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1st Year BVSc & AH Free Notes for Veterinarians

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  1. Veterinary Anatomy

    Unit 1 Introduction to anatomy and branches of anatomy
    6 Topics
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    6 Quizzes
  2. Unit 2 Forelimb
    4 Topics
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    4 Quizzes
  3. Most frequent asking Veterinary Anatomy Differences
  4. Veterinary Anatomy spotting
  5. Veterinary Physiology
    Unit 1 BLOOD, CARDIOVASCULAR, NERVOUS AND MUSCULAR SYSTEMS
    3 Topics
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    3 Quizzes
  6. Unit 2 DIGESTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
    5 Topics
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    5 Quizzes
  7. Unit 3 EXCRETORY AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
    6 Topics
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    6 Quizzes
  8. Most frequent asking Veterinary Physiology Differences
  9. Physiology Previous year frequent asking questions
  10. LPM
    Unit 1 GENERAL LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
    15 Topics
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    15 Quizzes
  11. Unit 2 FODDER PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION
    7 Topics
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    7 Quizzes
  12. LPM Previous year frequent asking questions
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Judging:

  • Cattle: Judging dairy cattle involves evaluating the udder, teat placement, body capacity, and dairy strength. For beef cattle, emphasis is on muscle development, frame size, and structural soundness.
  • Sheep and Goats: Judging sheep involves evaluating wool quality, body condition, and structural soundness. For meat breeds, muscle development and fat distribution are key. Goat judging focuses on udder quality for dairy breeds and muscle and conformation for meat breeds.
  • Poultry: Judging involves assessing feather quality, body shape, weight, and overall health. Breed standards are used to evaluate specific traits.

Body Condition Scoring (BCS):

  • Cattle: Scoring is done on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is emaciated, and 5 is obese. A score of 3 is considered ideal. BCS involves evaluating the fat cover over the ribs, tailhead, and loin.
  • Sheep and Goats: BCS ranges from 1 to 5. Ideal scores vary depending on the production stage, with a score of 2.5-3 being typical for maintenance. Assessment focuses on fat cover over the spine, ribs, and loin.
  • Poultry: BCS for poultry ranges from 1 to 5, focusing on the keel bone and breast muscle development.

Short Point-Wise Notes:

  • Judging:
    • Cattle: Udder, muscle development.
    • Sheep/Goats: Wool, conformation.
    • Poultry: Feather quality, body shape.
  • BCS:
    • Cattle: Scale of 1-5, ideal at 3.
    • Sheep/Goats: Scale of 1-5, ideal at 2.5-3.
    • Poultry: Focus on keel bone, breast muscle.