Introduction to Animal Husbandry (ANSC-5101)

ANSC-5101                  Introduction to Animal Husbandry                                   3(2-1)

Introduction:This course tells about the introduction of Animal Sciences/Husbandry. This course crtically focus on importance of livestock in Pakistan economy and daily human life. This course also tells about genetic resources of livestock in Pakistan and it also explicitlly explains about the four main pillars of livestovk i.e. Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Management and Poultry Science. This course also give a view about livestock as an industry and business.Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food and fiber. The term is often used to refer solely to those raised for food, and sometimes only farmed ruminants, such as cattle and goats. In recent years, some organizations have also raised livestock to promote the survival of rare breeds. The breeding, maintenance, and slaughter of these animals, known as animal husbandry, is a component of modern agriculture that has been practiced in many cultures since humanity's transition to farming from hunter-gatherer lifestyles. Animal husbandry practices have varied widely across cultures and time periods. Originally, livestock were not confined by fences or enclosures, but these practices have largely shifted to intensive animal farming, sometimes referred to as "factory farming". These practices increase yield of the various commercial outputs, but have led to increased concerns about animal welfare and environmental impact. Livestock production continues to play a major economic and cultural role in numerous rural communities.

Prerequisite: Nill  

Learning outcome:This course will help the students to understand the importance of livestock in national economy. They will get a comprehensive knowledge about nutrition, management, breeding and genetic potential of local breeds of livestock. Students will be trained to handle and manage animals for different procedures at livestock farm.

Contents
Theory
1.    Importance of livestock in economy of Pakistan
2.    Zoological classification of farm animals 
3.    Livestock management 
4.    Introduction to breeding and genetics 
5.    Local breeds of livestock
6.    Reproductive cycle in farm animals
7.    Common feeds and their classification
8.    Basic principles of feeding dry, pregnant and milking animals
9.    Classes, breeds and varieties of poultry
10.    Broiler and layer management
Practical
1.    Demonstration and identification of various breeds of livestock 
2.    Demonstration of male and female reproductive organs
3.    Body points of animals 
4.    Handling and restraining of animals 
5.    Grooming and cleaning of animals 
6.    Housing plans
7.    Milk quality analyses; identification of 
8.    Feed samples; formulation of balanced ration for livestock
9.    Poultry breeds
10.    Visit to livestock shows/farms

Recommended Books
1.    Banerjee, G. C. (1998). A Textbook of Animal Husbandry. Oxford and IBH Publ, Co., New Delhi, India.
2.    Shah, S.I. (1994). Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Suggested Books
1.    Haq, A. & Akhtar M.  (2004). Poultry Farming. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan.
2.    Khan, B. B., Yaqoob M., Riaz M., Younas M.  & Iqbal A. (2004). Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

Weekly Course Plan and Dates

COURSE SCHEDULE

Week

Topics and Readings

Dates

1

Importance of livestock in economy of Pakistan; zoological classification of farm animals; livestock population, trends and products; Demonstration and identification of various breeds of livestock .Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan various housing plans.

03&05-03-2020

2

common terminology in animal husbandry. Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan various housing plans.

10&12-03-2020

3

brief review of principles of livestock management Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan various housing plans. Khan, B. B., M. Yaqoob, M. Riaz, M. Younas and A. Iqbal. 2004. Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

17&19-03-2020

4

livestock housing; Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan various housing plans. Khan, B. B., M. Yaqoob, M. Riaz, M. Younas and A. Iqbal. 2004. Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

24&26-03-2020

6

gross composition of milk Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan various housing plans. Khan, B. B., M. Yaqoob, M. Riaz, M. Younas and A. Iqbal. 2004. Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

31-03&01-04-2020

7

Introduction to genetics ; basic concepts and role in animal breeding, Lasley, J.F. 1987. Genetics of Livestock Improvement. Prentice-Hall International Inc. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA,  breeds of livestock, Demonstration and identification of various breeds of livestock. Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan

07&09-04-2020

8

breeds of milch; draught and dual-purpose cattle, Demonstration and identification of various breeds of livestock. Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan breeds of buffaloes; breeds of sheep and goats: Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan reproductive cycle, age at puberty, breeding season, gestation, fertility and sterility, male and female reproductive organs. Banerjee, G. C. 1998. A Textbook of Animal Husbandry. Oxford and IBH Publ, Co., New Delhi, India..

14&16-04-2020

9

Horse and Camel breeds Khan, B. B., M. Yaqoob, M. Riaz, M. Younas and A. Iqbal. 2004. Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

21&23-04-2020

10

Mid-term Examination

28-04-2020

11

Handling and Restraining of Animals, Khan, B. B., M. Yaqoob, M. Riaz, M. Younas and A. Iqbal. 2004. Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

05&07-05-2020

12

Common feeds and their classification (I) Khan, B. B., M. Yaqoob, M. Riaz, M. Younas and A. Iqbal. 2004. Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

12&14-05-2020

13

Common feeds and their classification (II) Khan, B. B., M. Yaqoob, M. Riaz, M. Younas and A. Iqbal. 2004. Livestock Management Manual. Department of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

19&21-05-2020

14

Basic principles of feeding dry, pregnant and milking animals (I) McDonald, P., R.A. Edwards, J.F.D. Greenhalf and C.A. Morgan. 2008. Animal Nutrition. Longman Scientific and Technical Publishers, UK.

26&28-05-2020

15

Basic principles of feeding dry, pregnant and milking animals (II) McDonald, P., R.A. Edwards, J.F.D. Greenhalf and C.A. Morgan. 2008. Animal Nutrition. Longman Scientific and Technical Publishers, UK.

02&04-06-2020

16

Poultry industry and its importance, classes, breeds and varieties of poultry and their characteristics, Haq, A. and M. Akhtar. 2004. Poultry Farming. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan. demonstration of different poultry breeds Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan.

09&11-06-2020

17

Broiler and layer management, Haq, A. and M. Akhtar. 2004. Poultry Farming. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan

16&18-06-2020

18

Final Term Examination

25-06-2020

Class Timings:

Tue 12:10 pm to 02:20 pm

Thu 02:20 pm to 04:00 pm

Evaluation Criteria

Total Marks:60

Sessional: 08

Mid-term: 12

Final Exam: 20

Practical: 20

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