Livestock Production Management
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
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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
Other activities
- 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. S. S. Chopade, M. V. Sc., Ph. D.
Associate Professor Livestock Production and Management,
Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur
Contact No. (O) 0712-2510883, (M) 09881721043
Email ID : s.chopade46@ gmail.com
Experience (Teaching/Research/Extension): 23 years
Current area of work in sheep and goat, draft animals
Research field : Animal Housing
Professional Memberships
- Indian Society for Animal Production and Management
- Alumni Association of Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur
- Alumni Association of College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Udgir Dist. Latur
- Publications Research Papers- 22
- Participation in Symposiums/Conferences: 15
Other activities
- Major Advisor of M. V. Sc. students (LPM) 07
- Major Advisor of Ph D students (LPM) 01
- Secretary of the board of studies in the discipline of Livestock Production and Management
- Developed blow-ups and models for effective teaching.
- Prepared for private circulation Practical manual of all LPM courses
- Handled additional charges as Officer In-charge of Vehicle, hostel, deputy register, sheep and goat unit
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES :
- Animal Health Camps : 25
- Radio Talk : 4
- T.V. Programme : 5
- Farmer’s rally and group discussion : 15
- Lectures in sheep/goat farming/dairy farming/Poultry : 50
- Co-PI - Agribusiness Incubator Proposal (375.10 lakh)
- Selection of animals of cattle, buffalo & goat breeds and Arrangement of live animal show in Agro vision 2019
- Speaker in the Workshop cum Discussion with farmers on the topic “Successful Dairy Farming” in Agro vision 2019
- Subject Expert in You Tube Live Phone in programme organised by Dept of Vet & Animal Husbandry Extension Education, NVC, Nagpur and Reliance Foundation Information Services on 19/09/2019
- Online Interview for News paper under Mission Admission (Times of India June 11, 2019)
- Selected and purchased Sahiwal cows and heifers from Cattle Breeding Farm, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh for
- establishment of Sahiwal herd at Gaulao Cow and Nagpuri Buffalo Research Centre, Nagpur.
- Question paper setter for the subject of Livestock Production Management and Livestock Products Technology for the state level competitive examination conducted by Maharahtra Public Service Commission, Mumbai during 2019.
- Member of National level Inspection Team nominated by VCI in July 2018 for inspection of College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Warangal, Telangana State
- Resource person in the Training of Trainers (ToT) Course on Management of Animals in Emergencies (MAE) for NDRF Senior Officers
- Project proposal for Goat Rearing in Maharashtra State with NCDC Financial Assistance (2019-2021)
- Concept Note on “Establishment of Sahiwal cattle herd and Milk processing Centre at Bull Mother Farm, Wadasa Dist Gadchiroli
- Note on “Judgment of Hon’ble High Court, Uttarakhand on Animal Welfare”
- Member of the committee for grant of ‘Young Scientist Award’ organized by Madhya Pradesh Science & Technical Board, Bhopal during 2014
- Member of Farmers and Scientist Meet in ‘Krishi Vasant Programme’ organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Union Government during February 2013
- Report on ‘Status of Bullock Carts in Mumbai’ submitted to Union Ministry in 2015
Dr. M. D. Bobade, M. V. Sc.,
Assistant Professor
Department of Livestock Production and Management
Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur
Contact No. (O) 0712-2510883 (R) 0712-2809639 (M) 9423124030
Email ID-bobademanish@gmail.com
Educational details :- B. V. Sc. & A. H. from Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra in 1993. M.V.Sc. from Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkon Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra in 1996.
- Ph D Scholar, College of Vetterinary Science and A. H., Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishvavidyalaya, Anjora Durg ( CG).
- Work Experience (Teaching/Research/Extension)- 12 Years as an Assistant Professor of Livestock Production Management at Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur from 2008.
- Current area of work in Livestock Production Management,
Others :
- Life member of Indian Society of Animal Production and Management (ISAPM).
- Life member of Indian Society for sheep and goat production and utilization( ISSGPU) Life member of Alumni Association of Nagpur
- Veterinary College, Maharashtra, India.
