Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2022 Animal Science and Technology

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Animal Science and Technology (76)

Introduction 3. understand feeding and management
About 70 per cent of the Indian practices of various categories of dairy
population is dependent on agriculture for their animals.
livelihood. Livestock constitute an important 4. study various practices involved poultry
component of the agriculture and about 80 per keeping viz. housing, feeding, health
cent of livestock is held by the small and coverage and marketing.
marginal farmers. The per cent contribution of 5. impart knowledge about sheep, goat and
the livestock to the national economy is about pig farming.
6 % of GDP. 6. know housing, feeding and management
Production and use of animal products practices of pups, bitches and dogs.
in the human diet is receiving tremendous 7. train the students in livestock management,
attention in the recent times and the need for forage production and health control
developing modern livestock management is measures.
recognized very well. The other objectives are 8. study the various diseases of livestock and
to provide animal power for farming and poultry including their control measures.
transportation and utilize agro industrial by- 9. develop young entrepreneurs for self
products for converting these into valuable employment through livestock farming.
animal products and also for the creation of 10. have information about role of livestock
numerous employment opportunities throughout products viz. milk, meat, mutton, pork
the year. The major improvement in animal and eggs in human nutrition.
productivity will take place through new
approach of biotechnology in the field of Std. XI : Theory
nutrition, breeding and management. 1. Introduction to Animal Husbandry
Considering the existing educational 1.1 Present position of Livestock and
status at the higher secondary level it is obvious Poultry in India and World
that the Animal Science course would provide 1.2 Scope and limitations for Livestock
strong backup for self and wage employment and Poultry farming in India
opportunities to the students in future. 1.3 Nutritive value of animal products
Objectives 1.4 Integrated livestock farming
To enable the students to 1.5 Common terms used in Animal
1. acquire the knowledge of the habitat, Husbandry
general characteristics and economic utility
of various breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, 2. Cattle breeds
goat, poultry, pigs and dogs. 2.1 Classification of cattle breeds
2. study anatomy and physiology of livestock 2.2 Milch purpose- Sahiwal, Red Sindhi,
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2.3 Dual purpose-Deoni, Ongole, Kankrej 7. Animal breeding and selection
and Hariana 7.1 Systems of breeding: Inbreeding and
2.4 Draft purpose-Khillar, Dangi, Red Outbreeding
Kandhari and Gaolao 7.2 Basis of selection: Individual, pedigree
2.5 Exotic breeds - Holstein Friesian, and progeny testing.
Jersey and Brown Swiss. 7.3 Methods of selection: Tandem,
2.6 Crossbreds of Maharashtra - Holdeo Independent culling and Selection
and Phule Triveni Index Method
3. Buffalo breeds 7.4 Conservation of local germplasm
3.1 Classification of buffalo breeds 8. Skeletal system
3.2 Murrah, Surti, Mehsana, Jaffarabadi, 8.1 Bones
Nagpuri, Pandharpuri, Marathwadi 8.2 Skeleton
4. Sheep and Goat breeds 8.3 Joints
4.1 Classification of sheep breeds 9. Circulatory System
4.2 Sheep breeds: Indian (Deccani, 9.1 Heart
Bannur) and Extotic (Merino, 9.2 Blood vessels
Rambouillet and Southdown) breeds. 9.3 Blood
4.3 Classification of goat breeds 9.4 Blood circulation
4.4 Goat breeds: Indian breeds 9.5 Lymphatic system
(Osmanabadi, Sangamneri, 10. Respiratory System
Jamunapari, Black Bengal, Barberi 10.1 Respiratory organs
and Pashmina) and extotic breeds 10.2 Mechanism of respiration
(Saanen, Alpine) 11. Urinary System
5. Pig and Dog breeds 11.1 Organs of urinary system
5.1 Classification of pig breeds 11.2 Structure of nephron
5.2 Pig breeds: Indian (Deshi breed) and 11.3 Urine formation
exotic (White Yorkshire, Landrace) 12. Digestive System
breeds. 12.1 Organs of alimentary canal of
5.3 Classification of dog breeds ruminants
5.4 Dog breeds: Pomeranian, German 12.2 Accessory glands
shepherd, Doberman and Labrador 12.3 Ruminant digestion
6. Poultry breeds 13. Reproductive System
6.1 Classification of poultry breeds 13.1 Male reproductive system
6.2 Indian breeds : Aseel and 13.2 Female reproductive system
Kadaknath 13.3 Oestrous cycle
6.3 Exotic breeds : White Leg Horn and 13.4 Fertilization
Rhode Island Red 13.5 Pregnancy
6.4 Commercial strains 13.6 Parturition
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14. Nervous system, endocrine glands and 4. Demonstration of morphological features
sense organs of various breeds of sheep and goat.
