B.V.Sc (Animal Nutrition)
Bachelor of veterinary sciences in Animal Nutrition

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B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition or Bachelor of Veterinary Science in Animal Nutrition is an undergraduate Veterinary Science course. It covers the basics of domestic animal nutrition from the fundamentals to feeds and feeding and ration balancing. Other topics can include the economics of animal agriculture, genetics, reproduction and nutrient absorption. Emphasis is placed on creation and analysis of the proper formulas used in animal feeding. Subject matter covers mammals and birds, this course, like most animal science program courses, is specifically interested in cattle, horses, pigs and poultry. The course is career orienting in nature that opens many jobs after its completion.

B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Eligibility     

• 10+2 or any other equivalent qualification with minimum 60% marks
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Colleges

• Assam Agricultural University
• Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agricultural Vishvavidyalaya
• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
• Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Course Suitability

• Course is suitable to learn the proper applications of holistic medicine to animals, what the benefits of these medicines are, how to tell if they're working and how to talk to pet owners about veterinary homeopathy.
• They should have strong communication skills, negotiation skills and ability to persuade others.
• Candidates must be able to use computer, work with specialized sales / customer relations software and databases.
• Applicants also have the ability to travel as they have to move on long drive again and again during the course and job as well.
• They should good time Manager both their own time and the time of others.

How is B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• Course is beneficial to introduce the students to the stages of domestic animal life, the function of nutrients and various applications of therapeutic nutrition, most notably prescription diets and foods.
• After passing the course applicants can go for further Master Degree and then for research studies.
• After passing the course they can become good operation manager such as watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• They can also provide advice on nutrition to farmers, other animal owners, veterinarians and government bodies.

B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Employment Areas

• Animal science professionals in government agencies
• Livestock and agricultural management
• Livestock production and nutrition
• Private companies
• Vertebrate pest management
• Wildlife conservation
• Zoos and animal welfare organizations

B.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Job Types

• Assist. - Senior Veterinarian
• Assist. (Scientist) - Live Stock Health and Nutrition
• Production Officer
• Stores Officer
• Animal Attendant (Walk-In)
• Poultry Nutritionist
• Teacher

Advance Courses in Animal Nutrition

• M.V.Sc. (Animal Nutrition)
• Ph.D. (Animal Nutrition)