Here is the Paper II: Veterinary Science syllabus from the VAS TNPSC 2025 PDF, converted into bold section titles with bullet points under each:
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PAPER II: VETERINARY SCIENCE (DEGREE STANDARD)
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UNIT – I: LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
Role of livestock in Indian economy
General management and housing of different species of livestock and poultry
Common tools used in animal farms
Importance of cleanliness and sanitation in animal farms
Breeding seasons, care of pregnant animals and young ones
Livestock farm records and record keeping
Common livestock and poultry diseases and their prevention
Animal welfare – ethics and issues
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UNIT – II: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY
Composition and nutritive value of milk and meat
Principles of preservation of milk and meat
Processing of milk and milk products – pasteurization, sterilization, homogenization
Common milk products – butter, ghee, cheese, ice-cream, khoa, condensed milk, milk powder
Processing of meat and meat products – sausages, curing, canning, freezing
Egg structure, quality, and preservation
By-products from slaughter house – hides, skins, bones, etc.
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UNIT – III: ANIMAL NUTRITION
Classification and composition of feedstuffs
Digestive system of ruminants and non-ruminants
Nutrients and their functions – carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, water
Feed additives and anti-nutritional factors
Conservation of fodder – hay, silage
Formulation of ration for livestock and poultry
Use of unconventional feed resources
Quality control of feed
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UNIT – IV: LIVESTOCK BREEDING AND GENETICS
Mendelian principles of inheritance
Qualitative and quantitative traits
Selection, mating systems
Methods of breeding – inbreeding, outbreeding, crossbreeding
Artificial insemination – advantages and limitations
Breeding policy of Tamil Nadu
Breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, and poultry – indigenous and exotic
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UNIT – V: VETERINARY ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Anatomy of different systems – skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, excretory, and nervous system
Structure and function of cell and tissues
Physiology of digestion, blood circulation, respiration, reproduction, excretion, and endocrine system
Male and female reproductive physiology
Biochemical constituents of body and their functions
Enzymes and hormones – classification and functions
Metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
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UNIT – VI: VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND TOXICOLOGY
Classification and characteristics of bacteria, virus, fungi
Culture media and methods
Common bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases
Principles of immunity and vaccination
Definition and classification of pathological conditions
Lesions in important infectious diseases
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Classification and action of drugs
Important toxins and antidotes
Residual effects of drugs and chemicals in animal products
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UNIT – VII: VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
Classification of parasites – protozoa, helminths, arthropods
Common parasitic diseases in livestock and poultry
Parasitic zoonoses
Methods of diagnosis, prevention, and control
Zoonotic diseases – bacterial, viral, parasitic
Milk hygiene and meat hygiene
Role of veterinarian in public health
Environmental hygiene
Epidemiology – definitions, types of studies, disease investigation, data collection, and analysis
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UNIT – VIII: VETERINARY GYNAECOLOGY, OBSTETRICS, AND ANDROLOGY
Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive system
Oestrus cycle, detection of oestrus
Breeding techniques – natural, AI
Common reproductive problems – infertility, anoestrus, repeat breeding
Pregnancy diagnosis
Dystocia – causes and management
Parturition and post-partum care
Male infertility – causes and treatment
Semen collection, evaluation, preservation
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UNIT – IX: VETERINARY SURGERY, RADIOLOGY, AND ANESTHESIOLOGY
Common surgical affections – wounds, abscess, hernia, prolapse, fracture
Surgical instruments and sterilization
Radiology – principles and applications
Anesthesia – general and local
Pre-operative and post-operative care
Principles of suturing
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UNIT – X: VETERINARY MEDICINE, ETHNO VETERINARY PRACTICES, AND JURISPRUDENCE
General and systemic medicine
Common diseases of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, and poultry
Nutritional and metabolic disorders
Mastitis, metabolic diseases
Management of emergency conditions
Common ethno veterinary medicines and their use
Laws related to veterinary practice
Animal diseases control act, animal cruelty prevention act
Duties and role of veterinarian in society
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