Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Optional Subject Syllabus for UPSC Exam

The syllabus for the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science optional subject in the UPSC exam is as follows:

Part I: Animal Husbandry
1. Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders
- Classification and composition of feeds
- Digestive physiology and metabolism of nutrients in animals
- Feeding standards and balanced ration formulation
- Nutritional deficiency and disorders in animals

2. Animal Physiology
- Physiology of reproduction and lactation in farm animals
- Endocrine glands and their functions
- Physiology and production of eggs in poultry
- Growth and development in animals

3. Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Mendelian inheritance and population genetics
- Breeding systems and selection methods
- Quantitative genetics and biotechnology in animal breeding
- Animal breeding strategies and conservation

4. Livestock Production and Management
- Principles and practices of livestock production
- Housing, feeding, and management of different livestock species
- Livestock productivity and economics
- Animal welfare and ethics

5. Animal Health
- Concepts of animal health and disease
- Epidemiology and control measures of common diseases
- Veterinary clinical practices and diagnosis
- Vaccination and immunization in animals

Part II: Veterinary Science
1. Veterinary Anatomy
- Gross and microscopic anatomy of different systems in animals
- Comparative anatomy of domestic animals
- Veterinary histology and embryology

2. Veterinary Physiology
- Physiology of different organ systems in animals
- Blood and lymphatic systems
- Nervous system and sensory organs
- Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics

3. Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Principles of veterinary pharmacology
- Classification and mode of action of drugs
- Veterinary toxicology and drug interactions
- Pharmacovigilance and drug regulation

4. Veterinary Pathology
- General and systemic pathology
- Pathogenesis and diagnostic techniques
- Veterinary oncology and forensic pathology
- Zoonotic diseases and public health

5. Veterinary Microbiology
- General microbiology and bacterial diseases in animals
- Viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases in animals
- Veterinary immunology and serology
- Diagnostic techniques in veterinary microbiology

6. Veterinary Medicine
- Principles and practices of veterinary medicine
- Diagnosis and treatment of common diseases
- Veterinary surgery and anesthesia
- Emerging diseases and one health approach

It is important for candidates to thoroughly study and understand each topic mentioned in the syllabus to excel in the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science optional subject in the UPSC exam.