Course Curriculum For The DVM Degree SAU

Course Curriculum for the DVM Degree
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science

Sylhet Agricultural University
Total Credits 189

Department wise Credit Distribution:
SL. CREDIT
Name of the Department Courses
NO. Theory Practical Total
1. Dept. of Agricultural Sciences and Language 8 6 14 12
2. Dept. of Anatomy and Histology 8 7 15 11
3. Dept. of Pathology and Parasitology 16 9 25 18
4. Dept. of Physiology and Pharmacology 11 6 17 13
5. Dept. of Biochemistry 2 1 3 2
6. Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene 11 7 18 14
7. Dept. of Dairy and Poultry Science 8 7 15 12
8. Dept. of Genetics and Animal Breeding 6 3 9 6
9. Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Livestock 11 7 18 14
Management
10 Dept. of Medicine and Surgery 22 11 33 25
Total 103 64 167 127
Internship 22 CREDITS
Grand Total (167+22) 189 CREDITS
 Theory 1 (one) credit = 1(one) lecture hour per week (Theory)

 Practical 1 (one) credit = 2-3 lectures hour per week (Practical)
ABSTRACT OF CREDIT LOADS

Percentage (%)
CREDIT (Excluding Internship)
SL. No. Area of the Course of total
Theory Practical Total CREDIT
1. Basic and Social Science 8 6 14 8.38
2. Animal Production 24 17 42 25.15
3. Veterinary Science 70 41 111 66.47
Total 102 64 167 100
Theory: practical = 1.59: 1
Marks Distribution: Each course, theory or practical irrespective of credit hours shell be evaluated in 100
marks basis; for the convenience of assigning letter grade and grade point. The distribution of marks for a given
course will be as follows:
Exam Marks CREDIT

Attendance Midterm Final Exam. Total
Theory 10 20 (10+10) 70 100 1/2/3
Practical 10 20 (10+10) 70 100 1
Courses in the departments:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND LANGUAGE
Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
No. Theory Practical Total
1. Communicative English ENG 101 1 1 2
2. Biostatistics BST 202 2 1 3
3. Computer Application COM 101 0 1 1
Total 3 3 6
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
1. Livestock Production Economics LPE 302 1 1 2
2. Livestock Marketing LMR 402 2 1 3
Total 3 2 5
DEPT. OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION AND RURAL SOCIOLOGY
Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
1. Rural Sociology RSC 101 1 0 1
2. Agricultural Extension AEX401 1 1 2
Total 2 1 3
DEPT. OF ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY

Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
1. Gross Anatomy-1 GAN 101 2 1 3
2. Gross Anatomy -II GAN 102 2 1 3
3. Basic Histology & Embryology BHE101 2 1 3
4. Veterinary Systemic Histology VSH 101 2 1 3
5. Comparative and Neuro Anatomy CAN 302 0 1 1
6. Surgical Anatomy SUA 401 0 1 1
7 Avian Anatomy AAN 201 0 1 1
Total 8 7 15
DEPT. OF PHYSIOLOGYAND PHARMACOLOGY

Sl. CODE CREDIT
Course Title
1. Basic and Circulatory Physiology BCP 201 1 1 2
2. Systemic Physiology SPH 202 2 1 3
3. Regulatory and Reproductive Physiology RRP 202 1 1 2
4. General Pharmacology GPH 301 2 1 3
5. Pharmacology & Therapeutics PHT 302 2 1 3
6. Toxicology TOX 302 2 1 3
7. Avian, Zoo and Lab Animal Physiology AZP 301 1 0 1
Total 11 6 17
DEPT. OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Sl. CODE CREDIT
Course Title
1. Biochemistry BIC 201 2 1 3
Total 2 1 3
DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

Sl. Course Title CODE CREDIT
1. General Pathology-I GPT-201 2 1 03
2. General Parasitology and GPP-201 2 1 03
Platyhelminthes
3. General Pathology-II & Non- Infectious Pathology GNP-202 2 1 03
4. Parasitology; Nemathelminthes and Malacology PNM-202 2 1 03
5. Systemic Pathology and Oncology SPT-301 2 1 03
6. Entomology and Acarology ENA-301 1 1 02

7. Pathology of Infectious Disease PID-302 2 0 02
8. Protozoology PRT-302 2 1 03
9. Avian Pathology APT-401 1 1 02
10. Clinical Pathology and Necropsy CPT-402 0 1 01
Total 16 9 25
DEPT. OF MICROBIOLOGY AND HYGIENE
Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
1. Animal Hygiene and Biosecurity AHY 101 1 1 2
2. General Microbiology GMC 201 2 1 3
3. Systematic Bacteriology SYB 202 2 1 3
4. Virology VIR 301 2 1 3
5. Immunology and Serology IMS 302 1 1 2
Veterinary Public Health (Zoonosis & Food
6. VPH 401 2 1 3
Hygiene)
7. Dairy Microbiology DMC 301 1 1 2
Total 11 7 18
DEPARTMENT OF DAIRY AND POULTRY SCIENCE

Sl CREDIT
Course Title CODE
No Theory Practical Total
1. Dairy Cattle production DCP 102 1 1 2
2. Market Milk & Dairy Chemistry MMC 201 1 1 2
3. Dairy Technology DTC 402 2 1 3
4. Introductory Poultry Science and Feed Processing IPF 102 1 1 2
5. Breeder Farms and Hatchery Management BHM 302 1 1 2
6. Broiler and Layer Production BLP 201 2 1 3
7. Duck and Specialized Fowl Production DSP 301 1 0 1
Total 9 6 15
DEPT. OF GENETICS AND ANIMAL BREEDING

Sl. CREDIT
Course title CODE
1. Animal Genetics AGN 202 2 1 3
2. Animal Breeding ABR 301 2 1 3
3. Poultry Breeding PBR302 1 1 2
4. Animal Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering ABG 402 1 0 1
Total 6 3 9
DEPT. OF GENERAL ANIMAL SCIENCE AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
1. Fundamental Animal Science FAS-101 1 1 2
2. Livestock Management LMA-102 2 1 3
3. Fodder Production FPR-101 2 1 3
4. Zoo and Laboratory Animal Management ZAM-102 1 1 2
5. Animal Nutrition ANT-201 2 1 3
6. Poultry Nutrition PNT-301 1 1 2
7. Meat, Hides, Skins and Wool Technology MHW-401 2 1 3
Total 11 7 18
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY

Sl. CODE CREDIT
No. Course title
Theory Practical Total
1 FundamentalS of Clinical Medicine FCM-302 1 1 2
2 General Medicine GMD-401 2 1 3
3 Farm animal Medicine-I FAM-401 2 1 3
4 Avian Medicine AVM-401 1 1 2
5 Pet and Lab Animal Medicine PAM-401 1 0 1
6 Veterinary Epidemiology VEP-401 1 1 2
7 General Surgery, Lameness, soundness and GSR-401 2 1 3
Radiology
8 Preventive Medicine PRM-402 2 0 2
9 Anesthesiology and Operative surgery AOS-402 2 1 3
10 Farm animal Medicine - II FAM-402 2 1 3
11 Zoo / Wild Animal Medicine ZAM-402 1 1 2
12 Metabolic and Nutritional Diseases MND-402 1 0 1
13 Veterinary Jurisprudence, Animal Welfare and VJR-402 1 0 1
Ethics
14 Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Andrology GOA-402 3 1 4
15 Clinical Surgery CLS-402 0 1 1
Total 22 11 33
SEMESTER WISE DISTRIBUTION OF COURSES FOR THE EIGHT SEMESTERS (FOUR
LEVELS/YEARS) EXCLUDING INTERNISHIP TRAINING EVALUATION:
FIRST YEAR-FIRST SEMESTER:
Course No. Subjects Paper Credit
ENG 101 Communicative English Theory 1

Practical 1
RSC 101 Rural Sociology Theory 1
Practical 0
FAS 101 Fundamental Animal Science Theory 1
Practical 1
GAN 101 Gross Anatomy -I Theory 2
Practical 1
BHE 101 Basic Histologyy & Embryology Theory 2
Practical 1
AHY 101 Animal Hygiene and Biosecurity Theory 1
Practical 1
FPR 101 Fodder Production Theory 2
Practical 1
COM 101 Computer Application Theory 0
Practical 1
Total Credit = 17 (10+7)
FIRST YEAR- SECOND SEMESTER:
LMA 102 Livestock Management. Theory 2

Practical 1
GAN 102 Gross Anatomy -II Theory 2
Practical 1
VSH 102 Veterinary Systemic Histology Theory 2
Practical 1
DCP 102 Dairy Cattle Production Theory 1
Practical 1
ZAM 102 Zoo and Lab Animal Management. Theory 1
Practical 1
IPF 102 Introductory Poultry Science and Feed Theory 1
Processing Practical 1
BIC 102 Biochemistry Theory 2
Practical 1
SECOND YEAR-FIRST SEMESTER:
BCP 201 Basic and Circulatory Physiology Theory 1

Practical 1
GPT 201 General Pathology-I. Theory 2
Practical 1
GPP 201 General Parasitology and Theory 2
Platyhelminthes Practical 1
GMC 201 General Microbiology Theory 2
Practical 1
AAN 201 Avian Anatomy Theory 0
Practical 1
MMC 201 Milk and Milk Chemistry Theory 1
Practical 1
BLP 201 Broiler and Layer Production Theory 2
Practical 1
ANT 201 Animal Nutrition Theory 2
Practical 1
Total Credit =20 (12+8)
SECOND YEAR-SECOND SEMESTER:
SPH 202 Systemic Physiology Theory 2

Practical 1
GNP 202 General pathology-II & Non- Theory 2
infectious Pathology Practical 1
PNM 202 Parasitology; Nemathelminthes & Theory 2
Melacology` Practical 1
SYB 202 Systematic Bacteriology Theory 2
Practical 1
AGN 202 Animal Genetics Theory 2
Practical 1
BST 202 Biostatistics Theory 2
Practical 1
RRP 202 Regulatory and Reproductive Theory 1
Physiology Practical 1
THIRD YEAR-FIRST SEMESTER:
Course No. Subjects Paper Credit Hours
AZP 301 Avian, Zoo and Lab Animal Theory 1

Physiology Practical 0
SPT 301 Systemic Pathology and Oncology Theory 2
Practical 1
ENA 301 Entomology and Acarology Theory 1
Practical 1
VIR 301 Virology Theory 2
Practical 1
GPH 301 General Pharmacology Theory 2
Practical 1
DMC 301 Diary Microbiology Theory 1
Practical 1
PNT 301 Poultry Nutrition Theory 1
Practical 1
DSP 301 Duck and Specialized Fowl Theory 1
Production Practical 0
ABR 301 Animal Breeding Theory 2
Practical 1
THIRD YEAR-SECOND SEMESTER:
CAN 302 Comparative Anatomy & Neuro- Theory 0

Anatomy Practical 1
PID 302 Pathology of Infectious Diseases Theory 2
Practical 0
PRT 302 Protozoology Theory 2
Practical 1
IMS 302 Immunology & Serology Theory 1
Practical 1
PHT 302 Pharmacology and Therpeutics Theory 2
Practical 1
TOX 302 Toxicology Theory 2
Practical 1
FCM 302 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine Theory 1
Practical 1
BHM 302 Breeder Farms and Hatchery Theory 1
Management Practical 1
PBR 302 Poultry Breeding Theory 1
Practical 1
LPE 302 Livestock Production Economics Theory 1
Practical 1
Total Credit= 22 (13+9)
FOURTH YEAR-FIRST SEMESTER:
SUA 401 Surgical Anatomy Theory 0

Practical 1
APT 401 Avian Pathology Theory 1
Practical 1
MHW 401 Meat, Hides, Skins and Wool Technology Theory 2
Practical 1
GMD 401 General Medicine Theory 2
Practical 1
FAM 401 Farm Animal Medicine - I Theory 2
Practical 1
AVM 401 Avian Medicine Theory 1
Practical 1
PAM 401 Pet and Lab animal Medicine Theory 1
Practical 0
VEP 401 Veterinary Epidemiology Theory 1
Practical 1
GSR 401 General Surgery, Lameness, Soundness Theory 2
and Radiology Practical 1
VPH 401 Vet. Public Health (Zoonosis & Food Theory 2
Hygiene) Practical 1
AEX 401 Agricultural Extension Theory 1
Practical 1
Total Credit =25(15+10)
FOURTH YEAR-SECOND SEMESTER:
LMR 402 Livestock Marketing Theory 2

Practical 1
PRM 402 Preventive Medicine Theory 2
Practical 0
AOS 402 Anesthesiology and Operative Surgery Theory 2
Practical 1
FAM 402 Farm Animal Medicine - II Theory 2
Practical 1
ZAM 402 Zoo / Wild Animal Medicine Theory 1
Practical 1
MND 402 Metabolic and Nutritional Diseases Theory 1
Practical 0
VJR 402 Veterinary Jurisprudence, Animal welfare Theory 1
and Ethics Practical 0
CLS 402 Clinical Surgery Theory 0
Practical 1
DTC 402 Dairy Technology Theory 2
Practical 1
ABG 402 Animal Biotechnology and Genetic Theory 1
Engineering Practical 0
GOA 402 Gynecology, Obstetrics and Andrology Theory 3
Practical 1
CPN 402 Clinical Pathology and Necropsy Theory 0
Practical 1
Total Credit =25 (17+8)
SYLLABI AND COURSE CURRICULA FOR THE DVM DEGREE
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY:
Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
1. Gross Anatomy-1 GAN 101 2 1 3
2. Gross Anatomy -II GAN 102 2 1 3
3. Basic Histology & Embryology BHE 101 2 1 3
4. Veterinary Systemic Histology VSH 102 2 1 3
5. Comparative and Neuro Anatomy CAN 302 0 1 1
6. Surgical Anatomy SUA 401 0 1 1
07 Avian Anatomy AAN 201 0 1 1
Total 8 7 15
1. COURSE TITLE: GROSS ANATOMY-1; CODE: GAN-101; CREDIT-2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction, branches of Anatomy and descriptive terms.
 Study of the following systems of domestic animals and birds.
 Osteology: The structure of skeleton, development and growth, composition and physical properties of
bones. Classification of bones and the description of axial, appendicular and splanchnic skeleton.
 Syndesmology: (Arthrology): Definition and purposes of joints, classification, meaning and examples
of various features of a typical joint.
 Myology: The fascia, the cutaneous muscles, and the important groups of skeletal muscles of the head,
neck, thorax, abdomen, trunk, limbs and tails.
 Splanchnology: Anatomy of the digestive, respiratory and uro-genital system.
PRACTICAL:
 Identification of the morphological features of the skeleton and joints.
 Dissection of domestic animals as per theoretical assignments.
BOOK REFERENCES:
 Sisson and Grossman’s the Anatomy of the Domestic Animals, vol. 1 and 2 By Robert Getty, 1975.
W.B. Saunders co. Phildelphia.
 Bovine Anatomy, By W.M. McLeod, 2nd ed, 1964. Burgers publishing co.
 Anatomy of the sheep, By Neil, D.S. May, 2nd ed. 1970. Brisbane, University of Queensland.
 The Anatomy of the Dog. By M.E. 1964. W.B Saunders co. Philadelphia.
 Anatomy of ox. ICAR publication IST Ed. New Delhi. Developmental Anatomy. By Arey, L. B, W. B.
Saunders & Co.
 Comparative Anatomy. By Montagna, M., Johon Wily & Sons. Inc. New York.
 Anatomy of Nervous System. By Ranson, S. W., W. B. Saunders.
2. COURSE TITLE: BASIC HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY; CODE: BHE-101; CREDIT-

2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction: Definition, scope and divisions of histology and its relationship to other subjects.
 Cell: Composition of cells, physical properties of protoplasm, features of body cells, cell divisions, and
ultra-structure of intracellular formed and amorphous substances, cell junction, cell specialization, cell
death, cell movement
 Basic tissues :Classification, location and characteristics of epithelial, connective, muscular and
nervous tissues
 Blood and lymph.
 Glands.
Embryology:
 Fundamental concepts of embryology, the nature and scope of embryology, heredity and environment,
ancestral repetition and terminology.
 General features of development cell proliferation, growth, differentiation and interaction.
 Differentiation, oogenesis, spermatogenesis and significance of meiosis, the discharge and union of sex
cell.
 Ovulation, insemination, fertilization, determination, cleavage and gastrulation
 Embryonic and fetal stages, the membranes (a) Human membrane (b) Comparative mammalian
membrane (c) Placentation and (d) fetal circulation.
 Teratology: (a) Teratogenesis and (b) Twinning
PRACTICAL:
 Microscope, its care and uses. General staining techniques of animal tissues and the preparation of
histological slides.
 Identification of microscopic structures according to the theoretical assignments.
Book References:
 Veterinary Histology. By- Dellman, H.D., Lea & Fiebhiger.
 Foundation of the Histology of Domestic Animals .By- Trautman, A. and Fiebiger, J., Comstock
Publishing Associates, Itacha.
 The Histology of the fowl. By- Hodges. R.D., Academic press.
 Text Book of Veterinary Histology. By- McDonal
 Animal Tissue Techniques by- Humanson, G.L., W.H Freeman and Company. San Francisco.
 Manual of Histologic and special staining Technics. By- Gridley, M.F., Mcgraw- Hill Book Company
Inc.
 Histochemistry theoretical and Practical By- Pearse, A.G.E., Churchill Living stone.
 Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology By- Bacha and Bacha
3. COURSE TITLE: GROSS ANATOMY-II. CODE: GAN- 102. CREDIT: 2+1
HEORY:
 Study of the following systems of domestic animals.
 Angiology: Anatomy of the organs of circulation, the blood vascular and the lymphatic system.
 Lymphatic system: Study of the lymphatic organs.
 Endocrinology: Study of the different glands.
 Neurology: Anatomy of the nervous system.
 Aesthesiology: common sense organs and integument.
PRACTICAL:
 Identification of the morphological features of the mentioned body systems.
 Dissection of the above body systems in cattle and differential points with the other domestic animals.
Book References:
 Bovine Anatomy, By W.M. McLeod, 2nd ed, 1964. Burgers publishing Co.
 Anatomy of the sheep, By Neil, D.S. May, 2nd ed. 1970. Brisbane, University of Queensland.
 The Anatomy of the Dog. By M.E. 1964. W.B Saunders co. Philadelphia.
 Anatomy of ox. ICAR publication IST Ed. New Delhi.
 Developmental Anatomy. By Arey, L. B,W.B. Saunders & Co
 Comparative Anatomy. By Montagna, M., Johon Wily & Sons Inc. New York.
 Anatomy of Nervous System. By- Ranson, S. W., W. B. Saunders.
4. COURSE TITLE: VET. SYSTEMIC HISTOLOGY; CODE: VSH-102; CREDIT 2+1.
THEORY:
 The circulatory system, Haemopoietic system, Lymphatic and Immune System , digestive system,
respiratory system, urinary system, male reproductive system, female reproductive system, nervous
system, the organs of special senses & integument.
 The Endocrine system.
PRACTICAL:
 Detail microscopic examination of the tissues, the glands and the different systems of the animal body
including the change that occur in the reproductive organs of the female during pregnancy.
 Identification of germ cells of fowl and domestic animals, study of the serial section of chicks and
goat/pig as far theoretical assignments.
Book References:
 Veterinary Histology. By- Dellman, H.D., Lea & Fiebhiger
 Foundation of the Histology of Domestic Animals .By- Trautman, A. and Fiebiger, J., Comstock
Publishing Associates, Itacha.
 The Histology of the fowl. By- Hodges. R.D., Academic press
 Text Book of Veterinary Histology. By- McDonal
 Animal Tissue Techniques By- Humanson, G.L., W.H Freeman and Company. San Francisco.
Inc.
 Histochemistry theoretical and Practical By- Pearse, A.G.E., Churchill Living stone.
5. COURSE TITLE: AVIAN ANATOMY. CODE: AAN-201 CREDIT: 0+1

