Week Name Description
Page Quotations about Animal Rights
File Syllabus
11 April - 17 April Page Learning outcome
Page Animal Welfare - Introduction
Page Animal Welfare
Page Animal Cruelty Laws

Page Animal Cruelty Report

Page Circus Animal Cruelty
Page Animal Cruelty Statistics
Page Duties of AWO (Animal Welfare Officers)

Page AVMA Animal Welfare Principles
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18 April - 24 April Page Learning outcome
Page Role of veterinarians in animal welfare
Page Introduction
Page Management of Laboratory Animal Production and Maintenance Colonies
Page Veterinarians and Institutional Animal Ethics Committees
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25 April - 1 May Page Learning outcome
Page Ministry of Environment and Forests - Animal Welfare Division
Page Animal welfare organizations
Page Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
Page Constitution of the Board
Page Terms of office and conditions of service of members of the Board
Page Secretary and other employees of the Board
Page Funds of the Board
Page Functions
Page Power of the Board to make regulations
Page Policy of the Animal Welfare Board of India
URL Act and Rules
File Recognised AWO by AWBI
Page AWO in Tamilnadu
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2 May - 8 May Page Learning outcome
Page Acts and Rules
File PCA (Slaughter House) Amendment Rules, 2010
File ABC revised rules 2010
File Dog breeding, marketing and sale rules
File Pet shop rules, 2010
File Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2009
File The animal welfare act, 2011
File Cattle Trespass Act
Page The prevention of cruelty to animals act, 1960(59 of 1960)

URL Breeding of and Experiments on Animals (Control and Supervision )Amendment Rules, 2006
URL Reconstitution of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals(CPCSEA)
URL Breeding of and Experiments on Animals (Control and Supervision )Amendment Rules, 2005
URL The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Establishment and Regulation of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Rules, 2001
URL The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001
Page The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals( Slaughter House) Rules,2001
Page The Experiments On Animals( Control And Supervision) Rules,1968
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9 May - 15 May Page Learning outcome
URL The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Transport of Animals on Foot) Rules, 2001
URL The Breeding of and Experiments on animals (Control and Supervision) Amendment Rules, 2001
URL The Breeding of and Experiments on Animals (Control and Supervision) Rules, 1998
URL The Experiments on Animals (controls and Supervision) (Amendment) Rules, 1998
File The Prevention of Cruelty (Capture of Animals) Rules, 1972
URL The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Registration of Cattle Premises) Rules, 1978
URL The Transport of Animals Rules, 1978
URL The Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001
URL The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Application of Fines) Rules, 1978
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16 May - 22 May Page Learning outcome
Page Role and function of Controlling and Supervising Experiments in Animals (CPCSEA)
Role and function of Controlling and Supervising Experiments in Animals (CPCSEA)
Page CPCSEA guidelines for laboratory animal facility
Page Veterinary care
Page Quarantine, Stabilization and Separation
Page Surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and control of disease
File Operational Guidelines for Observance of Good Practices in CPCSEA
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23 May - 29 May Page Learning outcome
Page Animals Used for Experimentation
Page Cruelty to Animals in Laboratories
Page Information about Animal Testing
Page Animal Testing Is Bad Science: Point/Counterpoint
File PODCAST
30 May - 5 June Page Learning outcome
Page Introduction
File The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
File The wild life (protection) amendment act, 2002
Page Protection of wild life in nature and captivity
Page Conservation of National Parks and Sanctuaries
Page Strengthening of Wildlife Division and Consultancies
Page Ministry of Environment and Forests - Wildlife and conservation
Page Act
Page Bill
Page Rules
Page Notifications
Page Guidelines
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6 June - 12 June Page Learning outcome
Page Animals Used for Entertainment
Page Circus animals
Page Protection and welfare of performing animals
Page Prerforming animals rules, 1973
Page First Schedule
Page Second Schedule
Page Third Schedule
Page Fourth Schedule
File The Performing Animals Rules, 1973
File Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001
URL The Performing Animals (Registration) Amendment Rules, 2001
Page Instructions and conditions for issue of Certificate of Registration by AWBI under the Performing Animals (Registration) Rules 2001 under the PCA Act 1960
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13 June - 19 June Page Learning outcome
Page Working Animals
Page Types of work
Page Pack animals
Page Pack animals by region
Page Protection and welfare of working animate
Protection and welfare of working animate
File Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, 1965
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20 June - 26 June Page Learning outcome
Page Pet
Page Cruel Practices
Page Housing and Husbandry
Page Pet Health
Page Exercise, human contact, socialization, and training
Page Non-Social enrichment
Page Nutrition and health and behavior
Page Noise
File PODCAST
27 June - 3 July Page Learning outcome
Page Animal welfare in commercial livestock farming practices
Animal welfare in commercial livestock farming practices
Page The Prevention Of Cruelty To Draught And Pack Animals Rules,1965
Page Bullocks
Page Shelter and environment
Page Health care
Page Water, food and air
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4 July - 10 July Page Learning outcome
Page General Welfare of animals during transportation
Page Transport of Monkeys
Page Transport of Cattle
File Transport of Animals
Page Transport of equines
Page Transport of Sheep and Goats
Page Transport of Poultry by Rail, Road and Air
Page Transport of Pigs by Rail or Road
Page Special Consideration in transport to Overloading
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11 July - 17 July Page Learning outcome
Page Animal welfare during natural calamities and disaster management
Animal welfare during natural calamities and disaster management
Page Preparing For A Disaster: Planning For Pets And Livestock
Page Create a disaster kit
Page If you need to evacuate
Page If you must leave your pets behind
Page Disaster Preparedness for Livestock Owners
URL National Disaster Management - Ministry of Home Affairs
URL National Institute of Disaster Management
Page Disaster Risk Management Programme
File PODCAST
18 July - 24 July Page Learning outcome
Page Introduction
Page Legal duties of the veterinarians
Page Forensic and State Medicine Laws
Page Examination of blood-stains
Page Common offences against animals and laws related to these offences
Common offences against animals and laws related to these offences. Examination of living and dead animals in criminal cases
Page Examination of living and dead animals in criminal cases
Examination of living and dead animals in criminal cases.
Page Cruelly to the animals
Cruelly to the animals and bestiality
Page Bestiality (Zoophilia)
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25 July - 31 July Page Learning outcome
Page Soundness in Horses
Page How to protect your horse's delicate legs
Page Boot up
Page Avoid hard ground
Page Daily checks
Page Treat swellings or lameness quickly
Page Handle young legs with care
Page Regular shoeing and trimming
Page Joint-care supplements
Page Warm up gradually
Page Sufficient bedding
Page Outside living
Page Breeding Soundness Examination of the Dog
File PODCAST
1 August - 7 August Page Learning outcome
Page Post –mortem examination of vetero – legal case
Page Rules for PM Examination
Page Instruments – Required
Page Procedure for PM Examination
Page Ruminants
Page Swine

