This document outlines the course objectives and content for several applied poultry genetics and management courses. The courses cover topics like genetics of qualitative and quantitative traits in poultry breeds; selection tools for genetic improvement; inbreeding and crossbreeding techniques; application of molecular tools; housing and environmental management; parent flock management; feed formulation; and poultry processing. The courses have both theory and practical components, including simulations, farm visits, calculations, and demonstrations of techniques. Recommended textbooks are also provided for each course.
Genetic Variability and Morphological Diversity among Open-Pollinated Maize (...Premier Publishers
A study to characterize and determine the magnitude of genetic variation among 60 open-pollinated maize varieties was conducted at two contrasting locations in Sierra Leone during the 2015 wet cropping season. Results revealed that traits such as grain moisture content, anthesis-silking interval, plant and ear heights, number of ears harvested, field weight and grain yield showed moderate to high values of the components of genetic variation while days to 50% anthesis and silking revealed low values of the components of genetic variation. The first two PCA axes explained 54% of the total variation, of which the first principal component (PC1) accounted for 35% and PC2 contributed 19% of the total variation. The cluster diagram grouped the genotypes into seven main clusters and results suggest that crosses involving clusters I and V with any other clusters would produce segregants with low grain yields while the crosses between clusters IV, VI and VII would be expected to manifest higher heterosis and could result in segregants with higher grain yields. There was significant genetic variability observed among the genotypes evaluated thereby suggest the scope to bring about traits improvement of genotypes through direct selection and hybridization.
Advances in legume breeding for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers in ...ICRISAT
Despite their many benefits, productivity of legumes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is generally lower than world averages due to:Biotic stresses (diseases, pests, weeds), Abiotic stresses (heat, frost, drought, and salinity) and Edaphic factors (associated with soil nutrient.
deficits). Reference sets developed for assorted legumes and traits of agronomic importance identified for further crop improvement.
Advances in legume breeding for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers in ssaTropical Legumes III
#DYK the benefits of legumes: It intensify cropping systems as double, catch, relay and intercrops; Provide ‘free’ nitrogen to soils through atmospheric nitrogen fixation; Act as break crops for disease and pest cycles; Increase and diversify smallholder farmers’ incomes and Increase household diet quality with plant proteins and micronutrients.
The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) announced on January 7, 2016 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA the production of a whole genome assembly of bread wheat, the most widely grown cereal in the world, significantly accelerating global research into crop improvement.
Recent Milestones Achieved in Rice Genomes: Hurdles and Future Strategies by ...CrimsonpublishersMCDA
Rice is an important crop among the other cereals and considered as the model crop for function genomic studies. The rice genome size is very small 389m. The simplicity protocol of genetic transformation, physical and molecular map also developed. The recent advancement in genome sequencing and genome editing technologies has enabled us to demonstrate the potential and function of various genes for rice improvement. This spotlight presents the comprehensive overview the modern tools and resources for advance in rice genome to develop elite rice genotype which have potential tolerance against multi stresses. However, we argue the next step of rice functional genome improvement, draft genome refinement and resequencing of rice broad diversity panel genome with highly efficient technology and multidisciplinary integrated approaches to inferring gene function and future rice improvement program.
https://crimsonpublishers.com/mcda/fulltext/MCDA.000564.php
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“Evaluation of aromatic short grain rice cultivars and elite lines for yield ...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Evaluation of rice genotypes for sugarcane borer resistance using phenotypic ...Jacqueline Barbosa
This study aimed to observe the response of 34 rice accessions to attack by sugarcane borer (Diatraea saccharalis Fabr., 1794) and to analyze the genetic diversity of these accessions by microsatellite markers. Twenty larvae were placed on the leaf sheaths of rice plants. At 30 days after infestation the rice plants at ground level were taken to the laboratory where the signs of borer attack, external and internal diameter of the stem and weight of surviving larvae were determined. For the molecular analysis of rice acces- sions, 24 microsatellite markers were used. The results of the morphological traits of the rice plant, response of the plant to insect attack, development of the sugarcane borer larvae and molecular data, indicated a genotypic variation. The accessions that most favored larval survival were IAC 47 and Ti Ho Hung. Larvae with highest weight (0.0986 g and 0.0862 g) and the largest internal diameters of the rice stem (3.18 mm) were found in land races “Canela de Ferro” (rust colored stem) and all these “Canela de Ferro” accessions also remained genetically grouped. The most tolerant materials, based on the ability to produce new tillers after larval infestation were, Chiang an Tsao Pai Ku and IR 40 which remained morphological and genetically grouped. The results of this study indicate that all the traits and molecular analyses were able to separate the accessions of rice into different groups in relation to resistance to the sugarcane borer. These materials can be used as donor sources in breeding for genetic resistance to sugarcane borers and can be used as donors to amplify the genetic base of Brazilian rice.
