Scientific Animal Breeding and Management is a comprehensive and forward-looking volume that explores the rapid transformation of the global livestock sector through scientific innovation and sustainable practices. With rising demand for animal products driven by population growth and changing dietary patterns, the book highlights the critical role of advanced technologies in modern animal science. It covers key areas such as precision livestock breeding, genomics, proteomics, and molecular diagnostics, offering insights into trait selection, disease control, and reproductive efficiency.

The book also presents emerging assisted reproductive technologies including IVEP, sperm sexing, and genome editing, alongside strategies for conserving indigenous genetic resources and promoting circular economy practices in dairy farming. Special emphasis is placed on sustainable livestock management, pig husbandry, and gut health optimization. Integrating traditional knowledge with cutting-edge tools like AI and multi-omics, this volume serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals aiming to advance sustainable and productive animal husbandry systems.

Dr. Varinder Singh Raina, Graduated in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry in 2012 from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, completed post-graduation in Animal Genetics and Breeding in 2015 from the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. He did his Ph.D in 2018 from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. Dr. Raina is currently working as Scientist-C, ICMR-NARFBR, Hyderabad on developing animal models for communicable and non-communicable diseases and preclinical studies write on small ruminants and porcines. He has developed a GLP compliant Small Ruminants and Porcine division at ICMR-NARFBR, Hyderabad. He has attended numerous national and international conferences and has authored more than 20 scientific publications.

Dr. Mamta Pandey, is a veterinary biotechnologist and biochemist. She has earned her doctoral degree in 2016 from GADVASU, Ludhiana and master’s degree in 2012 from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. With a strong background in biomedical sciences, she has been actively contributing to translational research and laboratory animal sciences, with a focus on developing innovative diagnostic and research tools for infectious diseases. Her work supports a wide spectrum of studies, from vaccine development, drug discovery to immunological investigations. Dr. Pandey has authored research articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been actively involved in capacitybuilding initiatives, workshops, and collaborative projects at both national and international levels.

Dr. Aneet Kour, She has earned her masters and doctoral degree from NDRI, Karnal and presently working as Scientist at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad. Dr. Kour works on selection and genetic improvement programme in livestock and poultry; Bayesian genetic estimation for important economic traits in poultry and other livestock populations. She has extensive experience in genomic study of diversity and evolution through genomic diversity estimation and selection signatures identification for pursuing genome-based selection. She has authored research articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been actively involved in capacity-building initiatives, workshops, and collaborative projects.

Dr. Irfan Ahmad Mir, Graduated in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry in 2009 from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, and completed post-graduation in Veterinary Microbiology in 2011 from SKUAST-Jammu. Earned a PhD in Veterinary Microbiology as a DST-Inspire SRF from Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner. His core expertise lies in preclinical studies using large animal models, OECD-compliant studies, and GLP-aligned research, with a strong focus on the health monitoring of lab animals, ethical research, research oriented towards development of rodent and NHP models for communicable and non-communicable diseases. He has worked extensively on genotyping, virulence characterization, and AMR gene determinants in major pathogens.

Dr. Anbazhagan S, completed his undergraduate studies at TANUVAS, Tamil Nadu, and obtained his postgraduate and Ph.D degree from ICAR-IVRI, Uttar Pradesh. He has expertise in working with risk group 2 and 3-level zoonotic pathogens. Dr. Anbazhagan is experienced in the development of genomeedited vaccines for BSL3 bacterial pathogens. He has conducted numerous small and large animal experiments for newly developing vaccine candidates for zoonotic and veterinary pathogens. His multidisciplinary approach displays a comprehensive understanding of veterinary microbiology and one health, contributing significantly to the understanding and development of strategies against infectious agents.

Dr. Gunaji Balkrishna Kumbhar, Completed Bachelor’s in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry from Udgir Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal Fishery Science University Nagpur in 2008, followed by postgraduation in Animal Reproduction Gynecology and Obstetrics from Parbhani Veterinary college, MAFSU Nagpur. Dr. Kumbhar is working as Scientist-C, ICMR-NARFBR, Hyderabad and is working extensively on equines and canines with special emphasis on new drugs and medical device testing. He has more than 15 years of experience in breeding and management of the large and small animals. Dr. Kumbhar also has expertise on developing new surgical models for the medical device validations.

Chapter 1: Importance of Longitudinal Data Analysis in Poultry Breeding
Aneet Kour and U. Rajkumar

Chapter 2: Genomics Era: Future of Animal Breeding
Varinder Singh Raina, Gunaji Balkrishna Kumbhar, Anbazhagan S, Nandini, Manjunathachar H. V. and Arun Pratap Singh

Chapter 3: Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Improving the Accuracy and Field Applicability
Abhijeet Fernandes, Gitesh Saini, Rubina Baithalu and Mamta Pandey

Chapter 4: Recent Developments in Estrus Detection Methods in Dairy Cows
Neeraj and Raj Duggavathi

Chapter 5: Advanced Molecular Assays for Diagnosis of Animal Diseases
Kumaragurubaran Karthik, Manimuthu Prabhu and Marappan Arthanari Eswaran

Chapter 6: Advanced Proteomics in Animal Health and Reproduction
Munna Lal Yadav and Mamta Pandey

Chapter 7: Recent Advances in Pig Management
Prajwalita Pathak, Gunjan Gogoi and N. H. Mohan

Chapter 8: Sustainable Management of Livestock Genetic Resources
Amod Kumar and Akanksha Chaudhary

Chapter 9: Strategies to Utilize Farm Waste at Organized Dairy Farm
Narender Kumar, Amandeep and Preeti R