M.V.Sc - Animal Genetics & Breeding

Overview:

MVSc Animal Genetics and Breeding is a 2 year full time graduate course that provides students opportunities to learn about nutrients in animals and other biological sciences, the application of nutritional sciences to health, the digestive process, and welfare of companion pet animals.

This course also focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles and management of animals and production of animal products. This gives instructions in nutrition sciences, biochemistry, animal sciences, food science and technology, hatchery design and related aspects of animal safety and health. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from any institute/university recognized by veterinary council with minimum of 55% marks or CGPA not less than 6.0 in 10 point scale to be eligible for admission to this course.

The MVSc Animal Genetics and Breeding Syllabus includes topics like Development in animal cytogenetics and immunogenetics of farm animals. Immunoglobulins and their types, Animal Cytogenetics and Immunogenetics, Molecular Genetics in Animal Breeding etc.

MVSc Animal Genetics and Breeding graduates after completing this course can work as Animal Care and Service Workers, Associate Scientific Manager, Biological Scientists, Lecturer, Manager Animal Farm, Partner, Assistant to Practitioners etc.

Some Highlights of M.V.Sc Animal Genetics & Breeding:

Top Colleges Offering M.V.Sc Animal Genetics & Breeding:

• Bihar Agricultural University, Bhagalpur
  
• Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
  
• NDUAT, Faizabad
  
• Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar
  
• Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
  
• SHUATS, Allahabad
  
• Shoolini University, Solan
  
• Amity University, Raipur
  
• Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
  
• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
  

Admission Procedure For Animal Genetics & Breeding:

• Most of the institutes have an online application system when once the link is opened you can apply through the prescribed link.
  
• Most of the institutes also take in candidates who have a good score in the ICAR AIEEA-PG exam so apply for the same also.
  
• In the cases of merit-based admission, the institutes will release cutoff marks which will be the minimum marks required for admission.
  
• In the case of admission through entrance exams, the candidates are shortlisted on the basis of scores in the entrance examination.
  
• Some institutes also consider both entrance exam scores and scores in the qualifying exam for shortlisting the candidates in the MVSc Animal Genetics and Breeding course .
  

Eligibility For M.V.Sc Animal Genetics & Breeding

• The candidate should have graduated with a bachelor’s (UG) degree in veterinary science and animal husbandry or in veterinary science.
  
• The candidate should have graduated with a minimum of 55% aggregate.
  

Career Opportunities For M.V.Sc Animal Genetics & Breeding:

Students who have completed Masters in Veterinary Science will get jobs in Colleges, as well as in both Public and Private sectors. They can work in the Animal Research and Development, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Diseases Investigation Centre, Fishery Department, Marine Amusement Park, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc.  Also, they can work as Veterinarians by working under someone or setting up their own practice.

Jobs opportunities after M.V.Sc Animal Genetics & Breeding:

• Veterinarian Assistant
  
• Animal Care and Service
  
• Biological Scientists
  
• Manager Animal Farm
  
• Animal physician

Areas of Recruitment M.V.Sc Animal Genetics & Breeding:

• Animal Research and Development
  
• Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
  
• Diseases Investigation Centre
  
• Fishery Department
  

Syllabus For M.V.Sc Animal Genetics & Breeding:

Semester I

Animal Cytogenetics
Immunogenetics
Molecular Genetics in Animal Breeding
Population and Quantitative Genetics in Animal Breeding

Semester II

Selection Methods and Breeding System
Biometrical Techniques in Animal Breeding
Conservation of Animal Genetic Resource
Cattle and Buffalo Breeding

Semester III

Small Farm Animal Breeding
Advances in Molecular Cytogenetics
Advances in molecular cytogenetics
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Semester IV

Poultry Breeding
Advances in selection methodology
Bioinformatics in animal genetics and breeding
Seminar