Livestock Management

Learn animal husbandry terminology — weaning, docking, castration for CUET Agriculture. Livestock selection methods and judging criteria.

Study maintenance and production rations for CUET Agriculture. DCP, TDN, concentrates, roughages and balanced ration formulation covered.

Learn animal housing — orientation, ventilation and space requirements for CUET Agriculture. Open vs closed housing and floor space norms.

Study natural breeding and artificial insemination for CUET Agriculture. Semen storage at -196C, estrus detection and gestation periods.

Learn newborn calf care — colostrum feeding, navel care and deworming for CUET Agriculture. Birth weight, weaning age and mortality prevention.

Study dehorning techniques — chemical, hot iron and electric dehorner for CUET Agriculture. Optimal disbudding age and KOH paste method.