ASC 801
Name of the Programme: M. Sc. in Animal Science

Total duration: 2 years

Scope:Research, Develop an understanding on Applied Animal Management

Pattern of course (Semester/annual): 4 Semesters

Mode of teaching (Regular/distant): Regular

Language of teaching: English

Eligibility for admission: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, B.V.Sc. and B.Sc. Poultry Science

Mode of selection and admission: Entrance Examination conducted by Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences Unoiversity

Seat reservations: As per Government rules
Syllabus (Provide as a separate document)/ Link to Syllabus in case of VCI& AICTE

Mode of evaluation: Internal

Attendance requirement: 80 %

• Fee structure (semester wise)on as on ………1.10.2020…………………. (Date)

Name of Programme	Sem 1	Sem 2	Sem 3	Sem 4
M.Sc. Animal Science	70000	70000	70000	70000

 

 

Course outlines for MS in Animal Science

 

 

Course code	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	MAJOR/ SUPPORTING
ASC 801	Status and scope of Livestock Production	2+1	M
ASC 802	Monogastric Animal Science	1+1	M
ASC 803	Ruminant Production and Management	1+1	M
ASC 804	Essentials of Poultry Science	1+1	M
ASC 805	Genetics and Animal Breeding	2+1	S
ASC 806	Nutrition and Feed Technology	1+1	S
Total	(8+6) 14

 

 

Note= M= Major course, S= Supporting or minor course
Semester II

 
 

Course code	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	MAJOR/ SUPPORTING
ASC 807	Current issues in Dairy Sciences	1+0	M
ASC 808	Meat Sciences and Meat Products Technology	2+1	S
ASC 809	Behavior of Farm and Companion Animals	1+0	M
ASC 810	Research Philosophy and Statistical method for Life Sciences	2+1	S
ASC 811	Project Management	1+1	M
ASC 812	Fodder Production and Storage Technology	1+1	M
ASC 813	Human Resource Management	1+1	S
Total	(9+5)=14

 

 

Note= M= Major course, S= Supporting or minor course
Semester III

 

 

Course code	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	MAJOR/ SUPPORTING
ASC 814	Innovation and Knowledge Transfer	1+1	S
ASC 815	Stress Physiology and Animal Welfare	1+1	M
ASC 816	Climate change impact and adaptation for Livestock	2+1	M
ASC 817	Food Biotechnology	2+0	S
ASC 818	Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security	1+0	M
ASC 819	Livestock Business Management	1+1	M
Total	(8T+4P)=12

 

 

Note= M= Major course, S= Supporting or minor course
Semester IV

 

 

Course code	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ASC 820	Masters Research (Dissertation)	10
ASC 821	Choice based campus training	10
Total	(0T+20P)=20

 

Note= M= Major course, S= Supporting or minor course

Abstract of courses

 
 

Total credits for Major course	23
Total credits for Minor course	17
Total credits for Masters Research	10
Total credits for choice based training	10
TOTAL CREDITS	60

 

Course contents

ASC 801
Credits: 2+1
Status and scope of Livestock Sector

 

Objective: To give an overview of the status and scope of livestock sector, and to familiarize the student to the world of Animal Science.

Theory.

Unit1.Ter and definitions in Livestock Production Management. Overview of livestock sector in different parts of the world. Demography of livestock in the global scenario, contribution oflivestock sector to the global and national economies.

Unit 2. Production trends of different animal products. National and international livestock developments agencies and research & development institutes.

Unit3.Treaties and conventions on livestock farming and animal welfare. Future challenges and emerging technologies in livestock sector. Gender concerns in livestock.

Practical

• Case studies on the impact of livestock cooperative societies
• Oral presentations on different aspects of status and scope of livestock sector.

