Welcome to the Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding

Home Faculty Staff Mandate Alumini Coursers Offered Research Activities Publications Contact Information Photogallery Sale products Supply of chicks News Archive Reports Contact us

Home
Faculty
Staff
Mandate
Alumini
Coursers Offered
Research Activities
Publications
Contact Information
Photogallery
Sale products
Supply of chicks
News
Archive Reports
Contact us

    Last updated:

 

   September 03, 2024

PUBLICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS

 

A.       RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED :

 

1.    Paila S K and Arora C L (1983).factors affecting production traits in Jersey cattle in sub-temperate climate of Palampur. Indian Journal Animal Sciences, 53:642-644.

2. Thakur Y P, Narang M P and Arora S P (1990). Growth as influenced by Farmore in broiler chicks. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, 16: 166-167.

3.      Katoch S., Singh Sumer, Manuja N.K.; Thakur Y.P. and Gupta K. (1991). The Incidence of calf mortality in dairy Herd. Asian J. Dairy Res. 10(4) 211-212

4.      Arora S P, Thakur Y P and Narang M P (1991).Influence of Novozyme on growth of chicks. Indian Journal Animal Nutrition, 8: 159-160.

5.      Manuja N K, Gupta K and Santosh (1991). Studies on the inheritance of monthly lactation performance in Jersey cows of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Vet. Journal, 68: 426-430.

6.      Gupta K and Dhillon J S (1991). Factors affecting Peak yield and days to attain peak yield in Jersey cows. Indian Vet. Journal, 68: 535-538.

7.      Gupta K, Dhillon JS and Parmar O S (1991). Evaluation of Jersey sires for first lactation milk yield.  Indian Journal Animal Sciences, 62: 351-352.

8.      Thakur Y.P.; Singh B.P. and Katoch S. (1991) Inheritance of pullet body wt. at
20 weeks of age in WH population. Indian Poultry Review 22:11.

9.      Thakur Y P and Kulkarni V V (1991). Effect of Novozyme SP-243 on growth and carcass components of broilers.  Indian Poultry Review, 22:123-127.

10.  Gupta K.; Tewari S.P.; Manuja N.K. and Katoch Sanjeet. (1991) Effect of feeding pelleted diet on comparative performance of rabbit. J. Applied Rabbit Res. 13:2

11.  Patial K.K.; Manuja N.K.; Gupta K. and Katoch S. (1991) Studies on effect of season on litter size of broiler rabbits in Himachal Pradesh India. J. Applied Rabbit Res. 14:3-5.

12.  Katoch S.; Dhohle R.L., Singh M.M. and Mittal J. (1991) Factors affecting conception rate in cows under field conditions.  Him J. Agri. Res. 1.

13.  Rao V.N.; Mandyal R.K. and Katoch S. (1991). A note on occurrence and treatment of mange in rabbits Indian J. Vet. Medicine (2):  220.

14.  Thakur Y P, Bhat R S and Katoch B S (1992). Comparative growth performance of Farmore and CHQ-60 supplemented diets in broiler chicks. SARAS J. of Livestock and Poultry prod., 8: 77-78.

15.  Kulkarni V V , Thakur Y P and Narang MP ( 1992). Effect of age and live weight on carcass components of spent hens. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 29:326-327.

16.  Kulkarni V V and Thakur Y P (1992). Effect of Biovet on growth performance and carcass components of broilers. Poultry Guide, 19: 55-57.

17.  Thakur Y P and Singh B P (1993). Selection response for egg number in a White leghorn population.  Indian Vet. Journal, 70: 759-760.

18.  Rathore Y.S., Manuja N.K., Thakur Y.P., Katoch S. and Gupta K.(1993). Heritability estimates of some litter and growth traits in broiler rabbits. Indian Journal Anim. Res. 27: 42-44.

19.  Narang R, Manuja N.K., Katoch S., Gupta K. and Thakur Y.P. (1993). Average daily milk production in Jersey and its crosses with Red Sindhi in a hill farm. Indian Journal Anim. Sci. 63 (8): 900-901. 

20.  Kulkarni V V , Thakur Y P , Nagal K B and Manuja N K ( 1993). Preparation and storage stability of pickled poultry eggs. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 30: 440-441.

21.  Katoch S., Manuja N.K., Thakur Y.P. and Singh Sumer (1993). Factors affecting calf mortality in organized dairy herd. Indian J. Dairy Sci. 46 (12): 592-594.

22.  Rathore Y.S., Thakur Y.P., Manuja N.K., Katoch S. & Gupta K. (1994). Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting post weaning growth in broiler rabbits. Indian J Anim. Sci, 64 (1): 79-81.

23.  Singh Sumer, Katoch S., Manuja N.K., Thakur Y.P. and Gupta K. (1994). Repeatability of some reproductive and production traits in Jersey cattle. Indian Vet. J. 71(2): 137-138.

24.  Rathore Y.S., Thakur Y.P., Manuja N.K., Katoch S. and Gupta K. (1994). Pre-weaning and post-weaning mortality trends in broiler rabbits. Indian Vet. J. 71 (4): 365-368.

25.  Thakur Y.P., Katoch S., Singh Sumer, Manuja N.K. and Gupta K. (1994). Disposal pattern in Jersey and Red-Sindhi x Jersey half-bred in an organized herd. Indian Vet, J. 71 (10): 1035-1037.

26.  Narang Raman, Manuja N.K., Thakur Y.P., Katoch S. Gupta K. (1994). Milk production performance of Jersey and RS x Jersey cows in sub-temperate conditions of HP. Indian Vet. J. 71: 1248-50.

27.  Thakur Y P, Kulkarni V V and Narang M P (1994). Performance of commercial layer stocks under agro-climatic conditions of H. P. Him J. Agri. Res. 1-2:113-114.

28.  Narang R.; Thakur Y.P.; Manuja N.K.; Katoch S. and Gupta K. (1994). Genetic parameters of birth weight and its correlation’s with first lactation reproductive and milk production performance in Jersey and Red Sindhi x Jersey cattle. Him. J. Agric. Res. 20 (1 & 2): 64-67.

29.  Singh Sumer; Katoch S.; Thakur Y.P.; Manuja N.K. and Gupta K. (1994).Inheritance of reproductive efficiency in Jersey and Red Sindhi x Jersey cows in H P. Him. J. Agric. Res. 20 (1 & 2): 68-71.

30.  Singh Umesh and Manuja, N K (1995). Inheritance of wool quality traits in native (Gaddi) exotic (Rambouillet and Merino) and crossbred sheep. Indian J of Small Ruminants 1(2):1-4.

31.  Singh Sumer, Thakur Y.P, Manuja N.K, and Gupta K. (1995). Factors affecting birth weight in Jersey and Red Sindhi x Jersey half-bred female calves in H.P. Livestock Advisor, 20 (2): 31-32.

32.  Kulkarni V V , Thakur Y P and Manuja N K ( 1996). Meat quality in Gaddi goats. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 66 (3): 309-310.

33.  Samhher V.K.; Katoch S. and Manuja N.K. (1997) Factors affecting some of the reproductive traits in German angora rabbits. Indian Journal Animal Reproduction 18(2): 129-131.

34.  Narang R.; Manuja N.K.; Deepti; Thakur Y. P.; and Katoch. S. (1997)
Factors affecting test day milk yields and their use in prediction of lactation milk
yield in HF X Sahiwal crossbred cows. Him. Journal of Agri. Res.23:  105- 111.

35.  Thakur Y. P. and Katoch S. (1997) Time trend in the performance of Jersey cattle herds for first lactation milk production traits. Him. Journal of Agri. Res. 23 129-31

36.  Sambher V. K.: Katoch S., Thakur Y.P.; Gupta K. and Manuja N.K. (1998). Pre-weaning mortality in Angora rabbits. Indian Vet. Journal 75(11) 51-52.

37.  Sambher V. K.; Katoch S.; Thakur Y.P.; Gupta K; and Manuja N.K. (1999) Factors affecting annual wool yields in Angora rabbits. Indian Vet. Journal 76(1) 63-64.

38.  Santosh Kumar S. Katoch.; YP. Thakur and N.K. Manuja. (1998) A note on udder measurements in Jersey X Red Sindhi cows. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences: 70 (2):209-210.

39.  Agnihotri R K and Thakur Y P (1999).  Genetic group / breed, age and sex susceptibility of meat rabbits to mixed mange- mite infestation. Himachal Veterinary Journal 3: 32-34.

40.  Kumar, S, Katoch .S, Thakur Y.P., Bhardwaj R.L. and Gupta N. (1999). Factors affecting body measurements in Jersey X Red Sindhi crossbred cows. Him. J Agri. Research 25 (102): 93-96.

