UPSC Mains ANI-HUSB-VETER-SCIENCE-PAPER-I 2016

Many non-nutritive substances are often being mixed in animal and poultry ration as growth-promoters. Discuss the uses and abuses of these growth-promoters.

Enlist different blood-proteins and describe their functions in brief. What organs of the body play a crucial role in blood-protein biosynthesis?

Why is the precise detection of oestrus very crucial in animal reproduction ? What are the various methods of oestrus detection?

What role is played by pulmonary circulation in the body? How are oxygen and carbon dioxide gases exchanged in this process?

Why are broilers and layers fed different types of rations? What are the similarities and dissimilarities in these two rations?

How will you design an economic ration of pigs for production of lean meat? Explain.

What is silage ? Discuss in brief about the anti-nutritional factors commonly found in animal feeds.

Discuss at least two methods that are utilized in formulating animal rations.

Why is maintenance of blood pressure vital ? What are the various factors that influence blood pressure? Explain.

How is urine formed ? Discuss the role of aldosterone and antidiurctic hormone (ADH) in this process.

Briefly discuss different types of hormone receptors and their role in signal transduction.

Explain how carbohydrates and proteins are digested in ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

Give the schematic representation of partitioning of feed energy in the body of lactating cows.

Discuss the diluents used in cattlo somon preservation. What are the precautions that are necessary during semen preservation and thawing?

The demand for milk and milk products is constantly increasing in India. What are the various constraints that discourage many entrepreneurs in venturing in this sector?

Why is green fodder considered as an essential constituent of ration for young and mature livestock? How will you ensure round the year supply of green fodder for dairy animals ?

What advanced preparations should be made to ensure milk production during natural disasters like drought and flood ?

What are the fundamental objectives of extension ? Write the aims of extension in accordance with National Commission on Agriculture.

How is recombinant DNA technology influencing the livestock production? Explain.

For a long time in India, mixed farming has been advocated more than the specialized farming. However, recent trends indicate that specialized farming is also gaining ground. What could be the reasons behind this changed mindset?

What is the importance of extension programme in the Indian farming system? What are the different methods utilised by extension workers in training farmers ?