14.1 Central Nervous system 5. Demonstration of morphological features
14.2 Endocrine glands of various breeds of dog and pig.
14.3 Sense organs: Eye, ear and skin 6. Demonstration of morphological features
15. Poultry anatomy and Physiology of various breeds of poultry.
15.1 Skeletal system 7. Demonstration of age of livestock by
15.2 Digestive system dentition and horn ring method.
15.3 Respiratory system 8. Demonstration of weight of animals by
15.4 Reproductive system measurement.
15.5 Endocrine glands 9. Preparation of animals for show and
16. Artificial Insemination judging of animals.
16.1 Definition, advantages and 10. Handling and casting of animals.
disadvantages 11. Study of various body systems of
16.2 Semen collection ruminants.
16.3 Semen composition and properties 12. Signs and detection of heat in animals.
16.4 Semen preservation 13. Study of methods of pregnancy diagnosis.
16.5 Insemination 14. Signs and stages of parturition.
16.6 Embryo transfer technology 15. Demonstration of internal organs of poultry
16.7 Cloning technique and structure of an egg.
17. Milk 16. Study of equipments required for collection
17.1 Composition of milk of semen
17.2 Properties of milk 17. Analysis of milk for fat and specific
17.3 Preservation of milk gravity.
17.4 Marketing of milk 18. Identification of commonly used fodder
17.5 Adulteration of milk crops.
18. Forage production 19. Visit to local veterinary dispensary to
18.1 Forage production in India demonstrate A.I. technique.
18.2 Cultivation practices of common 20. Visit to dairy plant and slaughter house
fodder crops viz. Maize, Jawar,
cowpea, Lucerne, Berseem, Gajraj, Project Work (XI)
Subabhul 1. Collect the information of Cattle/ Buffalo/
Sheep/ Goat/ Pig/ Dog /Poultry breeds in
Practicals (XI)
the surrounding area.
1. Nomenclature of external body parts of
2. Visit and observe nearest Artificial
livestock and poultry.
Insemination (A.I.) Centre.
2. Demonstration of morphological features
3. Visit and study co-operative milk sangh/
of various breeds of cattle.
Government milk scheme.
3. Demonstration of morphological features
4. Collect the specimens of common fodder
of various breeds of buffalo.
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Note : Teacher can allot any one above 4. Housing of dairy animals
project work. 4.1 Objectives of housing
4.2 Selection of site
Std. XII 4.3 Systems of housing
4.4 Components of the farm buildings
1. Feed nutrients 5. Dairy cattle and Buffalo management
1.1 Water 5.1 Raising of calves
1.2 Protein 5.2 Raising of heifers
1.3 Carbohydrates 5.3 Care and management of pregnant
1.4 Lipids animals
1.5 Vitamins 5.4 Care and management of freshly
1.6 Minerals calved animals
2. Feeds and Feeding 5.5 Care and management of lactating
2.1 Classification of feedstuffs animals
2.2 Unconventional feedstuffs 5.6 Care and management of breeding
2.3 Preservation of forages bull
2.4 Anti-nutritional/harmful 6. Goat Management
constituents 6.1 Importance of goat farming
2.5 Processing of feedstuffs 6.2 Housing
2.6 Feeding standards 6.3 Management of kids
2.7 Ration 6.4 Management of pregnant and lactating
2.8 Thumb rule for cattle feeding does
2.9 Watering of animals 6.5 Management of breeding bucks
3. Routine management practices 7. Sheep Management
3.1 Identification of animals 7.1 Importance of sheep farming
3.2 Dehorning 7.2 Housing
3.3 Castration 7.3 Management of lambs
3.4 Grooming 7.4 Management of pregnant and lactating
3.5 Milking ewes.
3.6 Drying off 7.5 Management of breeding rams.
3.7 Culling 8. Poultry housing and equipments
3.8 Hoof trimming 8.1 Principles of housing
3.9 Ringing of bulls 8.2 Construction of house
3.10 Deworming 8.3 Systems of poultry keeping
3.11 Spraying and dipping 8.4 Equipments
3.12 Vaccination 9. Poultry nutrition
3.13 Record keeping 9.1 Principles of poultry feeding
3.14 Carcass disposal 9.2 Classification of poultry feed
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9.3 Balanced ration for poultry Prolapse of uterus, Infertility
