ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Course Description

economic importance of animal production, world’s animal production; types of animal operations; Species and breeds; growth in farm animals; reproduction in farm Animals: male and female reproductive systems, The Estrus Cycle, ovulation, pregnancy, Hormones related to reproduction, Artificial Insemination, sterility, abort; animal breeding: species and breeds, phenotype and genotype, Heritability (h2), selection, progeny, Actual production and Sib Tests, pedigree and yield records; mating Systems: pure breeding, crossing (Crossbreeding); nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats and oils), essential fatty acids, proteins and amino acids; fat soluble vitamins and water soluble vitamins; diseases of vitamin deficiencies, macro-micro and trace mineral elements; diseases of mineral deficiencies; cattle production and nutrition; sheep

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify (2) the vocabulary and standard units of animal science
2. 02 Inteprete(3) them
3. 03 Explain (4) basic principles of animal husbandry.
4. 04 By comparing (4) different production systems
5. 05 Evaluate (5) them technically and economically.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives (6th Edition). W. Stephen Damron. 2017. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0134436050.
2. 02 Animal Nutrition Science.Gordon McL. Dryden. 2008. CABI.
3. 03 Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science. Thomas G. Field. 2011. 10th Edition. Paperback.
4. 04 Commercial Chicken Production Manual 4th Edition. Mack O. North, Donald D. Bell. 1990. ISBN-13: 978-0412071614.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify (2) the vocabulary and standard units of animal science SOLO 2
2. L02 Inteprete(3) them SOLO 3
3. L03 Explain (4) basic principles of animal husbandry. SOLO 4
4. L04 By comparing (4) different production systems SOLO 4
5. L05 Evaluate (5) them technically and economically. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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