41.  Katoch V.C., Katoch Sanjeev, Katoch R.and Katoch S. (1999) Hydatid cyst in heart of buffalo: a case report. Himachal Vet. J.  3:52

42.  Katoch R.; Mandial R.K.; Agnihotri R.K. and Katoch S. (1999) Incidence of endoparasites in equines of H.P. Himachal Vet. J.  3:42-43

43.  Katoch, S, Kumar, S, Thakur Y.P., Gupta K, and Manuja N.K. (2000). Factors affecting reproductive disorders in Jersey X Red sindhi half breds. Indian J Animal Reproduction, 21 (1):19-21.

44.  Rathore Y.S.  Thakur Y.P.; Manuja N.K.; Katoch .S. and Gupta K. (2000) Performance of different meat breeds for various litter traits. Indian Vet. Journal, 77: 592-594.

45.  Umesh singh and Manuja N K (2000). Genetic and phenotypic correlation, of reproductive and    productive traits in exotic and their crosses with Gaddi sheep in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of   Animal Sciences 70(1).

46.  Gupta N, Katoch R,  Chatterjee S, Khurana S.K., Telang R.S., Thakur Y.P. and Agnihotri R.K. (2001). Efficacy of Ectozee sprays formulation against Damalinia capra of goats (Capra hircus). Livestock International 5 (7): 18-21.

47.  Madhumeet Singh, Vasistha N.K., Pankaj Sood, Gupta Munish, Singh Uday and Thakur Y.P.    (2000). Comparative efficacy of Lugol’s iodine paint and Gn RH in anoestrus cows.  Himachal Vet. Journal. 4: 22-24.

48.  Narang, R, Thakur Y.P., Manuja N.K, Katoch S, and Gupta K, (2001). First lactation              performance of different Holstein – Friesian x Sahiwal grades at military dairy farms. Indian J. Anim. Sci.:71(6):580-582.

49.  Thakur Y.P., Kumar R. and Kulkarni V.V (2001). Study of serum – enzymes for evaluation of ZYCOX as anti- coccidial in broiler chicks; a preliminary assessment. Phytomedica 2 (102): 99-   102.

50.  Thakur Y.P. and Dogra P.K. (2002). Effects of choline chloride (dry) supplementation on biological performance of broiler chicks. Poultry Planner 4 (4): 19-20.

51.  Thakur J.S. and Thakur Y.P. (2001). Lactation induction in heifer and non- pregnant          Cows. Himachal J Agricultural Research. 27(1&2):111-114.

52.  G.D. Vashista; Sanjeet Katoch and M.S. Pathania (2002) Impact of crossbreeding programme on cattle improvement in HP. Agr. Econ. Review  : 48-56

53.  Agnihotri R.K.; Katoch S; Katoch R; Panda A.K. and Kaila O.P. (2003) Anthelmintic efficacy of albendendazole against natural strongyle infection of donkeys. Centaur XX-1:15-17.

54.  Katoch Sanjeet; Dogra, P.K.; Thakur, Y.P. and Gupta, K (2004) Phenotypic characterization of Spiti horse in its breeding tract-body measurements. Centaur XX-3 : 45-47.

55.  Kumar, R; Katoch Sanjeet; Gupta, K; Katoch Ajay; Dogra, P.K.; Sharma, K.B. (2004) Hematological profile of migratory Spiti Horses. Centaur XX-3: 54-56.

56.  Sharma Alok; Panda K.; Khurana S.K.; Katoch S and Katoch R (2004). Prevalence of Brucellosis in Spiti horses in Northen western Himalayas. Centaur XX-4  68-69

57.  Katoch Ajay; Katoch Sanjeet; Gupta, K; Dogra, P.K.; Sharma, S.K. and Thakur, Y.P. (2004) Mineral and Biochemical profiles in Spiti Horses .Centaur XX-3 : 48-49

58.  Thakur Y.P.; Katoch S. and Gupta K. (2004). Characterisation of Chegu breed of goats in Himachal Pradesh. Indian J. Animal Gen. & Breeding, 25:118-122.

59.  Katoch, S., Dogra, P.K., Thakur. Y.P. and Gupta, K. (2005). Characterization of Spiti       horses in its breeding tract – Reproductive parameters. Centaur. 21 (3):46-48.

60.  Verma, Anuradha, Gupta, Kamlesh and Katoch, S (2005). Factor affecting the incidence of abnormal calving in the organized herds. Himachal J of Agri. Research, 31(1):153-156.

61.  Anshool Sood; K.Gupta; K. S. Risam; S. Katoch and O.P.Kaila (2005) Studies on genetic and phenotypic correlations between wool quantity and wool quality traits an Angora rabbits. Himachal  J Agric. Res. 31(2)160-62

62.  Thakur Y P,   Katoch S, Gupta K and Risam, K S (2005) .Quality of pashmina from chegu goats maintained at variable altitudes of breeding tract in Himachal Pradesh. Indian  J of Small Ruminants 12 (1) :95-98

63.  Thakur, Y.P., Madhumeet Singh and Sandeep Jasial (2005). Semen production and    freezability attributes in Chegu pashmina bucks. Indian J Anim.Sci:75 (10): 1165-67.

64.  Sharma, K B, Kumar R and Thakur Y P (2005). Haematological profile of   Chegu goats. Indian Journal of Animal Physiology, 1(1): 31-32.

65.  Thakur Y P, Katoch S and Dogra P K (2005). Production system and demographic   status of Chegu goats in their breeding tract in Himachal Pradesh. Indian J. of Small Ruminants: 1(2):.116-120.

66.  Kumar R, Sharma K B and Thakur Y P (2006). Plasma minerals profile of Chegu goats. Indian Journal of Small Ruminants 12(2):221-22.

67.  Katoch R.; Katoch S.; Agnihotri R.K.; Sharma K.B. and Katoch, Ajay (2006).  Incidence of Gastrointestinal helminthes in Spiti Horses of Hiamchal Pradesh.  Intas Polivet 7(1): 64-66.

68.  Anshool Sood; K. Gupta; K.S.Risam; S.Katoch, O.P.Kaila (2006) Genetic Analysis of litter traits in angora rabbits. Indian J of Small Ruminants 12(1):104-106.

69.  Anshool Sood; K. Gupta; K.S. Risam; S. Katoch; O.P. Kaila (2006). Non genetic factors affecting litter traits in Angora rabbits. Indian J Small Ruminants 12(1):102-03.

70.  Dogra P.K.; Katoch, S; Thakur, Y.P. and Gupta K (2007) Production system and traditional breeding practices of Spiti horse breeders in cold desert of HP. Centaur. 24 (1):9-12.

71.  Anshool Sood; K.Gupta; K.S.Risam; S.Katoch; O.P.Kaila (2007). Non genetic factors affecting wool yield in Angora rabbits. Indian J. Animal research. 41(3) 233-234.

72.  Rahul Bahl, Tantia M S, Thakur Y P and Vijh R K (2007): Microsattellite analysis of Chegu and Tibetian goats. Indian Vet. Journal 84 (6):596-599.

73.  Pal B, Mandial R K, Wadhwa D R, Thakur Y P and Dhar P (2008). Actinomycosis in cattle and its clinical management. Intas Polyvet 9(11): 253-254.

74.  Kailash Mahajan, O.P. Kaila, S.C. Gupta, Sanjeet Katoch and K. Gupta (2009).   Genetic characterization of hill cattle of Himachal Pradesh using molecular Markers. Journal of Livestock Biodiversity, 2 (1):  64.

75.  D. Sharma; K. Mahajan; R.K. Agnihotri; S.Katoch and Varun Sankhyan (2010) Effect of melethion and delmetharine on natural infestation of lice and mites of desi Fowl of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J Agri. Res. 36(2):226-228.

76.  Rana U S, Katoch S, Thakur Y P and Dogra P K (2010). Factors influencing some growth traits in meat rabbits. Indian Vet. Journal 87 (6):563-565.

77.  Dinesh, Krishanender, Thakur Y P and Katoch, S (2011). Non-genetic factors affecting first lactation traits of Jersey cows. Indian Vet. Journal, 88 (3): 64-65.

78.  Dinesh, Krishanender and Thakur, Y P (2011). Studies on longevity and lifetime performance of Jersey cows. Indian Vet. Journal, 88 (4): 49-51.

79.  Loopamudra sarma, katoch S, Thakur Y P and Sankhyan Varun (2012).  Non-genetic factors affecting annual wool yields in German Angora rabbits. Himachal J of Agri. Res. 38(1): 64-66.

80.  Shekhar, C and Kailla, O P (2012): Analysis of milk production efficiency of Jersey crossbred herd. Indian Veterinary Journal 89(9): 135-137

81.  Shekhar, C and Kailla, O P (2012): First lactation traits in Jersey X Red Sindhi crossbred in sub-temperate conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Veterinary Journal 89(11): 42-43.