- Publications Research Papers- 11
- Technical Articles - 07
- Participation in Symposiums/Conferences: 02 Co-PI of one RGSTC project ( Costing Rs.1.68 crores) from 2009-2013 Prepared for private circulation Practical manual of all
- LPM courses.
- Extension Activities:
- Radio Talk : 2
- Farmer’s rally and group discussion : 12
- Lectures in sheep/goat farming/dairy farming/Poultry : 27
- On farm demonstration conducted : 12
- Popular articles : 5
- Chapter in books : 2
- Additional charges: Hostel warden, I/O goat Unit, Advisor ETP programms, Advisor Study circle, Technical officer GNL, Student councillor
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
- Indian Society for Animal production and Management
- Alumni Association of Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur
- Alumni Association of Bombay Veterinary College Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- 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
Achievements of the Department
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
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. Close
Course offered / Conducted by the department
COURSES OFFERED /CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
UG Courses
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Credit hrs. |
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Courses solely offered by the department (VCI 2008) |
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1. |
LPM-111 |
General principles and ruminants |
3+1 |
2. |
LPM-121 |
Fodder Production and Grassland Management |
1+1 |
3 |
LPM-122 |
Monogastric and lab. animals |
1+1 |
|
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Courses offered in collaboration with other departments |
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4 |
LFP-211 |
Livestock Farm Practices |
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5 |
LFP-221 |
Livestock Farm Practices |
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6 |
VPP-322 |
Aquatic Animal Diseases, Health Care and Management |
1+1 |
7 |
VMD-512 |
Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Nutrition, Management and Health Care |
1+1 |
8 |
VMD-513 |
Pet/ Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care |
1+1 |
|
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Courses solely offered by the department (VCI 2016) |
|
9 |
LPM |
Unit 1 to Unit 9 |
4+2 |
PG courses
Sl. No. |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
1. |
LPM-601 |
Cattle and Buffalo Production and Management |
2+1 |
2. |
LPM-602 |
Sheep and Goat Production and Management |
2+1 |
3. |
LPM-603 |
Swine Production and Management |
1+1 |
4. |
LPM-604 |
Laboratory Animal Production and Management |
1+1 |
5. |
LPM-605 |
Shelter Management |
1+1 |
6. |
LPM-606 |
Principles of Environmental Hygiene and Waste Management |
2+0 |
7. |
LPM-607 |
Climatology and Animal Production |
1+0 |
8. |
LPM-608 |
Poultry Farm and Hatchery Management |
2+1 |
9. |
LPM-609 |
Farm Animal Behavior |
1+0 |
10. |
LPM-610 |
Integrated Livestock Farming System |
2+1 |
11. |
LPM-611 |
Equine Production and Management |
1+1 |
12. |
LPM-612 |
Wild Life Management and Conservation |
2+0 |
13. |
LPM-613 |
Livestock Business Management |
1+1 |
14. |
LPM-691 |
Master’s Seminar |
1+0 |
15. |
LPM-699 |
Master’s Research |
20 |
16. |
PGS 506 |
Disaster management |
1+0 |
Ph.D. Courses:
| S. No. | Course No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
1. |
LPM-701 |
Advances in Cattle and Buffalo Production and Management |
3+0 |
2. |
LPM-702 |
Advances in Sheep and Goat Production and Management |
2+1 |
3. |
LPM-703 |
Advances in Swine Production and Management |
2+1 |
4. |
LPM-704 |
Advances in Laboratory Animal Production and Management |
1+0 |
5 |
LPM-705 |
Advances in Poultry Production Management |
. 2+1 |
6. |
LPM-706 |
Advances in Environmental Management |
1+1 |
7. |
LPM-707 |
Advances in Equine Management |
2+0 |
8. |
LPM-791 |
Doctoral Seminar |
I 1+0 |
9. |
LPM-792 |
Doctoral Seminar |
II 1+0 |
10. |
LPM-799 |
Doctoral Research |
45 |
Departmental Research Activity
Completed Agency Research Project
- Supplementation of Ayucal on the performance of layers
- Evaluation of herbal dewormer in goats
Departmental Extension Activity
- 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.
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Resource Generation Scheme
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.
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