This book is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the new Veterinary Council of India (VCI) curriculum for both undergraduate (BVSC & AH) and post-graduate veterinary students. Currently, no single resource comprehensively covers the syllabus for both levels; this book fills that gap by embedding every essential topic into seven well-structured units. Each unit consists of multiple chapters featuring detailed questions and answers tailored to reflect actual examination patterns. Beyond academic coursework, this book is an invaluable resource for candidates preparing for competitive exams, including Civil Services, State Veterinary Services, ARS, JRF, SRF, and NET. Focused on the objective-type questions common in these exams, it serves as a definitive guide for students aiming for excellence in their professional and competitive careers.
Prof. (Dr.) Bipin Kumar has been a dedicated educator and researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Bihar Veterinary College (Bihar Animal Sciences University), Patna, Since 2007. Born in 1976 in Utarthu, Nalanda, Dr. Kumar completed his foundational veterinary education (BVSc & AH and MVSc) at Bihar Veterinary College before earning his Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Izatnagar. With nearly two decades of academic experience, Dr. Kumar has mentored numerous post-graduate and doctoral students and led several university and externally funded research projects. As a prolific writer, he has authored 52 research and review articles, along with various book chapters and popular articles. His expertise extends internationally; he received specialized training in Animal Disaster Management in Bangkok (Thailand) and has since trained veterinarians in Myanmar. Furthermore, he has been a committed associate of World Animal Protection (formerly WSPA) since 2008. Recognising a critical gap in available study materials, Dr. Kumar has leveraged his extensive academic and field experience to create this comprehensive guide, specifically designed to help students navigate both university curricula and high-stakes competitive examinations.
UNIT - 1 : GENERAL
1 History and Scope of Veterinary Medicine..........................................................................................3
2 Concept of Animal Diseases..................................................................................................................5
3 General Systemic States........................................................................................................................11
UNIT - 2 : SYSTEMIC DISEASES
1 Diseases of the Digestive System in Cattle and Buffalo...................................................................31
2 Respiratory System Disorders.............................................................................................................83
3 Cardiovascular System.......................................................................................................................111
4 Urinary System....................................................................................................................................119
5 Nervous System...................................................................................................................................131
6 Musculoskeletal System......................................................................................................................143
7 Haemopoietic, and Lymphatic Systems...........................................................................................153
8 Integumentary System........................................................................................................................157
9 Liver, Peritoneal and Pancreatic Diseases........................................................................................169
10 Critical Care and Emergency Medicine............................................................................................175
11 Diseases of Sense Organs (Eye).........................................................................................................187
UNIT - 3 : METABOLIC AND DEFICIENCY DISORDERS
1 Deficiency Diseases.............................................................................................................................199
2 Alternative, Integrated, or Ethnoveterinary Medicine...................................................................211
3 Milk Fever and Downer Cow Syndrome in Cattle.........................................................................217
4 Ketosis...................................................................................................................................................227
5 Eclampsia, Osteodystrophy Fibrosa, Lactation Tetany, Fat Cow Syndrome, Hypomagnesaemia..............................................................................................................................235
6 Nutritional Haemoglobinuria, Azoturia, Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Cushing Syndrome, Addison’s Disease and Gout.........................................................................................245
UNIT - 4 : ZOO AND WILD ANIMAL MEDICINE
1 Principles of Zoo Hygiene and Public Health.................................................................................257
2 Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Zoo and Wild Animals....................................................269
3 Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WPA)..............................................................................................275
UNIT - 5 : BACTERIAL, FUNGAL AND RICKETTSIAL DISEASES
1 Bacterial Diseases and Mastitis..........................................................................................................281
2 Poultry Diseases of Bacterial Origin.................................................................................................349
UNIT - 6 : VIRAL AND PARASITIC DISEASES
1 Viral Diseases of Animals...................................................................................................................363
2 Viral Diseases of Equines...................................................................................................................385
3 Viral Diseases of Canines and Felines..............................................................................................391
4 Parasitic Diseases of Animals............................................................................................................419
5 Viral Diseases of Poultry....................................................................................................................443
UNIT - 7 : JURISPRUDENCE, ETHICS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE
1 Legal Duties of Veterinarian and Others.........................................................................................487
2 Examination of Animals for Soundness, Injuries and Post-mortem............................................493
3 Examination of Animals for Soundness and Sudden Death ........................................................499
4 General Principles of Collection and Dispatch of Samples...........................................................507
5 Laws Relating to Offences Affecting Public Health Laws Relating to Poisons and Adulteration of Drugs ................................................................................................................517
6 Animal Welfare Organizations and Their Roles.............................................................................527
7 Improving Animal Welfare Through Legislation and Incentives................................................535