82.  Krishanender Dinesh, Y.P. Thakur and S. Katoch (2013). Heritability estimates for first lactation, longevity, life time performance and lifetime production efficiency traits in Jersey cattle. Indian Journal of Dairy Science 66 (3) :

83.  Thakur R, Singh Anand, Thakur Y P, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur R K and Chauhan CL (2013). Adaptability and production performance of Murrah buffaloes in district Hamirpur of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 107-113

84.  Krishanender Dinesh, Y.P. Thakur, S. Katoch and Varun Sankhyan (2013). Genetic and Phenotypic Correlation among First Lactation and Lifetime Performance traits in Jersey Cows. Indian Journal of   Dairy Science 66 (4):

85.  Sankhyan V, Katoch S, Thakur Y P, Dinesh K, Patial S and Bhardwaj N (2013). Analysis of characteristics and improvement strategies of rural poultry farming in north western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 25 (12), Article #211. Retrieved  from http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd25/12/sank25211.html

86.  Reen J K, Sankhyan V, Katoch S and Thakur Y P (2013). Candidate gene polymorphism for IL-R¥ and Ch B6 genes in indigenous chicken of north- Western   Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Poultry Science Journal 1(2): 87-92.

87.  Nishant Verma, Thakur Y P, katoch S and Sankhyan Varun (2013).  Prediction of complete lactation milk yields from part lactations in Red Sindhi Jersey crossbred cows. Himachal J of Agri. Res. 39(2): 149-151.

88.  Nishant Verma and Thakur Y P (2013).  Effect of genetic and non-genetic factors on production efficiency traits of Red Sindhi X Jersey crossbred cows maintained under sub-temperate Indian conditions.  Livestock Research International, 1(2): 58-60, Oct. - Dec. 2013.

89.  Reen J K, Katoch S, Sankhyan V and Thakur Y P (2013). PCR –RFLP analysis of IL-2 R¥ gene in indigenous chicken of North Western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Veterinary Practitioner, 14 (2; Suppl. 1):  497-498.

90.  Krishanender Dinesh, Y.P. Thakur, S. Katoch and Varun Sankhyan (2014). Lifetime milk production efficiency of Jersey cows under sub-temperate conditions. Indian Journal of   Animal Research, 48 (3): 286-289.

91.  Nishant Verma, Y.P. Thakur, S. Katoch and Krishanender Dinesh (2014).  Genetic parameters of cumulative part lactation milk yields and their efficacy in prediction of complete lactation yield in Red Sindhi X Jersey crossbred cows. Indian Journal of   Dairy Science 67 (3):

92.  Pal B, Thakur Y P and Katoch Vipin (2014). An outbreak of contagious ecthyma and its treatment in Chegu pashmina goats.  Indian J. Vet. Med. 35 (1): 68-69.

93.  Reen J K, Katoch S, Sankhyan V and Thakur Y P (2014). Molecular characterization of Native chicken of Himachal Pradesh using Microsatellite Markers. Veterinary Practitioner, 15 (8):  195-198.

94.  Singh G, Thakur Y, Kour A, Sankhyan V, Katoch S (2015). Genetic characterization of Gaddi goat breed of Western Himalayas using microsatellite markers.  Veterinary World , 8(4);527-531.

95.  Sankhyan, V., Dogra, P.K and Thakur Y.P. (2016). Attributes of migratory goat and sheep farming and impact of some improved management strategies en-route migration in adopted flocks of Western-Himalayan region of India. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 86(9):1079-84.

96.  Sankhyan, V and Thakur Y. P. 2016. Comparative Performance of Vanaraja and Indigenous Chicken under intensive system in sub temperate climatic condition of north western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 5(2), 449-453.

97.  Singh G , Thakur YP, Taggar RK,  Kaur A, Chakraborty D, Kumar D and Sankhyan V. (2016). Genetic bottleneck effect and analysis of intra-population genetic diversity in Gaddi goat breed of Western Himalayas using microsatellite markers. Journal of Livestock Biodiversity; 6(1) 33-39.

98.  Sankhyan V, Thakur Y P, Katoch S, Dogra P K and Thakur R (2017). Morphological structuring using principal component analysis of Rampur- bushair sheep under transhumance production in western Himalayan region, India. Indian Journal Animal Research: ISSN: 0367-6722/ online ISSN:0976-0555.

99.  Sankhyan V, Thakur YP and Dogra P K. (2018). Analysis of Polymorphism at Fecb Locus in Gaddi Goats of Western Himalayas under Transhumance Production System. International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience; 6(1): 547-550.

100. Krishanender, Sankhyan V, Thakur Y P, Kumar R and Singh G. (2018). Estimation of Phenotypic Trend in Performance Traits of Native Chicken germplasm of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Animal Research 8 (6):1071-1074.

101. Sankhyan V, Thakur Y P and Dogra P K. (2019). Genotyping of MHC class II DRB3 gene using PCR-RFLP and DNA sequencing in small ruminant breeds of Western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Animal Research: ISSN: 0367-6722/online ISSN: 0976-0555: Online First ID-B-3706.

102. Sankhyan V, Thakur Y P and Dorgan P K (2019). Genetic polymorphism in IGF-1 gene in four sheep and goat breeds and its association with biometrical traits in migratory Gaddi goat breed of western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Animal Research. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.B-3795.

103. Sarma S, Katoch S, Thakur Y P and Sankhyan V (2019). Influence of non-genetic factors on gestation period and litter size at birth in German Angora Rabbits. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 7(2): 1256-59.

104. Sankhyan V, Thakur Y P and Dogra P K. (2019). No Association of Prolactin Receptor (PRLR) gene and litter size in Gaddi goat breed reared under migratory system in Western Himalayan ranges of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Animal Research 9 (2): 237-42.

105.Sankhyan V, Thakur YP and Dogra PK. (2019). Genetic Polymorphism of Kisspeptin gene (KISS1) and its association with litter size in Gaddi goat breed reared under migratory system in western Himalayan ranges of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences.  89 (12):1352-1355. 

106.    Prakash B, Verma S K, Rama Rao SV,  Raju MVLN, Paul SS,  Kannan A,  Mishra S, Singh  V and Sankhyan V. (2019): Feeding status of free-range scavenging chickens in different agro-climatic regions of India, British Poultry Science, DOI:10.1080/00071668.2019.1671956

107. Sankhyan V and Thakur YP. (2019). Migratory sheep husbandry in Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India: status and headway options for improvement and sustainability. International Journal of Livestock Research 9(8): 71-77. 

108. Thakur R, Sankhyan V, Kumar R and Mankotia BS (2020). Demonstration on Himsamridhi variety of chicken under rural poultry production in District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Krishi Vigyan 9(1): 351-54.

109. Krishanender Dinesh, V Sankhyan, Y P Thakur, R Kumar and N Bhardwaj (2020). Phenotypic Time Trend in Performance Evaluation of Dahlem red Chicken under Intensive Management in Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Animal Research10 (3):417-422.

110. Gitanjli, Sankhyan V, Thakur YP and Dogra PK (2020). Effect of growth hormone gene polymorphism on growth traits in migratory Gaddi goats of Western Himalayas, India. Tropical Animal Health and Production 52(4) DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02227-4.

111. Krishanender Dinesh, V Sankhyan, D Thakur, M Suman, A Sharma and N Bhardwaj (2021).        Mortality Pattern among Poultry Stock Reared under Intensive Management in Sub temperate   Condition of Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Livestock Research 11 (4):13-18.

112. Krishanender Dinesh, V Sankhyan, Y P Thakur, D Thakur and R Kumar (2021). Comparative Performance Evaluation of Dahlem Red, native and their crossesunder Intensive Management in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 91 (10):856-859.

 

 

B.        PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES/ SYMPOSIUMS :

1.        Kaul B.S.; Dhoble R.L.; Katoch S. Vasistha N.K. and Singh M.M. (1991), Effect of season on conception rate in Angora rabbits. Paper presented at ISSAR Hissar. Feb 6-9, 1991

2.    Dogra K.K., Thakur Y.P., Roshan Lal, Narang M.P. and Arora S.P. (1991). Influence of cytokinins on milk production and growth. In proceeding of 1st International Animal Nutrition workers Conf. for Asia and Pacific held at Bangalore on September 23-28, 1991.

3.    Thakur Y.P., Kulkarni V.V., and Manuja N.K. (1992).  Effect of Novozyme SP-243 on growth performance and carcass component of broilers. Presented in XIV Annual conf. cum symposium of Indian poultry Sciences Assoc. held at Pantnagar on 14-16, November, 1992.

4.    Kulkarni V.V., Thakur Y.P. and Manuja N.K.  (1992). Effect of Biovet on growth performance and carcass components of broilers. Paper presented in XIV Annual conference cum symposium of Indian poultry Sci.  Assoc. held at Pantnagar on 14-16 November, 1992.

5.    Rathore YS.; Manuja N K, Thakur Y.P.; Katoch, S. & Gupta K. (1992). Factors affecting litter traits in 4x4 Diallele cross broiler rabbits. Paper presented in National Seminar on Animal Genetics and Breeding Research and Education Present status and future thrusts held at 1VRI, Izatnagar on October 12 13, 1992.

