Animal Sciecne

Course Code: LPM 111
Course Title: Introductory Animal Science
Credit Hours: .3 (2+1)

OBJECTIVES
The main objective of this course is to teach the students about importance of livestock and poultry
industry, prevention and control measures of commonly occurring disease and parasites of livestock
and poultry.

SYLLABUS
Importance, scope, hindrances of livestock and poultry in Nepal. Zoological classification of farm animals and birds, Difference between ruminant and non-ruminant Commonly used terms of animal husbandry Ageing, weighing, identifications. Animal restraining and handling Marketing and
transportation. Sign of health and diseases. Care and management of sick animals Control and prevention of major diseases and parasites ( H.S., BQ. FMD), Brucellosis, Ranikhet, Fowl Pox,Coccidiosis, Gumboro disease, Marek’s disease, Swine Fever, ticks, lice, Fleas, liverfluke,Ascariasis, tapeworm). Importance of barn sanitation and waste handling Farm record.

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Livestock Production and Management Whole PDF

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