 

ASC 802
Credits 1+1
Monogastric Animal Science

 

Objective: To equip the student to understand the latest trends in monogastric production and reproduction of monogastric animal species. Identify the potential for the integration of monogastric animal farming with agriculture

Theory

Unit 1. Overview of monogastric animals,Distribution and values of monogastric animals, economic trait of monogastric animal production
Unit 2.Selection and breeding of monogastric farm animals. Optimization of breeding
Unit 3.Practical feeding and management of monogastric animals, optimization of feed resources.
Unit 4. Integration of monogastric animal farming with commercial agriculture and aqua culture.

Practical

• Assessment of capital investment for pig and rabbit farms
• Estimation of expenditure in feed on annual basis in pig and rabbit farms
• Animal stock estimation of revenue from the farms
• Estimation of reproductive efficiency of the farm
• Estimation of biomass production from pig rabbit farms
• Familiarization of equine husbandry

 

ASC 803
Credits 1+1
Ruminant Production and Management

 

Objective: SWOT analysis of dairying in developed and developing countries

Theory

Unit 1. Overview of small and large ruminant farming Animal enterprises in the world. Distribution of ruminant farm economic traits of ruminant production
Unit 2. Selection and breeding of ruminant farm animals, optimization of reproduction output
Unit 3. Practical feeding and management of ruminant animals and optimization of feed resources

Practicals

• Assessment of capital investment for cattle, buffalo and goat farm
• Animal stock inventory, sales and receipts of farms
• Estimation of expenditure on annual basis in cattle and goat farms
• Monthly estimation of revenue from cattle and goat farms
• Presentation

 

ASC 804
Credits: 1+1
Poultry Science

 

Objective

To generate awareness on commercial poultry enterprise

Unit 1.Overview of poultry enterprise
Unit 2.Selection and breeding of poultry, Feeding housing and management of layers
Unit 3. Selection and breeding of broilers, Feeding housing and management of broilers
Unit 4.Hatchery management
Unit 5. Common diseases of poultry and its prevention
Unit 6.Marketing of poultry products in different seasons. Pricing poultry products for maximum returns

Practicals

• Assessment of capital investment for organized poultry farms
• stock inventory, sales and receipts of farms
• Estimation of expenditure on annual basis in poultry farms
• Monthly estimation of revenue from poultry farms.
• Presentation of projects.

 

ASC 805
Credits 2+1
Genetics and Animal Breeding

 

Objective: To improve methodology of selection and breeding systems for genetic improvement of livestock and poultry.

Theory

Unit 1. Basics of Mendalian Genetics
Unit 2. Principles of population Genetics
Unit 3. Genetic parameters, Heritability, repeatability and Genetic correlation
Unit 4. Principles and methods of selection
Unit 5. Mating systems

Practical

• Problems in Mendalian Genetics
• Estimation of Heritability, repeatability and Genetic correlation
• Response to selection
• Estmation of inbreeding and heterosis

 

ASC 806
Credit 1+1
Nutrition and Feed Technology

 

Objective: To give awareness on basic nutritional principles and advancements in feed formulation and manufacture.

Theory

Unit 1. Common feed resources and its availability and cost. Nutritive value of different feeds
Unit 2. Feeding standards computation of ration. Formulation of feed
Unit 3. Laws and regulations of feed manufacturing industry and quality control.
Layout, design and operational management of feed mill
Unit 4. Advanced feed dispensing methods and equipments

Practicals.

• Identification of different feed ingredients
• Familiarization of machinery for feed manufacturing
• Feed formulation software
• Familiarization of feed storage structure
• Feed marketing techniques

 

 

 

Semester II
ASC 807
Credits 1+0
Current issues in Dairy Science

 

Objective: principles and practices of dairy systems management
Identifying the constraints in dairy sector of world and suggesting solutions.

Theory:

Unit 1. Development of Dairy Industry in India and world
Unit 2. Demographic issue in dairying,
Unit 3. Constraints in upgradation of genetic potential
Unit 4. Milking management, Machine milking and hand milking
Unit 5. Processing and milk marketing constraints.
Unit6. Different laws governing the livestock sectors to produce quality
products on par with international standards
Unit 7. Health management , Epidemiological issues and its impact on production

Practicals

Survey and random sampling of population
Computation of heritability, repeatability, genetic, environmental and phenotypic correlations and their standard errors.
Project preparation for dairy processing
Case study of marketing by different cooperative societies and corporate
Compilation of laws for different enterprises
Preparation of epidemiological chart of important diseases affecting dairy.