6.    Thakur Y.P.; Singh Umesh; Katoch S., Manuja N.K. and Gupta K. (1 992).Lifetime calf crop from Jersey and Red Sindhi x Jersey cows in an organized dairy herd in H.P. Paper presented in National Seminar on Animal Genetics & Breeding Research and Education Present status and future thrust held at IVRI, Izatnagar on October 12—13, 1992.

7.        Thakur Y.P.; Katoch S.; Singh Sumer and Manuja N.K. (1992). Disposal pattern of female animals in an organised Jersey and Jersey x Red Sindhi herd. Paper presented in National Seminar on Anima’ Genetics and Breeding Research and Education present status and future thrusts held at TVRI, Izatnagar on October 12-13, 1992.

8.        Singh Sumer; Katoch S.; Manuja N.K.; Thakur Y.P. & Gupta K. (1992). Genetic studies on first lactation reproductive performance of Jersey and Red Sindhi x Jersey in Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in National Seminar on Animal Genetics & Breeding Research and Education Present status and future thrust held at IVRI, Izatnagar on October 12—13, 1992.

9.        Singh Sumer; Katoch S.; Manuja N.K.; Thakur Y.P. & Gupta K. (1992).
Lactation-wise performance for milk production traits in Jersey and Red Sindhi x
Jersey cattle. Paper presented in National Seminar on “Animal Genetics and
Breeding, Research and Education: Present status and future thrust” held at
IVRI, Izatnagar on October 12-13, 1992.

10.  Rathore Y.S. Manuja N.K.; Thakur Y.P.; Katoch S. and Gupta K. (1992). Genetic studies on post-weaning growth performance of broiler rabbits. Paper presented in “National Seminar on Animal Genetics and Breeding, Research and Education: Present status and future thrust” held at IVRI, Izatnagar on October 12-13, 1992.

11.  Thakur. Y. P. and Manuja N.K., (1993).Native goats of Himachal Pradesh, Prospects of evaluation and genetic improvement for meat production. Paper presented in National Seminar on “Animal Genetic Resources and their conservation” held at NIAG/NBAGR, Karnal, April 22-23, 1993.

12.  Kaila O.P., Manuja N.K., Thakur Y.P., Katoch S., and Gupta K, (1993). Indigenous yak germplasm: Performance for growth reproduction and milk production performance. Paper presented in National Seminar on “Animal Genetic Resources and their conservation” held at NIAG/NBAGR, Karnal, April 22-23, 1993.

13. Thakur Y.P., (1993). Present status of sheep and goat breeding policy in Himachal Pradesh., Impact and constraints. Status paper presented in Regional Workshop of GOI Task Force on sheep, goat and rabbit breeding policy held at Jammu on August, 20-21, 1993.

14. Thakur Y.P., Kulkarni V.V, and Kumar R.  (1995). Effect of anti-coccidial administration on performance of broiler chicks. Paper presented in XIII Annual Convention cum Symposium of ISVM held at HPKV, Palampur, for April 7-9, 1995.

15. Katoch S (1995) Suggestions for changes in course outline of production courses under VCI regulations for under graduates. Paper presented in National Seminar on Vety Education and All India symposium on research and development in management of surgical and reproductive disorders in Vety practice held at HAU Hissar on October 19-21, 1995.

16. Agnihotri, R.K. and Thakur, Y.P. (1996). Prevalence of mange –mite infestation in Meat rabbits: a report. Paper presented in 8th National congress of Vety. Parasitology and national symposium on molecular parasitological organized at CCS, HAU, Hissar on Oct., 9-11, 1996.

17.  Katoch,S; Kumar Santosh; Thakur, Y.P. and Manuja, N.K.(1999) Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting reproductive disorders in Jersey and JXRS crossbred cows. Paper presented at National sym. on Bio-techniques in optimizing fertility in farm animals held at PAU Ludhiana on Feb. 10- 12, 1999.

18.     Kumar S, Katoch S.; Thakur, Y.P. and Manuja, N. K.(1999) Relationship of
abnormal calving with body Confirmation and milk yield traits in Jersey and JXRS crossbred cows. Paper presented at National symposium on Bio-techniques in optimizing fertility in farm animals. Held at PAU Ludhiana on Feb. 10- 12, 1999.

19.     Thakur Y.P.; Sharma, Manoj; Katoch, S. and Dogra, P.K. (2002): Mortality pattern in Gaddi and crossbred goats maintained under semi-intensive production system. Paper presented in National Symposium on “Recent advances in diagnosis of diseases of livestock poultry & wildlife with special emphasis on hill area diseases” and XIX annual conference of I A V P held at Palampur (H.P.)  on Sept.26-28,2002.Abstract10.11 ,pp:159.

20.      Dogra, P.K.; Katoch, S. Kumar, Avdesh; Thakur, Y.P. and Gupta, K. (2002): Mortality pattern of broiler rabbits on organized farm. Presented in National Symposium on “Recent advances in diagnosis of diseases of livestock poultry & wildlife with special emphasis on hill area diseases” and  XIX annual conference of I AVP held at Palampur (H.P), Sept.26-28, 2002. Ab.4.3: pp: 57.

21.     Katoch, R; Dogra,P K; Agnihotri,R K; Katoch,S; Thakur, Y P. and Das, K. S. (2002) Parasitic infection in Gaddi goats of Palampur. Paper presented in National Symposium on “Recent advances in diagnosis of diseases of livestock poultry & wildlife with special emphasis on hill area diseases” and XIX annual conference of I A V P held at Palampur (H.P.), Sept.26-28, 2002. Ab 2.17; pp:28.

22.     Thakur Y.P. and Singh M.M. (2002).  Reproductive parameters of Chegu goats in their breeding tract. Paper presented in XVIII Annual convention of Indian Society for study of Animal Reproduction and National symposium on “Reproductive Technologies for augmentation of fertility in livestock” held at IVRI, Izzatnagar on Nov. 14 -16, 2002.

23.     Thakur Y.P. and Dogra P.K. (2002).  Production system and demographic status of   Chegu goats in their breeding tract. Paper presented in the International Symposium   on “Livestock Production Systems for sustainable Food Security and Livelihoods in  Mountain areas” held at G.B. Pant Univ. of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar (UA) on Dec. 30 -31, 2002.

24.     Thakur, Y.P. (2003). Phenotypic characteristics of Chegu breed of Indian goats. Paper presented in the 10th Annual conference of Indian Association for the advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR) & national symposium on “Challenges and strategies for sustainable Animal production in mountains & Indian Veterinary Congress “4th VETEX 2003” held at CSK,HPKV ,  Palampur (H.P)  on 14-15April,2003.

25.     Dogra, P.K.; Thakur, Y.P. and Katoch, S. (2003). In situ conservation of Spiti horses in their breeding tract. Paper presented in the Xth Annual conference of Indian Association for the advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR) & national symposium on “Challenges and strategies for sustainable Animal production in mountains & Indian Veterinary Congress “4th VETEX 2003” held at CSK, HPKV, Palampur (H.P) on April 14-15, 2003.

26.     Gupta, K; Kaila, O.P; Katoch, S and Marwaha, C.L. (2003) “Studies on morphological characteristics of Gaddi goat breed in Himachal Pradesh”  presented  at  the Indian Veterinary Congress – “4th VETEX-2003” held on April 14-15th 2003 at CSKHPKV Palampur. In proceedings, pp 4.57.

27.     Gupta, K; Marwaha, C.L.; Kaila, O.P. and Katoch, S (2003) .Growth pattern studies in Gaddi sheep in Himachal Pradesh” presented at the Indian Veterinary Congress “4th VETEX-2003” held on April 14-15th 2003 at CSKHPKV Palampur. In proceedings, pp 4.58.

28.     Kumar, R; Katoch, S; Gupta, K; Katoch, Ajay and Sharma K.B (2003) “Haemogram of migratory Spiti Horses”, presented at the Indian Veterinary Congress “4th VETEX-2003” held on April 14-15th 2003 at CSKHPKV Palampur. In proceedings, pp 2.17.

29.     Katoch, Ajay; Katoch, S; Gupta, K and Sharma, S.K. (2003) “Mineral and Biochemical profiles of Spiti Horses”, presented at the Indian Veterinary Congress “4th VETEX-2003” held on April 14-15th 2003 at CSKHPKV Palampur. In proceedings, pp 2.21.

30.     Thakur, Y P, Girish Sharma and Gupta, K (2004):  Feeding Practices and Forage   resources for Chegu goat production in its native tract in cold desert region of Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings of the National Seminar on “Opportunities and Challenges in Nutrition and feeding management of sheep, goats and rabbits for Sustainable Production” held on February, 10 -12, 2004 at CSWRI, Avikanagar.  pp 332; Ab. 43.

