Cross Breeding and Sire Evaluation under tropical conditions
The
course is meant for officers working in the area of bull selection for
milk production, especially progeny testing. The main emphasis is on
testing of bulls under field conditions. Apart from animal breeding
and biometrics in general, the practical application of the test is
covered in great detail. The facilities of milk testing laboratory,
computer station and the bureau of animal breeding are available for
the trainees.
| Duration
|
3
weeks |
| Eligibility |
Graduation
in Veterinary/Animal Science or Post graduation in animal breeding
or its equivalent |
| Age |
Below
50 years |
| Venue |
Training
Centre, Mattupatti |
| Syllabus |
Theory
(hrs) |
Practical(hrs)
|
| Breeding
policy formulations and reviews |
2 |
4 |
| Breeding
scheme |
3 |
4 |
| Genetic
selection methods |
4 |
6 |
| Breeding
operations |
|
|
| Management
of information |
2 |
6 |
| Selection
procedure for female stock |
4 |
4 |
| Bull
selection systems |
4 |
8 |
| Progeny
testing programme |
4 |
10 |
| Production
and raising of bull calves |
2 |
4 |
| Evaluation
of breeding operations |
2 |
4 |
| Case
studies on breeding programme |
2 |
6 |
| Total |
20 |
56 |
Discussion/Seminar
— 1 day
Study tour — 3 days
|