Govind Ballabh Pant University

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Dr. D. Kumar
Head,
Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding,
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

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+91-7248499777
dkumaragb[at]gmail[dot]com

About Us

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

DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES

Computer Laboratory

Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Genetic Engineering and Proteomics Laboratory

Conference Room

Dr. D. Kumar

Professor & Head

+91-7248499777

dkumaragb[at]gmail[dot]com

Dr. C.B. Singh

Professor

+91-9458359352

dr[dot]cbsingh2012[at]gmail[dot]com

Dr. A.K. Ghosh

Professor

+91-9411304480, +91-8439432926

ghoshashiskr[at]gmail[dot]com
ghosh_ashiskr[at]rediffmail[dot]com

Dr. R.S. Barwal

Professor

+91-9412017011

drbarwalrs63[at]gmail[dot]com

Dr. Mumtesh Kumar Saxena

Professor

+91-9458269455

mumteshsaxena[at]gmail[dot]com

Dr. B.N. Shahi

Professor

+91-9410587169

bijendranshahi[at]gmail[dot]com

Dr. Sunil Kumar

Associate Professor

+91-9412823621

sunilgbpuat[at]gmail[dot]com

Ongoing Research Projects

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)

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

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

Detail of Ph.D. Students

S.No.	Student Name	ID No.	Year of Admission	Advisor Name	Thesis Title
	Mr. Shashikant	56907	2021	Dr. C.V. Singh	Genetic Studies on Lactation Traits, Herd Life Traits and Replacement Rate in Crossbred Cattle
	Ms. Olympica Sarma	58512	2022	Dr. R.S. Barwal	Not yet decided

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

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

National Symposium on Strategies of sustainable dairy development in Uttaranchal.

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.

Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding

About Us

PREAMBLE

VISION

MANDATE

MISSION