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Phenotypic Correlation and Heritability Estimates of some Quantitative Charac...Premier Publishers
Heritability and phenotypic estimates of some quantitative traits and its influence on different nitrogen fertilizer levels give the room for recombinants which become a prerequisite for any breeding study. Genetic variation in quantitative traits for the development for new variety of crop plant with different nitrogen fertilizer levels. Base on this background, the study was conducted in order to evaluate the quantitative traits from advanced blast-resistant rice varieties in order to establish relationship between yield and yied components using genetic variances.To achieve this objective, two field studies were carried out in Malaysia during the cropping season 2017/2018. Sixteen advanced blast-resistant rice genotypes were studied in order to find out phenotypic correlation and heritability in some quantitative characters to determine the effect of various levels of Nitrogen fertilizer. The field experiment was conducted in a split-plot design replicated three times in a plot of 35 × 28.5 m2. The planting distance was 25 × 25 cm and the plot size was 2 × 1.5 m2 unit for genotype in each replication. There was a highly significant variation among the genotypes in response to to nitrogen levels, high PCV, GCV, heritability, relative distance and genetic advance which indicated that different quantitative traits especially tonnes per hectare (Tha), grain weight per plot (GWTPP) and kilogram per plot (kgplot) significantly influence the yield trait. . Similarly, high heritability (>60%) was observed indicating the substantial effect of additive gene more than the environmental effect. Yield per plant showed strong to low positive correlations (푟 = 0.99 - 0.09) at phenotypic level for grain weight per plot (GWTPP), number of tillers per hill (NTH), number of panicle per hill (NPH) and kilogram per plot (kg/plot).
We evaluated the oviposition preference and damage capacity of Spodoptera frugiperda on the different phenological stages of corn. Tests were performed at the Assis Chateaubriand Agricultural School (07º10'15" S, 35º51'13" W, altitude 634 meters), municipality of Lagoa Seca, Paraíba State, Brazil, in two areas of 500 m2, with CMS maize hybrid strain and maize intercropped with bean with the spacing of 0.80 x 0.40 m. Eggs and caterpillars were collected weekly on 50 plants randomly sampled in five spots. Height and number of leaves per plant, and damage from caterpillars of S. frugiperda were recorded using the scale, the rangers were., 0) no damage, 1) leaf scraped, 2) leaf pierced, 3) leaf torn, 4) damage in cartridge, 5) cartridge destroyed. The average number of clutches did not differ significantly among the three phenological stages of the culture, but average clutch size (number of eggs) was significantly smaller for the stage of 4-6 leaves. However, there was a significant interaction with respect to the number of clutches between position in the plant (lower, middle, and upper) and phenological stage, and between leaf surface and phenological stages. There were significant differences among tillage systems for corn in monoculture and corn intercropped with bean.
Global developments of genome editing in agricultureOECD Environment
This presentation covers the scope of agricultural applications of genome editing by describing the relevance of these techniques to agriculture especially crop plants, farm animals as well as the foods and feeds derived from them.
BIOETHICS, a bridge between the facts and moral behaviour.UAS,GKVK<BANGALORE
Ethics guides us to make choices or judgements from the wrong to right.Bioethics refer a study of the ethical issues arising from health care, biological and medical sciences.
