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We are very glad to present the book ZO–226 ‘Economic Zoology’ in the hands of SYBSc students. The book is strictly written and complied according to the NEP 2020 syllabus...

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Economic Zoology
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We are very glad to present the book ZO–226 ‘Economic Zoology’ in the hands of SYBSc students. The book is strictly written and complied according to the NEP 2020 syllabus framed by the Board of Studies in Zoology, KBC NMU Jalgaon, for Second year B.Sc. to be implemented from June 2025 and is written in lucid, simple language giving exhaustive details. Questions of various types are included at the end of each chapter. This will help in generating interest and thorough understanding of the subject. We hope, this book will be useful for the students and teachers. We offer our sincere thanks to Shri. Rangrao Patil of Prashant Publications, Jalgaon for his keen interest in publishing this book. We are also thankful to Mr. Sunil Pandhare for Typesetting and also due to for bringing out this book in time. The constructive suggestions from students and faculty members for improving the quality of the book will be solicited.

Unit 1………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Definition and Scope of Economic Zoology
1.1 Definition of economic zoology
1.2 Importance of economic zoology in agriculture and food production
1.3 Scope of economic zoology: livestock, poultry, fishery, apiculture,
sericulture, and lac culture.
Unit 2………………………………………………………………………………………..17
Economic Zoology : Lac Culture
2.1 Introduction, Systematic Position and Host Plants of Lac Insect
2.2 Morphology and life cycle
2.3 Secretion, Cultivation, Uses and Composition of Lac
2.4 Lac Crop and Pruning
2.5 Natural enemies, prevention and control
2.6 Economic importance of Lac Industry in India
Unit 3………………………………………………………………………………………..36
Economic Zoology: Poultry
3.1 Poultry: Introduction and Scope
3.2 Species of Hens (Classification) a. Asil (Aseel) b. Brahma
3.3 Housing and equipment of poultry (Feeders; Heaters or Brooders;
Incubator with Controller; Egg Tray; Ventilation Fan; Laying Nest; Egg
Washer; Water Pots and Drinkers; Cages and Coops; Dressing Machine;
Beak trimmer; Sprayer)
3.4 Poultry nutrition; Poultry diseases; Poultry care management
3.5 Economic importance of egg, flesh, bones, manure

Unit 4………………………………………………………………………………………..51
Economic Zoology: Goatary
4.1 Introduction and Scope of Goatary
4.2 Indian breeds, distribution and characteristics
4.3 Common Goat diseases their diagnosis and treatment in goats:
Bacterial Disease – Brucellosis; Fungal Disease – Ringworm; Viral
Disease – Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR); Parasitic Disease – Coccidiosis
4.4 Economics of goatary
References…………………………………………………………………………………76

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