- ホーム
- > 洋書
- > 英文書
- > Nature / Ecology
Full Description
Fundamentals of Livestock and Poultry Management is a structured and accessible resource that provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of managing livestock and poultry systems in the Indian context. Designed primarily for undergraduate students in veterinary and agricultural sciences, this book also serves as a practical reference for farmers, livestock extension workers, and professionals involved in animal husbandry.
Beginning with the economic significance of livestock, the book guides readers through foundational areas such as animal reproduction, housing, species-specific care, and nutritional strategies. It covers the management of a wide range of domestic animalscalves, heifers, milch animals, sheep, goats, pigsas well as poultry types like broilers and layers. Special emphasis is placed on incubation, hatching, brooding, and the identification of Indian and exotic breeds.
Advanced topics include animal breeding and improvement, digestive physiology, feed classification, and nutrient functions. It also provides practical guidance on vaccination protocols, disease prevention, and the application of feed supplements and additives.
With its focus on real-world applications, scientific depth, and localized relevance, this book bridges the gap between academic knowledge and field-level implementation. It empowers readers with the tools and understanding necessary to contribute to sustainable, efficient, and productive livestock and poultry systems.
Contents
1. Glossary and important concepts in Animal Science - Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Ajeet Singh, Vipin Maurya
2. Role of livestock in the national economy - Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Manish Kumar, Shashidhar K.S.
3. Male reproduction in farm animals - Manish Kumar, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Ajeet Singh
4. Female reproduction in farm animals - Manish Kumar, Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi,, Kaustubh Kishor Saraf
5. Housing principles, space requirements for different species of livestock and poultry - Vipin Maury, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Ajeet Singh
6. Management of calves, growing heifers and milch animals - Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Manish Kumar Ajeet Singh
7. Management of sheep, goat and swine - Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Santosh Marandi, Kaustubh Kishor Saraf
8. Incubation and hatching - Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Manish Kumar, Vipin Maurya
9. Brooding management - Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Manish Kumar, Ajeet Singh
10. Management of growers and layers - Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Manish Kumar
11. Digestion and reproduction of poultry - Manish Kumar, Mukesh Bharti, Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi
12. Important Indian and exotic breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, swine and poultry - Anshuman Kumar, Amitosh Saxena, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari
13. Improvement of farm animals and poultry - Anshuman Kumar, Vineeth M R, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari
14. Digestion in ruminant animals - Manish Kumar, Thulasi Raman P, Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi
15. Digestion in non-ruminant animals - Manish Kumar, Thulasi Raman P, Mukesh Bharti, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi
16. Classification of feedstuffs - Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey, Abhishek Kr. Singh and Mahesh M S
17. Proximate principles of feed - Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey, Abhishek Kr. Singh and Mahesh M S
18. Nutrients and their functions - Mahipal Choubey, Sandeep Kr. Chaudhary, Abhishek Kr. Singh
19. Feed ingredients for ration for livestock and poultry - Mahipal Choubey, Abhishek Kr. Singh, Sandeep Kr. Chaudhary
20. Feed supplements and feed additives - Abhishek Kumar Singh, Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey
21. Feeding of livestock and poultry - Abhishek Kumar Singh, Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey, Punita Kumari
22. Introduction of livestock and poultry diseases - Sakshi, Dayanidhi Jena, Saurabh Zingare
23. Prevention (including vaccination schedule) and control of important diseases of livestock and poultry - Saurabh Zingare, Dayanidhi Jena, Sakshi