Genetic Variability and Morphological Diversity among Open-Pollinated Maize (...Premier Publishers
A study to characterize and determine the magnitude of genetic variation among 60 open-pollinated maize varieties was conducted at two contrasting locations in Sierra Leone during the 2015 wet cropping season. Results revealed that traits such as grain moisture content, anthesis-silking interval, plant and ear heights, number of ears harvested, field weight and grain yield showed moderate to high values of the components of genetic variation while days to 50% anthesis and silking revealed low values of the components of genetic variation. The first two PCA axes explained 54% of the total variation, of which the first principal component (PC1) accounted for 35% and PC2 contributed 19% of the total variation. The cluster diagram grouped the genotypes into seven main clusters and results suggest that crosses involving clusters I and V with any other clusters would produce segregants with low grain yields while the crosses between clusters IV, VI and VII would be expected to manifest higher heterosis and could result in segregants with higher grain yields. There was significant genetic variability observed among the genotypes evaluated thereby suggest the scope to bring about traits improvement of genotypes through direct selection and hybridization.
Advances in legume breeding for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers in ...ICRISAT
Despite their many benefits, productivity of legumes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is generally lower than world averages due to:Biotic stresses (diseases, pests, weeds), Abiotic stresses (heat, frost, drought, and salinity) and Edaphic factors (associated with soil nutrient.
deficits). Reference sets developed for assorted legumes and traits of agronomic importance identified for further crop improvement.
Advances in legume breeding for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers in ssaTropical Legumes III
#DYK the benefits of legumes: It intensify cropping systems as double, catch, relay and intercrops; Provide ‘free’ nitrogen to soils through atmospheric nitrogen fixation; Act as break crops for disease and pest cycles; Increase and diversify smallholder farmers’ incomes and Increase household diet quality with plant proteins and micronutrients.
The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) announced on January 7, 2016 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA the production of a whole genome assembly of bread wheat, the most widely grown cereal in the world, significantly accelerating global research into crop improvement.
Recent Milestones Achieved in Rice Genomes: Hurdles and Future Strategies by ...CrimsonpublishersMCDA
Rice is an important crop among the other cereals and considered as the model crop for function genomic studies. The rice genome size is very small 389m. The simplicity protocol of genetic transformation, physical and molecular map also developed. The recent advancement in genome sequencing and genome editing technologies has enabled us to demonstrate the potential and function of various genes for rice improvement. This spotlight presents the comprehensive overview the modern tools and resources for advance in rice genome to develop elite rice genotype which have potential tolerance against multi stresses. However, we argue the next step of rice functional genome improvement, draft genome refinement and resequencing of rice broad diversity panel genome with highly efficient technology and multidisciplinary integrated approaches to inferring gene function and future rice improvement program.
https://crimsonpublishers.com/mcda/fulltext/MCDA.000564.php
For more open access journals in Crimson Publishers please click on link: https://crimsonpublishers.com
For more articles on journal of agronomy and crop science please click on below link: https://crimsonpublishers.com/mcda/
“Evaluation of aromatic short grain rice cultivars and elite lines for yield ...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Evaluation of rice genotypes for sugarcane borer resistance using phenotypic ...Jacqueline Barbosa
This study aimed to observe the response of 34 rice accessions to attack by sugarcane borer (Diatraea saccharalis Fabr., 1794) and to analyze the genetic diversity of these accessions by microsatellite markers. Twenty larvae were placed on the leaf sheaths of rice plants. At 30 days after infestation the rice plants at ground level were taken to the laboratory where the signs of borer attack, external and internal diameter of the stem and weight of surviving larvae were determined. For the molecular analysis of rice acces- sions, 24 microsatellite markers were used. The results of the morphological traits of the rice plant, response of the plant to insect attack, development of the sugarcane borer larvae and molecular data, indicated a genotypic variation. The accessions that most favored larval survival were IAC 47 and Ti Ho Hung. Larvae with highest weight (0.0986 g and 0.0862 g) and the largest internal diameters of the rice stem (3.18 mm) were found in land races “Canela de Ferro” (rust colored stem) and all these “Canela de Ferro” accessions also remained genetically grouped. The most tolerant materials, based on the ability to produce new tillers after larval infestation were, Chiang an Tsao Pai Ku and IR 40 which remained morphological and genetically grouped. The results of this study indicate that all the traits and molecular analyses were able to separate the accessions of rice into different groups in relation to resistance to the sugarcane borer. These materials can be used as donor sources in breeding for genetic resistance to sugarcane borers and can be used as donors to amplify the genetic base of Brazilian rice.
