M.V.Sc Poultry Science

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Master of Veterinary Science in Poultry Science

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.V.Sc Poultry Science or Master of Veterinary Science in Poultry Science is a Post-Graduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Poultry Science or farming is the activity of keeping domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese for meat or eggs as a subgenre of animal husbandry. The Poultry Science course must also be completed within two years. Students who complete the Master of Veterinary Science program in Poultry Science have several job opportunities ranging from agriculture to industry.

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Eligibility

  • Candidates should have completed a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized University in respective subjects like Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (4yrs) / Bachelor of Science in Biology / Bachelor of Science with IDD, (Animal Husbandry) / Bachelor of Science in Dairying / Bachelor of Science in Animal Science / B.V.Sc or related fields in the science stream.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Poultry Science Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects of Study

1

Animal Production Management

2

Fundamental Genetics

3

Livestock Production Management

4

Poultry Nutrition

5

Statistics

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Semester-II

1

Animal Physiology

2

Animal Health and Hygiene

3

Computer Orientation

4

Poultry Breeding

5

Poultry Diseases

6

Statistics-II

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Semester-III

1

Egg Technology

2

Hatchery Management

3

Poultry Feed Technology

4

Poultry Meat Technology

5

Poultry Farm Management

6

Research Methodology

7

Seminar

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Semester-IV

1

Dissertation

 

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Colleges

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Course Suitability

  • They should be able to handle chickens, identify and sex them, monitor and prevent poultry disease, manage egg hygiene by cleanliness or fumigation, incubate eggs, collect and store fertile eggs for hatching, and operate the hatchery.
  • Candidates have also expressed an interest in managing hatchery unit operations, cleaning out sheds, and co-coordinating and assessing unit performance.
  • Operating specialist poultry facilities, gear, and equipment, fumigating poultry sheds, and setting up shedding for day-old hens are other essential abilities.
  • Applicants interested in conducting research investigations are also eligible for the course.

How is the M.V.Sc Poultry Science Course Beneficial?

  • They can pursue a Ph.D. degree in the respective discipline. The IVRI provides students with a Ph.D. program in poultry science, as well as scholarships.
  • Poultry Science specialists will find plenty of work prospects in the poultry business.
  • They might work for companies that are run by the Indian government, or they can create their own businesses. Many private-sector companies also provide excellent career prospects.

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Employment Areas

  • Chick Sales Companies 
  • Educational Institutes
  • Logistics Departments
  • Meat Markets
  • Poultry Farms
  • Poultry Consultancy Offices

M.V.Sc Poultry Science Job Types

  • Production Manager
  • Production Supervisor
  • Product Development Executive
  • Sales Executive / Officer
  • Teacher & Lecturer