A Textbook of Animal Husbandry Banerjee, G.C.

CONTENTS




Preface to the Eighth Edition Prefact to tire First Edition

CHAPTER I. T.'\XON_OMY, DOMESTICATION
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AND ANIMAL

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What is Animal Husbandry. Taxonomy. Zoologjcal -Classificati-on of
Common Domestic Animals. Non rum- inants-or Ruminants. The Beg.inning
of Animal Husbandry. Animal Husbandry in India-Present and Future.
Glossary.
CHAPTER 2, AN_INIRODUCTION TD MICRO.BJOLOGY 30
Clas_sification of Mic_roorganisms. Protozoa. Algae. Viruses. Microsco.Pic Fungi. Bacteria0


CHA 3. ELEMENTARY ANA'IOM.Y-AND PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomy : The Skeleton System. Joints. Dentition. The Muscle System. Physiology : The Digestive Organs. Res.Piratory System. Excretory System. Circulatory System. Lymphatic system. Nervousstem. Endocrine System.

CHAPTER 4. ANIMAL BLOOD
Functions of Blood. Blood Volume. Components of the Blood. Blood Cell Formation. Avian Blood. Sheep and Horse Blood. Avian Blood Components. Anticoagulant. Camel Blood. Normal Values in Blood Morphology of Common Domestic Animals. Cerebrospirial Fluid. Synovial Fluid. Terminology.

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CHAPTER 5. MECHANISMS OF REPRODUCTION 144
Male Re_producti_ve Organs. Female Reproductive Organs. R_ole _of Various Hormones in Female ReJJ_ro.ductive Mechanism. Gametogenesis. The Sexual Cycle. Ovulation. Fertilization. lm.J)lantation. Fetus and Fetal Membranes. Pregnan_91Diagnosis in Animals. Parturition. Sterility. Recent Research Findings in the Physiology of Reproduction.
CHAPTER 6. MECHANISMS .OF HEREDITY 196
Structure of the Cells. Cell Division. Genetic Terms. Heredity. Cytological Basis of Mendelian Inheritance. Multiple Alleles. Modified Dihybrid Ratio

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due to Interaction of Genes. Qualitative and Quantitative Traits. Linkage. Lethal Factor. Se,c Chromosomes and Se,c Linkage. Mutations. Variation.
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Variation. -Choosing Traits for Selection. How Many Traits-should be

Considered in Selecti_on. [1egrees of Relationship. S_y_ste_ms of Breeding, I_!tbreeding. Outbreeding. Heterosis or Hybrid Vigour. Grading Up. Selection Methods. Fertility and Breeding Efficiency.

CHAPTER 8. ARTIFICIAL INSERMINATION
History and Development of A.I. Advantages of A.I. over Natural Breeding. The Two Components of Semen. Collection of Semen. Examination and Evaluation of Semen. Dilution. Insemination Techniques. Deep Freezing of Semen. Equipment Required for an A.I. Programme. Factors Affecting Survival of Spermatozoa. Characteristics of Semen of different species. Factors Influencing Fertility during Artificial Insemination.

CHAPTER 9. MAMMARY GLAND AND LACTATION
Anatomy and Architecture of Mammary Gland. Circulatory System. Lymphatic System. Nervous System. Udder Growth. Lactation. Hormonal Regulation of Lactation. Milk Secretion Rate. Milk and its Composition. Milk Biosynthesis. Milk Precursors. Properties of Milk. Factors Affecting Yield and Composition of Milk. Milking of Cow and Its Care. Clean Milk Production. Bacteriological Standard of Raw Milk. Milk Production and Availability in India. Common Terms Related to Mammary Gland and Lactation.