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Phenotypic Correlation and Heritability Estimates of some Quantitative Charac...Premier Publishers
Heritability and phenotypic estimates of some quantitative traits and its influence on different nitrogen fertilizer levels give the room for recombinants which become a prerequisite for any breeding study. Genetic variation in quantitative traits for the development for new variety of crop plant with different nitrogen fertilizer levels. Base on this background, the study was conducted in order to evaluate the quantitative traits from advanced blast-resistant rice varieties in order to establish relationship between yield and yied components using genetic variances.To achieve this objective, two field studies were carried out in Malaysia during the cropping season 2017/2018. Sixteen advanced blast-resistant rice genotypes were studied in order to find out phenotypic correlation and heritability in some quantitative characters to determine the effect of various levels of Nitrogen fertilizer. The field experiment was conducted in a split-plot design replicated three times in a plot of 35 × 28.5 m2. The planting distance was 25 × 25 cm and the plot size was 2 × 1.5 m2 unit for genotype in each replication. There was a highly significant variation among the genotypes in response to to nitrogen levels, high PCV, GCV, heritability, relative distance and genetic advance which indicated that different quantitative traits especially tonnes per hectare (Tha), grain weight per plot (GWTPP) and kilogram per plot (kgplot) significantly influence the yield trait. . Similarly, high heritability (>60%) was observed indicating the substantial effect of additive gene more than the environmental effect. Yield per plant showed strong to low positive correlations (푟 = 0.99 - 0.09) at phenotypic level for grain weight per plot (GWTPP), number of tillers per hill (NTH), number of panicle per hill (NPH) and kilogram per plot (kg/plot).
We evaluated the oviposition preference and damage capacity of Spodoptera frugiperda on the different phenological stages of corn. Tests were performed at the Assis Chateaubriand Agricultural School (07º10'15" S, 35º51'13" W, altitude 634 meters), municipality of Lagoa Seca, Paraíba State, Brazil, in two areas of 500 m2, with CMS maize hybrid strain and maize intercropped with bean with the spacing of 0.80 x 0.40 m. Eggs and caterpillars were collected weekly on 50 plants randomly sampled in five spots. Height and number of leaves per plant, and damage from caterpillars of S. frugiperda were recorded using the scale, the rangers were., 0) no damage, 1) leaf scraped, 2) leaf pierced, 3) leaf torn, 4) damage in cartridge, 5) cartridge destroyed. The average number of clutches did not differ significantly among the three phenological stages of the culture, but average clutch size (number of eggs) was significantly smaller for the stage of 4-6 leaves. However, there was a significant interaction with respect to the number of clutches between position in the plant (lower, middle, and upper) and phenological stage, and between leaf surface and phenological stages. There were significant differences among tillage systems for corn in monoculture and corn intercropped with bean.
Global developments of genome editing in agricultureOECD Environment
This presentation covers the scope of agricultural applications of genome editing by describing the relevance of these techniques to agriculture especially crop plants, farm animals as well as the foods and feeds derived from them.
BIOETHICS, a bridge between the facts and moral behaviour.UAS,GKVK<BANGALORE
Ethics guides us to make choices or judgements from the wrong to right.Bioethics refer a study of the ethical issues arising from health care, biological and medical sciences.
Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology
Agrometerology: Elements of Weather-rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity, Sunshine weather forecasting, climate change in relation to crop production.
Genetics & Plant Breeding : (a) Cell and its structure, cell division-mitosis and meiosis and their significance
(b) Organisation of the genetic materials in chromosomes, DNA and RNA (c) Mendel’s laws of inheritance. Reasons for the success of Mendel in his experiments, Absence of linkage in Mendel’s experiments. (d) Quantitative inheritance, continuous and discontinuous variation in plants. (e) Monogenic and polygenic inheritance. (f) Role of Genetics in Plant breeding, self and cross-pollinated crops, methods of breeding in field crops-introduction, selection, hybridization, mutation and polyploidy, tissue and cell culture. (g) Plant Biotechnology-definition and scope in crop production.
An international initiative to conduct comprehensive genome-wide association ...ICRISAT
An international initiative has been started to undertake a comprehensive genome wide association studies(GWAS)in three different germplasm sets i.e. the reference set (300 genotypes) consisting of global mini-core collection (184 accessions) of ICRISAT,the US mini-core collection (112 accessions)and the Chinese mini-core collection (298 accessions).
