Welcome to
College of Veterinary Science
(Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022)
General Information
The Directorate of Research (Veterinary) was established in the year 2.4.1989. Previously, this Directorate was designated as Associate Director of Research (From 27.3.1973 upto 2.4.1989). At present this Directorate is manned by one Director of Research (Vety) and one Deputy Director of Research. This Directorate is responsible for planning and overall research activities pertaining to livestock and fisheries of AAU.
Names of ADR/DR (Vety) in chronological order
| Name | Designation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| (Late)Dr. A. Saikia | Assoc. Director of Research (Vety) i/c | 27.3.1973 |
| Dr. H.N. Sharma | - Do - | 17.10.1979 |
| (Late)Dr. P.K. Sharma | - Do - | 1.6.1980 |
| Dr. B.N. Kakoty | Assoc. Director of Research (Vety) | 12.4.1982 |
| Dr. G.K. Roychoudhury | Assoc. Director of Research (Vety) i/c | 1.2.1983 |
| Dr. H.N. Sharma | - Do - | 1.3.84 |
| Dr. P.C. Das | - Do - | 10.5.1984 |
| Dr. B.N. Kakoty | Assoc. Director of Research (Vety) | 6.2.1985 |
| Dr. H.N. Sharma | Assoc. Director of Research (Vety) i/c | 1.1.1989 |
| Dr. G.K. Roychoudhoury | - Do - | 1.4.1989 |
| Dr. S. Ahmed | Director of Research (Vety) | 3.4.1989 |
| (Late)Dr. P.N. Das | - Do - | 1.1.1992 |
| Dr. S.C. Pathak | Director of Research (Vety) i/c | 1.2.1996 |
| Dr. A.B. Sarkar | Director of Research (Vety) | 29.10.1992 |
| Dr. M.R. Borkakoty | - Do - | 6.1.2003 |
| Dr. P.K. Dutta | Director of Research (Vety) i/c | 5.1.2008 |
| Dr. Apurba Chakraborty | Director of Research (Vety.) | 17.6.2008 |
| Dr. Niranjan Kalita | Director of Research (Vety.) | 01.09.2018 onwards |
Faculty Members
| SL No | Name of incumbent | Designation | Name of the office/project | Telephone No/E-mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Probodh Borah | Director of Research (Vety) & PI, AICRP on Poultry Breeding | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 7002140494,e-mail- [email protected] |
| 2. | Dr. Birendra Nath Bhattacharyya | Deputy Director of Research (Vety) | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9864044485,e-mail- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 3. | Dr. Gopal Ch Das | Professor attached to DRV | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 8811094577,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 4. | Dr. Dhireswar Kalita | Principal Scientist | AICRP/MSP on Pig | 98640 26155,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 5. | Dr. Krishna Sharma | Professor cum Officer in Charge | Regional Research Centre, ICAR-AICRP on FMD | 9435110873,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 6. | Dr. Pankaj Deka | Assistant Professor cum Assistant Virologist | Regional Research Centre, ICAR-AICRP on FMD | 7002212725,6900627690,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 7. | Dr. Mineswar Hazarika | Professor & Head cum Principal Investigator | AICRP on PHET, Deptt. of LPT | 9435010805,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 8. | Dr. Santosh Upadhyay | Junior Scientist (Biochemistry) | AICRP on PHET, Deptt. of LPT | 9101551901,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 9. | Dr. Deepshikha Deuri | Junior Scientist (LPT) | AICRP on PHET, Deptt. of LPT | 9613726783,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 10. | Dr. Protiva Gogoi | Junior Scientist (LPT) | AICRP on PHET, Deptt. of LPT | 9864616655,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 11. | Dr. Dipak Bhuyan | Chief Scientist | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9957103023, email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 12. | Dr. Tapan Gogoi | Senior Scientist (AR) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9435215799, 8638093522,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 13. | Dr. Bula Das | Professor, AGB cum Principal Investigator, AICRP on Goat Improvement | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9435105093,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 14. | Dr. Farzin Akhtar | Junior Scientist (AGB) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9435307661,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 15. | Dr. Pranjal Borah | Junior Scientist (AR) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9854013745,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 16. | Dr. Maradona Nath | Junior Scientist (AR) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9957033566,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 17. | Dr. Jitendra Saharia | Chief Scientist | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9435119476, email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 18. | Dr. Mukul Ch Kalita | Principal Scientist (Agri-Horti) | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8135942443, email- [email protected], [email protected] |
| 19. | Dr. Dipankar Bharali | Junior Scientist (ARGO) | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7002762867,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 20. | Dr. Mridusmita Sonowal | Junior Scientist (AN) | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9854674204,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 21. | Dr. Mihir Sarma | Junior Scientist (Poultry Science) | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9435087901,email- [email protected],[email protected],[email protected] |
| 22. | Dr. Prasanta Boro | Junior Scientist (LPM) | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9917684423,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 23. | Dr. Juripriya Brahma | Junior Scientist (Vety. Clinical Medicine) | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8876995289,7002456903,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
| 24. | Mrs. Jyotishmita Thakuria | Junior Scientist (Fishery) | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7002802061,email- [email protected],[email protected] |
Staff Members
| SL No | Name of incumbent | Designation | Name of the office/project | Telephone No/E-mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mrs. Minati Devi | Accounts Officer | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9101333045,email- [email protected] |
| 2. | Mrs. Alaka Deka | Sr Administrative Assistant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 8761010052,email- [email protected] |
| 3. | Mr. Ananta Dev Saikia | Sr Administrative Assistant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9365644871,email- [email protected] |
| 4. | Mr. Manidipendra Sarma | Sr Administrative Assistant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9577084461 |
| 5. | Mr. Khagendra Kalita | Sr Administrative Assistant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9859007981,email- [email protected] |
| 6. | Mr. Munindra Kumar Pathak | Laboratory Assistant-II | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9954273907,email- [email protected] |
| 7. | Mr. Debasish Sarma | Junior Accountant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9864727590,email- [email protected] |
| 8. | Mrs. Dipanjali Devi | Junior Accountant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9864211110,email- [email protected] |
| 9. | Mrs. Bandana Bhattacharyya | Junior Administrative Assistant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 7896836643,email- [email protected] |
| 10. | Mr. Nayanmani Sarma | Field Assistant-III | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 7002037697,email- [email protected] |
| 11. | Mr. Angshuman Pathak | Junior Accountant | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9401322064,email- [email protected] |
| 12. | Mr. Rajib Kumar Bhuyan | Senior Laboratory Assistant | AICRP on PHET, Deptt. of LPT | 6913013568,email- [email protected] |
| 13. | Dr. Nipu Deka | Technical Assistant-III | AICRP on Pig | 9864585559,email- [email protected] |
| 14. | Md. Moinul Hoque | Senior Accountant | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9435011962 |
| 15. | Sultan Mohammad | Junior Administrative Assistant | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9859617646,email- [email protected] |