 

ASC 808
Meat Science and Meat Products Technology
Credits 2+1

 

Objective: To impart knowledge about current status of meat industry, to educate on factors influencing quality of meat and nutritive value. Meat Production and Processing. Clean and ethical meat production

Theory

Unit1: Current trends of meat industry and its prospects.
Unit 2: Factors affecting meat quality.
Unit 2. Scientific slaughter and processing techniques,
Unit 3. Preservation and packaging.
Unit 4. Preparation of various meat products
Unit 5. Quality assurance of meat products
Unit 6. Marketing of meat. Meat retailing units. International standards for meat products.

Practicals.

• Identification different meat
• Evaluation of physicochemical and sensory properties of meat and meat products
• Design of meat processing plants.
• Estimation of meat output from animal units.
• Assessment of byproducts and its utilization.
• Capacity utilization of meat plant

 

 

ASC 809
Credits 1+0.
Behavior of Farm and Companion Animals

 

Objective: To acquaint students on farm animal behavior and its application for production.

Theory

Unit 1. Physiological basis of different patterns of behavior, Behavioral adaptation under
domestication.
Unit 2. Analysis of behavior in relation to climatic environment
Unit 3. Practical application different types of behavior. Behavioral modification, and
management. Behavioral interventions for improved productivity.

 

ASC 810
Credits 2+1
Research Philosophy and Statistical Methods in Life Sciences

 

Objective: To introduce the student to research in the realm of animal science.

Theory

Unit 1. Philosophy of research. Ethics of salient features of scientific approach in research.
Unit 2. Data generation in biological research. Sampling and designing of experiments. Statistical models for analysis of biological data interpretation.
Unit 3.Presentation of data after statistical analysis. Writing scientific articles.

Practicals:

• Familiarization of statistical terminology
• Different statistical designs
• Different analysis tools
• Familiarization of software for statistical analysis pertinent to animal sciences

 

 

ASC 811
Credits 1+1
Project Management

 

Objectives: To analyze the critical aspects of animal industry from a problem or research related problem.

Theory:

Unit 1. Need analysis of the project, constraints of project, Analysis of resources, Fixing assumptions. Cost benefit analysis.
Unit 2. Scale and investment criteria. Harnessing the funding resources. Delegation and team work.
Unit 3. Preparation of detailed project report and time frame. Target achievement monitoring periodic appraisal tactics
Unit 4. Monitoring and evaluation of projects. Follow up strategy

Practical:

• Need assessment survey
• Project formation case study
• Cost benefit analysis
• Assessment of project impact

 

ASC 812
Credits 1+1
Fodder Production and Storage Technology

 

Objective: To acquaint with different varieties of fodder available in different agro ecological zones and storage technologies available.

Theory

Unit 1. Importance of grasslands and fodder in livestock production
Unit 2. Fodder practice of the world. Agronomical practices for fodder production.
Unit 3. Soil and water conservation ,irrigation and drainage for fodder production.
Unit 4. Farm power and agro energy. Farm machinery and equipments. Recycling animal washing for fodder
Unit 5. Harvesting and post harvesting technique for fodder preservation. Storage of fodder.

Practicals:

• Familiarize of fodder crops
• Fodder farm visit
• Collection preservation and storage of fodder
• Damage and loss assessment
• Cost analysis of fodder production
• Intercropping potentials and constraints

 

ASC 813
Credits 1+1
Human Resource Management

 

Objective: Understand the strategic and operational scales of human resource management in livestock business.

Theory

Unit 1. Function of human resource management.Training need analysis, role of human resource in competitive success.
Unit 2. Structure of high performance work assignments. Employment security and downsizing Information sharing.
Unit 3. Principle of organizing and designing of jobs. Compensation, pros and cons of individual incentives.

