M.Phil Animal Breeding and Genetics

Animal breeding is a fascinating discipline. It has long been recognised as one branch of arts and only recently it started to be recognised as a special branch of science. It is also one of the steps in the process of animal production, but it is the first step and fundamental to a sound animal husbandry. Application of improved methods of breeding, feeding, management and disease control during the last few decades has greatly increased the efficiency of production. Animal breeding is the application of genetics and physiology of reproduction to animal improvement. The purpose of animal breeding is not only to genetically improve individual animals but to improve whole animal population i.e. to improve future generations of animals. To achieve this, the breeder is provided with two important tools: Selection and Breeding. These two tools are the decision making in livestock improvement. Selection decides which animals are going to become parents to produce offspring for the future generation and breeding decides which males should be mated with which females. Therefore improvement in type, production, longevity, regularity of breeding etc. as well as the ability to transmit these desirable qualities to many progenies can be expected through application of proper selection and systems of breeding.

Core Courses

  • Computational Genetics and Bioinformatics
  • Advanced Animal Biotechnology
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Animal Breeding
  • Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology
  • Biotechnology in Animal Breeding
  • Biostatistics in Animal Genetics
  • Animal Breeding Methods and Strategies
  • Molecular Genetics and Genomics
  • .Population Genetics
  • Quantitative Genetics

Eligibility Criteria

  • 16 years of schooling or 4 years education (130 credit hours) after HSSC /F.A /F.Sc./Grade 12 equivalents. Minimum 2nd Div. with 50% marks according to annual system
  • minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 according to the semester system from a recognized University in related field of study.

Scope

A career in Animal Breeding and Genetics offers a wide range of job opportunities across various sectors, including agriculture, biotechnology, academia, and government. The field is essential for improving animal productivity, health, and sustainability, making it a critical component of the livestock and animal science industries. Below are key job roles and career paths available in this fieldAnimal Geneticist

  • Animal Breeder
  • Livestock Production Manager
  • Research Scientist (Animal Genetics)
  • Animal Reproductive Technologist
  • Conservation Geneticist
  • Veterinary Geneticist
  • Bioinformatics Specialist (Animal Genetics)

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