| 16. | Mr. Kusheswar Kalita | Sectional Assistant | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 9864151673 |
| 17. | Nilotpal DAS | Section Assistant | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9365441970 |
| 18. | Om Bahadur Chetry | Driver | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9706972631 |
| 19. | Bikul Chandra Bora | Guest House Attendent | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7896079634 |
| 20. | Bharat Kumar Nath | Veterinary Field Assistant | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7002675790 |
| 21. | Mamat Ali | Stock Man | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9707783511 |
| 22. | Nava Kumar Hajarika | Field Assistant | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9577791502 |
| 23. | Nripen Pathak | Animal Attendant | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 6000232109 |
| 24. | Diganta Sarma | Junior Accountant | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7896679166,email- [email protected] |
| 25. | Mr. Putul Ch Roy | Driver | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9101904348 |
| 26. | Mr. Luhit Ch Kalita | Grade-IV (Sr.) | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9859865365 |
| 27. | Mr. Labendra Ch Kalita | Supporting Staff Grade-IV | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9706623444,email- [email protected] |
| 28. | Mr. Jyotshna Baishya | Driver | Regional Research Centre, ICAR-AICRP on FMD | 9706221203 |
| 29. | Mr. Sarat Kalita | Grade IV (Sr.) | Regional Research Centre, ICAR-AICRP on FMD | 7578898739 |
| 30. | Mr. Diganta Choudhury | Laboratory Attendant | Regional Research Centre, ICAR-AICRP on FMD | 9859441898 |
| 31. | Mr. Girish Rajbongshi | Grade IV (Sr.) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 8135801671 |
| 32. | Mr. Nareswar Das | Grade IV (Sr.) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 8794772757 |
| 33. | Md. Shahnur Ali | Grade IV (Sr.) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 8259058254 |
| 34. | Mr. Prabin Ch. Doloi | Grade IV (Jr.) | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | 8794229164 |
| 35. | Bubul Pator | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 8876384491 |
| 36. | Utpal Das | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 8876081510 |
| 37. | Pramod Barman | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9854610498 |
| 38. | Charitra Deka | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 8011313358 |
| 39. | Bipin Ch Deka | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9613980376 |
| 40. | Jayanta Das | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 9864255899 |
| 41. | Gobinda Bahadur Chetry | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 7399717705 |
| 42. | Khabir Ali | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 8259062268 |
| 43. | Suchil Kalita | MR Scale Pay | Directorate of Research (Vety) | 8399876772 |
| 44. | Bodhan Ch Bora | MR Scale Pay | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | |
| 45. | Arabinda Das | MR Scale Pay | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | |
| 46. | Samed Ali | MR Scale Pay | Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat | |
| 47. | Ratneswar Das | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9401621645 |
| 48. | Kalo Patgiri | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8011206538 |
| 49. | Tulsi Chetry | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7896994304 |
| 50. | Ganga Thapa | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8471801518 |
| 51. | Leela Das Talukdar | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8812063644 |
| 52. | Ranjit Kalita | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 6003212873 |
| 53. | Benidhar Das | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8011590260 |
| 54. | Bipul Kalita | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 6000955295 |
| 55. | Kamleswar Kalita | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7636004124 |
| 56. | Krishna Bahadur Chetry | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | |
| 57. | Bhagirath Rabha | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9678341333 |
| 58. | Sohid Ali | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 6900272283 |
| 59. | Durgeswar Sil | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7086011496 |
| 60. | Munin Baruah | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7896943983 |
| 61. | Jagadish Kalita | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 6900688197 |
| 62. | Pradesh Das | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 9401635038 |
| 63. | Bhakta Bahadur Chetry | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | |
| 64. | Tara Charan Kalita | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | |
| 65. | Kailash Medhi | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 7896546920 |
| 66. | Promod Kalita | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8011030381 |
| 67. | Amulya Das | MR Scale Pay | Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 8472887557 |
Research Projects
| SL No | Title of the Project | Objectives | Funding Agency | PI(Name & Designation/Establishment) | Co-PI(Name & Designation/Establishment) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | AICRP on Epidemiological Studies on FMD | 1.To conduct systematic epidemiological and molecular epidemiological studies on FMD, and also to study carrier status of the infection and latency of the virus. 2.Antigenic and molecular characterization and cataloguing of FMD virus strains isolated from outbreaks, and monitoring suitability of the vaccine strain in use along with maintenance of National Repository of FMD virus. 3.Production, standardization and supply of disgnostic reagents for FMD virus serotyping and post-vaccinal sero-conversion. Maintenance and supply of most appropriate vaccine strain to the FMD vaccine manufacturers, development of newer diagnostic technique using cutting-edge technologies in molecular biology. 4.Analysis of economic impact of FMD on livestock industry |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Krishna Sharma, Professor cum Officer-In-Charge, AICRP on FMD under Directorate of Research (Vety), AAU, Khanapara | Dr. Pankaj Deka, Asstt. Professor cum Asstt. Virologist, AICRP on FMD under Directorate of Research (Vety), AAU, Khanapara |
| 2. | AICRP on Pig | 1.To produce improved / graded pig by crossing with exotic boars (Hampshire) and to assess their performance in respect of their efficiency of feed conversion, production and reproduction. 2.To evolve economic pig ration (s) with locally available feed ingredients conventional or unconventional. 3.To assess animals from within graded with faster growth on economic ration (s) to produce superior strain of improved pigs. 4.To study the incidence of various diseases in pigs, so as to suggest areas for undertaking research to provide optimum health cover. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Dhireswar Kalita, Principal Scientist, Directorate of Research(Vety), AAU, Khanapara | |
| 3. | Mega Seed Production of Pig under AICRP on Pig | 1.Production of 1500 quality piglets 2.Capacity building in the centers to produce above no. of quality piglets. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Dhireswar Kalita, Principal Scientist , Directorate of Research(Vety), AAU, Khanapara | |
| 4. | AICRP on Nutritional and Physiological Approaches for Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Animal | 1. To study the freezability of boar semen 2. To study the fortification needs of commonly practised therapeutic techniques for the treatment of infertility 3. To improve the quality of liquid boar semen by preservation in different extenders. 4. To study the pattern of synchronized oestrus in Hampshire crossbred pig |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. K. Ahmed, Professor & HOD, Department of ARGO, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 | 1. Dr. B. N. Saikia, Dean, FVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 2. Dr. N. C. Nath, Assistant Professor, Deptt. OfVety. Physiology 3. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Borpujari, Asst. Professor, Department of ARGO, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 4. Dr. Papori Talukdar, Asst. Professor , Deptt. of Animal Nutrition, CVSc. AAU, Khanapara-22 |
