PROFILE



Department of Veterinary Parasitology


Dr. Rajeev Ranjan Kumar


DESIGNATION:Associate Professor
QUALIFICATION:Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION:Veterinary Parasitology
EMAIL:rajeevpara[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.:+91-9457166680

Research Areas/ Areas of Interest

  • Diagnosis and control of Parasitic Diseases

  • Research Projects

    S. No. PI/CO-PI TITLE
    PI Aminorich Nutrients BV1 sponsored project entitled “Determination of the efficacy of the anti- coccidial product ‘COCCIFREE PREMIUM.
    PI Vet Mankind Pharma Ltd. sponsored project entitled “Clinical Trial of FERIKIND AVIAN LIQUID in Broiler”
    Co-PI ICAR sponsored project entitled “Outreach Programme on Zoonotic Diseases”
    CO-PI ICAR sponsored project entitled “All India Coordinated Research Project on goat improvement”.

    Selected Research Publications

    1. Kumar, R.R., Yadav, C.L. and Vatsya, S. (2017). Emergence of Anthelmintic Resistance in Haemonchus contortus on Organized Sheep and Goat Farms of Sub-Himalayan Region of Northern India. Int. J. Curr. Microbio. App. Sci., 6(10): 790-796.

    2. Sastya, Sushmita, Kumar, R.R. and Vatsya, S. (2017). Evaluation of Anthelmintic Efficacy of Nicotiana tabacum against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Goats. Int. J. Curr. Microbio. App. Sci., 6(10): 780-789.

    3. Rialch, A., Vatsya, S. and Kumar, R.R. (2013). Detection of benzimidazole resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats of sub-Himalayan region of northern India using different tests. Vet. Parasitol., 139: 312-318.

    4. Garg, R., Yadav, C.L., Kumar, R. R., Vatsya, Stuti and Godara, R. (2009). The epidemiology of Fasciolosis in ruminants in different geo-climatic regions of north-India. Trop. Anim. Hlth. Prod., 41:1695-1700.

    5. Kumar, A., Garg, Rajat, Yadav, C.L., Vatsya, Stuti, Kumar, R. R. and S.N. Bedarkar (2009). Immune responses against recombinant tick antigen Bm95 for the control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks in cattle. Vet. Parasitol, 165: 119-124.

    6. Garg, R., Kumar, R.R., Yadav, C.L. and Banerjee, P.S. (2007). Duration of anthelmintic effect of three formulation (Oral, Injection and Pour-on) against multiple anthelmintic resistant Haemonchus contortus in sheep. Vet. Res. Commun., 31: 749-755.

    7. Yadav, C.L., Garg, R., Kumar, R.R., Banerjee, P.S. and Godara, R. (2007). Seasonal dynamics of Fasciola gigantica infection in cattle and buffaloes in Uttaranchal. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 77(2): 133-135.

    Publications in related field -
    Research papers published in Inter National Journal 05
    Research papers published in National Journal 84
    Review Article 03
    Chapters in Book 20
    Lead articles in proceeding of seminars/Conference Book 10
    Popular articles 54
    Abstracts 73
    Leaflet 03
    Extension/ Scientific Charts 05
    Conference Book/Compendium 11
    ISBN Book Edited 05
    Laboratory Manual 02

    Awards

    Societies Awards

  • IAAVP Best Article Award in 2007.
  • SSDAT Young Scientist Award 2014.
  • SSDAT Scientist of the Year Award, 2015.
  • SSDAT Excellence in Research Award, 2017
  • SAID Young Scientist Award 2018.
  • Excellence in Research Award, 2019” by Astha Foundation.
  • SSDAT Excellence in Extension Award, 2021.
  • Outstanding Achievement Award, 2021 by Green Agri Professional Society.
  • Outstanding SSDAT Achievement Awards 2025 by Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture & Technology, Meerut.

  • Publication Houses Awards

  • Received Distinguish Leadership Award 2011 by Home of Letters (India), Bhubaneshwar.
  • Received Appreciation Certificate of Corona Warriors by Vasundharadeep Media House, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
  • Received Pashudhan Praharee Pashudhan Samridhi India Award 2022

  • Corporate Sector Award

  • Received Certificate of Real Heroes of COVID-19 by Virbac Animal Health Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.

  • International Level:

  • Appointed Face Ambassador by Euro-Asian University, Eustonia.

  • Other Information

    Additional Duties

    1. Associate Dean Student Welfare
    2. Staff Counsellor, College Placement Counsellor
    3. Staff Counsellor, Kaizen Vet.
    4. Warden, Shivalik Hostel
    5. Incharge, College Website
    6. Incharge, College Maintenance
    7. Incharge, Store, Department of Veterinary Parasitology
    8. Secretary, PG Disciplinary Board
    9. Joint Secretary, Alumni Almamater Advancement Association (4A) Pantnagar

    Professional Membership:

    1. Life Member, The Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology.
    2. Life Member, Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, U.P.
    3. Life Member, Pantnagar Journal of Research, G, B, P.U.A.T., Pantnagar.
    4. Life Member, The Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research, IVRI, Bareilly.
    5. Life Member, Veterinary Alumni Society Pantnagar.
    6. Life Member, Bihar Veterinary Alumni Association, Patna.
    7. Life Member, Indian Society for the Advancement of Canine Practice, Lucknow.
    8. Member, Bihar Veterinary Council, Patna.