Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding
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Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding

The Department

About the Department

PREAMBLE

The department of Animal Genetics and Breeding was established in the year 1998 as a constituent department of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The faculty members of the erstwhile department of Animal Science specializing in Animal Breeding discipline were transferred to the department of Animal Genetics and Breeding in the year 2003.

VISION
  • Human Resource Development in Animal Genetics and Breeding, and Genetic Improvement of Livestock

    • MANDATE
  • To Impart Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Education in Animal Genetics and Breeding

  • To Conduct Basic and Applied Research in the Field of Animal Genetics and Breeding

  • To Disseminate Technical Knowledge to Farmers and Stakeholders for Livestock Improvement

    • MISSION
  • Quality training for Master's and Ph.D. students in Animal Genetics and Breeding

  • Identification, characterization, and validation of germplasm and its genetic improvement in the state of Uttarakhand

  • Genetic improvement of farmers' livestock through scientific intervention

    • Academics

    Academics

    Facilities

    Facilities

    DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES

  • Computer Laboratory
  • Molecular Genetics Laboratory
  • Genetic Engineering and Proteomics Laboratory
  • Conference Room
    • Faculty

    Faculty Members

    Dr. D. Kumar
    Dr. D. Kumar
    Professor & Head
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    Dr. B.N. Shahi
    Dr. B.N. Shahi
    Professor
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    Dr. A.K. Ghosh
    Dr. A.K. Ghosh
    Professor
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    Dr. R.S. Barwal
    Dr. R.S. Barwal
    Professor
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    Dr. Brijesh Singh
    Dr. Brijesh Singh
    Professor
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    Dr. Sunil Kumar
    Dr. Sunil Kumar
    Associate Professor
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    Research Projects

    Research Projects

    Ongoing Research Projects

    Sl. No. Name of the Project Name of PI/Co-PI Duration Funding Agency
    AICRP on Cattle (Frieswal)-FPT Dr. C.B. Singh, Dr. Shiv Prasad, Dr. Brijesh Singh, Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary, Dr. A.K. Ghosh, Dr. B.N. Shahi and Dr. Ripusudan Kumar January 2010 and onwards ICAR-CIRC, Meerut, UP
    Network Project on AnGR Characterize/Conserve Indigenous Animal Genetic Resources of Uttarakhand Dr. B.N. Shahi, Dr. D. Kumar and Dr. Sunil Kumar October, 2023 and onwards ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal (Haryana)
    Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment among Tribal Families in Uttarakhand through Scientific Goat Farming Dr. A.K. Ghosh, Dr. D. Kumar, Dr. R.S. Barwal, Dr. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Ripusudan Kumar, Dr. A.K. Sharma, and Dr. A.K. Singh (KVK Dehradun) December, 2024 and onwards ICAR-TSP Component
    Empowering Tribal Families in Uttarakhand: A Poultry-Based Approach to Economic Security Dr. Sunil Kumar, Dr. D. Kumar, Dr. Mansi, Dr. Shive Kumar, Dr. Ripusudan Kumar, Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary, Dr. Kanchan Arya (KVK Pithoragarh), Dr. A.K. Sharma, and Dr. A.K. Singh (KVK Dehradun) February 2025 and onwards ICAR-TSP Component

    Externally Funded Research Projects (Completed)

    Sl. No. Name of the Project Name of PI/Co-PI Duration Funding Agency
    Investigation on system approach in breeding technique in Sahiwal cows to enhance milk yield and reproductive efficiency along with conservation of indigenous germplasm Dr. R.B. Prasad
    Dr. R.K.S. Bais    		 02 years & 07 months
    (16.08.99 to 31.03.02)    		 U.P. Govt.
    18.43 Lacs
    Optimization of Livestock and Poultry production sub-system under integrated farming system in Kumaon and Garhwal region of Uttara Pradesh Dr. H.P. Singh
    Dr. D. Kumar    		 04 Year
    (1999-2004)    		 UPCAR
    Animal Genetic Resource Biodiversity Characterization & Conservation of Tarai buffalo Dr. R.B. Prasad
    Dr. H.P. Singh
    Dr. H.P. Gupta    		 04 Years
    (12.01.2000 to 31.12.04)    		 NATP (ICAR)
    32.75 Lac
    Characterization of small hill cattle of Kumaon region Dr. D. Kumar
    Dr. A.K. Gaur
    Dr. H.P. Singh     		01 Year
    (03.02.04 to 02.02.05)    		 ICAR
    7.71 Lacs
    Characterization and conservation of local hill fowl of Kumaon region Dr. Shive Kumar
    Dr. D. Kumar
    Dr. R.K. Sharma    		 03 Years
    (04.08.05 to 03.10.08)    		 ICAR
    19.16 Lacs
    Establishing Elite Flock of Guinea Fowl Under Semi-Intensive System for Economic Upliftment of Rural Women of Uttarakhand Dr. B. Singh
    Dr. Anil Kumar
    Dr. R.S. Barwal    		 03 Years (Sept., 08 to Aug., 11) DBT 12.23 Lacs
    Synthesis, Characterization & Testing of Immune-potential of Nano-particles adjuvanted oral vaccine of SalmonellaTrphimurium in Poultry Dr. Yashpal Singh
    Dr. Shive Dubey
    Dr. Mumtesh Kumar Saxena    		 July 20, 2020 to Oct. 2023 DST
    44 Lacs