| 5. | AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering & Technology (Meat and Meat products) | 1.To develop location and species specific post-harvest technologies for minimization of quantitative and qualitative losses. 2.To adapt and develop improved post-harvest processes and equipment for value addition of Meat and Meat products. 3.To develop processes and equipment for economic utilization of by products from slaughter house and butcher shops. 4.To conduct operational research and multi-location trials on developed technologies to identify technical, financial, managerial and social constraints for better market acceptability to technologies. 5.To establish an Agro-Processing Centres (APCs) for meat processing. 6.To assess, refine and transfer proven technologies. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. M Hazarika, Prof & HOD, Deptt of LPT, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr. Santosh Upadhyay, Junior Scientist (Biochemistry) 2.Dr. Deepshikha Deuri , Junior Scientist ( LPT) 3.Dr Prativa Gogoi, Junior Scientist ( LPT) |
| 6. | AICRP on Poultry Breeding | 1.To develop a dual type of chicken as per the choice of rural farmers of Assam. 2.Improved and conservation of Daothigir Breed. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Niranjan Kalita, Director of Research (Vety) & Principal Investigator, Directorate of Research (Vety), AAU, Khanapara | |
| 7. | AICRP on Goat Improvement | 1.To assess the production performance of goat breeds in farmer’s flocks under village management system and improve the germplasm through selection. 2.To evaluate the socio-economic status of goat breeders and the economics of goat production in farmer’s flock. 3.To disseminate the pro-poor goat based technologies under field conditions and assessment of their impact on goat production. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Bula Das, Principal Investigator, AICRP on Goat Improvement, GRS, AAU, Burnihat | 1.Dr. P. Borah, Jr. Scientist, GRS, AAU, Burnihat. 2.Dr. R.J. Deka, Asst. professor, Deptt. Of LPM, CVSc., Khanapara, Guwahati. 3.Dr. M. Sonowal, Jr. Scientist, LRS, Mandira. 4.Dr. M. Nath, Jr. Scientist, GRS, AAU, Burnihat. |
| 8. | AICRP on Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PD-ADMAS) | 1.To co-ordinate research and field based livestock disease monitoring and surveillance activities with ICAR_NIVEDI and act as a liaison with the state and Central Animal Husbandry and Veterinary authorities. 2.Conduct sample frame based state level population survey of important diseases. 3.Investigate and laboratory validation of the disease outbreaks. 4.Collect Real time disease and meteorological data on all disease outbreaks. 5.Field Validation of the disease forecasting models developed by ICAR_NIVEDI. 6.Field Validation of diagnostic kits developed by ICAR_NIVEDI. 7.Participate in the interactive V-sat based NADRES developed by ICAR_NIVEDI. 8.Participate in the studies of economic losses due to livestock diseases and the cost effectiveness of control measure programme. 9.Collect and disseminate information regarding all diseases of livestock and poultry from the respective State Disease information laboratories and State Animal Husbandry Department and promptly communicate to ICAR_NIVEDI on monthly basis. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Durlav Prasad Bora, Assistant Professor, Deptt of Microbiology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr K. Roy, Assistant Professor, Deptt of Parasitology , CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 2.Dr. M. Nath, Assistant Professor, Deptt of Clinical Medicine, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
| 9. | Outreach Programme on Ethno-veterinary Medicine | To evaluate the memory enhancing property of AAU-EVM-NW-3 in animal models for treating Alzheimer’s disease by exploring its mechanism through behavioral, immunological, biochemical and molecular approach. | ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. C.C. Baruah, Professor, , Deptt of Pharmacology & Toxicology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr. Debesh Chandra Pathak. Professor, Department of Pathology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 2.Dr. Arabinda Phukan. Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Medicine, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
| 10. | Outreach Programme on Livestock Related Environmental Pollutants, Contaminants & Toxicants (Monitoring of Drug Residues and Environmental Pollutants) | 1.Analysis of Tetracycline residue in Pork samples collected from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram 2.Analysis of Enrofloxacin residue in Pork samples collected from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram 3.Analysis of Albendazole residue in Pork samples collected from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. D.C .Roy, Professor, , Deptt of Pharmacology & Toxicology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | Dr S. Laskar, Professor, Deptt of LPT, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
| 11. | Outreach Programme on Zoonotic diseases | To study the epidemiology of important Zoonotic diseases and to develop reliable diagnosticmethods for their containment | ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. A. G. Baruah, Prof Deptt of Public Health, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr. T. Upadhaya. Professor, Department of Pathology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 2.Dr. D. Bhattacharyya. Professor , Department of Microbiology , CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 3.Dr. Poznur Husain. Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, CVSc, AAU |
| 12. | Net work Project on Gastro-Intestinal Parasitism | 1.Epidemiological studies on G.I. parasitism in small ruminants (sheep and goat) in Assam and adjoining states and preparation of Bioclimatograph. 2.Evaluation of anthelmintic efficacy against GI parasites in small ruminants and detection of anthelmintic resistance by conventional and molecular techniques 3.Development of plant based anthelmintics for control of GI parasitism in small ruminants. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Kanta Bhattacharjee, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Parasitology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr. Saidul Islam, Professor, Deptt. of Parasitology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 2.Dr. Kuntola Roy, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Parasitology, , CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
| 13. | Veterinary Type Culture Collection | 1.To isolate and identify pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes including bacteria, virus and fungus of animals from clinical/morbid materials and other sources. 2.Their characterization, documentation and creation of microbial repository 3.Their conservation, maintenance and utilization for R&D 4.Develop collaboration with the neighbouring states of the North East Region to broad base the sample collection 5.Focus additionally on isolation of viruses |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. A.K. Hazarika, Professor, Deptt. of Microbiology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | |
| 14. | Analysis of Gut Metagenome of Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) with special reference to Identification of Bacteria having Probiotic Potential | 1.To identify the spatio-temporal dynamics of duck gut metagenome 2.To isolate potential probiotic bacteria from the intestine of ducks and to evaluate their probiotic efficiency by in-vitro and in-vivo trials. | DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Probodh Borah, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati | 1.Dr. B.N. Saikia, Professor, Deptt. of Animal Nutrition, CVSc., Khanapara 2.Dr. (Mrs.) Arpana Das, Professor, Deptt. of Animal Genetics & Breeding, CVSc., Khanapara 3.Dr. L. M. Barkalita, Assist. Professor, Deptt. of Animal Biotechnology, CVSc., Khanapara 4.Dr. (Mrs.) R. Dowara, Assist. Professor, Deptt. of Animal Nutrition, CVSc., Khanapara 5.Dr. D.P. Saikia, Assist. Professor, Deptt. of Animal Biotechnology, CVSc., Khanapara 6.Dr. L Buragohain, Assist. Professor, Deptt. of Animal Biotechnology, CVSc., Khanapara |