PRACTICAL:
 Study of the following systems of domestic and wild birds.
 Identification of the morphological features of the mentioned body systems
 Osteology: The structure of skeleton, development and growth, composition and physical properties of
bones. Classification of bones and the description of axial, appendicular and splanchnic skeleton.
 Syndesmology: (Arthrology): Definition and purposes of joints, classification, meaning and examples
of various features of a typical joint.
 Myology: The fascia, the cutaneous muscles, and the important groups of skeletal muscles of the head,
neck, thorax, abdomen, trunk, limbs and tails.
 Splanchnology: Anatomy of the digestive, respiratory and uro-genital system.
 Angiology: Anatomy of the organs of circulation, the blood vascular and the lymphatic system.
 Lymphatic and Immune system: Study of the lymphatic organs.
 Endocrinology: Study of the different glands.
 Neurology: Anatomy of the nervous system.
 Aesthesiology: common sense organs and integument.
Book References:
 The Histology of the fowl. By- Hodges. R.D., Academic press.
W.B. Saunders co. Phildelphia
 Veterinary Histology By- Dellman, H.D., Lea & Fiebhiger
 Animal Tissue Techniques By- Humanson, G.L., W.H Freeman and Company. San Francisco.
Inc.
 Histochemistry theoretical and Practical By- Pearse, A.G.E., Churchill Livingstone.
6. COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE AND NEURO ANATOMY. CODE: CAN -302 CREDIT:
0+1
PRACTICAL:
 Comparative study of the various organs of the different systems of domestic animals with special
emphasis on cattle, buffalo, horse, sheep, goat, dog, cat, deer and chicken.
 Identification of different parts of brain and spinal cord, cranial and spinal nerve roots and tracing the
courses of all cranial and spinal nerves to their target organs and autonomic nerves in details.
 The comparative anatomical studies of the bones, joints and ligaments and the organs of the digestive,
circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive system including appendages of different
domesticated animals.
Book References:
W.B. Saunders co. Phildelphia
 Bovine Anatomy, By W.M. McLeod, 2nd ed, 1964. Burgers publishingCo
 Anatomy of the sheep, By Neil, D.S. May, 2nd ed. 1970. Brisbane, UniversityQueensland
 The Anatomy of the Dog. By M.E. 1964. W.B Saunders co. Philadelphia
 Anatomy of ox. ICAR publication IST Ed. New Delhi
 Developmental Anatomy. By Arey,L.B,W.B. Saunders & Co
 Comparative Anatomy. By Montagna,M.,JohonWily & Sons Inc.NewYork
 Anatomy of Nervous System.By Ranson,S.W.,W.B.Saunders.
7. COURSE TITLE: SURGICAL ANATOMY; CODE: SUA-401; CREDIT: 0+1

PRACTICAL:
 Anatomical features in relation to clinical, surgical, radiography and other applied purposes of different
regions in domestic animals & fowl.
 Demonstration & dissection of domestic ruminants, non-ruminants and fowl to demonstrate the
structures body regions involved in surgical manipulations, radiography, and diagnostic clinical
examination.
 Demonstration & dissection of courses of blood vessels to different body regions regarding surgery &
other applied purposes
 Introduction of all cranial and spinal nerves with reference to their clinical and surgical interventions.
Book References:
 Bovine Anatomy, By W.M. McLeod, 2nd ed, 1964. Burgers publishing Co.
 Anatomy of the sheep, By Neil, D.S. May, 2nd ed. 1970. Brisbane, University Queensland.
 The Anatomy of the Dog. By M.E. 1964. W.B Saunders co.Philadelphia.
 Anatomy of ox. ICAR publication IST Ed. New Delhi.
 Developmental Anatomy.By Arey,L.B,W.B. Saunders & Co
 Comparative Anatomy.By Montagna,M.,JohonWily & Sons Inc.NewYork.
 Anatomy of Nervous System.By Ranson,S.W.,W.B.Saunders.
DEPT. OF PHYSIOLOGYAND PHARMACOLOGY
Sl. CODE CREDIT

Course Title
1. Basic and Circulatory Physiology BCP 201 1 1 2
2. Systemic Physiology SPH 202 2 1 3
Regulatory and Reproductive RRP 202 1 1 2
3.
Physiology
4. General Pharmacology GPH 301 2 1 3
5. Pharmacology & Therapeutics PHT 302 2 1 3
6. Toxicology TOX 302 2 1 3
7. Avian, Zoo and Lab Animal AZP 301 1 0 1
Physiology
Total 11 6 17
1. COURSE TITLE: BASIC AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY. CODE: BCP-201; CREDIT:

1+1;
THEORY:
 The Cell and General Physiology: Definition, cell concept, organization and functions of the cell,
physio-chemical basis of physiological phenomena- osmosis, diffusion, filtration, ultra filtration.
Membrane physiology (Transport through cell membrane, Membrane potential and Action potential),
dialysis, inhibition, surface tension, suspensoids, emulsoids, absorption, hydropy. Reaction of solution
(pH). Donan’s theory of membrane Equilibrium.
 Physiology of blood: Physiological properties, cellular and chemical constituent of blood, blood cells,
plasma and serum. The red blood cells (production, regulation, polycythemia and fate of red blood cells
etc), Packed cell volume (PCV), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), the leukocytes (Production,
general characteristics and functions and life span of leukocytes), the macrophage system (the
reticuloendothelial system) and immunity, Platelets, Anticoagulants, blood coagulation and homeostasis
(mechanism and factors), Blood groups, Hemagglutination, cross matching and transfusion of blood.
 Body Fluid: The body fluids (Extra-cellular and Intracellular fluid, Body fluid determination, total body
fluid), Lymph (Composition, Functions, Flow and formation of lymph), cerebrospinal fluid, synovial
fluid and tissue fluids.
 Physiology of Cardio Vascular System: Basic features of the Cardio-vascular system, course of
circulation, systemic, coronary, pulmonary, & portal circulation, theories, origin and conduction of heart
beat, Cardiac Cycle, Blood pressure, Types of blood vessels, Electro-physiology of the heart,
Electrocardiography, heart sounds and abnormalities, heart block and ventricular fibrillation, regulation
of the heart and blood vessels, and vasomotor mechanisms.
 Acid-base balance: Buffers, acidosis, alkalosis, role of lungs and kidneys in maintaining the acid-base
balance.
PRACTICAL:
 Methods of collection and preservation of blood from various species of animal
 Study of anticoagulants
 Determination of coagulation and bleeding time
 Separation of plasma, serum and defibrinated blood
 Determination of osmotic fragility of erythrocytes
 Determination of viscosity of blood and plasma
 Counting of different blood cells (TEC-Total Erythrocytes Count, TLC-Total Leucocytes Count and
DLC-Differential Leucocytes Count).
 Thrombocytes and Reticulocytes count.
 Determination of PCV (Packed Cell Volume), ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) and Hemoglobin.
 Measurements and calculation of various hematological indices.
 Blood grouping.
 Measurement of blood pressure.
 Demonstration of capillary blood flow or micro-circulation (Using frogs).
 Recording of Electro Cardiogram.
 Preparation of Hemin Crystal.
 Measurements of cardiac output.
 Electrophoresis.
2. COURSE TITLE: SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY. CODE: SPH-202; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY
 Physiology of urinary system: Structure of urinary system, Kidney, Nephron, Juxtra glumerular
apparatus, Urine, Mechanism of urine formation, Composition, Reaction, volume, Specific gravity,
Normal and abnormal constituents of urine, Regulation of water excretion and blood volume by kidney,
Renal threshold, Rennin, Control of renal secretion, Micturation.
 Physiology of respiratory System: Respiratory apparatus, Types and phases of respiration, Mechanism
of respiration, Respiration of newborn, Types of breathing, Volumes of air respired, Intrapulmonary
pressure, Intrathoracic pressure, Pneumothorax, Respiratory rates, Composition of inspired and expired
air, Transport and exchange of respiratory gases, Regulation of respiration.
 Physiology of digestive system: Digestion and absorption of Protein, Carbohydrate and Lipid.
 Absorption and utilization of nutrients: Sites, routes, mechanism and factors affecting the absorption
rates. Absorption of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and water. Factors affecting the metabolism.
Disorders of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
 Physiology of Muscles: Muscles (Classification, function and properties), Muscle contraction (Types,
Mechanism, Roles of Calcium and Changes taking place during muscle contraction), Tetanus,
Summation, Muscle fatigue, Rigormortis, All or None Law.
 Temperature regulation and Environmental Physiology: Poikilothermism and Homiothermism,
Body temperature, Heat balance, Physiological responses to heat and cold, Temperature perception,
Regulation of body temperature, Reaction to extreme environmental temperature, BMR, Hypothermia
and fever.
 Physiology of sense organs: Perception, general characteristics of perception and snsory modalities.
Skin (Layers and functions), Nose (functions and pathways), Eyes (layers of retina, rhodopsin cycle,
pathways, types and errors of vision), Ears (functions of different parts of ear, mechanism of hearing
and auditory pathways) and Tongue (taste buds, definition and classification of taste, adaptation of taste
and taste pathways).
 Physiology of Growth and Behaviour: Growth curve, Measure of growth, Body measurements,
Prenatal and postnatal growth, Factors affecting liveweight growth, the observation and recording of
Farm Animal Behaviour, Classification and description of Farm Animal behaviour.
 Environmental Physiology of domestic animals: Temperature, light, humidity, rainfall, velocity of
wind, aquatic and terrestrial environment.
PRACTICAL:
 Collection of urine
 Physiological constituents of urine and urine analysis (Urine volume, Color, Transparency and Specific
Gravity).
 Chemical examination of urine (Reaction, pH, Protein, Glucose, Acetone, Blood, Bilirubin and Bile
pigments) and Microscopic examination of urine
 Measurement of vital capacity, oxygen content and oxygen capacity of blood.
 Method of artificial breathings.
 Experiment with amylase, lipase and pepsin. Use of Warburg’s apparatus for enzyme study.
 Experiments of energy metabolism. Recording of temperature, light, humidity, rainfall and velocity of
wind.
3. COURSE TITLE: REGULATORY AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY. CODE: RRP-202;

CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY
 Physiology of Nervous system: Classification and functions of Nervous system, Nerves, Neuron,
Nerve fibers, Stimuli, Receptors, Synapse, Nerve impulse, Spinal cord and reflex action, Functions of
spinal cord, Fiber tract of spinal cord, Brain, Different types of reflex and Autonomic nervous system.
 Physiology of Endocrine system: Definition and classification of hormone, Mode of action and
regulation of hormone, Hypothalamus and Hypophysis and their relationship to target glands and
organs, Pituitary glands, Thyroid glands, Parathyroid glands, Pancreas, Adrenal and Pineal glands.
 Physiology of Male Reproductive system: Structure of the male genital organ, Primary and accessory
genital organ, Spermatogenesis and its hormonal regulation, Spermatozoa, Semen, Testosterone and
Cryptorchidism.
 Physiology of Female Reproductive system: Structure of the female genital system, Ovarian follicles,
Estrus cycle and its phases, Hormonal mechanism during estrous cycle, Changes of the female genital
organs during the various phases of the estrous cycle and their regulation, Ovarian endocrinology,
Ovulation, Fertilization, Pregnancy and Parturition, Placenta, Hormones present in the biological fluids
during pregnancy and their uses for the diagnosis of pregnancy.
 Techniques for improving reproductive efficiency: Semen evaluation, artificial insemination,
induction and synchronization of estrous, super ovulation, embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization, genetic
engineering, preservation and cryopreservation of gametes and embryos. Pregnancy diagnosis.
 Vitamins and minerals: definition & classification of vitamins and minerals. Source, physiological
functions, deficiency symptoms of vitamins and minerals, hypo and hypervitaminosis. Toxic elements.
PRACTICAL
 Study on normal physiology of reproductive organs
 Hormonal analysis from biological fluids
 Pregnancy diagnosis
 Collection and evaluation of semen, synchronization of estrous, super ovulation, embryo transfer, in-
vitro fertilization, preservation and cryopreservation of gametes and embryos.
 Measures and measurements of growth of the animals.
4. COURSE TITLE: AVIAN, ZOO AND LAB ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. CODE: AZP-301;
CREDIT: 1+0
THEORY:
 Avian Physiology: Physiology of respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive and reproductive system of
poultry/birds. Factors affecting reproduction of birds.
 Lab Animals: Physiological behaviors of lab animals (rat, mice, guinea pig etc.)
 Zoo Animals: Physiological behaviors of zoo animals (mammals, reptiles, primates and birds)
 Lab animal experimentations
 Field trips for observation of zoo animal behavior
 Collection and preservation of poultry semen. AI in poultry.
Referral books for Physiology

 Duke’s Physiology of Domestic Animals ,9th edn., 1977: Melvin, J Swenson
 Zoo and wild Animal Medicine, 2nd edn. 1986: Murray E. Fowler.
 Review of Medical Physiology, 18th edn., 1977: William F Ganon
 Samson Wright Applied Physiology,13th edn., 1982: Cyril A. Keele, Eric, Neil and Norman joeles
 Animal Physiology (Mechanism and Adaptation), 2nd edn., 1983: Eckert & Randall
 Schalm’s Veterinary Hematology 4th edn., 1986: Nemi C Jain
 Text book of Veterinary Physiology, 2nd edn., 1997: James G Cunningham
 Text book of Medical Physiology, 7th edn., Arthrur C Guyton
 Text book of Veterinary Physiology, latest edn., 2000: B. Bhattacharyya
 Animal Physiology, 3rd edn., 1992: Mohan P Arora
 Student’s Laboratory Manual of Veterinary Physiology, Latest Edn., 2000: I.J.Sharma and H.S. Singh
 A text book of practical Physiology, 4th edn., 1995: C.L. Ghai
 A text book of Practical Pyhsiology, 5th edn., 2003: C.L. Ghai
5. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY. CODE: GPH-301; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction: Definitions of pharmacology and its branches, historical development of Pharmacology,
scope of Pharmacology, Definition, sources and composition of drugs, Drug standards, assay and
regulation, Drug dosage forms, Prescription writing, Metrology, Methods of drug administration,
systems of weights and measures.
 Pharmacokinetics: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, routes of administration of drugs,
Factors altering drug response, Principle of drug activity, Drug incompatibility, Receptors and Drug-
receptor theory.
Systemic pharmacology:
 Digestive system: Drugs for gastro-intestinal tract’s disorders (Sialics and Antisialics, Demulcents,
Stomachics, Emetics and Antiemetics, Carminative and Antizymotics, Astringents, Antidiarrheal,
Antacids, Cathartic drugs (Laxatives and Purgatives),The Pharmacology of the rumen
 Respiratory system: Drugs for cough and broncheal asthma (Pharyngeal demulcents, Expectorants,
Mucolytics, Antitussive, Antihistamines and Bronchodilators)
 Urinary system: Drugs acting on kidney (Diuretics and Antidiuretics), Drugs altering the pH of the
urine (Urinary acidifiers and Alkalizers), Drugs which alter the excretion of organic molecules, Urinary
antiseptics and sedatives
 Heart and circulatory system and fluid therapy: Drugs acting on Cardio-vascular system (Heart
tonic, stimulants and depressant), Drug acting on blood and blood elements (Antianemic agents,
Hemostatic, Coagulants and Anticoagulants, Blood volume expanders).
 Nervous system: Depressant (General depressant: Sedative, Hypnotics or Soporifics, Narcotics,
Analgesics or Anodynes, Tranquillizers, Anaesthetics, Sympatholytic and Parasympatholytic drugs,
Ganglionic blocking drugs) Stimulants (Sympathomimetic and Parasympathomimetic drugs)
 Autacoids and Related Drugs: Autacoids (Amine, peptide and lipid derivatives, H1 and H2 blocker,
Prostaglandins, Plasma kinins, Angiotensin, Histamine, 5-Hydroxytryptamine and their antagonists)
PRACTICAL
 Identification of various instruments used in Pharmacology laboratory
 Identification, characterization and indications of some medicinal plants
 Identification and indication of various forms of drugs and packaging of drugs
 Method of administration of drugs
 Metrology and Prescription writing
 Compounding and dispensing of mixture (stomachic, haematonic, expectorant, milk of magnesia, Na-
Salicylate, Ammonium citrate and Magnesium sulphate), Emulsion (Castor oil emulsion) and
Electuaries
 Demonstration of the effects of autonomic drugs on heart, intestine and uterus in dog
 Group discussion, interpretation and presentation of drugs available related to different groups in the
Market
6. COURSE TITLE: PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS. CODE: PHT-302; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Chemotheraphy: Definition and Basic principles of Chemotherapy (General consideration), Different
Chemotherapeutics (Drugs of Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antihelminths, Antiprotozoa and
Antiarthropodal, Local Anti-infective drugs-Antiseptics and Disinfectants, Antiviral and Antineoplastic
drugs)
 Antibiotics: Definition, classification with chemistry (Based on mode of action, spectrum of activity,
bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal), Ideal features, sensitivity and the ways of resistance of antibiotics, Dose,
mode of action, pharmacokinetics, residues in Food Animals, Bacterial resistants, Toxicity (Acute and
Chronic), contraindication and precautions of different antibiotics (B-lactam, Tetracyclines and
Chloramphenicol, Aminoglycosides, Macrolids, Antiviral and Miscellaneous antibiotics)
 Sulphonamides: History, Chemistry, Classifications, Commonly used sulphonamides with doses,
Potentiated sulphonamides, Clinical uses and microbial susceptibility (Sensitivity and Resistance) of
sulphonamides (Antibacterial spectrum), Mechanism of antibacterial action of sulphonamides,
Pharmacokinetics of sulphonamides, Residues of sulphonamides in Food Animals, Toxicity (Acute and
Chronic), contraindication and precautions of sulphonamides
 Anthelmintics: Definition and classification of antinematodal, anticestodal, antitrematodal,
antiprotozoal and antiarthropodal drugs with their doses, mode of action, phamacokinetics, indications,
toxicities, contraindication and precautions
 Herbal drugs: Identification, active principle/ ingridients, indication, contraindication and side effects
of different important medicinal plants.
 Endocrine Pharmacology: Classification of drugs affecting the endocrine system (Hormones and
related drugs) with their pharmacological effects, ineterpretation of mechanism of actions,
pharmacokinetics, indications, toxicities, contraindication and precautions.
 Nutritional Pharmacology: Supplementation of Nutrients as drugs (Vitamins, Minerals and trace
elements).
 Tropical preparations: Study of the drugs acting locally on the skin, mucous membranes eyes and
ears.
 Prophylactic pharmacology: study of vaccines, sera and diagnostic agents.
PRACTICAL:
 Preparation of solution (Iodine, Acriflavin and Calcium borugluconate), lotion (Boric acid lotion),
ointments (Iodine, Sulphonamides and Whitfield’s), liniments (ABC), Paste (BIPP) and Powder
(Dusting), pills, tablet, caplet, bolus.
 Group discussion, interpretation and presentation of Antimicrobial drugs (Bacteria, Virus and Fungus),
Anthelmintics, Antiprotozoal, Antiarthropodal drugs, Local anti-infective drugs, Endocrine and
Nutritional drugs and prophylactic drugs (Vaccine and anti-sera) available in the Market.
7. COURSE TITLE: TOXICOLOGY. CODE: TOX-302; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
General Toxicology
 Introduction: Definition and classification of Toxicology, Definition of some Toxicology related
terminology (Poison, Toxin, Toxicity, Hazards and Lelthal dose 50 etc), Sources of Poisoning,
Classification of Toxicants, Toxicokinetics (Absorption, distribution, Biotransformation and excretion
of Toxicants), Mechanisms of poison, Fundamentals of Toxicology, Factors altering the action of
poisons, General diagnosis, collection and sending of materials for toxicological analysis and general
treatment of poisoning
Clinical Toxicology
 Poisonous plants: Cyanogenetic and teratogenic plants, Plants producing Lathyrism, Plants producing
oxalate poisoning, Plants producing photosensitization, Oleander, Castor bean, Datura, Stychnine,
Ergot, Ipomoea, Abrus, Ipomoea and Nux Vomica poisoning.
 Inorganic poisons: Iodine, Fluoride, Phosphorous, Nitrate and Nitrate, Arsenic, Mercury, Lead,
Selenium, Copper, Molybdenum, Iron, Zinc and Thallium, Sodium chloride, Acids and Alkalis,
Ammonia, Ammonia compounds and Urea.
 Inorganic poisons: anesthetics, actycholine, adrenaline, anthelmintics, antibiotics and sulphonamides.
 Pesticides: Botanical insecticides, organichlorine compounds, organophosphate and organocarbamate
compounds, Acaricides, Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, Fumigants and Rodenticides
 Fungal and Bacterial toxins: Mycotoxins and bacterial toxins.
 Poisonous Animals: Honey, bees, Wasps, Ants, Snakes etc.
 Radiation Hazards and Toxicity.
 Miscellaneous poisons: plants and chemicals producing teratogenic, mutagenic, carcinogenic and
allergic conditions. Drugs and chemical residues in the edible tissues of animals. Various agents causing
environmental pollution.
Practical:
 Identification, characterization of common poisonous plants available in Bangladesh.
 General diagnostic procedure for different poisoning cases.
 Collection, preservation and sending of specimens for toxicological analysis.
 Laboratory diagnosis of poisons (Cyanide, Nitrate, Arsenic and Mycotoxin) etc.
Experimental toxicology
 Calculation of MLD and LD-50 in experimental animals
 Chemical antagonism: Arsenic and Dimercaprol (BAL) chelating agent and cobalt
 Physiological antagonism: Pilocarpine and atropine, Organophosphate and atropine Anticonvulsant
and life saving effect of pentobarbital in experimental strychnine poisoning
 Methemoglobin as antidote to cyanide poisoning
 A comparative treatment of cyanide poisoning in rats
Referral books for Pharmacology and Toxicology