31.     Gupta, K, Alka Prasad and Thakur, Y.P. (2004):  Study on morphological characteristics of Gaddi sheep breed of H.P. In proceedings of National Seminar on “Opportunities and Challenges in Nutrition and feeding management of sheep, goats and rabbits for Sustainable Production” held on Feb., 10 -12, 2004 at CSWRI, Avikanagar. pp 374; Ab. 109.

32.     Thakur, Y P, Katoch, S and Gupta, K (2004):  Characteristics of Chegu breed of goats in the breeding tract in Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in the National Symposium on “Conservation and propagation of livestock and poultry” and the Annual conference of the Indian Society of Animal Genetics and breeding held on February, 26 -28, 2004 at G B Pant Univ. of Agric. & Tech., Pantnagar, Uttaranchal. In proceedings, pp 11; Ab 19.

33.     Katoch, S   Dogra, P K, Thakur, Y P and Gupta, K (2004):  Characterization of the Spiti horse in its breeding tract: reproductive parameters. Paper presented in National Symposium on “Conservation and propagation of livestock and poultry ” and the annual conference of Indian Society of Animal Genetics and breeding  held on February, 26 -28, 2004 at G B Pant Univ. of Agric. & Technology, Pantnagar, In proceedings, pp 31; Ab.  49.

34.     Gupta, K; Kaila, O.P; Thakur, Y.P and Katoch, Sanjeet (2004) “ Growth pattern Studies of Gaddi Sheep in Cold Arid Zone of Himachal Pradesh” presented at “National Symposium on Livestock Biodiversity Vis-à-vis Resource Exploitation : An introspection” held on  February11-12, 2004  at National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 187; Ab. (AGR.126).

35.     Gupta, K; Katoch, S; Marwaha, C.L. and Dogra, P.K. (2004) “Study on Morphological Characteristics of Gaddi Goat Breed of Cold Arid Zone of Himachal Pradesh” presented at “National Symposium on Livestock Biodiversity Vis-à-vis Resource Exploitation : An introspection” held on  February11-12, 2004  at National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 170; Ab. (AGR.127).

36.     Katoch, Sanjeet; Dogra, P.K.; Thakur, Y.P. and Gupta, K (2004) “Phenotypic Characterization of Spiti Horses in its Breeding Tract- Coat Colour Pattern and Marking” presented at “National Symposium on Livestock Biodiversity Vis-à-vis Resource Exploitation : An introspection” held on  February11-12, 2004  at National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 168; Ab. (AGR.048)

37.     Thakur, Y.P.; Katoch, Sanjeet; Dogra, P.K. and Gupta, K (2004)“Livestock Diversity in cold Desert Region of Himachal Pradesh: A Study of Lahaul & Spiti District” presented at “National Symposium on Livestock Biodiversity Vis-à-vis Resource Exploitation : An introspection” held on  February11-12, 2004  at National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 98; Ab. (AGR.101).

38.     Gupta, K; Marwaha, C.L and Katoch, S. (2004) “Study of Reproductive Traits & Physiological Parameters of Gaddi Sheep of Cold Arid Zone of Himachal Pradesh” presented at “Annual Conference of Indian Society and Animal Breeding and National Symposium on Conservation and Propagation of indigenous breeds of cattle and buffaloes” held on  February26-28, 2004  at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (Uttaranchal).

39.     Katoch, Sanjeet; Dogra, P.K.; Thakur, Y.P. and Gupta, K (2004) “Characterization of Spiti Horse in its Breeding Tracts-Reproductive parameters” presented at “Annual Conference of Indian Society and Animal Breeding and National Symposium on Conservation and Propagation of indigenous breeds of cattle and buffaloes” held on February26-28, 2004 at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (Uttaranchal).

40.     Thakur, Y.P.; Katoch, Sanjeet; and Gupta, K  (2004) “Characteristics of Chegu Breed of Goats in the Breeding Tract in Himachal Pradesh” presented at “Annual Conference of Indian Society and Animal Breeding and National Symposium on Conservation and Propagation of indigenous breeds of cattle and buffaloes” held on February,26-28, 2004  at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (Uttaranchal).

41.     Thakur. Y.P., Sharma, Girish, Katoch, S and Gupta, K (2004) “Production and Quality of Pashmina from Chegu Goats of Western Himalayas” presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 191; Ab. 1.

42.     Thakur, Y.P, Katoch, R. and Pathak, V. (2004). Production and utilization of Pashmina fibre in Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in the “National seminar on Angora rabbit wool and Cashmere production and utilization” organised at Manali (HP) on Sept. 25-26, 2004 by the ISSGPU. In proceedings abstract 2 pp: 192.

43.     Sood, Ansul, Gupta, K, Risam, K.S, Katoch, S, Kaila, O.P. (2004) “Factor Affecting Wool Traits in Angora Rabbits in Mid Hill of H.P”  presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 197; Ab.13.

44.     Sood, Ansul,  Gupta, K, Risam, K.S,  Katoch, S and Kaila, O.P. (2004)“Effects of Non Genetic Factors on Reproductive Traits in Angora Rabbits in Mid Hill of H.P” presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 198; Ab.14.

45.     Sood, Ansul; Gupta, K; Risam, K.S; Katoch, S; Kaila, O.P. (2004)“Genetic Analysis of Wool Traits in Angora Rabbits in Mid Hills of H.P” presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26, 2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 199; Ab.15.

46.     Rana, S; Uday, Katoch, S; Risam, K.S; Gupta, K; Kaila, O.P. (2004)“Studies on Genetic and Non Genetic Factors Affecting some of the Important Economic Traits in Broiler Rabbits”  presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 220; Ab.47.

47.     Thakur. Y.P.; Sharma, Girish; Katoch, S. and Gupta, K. (2004) “Production and Quality of Pashmina from Chegu Goats of Western Himalayas”. Paper  presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa, Distt. Kullu, HP. In proceedings, pp 191; Ab. 1.

48.     Sood, Ansul; Gupta, K; Risam, K.S; Katoch, S; Kaila, O.P. (2004) “Factor Affecting Wool Traits in Angora Rabbits in Mid Hill of H.P” presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa, Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 197; Ab.13.

49.     Sood, Ansul; Gupta, K; Risam, K.S; Katoch, S; Kaila, O.P. (2004) “Effects of Non Genetic Factors on Reproductive Traits in Angora Rabbits in Mid Hill of H.P”  presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on Sep. 25-26, 2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa, Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 198; Ab.14.

50.     Sood, Ansul, Gupta, K, Risam, K.S, Katoch, S, Kaila, O.P. (2004) “Genetic Analysis of Wool Traits in Angora Rabbits in Mid Hills of H.P”  presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa, Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 199; Ab.15.

51.     Rana, S. Uday, Katoch, S, Risam, K.S, Gupta, K,  Kaila, O.P. (2004) “Studies on Genetic and Non Genetic Factors Affecting some of the Important Economic Traits in Broiler Rabbits”  presented at  “National Seminar on Angora Rabbit Wool and Cashmere Production and Utilization” held on September 25-26,2004 at North Temperate Regional Station, Garsa, Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings, pp 220; Ab.47.

52.     Dogra, P.K.; Katoch, S; Thakur, Y.P. and Gupta, K. (2005) “Traditional Breeding Practices of Spiti Horse Breeders in the Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh” presented at “National Symposium on Domestic Animal Diversity: Status, Opportunities and Challenges” held on 10th and 11th February, 2005 at NBAGR, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 145; Ab. (DAD.139).

53.     Gupta, K; Katoch, S; Thakur, Y.P. and Dogra, P.K. (2005) “Growth Pattern studies of Gaddi Goat in Cold Arid Zone of Himachal Pradesh” presented at “National Symposium on Domestic Animal Diversity: Status, Opportunities and Challenges” held on 10th and 11th February, 2005 at National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 148; Ab. (DAD.171).

54.     Dogra, P.K., Katoch, S, Thakur, Y.P. and Gupta, K, (2005) “Traditional Breeding Practices of Spiti Horse breeders in Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh”.  Paper presented at “National Symposium on Domestic Animal Diversity: Status, Opportunities and Challenges” held on 10th - 11th February, 2005 at NBAGR, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 145; Ab. (DAD.139).

55.     Gupta, K, Katoch, S, Thakur, Y.P. and Dogra, P.K. (2005) “Growth Pattern studies of Gaddi Goat in Cold Arid Zone of Himachal Pradesh” presented at National Symposium on “Domestic Animal Diversity: Status, Opportunities and Challenges” held on 10th and 11th February, 2005 at NBAGR, Karnal. In proceedings, pp 148; Ab. (DAD.171).

56.     K Gupta, S.Katoch,  O.P.Kaila and Simarjeet Kaur (2006) “Animal Biodiversity and its conservation in North West Himalayas” presented at Biodiversity awareness workshop on “Animal genetic resources   conservation “ at NBAGR, Karnal held on 22-23rd April 2006. 35-42.

