Poultry Science
The Department of Poultry Science employs a multidisciplinary approach for teaching, research and extension. One of the primary goals of the Department of Poultry Science is to provide practical exposure to stimulate academic achievement for students and to prepare them to compete and excel in a changing world. The Department of Poultry Science provides outstanding practical exposure for students, farmers, unemployed youth, women, semiliterate and the general public through the discovery, verification and dissemination of relevant, science based knowledge.
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Poultry Science was established in the year 2001. Since the department was lead by Dr. S. M.Mandlekar in the capacity of Associate Professor of Poultry Science till 2005. The college began offering specialized postgraduate study in the Poultry Sciences from 2002. Currently, Dr. B. R. Kolte is leading the Department as Professor & Head of the Department of Poultry Science. The department has a Poultry Research and Training Center with Broiler Experiential Unit, Layer experiential unit, Hatchery unit, Feed mill, Dressing unit, Lecture hallto cater the need of under graduate and post graduates teaching and research programme. Since inception of Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University in 2000, students are enrolled for master degree in the discipline of Poultry Science. The department is proud of the fact that most post graduates entered in poultry professions after successful completion of their master program.
Dr. Mukund M Kadam, M.V.Sc, PhD., Post Doctorate
Sectional Head
Assistant Professor Department. Of Poultry ScienceMobile: - +91 8149051060
Phone: +91 712- 2511402 # 209
Fax: +91 712- 2510883
e-mail:- mukundkadam@gmail.com
Educational Background:
- B.V.Sc& AH (1998) Parbhani Veterinary College (M.A.U.) Parbhani(M.S.)
- M.V.Sc (2001) Bombay Veterinary College (B.S.K.K.V) Dapoli (M.S.
- D.B.M (2001) L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
- Qualified NET exam conducted by ASRB, New-Delhi
- Ph.D. (2006) Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) Izatnagar (U.P.)
- Post Doctorate (2012) University of New England, Australia
Teaching Interest: My teaching focus is to prepare skilled scholar to work in the industry/ academic / business. I teach courses in introductory poultry nutrition, management, hatchery management and commercial aspect of poultry production. Post graduate students learn advanced knowledge of poultry science and its applicability in department of Poultry Science.
Research Interest: My research interests: applied nutrition research of commercial meat-type poultry and utilization of agricultural co-products as feed ingredients for poultry. Most of my research is done with broilers and some with Quail in the areas of nutrition, management and In ovo technology: 1) nutritional factors that affect immune function, skeletal development, enteric development, growth characteristics, and meat quality; 2) Use of supplemental enzymes to improve feed digestibility and gut health 3) Evaluation of alternatives to antibiotics in broiler feeding programs; and 5) Early chick nutrition. In future the environmental component of my research relates to the organic poultry production and waste utilization in relates to broiler and quail production system
Extension Interest: My extension program deals with issues related to nutrition and management of rural poultry, with an emphasis to local birds. Considerable efforts are focused on short term training, diploma courses, workshops and seminars periodically throughout year. Topics include backyard poultry farming, alternative species poultry farming, value added poultry products, utilization of characteristics of local birds and transfer of technology at root level.
Publications:
- National :15
- International :05
- Chapter contributed for books :02
- Technical artical :08
- Popular artical :18
Honors and Awards:
- Published Practical manual for under graduate course(LPM-322 & LPM311)
- I.V.R.I. Senior Research Fellowship for Ph.D. Programme 2002 to 2006
- Participated in youth Programme under XII EPC-2006 held at Verona, Italy, (10-17 sep. 2006)
- Recipients of travel grant from British Poultry Science Association to attend XII EPC-2006, Italy.
- Recipients of travel grant from British Poultry Science Association to attend XXIII WPC-2008, Australia
- Recipients of travel grant from Department of Science & Technology New Delhi to attend XIII AAAP-2008, Vietnam
- Qualified All India Entrance Examination for admission of M.V.Sc. degree program
- Office bearer (President) in the I.V.R.I, Izatnagar students council.
Dr. Mayura A. Gole,M.V.Sc
Assistant Professor Department. Of Poultry Science
Mobile: - 09421626657
Phone: +91 712- 2511402 # 209
Fax: +91 712- 2510883
e-mail:- mayugolea@yahoo.co.in
Educational Background:
- B.V.Sc& AH (1998) Bombay Veterinary College (B.S.K.K.V) Dapoli (M.S)
- M.V.Sc (2001) Bombay Veterinary College (B.S.K.K.V) Dapoli (M.S)
Teaching Interest: "Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand". So the main objective of my teaching graduates and post graduates students to get basic knowledge and conceptual aspects with hands on training and practice in a real life work environment. It also aims to get confidence, among the students to meet needs of Government sector, private sector and to undertake self-employment.
Research Education Interest: My research interest is mainly related with broilers in the areas of nutrition, management which can be use as commercial aspect in production system.
Extension Education activity: In extension program I really believe that it should be mainly related with farmers. So the main efforts will be done to conduct short term training for them throughout the year. Another extension work can done by delivering a lectures on different aspects of poultry production like nutrition, management, diseases, poultry marketing and processing through Television or Radio talks.
Publications:
- National / Technical articles: 08
- Chapter contributed for books: 01
- Popular artical: 06
Honors and Awards:
- Published Practical manual for under graduate course(LPM-322 & LPM311)
- Awarded with Gold medal during M.V.Sc. sponsored by VH Group.
- Participated as Team manager National Level Youth Festivals, Cultural events.
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Achievements of the Department
Vision / Mission of the Department
MISSION
The Department of Poultry Science provides a multidisciplinary approach for teaching, research and extension service to the poultry industry as well budding poultry farmers.
- To provide Poultry sciences education for undergraduates and post graduates students
- To conduct applied research in poultry science in collaboration with industry as well government bodies for the betterment of poultry industry.
- Provide technical services to the trainee, farmer and unemployed youths who possess interest in poultry farming.
- Promote rearing of other avian species than chicken as a business. Our overall goal is to be recognized nationally and internationally as the leading center in poultry research, education and extension activity.
Course offered / Conducted by the department
FACILITIES The Department of Poultry Science has outstanding research facilities, including a state-of-the-art research farm, and well-equipped laboratories. The department has also established a
POULTRY RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER
with broiler, layer shed, feed godown and office block to cater the need of PG students and staff research programme. Additionally, the Department has excellent computer support including net-work access. Researchers in the Department also collaborate closely with other scientists in other departments and colleges across University; therefore, post graduate students have access to a wide variety of research facilities, resources and expertise.COURSE CURRICULUM Under-graduation (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
| Course | Title | Credits |
| LPM-211 | Avian Production &Management | 1+1=2 |
| LPM-221 | Commercial Poultry Production & Hatchery management | 1+1=2 |
| LPM-222 | Applied Poultry production | 1+1=2 |
| Semester | Course | Title | Credits |
| semester I | psc-602 | Poultry Nutrition & Feeding | 2+1=3 |
Departmental Research Activity
RESEARCH PROGRAM Research conducted in the Department of Poultry Science has three primary functions:
- Add to the base of scientific knowledge
- Provide opportunities for appropriate postgraduate degree programmer
- Provide information that will be useful to the poultry industry & rural farmer in Vidarbha region.These research programs encompass the following general areas:
- Nutrition
- Physiology
- Post Harvest Technology
- Management