| 15. | Creation of Online repository of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics resources of north east India (BABRONE) | 1.To create an online repository for providing comprehensive information regarding biotechnology and bioinformatics resources of north-east, preferably using open-source software and tools 2.To develop an online, freely accessible e-learning Server for Bioinformatics and Biotechnology teaching and research 3.To provide an online discussion forum to the scientists of the NER to exchange their ideas and views. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Probodh Borah, Coordinator, BIF, cum Professor & Head Deptt. of Biotechnology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | Dr. Adib Haque, Professor, Department of Livestock Production and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati |
| 16. | Understanding the etiology of infertility associated with prolonged follicle dominance in bovine and its therapeutic management | 1.To study the follicular dynamics, luteolysis and reproductive hormone concentrations in animals exhibiting prolonged estrus 2.To study the alterations in gene expression profile of granulosa cells derived from prolonged dominant follicles 3.To evolve a suitable therapeutic regimen to improve the conception rate in animals exhibiting prolonged estrus |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Manjyoti Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, Deptt.of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022, Assam | 1.Dr. Dipak Bhuyan, Professor, ARGO & Director of Clinics, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 2.Dr. Nikhil Ch. Nath, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Physiology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
| 17. | An Integrated Approach to explore and exploit the Innate and Adaptive immune response in Indigenous Duck Breeds of North Eastern and South India | 1.To assess the innate resistance potential across the duck varieties of North Eastern and South India 2.To profile the host response to identified duck disease by transcriptome and cell mediators analysis |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Kalita, Professor, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry,CVSc, AAU, Guwahati-22 | 1.Dr. Anjan Jyoti Nath, Assistant Professor , Department of Veterinary Microbiology, LCVSc, North Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University 2.Dr. Anil Chandra Deka Assistant Professor , Department of Veterinary Anatomy, C,VSc, AAU, Guwahati-22 3.Dr Pankaj Deka, Assistant Professor , Department of Veterinary Microbiology, C,VSc, AAU, Guwahati-22 |
| 18. | Molecular Platform for Epidemiology, Disease Mapping and Development of Diagnostics for Economically important Diseases of Ducks | 1.Development of disease database, risk map and disease prediction model for prevention of economically important duck diseases in NE states. 2.Surveillance and molecular characterization of economically important bacteria, viral and parasitic diseases of duck population of NER. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. (Mrs.) Sulekha Choudhury Phukan, Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, CVSc. AAU, Khanapara, Ghy-22 | 1.Dr. Saidul Islam, Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, CVSc. AAU, Khanapara, Ghy-22 2.Dr. Biswajit Dutta, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, CVSc., AU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 |
| 19. | Genetic Up Breeding of duck production to strengthen livelihood security in NER of India by converging conventional and molecular techniques. | 1.To characterize indigenous duck germplasm of NER and Kerala using conventional and molecular techniques. 2.To improve meat and egg type ducks and develop improved location specific ducks strains using advanced tools along with package of practices for different integrations in NEH region. 3.To impart training, counselling for rural people on scientific duck farming for developing their skills to manage mini- hatchery and to promote entrepreneurial activities 4.To develop safe, sensitive and reliable prophylactic measures for aflatoxicosis in ducks. 5.To enhance the reproductive efficiency through assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Purabi Kaushik, Assistant Professor, Department of ILFC ( AGB), College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022. | Dr Raj Jyoti Deka, Assistant Professor, Department of LPM, College of Veterinary Science Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-22. |
| 20. | An integrated omics approach to characterize circulating Newcastle disease virus and intervention strategies to control Newcastle disease in North East India | 1.Surveillance and molecular epidemiology of circulating NDV in NE India: Development of disease database and risk map 2.Isolation and characterization of circulating NDVs in NE India 3.Whole genome sequencing of selected field isolates for determination of biomarkers for thermostability 4.Evaluation of thermostability using molecular tools 5.Safety and immunogenicity of selected thermostable vaccine candidate |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Pankaj Deka, Assistant Professor cum Assistant Virologist, ICAR-AICRP on FMD, Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary science, Khanapara | 1.Dr. Sophia M. Gogoi, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary science, Khanapara 2.Dr. Mrinal Kr. Nath, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary science, Khanapara |
| 21. | Development of DIVA diagnostics and marker vaccine against duck plague virus | 1.Development of a recombinant glycoprotein based marker vaccine for duck plague virus (AAU) 2.Development of recombinant protein based DIVA diagnostics for sero-diagnosis of duck plague virus |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. (Mrs) Sutopa Das,Professor, Deptt. Of Microbiology | 1.Dr Pankaj Deka, Asst. Professor, Deptt. Of Microbiology 2.Dr. N.N.Barman, Professor,Deptt. Of Microbiology 3.Dr. D.P.Bora, Asst.Professor, Deptt. Of Microbiology |
| 22. | Biotechnological interventions to augment productive performance of pigs on horticultural byproduct based diet. | 1.To survey the availability of major horticultural by-products namely pineapple waste, orange peels, banana peels, jack-fruits residues and vegetable waste from cabbage, pumpkin and carrot and to study the nutritional status of pigs reared under village condition in hills and plain district of Assam. 2.To study the effect of various feed processing and biotechnological interventions of the above horticultural by-products based rations on growth performance and meat quality in pigs 3.To evolve a blend diet for pig using horticultural by-products |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Robin Bhuyan ,Professor & Head Department of Animal Nutrition, CVSc, Khanapara, Guwahati 781022 | 1.Dr. Bibekananda Saikia, Dean ,College of Veterinary Science,AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 2.Dr. Lakhyajyoti Borah, Assistant Professor, Department of ILFC (Animal Nutrition), CVSc, Khanapara, Guwahati 781022 |
| 23. | Strategic inclusion of different varieties of dietary nano-iron and Zinc particles for better health and production of designer meat | 1.To precise the supplemental level of nano-iron in pigs for optimum health and production. 2.To assess the efficacy of nano-iron supplementation to ameliorate the piglet anaemia. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. B. N. Saikia, Dean, FVSc. & Principal Investigator | 1.Dr. Dhireswar Kalita, Principal Scientist, AICRP/MSP on Pig, AAU, Khanapara 2.Dr. Mamta Joysowal, Asstt. Professor, Deptt. of Animal Nutrition, CVSc., AAU, Khanapara |
