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Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding


Dr. D. Kumar


DESIGNATION: Professor & Head
QUALIFICATION:Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION:Animal Breeding
EMAIL:dkumaragb[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.:+91 7248499777

Research Areas/Areas of interest

  • Animal Breeding (Cattle/Buffalo Breeding)
  • Population Genetics
  • Molecular Genetics
    • Selected Research Publications

    1. Rahman, J.U.,  Kumar, D., Singh, S.P., Shahi, B.N., Gupta, A.K., Verma, M.K., Pathak, A., Dar, A.H., Kumar, A., Sharma, R.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.

    2. Girimal, D.G.,   Kumar, D., Shahi, B.N., Ghosh, A.K., Kumar, S. (2022). Sire evaluation using conventional methods and animal models in Sahiwal cattle. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 92 (4), 492-496.

    3. 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.

    4. Deshmukh, B.,  Kumar, D., Kashyap, N., Sharma, D. (2015). Study of genetic polymorphism of various chicken breeds using microsatellite markers. Indian Journal of Animal Research 49(1):1-7.
    5.   Kumar, D., Gaur, A.K. (2015). Performance studies of hill cattle: A unique indigenous germplasm of Uttarakhand. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 85 (12), 1390-1392.
    Research Projects

    S. No. PI/CO-PI TITLE
    PI Characterization of small hill cattle of Kumaon region
    PI Economic viability of large and small breeds of dog under Tarai conditions
    Co-PI Characterization and conservation of local hill fowl of Kumaon region
    CO-PI Studies on genetic abnormalities of reproductive disorders in crossbred and Sahiwal cattle
    Co-PI Characterization and conservation of local hill fowl of Kumaon Region
    Co-PI Network Project on AnGR Characterize/Conserve Indigenous Animal Genetic Resources of Uttarakhand (In Operation)
    Co-PI Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment among Tribal Families in Uttarakhand through Scientific Goat Farming
    Co-PI Empowering Tribal Families in Uttarakhand: A Poultry-Based Approach to Economic Security
    Co-PI Network Project on Buffalo Improvement (In Operation)
    Books/Book Chapters

  • Kumar, D. and Bhatt, P.  A Textbook on Pet Animal Management. ICAR, New Delhi, (2022). ISBN: 978-81-7164-251-9
  • Dr. A.K. Ghosh; Dr. D. Kumar and Dr. R.S. Barwal (2025). बकरी पालन एक सम्पूर्ण मार्गदर्षिका ISBN: 978-93-343-8486-4
  • Dr. Sunil Kumar; Dr. D. Kumar; Dr. Maansi and Dr. Arpita Sharma.Kandpal. (2025). कुक्कुट पालनः देखभाल, प्रबंधन एवं विपणन ISBN: 978-93-343-2083-1
      • Other Information

    1. Characterization, conservation and breed registration of Uttara Fowl (Team Member)
    2. Characterization, validation and registration of genetic resources found in Uttarakhand state
    3. The Uttarakhand Bovine Breeding Act 2018 (Acted as a Team Member)
    4. Actively contributing as a member of various universities, state, and national-level committees focused on livestock development, academic advancements, and policy formulation. Additionally, serving as an expert in the selection process for university professors and scientists at the national level.