CHAPTER 10. ANIMAL NUTRmON
Composition and Classification Feed Stuffs. Roughages. Concentrates. Use of Unconventional Livestock Feeds in India : A. Vegetable Protein Source,
B. Animal Protein Source, C. Energy Sources, D. Other Miscellaneous
Unconventional Feed. Nutrients of Feeding Stuff and Animal Body. Water. Carbohydrates. Lipids. Essential Fatty Acids. Cholesterol. Prostaglandins. Essential Fatty Acids. Proteins. Essential Amino Acids. Limiting Amino Acids. Protein and Amino Acid Anomalies in diets of non-ruminants. Non-Protein Nitrogenous Compounds. Crude Protein (CP). Degradable & nondegradable Protein. Minerals. Organic Chelates. Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Sulphur, Magnesium, Trace Elements : Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganes_e,Iodine, Cobalt, Molybdenum, Chromium, Fluorine, Selenium. Vitamins, Fat Soluble Vitamins : Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Water Soluble Vitamins. Vitamin C. The Vitamins of the B Cornplex. Thiamine, Riboflavin. Niacin and Niacinamide, Pyridoxine,




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Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Antibiotics, Honnones and Other Growth Stimulating Substances. Bioenergctics. Metabolic Pathways in the Utilisation of Nutrients. Carbohydrate Metabolism, Glycogen, Glycogenesis, Glycogenolysisand Gluconeogenesis. Lipid Metabolism. Fat Storage and Dynamic State. Volatile. Fatty Acids and Energy Metabolism in Ruminants and Fat Synthesis. Oxidation of Fatty Acids. Protein Metabolism. Protein Reserve. The Disposal of Excess Body Amino Acids. Interconversions of the Major Foodstuffs. Digestive Organs and Processes in Ruminants and Non-ruminants. The Digestive Organs. Digestive Processes. Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates in Non-ruminants. Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates in Ruminants. Digestion and Absorption of Proteins in Non-ruminants. Digestion and Metabolism of Proteins and Non-protein Nitrogenous Compounds in Rumen. Use of Urea as a Protein Replacer. Digestion and Absorption of Lipids in Non-ruminants. Digestion and Absorption of Lipids in Ruminants. Fatty Livers. Factors Affecting Digestibility. Evaluation of Animal Feed Quality.
A. Chemical Analysis, B. Digestibility Trial. C. Estimation of Energy Content. D. Evaluation of Protein Quality. The New Concept to Detennine Requirements of Protein in Ruminants. Balanced Ration. Its Characteristics
and Computation for Cattle and Buffaloes. Desirable Characteristics of a •
Ration. Computation of Ration for Cattle and Buffaloes. Feeding Standards for Cattle. Feeding Cattle and Buffaloes by Thumb. •


CHAPTER 11. IMPORTANT CATTLE
CHARACTERISTICS

BREEDS AND THEIR


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Zoological Classification. What is Breed: What is spec_ies. Cattle Breeds in India. Classification of Indian Breeds of Cattle. M.ilch Breeds. Dual Purpose Breeds. Draughts Breeds. New Breeds. Characteristics of lmponant Foreign Dairy Breeds.

CHAPTER 12. BUFFALOES
Origin and Distribution. Population and Production Trends. Life Span. Character. Heat Tolerance. Wallowing. Breeds of Indian Buffaloes. Economic Uses of Water Buffaloe. Breeding and Management Problems. Reproduction. Anificial Insemination. Nutrition. Health. Other Relevant Information about Buffalo.

CHAPTER 13. DAIRY FARM MANAGEMENT
What Is Management. Functions of Management. Tools o_f Management. Care of the Cow and Calf during and after Parturition. Housing for Dairy Cattle. Loose Housing System. Conventional Dairy Barn. Identification of Farm Animals. Raising the Dairy Calf. Management of Cross-Bred Cows. Keeping Records in the Dairy Farm. Handling the Bull. Determination of Age of Cattle. Other Essentials in Dairy Cattle Management.





