Animal Husbandry Admission 2025, Placements, Result, Exams

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Animal husbandry courses in India are provided by Agricultural Universities in India. Animal husbandry is a branch of agriculture specialising in breeding and raising livestock (domestic animals). Since, Indian economy is largely an agrarian one, animals form an important part of the revenue. Major animal products obtained include milk, egg, meat and wool. India is ranked amongst the top producers of these products. Livestock also provides raw material through by-products which include hides, skins, blood, bone, fat, etc.

The study of this field includes all or few of these –

  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Physiology
  • Livestock Production and Management
  • Genetics and Animal Breeding

Few of the specialized fields

  • Sheep Development
  • Poultry
  • Piggery
  • Fodder Development
  • Livestock Insurance

Job Types

  • Director
  • Farm Manager
  • Subject Matter Specialist
  • Technical Sales Executive
  • Veterinarian
  • Research Assistant
  • Animal Husbandry Technician

Employment Areas

  • Poultry Farms
  • Dairy Farms
  • Sheep
  • Rabbit Farms
  • Race Clubs
  • Stud Farms
  • Veterinary Hospitals
  • Animal Husbandry Clinics
  • Aviaries
  • Meat Processing Industries

The average salary of a typical professional ranges between Rs.12,000 – Rs.17, 000 per month. A livestock development officer earns around Rs. 14,000 depending on position and experience. A professor in a university earns around 15,000 per month. Technologist and researchers earn up to 20,000 per month.