| 24. | Regulation of Corpus Luteum Function by Locally Produced Angiogenic Growth Factors in Pigs (Sus Scrofa) | 1.To determine the transcriptome profiles of angiogenic growth factors in corpus luteum during different stages of estrous cycle in pigs. 2.To determine the modulatory role of novel angiogenic growth factors in corpus luteum function in pigs. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Sanjib Borah, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, North Lakhimpur, Assam-787051 | 1.Dr D J Dutta, Department of Veterinary Physiology, AAU, Khanapara, guwahat-781022. 2.Dr A J Nath, Department of Microbiology, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, North Lakhimpur, Assam-787051 3.Dr J M Das,Department of ARGO, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, North Lakhimpur, Assam-787051 Collaborating Institute: Physiology and Climatology Division, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP - 243 122 |
| 25. | Empowerment of the rural women through capacity building in improved biotechnological innovation and application | 1.Formation of common interest group of rural women interested inimproved backyard poultry (Kamrupa), integrated poultry cum fishfarming, vermicomposting and Bee keeping. 2.To provide training and demonstration on scientific management ofbackyard poultry (Kamrupa), integrated poultry cum fish farming,vermicomposting and Bee keeping for income generation andself-employment of the rural women. 3.To establish a capacity building hub/ unit for rural women inbackyard poultry (Kamrupa), integrated poultry cum fish farming,vermicomposting and Bee keeping. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Bikash Borthakur, Junior Extension Specialist, Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022 | 1.Dr. Atul Borgohain, Associate Director of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022 2.Dr. Niranjan Kalita, Director of Research (Veteterinary), Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022 3.Dr. Kamaleswar Kalita, Professor, Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022 4.Dr. Uddab Kalita, Ph.D. (Agronomy): Professor, Department of LPM, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022 |
| 26. | Technology Intervention in Household Piggeries for doubling farmers’ income by setting up rural transformation Clusters | 1.To make awareness among the farmers about the importance of Artificial Insemination and scientific management in pig 2.To improve the productivity through introduction of superior germ plasm through artificial insemination in pig 3.To uplift the socioeconomic status of the farmers through pig rearing |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. K. Ahmed, Professor & HOD, Department of ARGO, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 | 1.Dr. D. Kalita, Principal Scientist, ICAR-AICRP on PIG AAU, Khanapara-22 2.Dr. T. Amonge Professor, Department of. LPM, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 |
| 27. | Genetic Characterization of Antibiotic Resistant Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium difficile and their Public Health Significance | 1.Isolation and characterization of Clostridium difficileand C. perfringens fromanimals, birds and human, as well as foods of animal origin with different health status. 2.Phenotypic characterization of the isolates for resistance pattern to antimicrobial agents and detection/distribution of resistance genes among the isolates 3.Assessment of antibiotic resistance gene transfer between the isolates of different sources, as well as of the same source. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Professor, Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, Assam. | 1.Dr. Girindra Kumar Saikia, Professor, Veterinary Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University College of Veterinary Science , Khanapara, Guwahati, Guwahati - 781022, Assam 2.Dr. Sophia Makdoh Gogoi, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati - 781022, Assam |
| 28. | Molecular Epidemiology of Canine Tuberculosis in Assam, neighboring States and its Containments | 1.To study the prevalence of canine tuberculosis in North Eastern states and to develop rapid and reliable diagnostic tools for its containment 2.To study the molecular epidemiology (Species specification) of canine TB and their risk factors 3.To record the clinical pathological alteration in diseased animals and patho-morphological changes in dog autopsy 4.Study of socio-economic impact and capacity building in molecular biology and epidemiological techniques. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Acheenta Gohain Barua, Professor, Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Pin- 781022 | 1.Dr. Sushanta Goswami Professor, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Pin- 781022 2.Dr.Bhaben Chandra Baishya, Assist. Professor, Department of TVCC, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Pin- 781022 |
| 29. | Value Chain On Processing of Novel Duck Meat and Egg Products under Existing Farming Systems of NER for Entrepreneurship Development | 1.To standardize product formulation to develop and promote value chain concept for duck meat. 2.To develop technology for novel ready to cook and eat/ shelf stable processed duck meat products incorporating soya bean protein. 3.Quality assessment of newly developed duck meat products. 4.To impart training to enhance the skill of SHGs/ Farmers for entrepreneurship development. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Mineswar Hazarika, Professor & Head, Dept. of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, A.A.U, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022 | 1.Dr. Saurabh Laskar, Professor, Dept. of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, A.A.U, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022 2.Dr. Ankur Das, Asstt. Professor, Dept. of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, A.A.U, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022 3.Dr. Santosh Upadhay, Junior Scientist, AICRP on PHET, College of Veterinary Science, A.A.U, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022 |
| 30. | Evaluation of Neuroprotective Potential of Selected Phytoconstituents on Experimental Diabetic Neuropathy: focus on Mitochondrial Function and Mitochondrial Biogenesis. | 1.Literature Review, Selection of plants with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property and high medicinal value, collection and authentication of plant species, as mentioned above. 2.Extraction of active crude fractions from selected medicinal plants. 3.In-vivo toxicity studies of crude extracts and dose selection studies. Result compilation and preparation of final report, Manuscript submission and for more potent compounds filling for patents as per the Norms of Assam Agricultural University of Assam. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Prof. Chandana Choudhury Barua, Department of Pharmacology, CVSc, Khanapara | Dr. Iswar Chandra Barua, Principal Scientist, Department of Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University. Jorhat |
| 31. | Species identification of wild herbivores based on molecular, microscopic and ultrastructural characterization of hair samples | 1.To find out the specificity of the hair of wild herbivores based on indices like colour, length and refractive index. 2.Microscopic study of the hair and medullary pattern. 3.Ultrastructural study of cuticular scale pattern. 4.Characterization of the hair on the basis of protein profiling of different species of wild herbivores. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. (Ms) Munmun Sarma , Professor, Department of Anatomy & Histology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati 781 0212, ASSAM | 1. Dr. Rita Nath, Professor, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati 781 0212, ASSAM 2. Dr. Kamal Behari Devchoudhury, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy & Histology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati 781 0212, ASSAM |
| 32. | Attempt to Develop Diagnostic and Preventive measure for Suspected Fish Viral Diseases encountered in Assam | 1.Studies on suspected viral diseases prevalent in the aquaculture systems of Assam 2.Isolation and identification of viral pathogens responsible for fish disease or mortality 3.Study the pathogenicity and impact of viral pathogens in fish |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. N.N. Barman, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 (Assam) | Dr. Abhijit Deka, Asstt. Professor, Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 (Assam) |
