1. Write short notes on the following .

Socioeconomic impact of zoonotic diseases

Management of bovine lactation tetany

Difference between scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and their applications in histopathology

Acute phase proteins and their role in disease

Japanese encephalitis and its impact on human health


2.
Explain why many drugs exhibit volumes of distribution far in excess of total body water .
How are autacoids different from traditional hormones? Write about the pharmacological role of lipid-derived autacoids .

Explain the reasons why the fluoroquinolones are widely used as anti-microbials.


3.
What is the structure and function of respiratory membrane? Explain oxgen-haemoglobin dissociation curve in gaseous exchange of pulmonary system.

"Kidney is the third line of defense for acid-base balance in the body."
Justify.

CNS ischemic response is called 'last ditch stand' pressure control mechanism of BP regulation Explain


4.
What are emerging and reemerging zoonoses? Explain the challenges and
opportunities in their prevention and control.

How are observational studies useful in epidemiological investigation? Explain their application in the study of chronic/neoplastic diseases.

What is eutrophication of lakes and how does it affect the terrestrial/ aquatic animal health?


5. Write short notes on the following

Wholesome meat production and the role of public health veterinarian

Materials and methods for collection of samples for veterolegal investigation

Zero disease concept and chemoprophylaxis

Organ products for food and pharmaceuticals

Role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in livestock development


6.
Give a brief summary of necessary permissions and standards to be met
while processing of market milk in a dairy processing plant with a capacity of 1000 litres/day.

Furnish the operational control of HTST pasteurization system.

What is homogenization? Explain it with the help of recent theory of
homogenization.

7.
Detail the effects of pH on the quality and shelf life of meat and meat
products.

What is curing? How does it protect spoilage of meats, specially pork?

What are the recent developments in the preparation of processed meat
products?


8.

What are the approaches to strengthen Research-Extension-Farmer-Market
linkages?

The Zooming In, Zooming Out (ZIZO) method of involving farmers is the
need of the hour for successful transfer of technology in rural India.
Critically evaluate the statement.

What are the salient features of recently launched 'National Livestock Mission' by the Government of India?