Syllabus for UPSC Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Optional Subject:

The syllabus for the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science optional subject in the UPSC exam is designed to test the knowledge and understanding of candidates in various aspects of veterinary science. The syllabus is divided into two papers – Paper I and Paper II.

Paper I:

1. Animal Nutrition:
- Classification and composition of feeds.
- Nutritional requirements for different classes of livestock and poultry.
- Balanced feeding and rationing systems.
- Nutritional deficiency and toxicity.
- Feed additives and their utilization.
- Animal feed quality control.

2. Animal Physiology:
- Physiology of blood and its circulation.
- Physiology of respiration and its regulation.
- Physiology of excretion and its regulation.
- Physiology of reproduction and its regulation.
- Physiology of growth and its regulation.
- Physiology of lactation and its regulation.

3. Livestock Production and Management:
- Principles of livestock production and management.
- Breeding and selection of livestock.
- Housing and management of different classes of livestock.
- Animal welfare and ethics.
- Livestock economics and marketing.

4. Animal Genetics and Breeding:
- Principles of genetics and inheritance.
- Breeding systems and methods.
- Genetic improvement of livestock.
- Quantitative and molecular genetics.
- Biotechnology in animal breeding.

Paper II:

1. Veterinary Science:
- Principles of veterinary medicine.
- Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics.
- Veterinary pathology and diagnostic techniques.
- Veterinary microbiology and immunology.
- Veterinary surgery and anesthesia.
- Veterinary epidemiology and preventive medicine.
- Veterinary public health.

2. Animal Diseases:
- Infectious and non-infectious diseases of livestock.
- Diagnosis, treatment, and control measures of common diseases.
- Zoonotic diseases and their prevention.
- Veterinary jurisprudence and ethics.
- Livestock extension and entrepreneurship.

3. Veterinary Anatomy:
- Gross and microscopic anatomy of different systems.
- Comparative anatomy of different species.
- Veterinary histology and embryology.

4. Animal Husbandry Extension:
- Role of extension in animal husbandry.
- Communication and extension methods.
- Training and development of extension personnel.

Note: The syllabus provided here is a brief overview of the topics covered in the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science optional subject for the UPSC exam. Candidates are advised to refer to the official UPSC website or the detailed syllabus provided by the examination authority for more specific and comprehensive information.