6 Nov 2014
Breeding for Development of Climate Resilient Chickpea.pptxKanshouwaModunshim
The breeding for the development of Climate Resilient Chickpea is a critical initiative aimed at enhancing the productivity and adaptability of chickpea genotypes under challenging environmental conditions. Chickpea, a vital pulse crop globally, faces yield limitations due to the combined impact of heat, cold, drought, and salinity stresses. The average yields, currently far below the potential, necessitate the development of highly productive and resilient chickpea cultivars. Traditional breeding methods and modern genomic resources, including molecular markers, genetic maps, and QTL identification, have been instrumental in enhancing grain yields and stress adaptation. Marker-assisted backcrossing has successfully produced cultivars like Pusa Manav, demonstrating the effectiveness of genomic technologies. Additionally, the adoption of gene-editing technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, holds promise in accelerating genetic gain for stress-related traits.
Development of Nachos using Moringa Oleifera Drumstick , Zea Mays Maize Flour...ijtsrd
The Department of Food Technology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, conducted the nachos study. This study demonstrates the health advantages of drumsticks, and its main objective is to create nachos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages using the same ingredients. Drumsticks contain a lot of vitamins and have antioxidant effects. For the creation of Nachos, three formulations with a control sample were created. Drumsticks were used to make nachos, they were first boiled, then chopped up, blended into a paste, and then added to boiling water with salt, baking soda, quinoa flour, and rice flour. Garlic powder, black pepper powder, and spices like chili powder for improved taste and flavor, nachos were additionally seasoned with onion powder, chat masala, and mix herbs. During the creation of the dough, different amounts of drumstick paste 20 , 30 , and 40 were added. The dough was first made into tortillas, and then it was further fried. To manufacture nachos, different formulations were prepared. The developed nachos underwent additional testing for microbiological analysis, physio chemical characteristics, and sensory evaluation. The nachos had an energy value of 534.27kcal, 2.08 moisture content, 4.84 ash content, 6.91 protein content, 53.78 carbs content, and 2.08 fat content. Sarvesh Vinayak Bhave | Prof. Nisha Wagh | Pratik Thakar "Development of Nachos using Moringa Oleifera (Drumstick), Zea Mays (Maize) Flour, Chenopodium Quinoa (Quinoa) Flour, and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Flour" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd54003.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/home-science/food-science/54003/development-of-nachos-using-moringa-oleifera-drumstick-zea-mays-maize-flour-chenopodium-quinoa-quinoa-flour-and-oryza-sativa-rice-flour/sarvesh-vinayak-bhave
Prof Dr mohamed Basyony (Poultry ans rabbit nutrition )
6th
1. ANBG-604 APPLIED POULTRY GENETICS 3(2-1)
THEORY:
Genetics of the qualitative and quantitative traits in meat type, egg type and breeding
birds; heritability and repeatability for various productive and reproductive traits like plumage,
skin color, growth rate, meat quality, fat deposition, skeletal condition, disease resistance, feed
efficiency, egg production, egg quality, age at sexual maturity, fertility, hatchability, hatching
traits, no. of A-grade saleable chicks etc; Selection as a tool of genetic improvement in
commercial and rural poultry. Practical aspects of inbreeding, additive gene action and non-
additive gene action in meat type, egg type and breeding birds; Development of inbred lines,
correction of faults in inbred lines. Malecot’s concept of relationship and inbreeding; breeding
and genetics to improve disease resistance; cross breeding and its role in genetic improvement
of poultry, development of synthetic strains of layers and broilers; Application of molecular
biological tools for the genetic improvement of meat type, egg type and breeding birds; problems
and constraints for genetic improvement of productive and reproductive traits and their solution;
breeding for fancy birds; breeding for improvement of rural poultry; conservation of poultry
genetic resources.
PRACTICAL:
Estimation of inbreeding coefficients; estimation of inbreeding depression on various
productive and reproductive traits; Exercises on simulation of inbreeding; genetic engineering
techniques in poultry; visits to various poultry breeding farms.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1. Crawford, R.D. 1990. Poultry Breeding and Genetics. Elsevier, New York, U.S.A.
2. Gardener, E.J., M.J. Simmons and D.P. Snustad. 1991. Principles of Genetics. John
Wiley and Sons. Inc., New York, U.S.A.
3. Muir, W. M. 2003. Poultry Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology. CABI Publishers,
Cromwell Press, Trowbridge, U. K.
