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RESEARCH
ACTIVITIES
Ongoing Research Projects in the Department of Animal
Genetics & Breeding
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S. No. |
Name of
Project |
PI |
Funding
Agency |
Duration |
Budget
Allocation |
Expenditure |
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1. |
Unravelling
Immunocompetence Status and Genetic Diversity in MHC region of
Multifarious Endangered Chegu Goat of Northern Himalayan Region. |
Dr. Rajesh Kumar |
Science and
Engineering board (SERB) |
Three Years |
48.91 Lacs |
23 lacs |
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1. |
AICRP on
Poultry Breeding
(Rural
Poultry Unit), Palampur |
Dr. Varun
Sankhyan |
ICAR- DPR,
Hyderabad
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Since, 2009
Extended upto 2020 |
446.08
lacs |
418.94
lacs |
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2. |
AICRP on
Goat Improvement
(Gaddi
Field unit), Palampur |
Dr.
Nishant Verma |
ICAR-CIRG,
Makhdoom, Mathura
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Since, 2009
Extended upto 2020 |
197.78
lacs |
182.73
lacs |
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3. |
En route
improvement of Migratory sheep and goat husbandry through technological
and physical intervention |
Dr. Varun
Sankhyan |
RKVY |
2022-23 |
25 lacs |
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Completed Research Project in the Department of Animal
Genetics and Breeding
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S. No. |
Name of
Project |
PI/Co-PI |
Funding
Agency |
Duration |
Budget
Estimate |
Cost |
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1. |
Studies on
Genetic aspects of production and reproduction traits of Yaks in
Himachal Pradesh |
Dr. N K
Manuja/ Dr. O P Kaila |
ICAR-Ad hoc |
1988-1993 |
17.00 lacs |
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2. |
Studies on
some aspects of Broiler rabbit production in sub- mountainous region of
Palampur, H.P. |
Dr. N K
Manuja/ Dr. K Gupta |
ICAR- Ad hoc |
1988-1990 |
17.13 lacs |
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3. |
Studies on
the comparative performance of crossbred and graded- up cows under field
conditions in agro climatic Zones I & II of Himachal Pradesh. |
Dr. S.
Katoch / Dr. YP Thakur, Dr G D Vashisth |
ICAR- Ad Hoc |
1995-1997 |
4.97 lacs |
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4. |
Animal
Genetics Resource Biodiversity: Characterization and conservation of
Chegu goats. |
Dr. Y.P
Thakur / Dr. K Gupta
Dr. M M
Singh |
ICAR –
NATP (MM) |
1999-2004 |
21.07 lacs |
19.55 lacs |
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5. |
Improvement of migratory sheep production programme for tribal farmers
of North west |
Dr. O P
Kaila / Dr. K Gupta |
ICAR –
NATP |
2002-2003 |
20.44 lacs |
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6. |
Genetic
Characterization and conservation of important sheep and goat breeds of
arid zone |
Dr. K
Gupta |
ICAR –
NATP |
2000-2003 |
23.71 lacs |
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7. |
Survey and
Characterization of spiti horses |
Dr. S.
Katoch / Drs. Y.P Thakur, K Gupta and
P K Dogra |
ICAR-
NBAGR (Network programme on An GR) |
2001-2003 |
20.76 lacs |
16.47 lacs |
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8. |
Survey
Characterization and conservation of AnGR (In situ Spiti horse
conservation Unit) |
Dr. P K
Dogra/ Drs. Y.P Thakur, S. Katoch, K Gupta |
ICAR-
NBAGR (Network programme on An GR) |
2001-2006 |
10.80 lacs |
8.31 lacs |
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9. |
Survey and
phenotypic Characterization of Rampur bushair Sheep |
Dr. S.
Katoch/ K Gupta, Y P Thakur, S. Chauhan |
ICAR-
NBAGR (Network programme on An GR) |
2004-2006 |
21.79 lacs |
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10. |
Characterization of Hill cattle |
Dr. K
Gupta/ O P Kaila, C L Marwaha |
ICAR- Ad
Hoc |
2006-2009 |
13.28 lacs |
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11. |
Characterization and conservation of Red jungle fowl under natural
environment conditions in Himachal Pradesh |
Dr. O P
Kaila / Dr. K Gupta, Dr. R. Kumar |
ICAR-
Ad hoc |
2005-2008 |
20.12 lacs |
17.47 lacs |
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12. |
Characterization and conservation of local indigenous Hill Cattle of
Himachal Pradesh |
Dr. S.
Katoch/ Dr.Y.PThakur |
RKVY
(Steam -1) |
2009-2012 |
75.65 lacs |
75.65 lacs |
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13. |
A Value
Chain on enhanced productivity and profitability of Pashmina fibre. |
Dr Y P
Thakur CCPI/Co-PI |
ICAR- NAIP
(Comp – 2) |
2009-2014 |
138.67
lacs |
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14. |
Interventions in small
holder backyard poultry production for sustained livelihood and
nutritional security in Himachal Pradesh |
Dr. Varun Sankhyan |
RKVY |
2019-20 |
8.00 lacs |
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15. |
En route
improvement of Migratory sheep and goat husbandry through technological
and physical intervention |
Dr. Varun
Sankhyan |
RKVY |
2022-23 |
25 lacs |
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TOTAL |
413.39
lacs |
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Major
Research Achievements
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Genetic evaluation of exotic ,
crossbred and indigenous germplasm among various domesticated livestock
species (Cattle, Sheep, Rabbit, Poultry etc.) in the state based on
institutional herds and farmers herds/ flocks and formulated breeding
strategy for their further improvement.
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Comparative evaluation of
crossbred and graded cattle under field conditions to identify suitable
genetic make up for agro climatic conditions of the state.
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Characterization
(Morphological, Quantitative , Molecular ) of various domesticated livestock
resources (AnGR) of the state among cattle (Hill cattle), Sheep
(Gaddi,
Rampur- bushair) , Goat (Gaddi, Chegu) yak
(Himachali
Yak) and equines (Chamurthi horse, Spiti donkey).
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In –situ and ex-situ breed
conservation programmes for threatened/ endangered breeds of livestock like
Chegu goats, Chamurthi horses.
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Improvement of migratory sheep
and goats under farmer’s flocks.
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Morphological, genetic,
behavioural and physiological studies on Red jungle fowl and undertaking
their captive breeding.
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Development of poultry stock
suitable for rural backyard poultry production in the state using indigenous
germplasm.
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Dissemination of production technologies in
different livestock species including cattle, sheep, goat, rabbit and
poultry.
Priority Areas of Research
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Identification,
documentation and characterization of rare AnGR of H.P.
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Conservation of
threatened/endangered livestock resources of H.P.
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Molecular characterization of all livestock
resources of H.P., Identification of genetic markers associated with unique
traits and undertaking marker assisted selection/breeding for genetic
improvement.
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Institutional sheep and goat breeding
programme for production of improver Rams and bucks.
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Development of dual type poultry stock
suitable for rural backyard poultry production.
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Improvement in productivity of migratory
livestock (Sheep, Goat).
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