HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Livestock Production and Management, previously known as Department of Animal Husbandry, is established since long in Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur with the broad objectives of teaching, research and extension of the knowledge on rearing and taking care of various species of livestock for the benefit of the farmers and rural youth. At present, the department offers, as per VCI syllabus, courses to undergraduate (B. V. Sc, & A.H. Degree Course) students. The post graduate degree programme (M. V. Sc.) in the discipline of Livestock Production and Management has been started in the department from the year 2002-2003, Up to 2019-20 twenty students have completed M. V. Sc. degree programme. This department has also been engaged in research on different specialized livestock farming systems, management techniques, stress management, health management, nutritional management and economical eco-friendly utilization and disposal of farm waste etc. Ph. D. degree programme in Livestock Production and Management by research work and by course work was started in the year 2002 and 2018, respectively

Dr. J. M. Chahande, (M. V. Sc., Ph. D. )
Associate Professor and In - Charge Professor and Head Livestock Production and Management, Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur

Contact No. : (O) 0712-2510883, (R) 0712-2784044 (M) 09890518658

Email ID : j.chahande52@ gmail.com.

Experience (Teaching/Research/Extension): 25 years

• Working as a head of section/department since last 6 years for managing effectively teaching, research and extension activities of the department
• Current area of work in sheep and goat, laboratory animals, rabbit and farm integration, wild animals

Research field : Animal Behaviour, Animal Housing, wild animals.

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Society for Animal Production and Management
• Alumni Association of PGIVAS, Akola
• Alumni Association of Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur
• Alumni Association of College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Udgir Dist. Latur
• Publications Research Papers- 15
• Participation in Symposiums/Conferences: 10

• Major Advisor of ten M. V. Sc. students (LPM)
• Co-PI of NATP project from 1998-2000
• Secretary of the board of studies in the discipline of Livestock Production and Management from 2007-2012.
• Chairman of the board of studies in the discipline of Livestock Production and Management from 2013.
• Team Manager – Judging Competition (46th All India Livestock & Poultry Show at Lucknow, 2000).
• Developed blow-ups and models for effective teaching
• Established animal husbandry museum in the department
• Prepared for private circulation Practical manual of all LPM courses
• Handled additional charges as Officer In-charge of Cattle Breeding Farm, Poultry Farm, Sheep and Goat unit, information officer.

Extension Activities:

• Animal Health Camps : 25
• Radio Talk : 50
• T.V. Programme : 12
• Farmer’s rally and group discussion : 15
• Lectures in sheep/goat farming/dairy farming/Poultry : 50
• Popular articles : 30
• Edited 05 booklets for extension training on dairy, goat, rabbit farming

Dr G. P. Shende, M.V.Sc.
Assistant Professor Livestock Production and Management Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur

Contact No. 0712-2531311

Mobile No. 9860556811

Email ID drshende_1979@rediffmail.com, drgiridhar.shende@gmail.com

Experience (Teaching/Research/Extension 12 years

• Ph D Scholar, College of Veterinary Science and A. H., Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad (Telangana)
• Current area of work in Dairy farm Management, Animal Housing, fodder Production

• Publication in Newspapers-3,
• Radio Talk- 1
• NSS Camp- 4
• Exhibitions- 4

1. Indian Society for Animal production and Management
2. Alumni Association of Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur
3. Alumni Association of Bombay Veterinary College Mumbai (Maharashtra)
4. Publications Research Papers/abstract – 4

Dr. Bhushan M. Khati, M.V.Sc.
Assistant Professor Livestock Production and Management
Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur

Contact No. 0712-2531311 Mobile No. 9975214901

E-mail: drbhushankhati@gmail.com, drbhushankhati@rediffmail.com

M.V.Sc. (Livestock Production and Management) from Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur (MS) INDIA 2005-06 B
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur (MS) INDIA 2004

Experience (Teaching/Research/Extension): 11 years,
Current area of work in Dairy farming, Animal Housing, fodder Production

