Livestock Production Management (LPM)

Livestock Production Management (LPM)

Livestock Production Management (LPM) is a scientific subject that focuses on the efficient breeding, feeding, housing, and overall care of domesticated animals to maximise productivity and sustainability.

GENERAL LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT

  1. Livestock
  2. Role of Livestock and Animal Husbandry
  3. Contributions of Livestock to Peoples
  4. Role of Livestock in Farmer’s Economy
  5. Common Terms Used in Animal Husbandry
  6. Cattle
  7. Buffalo
  8. Sheep
  9. Goat
  10. Pig
  11. Rabbit
  12. Names of Animal Meats
  13. Acts of Mating
  14. Names of Animal Houses
  15. Names of Groups of Animals
  16. Differences Between Cattle and Buffalo
  17. Differences Between Sheep and Goats
  18. Judging Cattle and Buffalo
  19. Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
  20. Selection of a Dairy Animal
  21. Common Terms Used in Dentition
  22. Dentition in Cattle and Buffaloes
  23. Dentition in Sheep and Goats
  24. Livestock Transport Methods
  25. Common Farm Management Practices
  26. Methods of Disinfection
  27. Disposal and Utilization of Carcasses
  28. Castration
  29. Dehorning and Disbudding
  30. Administration of Medicines
  31. Common Vices
  32. Livestock Production Systems
  33. Goat Production Systems in the Tropics
  34. Livestock Produce and Products
  35. Selection of Suitable livestock Enterprise
  36. Organic Livestock Production
  37. Culling of Livestock
  38. Preparation of Animals for Livestock Fairs and Shows

FODDER PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION

  1. Fodder Production and Classification of Fodders
  2. Common and Scientific Names of Important Fodder Crops
  3. Grasslands and Their Ecological Importance
  4. Grassland Improvement and Management Techniques
  5. Grazing Management
  6. Pasture-Based Farming and Ranching
  7. Importance of Fodder and Grassland in Livestock Production
  8. Nomenclature in Forage Production
  9. Agronomical Practices for Non-Leguminous Fodder Production
  10. Agronomical Practices for Leguminous Fodder Production
  11. Soil Conservation and Soil Erosion
  12. Moisture Conservation Methods for Fodder Production
  13. Storage of Feeds and Feed Ingredients
  14. Forage Preservation Methods for Livestock
  15. Types of Silos in Livestock Farming
  16. Silage
  17. Hay
  18. Types of Scarcity Fodders for Livestock
  19. Livestock Waste Management

RUMINANT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT

Cattle and Buffaloes

  1. Housing of Dairy Cattle and Buffaloes
  2. Essential Buildings Required for Dairy Farming
  3. Calf Housing
  4. Bull Housing
  5. Selection of Site for Farm Buildings
  6. General Principles of Livestock House Planning
  7. Factors to Consider When Designing a Livestock Farm
  8. Animal Housing Design
  9. Arrangement of Farm Buildings
  10. Roofing Materials for Animal Housing
  11. Construction of Animal House Floors
  12. Wall Materials for Animal Buildings
  13. Cattle Breeds
  14. Buffalo Breeds
  15. Care of the Pregnant Cow and Calving Management
  16. Care of the Cow and Newborn Calf Immediately After Calving
  17. Colostrum Feeding in Calves
  18. Weaning in Calves
  19. Feeding and Rearing of Calves
  20. Milk Replacers and Calf Starters
  21. Breeding Management of Cattle
  22. Improve Reproductive Performance
  23. Heat Detection in Cows
  24. Performance Monitoring of Dairy Cows
  25. Economic Traits of Cattle and Buffaloes
  26. Management of Bulls
  27. Draught Ability of Cattle and Buffalo
  28. Feeding Management of Milch Cattle and Buffalo
  29. Factors Affecting Milk Quality and Composition in Dairy Cattle
  30. Milking and Methods of Milking in Dairy Cattle
  31. Clean Milk Production
  32. Dry Period in Dairy Cows
  33. Dairy Farm Record Keeping
  34. Routine Dairy Farm Operations
  35. Labour Management in Dairy Farming

Sheep and Goats

  1. Introduction to Sheep and Goat Farming
  2. Sheep Breeds
  3. Goat Breeds
  4. Breeding Management of Sheep and Goats
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