ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS
By-products derived from farm animals include hides and skin, fur, wool, feathers, horns, milk, eggs, meat, tail of animal, bone, blood and manure (dung). 1) HIDES AND SKIN Hides and skin are derived from the skin of cattle, sheep,…
MAIN REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES IN FARM ANIMALS
Hormones are chemical substances which co-ordinate the activities of the body. They are secreted by ductless glands in the body and transferred through the blood to the target organs on which they exert their effects. Hormones . concerned with reproduction…
PROCESS OF EGG FORMATION IN POULTRY
The process of egg formation is controlled by hormones. The egg is formed partly in the ovary and partly in the oviduct. Ovary: The yolk is secreted by the ovary and enclosed in a follicle. The yolk increases in size…
LACTATION IN FARM ANIMALS
This is the period during which the female animal releases milk from its udder immediately after parturition and thereafter. The milk is used to feed the young ones. It is under the control of hormone, i.e, decrease in progesterone and…
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