Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Optional Syllabus for UPSC
The UPSC Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science optional is examined in two Mains papers of 250 marks each, 500 marks in total. Paper I has 6 topics and Paper II has 6 topics, listed below with their subtopics.
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper I syllabus
1. Animal Nutrition
- Energy partitioning, protein nutrition, mineral & vitamin requirements
- Feed additives, conservation, feed technology
2. Animal Physiology
- Blood, circulation, respiration, excretion
- Endocrine glands, growth, reproduction
3. Reproduction
- Semen quality, AI techniques
4. Livestock Management
- Dairy farming, meat & egg production
- Feeding during calamities
5. Genetics & Breeding
- Mendelian inheritance, population genetics
- Breeding systems, selection methods
6. Extension
- Technology transfer, rural development programs
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper II syllabus
1. Anatomy & Histology
- Comparative anatomy, embryology
2. Pharmacology
- Drug action, anaesthesia, toxicity
3. Veterinary Hygiene
- Pollution assessment, housing requirements
4. Animal Diseases
- Infectious & production diseases
- Immunization principles
5. Public Health
- Zoonoses, epidemiology, veterinary jurisprudence
6. Milk & Meat Technology
- Processing, quality control, hygiene standards
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