Unit III: Veterinary Science Basics – ICAR AIEEA PG ABM Exam-Focused Guide
This Unit covers basic veterinary science topics asked in the ICAR AIEEA PG ABM exam. Focus is on general awareness, zoonotic diseases, livestock health, and relevant current affairs—not clinical depth.
📌 1. Veterinary Gynecology (Basic Awareness)
- Estrous cycle: Reproductive cycle in female animals.
- Artificial Insemination (AI): Used to improve livestock breeding.
- Common terms: anestrus, heat detection, parturition.
📌 2. Veterinary Microbiology
- Common infectious diseases: Brucellosis, Anthrax, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
- Brucellosis is zoonotic – spreads to humans from infected animals.
📌 3. Pathology & Parasitology (Factual Info)
- Internal parasites: liver flukes, roundworms – affect digestion and growth.
- External parasites: ticks, mites – cause skin irritation and spread diseases.
- Awareness of post-mortem signs and common symptoms is enough.
📌 4. Veterinary Surgery (Surface-Level)
- Basic procedures: dehorning, castration, cesarean in animals.
- Names of surgical tools: scalpel, forceps, sutures.
📌 5. Veterinary Public Health
- Zoonotic diseases: Rabies, Tuberculosis, Leptospirosis.
- Public health focus: milk hygiene, meat inspection, safe disposal of carcasses.
📌 6. Pharmacology & Toxicology (Awareness Only)
- Common drugs: Antibiotics (penicillin), Dewormers (albendazole).
- Poisoning: Nitrate toxicity, pesticide exposure – symptoms and first aid only.
📌 7. Current Affairs in Veterinary Science (ABM-Relevant)
- ⚠️ Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) – Viral disease affecting cattle; outbreaks in India (2022–24).
- 💉 FMD Control Programme – Part of NADCP (National Animal Disease Control Programme).
- 🦠 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) – Detected in some Indian states during winters.
- 🐄 Rashtriya Gokul Mission – For indigenous cattle breed improvement.
- 🌍 World Zoonoses Day – Observed on July 6 every year.
📘 Recommended Resources
- ICAR PG ABM Guide – NIPA / R. Gupta
- ICAR e-Courses Portal – Veterinary summaries
📝 Quick Revision Tips
- Focus on diseases, schemes, zoonoses, and terminology – not surgical steps.
- Use previous year MCQs to identify frequently repeated questions.
- Make flashcards with disease names, vectors, and symptoms.
🔔 Final Note
The examples and topics listed here are provided to help you understand the basics of Unit III. You are strongly advised to study all subtopics mentioned in the official ICAR AIEEA PG Agri-Business Management syllabus and refer to previous year question papers for better focus.
