoea.

Define selection. Enumerate the factors which are responsible for choosing traits for selection. Discuss in brief.

Variation is the raw material of organic evolution-Defend the statement.

Discuss the functions of Extension teaching methods. What are the factors affecting the use and choice of the channels

What is inbreeding How do you produce inbred lines How can inbred lines be exploited for commercial production Explain.

Q. Animal Husbandry practices is considered to be the major economic backbone of poor rural farmers in India-Justify the statement. 15

Q. Explain the-above in brief:
In two way crossbreeding, a higher degree of heterosis is obtained in FI generation.
Describe the estimates of heritability by full sib method along with its merits and demerits. 20

Q. In Indian rural conditions why dairying under mixed farming is economically more viable than dairying under specialised farming Discuss.