Livestock Production Management
The Department of Livestock Production Management was established on 01.04.1999 in the College of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Previously it was a section of the erstwhile Department of Animal Science under the College of Agriculture. The department caters to the teaching requirements at undergraduate level to the students of Veterinary, Agriculture and Home Science colleges. The department also carries out postgraduate programs at masters and doctorate levels in livestock production management. The department has well equipped laboratories and farms to carry out the above undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs effectively.
Goals
- To strengthen teaching programmes in livestock production management for UG students in the disciplines of Veterinary, Agriculture and home Science.
- To strengthen postgraduate teaching programme in livestock production management.
- To carry out research programmes on management practices for different species of livestock.
- To guide farmers for efficient management of livestock.
Thrust Area
- Establishment and maintenance of Instructional livestock and poultry farms for teaching, research and training.
- To develop economical and efficient husbandry practices for different species of livestock viz., Cattle, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Rabbit, Pig, Poultry and Laboratory animals (Rats and Mice) under different farming systems/conditions.
- Enrichment of Livestock and poultry farms with suitable precision livestock farming technologies as well as welfare improving housing conditions..
- Promotion of backyard poultry farming for small and marginal farmers.
- Farm animal waste management.
- Multiplication and supply of laboratory animals to different research and teaching organizations.
- Income generation through egg and poultry meat production and to meet the requirements for value addition.
Livestock Production Management
Dr. Yashpal Singh
Address : Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana 141004
Email: dryash2007@rediffmail.com
Call: +91-161-2414024
Brief Introduction :
Dr. Yashpal Singh has joined as the Head of Livestock Production Management.
Faculty Detail
Dr. Yashpal Singh
Designation : Professor-cum-Head
Contact Address : Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone : 0161-2414024
Mobile : 8591287755
Email : dryash2007@rediffmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc & A.H.
- M.V.Sc.
- Ph.D
Teaching appointments
- Teaching of Veterinary, Agricultural Sciences and Home science graduates regarding management of various domesticated livestock species and wild life.
Other appointments
- Poultry Manager
Area of research
- Animal welfare, Animal behavior, Feed processing and nutrient utilizations, Feed and digesta particle size and its impact on gastrointestinal tract. Managemental strategies for efficient production of various livestock, Gut micro flora, Fluorescence in situ hybridisation.
Research honours awards
- Merit Scholarship at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana. (1993- 98).
- Junior Research Fellowship at IVRI from Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. (1998- 2000).
- Young Scientist Award, Indian Society of Animal Production and Management, 2006.
- INSA Visiting Fellow, Indian National Science Academy, 2006.
- Common Wealth Scholarship at Massey University, New Zealand from Ministry of HRD, New Delhi and NZAID, New Zealand.
No of publications
| Research: 11 | Extension: 12 | Books: Nil | Manuals: 03 |
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Publication
- Y. Singh, V. RavindranandA.L.Molan. (2015). Influence of whole wheat feeding on the development of coccidiosis in broilers challenged with Eimeria. Research in Veterinary Science,100:125-130 (NAAS Rating=7.51)
- Y. Singh, S. V. Rama Rao and V. Ravindran (2014). Effect of feeding diets based on coarse maize on productive performance, gizzard development and energy utilisation of laying hens. British Poultry Science55(2):221-227) (NAAS Rating=7.15)
- Y. Singh, V. Ravindran, T. J. Wester, A. L. Molan and G. Ravindran. (2014).Influence of feeding coarse corn on performance, nutrient utilization,digestive tract measurements, carcass characteristics and cecal microflora counts of broilers. Poultry Science. 93,606-616 (NAAS Rating=7.52)
- Y. Singh, V. Ravindran. (2014).Influence of method of wheat inclusion and pellet diameter on performance, nutrient utilisation, digestive tract measurements and carcass characteristics of broilers. Animal Production Science.55, 474-483 (NAAS Rating=7.22)
- Y. Singh, A. M. Amerah and V. Ravindran. (2014).Whole grain feeding: Methodologies and effects on performance, digestive tract development and nutrient utilisation of poultry.Animal Feed Science and Technolog.190:1-18 (NAAS Rating=7.61)
- Singh, Y., Thomas, D. V., Wester, T.J., Ravindran, G. and Ravindran, V. (2012) Influence of whole wheat inclusion and pellet diameter on the performance and gizzard development of broilers. Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Vol. 23, pages, 20-23. Sydney, Australia.
- Singh, Y., Wester, T.J., Rama Rao, S.V., Ravindran, G., Molan A.L. and Ravindran, V. (2012). Influence of pre-pelleting inclusion of whole maize on performance, gizzard weight and energy utilisation of young broilers. Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Vol. 23, page, 138. Sydney, Australia.
- Singh, Y., Rama Rao, S.V. and Ravindran, V. (2012) Effect of feeding cracked maize on productive performance, gizzard development and energy utilization in laying hens. Proceedings of the Massey Technical Update Conference, Vol. 14, pages 78-85. Monogastric Research Centre Massey University, Palmerston, North New Zealand.