57.     Thakur Y P and Dogra P K (2009). Livestock Production systems in Himachal Pradesh. In proceedings of National Symposium on “Organic Livestock Farming: Global issues, trends and challenges” held on Feb. 26-28, 2009 at WBVFSU, Kolkata. In proceedings, pp: 143.

58.     Dogra, P K and Thakur Y P (2009). Organic milk production: a potential livelihood option for hill farmers. In proceedings of National Symposium on “Organic Livestock Farming: Global issues, trends and challenges” held on Feb. 26-28, 2009 at WBVFSU, Kolkata. In proceedings, pp: 50.

59.     Thakur Y P (2010). “Status of pashmina goat rearing in breeding areas of Himachal Pradesh and potential for its improvement”. Paper presented in National seminar on “Stress management in small ruminants: production and processing” held at organized by ISSGPU, CSWRI, Avikanagar at Jaipur, Jan. 29-30, 2010.

60.     Thakur Y P (2010). “Rare livestock resources of Himachal Pradesh and strategies for their conservation and utilization”. Paper presented in VII National Symposium on “Challenges to domestic animal biodiversity and action plan for its management and utilization” held at GAU, Anand, Gujarat on  Feb. 10-11, 2010.

61.     Devina Sharma, Mahajan Kailash, Agnihotri R.K., Katoch Sanjeet, and Sankhyan V. (2010). Trials on    malathion and deltamethrin against natural infestation of lice and red mites of desi fowl in HP. Paper presented in the National seminar on “ Parasitology today-Ecology to Molecular Biology”  held at College of Veterinary sciences, CCS,HAU, Hissar on Feb.18-20, 2010.

62.     Kaila O.P.,Katoch S.,Sankhyan V.,Mahajan K.,Shekhar C.,Verma N.,Sharma L.M., and Reen J.K.(2010). Performance of Red jungle fowls of Himachal Pradesh.  Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Conventional and Modern breeding technologies for genetic improvement of Livestock and Poultry” held at G B Pant Univ.  of Agri. & Tech. Pantanagar, Uttarakhand on Oct. 22-23,2010.

63.      Shekhar Chander,  Kaila O.P., Katoch S., Sankhyan V., Mahajan K.,  Verma N., Sharma L.M., and Reen J.K.(2010). Genetic evaluation of Jersey x Red Sindhi crosses for longevity and life time performance under sub temperate condition of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Conventional and Modern breeding technologies for genetic improvement of Livestock and Poultry” held at G B Pant Univ.  of Agri. & Tech. Pantanagar, Uttarakhand on Oct. 22-23,2010.

64.     Katoch S., Kaila O.P., Sankhyan V., Mahajan K., Shekhar C., Verma N., Sharma L.M., and Reen J.K.  (2010). Rural poultry production for sustainable livelihood in Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Conventional and Modern breeding technologies for genetic improvement of Livestock and Poultry” held at G B Pant Univ.  of Agri. & Tech. Pantanagar, Uttarakhand on Oct. 22-23,2010.

65.     Dogra, P K, Sankhyan Varun, Katoch S Thakur, Y P and Ravi Sharma (2011). “Flock management practices of migratory goats of North- Western Himalayas”. Paper presented in National symposium on “Emerging management concepts for sustainable livestock and poultry production” and XIX Annual Convention of Indian Society of Animal Production and Management held at GADVASU, Ludhiana (Pb.) on Nov. 02-04,2011. In proceedings, pp 145: Ab.FGM-49.

66.      Katoch S, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y P, Thakur Rakesh and Dogra, P K, (2011). “Fertility, hatchability, chick survivability and external egg quality of Delhem Red, Local and crossbred chicken in sub-temperate climatic conditions of Palampur”. Paper presented in National symposium on “Emerging management concepts for sustainable livestock and poultry production”and XIX Annual Convention of Indian Society of Animal Production and Management held at GADVASU, Ludhiana (Pb.) on Nov. 02-04,2011. In proceedings, pp 202: Ab.RHM-14.

67.     Sharma, Loopamudra, Katoch,S., Thakur,Y.P., and Sankhyan, Varun (2011). Factors affecting Annual wool yields in German Angora rabbits. Paper for presentation in the National Seminar on “Prospects and Retrospect of Small Ruminant and Rabbit production: Contribution to socio economic security” organized by ISSGPU, Avikanagar at Jaipur on Dec.7-9, 2011.( In proceedings:V-PC-10, pp:168)

68.     Sharma, Loopamudra, Katoch,S., Thakur,Y.P., and Sankhyan, Varun (2011). Factors affecting gestation period and litter size at birth in German Angora rabbits. Paper for presentation in the National Seminar on “Prospects and Retrospect of Small Ruminant and Rabbit production: Contribution to socio economic security” organized by ISSGPU, Avikanagar at Jaipur on Dec.7-9, 2011.( In proceedings:I-PC-24,pp:89)

69.     Sood P, Thakur YP, Singh MM, Rani D, Burman P, Ruthwal A, Sharma R and Kumar N. 2011.Retrospective evaluation of different fodder regimens and climate on pregnancy rate in Jersey crossbred cows raised in sub temperate region. In XXVII Annual Convention of “The Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction” (ISSAR) & National Symposium on Reproductive Biotechnologies for Augmenting Production with Special Reference to North Eastern Hill Region, held at Aizawl, Mizoram from September, 27-29. Pp169.

70.     Dogra P.K., Sankhyan V., Katoch S., Thakur Y.P., Sharma R. and Sharma P. (2013). Body weights of Gaddi goats at different ages under transhumance production system. Paper presented in National seminar on “new paradigms in live stock production: from traditional to commercial farming and beyond” Jan. 28-23, 2013. NDRI, Karnal. Abstr, No. B40 Pp.

71.     Sankhyan Varun, Dogra P K, Thakur, Y P, Katoch S and Thakur R (2014). Pre-weaning mortality in Gaddi goats of Western Himalayas under transhumance/ migratory production system. Paper submitted for presentation in XXI Annual convention of the ISAPM and National Seminar on “New dimensional approaches for livestock productivity and profitability enhancement under era of climatic change” held at Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat) on Jan.28-30, 2014. In proceedings; Ab. D99: pp201.

72.     Dogra P.K., Sankhyan V., Thakur Y.P., Thakur R and   Katoch S (2015). Growth and reproductive performance of Gaddi goats of Western Himalyas under transhumance production system. Paper presented in National seminar on ‘Livestock production practices for small farms of marginal groups and communities in India’, organized by ISAPM at CVS&AH, CAU. Aizwal, Mizoram on Jan. 28-30, 2015. Abstr, No5.15.

73.        Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur, P K Dogra and Sanjeet Katoch (2016). Morphological structuring using principal component analysis of Rampur-bushair sheep under transhumance production in western Himalayan region, India. Paper presented in National Seminar on “Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity” held at SKUAST-J at Jammu on Feb.11-12, 2016.

74.        Varun Sankhyan and Yash Pal Thakur (2018). Development and evaluation of location specific variety for improving rural poultry farming in western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Paper presented in World Congress on Genetics applied to Animal production held at Aoeta Centre, Auckland, New Zealand during Feb. 11-16, 2018.

75.        Y. P. Thakur, Krishanender Dinesh, V. Sankhyan and Rajesh Kumar (2018). Phenotypic Trend in Performance Traits of Native Non-Descript Chicken Germplasm of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in National Symposium on “Sustainable Management of Livestock and Poultry Diversity for enhancing farmer’s income” and XV Annual Convention of Society for conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB) scheduled at RAJUVAS, Bikaner on Feb 8-10, 2018. Page 44.

76.        Y. P. Thakur, Varun Sankhyan and Krishanender Dinesh (2018). “Sustainable Animal Husbandry: A tool for enhancing farmer’s income”. Paper presented in Conference on “Doubling farmer’s income: Challenges and strategies” organized by Agri-vision and Agricultural Scientists Forum, HPKV at CSK HPKV Palampur on April 23-24, 2018.

77.        Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur and Krishanender Dinesh (2018). Backyard poultry farming: A potential technology to increase income of rural farmers. Paper presented in “Doubling Farmer’s Income: Challenges and Strategies” organized by Agrivision and Agricultural Scientists forum, HPKV at CSKHPKV Palampur on April 23-24, 2018 (Best Poster Award).

78.        Varun Sankhyan, Krishanender Dinesh, Y P Thakur and Rajesh Kumar (2018). Rural poultry farming in Himachal Pradesh: Present situation and future prospects. Paper presented in XXXV Annual Conference IPSACON; Rural Poultry Production: Challenges for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development organized at ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair, November 15-17, 2018.

79.        P K Dogra, Varun Sankhyan, S Gurdeep Singh, Y P Thakur and Ankaj Thakur Productive and Reproductive performance of Gaddi goats under transhumance production System in Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of “International Conference on Global Research Initiatives for sustainable agriculture and allied science”, Rajasthan Agriculture Research Institute, Jaipur, October 28-30, 2018. 

