Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Constituent Department of Bihar Agricultural University,Sabour
About Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics was one of the constituent units of the Major department "Animal Husbandry" which included Animal Breeding & Genetics, Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. This department became an independent identity in 1950 which consisted of Genetics, Animal Breeding, A.I. and Statistics. Later on, Artificial insemination was attached with the deptt. of Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology. This department has been actively engaged in UG and PG teaching, need based researches and extension activities through different ways.
To teach genetic principles and its application in breeding of livestock and avian species along with Biostatistics and Elementary Computer Application to undergraduate & postgraduate students.
To conduct need based researches for genetic improvement of Livestock and Avian resources through formulation of appropriate breeding strategies.
Transfer of outcomes (technologies/package of practices) of the researches in the laboratory to the livestock and poultry breeders.
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Common queries about Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Where is the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics located?
The Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics is an academic teaching department of Bihar Agricultural University,Sabour, located in Sabour, Bihar, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics are conducted as per Bihar Agricultural University,Sabour guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Bihar Agricultural University,Sabour.