    University Funded

    Sl. No. Name of the Project Name of PI/Co-PI Duration Funds Allocated
    Improvement & establishment of elite flock of guinea fowl with a view to develop a suitable methodology for managing guinea fowl in Semi-Intensive system in Uttaranchal Dr. B. Singh 02 Years
    (April, 03 to May, 05)    		 -
    Economic viability of large and small breeds of dog under Tarai conditions Dr. D. Kumar
    Dr. Prakash. Bhatt
    Dr. M. Patel    		 02 Years
    (July, 03 to June, 05)    		 -
    Studies on genetic abnormalities of reproductive disorders in crossbred and Sahiwal cattle Dr. A.K. Ghosh
    Dr. D. Kumar
    Dr. R.S. Barwal    		 03 years
    (Feb., 04 to Jan., 07)     		-
    Characterization and conservation of local hill fowl of Kumaon Region Dr. Shive Kumar
    Dr. D. Kumar
    Dr. R.K. Sharma    		 01 Year
    (Jan., 09 to Dec., 09)    		 1.00 Lac
    Student Info

    Student Info

    Detail of PG Students

    S.No. Student Name ID No. Year of Admission Advisor Name Thesis Title
    Minkal 61236 2024 Dr Sunil Kumar Yet to be decided
    Astha 63199 2025 Dr D. Kumar New admission
    Achievements

    Achievements

    Teaching

    The Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding is a key division of the college, dedicated to offering high-quality education in Animal Genetics and Breeding. It offers undergraduate courses for the B.V.Sc & A.H. degree programme, along with Master’s and Ph.D. degree programmes.At the undergraduate level, the department offers one course consisting of three units (Paper-I & Paper-II). At the postgraduate level, it offers 31 specialized courses for Master's and Ph.D. students. Additionally, the department offers two courses for students pursuing a Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy and Livestock Extension. Since its establishment, the department has successfully trained and graduated 165 Master's students and 60 Ph.D. scholars, contributing significantly to the field of Animal Genetics and Breeding.


    Research

    The department's primary research areas include Population and Quantitative Genetics, Molecular Genetics, and the Characterization, Validation, and Conservation of livestock.With a strong research foundation, the department has published over 300 research papers and 115 popular articles in esteemed national and international journals. Additionally, faculty members have presented approximately 470 research papers at various national and international conferences and symposia.

    The key research achievements of the department are as follows:

  • The department has got Uttara as a chicken breed registered in collaboration with LPM department and Chaugarkha goat breed registered as co-applicant with other Institutions.
  • The department is working towards and hopes to have registered one breed of Goat as Udaipuri, Kow Debor as Sheep breed and Tarai buffalo as the Buffalo breed.
  • Phenotypic characterization of Hill/Badri cattle has been done and strategy for its improvement and conservation has been suggested.
  • The micro satellite marker studies were conducted in the case of Chaugarkha and Udaipuri goats, and in poultry. The genome-wide association studies were conducted in the case of Badri cattle.
  • The genetic evaluation studies for sires and high yielding dams were done and corresponding methodologies were developed for livestock improvement.


    • Extension

  • The department also extends its services through participation in farmers' fairs, Kisan Gosthees, radio talks, TV programmes, and cattle/dog shows.
  • The department has recorded 69 radio talks and 25 TV programmes so far for the benefit of livestock owners and farmers.
  • The faculty members of the department participate as resource persons in the training programmes organized by the Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension and the Directorate of Extension for extension workers, veterinary officers, farmers, para-veterinary staff, etc.
  • The faculty members of the department have also participated in the Krishi Mahotsav organized by the Department of Agriculture (Govt. of Uttarakhand) twice a year.
  • The faculty members of the department have also participated in the Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav programmes organized by the University.
  • Cattle stakeholders in Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts were provided with feed supplements, medicines, and AI facilities, along with proper semen doses under an AICRP on Freiswal cattle (FPT). The beneficiaries were trained on different production aspects, and significant results were achieved.
  • Additionally, through various training programmes on cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and poultry, the farmers from the districts of Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Chamoli, Pauri Garhwal, and Dehradun benefited.


    • National symposium organized by the Department

  • Symposium on Strategies National of sustainable dairy development in Uttaranchal from March 13-14, 2022.
  • Conservation and Propagation of Indigenous Breeds of Cattle & Buffaloes form February 26-28, 2004.
  • Conventional and Modern Breeding Technologies for Genetic Improvement of Livestock and Poultry in India from October 22-23, 2010.
  • Integrated Development of Vast Biodiversity of Indigenous Livestock for Long Term Rural Livelihood Security from February 7-8, 2013.