 Veterinary Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 1960: G.C. Brander, D. M. Pugh and R. J. Bywater
 Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics,7th edn., 1995: Meyer Jones, Micholas, H. Booth and
Leslie, E. Mc Donald
 The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th edn., 1996: Goodman and Gilman
 Medical Pharmacology, 9th edn., 1978: Andress Goth
 Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1st edn., 2003: B. K Roy
 Text book of Veterinary Toxicology, 1st edn., 2003: H. S. Sandhu and R. S. Barar
 Essentials of Medica/Pharmacology, 5th edn., 2003: K.D. Tripathi
 Laboratory Manual on Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1st edn., 1999: H.S. Sandhu
DEPT. OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Sl. CODE CREDIT

Course Title
1. Biochemistry BIC- 201 2 1 3
Total 2 1 3
1. COURSE TITLE: BIOCHEMISTRY. CODE: BIC 201; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Biophysics: Origin of Biochemistry, Objectives of Biochemistry, and scope of Biochemistry, Solution
and method of expressing concentration. Law of mass action, water, acids, bases, and electrolytes, pH
and buffers. spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, Isoelectric focusssing chromatography.
 Carbohydrates: Definition, biological significance, classification, occurrence, Derivatives, General
properties, Structure of Carbohydrates, Reaction of monosaccharides, Cell wall polysaccharides.
 Proteins: Definition, Classification, Physiochemical properties, Classification of amino acids, naturally
occurring peptides, Determination of amino terminal and carboxy terminal amino acids, Denaturation of
proteins, Concept of proteins structures, and Reaction of amino acids.
 Lipids: Definition, biological function and importance, Chemistry of fatty acids, fats, phospholipids,
sphingolipids, glycolipids, lipoproteins, and sterols, lipids as membrane constituents, and
characterization of fats.
 Nucleic Acids: Definition, Occurrence, Biological function, Classification, Properties, structural
features, central dogma, Nucleosides and nucleotides.
 Free energy, Entrophy, and enthalphy, Exerogonic and enderogonic reactions. ADP-ATP cycle.
 Enzymes: Definition, Classification, Elements of kinetics, Mode of action, Specificity of enzymes,
Factor affecting enzyme actions, Co-enzymes, Regulation of enzyme activities, Inhibition and
prosthetic groups, Clinical importance of enzymes.
 An overview of metabolism
 Stages in the breakdown of biomolecules.
 Carbohydrate metabolism: Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Entry of different substances in glycolytic
pathway, Gluconeogenesis, Alcoholic fermentation, Cori cycle, Metabolic regulation of glycolysis and
Krebs cycle, Shuttle systems, Electron transport chain, Oxidative and substrate level of
phosphorylations, Pentose phosphate pathway, Lactose biosynthesis.
 Protein metabolism: Blood amino acid pool, Nitrogen balance, Catabolism of amino acids,
Transamination, Deamination, Decarboxylation, Deamidation, Inborn error of amino acids metabolism,
Detoxification of ammonia in liver and brain.
 Lipid metabolism: Biological oxidation of fatty acids, Knoop’s experiment, Propionate catabolism in
animals, Kitone body formation, Utilization and physiological effects of ketosis, Biosynthesis of fatty
acids.
 Nucleic acid metabolism: Replication, Transcription, Translation and recombinant DNA.
PRACTICAL:
 Methods of expressing the concentration of a solution (Mass percentage, Volume Percentage,
Normality, Molarity, Molality, Mole fraction, Parts Per Million, pH and Buffer, Mechanism of buffer,
Electrolytes balance
 Determination of pH of various buffer solutions
 Qualitative tests of Carbohydrate, Protein and Lipid
 Estimation of glucose by Fehling’s method
 Quantitative determination of protein (Biuret method)
 Determination of isoelectric point of Casein
 Determinations of saponification value of oil
 Estimation of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 Estimation of sugar, urea, cholesterol, bilirubin, plasma protein, Calcium and Phosphorous etc
 Hydrolysis of starch by salivary amylase
 Kidney and liver function test.
DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY
Sl. Course Title CODE CREDIT
1. General Pathology-I GPT-201 2 1 03
2. General Parasitology and Platyhelminthes GPP-201 2 1 03
3. General Pathology-II & Non- Infectious Pathology GNP-202 2 1 03
4. Parasitology; Nemathelminthes and Malacology PNM-202 2 1 03
5. Systemic Pathology and Oncology SPT-301 2 1 03
6. Entomology and Acarology ENA-301 1 1 02
7. Pathology of Infectious Disease PID-302 2 0 02
8. Protozoology PRT-302 2 1 03
9. Avian Pathology APT-401 1 1 02
10. Clinical Pathology and Necropsy CPN-402 0 1 01
Total 16 9 25
1. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PATHOLOGY-I. CODE: GPT-201; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction: Definition, branches and scope of Pathology Cell injury & cell death: Causes of cell
injury and death ,biochemical and ultra structural changes in accidental cell death and apoptosis,
characteristics of necrotic cells and tissues; differentiation of necrosis and postmortem autolysis; types
of necrosis ;disposition of necrotic tissues; gangrene: infarct.
 Intracellular and extracellular depositions; degenerations: Fatty change, extracellular accumulation
of lipids; glycogen deposition and glycogen storage diseases; lysosomal storage diseases; extracelluler
deposition of protems amyloid albumin and fibrin.
 Mineral deposits and pigments: Pathologic calcifications and ossification; gout; exogenous Pigments;
endogenous pigments melanosis. hemosiderosis ,jaundice, photosensitisational Dermatitis.
 Disturbances of growth: Aplasia, hypoplasia, atrophy, hypertophy, hyperplasia, metaplasia Anaplasia,
dysplasia, and neoplasia.
 Disturbances of circulation: Thrombosis and embolism; failure to clot and hemorrhage; hyperaemia
and congestion; edema; shock.
PRACTICAL:
 Methods of collection, Preservation, fixation, processing and staining of pathological Specimens.

 Study of basic alterations of cells and tissues using laboratory Specimens. Histo-pathological slides,
illustrations and transparencies.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
 Veterinary Pathology by Jones, T. C, Hunt. R. D. and king. NW 6th edition. Williams and Wilkins,
Philadelphia, USA1997.
 Cells, Tissues Disease: Principles of General Pathology by Majno. G and Joris.I Blackwell Scientific
Publications. London. 1996.
 Veterinary Immunology by Tizard. I.R 5th edition W B Saunders Co. London 1996.
 Basic Pathoogy by Kumar, V Cotron R S and Robins. S L 5th edition W B Saunders Co London 1992,
 Manual of Histologic Staining Methods of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, By Luna L.G (Ed). 3 rd
edition Mc Graw Hill Book Company, New York.1968.
 Color Atlas of Histopathology by Curran, R.C 2nd edition (reprinted). Harvey Miller Publiishers. London,
Englind.1981.
2. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PATHOLOGY-II AND NON INFECTIOUS PATHOLOGY.

CODE: GNP-202; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Inflammation: Definition and cardinal signs; vascular and cellular events in inflammation; Chemical
mediators of inflammation; cells of inflammation; types of inflammation; healing
 Immunopatholgy: Immune response and immune effecter mechanisms; hypersensitivity;
Autoimmunity; immunodeficiency.
 Nutritional and metabolic diseases: Deficiencies of fat soluble and water soluble vitamins
Deficiencies of calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper, zinc, iodine, deficiency of protein; ketosis, Milk-
fever, grass tetany, rickets, osteomalacia, fibrous osteodystrophy.
 Pathology of extraneous poisons: Classification of extraneous poisons on the basis of pathologic
features Pathology of snake venoms, arsenic, urea, oleander, copper, carbon tetrachloride, gossypol,
vetch, sulfonamide & selenium, dicoumarin, bracken fern, nitrate, nitrite, Cyanide, Carbamets, Dutura,
kale, rape, mycotoxins, organophosphates, strychnine, lathyrus, coffee, senna, coyotillo.
PRACTICAL:
 Demonstration of the pathological museum specimens and study of gross specimens and micro
photographs.
 Study of histopathological slides by ordinary projection microscope and slides.
 Demonstration of film strips and transparencies.
Books recommended:
 Veterinary Pathology by Jones, T. C, Hunt. R. D. and king. NW 6th edition. Williams and Wilkins,
Philadelphia, USA1997.
 Cells, Tissues Disease: Principles of General Pathology by Majno. G and Joris. I Blackwell Scientific
Publications. London. 1996.
 Veterinary Immunology by Tizard. I.R 5th edition W B Saunders Co. London 1996.
 Basic Pathoogy by Kumar, V Cotron R S and Robins. S L 5th edition W B Saunders Co London 1992,
3. COURSE TITLE: SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY, CODE: SPT-301, CREDIT:

2+1
THEORY:
 Digestive system: Pathological conditions of buccal cavity salivary glands. oesphagus, Tympanites,
ruminal acidosis, traumatic reticulitis, peritonitis. Gastritis gastric ulcers. Enteritis intestinal obstruction
impaction of caceum colitis proctitis peritouitis hepalitis Cirrhosis, cholccystitis, cholelithiasis,
pancrcatitis and neoplasms.
 Respiratory system: Pathological condition of the upper respiratory tract. Pneumonia pneumonites.
Special types of pneumoma , bronchial asthma, pleuritis atelectasis, emphysema and neoplasmas.
 Cardiovascular system: Developmental anomalies cardiac failure myocarditis, cardiomyopathy ,
pericarditis, endocarditis , arterioscerosis , arteritis Phlebitis and neoplasms.
 Hemic and lymphatic system: Pathological conditions of bone marrow, lymph nodes spleen and
thymus, anemia and neoplasms.
 Musculoskeletal system: Introduction, muscular dystrophy, muscular hypoplasia and Hyperplasia,
muscle glycogenosis, ossification of muscle, steatosis, atrophy, hypertrophy, degeneration and necrosis,
nutritional myopathy (white muscle disease), steatites, myositides, equine rhabdomyolysis, fracture of
bone, arthritis and neoplasms.
 Skin and appendices: Introduction, disorders of epidermis, dermis and subcutis, dermatitis,
autoimmune skin diseases and neoplasms.
 Urinary system: Congenital anomalies, glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, pyelonephritis,
nephiosclerosis, cystitis, urolithiasis, and neoplasms.
 Genital system: Congenital anomaties of female and male reproductive organ, cystic Ovary, oophoritis,
salpingitis, metritis, abortifacient infections, vulvitis, mastitis; orchitis, Schirrous cord, guttie, prostatitis
and neoplasms.
 Endocrine system: Pathological conditions of different endocrine glands. Cushing syndrome goiter,
hypoparathyroidism, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus and neoplasms.
 Nervous system: Pathological conditions of brain, Spinal cord and peripheral nerves, encephalitis,
myelitis, epilepsy, spongiform encephalopathy and neoplasms.
 Organs of special senses: Pathologlical conditions of eye and ear conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis,
cataract, gluocoma, otitis, otorrhea and neoplasms.
PRACTICAL:
 Gross and histopathological studies of diseases, disease conditions and neoplasmsof different systems
using laboratory specimenis, histopathological slides, illustrations and transparencies
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
 Veterinary pathology By Jones. T.C Hunt R.D and King N W 6th edition. Williams and Willins ,
Philadelphia, USA, 1997
 Pathology of Domestic Animals,Vol,1,2and 3 By Jubb, K. V. F, Kennedy, P. C and Palmer, N4th
Edition, Academic Press, Inc, New York,USA,1993.
 Reproductive Pathology of Domestic Mammals; By McEntee, K Academic Press, Inc, New York,
USA, 1990.
 Veterinary Medicine, A Textbook of Diseases of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats and Horses, By Radostits,
O. M, Gay, C. C Blood, D. C and Hinchcliff, K.W 9th Edition, W.B Saunders Co Ltd London, U.K,
2000.
 Tumors in Domestic Animals By Moultion, J.E 3rd Edition, University of Califorina Press, Berkeley,
Califorina, USA, 1990.
 Colour Atlas of Histopathology By Curran, R.C 2nd Edition (reprinted) Harvey Miller Publishers,
London. England, 1981.
4. COURSE TITLE: PATHOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. CODE: PID-302; CREDIT:

2+0
THEORY:
Pathogenesis and Pathology of the following diseases:
 Bacterial diseases: Anthrax,Black quarter, pasteurellosis, clostridial infections, strangles, Glanders,
colibacillosis, brucellosis, campylobacteriosis, tuberculosis, paratuberculosis, Actinomycosis,
actinobacillosis, shigellosis, listeriosis, leptospirosis, dermatophillosis, Leprosy etc.
 Viral diseases: Rinderpest, hog cholera, peste des petits ruminants, foot and mouth disease, bovine
virus diarrhea-mucosal disease complex,ephemeral fever infectious bovine,
rhinotracheitis,rabies,pseudorabies, infectious canine hepatitis, canine distemper,pox, papillomatosis,
prion diseases.
 Parasitic diseases: Fascioliasis, stomach worm infection, hookworm infection, stephanofilariasis,
ascariasis and other nematodiasis, coccidiosis,toxoplasmosis, Babesiosis, trypanosomiasis,
trichomoniasis, hydatidosis and other tapeworm infections, Mites infections.
 Fungal diseases: Rhinosporidiosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, ringworm, aspergillosis,
Candidiasis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis.
 Diseases caused by Mycoplasma: Bovine pleuropneumonia, contagious caprine Pleuropneumonia,
infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, enzootic preumunia of calves, Bovine mycoplasmal arthritis,
swine mycoplasmal arthritis and polyserosatis.
 Diseases causes by Rickettsia: Q fever, salmon disease of dogs and foxes, `Heartwater” of cattle, sheep
and goats, anaplasmosis, haemobartonellosis, eperythrozoonosis.
 Diseases caused by Chlamydia: Psittacosis, sporadic bovine encephalomyelitis, enzootic Abortion of
ewes, chlamydial abortion in cattle, chlamydial pneumonia of cattle and Sheep.
Books recommended:
 Veterinary Pathology By Jones, T. C, Hunt, R. D and King N.W 6th Edition Williams and Wilkins,
Philadelphia, USA, 1997.
 Pathology of Domestic Animals,Vol,1,2 and 3 By Jubb, K.V.F, Kennedy, P.C and Palme N 4th Edition,
Academic Press, Inc, New York,USA,1993
 Veterinary Medicine, A Textbook of Diseases of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats and Horses, By Radostits,
O. M, Gay, C. C Blood, D. C and Hinchcliff, K. W 9th Edition, W.B Saunders Co Ltd London, U.K,
2000
5. COURSE TITLE: AVIAN PATHOLOGY. CODE: APT-401; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Introduction: Present situation of poultry diseases in Bangladesh.
Pathogenesis and Pathology of the following diseases-
 Bacterial diseases: Salmonellosis, colibacillosis, pasteurellosis, infectious coryza, Tuberculosis,
Streptococcosis, staphylococcosis.
 Viral diseases: Infectious bursal disease. Newcastle disease, Marek`s disease, avian Leucosis, fowl pox,
infectious laryngotracheitis, avain influenza, chicken infectious bronchitis. Anemia, egg drop syndrome,
duck plague, duck viral hepatitis, viral arthritis.
 Parasitic diseases: Ascaridiasis and other nematodiasis, tapeworm infections, coccidiosis and
Infestation by ectoparasites.
 Fungal diseases: Aspergillosis, thrush, candidiasis.
 Mycoplasmal and chlamydial diseases: Avain mycoplasmosis, avain chlamydiosis,
 Non-infectious diseases: Deficiencies of fat soluble and water soluble vitamins, deficiencies of calcium
phosphorous, copper, zinc, deficiencies of amino acids and protein, calories, water, common vices,
mycotoxicoses and other poisonings.
 Diseases of complex or unknown etiology: Gout, multicausal respiratory disease. Hydropericardium-
hepatitis syndrome, ascites and right ventricular hypertrophy, enteric disease complex, spiking mortality
syndrome.
PRACTICAL
 Investigation of poultry diseases: on–farm investigation, laboratory investigation, post mortem
examination & their Interpretations.
 Study of various poultry diseases using laboratory specimens, histopathological slides, Illustrations and
transparencies
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
 Diseases of poultry, By Calnek, B. W, Barnes. H. J Beard. C. W, Mc Dougald, L. R and Saif, Y. M
(Edition).10th edition, Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, USA 1997.
 Poultry Diseases, By Jordan, F.T.W and Pattision. M (Editions) 4th edition W.P Saunders Co Ltd,
London, UK,1996
 Avian Disease Manual by Charlton, B. R. (Edition) 5th edition. American Association of Avian
Pathologists Pennsylvania, USA 2000.
 Poultry Diseases, Diagnosis and Treatment, By Chauhan, H.B.S and Roy S New Age International (p)
Ltd. Publishers, New Delhi,India.1996.
 Avian Histopathology Riddell, C .The American Association of Avian Pathologists University of
Pennsylvania, USA.1987.
6. COURSE TITLE: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND NECROPSY. CODE: CPN-402; CREDIT:

0+1
PRACTICAL:
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
 Introduction: Definition and scope of clinical pathology and necropsy, setting up a Clinical pathology
laboratory, cleaning and maintenance of glassware and instruments in clinical pathology laboratory,
preparation of various buffers, stains and reagents.
 Clinical hematology: Methods of collection of blood, serum and plasma. Routine Hematological tests-
total erythrocyte count, total leucocyte, differential leucocyte, Hemoglobin estimation, erythrocyte
sedimentation rate, packed cell volume for coagulation disorders; interpretation of hematological
findings in animals and birds.
 Clinical biochemistry: Tests for heart, muscles, liver, kidney, pancreas and bone function with their
interpretations.
Clinical tests for urine and their interpretation:
 Clinical diagnosis of parasitic diseases: Qualitative and quantitative examination of fecal samples.
Examination of skin scrapings:
 Clinical laboratory diagnosis of bacterial and fungal infections: Methods of sample Collection,
culture, common staining and antibiotic sensitivity tests.
 Techniques of Immunodiagnosis: ELISA, agar gel precipitation test heamagglutination and
heamagglutination inhibition tests.
 Collection and examination of biopsy materials and clinical cytology: Methods of clinical report
writing.
 Necropsy: Techniques of postmortem examination of animals and poultry, interpretations of post
mortem findings. Selection, collection, preservation and shipment of pathological specimens to the
diagnostic laboratories for diagnosis of specific disease or disease conditions.
 Methods of disposal of carcasses: Methods of recording of necropsy finding and writing report.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
 Outline of Veterinary Clinical Pathology By Benjamin, M.M 3rd Edition. The Iowa State University
Press, Iowa, USA.1978.
 Veterinary Clinical Pathology, By Coles, E.H 3rd Edition. W.B Saunders Company.1980.
 Manual of Veterinary Investigation, Laboratory Techniques, Vol.1 and 2 MAFF/ADAS Reference Book
389and 390, HMSO, London. 1984.
 Manual of Veterinary Clinical Pathology By Coffin, D. L 3rd Edition. Comstock Publishing Association,
A Division of Cornell University Press, USA. 1953.
7. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PARASITOLOGY AND PLATYHELMINTHES. CODE: GPP-

201; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY
General Parasitology:
 A brief introduction to Parasitology, types of animal association and parasitism and types of Parasites
and hosts.
 History of Parasitology, origin and evolution of parasites.
 Host-parasite relationship and adaptation of parasites.
 Host specificity, organ specificity and host range.
 Zoological nomenclature and classification of parasitic helminth.
 General morphology of helminthes, Geographical distribution and transmission of parasites.
 Definition and general pattern of life cycle of helminths. Developmental stages of helminths.
 Principles of parasitic immunity and expression of immunity against parasites.
 General diagnosis of parasitic infection, General principles of parasite control.
 General principles of parasitic treatment (chemotherapy)
 Uses and abuses of antiparasitic drugs in veterinary practices.
 Extent of damage by parasites to the host (pathogenicity)
 Post mortem examination of animal and birds for parasites.
Platyhelminthes
 A brief study on the morphology, geographical distribution, life cycle, economic importance and control
principles of the following helminthes of livestock and poultry.
Trematoda
 Fasciolidae, Paramphistomatidae, Schistosomatidae, Dicrocoeliidae, Echinostomatidae,
Prosthogonimidae,Troglotrematidae, Notocotylidae and Opisthorchiidae.
Cestoda
 Taeniidae, Dilepididae, Davaineidae, Anoplocephalidae, Hymenolepidae, Diphyllobothriidae.
PRACTICAL:
 Preparation of reagents and their uses.
 Collection of sample from clinical cases.
 Fecal sample examination: Qualitative Methods.
 Fecal sample examination: Quantitative Methods.
 Identification of cercariae, Identification of metacestodes, Collection of helminthes from visceral organs
of ruminants and their preservation.
 Collection of helminthes from visceral organs of poultry and their preservation.
 Rodent perfusion for the collection of blood fluke.
 Preparation of temporary and permanent slides.
 Examination of snails for the recovery of cercariae.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
 General Parasitology, Cheng T.C.1986, Second Edition (first published in India,1999 by Replica Press
Pvt .Ltd, Delhi 110-040,India) Academic Press Inc.USA.
 Helminths Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals. Soulsby, E.J.L.1982. Bailliere and
Tindall, London, UK.
 Veterinary Parasitology, Urquhart G.M, Armour J, Duncan J.L. Dunn A.M and Jennings F.W,1987
Longman Group UK Ltd. London, UK
 Parasitology in Focus-Facts and Trends; Mehlhorn H (1998).Springer-Verlag, Berlin. Germany.
 Introduction to Helminth Parasites of Animals and Birds in Bangladesh. Rahman M.H Ahmed S. and
Mondal M.M.H, (1996). Sheba Printing Press, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
8. COURSE TITLE: PARASITOLOGY; NEMATHELMINTHES AND MALACOLOGY. CODE:

