Origin and History of Biotechnology; Molecular biology and Genetic Engineering; Transgenic animal technology; Principles and techniques used in animal reproduction: Semen technology, Artificial insemination; Superovulation; Surgical and ultra sound guided oocyte retrieval; In vitro maturation of oocytes; In vitro fertilization, Intra-cytoplasmic spermatozoa injection; Invitro embryo culture; Embryo transfer
Biotechnology principles and techniques used in animal nutrition: Use of molecular techniques to study and manipulate rumen function; Reduction of Methanogenesis. Use of nuclear and colorimetric techniques for the estimation of rumen microbial protein supply; Use of nuclear and related techniques for predicting and improving the efficiency of feeding ruminants on tanniniferous tree foliage; Biodegradation of lignocellulosic materials.
Biotechnology in Animal health; Biotechnology and safety
- Teacher: Satish Kumar