Satish Kumar Jindal

This book has been specifically written to serve as a textbook of physiology for students at veterinary colleges, schools, and for veterinary technicians. Additionally, it will be of interest to individuals seeking information about domestic animals. The aim of the book is to provide a clear and concise account of the physiological functioning of various systems in domestic animals. When appropriate, examples from both human and non-domestic animals, such as rats and rabbits, have been used to illustrate key concepts. Physiology has evolved into a vast field of study, and this book covers the subject matter based on the most recent syllabus determined by the Veterinary Council of India for veterinary graduates. Additionally, the book addresses a wide range of challenges faced by veterinary and animal science students, providing a comprehensive yet representative description of these challenges.

The future of goats as a domestic animal appears to be promising due to their ongoing usefulness and ability to generate new information for sustainable and profitable maintenance. Compared to cattle or buffalo farming, goat farming requires less initial capital and maintenance costs. Moreover, goats have a higher reproductive rate than cattle or buffaloes. In addition, goats can thrive on marginal lands that may not be suitable for other livestock species.This book specifically focuses on goat production in India, but it also includes information from around the world. Goats have played a significant role in research and development programs aimed at poverty alleviation through the use of small ruminants. However, the results of research are of little use if they are not disseminated. Therefore, this book is an important part of the strategy for disseminating and promoting research results to benefit poor and under-resourced farmers.Overall, this publication is expected to serve as a valuable reference source for anyone with an interest in goats.

Goats hold significant potential for future domestication due to their versatile nature and ability to sustain and thrive in a more eco-friendly manner. In contrast to cattle or buffalo farming, goat rearing necessitates less initial and ongoing capital investment. Moreover, goats exhibit a higher reproductive rate compared to cattle or buffaloes, which makes them better suited for farming on marginal lands where other livestock may not survive.This book provides a comprehensive overview of goat production, with a particular emphasis on India. It also incorporates relevant information from global sources. Goats have played a pivotal role in research and development initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation through the utilization of small ruminants. For research findings to be beneficial, they must be disseminated widely, and this book serves as a means of promoting and sharing research outcomes to benefit underprivileged and resource-constrained farmers.This book is expected to serve as a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in goats.

This textbook on the physiology of animals is designed to be a useful resource for introductory-level animal physiology courses in colleges of agriculture, zoology, veterinary medicine, and animal sciences. The book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the functioning of various systems in domestic animals. When appropriate, examples from both human and non-domestic animals, such as rats and rabbits, are used to illustrate key concepts. Given the vast nature of the field of physiology, this book covers and explains the following topics in depth: Nature and Scope of Physiology, Body Fluids: Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance, Respiration, Blood, Circulatory System, Structure & Functions of the Kidney, Rumen Function, Digestion & Metabolism, Vitamins and Minerals, Endocrine Glands and Their Secretions, Reproduction in the Male, Female Reproduction, Lactation, Nervous System, Bone, Skin and Special Senses, and Physiology of Temperature Regulation.

The present textbook has been designed to serve as a valuable resource for elementary animal physiology courses offered at colleges of agriculture, zoology, veterinary and animal sciences. It is the aim of this textbook to provide a clear and concise explanation of the functioning of the various systems of domestic animals in all its chapters. Whenever deemed appropriate, the textbook has made use of examples from both human and non-domestic animals such as rats and rabbits. As a discipline, physiology has grown to encompass a wide range of topics.The textbook delves deeply into the following areas:The nature and scope of physiologyThe composition and regulation of body fluids, including water, electrolytes, and acid-base balanceRespirationBlood and the circulatory systemThe structure and function of the kidneyThe function of the rumenDigestion and metabolismVitamins and mineralsThe endocrine system and its secretions Reproduction in malesFemale reproductionLactationThe nervous systemThe physiology of bone, skin, and special sensesThe regulation of body temperature.

The present publication provides a comprehensive examination of animal biotechnology and its various applications in veterinary medicine and pharmaceuticals, as well as in the improvement of animal feed production. Transgenic technologies have been utilized to enhance milk production and meat production in farm animals, as well as to establish models for human diseases. Transgenic animals are also employed for the production of proteins for medical use in humans. Biotechnology has been utilized to facilitate xenotransplantation from animals to humans. Genetic engineering has been performed on farm animals, and nuclear transfer technology has become an essential and favored method for cloning animals. Biotechnology has the potential to be utilized in the management of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, avian influenza, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The most significant biotechnology-based products comprise vaccines, particularly genetically engineered or DNA vaccines. Gene therapy for diseases in pet animals is a rapidly developing field, as many of the technologies employed in clinical trials with humans were first developed in animals, and many of the diseases in cats and dogs are similar to those in humans. RNA interference technology is now being used in research related to veterinary medicine. Molecular diagnosis is playing an increasingly significant role in veterinary practice. Polymerase chain reaction and its modifications are considered to be essential. Fluorescent in situ hybridization and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are also widely used. Newer biochip-based technologies and biosensors are also finding their way into veterinary diagnostics. This book attempts to unravel the mysteries of biotechnology as it pertains to animal health and production.

This book provides a comprehensive examination of animal biotechnology and its practical applications in the fields of veterinary medicine, pharmaceuticals, and animal food production. Transgenic technologies are widely utilized in enhancing milk production and meat yield in farm animals, as well as in developing models for human diseases. Transgenic animals also play a crucial role in the production of proteins for human medical use. In addition, biotechnology facilitates xenotransplantation from animals to humans, and genetic engineering is commonly employed in farm animals. Nuclear transfer technology has emerged as a preferred method for cloning animals. The potential applications of biotechnology in managing animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, avian flu, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy are significant. Vaccines, particularly genetically engineered or DNA vaccines, are among the most important biotechnology-based products. Gene therapy for diseases in pet animals is a rapidly evolving field, as many of the technologies utilized in human clinical trials were initially developed in animals, and many of the diseases affecting cats and dogs are similar to those in humans. RNA interference technology is increasingly being employed in veterinary research. Molecular diagnosis, including polymerase chain reaction and its modifications, fluorescent in situ hybridization, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, is playing an important role in veterinary practice. Newer biochip-based technologies and biosensors are also being utilized in veterinary diagnostics. This book aims to elucidate the complexities of biotechnology as they pertain to animal health and production.