Important Chapters in Animal Husbandry and Poultry for IBPS AFO Exams

Introduction

Preparing for the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) exam requires a thorough understanding of key topics in Animal Husbandry and Poultry. C4S Courses emphasizes the importance of focusing on the important chapters to enhance your preparation.

Animal Husbandry and Poultry Sciences are crucial in agricultural studies, gaining importance in competitive exams due to the Government of India’s initiatives like the National Livestock Mission, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Poultry Development Programme etc. Questions in tests will be based on following modules. Focus areas have been marked RED.

Animal Husbandry

• Animal Biology:
  • Anatomy, Morphology, Life Stages, Growth Rates, Feeding Habits, Reproduction. 
• Animal Physiology:
  • Respiration, Circulation, Osmoregulation, Endocrine System, Thermoregulation, Digestion, Immune System, and stress response. 
• Animal Taxonomy:
  • Classification of animal species, identification keys, binomial nomenclature. 
• Animal husbandry practices:
  • Breeding, Feeding, Housing, Health Management
• Livestock Genetics:
  • Genetic Improvement, Inbreeding, Crossbreeding, Genetic Selection, Artificial insemination and Selection of high-yielding dairy breeds 
• Animal Nutrition:
  • Nutritional Requirements, Feed Formulation, Feed Efficiency 
• Reproduction Management:
  • Breeding cycles, artificial insemination, and managing fertility in dairy animals. Oestrus detection and pregnancy management.
• Animal disease management:
  • Diseases, Diagnosis, Treatment, Vaccination, mitigation.
• Animal behaviour and welfare:
  • Animal welfare and ethics, Animal stress and behavioral problems, Animal enrichment and habitat design, Animal-human interactions and relationships, Eco-friendly Practices, Waste Management, Green Technologies
• Milk Production and Management:
  • Milking techniques, milking machines, lactating animal management, milk yield monitoring, and strategies to enhance milk production.
• Processing and Preservation:
  • Meat Processing, Milk Processing, Wool/Fiber Processing, By-products Processing, Preservation Techniques, and Food Safety and Hygiene.
• Government Policies & Schemes in News
  • Reports, Government Initiatives, National Programs, International Standards for animal husbandry management.
• Important terminologies and important institutions related to animal husbandry.

Poultry:

• Poultry Production Management:
  • Breeding and Selection, Feeding and Nutrition and Growth and Development
• Poultry Health and Reproduction Management:
  • Reproduction and Egg Production, Health and Disease Management

Important terminologies related to poultry:  

• Poultry Environmental and Welfare Management:
  • Housing and Environment, Behaviour and Welfare, and Waste Management.
• Sustainable poultry Farming:
  • Eco-friendly Practices, Waste Management, Green Technologies, Poultry behaviour and welfare.
• Processing and preservation:
  • Harvesting, processing, packaging, and marketing (meat and eggs).
• Government Policies & Schemes in News
  • Reports, Government Initiatives, National Programs, International Standards for poultry management.

Weekly Test Schedule by C4S Courses

For a comprehensive understanding of these topics, C4S Courses offers detailed study materials and guidance tailored for IBPS AFO aspirants. Additionally, practicing with memory-based questions from previous exams can provide valuable insights into the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.