Syllabus of Fundamentals of Livestock Production

 FUNDAMENTALS OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION             2 (1-1)

 

Learning outcomes:

 

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1.  Define and describe Taxonomy and domestication of farm animals

2.  Identify types and breeds of farm animals.

3.  Describe principles of farm animal housing, feeding and behavioral management.

4.  Elaborate equitation, welfare, transportation and marketing of animals.

 

 

 

Theory:

Role of livestock in national economy; Domestication and taxonomy of farm animals; Types and breeds of farm animals; Identification and handling of livestock; Principles of farm animal management; Farm structures and equipment; Management of different types and classes of farm animals; Characteristics, body conformation and capacity of draught animals; Camel as a dairy, meat and draught animal; Farm animal vices and their control; Deworming and vaccination schedule and biosecurity for various farm animals, Principles of equitation; Welfare of farm animals; Transportation and marketing.

 

Practical:

Regions and body points of farm animals; Approaching, handling and restraining of animals; Identification and use of management tools; Grooming and cleaning; Animal identification and transportation systems; Body measurements for weight estimation; Maintenance of various farm records; Design and layout plans for livestock building; Demonstration of body conformation and defects; Determining age; Marking camel and horses; Care of foot; Use and care of harness and saddles; Equitation practices.