Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding
Dr. Bijendra Narayan Shahi
| DESIGNATION: | Professor |
| QUALIFICATION: | Ph.D. |
| SPECIALISATION: | Animal Breeding and Molecular Genetics |
| EMAIL: | bijendranshahi[at]gmail[dot]com |
| CONTACT NO.: | +91-9410587169 |
Research Areas/Areas of interest
Research Projects
On Going Research Projects:
| S.No. | Designation | Title of Project | Funding agency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI | Network Project on Animal Genetic Resources - Characterize/ Conserve the Animal Genetic Resources of Uttarakhand | ICAR, NBAGR | Long Term Started on 18.10.2023 (Continued) | |
| Co-PI | AICRP on Frieswal Cattle (Field Progeny Testing) | ICAR, New Delhi | Continued |
Previously Executed Research Projects
| S.No. | Designation | Title of Project | Funding agency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-PI | All India Coordinated Research Project on Sahiwal -DRU | ICAR, New Delhi | Long term | |
| Co-PI | North - Western Himalayan Bio-informatics Grid" Comparative genome sequencing for identification of valuable genes in indigenous Badri cow (Hill Cattle) of Uttarakhand | DBT | 3 years, Started from 2019 Completed |
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| Co-PI | Bt. Seed Feeding Studies in Lactating Buffaloes | University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka | Started on 1st March, 2021 for a period of two years | |
| Co- Coordinator | Training Modules for Gaushala Managers/ workers on Management of Gaushala and preparation of useful products from cow urine and dung | Animal Welfare Board of India | Started on 3rd August, 2021 for a period of two years | |
| Associated Scientist | Integrated Farming System & Human Resources Planning & Management for Livelihood Security and Capacity Building of Tribal Community in Uttarakhand | ICAR, Tribal Sub Plan | Long Term | |
| Co- PI/ Consultant/ Member | Export standards, guidelines and promotion for Natural Agriculture Products | APEDA, Govt. of India | Two years |
Selected Research Publications
- 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