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
Research Projects
| S. No. | PI/CO-PI | TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| PI | Characterization of small hill cattle of Kumaon region | |
| CO-PI | Characterization and conservation of local hill fowl of Kumaon region | |
| PI | Economic viability of large and small breeds of dog under Tarai conditions | |
| 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(In Operation) | |
| Co-PI | Empowering Tribal Families in Uttarakhand: A Poultry-Based Approach to Economic Security(In Operation) |
Selected Research Publications
- Rahman, J.U.; Kumar, D.; Singh, S.P.; Shahi, B.N.; Gupta, A.K.; Verma, M.K.; Pathak, A.; Dar, A.H.; Kumar, A. and 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.
- Girimal, D.G.; Kumar, D.; Shahi, B.N.; Ghosh, A.K. and Kumar, S. (2022). Sire evaluation using conventional methods and animal models in Sahiwal cattle. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 92 (4), 492-496.
- Ganie, Z.A.; Kumar, D.; Kumar, Sundip; Shahi, B.N. and Ghosh, A.K. (2017). Genetic diversity analysis of Chaugarkha goat using microsatellite markers. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 87(1): 122-124.
- Deshmukh; B.; Kumar, D.; Kashyap, N and Sharma, D. (2015). Study of genetic polymorphism of various chicken breeds using microsatellite markers, Indian Journal of Animal Research, 49(1):1-7.
- Kumar, D. and Gaur, A.K. (2015). Performance studies of hill cattle: A unique indigenous germplasm of Uttarakhand. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 85 (12), 1390-1392.
Books/Book Chapters
- Characterization, conservation and breed registration of Uttara Fowl (Team Member)
- The Uttarakhand Bovine Breeding Act 2018 (Acted as a Team Member)
- Actively contributing as a member of various university, 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. Furthermore, has acted as Co-Chairman, Chairman, and Rapporteur in numerous conferences and symposia, contributing to the advancement of research and academic discourse.
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