PNM 202; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 A brief study on the morphology, geographical distribution, life cycle, economic importance and control
principles of the following helminthes of livestock and poultry.
Nematoda:-
 Ascarididae, Heterakidae, Oxyuridae, Strongylidae, Stephanuridae, Syngamidae, Ancylostomatidae,
Trichostrongylidae, Dictyocaulidae, Metastrongylidae, Protostrongylidea, Filaroididae, Strongylididae,
Filariidae, Dracunculidae, Spiruridae, Acquaridae, Tretrameridae, Thelaziidae, Gnathostomatidae,
Trichuridae, Trichnellidae, Dioctophymatidae.
A brief introduction to Malacology:
 Classification, Morphology, Biology and Ecology of common fresh water snails belonging to the family
Lymniidae, Planorbidae, Physiidae, Ampulliridae, Thyriidae, Viviparidae, Bithyniidae etc.
 Role of mollusks in the transmission of common helminth parasites of livestock and poultry.
 Principles of snail control.
PRACTICAL:
 Demonstration of parasitological museum specimens.
 Study of parasitic egg and larvae by feces, urine, nasal discharge and blood examination through
different techniques.
 Detection of nematode larvae from field sample (grass, herbage, etc) by using Baermenn`s Apparatus.
 Microscopic measurement of helminths and their eggs
 Collection, preservation and identification of parasites.
 Collection and shipment of snails
 Morphological study of snails and their identification
 Immunodiagnosis of parasitic infection.
Books Recommended:
 General Parasitology, Cheng T.C.1986, Second Edition (first published in India,1999 by Replica Press
Pvt .Ltd, Delhi 110-040,India) Academic Press Inc. USA.
 Helminths Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals. Soulsby, E.J.L.1982. Bailliere and
 Veterinary Parasitology, Urquhart G.M, Armour J, Duncan J.L. Dunn A.M and Jennings F.W,1987
Longman Group UK Ltd. London, UK
 Veterinary Helminthology, Dunn A.M, 1978, William Heinemann Medical Books Ltd.London,UK.
 Malacology, Malek E. A (1974),Burgess publishing Co, Minneapolis.
 Parasitology in Focus-Facts and Trends; Mehlborn H (1998).Springer-Verlag, Berlin. Germany.
 Introduction to Helminth Parasites of Animals and Birds in Bangladesh Rahman M.H Ahmed S. and
Mondal M.M.H,(1996).Sheba Printing Press, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
9. COURSE TITLE: ENTOMOLOGY & ACAROLOGY. CODE: ENT-301; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Introduction to Veterinary and Medical Entomology and Acarology.
 Classification and structure of common insects and arachnids, Vectors and vector status.
 Morphology, biology, disease relationship, life history, economic importance and control of insects and
arachnids of the following groups:
Insects:
 Order Diptera: Culicidae, Ceratopogonidae, Psychodidae, Simuliidae, Tabanidae, Glossinidae,
Muscidae, Fanniidae, Calliphoridae, Sarchophagidae, Oestridae, Hippoboscidae.
Other orders
 Siphonaptera, Hemiptera, Phthiraptera, Dictyoptera, Coleoptera, Lepidotera, Hymenoptera etc.
Arachnids:
Order Acarina
 Mites: Astigmata, Oribatida /Cryptostigmata, Prostigmata, Mesostigmata etc.
 Ticks: Ixodida-Argasidae and Ixodida.
 Pentastomida.
 Control principles of arthropod pests and vectors.
 Pesticides and pesticide formulations and pesticide resistance.
Practical:
 Collection and preservation of arthropod samples, dispatch of entomological specimens for
identification and diagnosis of the disease caused by them.
 Preparation of permanent slides, storage and handling of arthropods samples.
 Diagnostic techniques and identification of important insects (Fly, Mosquitoes, Lice, Flea etc.),
arachnids (Ticks, Mites), and Pentastomida (Tongue worm).
Books Recommended:
 Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Kettle.D.S.1995.CAB international, UK.
 Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of domesticated Animals. Soulsby E.J.L.1982. Bailliere and
 Veterinary Parasitology, Urquhar G.M, Armour J. Duncan J.L, Dunn A.M and Jennings F.W. 1987.
Longmsan Group UK Ltd, London.
 Arthropods in Livestock and poultry Production, Lancaster J.L and Meisch M.V, 1986 Ellis Horwood
Ltd.
 Livestock Entomology, Williums R.E, Hall R.D, Broce A.D, Scholl P.J.1985 John Wiley & Sons.
 Medical Insects and Arachnids, Lane .R.P and Crosskey R.W. Chapman & Hall, London.
10. COURSE TITLE: PROTOZOOLOGY. CODE: PRT- 302; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction to Protozoa and Protozoology.
 Taxonomy, morphology, Life cycle, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations immunology,
economic importance, diagnosis and control measures of protozoa with emphasis on the species of
veterinary and public health importance belonging to the following genera:
Trypanosoma, Leishmania, Trichomomas, Tritrichomomas, Tetratririchomomas, Pentatrichomomas,
Trichomitus, Histomonas, Hexamita, Giardia, Entamoebia, Eimeria, Isospora, Toxoplasma, Sarcocystis,
Besnotia, Cryptosporidia, Wenyonella, Hammondia, Hepatozoon, Plasmodium, Haemoproteus,
Leucocytozoon, Babesia, Theileria, Balantidium, Anaplasma, Eperythrozoon, Haemobartonella,
Aegypstianolla etc.
 Important Rickettsiales of Animals and poultry in Bangladesh.
PRACTICAL:
 Laboratory methods and techniques used in the identification of protozoan parasites.
 Collection, preservation and dispatch of protozoan specimens for identification and diagnosis of the
disease caused by them.
 Study of the morphological characters of the protozoa of livestock and Poultry in Bangladesh.
 Demonstration of the lesions produced by protozoa of livestock and poultry in Bangladesh.
 Immunodiagnostic techniques in Protozoology.
Books Recommended:
 General Parasitology, Cheng T.C.1986 Second .Edition (first published in India, 1999. By Replica
Press Pvt. Ltd. Delhi 110-040, India) Academic Inc.USA.
 Helminths, Arthropods and protozoa of Domesticated Animals. Soulsby E.J.L, 1982. 7 th Edition,
Bailliere and Tindall, London, UK
 Veterinary Protozoology, Levine N.D.1985. First Edition, Iowa State University Press, Ames, USA.
 Veterinary Parasitology, Urquhart G.M., Armour j., Duncan J.L., Dunn A.M. and Jennings
F.W.1988.First ELBS Edition. Longman Scientific &Technical, UK.
 Manual of Veterinary Parasitology Techniques, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,
UK.1979.Technical Bulletin No.18.Laboratory Techniques. Her Majesty`s Stationary office, London,
UK.
DEPT. OF MICROBIOLOGY AND HYGIENE
Sl. CREDIT
Course Title CODE
1. Animal Hygiene and Biosecurity AHY 101 1 1 2
2. General Microbiology GMC 201 2 1 3
3. Systematic Bacteriology SYB 202 2 1 3
4. Virology VIR 301 2 1 3
5. Immunology and Serology IMS 302 1 1 2
Veterinary Public Health (Zoonosis & Food
6. VPH 401 2 1 3
Hygiene)
7. Dairy Microbiology DMC 301 1 1 2
Total 11 7 18
1. COURSE TITLE: ANIMAL HYGIENE AND BIO-SECURITY. CODE-AHY-101; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Introduction, importance of animal hygiene and its scope in health and production.
 Influence of environment on health.
 Air and ventilation: Hygienic importance, types of ventilation, Air pollution.
 Health hazards due to radiation and use of pesticides.
 Water: Source of water, hygienic requirement of water, water contamination, water purification, water
examination.
 Sanitation: Drainage and sewerage system, disposal of wastes, disposal of carcass.
 General principles and hygienic requirement in connection with breeding, feeding and transit of
animals.
 Hygienic measures for the prevention and control of infectious diseases, isolation, quarantine,
disinfection, disinfestations, and immunization.
 Biosecurity: definition, importance, sources of infection, implementation of Biosecurity measures for
prevention of infectious diseases.
PRACTICAL:
 Determination of health by external appearance (signs).
 Methods of recording temperature, pulse and respiration.
 Methods for the administration of drugs, bandages.
 Sanitary inspection of different farms and surrounding, disinfection of byre, stable and poultry farms.
2. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY. CODE: GMC – 201; CREDIT: 2 + 1
THEORY:
 Introduction and development of Microbiology.
 Morphology, physiology, cultivation, nutrition and growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.
 Bacterial genetics, Plasmid, Mutation, Transformation, Conjugation, Transduction, F-factor R-factor
and Colicinogenic factor.
 Mechanism of infection: microbial virulence, transformation of infectious agents, relationship of micro-
organisms to a disease, general defense mechanism of the body.
 Toxin and antitoxin: Exotoxin and endotoxin, toxins produced by bacteria, fungi and their effect on host
tissues.
 Disinfectants and their characteristics.
 Mycology: Important identifying characteristics and classification of following fungi. Microsporum,
Trichophyton, Candida, Cryptococcus. Aspergillus, Histoplasma, Blastomyces. Sporotrichum,
Coccidioides, Rhinosporidium.
 Biology of Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Rickettsia.
 Classification and diseases caused by Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Rickettsia.
PRACTICAL:
 Methods of sterilization and preparation of culture media.
 Operation of Microscopes.
 Microscopic study of living micro-organisms.
 Staining techniques.
 Evaluation of disinfectants.
 Cultivation, Isolation and identification of bacteria,
 Demonstration of bacteria in specimens.
 Staining and cultural techniques of fungi, mycoplasma, clamydia and rickettsia.
3. COURSE TITLE: SYSTEMATIC BACTERIOLOGY. CODE -SYB -202; CREDIT-2+1
THEORY:
 Classification of bacteria.
 Morphological, cultural, biochemical and pathogenic characteristics of the organisms belonging to the
following genetic groups: - Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Diplococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium,
Corynebacterium, Mycobacterium, Listeria, Erysipelothrix, Actinomyces, Escherichia, Salmonella,
Campylobacter, Klebsiella, Alcaligenes, Pseudomonas, Enterobacteria, Brucella, Pasteurella, Yersinia,
Bordetella, Actinobacillus, Hemophilus, Moraxella, Aeromonas, Spherophorus, Bacteroids, Treponema,
Borrelia, Spirillum, Leptospira, Nocardia and other important bacteria.
PRACTICAL:
 Growth characteristics of organisms on various media; morphological, cultural, biochemical and
fermentation characteristics of various organisms.
 Bacteriological examinations of pathological samples.
 Antimicrobials susceptibility testing to common pathogens isolated from pathological samples.
4. COURSE TITLE: VIROLOGY. CODE-VIR 301; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Development of Virology: - Physical, chemical and biological properties of viruses.
 Classification of viruses.
 Purification and inactivation of viruses.
 Isolation and purification of viral nucleic acids.
 Replication of viruses and their effects on host tissues.
 Bacteriophages.
 Transmission and reservoir of virus, viral immunity; Interference phenomenon and interferon.
 Viral vaccines and chemotherapy, persistent infection and slow viruses.
 Studies on the properties, cultivation, pathogenicity transmission, immunity and diagnosis of viruses of
the following diseases of animals and birds:-
Foot and mouth disease, Vesicular stomatitis, Canine distemper, Mucosal disease complex, Rotavirus
infection, Rinderpest, Rabies, Infectious canine hepatitis, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, Pox diseases,
New Castle disease, Avian influenza, Infectious bronchitis, Infectious laryngotracheitis, Avian
encephalomyelitis, Marek’s disease. Avian leukosis complex, Duck plague, Duck viral hepatitis. Paste-
des-petits ruminants, Bovine ephemeral fever, Infectious bursal disease, Feline pan leucopenia and other
important viral infections of animals and birds.
 Prion and Prion induced diseases.
PRACTICAL:
 Collection, Preservation, Preparation and purification of virological specimens for laboratory
examination and identification of virus
 Cultivations of viruses in embryonated eggs, Tissue cultures and intact host system, Assay of infectivity
of viruses.
 Quantitative and qualitative titration of viruses.
 Fundamentals of Molecular techniques- Polymearase Chain Reaction, Reverse Transcription
Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA extraction, Gel electrophoresis.
5. COURSE TITLE: IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY. CODE- IMS-302; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Immunity, resistance and their types; Basic phenomenon of immune response.
 Antigen: Definition, Composition, Properties; Types and uses of vaccine and adjuvant.
 Antibodies: Definition, Composition, properties, Formation and uses. Type of immunoglobulin, their
properties and functions.
 Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies and their production techniques.
 Antigen–Antibody reactions: Agglutination, Precipitation, Complement fixation, Fluorescent tagged
antibody reactions, Neutralization and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.
 Immunogenic disorders and their consequences.
 Hypersensitivity and immune tolerance: Different types of hypersensivity, Factors responsible for
immune tolerance.
 Vaccines and Vaccination.
 Adjuvant and different kind of vaccines used in veterinary practice.
 Production, evaluation, storage and transportation of Vaccines.
 Vaccination schedule.
PRACTICAL:
 Collection and preservation of serum.
 Titration of antibodies in serum.
 Detection of Haemagglutinating viruses.
 Serological tests:
 Agglutination.
 Precipitation.
 Complement Fixation,
 Haemagglutination Inhibition.
 Direct and indirect FAT.
 ELISA.
 Rapid antigen detection tests.
6. COURSE TITLE: VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH (ZOONOSIS AND FOOD HYGIENE).

CODE- VPH-401; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Definition and objectives of Vet. Public health.
 The common basis for veterinary and public health practices. Public health team, Organization
administration and functions.
 Zoonoses; its conception, classification and Impact.
 Zoonotic diseases: (a) Bacterial zoonoses. (b) Viral zoonoses. (c) Parasitic zoonoses and others.
 Prevention, Control and eradication of zoonotic diseases.
 General methods of investigation of zoonotic diseases.
 Hygienic control of dairy equipments, Health control of dairy workers, hygienic handling of milk.
 Microorganisms important in foods of animal origin.
 History of micro organisms in foods, Role and significance of micro-organisms in foods, General
principles of food preservation and spoilage.
 Contamination, Preservation and spoilage of different foods of animal origin.
 Meat Hygiene, inspection, identification of meat and carcasses.
 Methods of ante-mortem and postmortem inspection of Meat.
 Judging carcasses and meats with various conditions.
PRACTICAL:
 Field diagnosis and laboratory investigation of zoonotic diseases.
 Applied techniques in sampling of foods of animal origin and other related materials for bacteriological
studies:
 Sampling of solid, liquid and surface samples.
 Preparation of dilutions, Determination of MPN index and general viable counts.
 Detection and enumeration of indicator bacteria.
 Detection and enumeration of pathogenic and toxigenic organisms.
 Determination of D-values and 2-values.
 Microbiological examination of specific foods:-
 Meat and meat products.
 Liquid milk, Dry milk and other milk products.
 Fish and fish products
 Canned foods.
 Frozen foods.
 Egg and egg products
 Techniques for the differentiation between perfect and imperfect bleeding.
 Techniques for the differentiation of carcasses and meats of various food animals.
 Field trips to slaughter house, Milk and fish plants.
 Techniques for the inspection and judgment of meat and meat animals.
7. COURSE TITLE: DAIRY MICROBIOLOGY. CODE: DMC-301; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Introduction to dairy Microbiology.
 Importance of dairy Microbiology.
 Classifications of micro-organism present in Milk and Milk products.
 Biological properties of micro-organisms.
 The micro-organisms of milk and dairy products.
 Microbiological methods for total bacteria, quantitative methods for total bacteria, Standard plate count,
direct microscopic count, methyl blue reduction test, resazurin reduction test. Study of specific types of
micro-organisms thermoduric bacteia; Thermophilic bacteria, Psychrophillic micro-organisms, coliform
bacteria, lipolytic bacteria, proteolytic bacteria and acid producing bacteria.
 Methods of controlling growth of micro-organisms.
 Destruction of micro-organisms by physical and chemical agents, destruction of micro-organisms by
heat, destruction by radiation, cleaning and sanitization, miscellaneous methods for removal of micro-
organisms.
 Microbiology of milk producing farm contamination from the cow; role of milking utensils in milk
sanitation, bacteria, from miscellaneous sources, cooling of milk.
 Microbiology of market milk.
 Microbiology of lactic-starter.
 Microbiology of milk & other dairy products.
PRACTICAL:
 Demonstration of lipolytic and proteolytic micro-organisms.
 Thermoduric- Thermophilic and psychrophilic bacterial count.
 Characterization of streptococci and lactobacili.
 Preparation of starter culture and its activity tests.
 Total bacterial count of butter, cheese.
 Powdered milk and starter culture.
 Detection of antibiotics and other inhibiting substances in milk and starter culture.
 Catalase test and phoshatase test.
 Preparation of sanitizing solution and tests for their effectiveness.
DEPARTMENT OF DAIRY AND POULTRY SCIENCE
Sl CREDIT
Course Title CODE
No Theory Practical Total
Dairy Cattle production DCP 102 1 1 2
Milk & Milk Chemistry MMC 201 1 1 2
Dairy Technology DTC 402 2 1 3
Introductory Poultry Science and Feed Processing IPF 102 1 1 2
Breeder Farms and Hatchery Management BHM 302 1 1 2
Broiler and Layer Production BLP 201 2 1 3
Duck and Specialized Fowl Production DSP 301 1 0 1
Total 9 6 15
1. COURSE TITLE: DAIRY CATTLE PRODUCTION. CODE: DCP 102 CREDIT-1+1
THEORY:
 History & Development of major Dairy breeds. Systems of dairy development in different countries.
 Role of cooperative in dairy development.
 Starting a dairy farm. Factors affecting the success of dairy farm operation.
 Quality & quantity of milk. Plan and prospectus of a dairy farm.
 Dairy cattle management: Care and Management of dam before & after calving, new born calves,
heifers, dry and lactating cows.
 Record keeping for successful dairy farm operation.
 Cow’s udder: structure and development, the physiology of secretion, milking procedures and uses of
milk machine.
 Dairy cattle feeding: methods of feeding. Supplementation strategies for milk production in smallholder
dairy farming.
 Blood metabolites for prediction of dairy cattle feeding status. Judging and condition scoring of dairy
cows.
 Problems of dairy farming in Bangladesh and their possible solution.
 Feeding and management of dairy cattle and buffaloes.
PRACTICAL:
 Routine works in dairy farm.
 Computation of balanced ration for dairy cows, heifers & calf.
 Judging of dairy cows, Buffaloes and dairy bulls. Culling of dairy cows.
 Dairy farm Plan, Layout & prospectus. Planning for year round feeds & fodder supply in a dairy farm.
 Different methods of milking-hand & machine milking, rules for good milking, Practice in the use of
practical and rapid tests of abnormal milk and mastitis.
 Practice in the use of dairy records. Visit to dairy identification & use of dairy utensils & equipments.
 Visit of Govt. and private Dairy farms in different places of Bangladesh.
2. COURSE TITLE: MILK AND MILK CHEMISTRY; CODE: MMC 201; CREDIT-1+1
THEORY:
 Definition, composition and structure of milk. Physical properties of milk.
 Food value, standards, grades and classes of milk.
 Sources of contamination of milk.
 Milk borne diseases and their control.
 Selection of market milk. Milk collection, transportation and methods of payment.
 The processing of milk-filtration, clarification, standardization, pasteurization, homogenization and
Cooling of milk.
 Cleaning and sanitization of dairy utensils-and equipment.
 Cleaning and sanitizing agents used in dairy industry.
 Definition, characteristics, manufacturing procedure, merits and demerits of sterilized, UHT, flavored,
vitaminzed, irradiated, mineralized, standardized, dehydrated, reconstituted, recombined, toned, frozen
concentrated and low fat milk.
 Nature and properties of enzymes present in milk.
 Flavor chemistry of milk & milk products.
 Mechanism of spoilage of milk and its control.
 Normal and specific fermentation patterns of milk and milk products.
 Techniques of milk preservation in industrial and small holder farmer’s level.
PRACTICAL:
Dairy Chemistry
 Sampling of milk & milk products.
 Detection of thickening agents in milk.
 Determination of fat, protein, total solids, lactose and ash in milk and milk products.
 Determination of adulteration in milk: Test for urea and nitrate, detection of sodium bicarbonate,
sucrose, formalin and gelatin in milk.
 Detection of starch in milk by potassium iodide test.
 Hansa Bromocresol Blue test.
 Determination of Reichert Meissl Number, Polenske Number, Peroxide Value, Saponification Number,
Iodine Number, Refractive Index of milk fat.
3. COURSE TITLE: DAIRY TECHNOLOGY; CODE: DTC 402. CREDIT -2+1.
THEORY:
 Cream: Classification, grading, objectives, principles and methods of cream separation. Cream
separator. Factors affecting the richness, efficiency of separation, standardization and uses of cream.
 Butter: Composition and nutritive value. Butter making-selection, grading, neutralization,
pasteurization, ripening and churning of cream. Addition of coloring, materials, washing, salting,
working, printing, packaging and storing of butter. Overrun in butter, defects of butter and remedies.
Ghee/Butter oil: Composition and food value, Methods of manufacturing, defects and their remedies.
Utilization of ghee residues.
 Ice-cream: composition, food value and classification. Ice-cream ingredients, calculation of mix,
pasteurization, homogenization and ageing if mix, freezing, packaging and hardening, overrun in ice-
cream.
 Cheese: Composition, nutritive value and classification of cheese. Principles of cheese making.
Coagulants and their properties, mechanism of coagulation of domestic and foreign cheeses.
 Dahi/Yoghurt: Composition, food value and manufacturing process of sweet, sour and fruit dahi.
Characteristics of good quality dahi, mechanism of milk coagulation. Defects of dahi and their
remedies. Condensed and evaporated milk: Composition, food value, manufacturing process of sweet,
sour and fruit dahi. Characteristics of good quality dahi, mechanism of milk coagulation. Defects of dahi
and their remedies.
 Condensed and evaporated milk: Composition, food value, manfacturing process of condensed and
evaporated milk. Dry milk composition, food value, classification, manufacturing process, properties
and uses of dry milk.
 Indigenous milk products: Importance and manufacturing process of chhana, rossogolla, malaikari,
monda, sondesh, rasamalai, chamcham etc.
 Other milk based product: Pudding, Custard, Kefir, Acidophilus milk etc.
PRACTICAL:
 Parts of cream separator. Separation of cream by modern centrifugal cream separator.
 Organoleptic evaluation, grading and standardization of cream.
 Determination of fat, acidity, total solids and ash content of cream.
 Manufacture of butter, butter oil/ghee.
 Manufacture of condensed milk.
 Manufacture of Cheese. Manufacture of dahi/ Yoghurt, Cultured milk and Cultured butter milk (matha),
Chhana, Rossogolla,. Sandesh, Monda, Rasaamalai, Chamcham and Malaikari,
 Ice-cream mix making.
 Manufacturing of sherbets, water ices and novelties, pudding, custard, milk-shake and lachhi.
 Judging of Dairy Products.
 Field trips in different dairy plants to have practical experience in processing of milk.
4. COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTORY POULTRY SCIENCE AND FEED PROCESSING,

