<p style="text-align:justify"><em>Fundamentals of Livestock and Poultry Management</em> is a structured and accessible resource that provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of managing livestock and poultry systems in the Indian context. Designed primarily for <strong>undergraduate students in veterinary and agricultural sciences</strong>, this book also serves as a practical reference for farmers, livestock extension workers, and professionals involved in animal husbandry.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Beginning with the <strong>economic significance of livestock</strong>, the book guides readers through foundational areas such as <strong>animal reproduction, housing, species-specific care</strong>, and <strong>nutritional strategies</strong>. It covers the management of a wide range of domestic animals&mdash;calves, heifers, milch animals, sheep, goats, pigs&mdash;as well as poultry types like <strong>broilers and layers</strong>. Special emphasis is placed on <strong>incubation, hatching, brooding</strong>, and the <strong>identification of Indian and exotic breeds</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Advanced topics include <strong>animal breeding and improvement</strong>, <strong>digestive physiology</strong>, <strong>feed classification</strong>, and <strong>nutrient functions</strong>. It also provides practical guidance on <strong>vaccination protocols</strong>, <strong>disease prevention</strong>, and the application of <strong>feed supplements and additives</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">With its focus on <strong>real-world applications</strong>, <strong>scientific depth</strong>, and <strong>localized relevance</strong>, this book bridges the gap between academic knowledge and field-level implementation. It empowers readers with the tools and understanding necessary to contribute to sustainable, efficient, and productive livestock and poultry systems.</p>

<p style="text-align:justify">1. Glossary and important concepts in Animal Science - <em>Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Ajeet Singh, Vipin Maurya</em>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align:justify">2. Role of livestock in the national economy - <em>Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Manish Kumar, Shashidhar K.S.</em><br /> 3. Male reproduction in farm animals - <em>Manish &nbsp;Kumar, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Ajeet Singh</em><br /> 4. Female reproduction in farm animals - <em>Manish Kumar, Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, , Kaustubh Kishor Saraf</em><br /> 5. Housing principles, space requirements for different species of livestock and poultry - <em>Vipin Maury, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Ajeet Singh</em><br /> 6. Management of calves, growing heifers and milch animals - <em>Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Manish Kumar Ajeet Singh</em><br /> 7. Management of sheep, goat and swine - <em>Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari, Santosh Marandi, &nbsp;Kaustubh Kishor Saraf</em><br /> 8. Incubation and hatching - <em>Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Manish Kumar, Vipin Maurya</em><br /> 9. Brooding management - <em>Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Manish Kumar, Ajeet Singh</em><br /> 10. Management of growers and layers - <em>Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Manish Kumar</em><br /> 11. Digestion and reproduction of poultry - <em>Manish Kumar, Mukesh Bharti, Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi</em><br /> 12. Important Indian and exotic breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, swine and poultry - <em>Anshuman Kumar, Amitosh Saxena, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari&nbsp;</em><br /> 13. Improvement of farm animals and poultry - <em>Anshuman Kumar, Vineeth M R, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari</em><br /> 14. Digestion in ruminant animals - <em>Manish Kumar, Thulasi Raman P, Anuradha Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi</em><br /> 15. Digestion in non-ruminant animals -<em> Manish Kumar, Thulasi Raman P, &nbsp;Mukesh Bharti, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi</em><br /> 16. Classification of feedstuffs - <em>Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey, Abhishek Kr. Singh and Mahesh M S</em><br /> 17. Proximate principles of feed - <em>Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey, Abhishek Kr. Singh and Mahesh M S</em><br /> 18. Nutrients and their functions - <em>Mahipal Choubey, Sandeep Kr. Chaudhary, Abhishek Kr. Singh</em><br /> 19. Feed ingredients for ration for livestock and poultry - <em>Mahipal Choubey, Abhishek Kr. Singh, Sandeep Kr. Chaudhary</em><br /> 20. Feed supplements and feed additives - <em>Abhishek &nbsp;Kumar Singh, Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey</em><br /> 21. Feeding of livestock and poultry - <em>&nbsp;Abhishek &nbsp;Kumar Singh, Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary, Mahipal Choubey , Punita Kumari</em><br /> 22. Introduction of livestock and poultry diseases - <em>Sakshi, Dayanidhi Jena, Saurabh Zingare</em><br /> 23. Prevention (including vaccination schedule) and control of important diseases of livestock and poultry - <em>Saurabh Zingare, Dayanidhi Jena, Sakshi</em></p>