4. North, M.O. and D.D. Bell. 1990. Commercial Chicken Production Manual. AVI
Publishing Co., Inc. Westport, Connecticut, U.S.A.
2. POSC-607 POULTRY HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 3(2-2)
THEORY:
Role of environment in poultry production; poultry production in tropical and temperate
zones; physiological factors and environment; environmental conditions favorable for poultry;
heat production; heat loss; moisture production and moisture build up in the house;
concentration of harmful gases; insulation of poultry house; air movement and systems of
ventilation; influence of macro and micro climate on performance; operation of open sided and
environmentally controlled poultry houses; evaporative cooling system; poultry house design;
recommended standards of poultry housing; use of symbols and equations for environmental
calculations; properties of light and its effect on production performance; lighting systems;
feasibility of open and environmental control housing.
PRACTICAL:
Measuring heat and moisture production; calculations of heating and lightening costs in
poultry house; calculation of ventilation needs; air intake computation; housing practices; visits
to modern commercial poultry houses.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1. Moberg, G.P. and J.A. Mench, 2000. Biology of Animal Stress: Basic Principles and
Implications for Animal Welfare. CAB International UK.
2. Maton, A., J. Daelemans and J. Lambrecht, 1985. Housing of Animals. Elsevier Science
Publishers B.V. Amsterdam, The Nether Lands.
3. Esmay, M.L, 1978. Principles of Animal Environment. AVI Publishing Company Inc.
Westport, Connecticut.
4. Parkhurst, C.R. and G.J. Mountney. 1997. Poultry Meat and Egg Production. Van
Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, U.S.A.
5. Austic, R.E. and M.C. Nesheim. 1990. Poultry Production. Lea and Febiger,
Philadelphia, U.S.A.
6. North, M.O. and D.D. Bell, 1990. Commercial Chicken Production Manual. Van
Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, U.S.A.
3. POSC-608 MANAGEMENT OF PARENT FLOCKS 4(1-3)
THEORY:
Introduction, historical perspective of breeder production; commercial breeding
programs; bio-security; breeder house lay out and equipment requirements; environment control
vs. open sided housing; care and management during brooding period; rearing management; light
and feed management during growing; monitoring body weights and uniformity during growing;
vaccination programs during growing; grading and selection during growing period; growing
costs; significance of fleshing, feathering, shank and keel length; sexing errors; transportation or
shifting of growing flock to breeding house; pre-breeder nutrition; feeding programs for adults;
production standards; male to female ratio; sex separate feeding systems; nest management; egg
collection, handling, cleaning, storage and transportation; fumigation of hatching eggs; spiking;
cost of production of hatching eggs; causes of poor fertility and hatchability; in season and out
season flocks; major management health concerns with breeders; labour management; electrical
and mechanical appliances and their maintenance; summer and winter strategies to enhance
production; induced moulting in the breeder flocks; trouble shooting at different stages in the
breeder; record keeping.
PRACTICAL:
Demonstration of commercial breeding programs; reproductive systems of male and
female; vaccination programs and methods; blood and tissue sampling; environment control
housing; ventilation and heating systems; monitoring body weights during growing and
uniformity calculations; basic practices for male management; sex separate feeding system;
summer and winter strategies; hatching egg fumigation, storage and transportation; toe clipping,
dubbing and beak trimming; artificial insemination; calculating cost of producing hatching eggs
and chicks; calculations and conversions; feasibility report of 1000 broiler and layer breeder
flocks; record keeping.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1. Leeson, S. and J.D. Summers. 2000. Broiler Breeder Production. University Book
Foundation, University of Guleph, Canada.
2. Leeson, S. and J.D. Summers. 2001. Nutrition of the Chicken. International Book
Distributing C., Lucknow, India.
3. North, M.O. an d D.D.Bell. 2001. Commercial Chicken Production Manual. Van
Nostrand ReinholdCo., New York, U.S.A.