CODE- IPF 102; CREDIT 1+1
THEORY:
 Origin, distribution and domestication of different poultry species.
 Importance of poultry and poultry products.
 Terminology in Poultry Science.
 Development of breeds, varieties and strains.
 External body parts of chicken.
 Different body systems in relation to meat and egg production.
 Housing principles for poultry.
 Structure and formation of egg.
 Different types of poultry farming.
PRACTICAL:
 Sources of nutrients for poultry.
 Identification of conventional and unconventional feed ingredients.
 Formulation of balanced ration for poultry.
 Different feeding and watering system.
 Storing of feed ingredients.
 Metabolic trail for poultry.
 Survey of feed market.
 Feed Budgeting for Poultry.
 Practices of grinding, processing, steaming, drying and mixing for poultry feeds.
 Survey of feed market.
 Field trip to commercial feed mills.
5. COURSE TITLE: BREEDER FARMS AND HATCHERY MANAGEMENT, CODE- BHM 302;
CREDIT- 1+1
THEORY:
 Distinction and sources of parent stock and commercial hybrids, table eggs and hatching eggs.
 Modern strains: Concept, types and chronological development.
 Parent stock production: Transportation, care on arrival, critical period, flock uniformity and
management practices.
 Housing and environment: Open sided house and environment-controlled house.
 Ventilation and light control.
 Equipment and their uses.
 Litter management
 Heat stress and its consequences on growth and production.
 Biosecurity and Vaccination.
 Incubators: Types, construction, selection.
 Fertility and hatchability: Influencing factors and calculations of hatchability traits
 Hatching egg: source, selection and care, storing of hatching egg
 Incubation: methods, selection, requirements of incubation, embryonic development, critical period,
piping.
 Sexing baby chicks and chick delivery methods.
 Handling newborn chicks: Transportation and marketing.
PRACTICAL:
 Handling and Identification of external body parts of egg- type birds.
 Preparation of poultry house: Cleaning, washing, disinfections and fumigation.
 Equipment and materials for production: Use of equipment and materials in brooder, grower and layer
houses.
 Practices of debeaking.
 Feeding practices of parent stock.
 Care and handlings of eggs: Collection, grading, packaging, storage and transportation.
 Selection of hatching egg.
 Sanitation of incubator and hatchery building, candling, sexing, counting, culling, packaging and
transportation of baby chick.
 Field trip to commercial hatcheries.
 Visit to parent stock farms.
6. COURSE TITLE: BROILER AND LAYER PRODUCTION, CODE. BLP 201; CREDIT-2+1
THEORY:
 Development of broiler and broiler industry.
 Problems and prospects of broiler production.
 Selection of broiler strains.
 Housing: Housing environment, equipment, and materials.
 Litter: Types, materials, quality and management.
 Commercial broiler management: Brooding, feeding, watering, lighting and other management
practices.
 Stress management: Stress from feed and feed management, heat stress and others.
 Biosecurity: Concept and measure.
 Steps in processing live broilers, dressing yields and cut up parts. Packing and preservation.
 Production cost: Chicks, feed, labor and other costs.
 Factors affecting profit and loss in broiler production.
 Marketing System: Marketing of live and dressed broilers.
 Development and concept of pure line, grand parent stock, parent stock and commercial hybrids.
Selection of layer strains.
 Commercial layer management: Brooding, feeding, watering, lighting and other management practices.
 Egg: Food value. Egg production and quality: Factors involved.
 Marketing eggs: Marketing channel, marketing problems and solutions.
PRACTICAL:
 Handling of broilers. External body parts of commercial broiler and acquaintance with different body
systems of broiler through dissection.
 Acquaintance with modern broilers, breeds, varieties and strains.
 Identification and uses of different equipment, utensils and machineries used in broiler faming.
 Preparation of brooder house.
 Floor vs. battery brooding and other management practices.
 Grading of live and dressed broilers and processing and cut-up parts of broilers.
 Routine works and sanitary measures.
 Visit to commercial processing plants and broiler and layer farms.
7. COURSE TITLE: DUCK AND SPECIALIZED FOWL PRODUCTION, CODE. DSP 301;
CREDIT-1+0
THEORY:
 Origin, domestication, geographical distribution of ducks and other fowls.
 Problems and prospects of rearing duck, quail, geese, pigeon, guinea fowl, turkey in Bangladesh.
 Duck Production: Classification, recent development and production systems.
 Types and characteristics of egg and meat type ducks.
 Brooding, rearing, housing and feeding of ducks.
 Integrated duck farming.
 Quail Production: Breeds and Varieties, housing, feeding and reproductive behavior.
 Geese Production: Classification and behavior. Selection, mating, brooding, rearing, feeding and
fattening.
 Pigeon Production: Breeds, selection, mating, housing, feeding and preparing pigeon for show and
races.
 Guinea fowl Production: Varieties, housing and feeding.
 Turkey Production: Varieties, selection and mating, brooding and rearing, housing and feeding.
 Identification of eggs and different body parts of duck, quail, geese, pigeon, guinea fowl, turkey.
 Identification of breeds and varieties of ducks and other species.
 Housing, feeding, watering and other management practices of different species of fowls.
 Formulation of balanced ration for different species of duck, quail, geese, pigeon etc.
 Analysis of cost benefit ratio of raising different species.
 Vaccination programs.
 Routine works and sanitary measures.
 Visits to duck farms and preparing of reports.
DEPT. OF GENETICS AND ANIMAL BREEDING
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Course title CODE
1 Animal Genetics AGN 202 2 1 3
2 Animal Breeding ABR 301 2 1 3
3 Poultry Breeding PBR 302 1 1 2
4 Animal Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering ABG 402 1 0 1
Total 6 3 9
1. COURSE TITLE: ANIMAL GENETICS, CODE. AGN 202; CREDIT-2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction: Concept of Genetics, History of Genetics, Branches of Genetics, Application of Genetics
in Livestock Improvement and Human Welfare.
 Mendelian genetics: Gregor Johan Mendel and His contribution in genetics, the Principle of
Segregation, the Principle of Independent Assortment and Modification of Mendelian Ratios
 Linkage, Crossing Over and Chromosome Mapping: Concept of Linkage, Test for Linkage, Kinds of
Linkage, Arrangement of Linked Genes (Coupling and Repulsion); Crossing Over and its Significance,
Kinds of Crossing Over, Cytological Proof of Crossing Over (Cistern); Interference and Coincidence,
Chromosome Mapping and Three Point Crossing Over.
 Sex Related Inheritance: Sex Determination: Sex-Linked, Sex-Influenced and Sex-Limited Traits in
Farm Animals; Variation in Chromosome Number and Structure, Significance of Chromosomal
Aberration in Livestock Industry; Chromosome and Karyotypes of Farm Animals.
 Mutation: Definition, Classification and Causes, Phenotypic and Genotypic Effect of Mutation,
Significance of Mutation and detection of mutation (CLB).
 Immunogenetics: Immune Response, Antibody Diversity, Genetic Resistance to Diseases, Multiple
Alleles, Blood Groups and Plasma Protein Polymorphism in Animals and Human.
 Extra Nuclear Inheritance: Cytoplasmic Inheritance, Plasmids and Mitochondrial DNA.
PRACTICAL:
 Methods and Materials for Genetic Studies.
 Study of Cytological Slides of Animal Tissues with Special Reference to Mitosis and Meiosis.
 Studies on the Polytene Chromosome of Drosophila.
 Solving Problems on Mendelian Genetics, Genetic Interaction, Multiple Alleles, Linkage, Crossing
Over, Sex- Linked Inheritance, Lethality.
 Drosophila Culture, Study of Their Morphology and Life Cycle.
 Study on Day Old Chick Sexing.
2. COURSE TITLE: ANIMAL BREEDING; CODE. ABR 301; CREDIT-2+1

THEORY:
 Introduction: Concept of Animal Breeding, its Development and Application. Development of Breed
Association.
 Gene action: Qualitative vs Quantitative traits, Major Gene vs Minor Gene, Mechanism of Inheritance
of Qualitative and Quantitative Traits.
 Genetic Constitution of Population: Gene and Genotype Frequency, Hardy-Weinberg Law,
Small Population and Idealized Population.
 Phenotypic Variation: Values and Means, Average Effect of Gene, Discrete and Continuous Variation,
Normal Distribution, Components of Phenotypic and Genotypic Variation, Genotype-Environment
Interactions.
 Population Parameters: Heritability and Repeatability, Genotypic and Phenotypic Correlation
among the Traits, Methods of Estimation and Their Use.
 Breeding Value: Definition, Measurement and Uses.
 Selection : Definition of Natural and Artificial Selection, Selection Objectives, Criteria, Mass
Selection, Pedigree Selection, Family Selection, Progeny Testing; Methods of Selection for More Than
one Traits, Selection Program for Livestock Improvement, Prediction and Estimation of Selection
Response with Implication to Livestock Improvement, Selection Limit.
 Breeding systems:
 Inbreeding: Definition: Inbreeding Co-efficient and Consequence of Inbreeding.
 Definition, Classification and Application of out Breeding; Heterosis.
 Breeding Strategy: Policy Formation, ONBS.
 Animal Recording: Reasons for Benefits And Beneficiaries, Guidelines for Animal Recording
System in The Tropics, Cooperative Livestock Breeding.
PRACTICAL:
 Biometrical Essentials.
 Computation of Gene and Genotype Frequencies.
 Estimation of Heretability, Repeatability, Genetic Correlation, Breeding Value,
 Transmitting Ability, Most Probable Producing Ability (MPPA).
 Computation of Inbreeding Co-Efficient, Relationship Co-Efficient and Heterosis,
 Analysis of Breeding Records of Different Livestock and Farms and Their Maintenance, Milk
Recording, Study of Pedigree and History Sheets.
 Management of Breeding Animals.
 Problems Related to Selection Experiment.
3. COURSE TITLE: POULTRY BREEDING; CODE: PBR 302; CREDIT-1+1
THEORY:
 Introductions: Importance and Scope of Poultry Breeding, Origin and Domestication, Evolution,
Diversity and Conservation of Poultry Genetic Resources.
 Poultry genetic resources: Species, Breed, Strains, Lines and Families.
 Economically important morphological traits in Poultry: Plumage color and pattern inheritance, Necked-
Neck, Dwarfism, Auto-sexing (Color and Feather), Comb type inheritance.
 Genetic Parameters: Heritability, Repeatability and Genetic Correlation.
 Selection Methods: Mass, Pedigree and Family Selection; Reciprocal Recurrent Selection.
 Selection for Egg Production: Number of Eggs Laid; Rate of Lay, Persistency of Production, Age and
Weight at Sexual Maturity, Feed Conversion Efficiency, Egg Size and Egg Quality.
 Breeding for Meat Production: Development of Lines and Strains for Meat (Broiler) Production.
 Breeding for Egg Production: Pure Breeding, Strain Crossing and Line Crossing, Breeding for General
and Specific Combining Abilities.
 Industrial Breeding: Nucleus Breeding Systems (NBS), Development of Corporation and Large Scale
Poultry Breeding Pregame.
PRACTICAL:
 Study of Male Reproductive System.
 Study of Female Reproductive System.
 Solving Problems on Poultry Breeding.
 Collection, Selection and Preservation of Breeding Eggs.
 Auto Sexing.
 Record Keeping and Evaluation of Poultry for Meat and Egg Production.
4. COURSE TITLE: ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING, CODE: ABG-

402; CREDIT-1+0
THEORY:
 Biochemical Basis of Genetic Material: Nucleic acids, classification, structure, Properties and
Function, Nucleotides have characteristics basis and pentoses, phosphodiesterbonds, Chargaff’s rules,
the Watson-Crick double helix model, the nature of genetic material, the components of DNA,
molecular structure of RNA, function of RNA, comparison between DNA and RNA, central
dogma, Griffith’s experiment, Genetic code, Gene regulation process, semi conservative model of DNA
replication, transcription, operon model of DNA replication, RNA, protein synthesis and enzymetic
action, complementary DNA, DNA sequencing, polymerage chain reaction (PCR), southern analysis
and related technologies, DNA fingerprint and microsatellites, gene mapping.
 Genetic engineering: Recombinant DNA technology and DNA cloning and its application,
transgenic animals, genetically modified organisms (GOMs).
 Reproductive manipulation: Introduction, sex control by the separation of X and Y bearing
spermatozoa, micromanipulation of gametes and embryos, embryo sexing.
 Methods and materials for molecular genetics: Special types of chromosome, recombinant
technology, chromosome morphology, karyotyping and ideogram, gene mapping and chromosome
mapping.
DEPT. OF ANIMAL NUTRITION AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
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Course Title CODE
1 Fundamental Animal Science FAS-101 1 1 2
2 Livestock Management LMA-102 2 1 3
3 Fodder Production FPR-101 2 1 3
4 Zoo and Laboratory Animal Management ZAM-102 1 1 2
5 Animal Nutrition ANT-201 2 1 3
6 Poultry Nutrition PNT-301 1 1 2
7 Meat, Hides, Skins and Wool Technology MHW 401 2 1 3
Total 11 7 18
1. COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. CODE: FAS – 101; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY
 Glossary of different animal and birds viz cattle, Horse, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, poultry, duck etc.
 Zoological classification of animal kingdom.

 Origin and domestication of farm animals.
 Types and breeds of cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goat, pigs, horses, poultry, ducks, pigeons etc.
 Introduction of animal ecology, psychology and behavior of farm animals.
 General concept on reproduction: Sexual cycle, Estrus, ovulation, signs of heat and gestation period of
farm animals.
 Basic knowledge on animal products and byproducts.
PRACTICAL:
 Approaching and handling of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and horse.
 Identification of different parts of animal body.
 Methods of marking of livestock for the purpose of identification and description.
 Identification of different breeds of animals and birds.
 Identification of animals and birds by tattooing, branding and ear notching.
 Securing and casting of animals, dehorning and disbudding.
 Determination of the age of the animals by dentition and horning.
 Identification of different types of shoes and shoeing of horses and bullocks.
 Washing, grooming, shearing, exercising, crighing, castration, clipping and trimming of hoof.
2. COURSE TITLE: LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT. CODE: LMA- 102; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY
 Farms and farming systems, contribution of livestock in integrated farming system.
 Acclimatation of livestock in environmental condition.

 Judging of livestock: (a) Cattle, (b) Sheep, (c) Goat, (d) Buffalo, (e) Horse.
 Livestock housing: (a) Objective of housing (b) Site Selection for livestock farm (c)
 Internal arrangement and space requirement for housing of farm animals and poultry.
 Livestock feeding: (a) Principle feed stuff and their classification (b) Composition of animals body and
plant body (c) Food value of common concentrates, fodder and crop residues.
 Production and management practices of sheep, goat and other livestock species.
 Factors affecting the quantity and quality of milk, meat, egg and their by products.
 Care and management of sick animals.
PRACTICAL:
 Judging of livestock: Score card of different animals and poultry.
 Demonstration of different types of houses for cattle, horse, sheep, goat and poultry.
 Identification of different types of feeds ingredients and preparation of feed mixture.
 Different types of feeding methods.
 Training of breeding, males, care and management of livestock first aid.
 Visit in dairy and poultry farms.
3. COURSE TITLE: FODDER PRODUCTION. CODE: FPR -101; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY
 Climatology, geo-climatic zones of Bangladesh, soil classification, composition.
 Classification morpholology, physiology and breeding of fodder crops, fodder nutrition and growth,
weeds, tillage, water management.
 Pasture and pasture management.
 Classification and production practices of different fodder crops: Maize, Sorghum, Cowpea,
Napier, Para, Alfalfa, Berseem, Local winter and summer grasses, Pangola, Guinea grass.
 Preservation and conservation of forages: hay, silage, haylage etc.
PRACTICAL:
 Identification of farm implements, fodders, seeds, manures, and fertilizer.
 Agronomical practices in fodder cultivation.
 Preparation of hay, silage, haylage etc.
 Preparation of organic manure for fodder cultivation.
4. COURSE TITLE: ZOO AND LABORATORY ANIMAL MANAGEMENT; CODE: ZAM-102;

CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY
 History of zoo and laboratory animals.
 Handling of zoo and laboratory animals.

 Transportation of animals by road, train and air.
 Management of animals: housing, feeding and breeding.
 Management of birds: housing, feeding and breeding.
 Management of laboratory animals: housing, feeding and breeding.
PRACTICAL:
 Origin & distribution, Description, Habit and handling.
 Formulation of feeds for different laboratory animals.

 Field Trips: Demonstration of feeding care and management systems of zoo, laboratory and
birds through a tour programs at zoological gardens/safari parks and laboratory animal houses.
5. COURSE TITLE: ANIMAL NUTRITION; CODE: ANT-201; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY
 Definition of nutrition and nutrients, the field of nutrition, history of gradual expansion of the field of
nutrition. The pioneer works in the field of nutrition.
 General composition of animal body and plants.
 Classification of nutrients.
 Function, deficiency symptoms source of Nutrients: Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates, Minerals and
Vitamins.
 Utilization of different nutrients.
 Evaluation of different nutrients
 Requirement of different nutrients for livestock.
 Evaluation of different livestock feed.
 Feeding experiments, determination of apparent and true digestibility, nutritional balance.
 Feeding standards.
 Ration formulation for livestock.
PRACTICAL:
 Identification of livestock feed and their uses. General principle and procedure of analysis of feeds for
dry matter, crude protein, ether extract and crude fiber.
 Determination of Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium.
 Composition of rations for cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and horse.
6. COURSE TITLE: POULTRY NUTRITION; CODE: PNT-302; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY
 History of poultry nutrition.
 Digestive system of poultry.

