Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding
Dr. Bijendra Narayan Shahi
Professor
Research Areas/Areas of interest
- Animal Breeding and Molecular Genetics
Research Projects
On Going Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | PI/Co-PI | Funded by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Network Project on Animal Genetic Resources – Characterize/Conserve the Animal Genetic Resources of Uttarakhand | PI | ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal |
| 2. | AICRP on Frieswal Cattle (Field Progeny Testing) | Co-PI | ICAR-CIRC |
| 3. | Intervention of Improved agricultural technologies for transforming agriculture for enhancing farmers income in Uttar Pradesh | Co-PI | U.P. Council of Agricultural Research |
Previously Executed Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | PI/Co-PI | Funded by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | North – Western Himalayan Bio-informatics Grid “Comparative genome sequencing for identification of valuable genes in indigenous Badri cow (Hill Cattle) of Uttarakhand” | Co-PI | DBT |
| 2. | All India Coordinated Research Project on Sahiwal DRU | Co-PI | ICAR, New Delhi |
| 3. | Integrated Farming System & Human Resources Planning & Management for Livelihood security and capacity building of tribal community in Uttarakhand | Associated Scientist | ICAR, New Delhi |
| 4. | All India Coordinated Research Project on Uttarakhand Goats | Co-PI | ICAR, New Delhi |
| 5. | Bt Seed Feeding Studies in Lactating Buffaloes | Co-PI | University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka |
| 6. | Export standards, guidelines and promotion for Natural Agriculture Products | Co-Project Leader / Consultant / Member | APEDA, Govt. of India |
| 7. | Training Modules for Gaushala Managers/workers on Management of Gaushala and preparation of useful products from cow urine and dung | Co-Coordinator | Animal Welfare Board of India |
Selected Research Publications
- Rahman, Javid Ur; Kumar, D.; Singh, S.P.; Shahi, B.N.; Ghosh, A.K.; Dar, A.H. and Oshin Togla. (2025). Genome wide association studies of milk composition traits in indicine Badri cattle using ddRAD sequencing approach. Tropical Animal Health Production. 57(10):1-13.
- Rahman, Javid Ur; Kumar, D.; Singh, S.P.; Shahi, B.N.; Ghosh, A.K.; Dar, A.H. and Tarannum Jahan. (2025). Genome wide association studies revealed genomic regions associated with production and reproduction traits in indicine cattle. The Nucleus. 69: 149-60.
- Sarma, Olympica; Barwal, R.S.; Rather, Mubashir Ali; Singh, C.B.; Kumar, D.; Ghosh, A.K. and Shahi, B.N. (2025). Performance evaluation and trends estimation of production and reproduction traits in Freiswal cattle under field progeny testing. The Indian Journal of Animal Science. 95(3): 212-220.
- Sarma, O.; Barwal, R. S.; Rather, M. A.; Ghosh, A. K. and Shahi, B. N. (2025). Estimation of Least Squares Means and Non-genetic Factors for Reproduction Traits in Frieswal Cattle under Field Progeny Testing. Indian J. Anim. Res. doi:10.18805/IJAR.B-5456.
- Rahman, Javid Ur; Kumar, D.; Singh, S.P.; Shahi, B.N.; Ghosh, A.K.; Kumar, Anil; Dar, A.H.; Ahmad, S.F.; Pathak, Abhishek; Verma, M.K. (2024). Genetic diversity, population structure analysis and codon substitutions of Indicine Badri cattle using ddRAD sequencing. 3 Biotech 14(2): 46.
- Rahman, Javid Ur; Kumar, D.; Singh, S.P.; Shahi, B.N.; Ghosh, A.K. (2023). Genome-wide identification and annotation of SNPs and their mapping in candidate genes related to milk production and fertility traits in Badri cattle. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 55(2):117.
- Girimal, Dhanraj; Kumar, D.; Shahi, B.N.; Ghosh, A. K.; Kumar, Sundip. (2022). Sire evaluation using conventional methods and animal models in Sahiwal cattle. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 92 (4): 492-496.
- Arya, Vineeta; Shahi, B. N.; Kumar, D.; Barwal, R.S.; Kumar, Sunil; Gautam Lokesh. (2020). Comparison of lactation curve models for fortnightly test day milk yield. Indian Journal of Animal Science. 90(3):140-144.
- Sarma, Momi; Shahi, B. N.; Kumar, D.; Kumar, Sundip; Barwal, R.S. (2018). Assessing genetic variability in Udaipuri goat using microsatellite markers. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 88(5): 620-622.
- Ganie, Z.A.; Kumar, D.; Kumar, Sundip; Shahi, B.N.; Ghosh, A.K. (2017). Genetic diversity analysis of Chaugarkha goat using microsatellite markers. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 87(1): 122-124.
Awards/Honours
- Young Scientist Award for outstanding contribution in Animal Genetics & Breeding, conferred by JMD Education Society, U.P. in 2016.
- Best Poster Presentation Award – ISAGB held at IVRI, Izatnagar, U.P. in 2017.
- Excellence in Teaching Award in National Agriculture Convention at Rajasthan in 2017.
- Yashasvi Samman conferred by Royal Association For Science-led-Socio Cultural Advancement Society at Noida in 2020.
- Best Paper Award – ISAGB held at Kolkata in 2025.
Breed Registration
- Registered Chaugarkha and Udaipuri goat and Kow Debar Sheep of Uttarakhand by ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal.
- Applied for breed registration of lesser-known breeds of Uttarakhand viz., Tarai buffalo and Kow Bakar goat.
Patent
- R S Chauhan and B N Shahi filed a patent on “Composition and method of Badri cow urine distillate and Tulsi ark for immune-booster effect” (202111012860).
Administrative Experience
- Additional Chief Personnel Officer, G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar.
- Ex-Associate Dean Student Welfare (DSW), G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar.
- Ex-Assistant Warden, Nehru Bhawan, Pantnagar.
- Ex-Assistant/Associate Director, Instructional Dairy Farm, G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar.
- Ex-Coordinator, Intellectual Property Management Cell (IPMC), IDP, NAHEP, Pantnagar.
- Ex-Assistant Registrar, VCSG, CH, Bharsar.