Extension
Exhibitions-1
Krshi Dindi -1
Publications Research Papers/abstract - 5

ACHIEVEMENT ACCREDITED TO THE DEPARTMENT

• Developed blow ups and slides of various breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat wild animals and birds and exhibited nicely in laboratory of the Department.
• Developed and exhibited folders on various topics of animal husbandry nicely on exhibit boards
• The models made up of plaster of paris of cattle and buffalo breeds of India showing phenotypic characteristics.
• The glass covered models of ideal dairy, pig, goat, duck, poultry farming, silo pit, zoo are presented and exhibited.
• More than 100 charts giving information on package of practices of management of farm animals are depicted in Laboratory. All blow ups, charts, slides and models are very important for transfer of technical knowledge to the college students, visiting farmers and livestock owners. For live demonstration practical classes are conducted at Gaolao Cow and Nagpuri Buffalo Research and Training Center, Maharaj Bag Zoo, Bull Depot, Poultry Farm, Central Hatchery and Stud Farm.

• State government has released seven recommendations given by this department as under
• Selection of cross bred cows can be done on shape and size of the udder and teats and her milk yield on the day of measurement.
II. Calves can be reared on as low as 72.9 kg whole milk in six weeks and good quality calf starter.
• In layers, energy and protein phased feeding program as compared to conventional feeding is not beneficial. However two phase protein feeding program result in high significantly higher egg production than three phase protein feeding program.
• Under deep litter system of poultry keeping 1.5 sq. ft. floor area per layer is recommended.
• 0.4 sq. ft. floor space per broiler chick up-to four weeks of age and 0.8 sq. ft. floor space per broiler from 4th to 8th week of age is recommended.
• Morianga olifera leaves and pods are considered as a source of protein and iron, leaf and pod powder can be incorporated in broiler ration up-to 10 to 15%.
• During extreme hot weather the fresh infertile eggs can be preserved for 7 days in lime water, for 8 days in earthen pots in wet sand.

VISION / MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Future Development Plan

• Modernization of laboratory of the Department. The blow ups, slides and models in such a field of the subject which are yet to covered will be prepared and depicted in laboratory. This will be helpful and effective in teaching practical to the students of college. This will also helpful in adding knowledge into the mind of farmers, unemployed youth frequently visiting to the department of college.
• Preparation of power point presentations on various topics of U.G. courses for effective teaching with latest technologies to the students are in progress.
• Provision of opportunities of the staff for higher learning and teaching to reputed institute and colleges.
• Conducting intensive need based research for accelerating productivity and sustainability of livestock under climatic condition of Vidarbha region. Also conducting need based research as per the requirements of livestock owners in this area.
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COURSES OFFERED /CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
UG Courses

PG courses

Ph.D. Courses:

• Supplementation of Ayucal on the performance of layers
• Evaluation of herbal dewormer in goats

• Participation in programme related to farmers / livestock owners The staff of the department participated in calf rallies, livestock shows, Pashu shibirs, and Charchasatras and guided and delivered lectures to the farmers, livestock owners and unemployed youth. Guided farmers and unemployed youths regarding rearing of cattle, buffalo, goat and poultry. Participated in Kisan Chetana Dindi organized by Government of Maharashtra.
• Technical Seminars The staff members of this department are engaged in delivering technical seminars to refresh the technical knowledge of the Livestock Development Officer of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Maharashtra state.
• TV/ Radio Talks Staff members delivered 21 radio talks and 12 TV talks on various aspects of Animal Husbandry.
• Publications: Technical/Popular Published more than 200 articles in Marathi in local news paper and public magazines. Five folders on various aspects of animal husbandry published for livestock owners
• Dissemination of knowledge to visiting farmers Farmers are frequently visiting to the department for clearing their queries about rearing of livestock and establishment of different livestock enterprises. The staff of the department provides information to the farmers about starting any livestock enterprise/ farm. Large number of livestock farmers visits this Department and the farm. Advises on livestock rearing, sources of availability of animals and breeding stock of animals are provided to the farmers.

Earn more than Rs.60000/- under "Resource Generation Scheme" of the Department. Since starting, Educational material such as blow ups of livestock and poultry breeds, chart and slides of breeds and information on animal husbandry supply to various colleges and institutes.