Curricula
Frozen Semen Technology
A course specially designed for those working
in frozen semen laboratories and connected areas. The main emphasis
of the course is on the advanced techniques in the deep freezing of
bull and buffalo semen. The handling of frozen semen at the field levels
is also dealt in great detail.
Courses
The
Training Centres under Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) at
present offers short term training course of 2-8 weeks duration. All
these courses are designed for field workers who require specialisation
in their respective fields. The courses include a combination of theory,
practicals, group discussions, seminars and field visits. Apart from
the courses announced (scheduled courses), the training Centres also
takes up programmes as requested by the sponsors on mutually agreed
terms.
| Duration |
3
weeks |
| Eligibility |
Graduation
in Veterinary Science or its equivalent |
| Age |
Below
50 years |
| Venue |
Training
Centre, Mattupatti |
| Syllabus |
Theory
(hrs) |
Practical(hrs)
|
| Management
of breeding bull-methods to maximise semen production |
4 |
4 |
Clinical
examination of bulls and
laboratory examination of semen
for reproductive disorders |
3 |
5 |
Selection
of bulls for semen
characteristics and sexual behaviour |
2 |
4 |
Collection
of semen-ultra low temperature
processing, storage and despatch
(Pelletting, French and German systems) |
8 |
24 |
| Importance
of fodder in livestock production |
2 |
2 |
Minimum
standard for semen production
Field handling of frozen semen |
12 |
20 |
| Total
|
31 |
59 |
Library,
Discussion/Seminar — 1 day
Study tour — 2 days
|