 Digestion and metabolism of nutrients in poultry.
 Methods for evaluating protein quality.
 Nutritive values of different feeds and protein concentrates used in poultry ration.
 Selection and storage of poultry feed ingredients.
 Feed additives: hormones, enzymes, antibiotics, antioxidants, unidentified growth factors, grids,
tranquilizers in poultry feeds.
 Nutrient requirements for broiler starters. Growers and finishers, layers and breeds.
 Nutrition of ducks.
 Functions and deficiency symptoms of vitamins, minerals and amino acid to poultry.
PRACTICAL:
 Identification of different poultry feed ingredient and their nutritional value.
 Formulation of rations for starter and growing chicks. Layers, broilers and breeder on the basis of
requirements of protein, energy, C/P ratio.
 Study on different nutritional deficiency diseases and their preventive treatment practices.
 Preparation of feeds for village poultry flocks by using unconventional, cheap and locally available
ingredients.
7. COURSE TITLE: MEAT, HIDES, SKINS AND WOOL TECHNOLOGY. CODE: MHW-401;
CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction to meat science and meat technology, importance and food value of meat and meat
products.
 Glossary on meat and meat technology, factors influencing the growth and development of meat
animals.
 Factors affecting the quantity and quality of meat, grading of meat; processing, preservation and
spoilage of meat.
 Abattoir; Slaughtering and by-product management.
 Meat borne diseases and their prevention.
 Terminology related to hides, skins and wools.
 Physical and histological properties of hides, skins, wool and mohair.
 Production, processing and preservation of hides, skins and wool.
 Grading and marketing of hides, skins and wool.
PRACTICAL:
 Establishment of abettor.
 Pre slaughter care of animals.
 Post slaughter care of carcass.
 Methods of slaughtering of animals.
 Demonstration of carcasses of meat animals.
 Demonstration of meat cuts of different species of animals.
 Identification of meat from different species of animals.
 Calculation of dressing percentage and cost benefit analysis.
 Flaying of skin and their defects.
 Practices of processing and preservation of hides, skins and wool.
 Planning and designing of abattoir.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
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No. Course title
Theory Practical Total
1 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine FCM-302 1 1 2
2 General Medicine GMD-401 2 1 3
3 Farm animal Medicine - I FAM-401 2 1 3
4 Avian Medicine AVM-401 1 1 2
5 Pet and Lab Animal Medicine PAM-401 1 0 1
6 Veterinary Epidemiology VEP-401 1 1 2
7 General Surgery, Lameness, soundness and GSR-401 2 1 3
Radiology
8 Preventive Medicine PRM-402 2 0 2
9 Anesthesiology and Operative surgery AOS-402 2 1 3
10 Farm animal Medicine - II FAM-402 2 1 3
11 Zoo / Wild Animal Medicine ZAM-402 1 1 2
12 Metabolic and Nutritional Diseases MND-402 1 0 1
13 Veterinary Jurisprudence, Animal Welfare and VJR-402 1 0 1
Ethics
14 Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Andrology GOA-402 3 1 4
15 Clinical Surgery CLS-402 0 1 1
Total 22 11 33
1. COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, CODE: FCM- 302;

CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
A. Introduction and Clinical examination
 Definition, aim, objective, scope and history of clinical veterinary medicine and its relationship with
other field and laboratory disciplines. Concepts of health and disease. Causes of disease (direct and
indirect, biological and non-biological causes). Definition of common clinical terms. Diagnostic terms –
definition and scope.
 Introduction to different techniques/methods (general and special) of clinical examination of animals,
History taking, examination of the environment and examination of the animal. General examination –
distant and close examination, physical examination of body regions and systems, Animal restraint –
objective and methods of restraint. Clinical signs – Definition, classification, methods of detection and
identification of clinical signs of diseases of different organ-systems of animals. Interpretation of
significant clinical findings for diagnosis. Physical examination findings of clinical specimens.
B. Diagnosis and treatment
 Definition and types of diagnosis, principles of diagnosis, principles and basis of different types of
diagnosis. Methods and steps of diagnosis. Indications and limitations of field and laboratory diagnosis.
 General principles of treatment, definition and scope of different types of treatment, factors of
consideration in the treatment of food and non-food animals. Principles of selection of drugs and
determination of dose, route, frequency and duration of treatment. Alternative medicine used in clinical
and population veterinary practices.
 General systemic states – Disturbances of appetite, food intake and nutritional states-ill thrift, pica;
stress, septicemia, hypothermia, hyperthermia, fever, toxemia, shock. Dehydration, electrolyte and acid-
base imbalance.
PRACTICAL:
Maintenance of records of everything done in the practical sessions in a practical note book to be checked and
signed by teacher(s) concern:
 Introduction: Scope of veterinary hospital and clinical practice, requirements and responsibility of
veterinary clinician.
 Methods of animal restraint: General and regional.
 Demonstration of clinical instruments: Diagnostic (including animal restraint) and therapeutic
instruments.
 Demonstration of general (including modified forms) and special physical examination techniques used
in different organ-systems of domestic animals (healthy).
 Handling of clinical cases: General principles and procedures of clinical / physical examination in
domestic animals. Demonstration of condition of distant inspection and physical exam organ-systems
of domestic animals examination.
 General principles and procedure of clinical history taking and distant inspection. Demonstration of
demeanour and physical condition of animals.
 Clinical investigation of disease in individual sick animals: Clinical history taking, demonstration of
methods and procedures of detection, identification and interpretation of clinical findings in making
presumptive diagnosis, prognosis and clinical advice. Procedure of filling up of clinical investigation
record forms.
 Clinical specimens: Demonstration of the methods of collection, physical examination, preservation and
dispatch of specimens (feces, urine, blood, rumen fluid, abomasal fluid, milk, skin scrapings, plasma,
serum, swabs, smears etc) to the laboratory.
 Demonstration of the methods of administration of drugs: External and internal.
 Transfusion techniques: Clinical practice on fluid and electrolyte, and blood transfusion in farm
animals.
 Demonstration of drugs, dispensing and prescription writing: Principles and procedures.
2. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL MEDICINE, CODE: GMD 401; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
A. Diseases of digestive, respiratory and urinary organ/systems:
Definition, causes, pathogenesis, clinical characteristics (signalment, anamnesis, nature of onset, clinical signs,
course and severity, physical findings of specimens), presumptive diagnosis, prognosis, conservative treatment
and nature of response and advice on general diseases (mentioned below) of digestive, respiratory and urinary
organs-systems of domestic ruminants, swines and horses.
 Diseases of upper alimentary tract: Diseases of buccal cavity and associated organs. Diseases of
pharynx and esophagus, congenital defects.
 Diseases of stomach and intestine : Equine and bovine colic, indigestion, rumenal bloat, impaction of
omasum and abomasums, abomasal displacements-left, right, torsion, enteritis, dietary diarrhea and
acute intestinal obstruction.
 Disease of liver and peritoneum: Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, jaundice, peritonitis.
 Diseases of upper respiratory tract: Rhinitis, epistaxis, hemoptysis, laryngitis, laryngeal paralysis,
tracheitis, bronchitis.
 Diseases of lungs and pleura: Pulmonary edema, congestion, emphysema, pneumonia, hydrothorax,
hemothorax, pneumothorax, atelectasis and pleurisy (pleuritis).
 Diseases of urinary system: Nephritis, nephrosis, cystitis, urolithiasis.
B. Diseases of other organ-systems

Definition, causes, pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, presumptive diagnosis, prognosis, conservative
treatment and nature of response and advice on important general diseases (mentioned below) of other organ-
systems – cardiovascular, hemopoietic and lymphatic, nervous and musculoskeletal systems, skin, udder, eye
and ear of domestic ruminants, swines and horses.
 Diseases of hair, wool, follicles, skin, coat and subcutis: Pityriasis, alopecia, hypotrichosis, seborrhea,
folliculitis, hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, pachyderma, urticaria, photosensitization, dermatitis and
dermatosis, angioneurotic edema, subcutaneous emphysema, anasarca, subcutaneous cysts.
 Diseases of udder and teats: Teat papilloma, bovine ulcerative mammillitis, udder impetigo, chaps,
theilitis, udder edema, blood in the milk, agalactia.
 Diseases of eye and ear: Keratitis and conjunctitis, otitis externa/otorrhoea.
 Diseases of cardiovascular, hemopoietic and lymphatic systems: Heart failure (acute heart failure,
congestive heart failure), myocarditis and endocarditis, pericarditis and congenital defects, edema,
anemia, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly.
 Diseases of nervous system: Encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral hypoxia, hydrocephalus, epilepsy,
myelitis.
 Diseases of musculosheletal system: Myositis and myopathy, myasthenia, osteodystrophy and
osteomyelitis, arthropathy and arthritis.
PRACTICAL:
 Handling of clinical cases: Clinical/physical examination, non-laboratory field-based presumptive
diagnosis, prognosis and conservative curative treatment of general diseases, and advice for restoration
of health in individual sick farm animals (domestic ruminants, swine and horses).
 Collection, physical examination, preservation and dispatch of clinical specimens to respective
laboratories of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science.
 Recording of at least 30 clinical cases with post-treatment evaluation and interpretation in a note book
(approved format of the Department concerned) to be checked and signed by teacher(s) concerned.
 Field trips to different pharmaceutical companies for practical exposure with medicine and preparation
of an assignment on available drugs in the market.
3. COURSE TITLE: VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY; CODE; VEP 401, CREDIT: 1+1
PRACTICAL:
Principles of Epidemiology:
 Definition and scope of epidemiology and preventive medicine, current development and application of
epidemiology in population medicine
 Measures of Disease Frequency: Prevalence, Incidence, Risk, Rate, Standardized and specific rate,
morbidity, mortality rate and related measures and their possible field of application.
 Measures of Exposures impact: risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, relative risk, attributable risk, risk
percentage
 Measures of strength of association at population level : PAR, PAF, Vaccine efficacy, HIT
 Measures of infectiousness and transmissibility: BRR, NRR
Applied Epidemiology:
 Epidemiologic studies: Types, guide for choice of design, Surveillance and surveys and their specific
application
 Sample and sampling: sample size calculation, CI, error in sampling, standard and systematic error,
bias, precision
 Clinical Epidemiology: Inter-observer agreement, sensitivity, specificity, case definition, PPV, NPV
cut-off value, ROC curve, laboratory surveillance
 Outbreak investigation of epidemic disease: median incubation period, exposure time, propagated and
point source epidemics, epidemic curves and plotting cases
 Principals of epidemiology and ecology applied to health management programs.
PRACTICAL:
 Epidemiologic explanatory variables: Identification and procedure of measurement in population.
 Development of questionnaires for various epidemiologic studies, surveys, surveillance and monitoring,
Pre-testing of questionnaires in population, methods of collection of data.
 Statistical analysis of data: Demonstration of association and identification of risk factors.
 Epidemiologic response variables and properties of diagnostic tests: Procedure computation.
 Epidemiologic data management and presenting numerical data, Measurement of population impact and
transmission of disease: Procedure of computation.
 Diagnostic testing for identification of disease process and subclinical disease.
 Collection and analysis of ecologic data: Demonstration of ecological risk factors of disease in
environment of the population of animals and birds.
 Disease management programs in population: Vaccination and disease control programs planning,
execution and evaluation.
 Early diagnosis and treatment of disease in population.
 Herd health programs: Planning, execution, evaluation and extension of strategies.
4. COURSE TITLE: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; CODE: PRM 402; CREDIT: 2+0
THEORY:
A. Principles of Preventive Medicine/Population Medicine:
 Introduction: Definition, aims, objectives, scope, branch, history, application of epidemiology in
population medicine, concepts of causes of disease in population medicine.
 Definition: Prevention, control, eradication, classification of different form of prevention
 Principles of control of infectious diseases in food animals under farm condition
 General principles and methods of disease prevention, Control and eradication. Principles of cost
and benefit analysis of diseases and their control programs. Environmental control and use of
disinfectants.
 Principles of Planned animal health management/Herd health management, objectives, component,
and requirement outline of planning and monitoring of profitable output and identifying their constraint
at farm level. Development and maintenance of important farm records for optimum profitability
 Basis of disease control: Regional and herd basis
 Strategies of disease control : Direct and indirect method, methods of vaccination for preventive
purpose, methods of advisory services, and developing awareness about risk factors (managemental
error) of production/non-infectious disease or any unacceptable performances and their method of
elimination, alteration or avoidance.
B. Applied Preventive Medicine:

 National Animal disease emergency preparedness: principles and organization of local and national
veterinary services, farmers and target group counselling, zoning of affected premises and area, strategic
therapeutic and preventive approaches, planning for subsequent elimination and claiming disease
freedom from a region to national level. Strategic vaccination, ring vaccination, blanket vaccination
during an emergency disease management and control, interpreting possible causes of vaccine failure.
 Screening: mass treatment, application of sensitive or specific test under different demand and
objectives rapid diagnostic test, sero-prevalence, tests for screening sub-clinical cases under farm
condition.
 Biosecurity: concept and application in different production group poultry under commercial and
traditional management.
 Economics of Disease control: BCR, economic evaluation of disease control, schemes for parasitic
control, biological prevention and their economics, economics of mastitis control and prevention under
farm condition.
 Preventive Schemes for major diseases affecting pig, wild habitats and ruminants.
5. COURSE TITLE: FARM ANIMAL MEDICINE-I; CODE: FAM 401; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
A. Diseases of Cattle and Buffaloes
Definition, etiology, epidemiology, clinical characteristics (signalment, anamnesis, nature of onset, clinical
signs, course and severity, physical findings of specimens), presumptive diagnosis, prognosis, conservative
treatment and nature of response and clinical advice on important infectious of domestic cattle and buffaloes.
 Bacterial diseases: Mastitis, anthrax, pasteurellosis, colibacillosis, salmonellosis, clostridial diseases
(tetanus, black leg, black disease, bacillary hemoglobinuria, malignant edema, botulism, enterotoxemia),
actinomycosis, actinobacillosis, tuberculosis, Johne’s disease, navel ill, posthitis, contagious bovine
pyelonephritis, brucellosis, vibriosis, leptospirosis, listeriosis, foot rot, dermatophilosis, infectious
bovine keratoconjunctivitis.
 Viral diseases: Foot and mouth disease, ephemeral fever, rabies, Pseudorabies, rinderpest, bovine virus
diarrhea, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, rota virus infection, bovine malignant catarrhal fever, winter
dysentery, papillomatosis, cowpox, buffalo pox.
B. Diseases of Horse, Goat, Sheep, Swine and camels
and nature of response and clinical advice on important infectious diseases (listed below) specific to domestic
goat, sheep, swine and horse.
 Diseases of sheep and goat: Enterotoxaemia, tetanus, caseous lymphadenitis, blue tongue, contagious
ecthyma, PPR, louping ill, scrapie, sheeppox, goatpox, pulmonary adenomatosis and ovine progressive
pneumonia.
 Diseases of horse: Strangles, glanders, ulcerative lymphangitis, Contagious Equine Metritis,
Leptospirosis, Lyme Disease, Rabies, exertional rhabdomyolysis/azoturia, equine infectious anemia,
equine influenza,
 Diseases of swine: Hog cholera, vesicular stomatitis, pseudorabies, swine fever, piglet anemia,
erysipelas, FMD, Swine Pox, Porcine parvovirus, PRRS virus (porcine arterivirus), Aujeszky's disease
(pseudorabies), Rotavirus, Brucellosis, Swine Vesicular Disease, Actinobacillosis, Anthrax, Arthritis
and Atrophic Rhinitis.
 Diseases of camels.
PRACTICAL:
 Handling of clinical cases: Clinical / physical examination, non-laboratory presumptive diagnosis,
prognosis and conservative treatment of special diseases and clinical advice for restoration of health in
individual sick farm animals (domestic ruminants, swine and horses).
 Collection, physical examination, preservation and dispatch of clinical specimens to respective
laboratories of the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
 Recording of at least 30 clinical cases with post-treatment evaluation and interpretation in a note book
(approved format by the Department concern) to be checked and signed by teacher(s) concern.
 Practical will also be supplemented with working at district Veterinary Hospital, Sylhet, campaign
program in different areas of Sylhet District and CVH, Dhaka, Visit to Rajarbagh police horse farm,
camel farm (Dhaka), Savar dairy farm and other relevant farms through tour program.
6. COURSE TITLE: AVIAN MEDICINE; CODE: AVM 401; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
A. Clinical Poultry Medicine
 Important general and special poultry diseases (listed below) – definition, causes, pathogenesis, clinical
characteristics (signalment, anamnesis, nature of onset, clinical signs, course and severity, physical
findings of specimens), mass diagnosis, mass treatment and prognosis.
B. Preventive Poultry Medicine
 Objectives and significance of preventive poultry medicine in subsistence and commercial poultry
production of Sylhet ; concepts of biosecurity, disease security and flock immunity; Holistic
characteristics (frequency, distribution, ecology, temporal patterns and trends, risk factors, economic
impact) and management (prevention, control and eradication of important general and special diseases
(listed below) in subsistence and commercial poultry populations; handling of disease outbreaks;
disinfection and vaccination in disease control.
C. Poultry Diseases
 General Diseases : Crop impaction, enteritis, stunted chick disease, bumble foot, round heart disease,
endocarditis, nephrosis and gout, egg bound, abnormal eggs, egg peritonitis, false layer, internal layer.
 Infectious diseases : Avian streptococcosis, avian staphylococcosis, avian salmonellosis, avian cholera,
anatipestifer infection, Infectious coryza, avian colibacillosis, avian clostridiosis (botulism, ulcerative
enteritis, necrotic enteritis, gangrenous dermatitis), tuberculosis, avian mycoplasmosis, avian
chlamydiosis, avian pox, Newcastle disease, infections bronchitis, infectious laryngotracheitis, Marek’s
disease, lymphoid leukosis, egg drop syndrome 76, infectious bursal disease, chicken infectious anemia,
avian influenza, hydropericardium-hepatitis syndrome, duck plague, duck virus hepatitis, aspergillosis,
candidiasis, thrush.
 Parasitic diseases: Nematode, cestode and trematode infections, avian coccidiosis, histomoniasis,
trichomoniasis, leucocytozoonosis, avian malaria, hemoproteus infections, cryptosporidiosis, external
parasitic infestations (flea, lice, tick, mite infestations).
 Metabolic, nutritional, chemical and physical diseases : Protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and
mineral deficiency diseases. arsenic, calcium, copper, lead, nitrate, bicarbonate, sodium chloride,
potassium permanganate, organic insecticides, chlorinated hydrocarbons and organophosphorus
poisoning, mycotoxicoses, ascites and edema, heat stress, ammonia blindness, cannibalism, egg eating,
smothering, cage layer fatigue, acute death syndrome in broiler.
 Hatchery and egg bore diseases, diseases of public health significance.
PRACTICAL:
 Demonstration of clinical signs of poultry diseases in population level.
 Clinical specimens: Methods of collection, physical examination, preservation and dispatch of
specimens to the laboratory.
 Methods of mass diagnosis using clinical and holistic field data of disease in population.
 Methods of administration of drugs in mass treatment, and vaccination.
 Epidemiologic investigation of disease: Development of questionnaires for collection of data on poultry
population characteristics and transmission of disease using principles and methods of descriptive and
explanatory epidemiologic studies.
 Procedure of measurement of poultry health and disease variables.
 Statistical analysis of data, demonstration of association and identification of risk factors of poultry
health and disease.
 Vaccination and disease control programs in subsistence and commercial poultry flocks: Planning,
execution and evaluation of the programs, preparation of vaccination schedule.
 Demonstration of materials used in preventive and control measures and methods of administration in
poultry.
 Development of questionnaires for collection of health and production data from subsistence and
commercial poultry flocks.
 Profit oriented flock health program: Planning, execution and evaluation for various commodities of
poultry-layer, broiler, chicks, cockrel, etc.
 Field trips to public and private poultry farms for practical exposure.
7. COURSE TITLE: PET AND LAB. ANIMAL MEDICINE; CODE: PAM- 401; CREDIT: 1+0
THEORY:
A. Pet Animal Medicine
and nature of response and clinical advice on the following important general and special diseases of pet dogs
and cats.
General diseases
 General systemic states--Hyperthermia, hypothermia, toxemia, syncope, obesity, cachexia.
 Digestive disorders-anorexia, inappetance, polyphagia, ptyalism, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation,
dysentery, gastroenteritis.
 Respiratory disorders – sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, tachypnea, dyspnea.
 Urogenital disorders – Genital discharges, polyuria, polydipsia, urinary incontinence.
 Cardiovascular disorders-Abnormal heart sounds and pulse, hypotension, hypertension. Hemopoietic
disorder – Anemia, polycythemia, cyanosis, jaundice, epistaxis, hemoptysis.
 Neurological disorders–Shivering, trembling, ataxia, paresis, coma, seizures, abnormal behaviour
 Endocrine and musculoskeletal disorder—Acromegaly, diabetes, hypothyroidism, lameness, swollen
joint. Diseases of eye and ear.
 Skin diseases: alopecia, pruritus, skin lesions, erosive and ulcerative dermatitis.
Special diseases
 Viral diseases: Canine distemper, canine hepatitis, rabies, canine parvovirus and coronavirus infection,
feline panleukopenia, kennel cough, feline leukemia, feline infectious anemia .
 Bacterial diseases: Salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, tuberculosis, pseudotuberculosis, brucellosis,
leptospirosis, actinomycosis, tetanus, botulism, Tyzzer’s disease, tularemia, borreliosis, lyme disease,
streptococcosis, cat scratch disease, bubonic plague.
 Fungal diseases: Dermatophytosis, candidiasis, histoplasmosis, cryptoccosis, aspergillosis.
 Parasitic diseases: Protozoan diseases – Coccidiosis, cryptosporidiosis, amebiasis, giardiasis,
toxoplasmosis, babesiosis, trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, sarcocystosis, Helminth diseases – Heart
worm disease, ascariasis, hookworm disease, strongyloidiosis, tape worm disease, whipworm disease,
giant kidney worm disease, esophageal and stomach worm disease, trichinellosis, External parasitic
infestation – Lice, tick, flea and mite infestations.
 Non-infectious diseases: a) Nutritional deficiency diseases, b) Diseases caused by physical and
chemical agents, immunological disorders and cancer.
B. Laboratory Animal Medicine