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CHAPTER 14. PIGS
Zoological Classification. Population and Production Trend. Piggery Development Work in India. Characteristics of Swine and their Production. Breeds of Swine. Selection. Mechanisms of Reproduction. Management of Swine. Weaning. Housing of Pigs. Digestion in Pigs. Nutrition of Pig. Requirements of Protein. Carbohydrate and Fibre, Fatty Acids, Fat and Energy, Antibiotics and Other Antimicrobial Compounds. Minerals and Vitamins. Guidelines in Formulating Swine Ration. Feeding of Pigs. Amount to Feed. Essential Factors influencing Welfare of Pigs.
CHAPTER 15. POULTRY-
Nomenclature and Breeds of Fowl. Classification of Fowls. American Class: Asiatic Class. English Class. Mediterranean Class. Circulatory system. Nervous System. Respiratory System. Digestive System and its Function. Male Reproductive System. Female Reproductive System. Formation, Structure and Nutritive Value of the Eggs. Egg Producting Carrier of a Laying Hen. Ten Factors affecting Egg Size. Abnormal Eggs. Selection and Improvement. Hatching the Eggs. Management of Incubators
• during Incubation. Nutritional Deficiencies of the Breeders that affect
Hatchability. Analysing Poor Hatchability. Disease and Hatchability. Brooding and Rearing. Management of Chicks in the Brooder. Housing and Equipment. Poultry House EquipJDent. Housing Systems of Poultry. Breeding Systems. Poultry Nutrition. Modem Feed Additives for Poultry. Requirements for Poultry Feeds. How to Compute a Ration for Chicken. Raising of Broilers. Use of Agro-Industrial By-Products in Poultry Rations. Biotechnology in Poultry Feed Industry.


CHAPTER 16. GOAT
Goat Production System in India. Breeds of Indian Goats. Exotic Breeds of Goats. An"atomy/of the Male and Fema.le Reproductive Tract of Goat and Sheep. Reproductivity Performance. Feeding Habits of Goat. Nutrient Requirements of Goat. Practical Feeding of Goats. Routine Operations. Housing. Care of Kids. Diseases and Vaccination. Determining the Age of Goats. Some Information about Goat. Comparative Distinguishing Characteristics of Sheep al\(I Goat.

CHAP.TER 17. SHEEP -
Breeds of Sheep. Exotic Breeds of Sheep. Research and Development Effort for Improving Sheep Production. Reproduction. Preparing the Ewe for Breeding. System of Mating. Synchronisation of Heat. Sjgns of Pregnancy. Lambing. Raising Lambs. Sheep Nutrition. Feeding of the Ewe Flock. Dentition. Essentials of Sheep Management Round the Year. Health Care and Vaccination.


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CHAPTER 18. CAMEL 1015
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Origin. Domestication and Distribution of Dromedary. Zoological
Classification. Utility of Camels. Breeds of Indian Camel. Phy,sical Characteristics. Behaviour. Reproduction in the Camels. Morpholog,y and Physiology behind Adaptation 10 Hot Desert Environment. Digestive System. Feeds and Feeding. Watering of Camels. Health and Diseases of Camel. Management of Camels. Determination of Age. Weaning System.


CHAPTER 19. RABBIT
Zoological Classification. Purpose of Rabbit Farming. Rabbit Production System. Breeds. Reproduction and Breeding. Digestive System. Nutrition and Practical Feeding. Vitam•,1 Requirement in Rabbits Diet. Dietary Fiber Utilisation by Rabbits. Weaning. Management of Rabbits. Housing. Health

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Care of Rabbit.
GHAPTER 20. YAK 1060
Zoological Classification. Characters. Reproduction. Distribution. Population in India. Utility, Feeding. Future Research. Distinctive
NOTES ON HORSE 1064
NOTES ON ELEPHANT 1065

APPENDIX
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INDEX 1067

The revised edition is a real comprehensive integrated text to provide educational concepts and self study guide for students, researchers, teachers, livestock extension specialists and administrators interested in the study of Animal Husbandry.
Contents: Taxonomy, Domestication and Animal Husbandry in India / An Introduction to Microbiology / Elementary Anatomy and Physiology / Animal Blood / Mechanisms of Reproduction / Mechanisms of Heredity / Animal Breeding / Artificial Insermination / Mammary Gland and Lactation / Animal Nutrition / Important Cattle Breeds and their Characteristics / Buffaloes / Dairy Farm Management / Pigs / Poultry / Goat / Sheep / Camel / Rabbit / Yak / Notes on Horse / Notes on Elephant

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