Page Canine and feline
Page Examination of organs
Page Submission of specimens in suspected cases of poisoning
Page Quantities of specimens to be sent
Page Containers for the material to be preserved
Page Preservative
Page Letter to the Chemical Examiner
Page Collection and submission of specimens for Histopathological examination
Page Post – mortem artifacts
Page PM – artifacts Classification
Page Post Morterm appearance of shock
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8 August - 14 August Page Learning outcome
Page Procedures on suspicion
Page Procedure for collection of material for chemical examination
Page Submission of specimens in suspected cases of poisoning
Page Procedure for dispatching of material for chemical examination
Page Submission of specimens in poisoning suspected cases
Page Minimum quantities of specimens to be sent for toxicological examination
Page Submission of specimens for Histopathological examination
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15 August - 21 August Page Learning outcome
Page Act
Page Rules
Page Notifications
File The prevention of cruelty to animals act, 1960 (59 of 1960)
Page Glanders and Farcy Act 1899 (13 of 1899).
Page Dourine Act 1910 (5 of 1910)
URL The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001
File The Livestock Importation Act , 1898
File The drugs and cosmetics act, 1940
URL The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Licensing of Farriers) Rules, 1965
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22 August - 28 August Page Learning outcome
Page Sudden or unexpected death
Page Chief signs of death

Page Causes of Sudden Death
Page Examination of Decomposed Animal
Page Examination of mutilated carcass
Page Rigor mortis
Page Cooling of Body
Page Hypostatic Congestion
Page Putrification
Page Assessing of timings of death
Page Drowning
Page Death from drowning
Page Death due to fresh water
Page Drowning in sea water (Hypertonic)
Page Mode of death in case of drowning
Page Lightning Stroke
Page Death from lightening stroke and electrocution
Page Causes
Page Symptoms