| 33. | Indigenous Development of a new Suture Mediated closure Device for Closure of Arterial Access site to achieve instant Haemostasis following catheter Angiography and Interventions | 1. Consultation with IITG research team to finalize the design features of the proposed device. 2. Assisting to conduct in vitro studies on proposed design in silicon tubing and vascular flow model. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Bhupen Sarma, Professor, Department of Surgery and Radiology, CVSc., AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr. Subramani Kanakraj, Professor, Deptt. of Biomechanical Engineering, IIT, Guwahati 2.Dr. Akash Hanqique, Associate Professor, NEGRIHMS, Shillong |
| 34. | Farmers friendly innovative mechanical devices for boosting profitable pig production and improving animal welfare in rural North Eastern States of India | 1.Design and development of innovative modular and portable restraining devices for multipurpose uses including insemination, collection of clinical samples 2.Design and development of a comfort tool for hygienic collection of boar semen and stress free transfer of breeding animals 3.Design and development of a Peltier based low temperature container to carry semen for long distance restoring maximum viability of spermatozoa. 4.To validate the above developed devices in intra-lab and at field conditions, quantify their efficacy for further improvement. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Prof Nagendra Nath Barman, Professor, Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science,Khanapara | DR. S. Kanagaraj, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati |
| 35. | Effect of Lead poisoning in Anatomical and Molecular Changes in Certain Visceral Organs of Adult Pati Ducks in Assam | 1.To study the gross morphology with pathological changes and biometry of the certain visceral organs of Pati duck with lead toxicity. 2.To study the micromorphology and histopathology of the certain visceral organs of Pati duck with lead toxicity. 3.To study relevant histochemical parameters of the visceral organs. 4.To study certain biochemical parameters related to lead toxicity. 5.Expression analysis of apoptotic, stress, etc. related gene transcript in visceral organs of Pati duck with lead toxicity. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Snehangsu Sinha, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy & Histology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 | 1.Dr. Nitin Chaudhary, Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Guwahati 2.Dr. Kabita Sarma, Professor , Department of Anatomy & Histology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 3.Dr. Jiten Rajkhowa, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy & Histology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara-22 4.Dr. Biswajit Dutta, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati-22, Assam 5.Dr. Lukumoni Buragohain, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati-22, Assam 6.Dr. Reema Saikia, Assistant Professor, Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati-22, Assam |
| 36. | Generation of DNA vaccine with a mutated capsid gene of porcine circovirus type 2 and evaluation of its immuno-potential | 1.Production of mutated capsid gene of PCV2 2.Preparation of DNA vaccine incorporated with mutated capsid gene of PCV2 3.Evaluation of Immunogenicity of the PCV2 DNA vaccine |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Lukumoni Buragohain, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam | 1.Dr. Manish Kumar, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati 2.Dr Probodh Borah, Professor, College of veterinary Science, Khanapara 3.Dr. Nagendra Nath Barman, Professor, College of veterinary Science, Khanapara 4.Dr. Rupam Dutta, Assistant Professor, College of veterinary Science, Khanapara 5.Dr. Deep Prakash Saikia, Assistant Professor, College of veterinary Science, Khanapara |
| 37. | In-silico characterization and biological validation of potential peptide vaccines for Salmonella Typhi using the outer membrane protein PagN as target | 1.Identification of antigenic peptides of PagN of S. Typhi using immunoinformatics tools. 2.Characterization of the peptides using molecular docking and molecular dynamics tools. 3.Validation of immunogenic potential of the peptides using animal model. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Deep Prakash Saikia, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam | 1.Dr. Priyadarshi Satpati, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam 2.Dr. Probodh Borah, Professor, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam 3.Dr. Lukumoni Buragohain, Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam 4.Dr. Rupam Dutta, Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam |
| 38. | Assessment of male infertility using infrared digital thermography in livestock | 1. Standardization of Infrared digital thermography technology for assessing testis of male e.g.:Cattle bull, Boar and Buck. 2. Determination of male infertility using Infrared thermography technology. 3. To study the correlation of semen characteristics with IRT technology. 4. Validation of the technology for screening of male infertility. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Manna Baruti, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, CVSc., AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr. Manjyoti Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics. CVSc., AAU, Khanapara. 2.Dr. Sachin Kumar, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati |
| 39. | Implementation of Electronic resistance on vaginal mucus (EVM) technology to improve reproductive performances of crossbred cows | 1.Standardisation of optimum value of electrical resistance on vaginal mucus during estrus to determine the best time of AI for improvement of conception in cow. 2.Validation of the technology for detection of estrus |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Raju Deka, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, CVSc., AAU, Khanapara | 1.Dr. Manjyoti Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics. CVSc., AAU, Khanapara. 2.Dr. Pranab Goswami, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati |
| 40. | Sustainable Livelihood promotion through Integrated Farming System (IFS) in Schedule Tribal (ST) dominated areas of Central Brahmaputra Valley, Assam | 1.To disseminate Proven Technology on Integrated Farming System among Schedule Tribe community. 2.To enhance income of farming family by introducing Integrated Farming System i.e. Fish –pig and Fish cum Poultry. 3.To establish market linkage at local and regional level |
DBT, Govt. of India | Mr. Bipul Phukan, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Fisheries Resource Management, College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha, Nagaon-782103, Assam | 1.Dr. Krishna Kanta Tamuli, Professor, Deptt. of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha, Nagaon-782103, Assam 2.Mr. Manas Pratim Dutta, Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics & Statistics, College of Fisheries, Agricultural University, Raha, Nagaon-782103, Assam |
| 41. | Refinement of Process Protocol for Preparation of Traditional Fermented Fish Products of Northeast India by using Biotechnological Tools and its Process Mechanization | 1.To optimize process protocol with genetically modified starter culture for production of fermented fish products. 2.To design and develop machines and tools for mechanization of fermentation process. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Bipul Kumar Kakati, Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries Engineering, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam -782103 | 1.Dr. Pranjyoti Sarma, Professor, Department of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam -782103 2.Dr. Sarifuddin Ahmed, Associate Professor, Department Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam-782103 |