Practical

• Assessment of satisfaction levels of staff of animal farms
• Information percolation among different strata of the organization.
• Team work analysis
• Analysis on time management

 

ASC 814
Credits 1+1
Innovation and Knowledge Transfer

 

Objective: Understanding the ways of learning and barriers of adoption technologies by farmers. Leadership in livestock business.

Theory

Unit1. Problem based learning and group discussion
Unit 2. Roles of new media in research and extension technology in knowledge transfer.
Unit 3. On farm training for extension education. Farm models and farmers schools. Unit Unit 4. Capacity building for women entrepreneurs

Practicals.

• Oral presentation and speech craft
• Ease study on farmers knowledge
• PBL on adoption of technology
• Poster presentation on gender issues in livestock business
  

 

ASC 815
Credits 1+1
Stress Physiology and Animal Welfare

 

Objective. To develop skills and techniques in monitoring stress responses in farm animals and be able assess the welfare of different categories of animals and birds.

Theory

Unit 1. Concepts of stress and distress. Normal physiological limits of animals and birds
Unit 2. Common stressors in animals and birds and the methods to assess impact of each stressor
Unit 3. Changes animals due to stress and the methods of assessment
Unit 4. Science of animal welfare. Scientific methods of welfare assessment. Methods to improve welfare in animals and birds

Practicals:

• Evaluate of physiological parameters in animals and birds
• Hematological variables related to stress
• Assessment of welfare in farm animals
• Assement of welfare in birds

 

ASC 816
Credits 2+1

Climate change impact and adaptation for livestock farming

 

Objective: to enable the student in acquiring knowledge on the strategies for mitigation of climate change threats on livestock farming.

Theory:

Unit 1. Climate change and global warming. Impact of livestock on global warming.
Unit 2. Effects of climate changes on fodder production. Effects of climatic change on milk, meat and egg production.
Unit 3. Estimation of methane, Nutritional strategies to reduce methane production. Management strategies to reduce methane.
Unit 4. Disaster management. Futuristic research on mitigating of global warming.

Practical:

• Climatic data recording
• Analysis of climatic data of different agro climatic zones.
• Oral presentations

 

ASC 817
Credits 2+0
Food Biotechnology

 

Objective: to equip student in under standing the principles of biotechnology applicable to food production and animal sciences.

Theory

Unit 1.Structure of DNA replication, gene, mutation, transcription and translation
Unit 2. PCR Trans genetic animals, transgenetic birds, animal pharming
Unit 3. GM foods. Ethical and moral issues in biotechnology. Legal issues and IPR

 

ASC 818
Credits 1+0
Sustainable Livestock Production and Food Security.

 

Objective: Strategy to ensure food security in the global scenario

Theory:

Unit1. Global food availability of milk, meat and egg. Nutritional availability, malnutrition, poverty and famine.
Unit 2. Poverty eradication programmes. Role of livestock in lively hood security. Marginal and small holder systems in food security.
Unit 3. Innovations to improve processing of livestock products. Value addition techniques. Role of cooperative sector and NGOs in livestock sector. Micro financing for livestock farming, Self help groups, organic farms, utilization of yard manure, composting, vermicompost, aerobic composting, biogas production.
Unit 4. Sustainable agriculture integrated and mixed farming one health initiative.

 

 

ASC 819
Credits 1+1
Livestock Business Management

 

Objective: To acquaint the student with financial accounting analysis and management

Theory:

Unit 1. Planning of livestock business
Unit 2. Financial accounting records, balance sheet, fund flow statement cost and analysis for marginal decisions SWOT analysis.
Unit 3. Working capital financing, instrument analysis, capital market, cooperative risk management venture capital
Unit 4.Marketing. Pricing strategies, sales promotion, legislation relating licensing.

Practicals

• Assessment of working capital requirement
• Financial planning and forecasting
• Preparation of financial statements, depreciation accounting methods, trend and variance analysis, cost-volume profit analysis
• Viability analysis
• Visit to livestock enterprises.
• Case studies of project