 Introduction, history and scope of Laboratory Animal Medicine.
 Restraint - different methods and adverse effects of restraint.
 Principles of diagnosis of diseases of laboratory animals - dispatch of samples to the laboratory and
laboratory methods of diagnosis.
 Health management of different laboratory animals: Etiology, clinical signs, and therapeutic
management of bacterial, viral fungal and parasitic diseases of laboratory animals
 Zoonotic diseases of laboratory animals and birds and their prevention and control.
8. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL SURGERY, LAMENESS, SOUNDNESS & RADIOLOGY;

CODE: GSR 401; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction, Definition of common surgical terms, Methods of theory. Pre-operation and post-operative
consideration.
 Importance of sutures, suturing materials and different methods of suturing and knots, sterilization of
instruments.
 General Principles of clinical surgery: Inflammation, Suppuration and abscess formation, Fibrosis and
sclerosis, process of repair, Wounds, Fistula, Sinus, Cysts, Tumors, Physical lesions, Repair of bone,
Fracture, healing of muscle, Hemorrhage, Clotting of blood, homeostasis, Ulceration, Necrosis and
gangrene, Atrophy, Shock and its treatment, Asepsis and antisepsis.
 Surgical affection of the tissues: Skin and Sub-cutaneous connective tissues, Arteries, Veins,
Lymphatics, Nerves, Bones and joints, Their etiology, Classification, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis
and treatment.
 Surgical affections causing lameness: Definition, Classification, Etiology, Diagnosis and treatment.
Radiology & Soundness:
 Radiology: Introduction definition of common terms.
 Basic principles of radiology.
 Radiology: Introduction of veterinary radiology as diagnostic and therapeutic aid. Scope and limitation
in veterinary practice. Methods of taking and processing radiographs, Preparation of animals for taking
radiographs, Interpretation of radiographs, General principles and application of radio therapy in
veterinary practice.
 Soundness: Introduction unsoundness due to hereditary and acquired diseases. Causes of unsoundness
eyes, Limbs, Respiration, Conformation, Vices, Blemishes and diseases. Surgical affection of forelimbs
and hind limbs. Examination of animals and birds for soundness and certificate writing.
PRACTICAL:
 Methods of therapy and techniques of surgical treatment.
 General considerations for operations: The condition and clinical examination of the patient, surgical
anatomy.
 Preparation of the patient, the place and time for operation.
 Restraint of animals, Anaesthetics, identification and sterilization of instruments,
 Dressing and suture materials, Operative technique, Hemostasis.
 Passing of stomach tube, Probang and catheter in domestic animals, Nerve blocking, Parenteral injection
of drugs sera and vaccines.
 Diagnosis of lameness, common minor operations in domestic animals, Post operative care of patients,
 Identification and use of radiographic equipment and accessories.
 Radiology: Radiography and interpretation of radiographs. Physio therapy instruments and their use.
Diathermy infra red and ultra violet rays; and their uses in veterinary practice.
 Soundness: Immobilization of limbs and joints, Repair of fractures, Medical patellar desmotomy,
plantar tanatomy, Repairing tendon, Neurectomy for diagnosis of heal of lameness. Examination of
animals and birds for soundness and writing of certificates for them.
9. COURSE TITLE: ANAESTHESIOLOGY & OPERATIVE SURGERY; CODE: AOS 402;

CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 General consideration of anaesthesia, preanaesthetic medication, Muscle relaxant, Local, Regional,
General and inhalation anaesthetics.
 Anaesthesia of zoo animals and birds. Anaesthetics emergency and their management. Dehydration and
fluid therapy.
 Affections of head and neck.
 Eye: Blepharitis, Blepharospasm, Blepharoptosis, Entropion, Trachiasis, Distriasis, Conjunctivtis,
Obstruction of laryngeal duct, Karatitis, Ulcer of cornea, Staphyloma, keratocele, synechia, opacity of
cornea, Iritis, Periodic ophthalmia, Panopthalmia, Parasite in the eye, examination of eye.
 Nasal cavity: Wound, Polyps, Tumour, Fracture, Epistaxis, Foreign bodies in the nose, Examination of
nose.
 Ear: Wounds, Tumours, Ottorrhoes, Aural resection.
 Facial sinuses: Frontal, Superior maxillary and inferior maxillary, Pus in antrum, Empyema of sinus.
 Mouth: Examination of the mouth wound.
 Surgical Affection of teat and udder.
 Surgical affections of digestive system.
 Castration.
 Hernia.
 Urolithiasis.
 Paraphimosis and phimosis.
PRACTICAL:
 Familiarization with various anaesthetic devices.
 Local infiltration, Surface and regional anaesthesia.
 Administration of tranquilizer. Muscle relaxant. Intravenous and inhalation anaesthetics. Fluid therapy. Use
of anaesthetic apparatus.
 Operative surgery: General local regional anaesthesia blocking of nerves. Amputation of tail digit dewclaws,
Limb. Aural resection in dog, Enucleation of eyeball, Castration and caponization urethrotomy,
Oesophagotomy, Tracheotomy, Trephining of facial sinuses, Ligation of stenson`s duct, Opening of guttural
pouch (Hyovertebrotomy), Roaring operation (ventriculectomy), Amputation of penis, Trocarisation,
tenotomies , Cunean and peroneal, Neurectomies median, Ulnar, Ant and post tibial, Low and high plantar,
Gastrotomy, Rumenotomy, Enterotomy and enterectomy, Cystotomy, Splenectomy, Nephrectomy.
10. COURSE TITLE: FARM MEDICINE II; CODE: FAM 402; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
Etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and control of specific
diseases in farm animals (cattle, buffaloes, horses, sheep and goats:
 Diseases caused by Physical agents: Environmental pollutants and noise, Brisket disease, Yoke gall,
Radiation injury, bushfire injury, frostbite, Lightening stroke and electrocution, Drowning etc.
 Diseases caused by Allergy: Purpura haemorrhagica, Milk allergy, Allergic dermatitis, Equine seasonal
allergic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases of horse, Enzootic nasal granuloma of cattle.
 Diseases caused by the inheritance of undesirable characters: Freemartinism in calves, Atresia ani,
Congenital porphyria, Shaker calf syndrome, Weak calf syndrome, Congenital hydrocephalus,
Osteoarthritis, taillessness and tail deformity, patellar subluxation, alopecia
 Diseases caused by uncertain etiology: Buller steer syndrome, stillbirth, dummy calf syndrome,
sweating sickness, interstitial pneumonia of cattle
 Diseases caused by inorganic poisons: Lead, arsenic, Selenium, copper, sodium chloride,
molybdenum, fluorine
 Diseases caused by farm chemicals: Organophosphates, insecticides, rodenticides, anthelmintics, Urea,
Feed additives, Kerosene
 Diseases caused by toxins in plants: Nitrate and Nitrite, cyanide, strychnine, mycotoxicosis,
 Diseases caused by zoo toxins: Snake bites (venom), bee stings, tick paralysis.
 Diseases caused by Rickettsia: Anaplasmosis, Tick-borne fever, ‘Q’ fever.
 Diseases caused by helminth parasites : Fascioliasis, Paramphistoimiasis, Schistosomiasis, Ascariasis,
Strongylosis, Strongyloidosis, Lungworm disease, Gastro-intestinal nematodiasis, Hookworm disease,
Trichuriasis, Eye worm disease, Stephanofilariasis, Whipworm infection, Tapeworm infestation.
 Diseases caused by Protozoa: Babesiosis, Theileriosis, Trypanosomiasis, Coccidiosis, Bovine
tritrichomoniasis, Toxoplasmosis, Giardiasis, Cryptosporidiosis, Sarcocystosis, Balantidiosis,
Amoebiasis.
 Diseases caused by arthropod parasites: Tick infestations, ked and louse infestations, mite and flea
infestations, Myiasis, Bot fly and warble fly infestation.
 Diseases caused by Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Fungi: Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia,
Mycoplasmal arthritis, contagious ophthalmia, contagious agalactia, rhinosporidiosis, dermatophytosis,
histoplasmosis, degnala disease, cryptococcosis, candidiasis.
PRACTICAL:
 Handling of clinical cases: Clinical/physical examination, non-laboratory field-based presumptive
diagnosis, prognosis and conservative treatment of both general and special diseases and clinical advice
for restoration of health in individual sick animals and birds attended at Veterinary Clinic.
 Collection, physical examination and dispatch of specimens to the laboratory.
 Preparation of a note book which will include a) recording of 30 clinical cases with post-treatment
evaluation and interpretation (approved format prescribed by the department concern). The note book is
to be checked and signed by teacher(s) concern.
 Practical will also be supplemented with working at district Veterinary Hospital, Sylhet, and campaign
program in different areas of Sylhet District and CVH, Dhaka through tour program.
11. COURSE TITLE: METABOLIC AND NUTRITIONAL DISEASES; CODE: MND 402;
CREDIT: 1+0
THEORY:
 Introduction: Importance of metabolic and nutritional deficiency diseases on livestock.
 Diseses associated with disturbances, of metabolism in animals: ketosis, diabetes, pregnancy toxaemia
Azoturia, neonatal hypoglycemia. Milk fever, downer’s cow syndrome, Transit recumbancy of
ruminants, Lactation tetany. Hypomagnesemic tetany of calves, Post partureint hemoglobinuria, Ricket,
osteomalacia, gout.
 Diseases associated with nutritional deficiencies in animals.
 Deficiency of energy and proteins.
 Deficiency of mineral nutrients cobalt, copper, iron, iodine, molybdenum, sodium chloride,
zinc, manganese, potassium, selenium and vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus.
 Deficiency of vitamins A.D.K and B vitamins.
12. COURSE TITLE: VETERINARY JURISPRUDENCE, ANIMAL WELFARE AND EHICS;

CODE: VJR 402; CREDIT: 1+0
THEORY:
 Introduction and definition of Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Jurisprudence; aims, scope, uses and
branches of veterinary forensic medicine; difference between forensic medicine and jurisprudence; legal
system – criminal courts and powers; vetero-legal wounds – classification and description of vetero-
legal wounds, differences of different wounds, determination of age of injury, vetero-legal importance
of wound healing; common frauds in the sale of livestock and its products; Common offences against
animals – bestiality, maiming, mischief and mischievous killing (poisoning, slaughtering, violence,
starvation, strangulation and drowning); causes of sudden death; accidental deaths – lightning stroke and
electrocution; Examination of live and dead animals in criminal cases and submission of vetero-legal
specimens; Vetero-legal report writing; Vetero-legal evidence – hints for giving evidence and witness;
Veterinary legislations – Bangladesh Animal Disease Act 2005, Bangladesh Animal and Animal
Product Quarantine Act 2005, Cattle Trespass Act 1871, The Livestock Importation Act 1898,
Prevention for Cruelty to Animals Act 1890, Bioterrorism Act 2002, Poisons Act 1919, Dangerous
Drugs Act 1930.. Organization of veterinary service in Bangladesh – nature and scope of veterinary
services; Professional conduct, professional malpractices, liability, veterinary ethics, animal insurance.
 Animal welfare: Definition, objectives, concepts, indications and public perceptions. Causes of welfare
problems of the following animals: Draught and farm animals, pet and entertainment animals,
laboratory, wild and captive animals, pet birds and poultry. Control of animal welfare problems-Animal
welfare regulations.
13. COURSE TITLE: GYNAECOLOGY, OBSTETRICS AND ANDROLOGY; CODE: GOA 402;
CREDIT: 3+1
THEORY:
 Introduction and definition : Anatomy of the reproductive organs, Sexual physiology and
endocrinology, Puberty and the onset of cyclic activity oestrus cycle and its phases, natural regulation of
cyclic activity of cows, mares, ewes, goats, dogs, and cats, artificial control of cyclic reproductive
activity ( non hormonal and hormonal methods).
 Fertilization and development of conceptus, placentation, fetal fluids, forms and features of the fetal
sacs, fetal mobility during pregnancy, meternal recognition of pregnancy, pregnancy and different
methods of its detection in female animals, endocrinology of pregnancy, gestation periods.
 Teratology- Schistosoma reflexus, perosoma columbis, double monsters, bull dog calf, white heifer
disease, free martin, hermaphroditis, fetal maceration, fetal mummification, hydrollantois,
hydrocephalus, fetalascitis, fetal anasarca, prolonged gestation, superfecundation, superfetation,
phantom pregnancy, twins. Initiation of perturition, stages of parturition, induction, of parturition, care
of partuient animals, puerperium, factors affecting the puerperium and post partemperiod, onset of
sopntaneous respiration and thermoregulation in the newborn. Colostrum feeding and care of newborn.
 Dystocia: Maternal dystocia: causes, incidence and treatment: pelvic constriction, incomplete dilatation
of cervix, ring womb, vaginal cystocele, vaginal prolapse, neoplasma, pelvic, obstruction by the
distended urinary bladder, torsion of the uterus, displacement of the gravid uterus, uterine inertia,
nervous voluntary inhibition of labour.
 Fetal dystocia: cause, incidence and treatment. Manipulative delivery per vaginum: Farm animals and
the bitch: General consideration, obstetrical equipment. Obstetrical maneuver, obstetric anaesthesia for
vaginal delivery by forced traction. Injuries and diseases incidental to parturition: post partum
haemorrhage, metritis, endometritis, haematoma of the vulva, perineal injuries at parturition, gluteal
paralysis, obturator paralysis, and rupture of the uterus of vagina. Prolapse of the rectum, purtum,
puerpeural laminitis, milk fever, puerperal tetanus, and ketosis. Retention of the fetal membranes: Its
incidence, causes, clinical features, treatment and prognosis. Prolapse of the uterus and bladder: Causes
and treatment.
 Surgery of the reproductive tract in large and small animals. Faetotomy and caesarean operation.
Infertility, subfertility, sterility, clinical use of hormones. Veterinary control of herd fertility.
 Abortion: Cause and Diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. Male sexual physilogy, clinical
examination of stud bull for breeding sounders, normal semen. Mastitis and under health control.
 Scope of Andrology and Artificial Insemination (AI) in Veterinary Medicine.
 Functional anatomy and physiology of male reproduction.
 Spermatogenesis, semen formation and related abnormalities.
 Clinical examination of males for breeding soundness evaluation.
 Semen collection, evaluation, processing, preservation and clinical practice of AI.
 Clinical management of fertility. Infertility and uterine infections due to faulty AI.
 Veterinary management of semen borne and AI-related diseases.
 Recording and clinical analysis of reproductive and AI parameters.
 Diseases of male reproduction. Health management of AI stud males.
 Reproductive biotechnology.
 Computer application and hormone assays for the veterinary control of AI field services.
PRACTICAL:
 Practical training in the phanton hall on sexual organs and different types of the female genital organs
per rectum in living animals. Detection of oestrus. Clinical and laboratory methods of diagnosis of
sexual cycle and pergency.
 Handling of obstetric cases in the clinics, their diagnosis and treatment of various genetal diseases.
Study of pelives Pelimetry.
 Use of obstetrical instruments and appliances.
 Attending cases of normal parturition. Epidural anesthesia in obstetrical practice.
 Post-operative care: Detail andrological investigation of breeding bulls. Pudenal anesthesia. Palpation of
testes, seminal vesicals and ampullae.
 Collection of materials for diagnosis of reproductive disorders in bulls.
 Post-mortem examination of reproductive organs (male and female).
 Clinical examination of stud males.
 Collection, evaluation, processing and freezing of semen.
 Practice of artificial insemination. Clinical practice of the evaluation of bull station and semen
laboratory to certify semen to be used at AI.
 Pathomorphological examination of fresh and preserved semen.
 Collection of seminal fluid for microbiological examination. Preparation of teaser bulls. Operative
techniques for the corrections of injuries and affections of male reproductive system
14. COURSE TITLE: CLINICAL SURGERY; COURSE; CODE: CLS 4 02; CREDIT: 0+1
PRACTICAL:
 Clinical diagnosis and treatment of surgical diseases and disorders in animals and birds at the veterinary
clinic, ambulatory surgical services at various farms and field stations.
 Demonstration of the methods of diagnosis and treatment of all surgical patients. Post-operative care
and management.
 Clinical practices of surgical cases at various government and private veterinary hospitals, clinics and
zoo.
15. COURSE TITLE: ZOO/ WILD ANIMAL MEDICINE; CODE: ZAM 402; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Introduction, history and scope of Zoo and Laboratory Animal Medicine. Requirements for zoo
veterinarians, Definition of related terms. Epidemiological significance of zoological gardens.
 Animal status in different zoo, ethology (behaviour) and stress in zoo animals and birds.
 Restraint - different methods and adverse effects of restraint.
 Principles of diagnosis of diseases of zoo and laboratory animals - dispatch of samples to the laboratory
and laboratory methods of diagnosis.
 Health management of different zoo and laboratory animals.
 Classification, biological characteristics, feeds and feeding, restraint and handling and important
diseases of common species of zoo animals and birds of the following orders, Aves, Reptiles and
mammals (Marsupialia, Edentata, Chiroptera, Non-human primates, Lagomorpha, Rodentia, Carnivora,
Proboscidea, Perissodactyla and Artiodactylia).
 Principles of nutrition and nutritional deficiency diseases in zoo animals and birds with their treatment
and prevention.
 Zoonotic diseases of zoo animals and birds and their prevention and control.
PRACTICAL:
 Requirement of zoo veterinarians.
 Methods of restraining of zoo and laboratory animals and birds.
 Demonstration of drugs and vaccines used in zoo and laboratory animals with their dose and route of
administration.
 Methods of clinical examination, collection and dispatch of specimens to the laboratory for confirmation
of diagnosis and treatment of sick zoo and laboratory animals and birds.
 Requirements and planning for establishing an ideal zoological garden.
 Preparations of a note book everything done in the practical classes.
 Provision for funds and transport for practical classes in zoological garden in Dhaka zoo, Safari park
and other zoos in Bangladesh and or abroad.
 Students should prepare and submit the report on practical classes held in zoo during final examination.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND LANGUAGE
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Course Title CODE
01 Communicative English ENG 101 1 1 2
02 Biostatistics BST 202 2 1 3
03 Computer Application COM 101 0 1 1
Total 3 3 6
1. COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH; CODE: ENG-101; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Tenses, Structure, Transformation of sentences, Framing WH questions, changing words into different
parts of speech, Combining Sentence, Correction and Completing Sentence.
 Paragraph Writing: Paragraph structure, topic sentence, developing paragraph with specific detail and
examples, paragraph unity and coherence
 Technical report writing as per accepted standard, use of reference books, review of literature, collection
of materials for writing term paper on a given subject.
 Class paragraph writing on given subject, précis writing to develop comprehension, letter writing and
drafting notes and translation.
PRACTICAL:
 Speaking: Phonetics and phonology, IPA symbol, intonation and stress.
 Conversational skill: Short Conversation, Long conversation, Class discussion, agreement and
disagreement etc.
 Listening: Studies in distributive practice:
 Short conversation through longer conversation to mini talks, gaining experience in listening.
Extensive practice consists of watching a day time drama on television, listening to a local radio
program.
 Reading Comprehension:
 In this section several passages are given. Each one is followed by a number of questions about
it. The students are to choose it out of some alternative questions.
Books Recommended:
 A Communicative Grammar in English by Leech. G. and Svartvic, J.1995.2nd Edition. Longman,
London and New York.
 Guide to Pattern and uses in English, By Hornbey, A.S.1998, Oxford University Press, Delhi.
 High School English Grammar and Composition. By Wren and Martin.
 Writing Skills Handbook-Weiner, B and Martin, 1980, S. Chad& Company, India.
 A Text Book of Modern Functional English, Begum, J, 1988, Glove Library Private Limited, India.
 Advanced Learners Degree General English, By Chowdhury and Hossain.
 TOEFL and IELTS guide.
2. COURSE TITLE: BIOSTATISTICS; CODE: BST-202; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Introductory Concept: Population, Sample, Variable, Attribute, Data, Meaning of Statistics and Bio
statistics, Uses of Statistics in different field.
 Calculation & Presentation of data:
Methods of data collection, Diagrammatical and presentation of Data, Frequency Distribution,
Graphical Representations of Frequency Distribution
 Measures of Location/ Central Tendency:
Introduction, Measures of Central Tendency, Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode, Deciles and Percentiles,
Comparison of central values
 Measures of Dispersion:
Introduction, Absolute and Relative Measures of Dispersion, Empirical Relations Among Measures of
Dispersion, Moments, Skew ness, Kurtosis
 Theory of Probability and Probability distribution:
Introduction, Definition of Various Terms, Definitions of Probability, Laws of Probability, Binomial,
Poisson and Normal Distribution
 Random Variables and Mathematical Expectation:
Random Sample, Random Variable, Probability Function, Probability Density Function, Mathematical
Expectation, Covariance, Conditional Expectation, Conditional Variance.
 Hypothesis Testing:
Concepts of Hypothesis Testing, Types of Hypothesis, Level of Significance, Type I error and Type II
errors, Critical Region, Test Statistic, Testing Procedure, The P-value, Confidence Interval, Test of
Significance, Significance test for (i) a mean of a normal population (Normal test and t-test) (ii)
Difference between two independent normal population means (Fisher’s t-test), (iii) difference between
two correlated normal population means (paired t-test), (iv) a variance of normal population (chi-square
test) (v) equality of variance of two independent normal populations (F-test) (vi) testing goodness of fit
and independence of criteria for a contingency table (chi-square test)
 Simple Correlation and Regression:
Correlation Analysis: an Introduction, Simple Correlation, Rank Correlation
Regression Analysis: Introduction, Regression Model, Scatter diagram, The Least Square Method,
Properties of Regression Coefficient, Goodness of fit in Regression, Coefficient of Determination
 Design of Experiments:
Introduction, Important steps of Design of Experiments, Principles of Design of Experiment,
Determination of Number of Replications, Models and Analysis of Variance, Completely Randomized
Design (CRD), Randomized Block Design (RBD), Latin Square Design (LSD), Estimation of missing
observation and analysis in RBD and LSD. Analysis of covariance in completely randomized Design.
PRACTICAL:
 Construction of a frequency Distribution table, Graphical Representation of data, Calculation of
Measures of various central Tendency, Dispersion, Skew ness, Kurtosis, Fitting of Binomial, Poisson
and Normal distribution.
 Concept and use of standardized normal variable, Test of hypothesis regarding mean of a normal
population when a sample is drawn from a normal population with known variance. Calculation and use
of student’s t, Fisher’s t, paired t and F-test
 Chi-square for testing goodness of fit, calculation of expected frequency in contingency table and chi-
square for testing hypothesis of independence of criteria,
 Fitting of linear regression to observed data by the method of least square, Calculation of correlation
coefficient, Rank correlation coefficient, Test of regression coefficient and Correlation coefficient. Field
lay out and Analysis of variance and interpretation of data, collected under Completely Randomized
Design, Randomized Block Design and Latin Square Design.
 Example of covariance analysis in a completely Randomized Design.
 Introduction to different statistical package program.
3. COURSE TITLE: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS; CODE: COM 101; CREDIT: 0+1
PRACTICAL:
 Computer science and computer fundamentals.
 Hardware and software.
 Number system.
 Computer operation in Windows and Linax environment.
 Familiarity with the use of application software.
 Text processing, electronic sheet, data entry and management.
 Presentation materials preparation.
 Statistical analysis.
 Image editing.
 Internet and webs.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
 Computer Prosikkhan Manual; by M.R. Islam.
 Computer Science; by France S.5th edition.
 Office XP reference manual.
 Windows manual.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION AND RURAL
SOCIOLOGY
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Course Title CODE
01 Rural Sociology RSC 101 1 0 1
02 Agricultural Extension AEX 401 1 1 2
Total 2 1 3
1. COURSE TITLE: RURAL SOCIOLOGY; CODE: RSC-101; CREDIT:

1+0
THEORY:
 Introduction : Definition of Sociology and Rural Sociology, Importance of Sociology , Scope/ Main-
task of Rural Sociology, Importance of Rural Sociology, Role of the Rural Sociologists, Methods and
tools of Rural Sociology, Tools of Data generation.
 Primary Concepts: Society, Community, Association, Institution, Group, Customs, Traditions,
Sanctions
 Socialization and Personality: Status-role, Norms and Values, Importance of socialization, Failure of
socialization process and the problems of faulty Socialization.
 Social Control: Definition and nature of social control, Types of social control, Agencies of social
control.
 Culture: Definition, Elements of culture, Characteristics of culture, Functions, Theory of Cultural Lag,
Ethnocentrism, Sub-culture, Cultural unity and difference, Acculturation, Counter culture, Culture and
Civilization.
 Social Institutions: Elementary Idea of family and Marriage, Education, Religion, Economics and
Political Institution, Formal and Informal Rural Institutions
 Social Stratification and Structure: Types and Functions, Basic and Nature, Rural Class-power
Structure, Forms and functions
 Social Change: Evolution, Progress and Development, Factors and Process, Causes of social change,
Resistance of social change
 Social Problems: Definition and characteristics of social disorganization, Causes of social
disorganization and Remedial measures, Major social Problems and remedial measures
 Rural Social Policy and Planning: Meaning and Contribution of Rural Sociology in Social Policy,
Objectives of Rural Planning, Pre-requisites, limitations and Obstacles of Effective Social Planning,
Application of Social Planning.
Books Recommended:
 Chittambar, J.B. 1997. Introductory Rural Sociology ( 2nd edition ) New Age Int: New Delhi . Doshi.S.I
.and jain P.C.2001 .Rural Sociology. Rawar publication: New Delhi. Raj, Hans 2000 Rural Sociology
(3rd edition) Surjeet Publication: New Delhi.
 Rogers EM. et al 1988.Social Change in Rural Societies : An Introduction to Rural Sociology Prentice-
Hall:NJ.
 Devi, Laxmi 1998 Rural Sociology. Anmol: New Delhi
 Chowdhary, Anwarullah 1982 Agrarian Social Relation and Development in Bangladesh Oxford & IBH
Publishing CO: New Delhi
 Jahangir, B, K, 1982, Rural Society, Power structure and Class Practice. CSS, University of Dhaka:
Dhaka.
 Hye , H.A. 1996. Below the line: Rural Poverty in Bangladesh UPL, Dhaka .Jansen, Erick G. Rural
Bangladesh: Competition for Scarce Resources (2"' Impression) UPL: Dhaka.
 Alamgir, M.K .1981 Land Reforms in Bangladesh, CSS, University of Dhaka: Dhaka.
2. COURSE TITLE: Livestock Extension Education; CODE: AEX
401; CREDIT: 1+1
THEORY:
 Introduction; Concept, Meaning and Principles of agricultural extension; Importance of
veterinary extension for livestock development in Bangladesh.
 Motivation: Concept and Meaning of motivation, Maslow's need theory and its implications
 Learning: Meaning of learning, Elements in learning situation, Laws of learning and their implications
in extension work.
 Teaching methods: Meaning, Classification, Advantages and Limitations of extension teaching
methods; Guides to effective teaching.
 Extension Communication: Concept of communication and process; Importance of communication in
extension work; Elements in the communication process, Barriers in communication
 Leadership; Meaning, Types and Forms of leadership, Importance of leadership, Qualities of a good
leader, Role of professional and local leaders.
 Diffusion and Adoption of Innovation: Innovation and i t s types: Elements of diffusion process;
Paradigm of innovation-decision process: Factors affecting diffusion an innovation, Innovativeness
and adopter categories and their characteristics.
 Extension Program Planning and Evaluation: Concept, Importance, Principles and Steps of
extension program planning for livestock development: Meaning, purpose, Principles and Steps of
monitoring and evaluation of programs/projects related to Veterinary extension work.
 Rural Women in Livestock Development: Role of women in livestock activities, importance of
involving women in livestock program for income generation.
PRACTICAL:
 Development Organizations: Agricultural organizations in Bangladesh with special emphasis on
livestock development.
 Lecture: Preparation and presentation of a lecture.
 Teaching Aids: Preparation of Poster, Flash cards AND Leaflet.
 Group Discussion Techniques: Brainstorming and Role playing.
 Data Collection: Methods of collecting data and preparation of an interview schedule.
 Survey: Conducting a survey on different aspects of farm animals in a village.
 Training Program: Preparation of a training program.
 Extension Field Trip: Seven (7) Extension field trips to Upazila Headquarters to be acquainted with
rural development activities with special emphasis on livestock.
 Assignment:
 Identification of common diseases of farm animals in a village and its salient features.
 Submission of Extension Field Trip Report
Text Books and Reference Books

 Dahama, O.P. and O.P. Bhatnagar 1980. Education and Communication for Development. 2nd edn. New
Delhi. Oxford and IBIS Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
 Kashem, M.A. 1992. Samprasaran Bijnan (Extension Science). Dhaka: The Bangladesh Packing
Press.
 Kashem, M.A. 2004. Fundamentals of Extension Education. Mymensingh: Lima Printing Press.
 Ray, G.L. 2006. Extension Communication and Management. 6 U revised and enlarged edition.
Naya Prokash, Kolkata.
 Rogers, E. M. 1995. Diffusion of .Innovation. 4th edn. New York: The Free Press.
 Samanta, R.K. (ed). 1990. Development Communication for Agriculture. New Delhi: B.R. ublishing
Corporation.
 Sandhu, A. S. 1993. A Text Book on Agricultural Communication: Process and Methods. New Delhi:
Oxford and IBH Pub Co. Ltd.
 Singh, R. 1994. Extension Education. Ludhiana: Sahitya Kala Prakashana.
 Supe, S. V. 2002. An Introduction to Extension Education. New Delhi: Oxford and 1BF1 Pub Co. Ltd.
 Wentling, T. 1993. Planning for Effective Training. Rome: FAO of the UN.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
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Course Title CODE
01 Livestock Production Economics LPE 302 1 1 2
02 Livestock Marketing 2 1 3
Total 3 2 5
1. COURSE TITLE: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION ECONOMICS; CODE: LEC-401; CREDIT:

1+1
THEORY:
 Introduction : Definition of Economics, Scope of Economics, Concept of micro and macro Economics,
Role and importance of economics in the field of veterinary science, Relationship between economics
and other social sciences
 Some Basic Concept: Goods: Definition and Classification of Goods, Wealth: Classification of Wealth,
Wealth and Welfare, Wants: Definition, Classification and features. Producer surplus, Consumer’s
surplus and social benefit.
 Theory of Utility: Definition of utility, Total utility, Marginal utility, Relationship between total and
marginal utility, Basic assumptions of marginal utility analysis, consumers equilibrium in respect of
income, price and substitution effects.
 Indifference curve: Definition Characteristics of indifference curve, marginal rate of substitution
(MRS), Budget line and consumers equilibrium, Changes in consumer’s equilibrium in respect of
income, price and substitution effects.
 Demand, Supply and Elasticity : Meaning of demand factors influencing demand faction, Law of
demand, demand Schedule, Demand curve, Slope of demand curve, why does the demand curve slope
downwards to the right, Exception to the law of demand, Extension and contraction of demand, Increase
and decrease of in demand causes of changes of demand Meaning of supply, factors influencing supply,
Supply function, low of supply schedule , supply curve, Exception to the law of supply, Equilibrium of
demand supply with illustrations. Elasticity of demand and supply, Types of elasticity, Measurement of
elasticity.
 Production and production function: Meaning of production, Brief ideas of factors of production,
Definition, Characteristics and efficiency of labor, Division of labor with its advantages and
disadvantages, Malthusian theory of population, Optimum theory of population. Definition and
characteristics of Capital, capital formation Concept of production function, law of diminishing return
or 3 stages of production, At which stages production is justified? Concept of Iso-product curve and
marginal rate of Technical substitution (MRTS) and Iso-Cost line.
 Cost and Revenue : Concept of the cost of production, Money cost, real cost, opportunity cost, fixed
cost, Variable cost, Total cost, Average cost, Marginal cost, Different cost curves in diagram
Relationship between AC & MC, Concept of total, Average and marginal revenue and relationship
between average and marginal revenue under perfect and imperfect competition.
 Market: Meaning of market, conditions of wide market, Classifications of market on the basis of area
time period and nature of competition, Equilibrium of as soon as possible firm under perfect
competition (short run and long run), Concept of price discrimination.
 Money and Banking: Concept of money, Concept and difficulties of barter system, Functions and
importance of money, Concept of value of money Quantity theory of money Fisher Equation, Definition
of Bank, Types of bank, Concept & functions of commercial and specialized bank in Bangladesh,
Functions, sources of fund system of credit delivery and recovery Grameen Bank in Bangladesh
 National Income: Meaning of National Income, concepts of National income, Methods of the
Measurement of National income, Measurement of national income in Bangladesh.
 International Trade: Meaning and classical theory of International Trade and Gains from International
trade in Bangladesh. GAAT, WTO, tax, freights C&F, LC, and MOU etc.
 Project: Definition of project, Project analysis tools, Data requirements, Procedures of project analysis:
Simple Rate of Return (SRR), Pay back period, Net Present Value (NPV), Cost Benefit Ratio (BCR).
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and their Advantages and disadvantages.
PRACTICAL:
 Sampling, Enterprise costing, Gross Margin Analysis, Calculation of Depreciation, Agricultural Project
Analysis, Farm survey and report writing.
2. COURSE TITLE: LIVESTOCK MARKETING; CODE: LMR-402; CREDIT: 2+1
THEORY:
 Introduction: Definition, scope, role and importance of marketing, Agricultural marketing as well as
Livestock marketing, Market vs marketing vs Selling, Explain-Marketing is complex and costly,
Marketing is productive.
 Marketing function : Definition, Classification and discussion, Relation between standardization and
grading, Basic concepts of Milk market, Buying and assembling of Milk, Milk processing,
Standardization, Grading and sampling of milk Difficulties of grading farm products in Bangladesh.
 Marketing cost and efficiency : Definition of marketing cost, Elements of marketing cost, conditions,
affecting marketing cost, How to reduce marketing cost, Definition of marketing efficiency, Categories
of marketing efficiency, How to improve marketing efficiency.
 Marketing margin & price spreads: Definition, Met margin, Total margin of price spreads, Farmer’s
share in retail price and Farmer’s net share.
 Marketing channel and intermediaries: Definition of marketing channel, Marketing intermediaries,
Classification of middlemen, Wholesaler, Retailer, Function of retailer, Importance of retailers,
Wholesaler Vs Retailer, is the wholesaler link necessary?
 Product marketing: Marketing systems of Livestock products (Beef cattle, Meat, Milk, Egg and
poultry-Broiler, Chicks etc.) marketing. Marketing systems of Livestock bi-products (Hides and Skins,
Skim and powdered milk etc).
 Cooperative marketing: Concept of Co-operative marketing, Activities, functions and performance of
some Co-operative Milk producers such as Milk producer’s Co-operative Union Ltd (Milk Vita), Savar
Dairy Farm, BRAC Center, Aftab Bohumukhi Farm Ltd. etc. Causes of failure of cooperative marketing
society, prerequisites for the success of cooperative marketing.
 Pricing of argil. Products: Peculiarities of agricultural products, Determination of market price of
perishable commodities, price determination under monopoly and duopoly.
 Advertisement: Definition, Role of advertisement in modern society, Advertisement media, Types of
marketing cost of advertisement, is advertisement wistful is advertisement profitable or Does
advertisement pay?
 Marketing problems: Identify the problems and prospects of livestock and livestock products
marketing in Bangladesh.
PRACTICAL:
 Marketing systems as well as marketing channels of livestock and their products i.e., cattle, beef and
beef products, poultry (day old chick, broiler, layer and duck) and poultry meat, egg, milk, hides and
skin, etc.
 Calculation of marketing margin.
 Test of market integration.
 Basic information about Kazi, Aftab, Milk vita etc.
 Field visit to poultry farm, dairy farm and feed industry to know the marketing system of livestock
product, finally report writing and group presentation.

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Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science

Total Credits 189

Grand Total (167+22) 189 CREDITS

 Theory 1 (one) credit = 1(one) lecture hour per week (Theory)

ABSTRACT OF CREDIT LOADS

Exam Marks CREDIT

Courses in the departments:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

DEPT. OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION AND RURAL SOCIOLOGY

DEPT. OF ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY

DEPT. OF PHYSIOLOGYAND PHARMACOLOGY

DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

4. Parasitology; Nemathelminthes and Malacology PNM-202 2 1 03

5. Systemic Pathology and Oncology SPT-301 2 1 03

6. Entomology and Acarology ENA-301 1 1 02

DEPARTMENT OF DAIRY AND POULTRY SCIENCE

DEPT. OF GENETICS AND ANIMAL BREEDING

DEPT. OF GENERAL ANIMAL SCIENCE AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY

FIRST YEAR-FIRST SEMESTER:

Course No. Subjects Paper Credit

ENG 101 Communicative English Theory 1

FIRST YEAR- SECOND SEMESTER:

Course No. Subjects Paper Credit

LMA 102 Livestock Management. Theory 2

Course No. Subjects Paper Credit

BCP 201 Basic and Circulatory Physiology Theory 1

SECOND YEAR-SECOND SEMESTER:

Course No. Subjects Paper Credit

SPH 202 Systemic Physiology Theory 2

Total Credit = 20 (13+7)

Course No. Subjects Paper Credit Hours

AZP 301 Avian, Zoo and Lab Animal Theory 1

Course No. Subjects Paper Credit

CAN 302 Comparative Anatomy & Neuro- Theory 0

Course No. Subjects Paper Credit

SUA 401 Surgical Anatomy Theory 0

LMR 402 Livestock Marketing Theory 2

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY:

1. COURSE TITLE: GROSS ANATOMY-1; CODE: GAN-101; CREDIT-2+1

2. COURSE TITLE: BASIC HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY; CODE: BHE-101; CREDIT-

3. COURSE TITLE: GROSS ANATOMY-II. CODE: GAN- 102. CREDIT: 2+1

4. COURSE TITLE: VET. SYSTEMIC HISTOLOGY; CODE: VSH-102; CREDIT 2+1.

5. COURSE TITLE: AVIAN ANATOMY. CODE: AAN-201 CREDIT: 0+1

7. COURSE TITLE: SURGICAL ANATOMY; CODE: SUA-401; CREDIT: 0+1

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1. COURSE TITLE: BASIC AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY. CODE: BCP-201; CREDIT:

2. COURSE TITLE: SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY. CODE: SPH-202; CREDIT: 2+1

3. COURSE TITLE: REGULATORY AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY. CODE: RRP-202;

Referral books for Physiology

5. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY. CODE: GPH-301; CREDIT: 2+1

6. COURSE TITLE: PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS. CODE: PHT-302; CREDIT: 2+1

7. COURSE TITLE: TOXICOLOGY. CODE: TOX-302; CREDIT: 2+1

Referral books for Pharmacology and Toxicology

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1. COURSE TITLE: BIOCHEMISTRY. CODE: BIC 201; CREDIT: 2+1

1. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PATHOLOGY-I. CODE: GPT-201; CREDIT: 2+1

 Methods of collection, Preservation, fixation, processing and staining of pathological Specimens.

2. COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PATHOLOGY-II AND NON INFECTIOUS PATHOLOGY.

3. COURSE TITLE: SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY, CODE: SPT-301, CREDIT:

4. COURSE TITLE: PATHOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. CODE: PID-302; CREDIT:

5. COURSE TITLE: AVIAN PATHOLOGY. CODE: APT-401; CREDIT: 1+1