| 42. | Development Of Sustainable Rural Livelihood Options Through Hygienic Fish Drying Activities By Establishment Of Technology Demonstration Centre | 1.To disseminate and demonstrate the improved hygienic fish drying method for skill development and for income generation. 2.Community mobilization through formation of self help groups (SHGs) and establishment of technology demonstration centre for development of entrepreneurship skill |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Bipul Kumar Kakati, Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries Engineering, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam -782103 | 1.Dr. Pranjyoti Sarma, Professor, Department of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam -782103 2.Mr. Inam Akhtar Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam -782103 3.Dr. Pradip Ch Bhuyan, Associate Professor, Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam-782103 4.Dr. Sarifuddin Ahmed, Associate Professor, Department of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam -782103 5.Ms. Nazrin Sultana Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Department of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam -782103 |
| 43. | Development of Iron-Enriched Spent Hen Meat Products for boosting layer Industry and Entrepreneurship | 1.To encourage layer poultry farmers by utilizing their spent hens so as to run the production cycle smoothly. 2.To develop technology for preparation of iron-enriched processed meat products from spent hens, suiting to the convenience of school going children and women. 3.To study the quality characteristics of newly developed spent chicken products. 4.To propose an economic model for preparing iron-enriched products from spent hens for small entrepreneurs | NABARD Funded | Dr. Deben Sapcota, Prof & Head, Department of Poultry Science, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara. | 1.Dr. M Hazarika, Prof., Department of Livestock Products Technology, Cvsc, AAU, Khanapara 2.Dr. J D Mahanta, Prof., Department of Poultry Science, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 3.Dr. R Saikia, Assistant Prof., Department of Poultry Science, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
| 44. | Prevalence and drivers of select zoonotic pathogens and use of antimicrobials in livestock farms in North-East region: A mixed methods study | 1.Improve existing knowledge on relevance of animal-human-environment interactions that influence zoonoses transmission and antimicrobial use in mixed and single livestock systems of Northeast Region, India 2.Determine the drivers that influence knowledge, perceptions and practices of different stakeholders in project communities that influence with respect to risks of zoonoses transmission, antimicrobial use and health-seeking behaviour 3.Create a multi-dimensional profile and model of livestock farming systems in NE region to help examine risk drivers and key associations for zoonoses transmission and AMU 4.Synthesize and disseminate a comprehensive risk profile for zoonoses transmission and AMU and their implications for prevention and control in NE region to inform programmatic action |
ICMR Funded | Dr. Girindra Kumar Saikia, Professor, Deptt. of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 | 1.Dr. Nagendra Nath Barman, Professor, Deptt. of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 2.Dr Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Professor, Deptt. of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 |
| 45. | Women Empowerment through Scientific Rearing of Superior Goat in Lakhimpur and Dhemaji District of Assam | 1.To popularize superior/high yielding goat rearing in Lakhimpur and Dhemaji District or foothills of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh (North Bank of Assam). 2.To develop/ produce high yielding goats (superior goats) through up-gradation of local goats with superior one and acclimatized with different environmental conditions and make such acclimatized bucks and does available for local farmers. 3.To impart training on recent advances in goat rearing among the Veterinary doctors of the blocks selected in Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, NLP 4.To educate women local farmers about commercial goat rearing through demonstration. 5.To generate self-employment through commercial goat rearing in Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district or foothills of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh (North Bank of Assam). 6.Producing more weight by use of Non-antibiotic growth promoter in the goats time to time which is formulated by Department of Pharmacology, LCVSc. |
Govt. of Assam Funded | Dr Sanjib Khargharia, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur | 1.Dr. A Saleque, PhD, Chief Scientist (Retired), Goat Research Station, AAU, Byrnihat 2.Dr. Prasanta Kumar Boro, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur 3.Dr. Gautam Bordoloi, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept of Parasitology, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur 4.Dr. L. SanathoiKhuman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept of Extension Education, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur 5.Dr. Siddhartha S Pathak, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept of LPM, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur |
| 46. | Scientific Conservation Programme of Indigenous Fish (SCOPIF) – Current Status of Ichthyofaunal Diversity in Brahmaputra and Barak Valley of Assam and Creation of Live Gene Bank | 1.Assessment of Ichtyofaunal diversity in different water bodies using classical and molecular taxonomy covering both Brahmaputra and Barak Valley. 2.Creation of Live Gene bank for threatened category species of the region. 3.Evaluation of life history traits of species under Live Gene Bank. 4.Establishment of fish Indigenous Fish Museum. |
Govt. of Assam Funded | Mr. Bipul Phukan, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Fisheries Resource Management, College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha, Nagaon-782103, Assam | |
| 47. | National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD)Sub project No. 13 Surveillance of freshwater fish and shellfish diseases in Assam | 1.Surveillance on occurrence of fish diseases in selected districts of Assam and detection of their causative agent with Level III diagnosis. 2.Detection of non-resident pathogen infectivity in fish and source of induction. 3.Development of diagnostic standard of each fish disease detected and establish pathogen repository/referral centre in consultation and association of other institution working. 4.To create awareness among fisher folk on fish disease and develop an effective mean for reporting of fish disease. |
National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) Funded | Dr. Binod Kalita, Professor, Deptt of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries | 1.Dr. Ayub Ali, Professor, FRM, COF, Rah 2.Dr. S. Islam, Professor, Deptt. of Parasitology, CVSc, Khanapara |
| 48. | Assessment of Environment, Health and Ichthyofaunal Biodiversity of Tirap and Tissa Rivers of Arunachal Pradesh and Promotion of Fish Centric Supplementary Livelihood Options through a Participatory Approach | 1.Ichthyofaunal biodiversity assessment and molecular characterization of fish fauna of Tirap and Tissa rivers of Arunachal Pradesh to ascertain their biodiversity and conservation status. 2.Evaluation of environmental health of the rivers to determine the degree of threat. 3.To promote fish centric supplementary livelihood options for the people inhabiting near the rivers in order to reduce the fishing pressure on the rivers. |
National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India Funded | Dr. Rajdeep Dutta, Asstt. Professor, Deptt. of Aquatic Environment Management, CFSc., AAU, Raha | 1.Dr.Sarada Kanta Bhagabati, Asst. Prof., Deptt. of AEM, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon 2.Dr. Krishna KantaTamuli, Professor, Deptt. of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon 3.Dr.Binod Kalita, Professor & Head, Deptt. of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon 4.Mr.Phurin Songtheng, Subject Matter Specialist (Fisheries), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tirap district, Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, PO- Deomali, Arunachal Pradesh, Pin- 792129 |