80.        Y. P. Thakur, Varun Sankhyan, and Krishanender Dinesh (2018). “Sustainable Animal Husbandry: A tool for enhancing farmer’s income”. Paper presented in Conference on “Doubling farmer’s income: Challenges and strategies” organized by Agri-vision and Agricultural Scientists Forum, HPKV at CSK HPKV Palampur on April 23-24, 2018

81.        Y. P. Thakur (2018). Presented lecture on “The role of the Veterinary Profession in Sustainable Development to improve livelihoods, food security and safety” organized by VASTA and COVAS on World Veterinary Day celebration held on April 28, 2018.

82.        Krishanender Dinesh, Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur and Rajesh Kumar (2019). Phenotypic time trend in performance of Dahlem Red chicken under intensive system of management in Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in National Symposium Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Social Security February 7-8, 2019 organized SOCDAB at Karnal, February 7-8, 2019.

83.        Krishanender Dinesh, Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur and Rajesh Kumar. (2020). Performance Evaluation of Dahlem red, Native and Crossbred Chicken under Intensive Rearing in Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in the National Symposium on Enhancement of Farmers income through management of Animal Genetic Resources held at College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh on February10-11, 2020.

84.        Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur, Krishanender Dinesh and Rajesh Kumar. (2020). Dynamics of livestock production system and drivers of change in Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in the National Symposium on Enhancement of Farmers income through management of Animal Genetic Resources held at College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh on February10-11, 2020.

 

 

C.        EXTENSION ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

1.        Thakur J.S, Katoch .S, and Thakur Y.P. (1992).  Adhik dugdh utapadan ke liye shankar Gaye palan. Parvatiya Khetibari 3: 22.

2.        Thakur Y.P. and Thakur J.S. (1997).Moorgion mein khooni dasat rog. Parvatiya Khetibari: 24-25.

3.        Thakur J.S and Thakur Y.P. (1998). Choojon ke palan mein brooding ke sidhant. Parvatiya Khetibari   18 (1): 22-23.

4.        Thakur Y.P. (1999). Ande Aur Maans ke liya Murgi Palan. Pashoo Palakon Ke liye Pashu Palan – dairy se sambandhit Jankary. Published by Deptt. of A.H, H.P. Shimla -5 pp:8-11.

5.        Thakur J.S. and Thakur Y.P. (1999). Dairy uthan mein Unnat Saand Jaroori. Parvatiya Khetibari 19 (1):21-22.

6.        Thakur, J.S., Katoch,S. and Thakur,Y.P. (2000) .Gayone avem bhainson mein uchh  satar prajanan hetu garabh parikshan. Paravatiya Khetibari 20 (2):11-12.

7.        Dogra P.K, Thakur Y.P. and Neelkant (2000).  Khargoson main yojana budh tarikey se prajanan Karanye. Giriraj saptahik, Jan, 2001: 10.

8.        Dogra P.K. and Thakur Y.P. (2001) Doodharu Pashuoan ke liye Awas prabandh.Griraj saptahik pp: 10, Oct, 2001.

9.        Dogra P.K. and Thakur Y.P. Sharma S.K. (2002). Vigyanik tarike se dadharu pashuoan ka palan poshan . Giriraj Saptahik, May, 1-7, 2002:pp7and 13.

10.     Dogra P.K. and Thakur Y.P. (2005). Dudharu pashpalan ke takniki avem    arthik pahlooan ka avlokan. Paravatiya Khetibari 25 (3): 24-27.

11.     Pradeep Dogra, Yash Pal Thakur and Sanjeet Katoch (2005). Garmiaon mein   Dudharu pasuoan ki dhekbhal. Giriraj Saptahik, 27 (30): 5 & 11.

12.     Thakur Y P and Thakur J S (2009). Dudharu pashuoan se adhiktam doodh utpadan.     Parvatiya Khetiwari 29(4):3-6.

13.     Thakur Y P and Thakur J S (2009). Gaye aur Bhains ke Navjat evam Chotte bachon ka palan –poshan. Parvatiya Khetiwari 29(4):14-16.

14.     Thakur Y P (2009). Dudh vayavsaye ke vayavsayik aur arthik pehlooan k jankari. Parvatiya Khetiwari 29(4):34-35.

15.     Kumar Pradeep, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Yash Pal, Katoch Sanjeet and Thakur Rakesh (2012). Himachal Pradesh Kay pramukh pashu sansadhan. Pashdhan Prakash 3:1-5.

16.     Thakur Yash Pal, Dogra Pradeep and Kumar, R. (2013). Jalvayu parivartan ka dudharu pashoun ki utpadkata per prababh. Parvatiya Khetiwari 33(3):23-24, July-Sept., 2013.

17.     Kumar Pradeep, Katoch Sanjeet, Thakur Yash Pal, Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Rakesh (2013). Himachal Pradesh Kee amulya darohar: Chamurthi Ghora. Pashdhan Prakash 4:7-10.

18.     Thakur Rakesh, Dogra P K, Sankhyan, Varun, Thakur Yash Pal and Singh Anand (2013): Emu- Palan :  Aeye ka naya strot. Giriraj , Sapthahik 13(5):

19.     Dogra Pradeep, Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan, Varun Thakur Yash Pal and Katoch Sanjeet (2014). Jaivik Pashu-Palan: Sidhant evam sambhabnayein: Parvatiya Khetiwari 34(3-4): 34 (July –Dec.,2014)

 

D.       POPULAR  ARTICLES PUBLISHED :

1.        Thakur Y.P., Kulkarni, V.V. and Manuja N.K., (1993). Problems and prospects of broiler   farming in H.P.  Indian Farming 43 (5):11.  16.

2.        Thakur Y.P. and Katoch S. (1992).  Scientific systems of housing and management of rabbits for meat and wool production. Proceedings of subject matter workshop cum seminar on rabbit farming, DEE, HPKV, Palampur. pp 11-25

3.        Thakur Y.P. (1994).  Genetics of angora traits in wool rabbits. Published in proceedings of subject matter workshop cum seminar on rabbit farming, DEE, HPKV, Palampur, October 22-27, 1994, pp 12-19.

4.        Thakur Y.P. (1995).Local livestock breeds, their conservation and role in Animal Husbandry development. Published in the college magazine “The Monal”, pp: 19-22.

5.        Bhowmik K.B.D, and Thakur, Y.P., (1995).  Angora rabbit production: An over view .published in the college magazine “The Monal” pp: 54-56.

6.        Thakur, Y. P. and Katoch. S. (1998).  Poultry farming in Himachal Pradesh: Production technologies and adaptation constraints. Himachal Veterinary Journal 2: 9-16.

7.        Thakur Y.P, Gupta Naresh and Katoch S, (1999).  Sheep husbandry in Himachal Pradesh:  An over view.  Published in Souvenir on occasion of 49th North Regional Livestock and Poultry Show at Sundernagar (H.P.) w.e.f. Feb.25-28, 1999.

8.        Katoch S., and Thakur Y.P., (1999). Performance of crossbred and gradedup cows under field conditions   in climatic Zone I &II of H.P. Published in Souvenir on occasion of 49th North Regional Livestock and Poultry Show at Sundernagar (H.P.) w.e.f. 25th Feb. ,1999.

9.        Thakur Y.P., Gupta Naresh and Katoch S., (1999). Appraisal of sheep improvement for apparel wool in north temperate region with special reference to crossbreeding.  Invited paper in proceedings of farmers meet cum technical workshop on sheep and goat development organized by Directorate of Sheep husbandry Jammu .pp.

10.     Thakur Y.P. (1999). Poultry based integrated farming systems for hills. Lecture delivered to participants of summer school on “Integrated farming system approach in hill agriculture” held from May, 10 -31, 1999 in the Deptt. Of Agronomy, HPKV, Palampur, H.P.

11.     Thakur Y.P. and Katoch S. (1999). Breeding programmes for livestock for enhancement of milk production. Paper presented in the seminar on “cattle and Buffalo breeding:  Problems and strategies” organised by Animal husbandry deptt. (H.P.) on June, 3-4, 1999 at Palampur.

12.     Dogra P.K., Thakur, Y.P and Das, K.S. (2002): Management of improved livestock.  Published in souvenir on occasion of 55th North regional livestock and Poultry show organized by Deptt. of Animal Husbandry, Shimla (H.P.) from Oct.7-10,2001 at Palampur.

13.     Rare animal genetic Resources of Himachal Pradesh. (2002). Invited lecture in summer school on “Advances in structure and functions of productive and reproductive behavior of animals at high altitude” held at COVAS, HPKV, Palampur w.e.f  8-7-02 to 28-7-02.

14.     Thakur Y.P. and Dogra P.K. (2003): Poultry based integrated farming systems for hills. Poultry Planner, 4 (6):14-16.

