| Course Code | LPM 102 |
| Course Title | Ruminant Production |
| Credit Hour | 2(1+1) |
| Full Marks | 50 |
| Theory | 25 |
| Practical | 25 |
Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, the students will be able to identify different breeds of farm animals and have knowledge of management practices.
Syllabus of Ruminant Production in Bsc. Agriculture
Breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats. Care and management of cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats. Housing principles and types of housing for ruminants. Artificial rearing of newborn calves, kids, and lambs. Feeds and feeding of ruminants. Castration, dehorning, grooming, dipping, dusting, shearing of wool, Judging and selecting of farm animals. use of draft animals. Milking methods and practices.
Course Outline
A. Theory
B. Practical
| S.N | Topic / Chapter Name | No. of Lectures. |
| 1 | Study different type of housing system on a farm | 2 |
| 2 | Castration of bull, goat and ram | 3 |
| 3 | Dehorning of buffalo and cattle | 2 |
| 4 | Grooming of cattle and buffalo | 1 |
| 5 | Cleaning the barn and milking parlor | 1 |
| 6 | Milking practices | 2 |
| 7 | Preparation of milk production records and other farm records | 2 |
| 8 | Identification, characterization, and familiarization with different breed of cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
References
- Banerjee, G.C. 1991. A Text Book of Animal Husbandry. Oxford and IBH Publishing, New Delhi.
- Thomos , C.R and N.S.R. Sastry, 1991. Dairy Bovine Production. Kalyani Publishing, India
- Ross, C.V. 1989 or Latest, Sheep Production and Management. Published by Prentice Hall, Inc New Jersey, 07632 USA.