- Chandrahas, Nagra S. S. and Yashpal Singh (2012). Studies on some sement attributes in synthetic and herbal vitamin-E supplemented cockerels. Indian Veterinary Journal, 89:112-11.
- Singh, Y., Wester, T.J., Molan, A.L., Ravindran, G. and Ravindran, V. (2011). Influence of whole wheat inclusion and die hole diameter on the performance and nutrient utilization of broilers. Proceedings of the Massey Technical Update Conference, Vol. 13, pages, 67-75. Monogastric Research Centre Massey University Palmerston, North New Zealand.
Livestock Production Management
Former Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Superannuation/ Transfer/ Promotion | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. S.C. Gupta | Professor | 30-04-2002 | |
| 2. | Dr. M.C. Handa | Professor | 31-08-2009 | |
| 3. | Dr. S.S. Nagra | Professor | 29-02-2012 | |
| 4. | Dr. A.L. Saini | Professor | 31-12-2016 |
Livestock Production Management
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Sr. No. |
Title of Project |
Objectives |
Investigators |
Budget |
Sponsoring Agency
(Rs.) |
Duration of Project |
|
1. |
NPV 22: Facilities for
Rearing of Meat Animals and Small Animal Colony at GADVASU
|
· Breeding
and supply (Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Rats, Swiss Albino Mice and Rabbits) · For teaching and research purposes to
different departments of University
as per approval of IAEC. · To develop package of practices for meat
animals. · To popularize the goat, pig and rabbit
farming in Punjab as a part of
diversification. |
Head of the
Department |
8.75 Lakhs |
Punjab Govt. |
Continuous |
|
2. |
RF-06: "Resource Mobilization from livestock and poultry including
small animal colony" |
Promotion of value-added products for sale and
generating income |
Dr. Yashpal Singh (Professor-cum- Head) Dr. Daljeet Kaur (Assistant Professor) |
10 Lakhs |
Director Research, GADVASU |
Continuous |
|
3. |
RKVY-12-B2: Augmenting scientific pig production for
socioeconomic upliftment of farmers in Punjab” |
Strengthening of facilities for scientific
pig breeding and to enhance the availability of high-grade superior germplasm
to the farmers in the form of piglets. |
Dr. Subhash Chandra (PI) |
72 Lakhs |
RKVY-12 |
3 years |
Livestock Production Management
The department of Livestock Production Management is functional as one of the core departments in Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU). The department has sufficient instructional livestock viz., pig, rabbit including poultry flock in a well-established farm set-up along farm machinery which help the undergraduate and post graduate students in getting a better understanding of the subject. Research activities of the department contribute towards, production, management, environmental protection and welfare of livestock and poultry.
- Established infrastructure facilities and a flock of 200 goats.
- Developed feeding schedule for goat under stall feeding and evaluated comparative growth between farm vis-à-vis field conditions.
- Evaluated alternate litter materials for broiler chicks using agricultural wastes such as paddy straw.
- AICRP on Pigs: The Department of LPM is working in pig germplasm improvement and distribution of the quality germplasm to the pig farmers in collaboration with department of VOG & DLF.
- To develop low-Cost Housing for Goat, Backyard Poultry and Swine farming to improve livelihood of small and marginal farmers of Punjab in collaboration with Director Livestock Farms, GADVASU, Ludhiana.
- Feasibility assessment of semen preservation of Beetal Buck reared under stall-fed conditions of Punjab.
- Estimation of labour and water requirement during different seasons at an organized goat farm.
- Supplementation of Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus Niruri L.) as an alternative to antibiotics in broiler production.
- Influence of extruded and course feed on growth performance and gastrointestinal tract development in broilers.
- Retrospective study on evaluation of Beetal goats’ Performance under stall-fed conditions.
- Comparative performance and welfare status of Beetal goats at linear-partitioned bilevel vs hexagonal feeders.
- Influence of Pearl Millet based extruded feed on the performance of broiler.
Livestock Production Management
- The faculty of the department regularly participates in various TV/radio and training programmes of the university on production management of different livestock species.
- The department demonstrate latest production technologies for educating the farmers at Pashu Palan Melas.
- The faculty participates in evaluating livestock and poultry in judging competitions of state government.
Livestock Production Management
| Research | : | 127 |
| Extension | : | 208 |
| Books/Manuals | : | 3/12 |
Livestock Production Management
- Teaching & Research Farms for cattle, buffalo, rabbit, poultry, sheep & goat, pig, and small animal colony.
- U.G. Laboratories for dairy cattle, sheep & goat.
- U.G / P.G. Laboratory for poultry.
- Fodder Production facilities.
Livestock Production Management
- The Department organized one Winter School sponsored by the I.C.A.R.
- The department organized XXIV Annual Conferrence of INdian Poultry Science Association and NAtional Symposium on "Poultry production for rural employment and nutritional secuirty" 25-27th April 2007.