Page Causes of death and PM changes
Page Electrocution
Page Snake bite

Page Suffocation
Page Anemia
Page Symptoms of anaemia
Page Asphyxia
Page Etiology
Page Strangulation
File PODCAST
29 August - 4 September Page Learning outcome
Page Vetero-legal aspects of death
Page Coma
Page Causes of death
Page Symptoms
Page Syncope
Page Symptoms
Page Post mortem appearance
Page Asphyxia: Anoxia

Page Etiology
Page Symptoms
Page PM appearance
Page Examination of blood stains
Page Physical examination

Page Chemical examination

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5 September - 11 September Page Learning outcome
URL Supreme Court of India
Page Indian courts
Page Classes of magistrates
Page Sentence which magistrates may pass
Page Evidence

Page Witnesses
Page Rules for Giving Evidence
Page Volunteering of a Statement
Page Professional Secrets
Page Negligence
File PODCAST
12 September - 18 September Page Learning outcome
Page Euthanasia
Page Euthanasia with inhalants
Page Euthanesia with non inhalants or injectables
Page Euthanasia with physical methods
Page Request Form for Euthanasia
File PODCAST
19 September - 25 September Page Cattle Slaughter
Page Preparing livestock for slaughter
Page Restraint devices
Page Religious or ritual slaughter (Halal and Kosher)
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26 September - 2 October Page Learning outcome
Page Livestock Insurance in India
Page Requirements for Livestock Insurance
Page Insurance Policy
Page Rate of Premium
Page How to proceed for insurance claim
Page Claim forms
Page Claim documents
Page Valuable advice for livestock owners to get claim
Page Fees of the Veterinarian
Page Common malpractices in insurance claims
File PODCAST
3 October - 9 October Page Learning outcome
Page Principles of Veterinary Professional Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics
Page Veterinary Council of India
Page General Principles
Page Duties of Veterinarians to their Clients and Patients
Page Duties of Veterinarians to the Profession
Page Duties of Practitioners in Consultation
Page Duties of Veterinarians to the Public
Page Disciplinary Action
File PODCAST
10 October - 16 October Page Learning outcome

Page Doping
Page Vetero-legal Aspect of Doping-Procedure
Page Alteration of description
Page Bishoping in Horses
File PODCAST
17 October - 23 October Page Learning outcome
Page Definition
Page Incised wounds
Page Punctured Wounds (Stabs)
Page Lacerated wounds
Page Firearm wounds
Page Velocity of projectile
Page Distance of Firearm
Page Time of Firing
Page Vetero-legal aspects of wounds: Examination of the injured animal
Page Kind of Weapon and Age of Injury
Page Causes of death from wounds
Page Difference between Wounds Inflicted- during Life and After Death
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24 October - 30 October Page Learning outcome
Page Definition
Page Transport of Dogs and Cats
Page Transport of Monkeys
Page Transport of cattle
Page Transport of Equines
Page Transport of Sheep and Goats
Page 1. SCHEDULE-A
Page 2. SCHEDULE-B
Page 3. SCHEDULE-C
Page 4. SCHEDULE-D
Page 5. SCHEDULE-E
Page 6. SCHEDULE-F
Page 7. SCHEDULE-G
Page 8. SCHEDULE-H
Page 9. SCHEDULE-I
Page 10.SCHEDULE-J
Page Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001 NOTIFICATION
Page Transport of poultry by rail, road and air
Page Transport of pigs by rail on road
Page Miscellaneous
Page SCHEDULE-K
Page Transport of animals on foot rules, 2001
Page First Schedule
Page Second Schedule Authorization Certificate
File PODCAST
31 October - 6 November Page Learning outcome
Page Frauds in the sale of livestock
Page Frauds in the sale of Milk
Page Frauds in sale of Ghee
Page Frauds in the sale of meat
Page Identification of Meats
Page Physical examination
Page Chemical Examination

Page Antemortem inspection of meat
Page Post mortem examination of meat
Page Physical Characteristics of meat of various species
Page Adulteration of food or drink
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7 November - 13 November File Question Bank
Page Further reading
Page Reference Books
Page Related Links
Page Acknowledgement