This book on Livestock Production Management and Poultry Production Management is a comprehensive resource that brings together the scientific principles and applied practices of modern animal husbandry. It systematically covers the essential aspects of feeding, breeding, weeding, and heeding of livestock, ensuring a balanced approach to productivity, sustainability, and animal welfare. The chapters delve into scientific feeding strategies that optimize growth and health, breeding approaches that enhance genetic potential, and proper management practices that reduce stress and disease incidence. Alongside livestock management, special attention is given to scientific rearing of poultry birds, highlighting housing, nutrition, health care, and production systems that align with both commercial and small-holder needs. By blending traditional knowledge with contemporary research and technological advancements, the book serves as a bridge between academic learning and field application. It is designed to cater to the requirements of students preparing for competitive examinations, researchers seeking updated information, and farmers or entrepreneurs aspiring to adopt scientific methods in livestock and poultry farming. With its clear presentation and holistic coverage of managemental aspects, this book will not only act as a guide for efficient animal production but also as a handbook for sustainable livestock and poultry farming practices in the present and future.
Dr. Deepikesh Joshi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Production Management at Khalsa College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Amritsar (Punjab). He earned his B.V.Sc. and A.H. in 2016, his M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. in Livestock Production Management in 2018 and 2023, respectively, from the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, GBPUAT, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand). He has qualified the ASRB-NET (2020) and UGC-NET (2022) examinations. Having taught professionally for four years, he has had a major impact on the field with 5 research publications in NAAS-rated national and international journals, 7 conference presentations, 6 book chapters, 32 popular articles, 1 granted design patent and 1 innovative technology that was recognized by the Indian Veterinary Association through its publication in its magazine, "Vet Vision" (April-July 2023 edition). His textbook ‘A Complete Guide to Livestock and Poultry Management’ as a first author has already published in April 2025. He is a lifetime member of the Indian Society of Animal Production and Management (ISAPM) and the Animal Nutrition Society of India (ANSI). He has a strong desire to mend the gap between theory and practicals and is committed to helping students understand and to be interested in mind-bending topics. He intends to conduct future studies on the behaviour of large ruminants alongwith their scientific feeding and housing management. When not engrossed in his studies, he likes to read novels, play table tennis and perform stage-singing. He constantly looks for new methods to get his students excited and involved in practical animal husbandry practices.
Dr. Ankit Sharma is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Production Management, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Mandi (H.P.). He has done B.V.Sc. & A.H. from CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.), M.V.Sc. (Poultry Science) from DUVASU, Mathura (U.P.) and Ph.D. (Poultry Science) from GBPUAT, Pantnagar (U.K.). He has qualified ASRB-NET (2023) examination. He has published more than 5 research articles and 3 review articles in peer reviewed national and international journals. He has also published 2 book chapters and 10 popular articles. He has 10 months experience of working as an Asstt. R&D Manager at Livestock Scientific Development Association, Indore. He has attended 8 national and international conferences, presented his work and published abstracts. He has reviewed 5 manuscripts for peer reviewed journals. Also, he is a lifetime member of Indian Poultry Science Association.
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
1. Cattle and Buffalo Production and Management in the Indian Scenario ...................................................................................................3
2. Sheep and Goat Production and Management in the Indian Scenario ..19
3. Swine Production and Management in the Indian Scenario .................35
4. Working Animals Production and Management in the Indian Scenario .................................................................................................47
5. Laboratory Animals Production and Management in the Indian Scenario .................................................................................................59
6. Wild and Zoo Animals Production and Management in the Indian Scenario .................................................................................................75
7. Companion Animals Production and Management in the Indian Scenario .................................................................................................89
8. Questions for Practice .......................................................................... 99
Answers ...............................................................................................110
POULTRY PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
9. Housing Systems of Poultry ................................................................115
10. Incubation and Hatchery Practices in Poultry Production ..................125
11. Candling Eggs, Sexing and Grading of Chicks ...................................135
12. Brooding of Chicks .............................................................................145
13. In-ovo Nutrition in Chicken ................................................................155
14. Artificial Insemination in Poultry ........................................................163
15. Poultry Waste Management .................................................................173
16. Precision Poultry Farming ...................................................................181
17. Questions for Practice ........................................................................ 191
Answers ...............................................................................................204