15.     Sharma Alok and Thakur Y P (2007). Role of Animal Husbandry in Organic   Agriculture. Specialised lecture delivered to the participants in the training programme on Organic Agriculture “for the extension specialist of the KVK,s in Himachal Pradesh organized by the DEE, CSK HPKV, Palampur. In proceedings.

16.     Thakur Y P (2008). Climatic change: Impact on dairy productivity. Expert lecture delivered in “Farmer’s awareness programme on climatic change”, organized by Deptt. of Agronomy , CSK HPKV, Palampur on 16.10.2008 ( In proceedings ).

17.     Thakur Y P (2008). Enhancing productivity of dairy animals in hilly areas. Invited lecture delivered to participant of workshop on “Modern concepts in dairy farming organized by ASA-IM and GL Gram Vikas Sansthan, Haldwani (Uttarakhand) on July11-12, 2008 (In proceedings).

18.     Thakur Y P (2009). Strategies for implementation of National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding in hilly areas/ difficult terrains of the state. Invited lecture delivered    to the participants of the National Seminar under HPLDB at Palampur, June 20, 2009.

19.     Katoch S and Thakur Y P (2009). Conservation of indigenous livestock resources. Lecture delivered in the technical session of the Animal Husbandry Officer’s workshop organized by DEE, CSK HPKV, Palampur on June 21, 2009 at Palampur.

20.     Thakur Y P (2009). “Livestock Breed Improvement”. Lecture delivered to level-1 and level-2 experts of Kisan Call centers in training on“Animal Husbandry Management” sponsored by Directorate of extension and training, GOI at HPKV, Palampur on Sept.24, 2009.

21.     Dogra P K and Thakur Y P (2010). “Livestock biodiversity of HP with special reference to Chegu goats”. Lecture delivered to participants of National training under NAIP on “Production, Processing and Utilization of Pashmina fiber” organized by Deptt. of Vety. Medicine, COVAS, CSK HPKV, Palampur on Dec.1-7, 2010 (In proceedings, pp: 1-12).

22.     Kailash Mahajan,Dinesh Krofa,sanjeet Katoch, Pooja Kanwar and  Rohit Bishist (2010) Profitable  Rabbit Production: important management guidelines. Agrovet Buzz  2(4).22

23.     Thakur Y P and Katoch S (2012). “Genetic improvement and conservation of livestock resources of HP”. Expert lecture delivered to participants of state level Animal Husbandry Officer’s workshop   held on April, 11-12, 2012 at DEE, CSK, HPKV, Palampur (H P).

24.     Thakur R, Sankhyan V, Dogra P K, Thakur Y P and Katoch S (2012). Rural Poultry Farming: Opportunities  and challenges. Poultry Punch 28(8): 52-53.\

25.  kRYNaond` idnaoSa, Da. yaSapala zakur, va$Na saM#yaana AaOr rajaoSa kumaar (5.12.18). baOkyaaD- maugaI- palana: ga`amaINa Aqa-vyavasqaa maoM [saka mah<va AaOr saMBaavanaaeM. igairraja.

26.  Krishanender Dinesh, Varun Sankhyan and Atul Kumar. (2019). Laabhprad murgi palan evam prabandhan. Poultry Munch, 51-52.

27. Varun Sankhyan, Krishanender Dinesh, Y P Thakur and Rajesh Kumar. (2019) Himachal Pradesh main aajivik aaur poshan suraksha main gramin murgi palan ka mahtav. Parvatiya Kheti bari; 20-22

 

 

E.         PRACTICAL MANUALS  PUBLISHED:

1.        Practical Manual of “Avian Production and Management” for undergraduate teaching (Course No. LPM-322; 3rd BVSc &AH.). Authors: Drs. YP Thakur, S Katoch and Saroj Bala.

2.        Manual of Practical for “Biostatistics and computer applications” for undergraduate teaching. (Course No. AGB-111: 1st BVSc & AH).  Drs. O.P.Kaila, Sanjeet Katoch, & K Gupta

3.        Manual of Practical for “Principles of Genetics and Population genetics” for undergraduate teaching. (Course No. AGB-121: 1st BVSc & AH).  Drs. O.P.Kaila, Sanjeet Katoch, & K Gupta

4.        Manual of Practical for “Principles of Animal Breeding” for undergraduate teaching. (Course No. AGB-211: 2nd BVSc & AH).  Drs. O.P.Kaila, Sanjeet Katoch, & K Gupta

5.        Manual of Practical for “Livestock breeding Systems” for undergraduate teaching. (Course No. AGB-111: 2nd BVSc & AH).  Drs. Sanjeet Katoch, O.P.Kaila,  & K Gupta.

6.   Manual of Practical for Principles of Animal Breeding (Unit-III) by Drs. Krishanender Dinesh, Varun Sankhyan, Y.P. Thakur and Rajesh Kumar.

 

 

F.        MONOGRAPHS/ BOOK CHAPTERS/ PROCEEDINGS CHAPTERS/TECHNICAL BULLETINS:

1.        Kulkarni V.V, Thakur Y.P. and Tiwari S.P. (1992). Carcass characteristics in Gaddi     goats of H.P. In post- conference proceedings of 5th International Conference on goats, New Delhi. pp 1493-96.

2.        Thakur,Y P and Tantia, M S (2003). “Chegu: the Pashmina goats of Himachal Pradesh”.Monograph published under NATP project “Animal Genetic Resource Biodiversity by Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, CSK HPKV, Palampur.

3.        Thakur, Y P (2004). Characterization and conservation of the Chegu goats.   In proceedings of the seminar on “Goat Genome” , 5-6th April, 2004, Central institute of Research on goats, Makhdoom, P O Farah- 281122,  U P India.

4.        Gupta K (2004).Gaddi sheep and goat breeds of cold arid zone in Himachal Pradesh: a study on morphological characteristics. In edited volumes on “Livestock production systems for sustainable food security and livelihoods in mountain areas”. Edited by Vir Singh and P L Gautam, published by G B Pant University of Agri. & Tech. Pantnagar, Uttaranchal. pp: 177-81.

5.        Thakur, Y P , Katoch S and Dogra, P K (2004).Production system and demographic status of Chegu goats in their breeding tract. In edited volumes on “Livestock production systems for sustainable food security and livelihoods in mountain areas”. Edited by Vir Singh and P L Gautam, published by G B Pant University of Agri. & Tech. Pantnagar, Uttaranchal. pp: 177-81.

6.        Dogra, P K, Thakur,Y P and Katoch S (2004).Spiti horses in high mountains of Himachal Pradesh: A conservation approach. In edited volume on “Livestock production systems for sustainable food security and livelihoods in mountain areas”. Edited by Vir Singh and P L Gautam, published by G B Pant Univ. of Agri. & Tech. Pantnagar, Uttaranchal. pp: 51-54

7.        Agarwal, R A K, Thakur Y P, Verma, N K; Dixit S P, Kumar, D, Sharma, R and Ahlawat SPS (2005). “Chegu: A pashmina goat of Himalayas”. Monograph No. 11, 2005 published by National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR), Karnal.

8.        Sanjeet Katoch, K Gupta, Y P Thakur, Anand Jain, P K Singh, Gurmej Singh and SPS Ahlawat (2006). “Sheep Genetic Resources of India: Rrampur - bushair” .A Monograph published by National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR), Karnal.

9.        Gupta, K, Katoch S, Kaila O P and Simarjeet Kaur (2006). Animal biodiversity and its conservation in North- West Himalayas. In compendium of “Biodiversity Awareness workshop on Animal Genetic Resources and Conservation” held at NBAGR, Karnal on April 22-23,2006 pp 35-42.

10.     P K Dogra Y P Thakur, K B Sharma and R Kumar (2007), “Navjat bachde aur bachdiyon ka palan poshan”. Technical bulletin No.4, Deptt. of Veterinary Physiology, COVAS, CSK HPKV, Palampur.

11.     Y P Thakur (2011). “Impact and Challenges of Climatic Stress on Cattle and Buffaloes” Book chapter contributed for publication in edited volume on “Protecting livelihood by designed resilience to stress in Western Himalayas”. Under publication by IHBT (CSIR), Palampur.

12.     Dogra, P K and Thakur, Y P (2011). “Livestock biodiversity of North- Western Himalayas: An asset in agricultural diversification”. Lead paper presented in National symposium on “Emerging management concepts for sustainable livestock and poultry production “and XIX Annual Convention of Indian Society of Animal Production and Management held at GADVASU, Ludhiana ( Pb.) on Nov. 02-04,2011. In proceedings, pp 19-28.

13.     Y.P. Thakur (2015). Coping with Climatic Stress on Cattle for Protecting Livelihood. In: Technologies for Livelihood Enhancement; Eds V.L. Chopra and Sanjay Kumar, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, India. ISBN: 978-93-83305-81-0; 606 p. Chapter 16: pp. 379-386. Year of publication, 2015.