| 49. | Development of cell cuture attenuated Duck plague virus vaccine | 1.Characterization of identified DVEV vaccine candidates and maintenance of seed lots. 2.Optimization of the protocols for medium scale propagation of cell culture adapted vaccine virus 3.Channelization of viable mechanism from vaccine production centre to end user level. 4.Attempt for development of molecular and immuno-diagnostics |
RKVY Projects | Prof Nagendra Nath Barman, Dept of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam-781022 | Dr. Abhijit Deka, Dept of Veterinary Pathology, Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Sciences, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam-781022 |
| 50. | Modernization of existing poultry Farm for collection,preservation,improvement and chick production | 1.To establish a parent breeding farm of Kamrupa(developed by Assam Agricultural University) and other improved variety of chicken (Rainbow Rooster, Brown laye r,Kadaknath,Guinea fowl etc) 2.To produce about one lakh quality day- old chicks of Kamrupa and other improved varieties of chicken annually. 3.To sell the chicks at reasonable prices to support backyard chicken farming |
RKVY Projects | Dr Reema Saikia, Assistant Professor, Department of Poultry Science, CVSc., AAU, Khanapara | Dr Joga Dev Mahanta, Professor, Department of Poultry Science, CVSc., AAU, Khanapara |
| 51. | Establishment of duck breeding farm for production of day-old ducklings | 1.To establish a duck breeding farm of improved variety of duck. 2.To produce about twenty eight thousand day-old ducklings of improved varieties of duck annually. 3.To sell the ducklings at reasonable prices to support backyard poultry farming. |
RKVY Projects | Dr. Mihir Sarma, Junior Scientist (Poultry Science), Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira, Kamrup | 1. Dr. Dipankar Bharali, Junior Scientist ,Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira, Kamrup 2. Dr. Mridushmita Sonowal, Junior Scientist ,Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira, Kamrup 3. Dr. Juripriya Brahma, Junior Scientist ,Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira, Kamrup 4. Dr. Prasanta Boro, Junior Scientist ,Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira, Kamrup |
| 52. | Development of Market Driven Value Added Fish Products by Establishment of Mini Fish Processing Plant | 1.To maximize the utilization of fisheries resources 2.Quality improvement of traditional fish products 3.To prepare different value added fish products utilizing locally available fish 4.To create entrepreneurship development in this sector especially among women groups 5.To explore the possibilities of marketing of traditional and other value added fish products in the region 6.To develop a well equipped mini fish processing plant to prepare value added fish products |
RKVY Projects | Mr. Inam A. Hussain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha | 1.Dr. P. J. Sarma, Professor, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha 2.Dr. B.K. Kakati, Assistant Professor, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha 3.Mr. Bipul Phukan, Assistant Professor, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha 4.Mrs. N.S. Ahmed, Assistant Pofessor, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha |
| 53. | Seed production ,culture and end products development of murrels | 1.Seed production of commercially important murrels 2.Development of culture techniques for murrels |
RKVY Projects | Dr. Dipak Kumar Sarma, Profrssor, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha | 1.Mr. Sangipran Baishya Asstt prof, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha 2.Mr Bipul Phukan Asstt.Prof , College of Fisheries AAU, Raha 3.Ms Nazrin Sultana Ahmed Asstt. Prof, College of Fisheries AAU, Raha |
| 54. | An exploration on Indigenous Ornamental fishes of Lower Brahmaputra Valley and possibilities of their Propagation under Captive Condition | 1.To undertake breeding programmes for certain indigenous ornamental fishes under captive conditions. 2.To record and establish protocols of breeding of indigenous fishes. 3.Dissemination of the breeding technology to the farmer. 4.Making of the gravid/brood stock of indigenous ornamental fishes to the farmer for further propagation of the native fishes on the farmer’s field. 5.Export of certain commercially important indigenous ornamental fishes. |
RKVY Projects | Ms. Jyotismita Thakuria, Junior Scientist (Fisheries), Livestock Research Station, AAU, Mandira | 1.Dr. Dipankar Bharali, Junior Scientist, LRS, AAU, Mandira 2.Dr. Mridusmita Sonowal, Junior Scientist, LRS, AAU, Mandira 3.Mr. Inam Akhtar Hussain, Asstt. Professor, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha 4.Mr. Sangipran Baishya, Asstt. Professor, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha |
Salient achievements
IMPROVED VARIETIES OF LIVESTOCK
Two improved varieties of crossbred pigs were developed by cross breeding of Assam local pigs with exotic germplasm of Hampshire. The improved genetic groups consisting of (i) Hampshire 50% and indigenous 50% (ii) Hampshire 75% and indigenous 25%. These two genetic varieties of pigs showed better result in terms reproduction, litter size and body weight gain in comparison to local indigenous pigs.
Two Improved varieties of cross bred goats have been developed by cross breeding of Assam local goats with Beetal goats. These two varieties consist of (i) Beetal 50% and Assam local goat 50% and (ii) Beetal 75% and Assam local goats 25%. Crossbred goats have higher body weight gain (16.02 kg) in one year than Assam local goats (13 kg).
VACCINATION STRATEGIES
Lapinized vaccine virus for classical swine fever has been adapted in cell culture system for vaccine production
Single day vaccination strategy against IBDV and ND:
Simultaneous immunization of pigs against Classical Swine fever and F.M.D
Vaccination of cattle with half dose of Brucella strain 19 vaccine:
RAPID DAGNOSTICS TECHNIQUES
Enzyme immunoassays for rapid diagnosis of classical swine fever have been standardized.
Treatment for augmenting reproductive process.
Treatment protocol with specific hormones has been developed for cattle, goat and sows for augmenting reproductive process so that total crop size could be enhanced. Treatment cost is low in comparison to the standard treatment. Applied in some of the organized farming systems with encouraging results.
Anesthesia for Elephants.
Medetomidine, a novel anesthetic and Atipamezole, a reversal of medetomidine have been standardized in Asian Elephant for the first time in the World and recommended to the field Vets for restraining of the Elephants as well as their reversal without any harmful effect.
Technique for post- thawing preservation of bull semen.
This technique enables use of an ordinary thermos flask for preservation of frozen thawed semen for up to 2 hours, which eliminates use of costly and heavy liquid nitrogen containers. Especially useful in hilly areas.
Food products for livestock and human
- Pet food for dog
- Pork sausage from slaughterhouse by products
- Ready to eat cooked-smoked pork (cosmork) with bamboo shoot extract
- Salami and Tikka
- Starter culture for fermented Dairy products.
- Bio preservation of comminuted chevon
INSTRUMENTS /APPLIANCES
- Shoes for Elephants.
- Modified artificial vagina (A.V.) for collection of semen from smaller breeds of goat.
- Low cost freezer for freezing of semen.
- Low cost embryo freezing equipments.
- Training technique for collection of semen from Boar
FEED FORMULATION
- Processing technology of tubers i.e. Kachu and tapioca for feeding pig.
- Development of low cost feed with sweet potato and rice fermented waste for growing pigs.
- Feeding of unconventional feed to growing animals.
- Muga silk worm pupae meal
- Area Specific mineral mixture, named A.A.U. VETMIN