9.4 Methods of feeding for chicks, broilers 13.8 Metabolic diseases : Milk fever,
and layers Ketosis
10. Poultry Management 13.9 Contingency planning for livestock
10.1 Hatchery Management 14. Poultry diseases
10.2 Rearing of chicks 14.1 Bacterial diseases : Bacillary white
10.3 Layer management diarrhoea, Colibacillosis, Chronic
10.4 Broiler management respiratory disease (C.R.D.)
10.5 Marketing of poultry products 14.2 Viral diseases : Ranikhet disease
11. Pig Management Gumboro disease, Marek’s disease,
11.1 Importance of pig farming Fowl pox, Bird flu
11.2 Management of piglets 14.3 Fungal diseases : Aflatoxicoisis,
11.3 Management of lactating and Aspergillosis
pregnant sows 14.4 Parasitic diseases : Coccidiosis,
11.4 Management of boars Ectoparasites and endoparasites
12. Dog Management 14.5 Nutritional diseases : Vitamins and
12.1 Importance of dogs mineral deficiencies
12.2 Management of pups Practicals (XII)
12.3 Management of lactating and 1. Study and identification of commonly used
pregnant bitches conventional and non-conventional
12.4 Management of male dogs feedstuffs.
13. Diseases of livestock 2. Method for silage and hay making.
13.1 Introduction to diseases 3. Feeding schedules for different classes of
13.2 Bacterial diseases : Anthrax, H.S., livestock.
B.Q., Brucellosis, Enterotoxaemia, 4. Computation of ration of various classes
Mastitis of livestock as per ISI standards and feed
13.3 Viral diseases : Foot and mouth formulation by using computer.
disease, Ephemeral fever, PPR (Peste 5. Demonstration of chaffing and urea-
des petits Ruminants), Blue tongue, molasses treatment.
Sheep and goat pox, Rabies 6. Study of housing systems for livestock.
13.4 Protozoan diseases : Theileriosis, 7. Identification marks for livestock.
Surra and Babesiosis 8. Demonstration of dehorning and castration.
13.5 Parasitic diseases : Endoparasites and 9. Routine management practices viz.
Ectoparasites grooming, washing, clipping and spraying.
13.6 Systemic diseases : Simple 10. Milking of animals.
indigestion, Tympany, Diarrhoea, 11. Maintenance of various farm, breeding
Pneumonia, Anaemia and health record by using computers.
13.7 Reproductive disorders : Dystokia, 12. Study of poultry housing.
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13. Study of equipments required for poultry 2. Dairy equipments – Lactometer,
farming. Butyrometer, Gerber’s centrifugal machine.
14. Computation of ration for chicks, broilers 3. Poultry equipments – waterers, feeders,
and layers as per ISI standards. nests, roosts, egg cages and trays, brooder,
15. Grading of eggs. egg incubator.
16. Recording of temperature, pulse and 4. Veterinary instruments – Drenching bottle,
respiration. feeding cup, enema pot, irrigator, infusion
17. Identification and uses of commonly used set, syringe, trocar and canula, pestle
medicines and instruments in animal mortar, milk siphon, scalpel, scissor, artery
treatment. forcep, tissue forcep, Burdizo’s castrator,
18. Demonstration of various methods of automatic vaccinator, strip cup, plastic
administration of drugs. paddle.
19. First-aid for bleeding, wound, tympany, 5. Dairy farm equipments – Hot and cold
diarrhoea and indigestion. branding sets, ear tags (metal and plastic),
20. Visit to various livestock , poultry and pig tattooing set, dehorning saw, electric
farms. dehorner, spray pump, bull holder, bull
Project Work (XII) nose punch, bullnose ring, hoof trimmer,
1. Practice of routine management practices curry comb, body brush, feeding pail, wool
of cattle/Buffalo. shearer.
2. Visit and study cattle / buffalo scientific 6. Feed processing equipments – Chaff cutter,
byre. hammer mill.
3. Visit, observe and practice scientific 7. Computer.
milking method. 8. Models of livestock breeds and body
4. Vaccinations against Ranikhet disease to systems, laboratory model for silage
deshi birds in villages. making.
5. Observe feeding pattern and prepare 9. Laminated photographs of livestock breeds.
feeding schedules for cattle / buffalo. 10. Charts of body systems, external body
Note : Teacher can allot any one above parts of livestock and poultry, structure of
project work. egg.
List of Equipments / Materials 11. Drug museum of commonly used drugs in
1. A.I equipments – Artificial vagina, latex animal treatment.
cone, latex liner, glass tube. 12. Museum of commonly used feedstuffs in
livestock production.