4. POSC-609 POULTRY FARM ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION 3(2-1)
THEORY:
Exclusion of water, rainfall and wind, groundwater; method of construction; heat
insulation; function of heat insulation; heat loss from buildings; economics of heat insulation;
condensation ventilation due to wind pressure; ventilation due to stack pressure; ventilation due
to wind and stack pressures; combined ventilation openings; sound insulation problem; units of
measurement, mechanism of sound transmission; sound absorption; masking noise; practical
treatment; day lighting; the amount of light required for good seeing; the calculation of daylight
necessary levels of daylight; sunlight glare; the measurement of daylight; fire protection;
incidence and cause of fires design of buildings to reduce spread of fire means of escape;
economic of fire protection; principles of use of materials concrete, mortars , timber sheet
claddings for walls movement joints and jointing compounds; internal linings; appearance of
building, cleaning and restoration strength and stability; loading masonry monolithic concrete;
curtain walling; orientation wind direction; natural light; construction mode; brick masonry
R.C.C. frame structure; roof insulation; bitumen coating; polyethylene, thermo pore, tile work,
flooring: P.C.C, mosaic tile, marble ceramic tile and wooden floor; introduction to electricity;
basic electricity ;basic wiring; earthing; electricity safety codes for farms. Type of Farm
building, plans drawing, construction steps, material required for form building, estimate work,
farm building regarding electrical work, cages.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1 Principles of ModernBuilding. Volume 1, 3rd Edition. The English Language Book
Society, London.
5. POSC-610 POULTRY PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY 3(2-1)
THEORY:
Collection, handling and transportation of live poultry; structure, chemical composition
and nutritive value of poultry meat; factors affecting meat quality; poultry flavor and tenderness;
processing shrinkage; moisture absorption during washing and chilling; measuring
characteristics of fat and tenderness; microbiology of poultry meat; assembling, weighing,
slaughtering and defeathering of poultry; sorting of carcasses and chilling; packing and frozen
poultry; refrigeration requirement and freezing poultry; canning poultry products and soups;
freeze drying; advantages and disadvantages of radiation preservation; government regulation for
poultry processing; packaging and marketing of poultry meat.
PRACTICAL:
Processing techniques for meat products; meat preservation techniques; feasibility report
of poultry processing plant; quality control procedures for cooking and deboning; visit to
Processing plant.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1. Stadelman, W. J. and O. J. Cotterill. 2002. Egg science and Technology. CBS Publishers
and Distributors, Delhi, India.
2. Mounteny, G. J. and C. R. Parkhurst, 2001. Poultry products Technology. Viva Books
Private Ltd. Delhi, India.
3. Panda, P. C.,1996. Text Book on Egg and Poulty Technology. Vikas Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd. 576. Masjid Road Jangpura, New Delhi 110014.
4. Austic, R.E. and M.C. Nesheim. 1990. Poultry Production. Lea and Febiger,
Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Potter, N. N. and J. H. Hotchkiss. 1996. Food Science (5th ED). CBS Publishers and Distributors,
Delhi, India.
6. NUTR-610 FEED FORMULATION & PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY 3(1-2)
THEORY:
Components of poultry feed; feed stuff for poultry; nutrient requirement of poultry;
minerals for poultry; ingredient evaluation & diet formulation; techniques for estimating
nutritional value of feed stuffs; formulating layer, broiler & breeder feeds; quality control for
optimum bird Performance; feedstuff handling, storage, grinding, mixing processing & storage
of finished feed; types of feeds and least cost feed formulation; feed additives; natural anti
nutritional factors/ toxicants of feedstuff and methods of detoxification; amino acid index for
poultry feed; feed stuff laws & regulations.
PRACTICAL:
Least cost feed formulation for layers, broilers and breeders; availability pattern of feed
stuffs & their price structures; manufacturing process of feed; visits to feed mills; raw material
checking procedure prior to feed formulation. Demonstration of proximate analysis techniques.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1. Pathak, N. 1997. Text book of feed processing Technology. Vikas Publishing House Pvt.
Ltd. New Dehli.
2. Lesson, S. and J.D. Summers. 2002. Scott’s Nutrition of the Chicken. International Book
Distributing Co. Guleph, Ontario, Canada.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Lesson, S. and J.D. Summers. 1991. CommercialPoultryNutritionUniversity Books,
Guleph, Ontario, Canada.
2. Reddy, V.R. and D.T. Bhosale.2001. Handbook of Poultry Nutrition. American Soybean
Association, New Dehli, India.
3. Lesson, S. and J. D. Summers. 2001. Broiler Breeder Production. University Book,
Guleph, Ontario, Canada.
4. Nutrient Requirements of Poultry. 1994. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.