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Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding

COVAS CSKHPKV, Palampur-176062

Annual Report 2018-19

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FOREWORD The 28th

I express my sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, CSK HPKV Palampur Dr.A.K.Sarial, for his constant interest, support and encouragement for various departmental initiatives for strengthening teaching and research. I am also thankful fortime to time support, guidance and assistance received fromDrMandeep Sharma, Dean COVAS in smoothly running the department. The help extended by Director of Research, Dean PGS, Director of Extension Education and other statutory officers of the university in managing routine affairs of the department is thankfully acknowledged. The financial assistance received from different funding agencies mainly ICAR (AICRP)andcoordinating units viz. PDP, Hyderabad and CIRG (Makhdoom)is thankfully acknowledged.

Annual Report (2018-19) of the Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding is a compilation of teaching, research and extension education activities carried on and achievements made during the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Besides, UG and PG teaching, the department is actively engaged in research in its priorityareas of genetic improvement of livestock and poultry for higher productivityandcharacterization and conservation of native livestock resources. During the year, two AICRP’sviz. AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry Unit) and Goat Improvement (Gaddi Field Unit) were operational in the department. Significant progress was made towards development of a location specific poultry variety as per people’s preferencewith better adaptability and suitability for backyard poultry productionby crossing nativedesifowl with dual- purpose DahlemRed breed and its propagation by establishing small sized rural backyard poultry units in different areas of state. The stock is gaining popularity with the poultry farmers of the area.

The immense contribution of departmental faculty in meticulously managing all teaching, research, extension, poultryfarm and hatchery management, computer centre and other routine activities of the department, non-teaching staff including ministerial, technical and supporting staff and the research staff of the projects is duly acknowledged. The efforts put in byDrKrishanender DineshandDr Varun Sankhyan, Asstt. Prof. in preparationand compilation of this report are highly appreciated. Head Dated: Palampur, the ………… Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, CSK HPKV, Palampur.

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NAME OF DEPARTMENT: ANIMAL GENETICS & BREEDING

1. INTRODUCTION

The Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding (earlier known as Department of Animal Breeding, Genetics and Biostatistics and reassigned to Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding from Jan, 2011) came in to existence as an independent department on July 1, 1991 with the division of Department of Animal Production that was created in 1986 along with the establishment of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Till then, the activities concerning Animal Genetics and Breeding especially teaching, research andextension on genetic improvement of livestock resources were being carried under Department of Animal Production, COVAS from 1986 and under Department of Animal Sciences, COA from 1975.

Since inception, the department is actively engaged in teaching, research, extension education and specialization in Animal Genetics and Breeding. Apart from undergraduate teaching, the department has postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes leading to M.V.Sc. and Ph. D. degrees in Animal Genetics and Breeding since 1981. Till date, the department has produced 26 M.Sc. /M.V.Sc. and 5 Ph.D. in Animal Genetics and Breeding. Currently, 1 M.V.Sc. student had submitted herthesis. The department is actively involved in need-based research in priority areas for genetic improvement of the existing livestock resources among cattle, sheep, goat, horses, rabbit and poultry in the state and to formulate appropriate breeding strategies for their genetic improvement. The major research achievements have been genetic evaluation of exotic and crossbred germplasm of different domesticated livestock species (cattle, goat, sheep, Angora rabbit, broiler rabbits, poultry etc.), comparative performance evaluation of crossbred /graded cows under field conditions, field based genetic improvement programmes using farmer’s flocks in sheep and goats, morphological, genetic, behavioural and physiological studies on Red Jungle Fowls and undertake their captive breeding and dissemination of production technologies in commercial species like Rabbits, Poultry etc. Recently department has developed rural poultry variety named Himsamridhi suitable to local agro-climatic/hill farming system. During recent years, the research had focused on characterization and conservation of unique but dwindling animal genetic resources of the state including hill cattle, Gaddi sheep and goats, Rampur-bushair sheep, Chegu goats, Spiti horses, native fowls and Red Jungle fowls and undertaking in- situ and ex-situ breed conservation programmes for threatened / endangered breeds like Chegu goats, Spiti/Chamurthi horses.

Till date, the department has successfully completed 11 externally funded projects sponsored by different funding agencies, with total financial outlay of Rs.189.16 lacs. Presently, two ICAR funded AICRP’s on poultry breeding (Rural Poultry Unit) and Goat improvement (Gaddi Field Unit) are operational in the department with total outlay of Rs. 332.69 lacs during three year action plan (2017-2020) with budget provision of 88.33 lacs and 37.34 lacs during the FY 2018-19 respectively

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2. TEACHING: During 2018-19, U/G teaching involved regular Animal Genetics & Breeding subject (3+1 Cr. hrs), Entrepreneurial training (8 students) on broiler production in both semesters and14 days internship programme.

Thedetails of UG courses offered are as under: A. Under Graduate Courses:

S. No.

Course Title Course No. Cr. Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester 1. AGB (New VCI

pattern) Unit 1. Biostatistics and Computer Application Unit 2. Principles of Genetics and Population Genetics Unit 3. Principles of Animal Breeding

3+1 Dr Y P Thakur Dr Varun Sankhyan Dr Krishanender Dinesh Dr Rajesh Kumar

3. VMD 512 Zoo/Wild animal breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care.

1+1 Dr Rajesh Kumar along with Deptt. Of VMD,LPM, ANN, VPP and VSR

4. VMD 513 Pet animal breeding, management, nutrition and health care

1+1 Dr Krishanender Dinesh along with Deptt. Of VMD, LPM, ANN, VPP and VSR

5. Entrepreneurial training in broiler production

NC Dr VarunSankhyan

2nd Semester 1. Entrepreneurial training in broiler

production NC Dr VarunSankhyan

B. Postgraduate Courses:

S. No.

Course Title Course No. Cr. Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

2ndSemester 1. AGB 608 Small farm animal breeding 2+0 Dr Varun Sankhyan

Dr Rajesh Kumar 3. RESEARCH: A). Postgraduate student’s Research: i) Ongoing Masters Programme: S. N. Name Admission No OGPA Title of Research Problem

1. Gitanjali V-2017-30-001 6.78 Molecular genetics characterization of certain growth related genes and analyze their association with some growth traits in Gaddi goats

C) Progress in research projects:

Two AICRP projects viz. AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit) and AICRP on Goat improvement (Gaddi Field Unit)sanctioned during XI plan period andfurther extended for XII plan with budget allocation of Rs.346.88 lacs and 169.39 lacsrespectively

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continuedduring the current year. The budget provisionsfor FY 2018- 19including 25% state share were88.33 lacs and 37.34 lacs respectively.

Table 1: Particulars of research projects operational in the department during 2017-18

S.No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding Agency

Budget (In lacs)

Year of start.

Duration

1 AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit).

Dr. Y P Thakur

ICAR, PDP Hyderabad

346.88 2009

Up to 2020

2 AICRP on Goat Improvement (Gaddi Field Unit).

Dr. P. K. Dogra ICAR, CIRG, Makhdoom.

169.39

2009 Up to 2020

D) Research findings during 2018-19 (in 250 words): A. ICAR-045-43; All-India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry Breeding

(Rural Poultry): P.I. Dr Y P Thakur Professor CO- PI Dr VarunSankhyan.

Objectives: Evaluation of Native/ Desi fowl germplasm and production of location specific poultry varietyHimsamridhi suitable for rural backyard poultry production. Technical programme: The detailed technical programme for this centre included: 1. Performance evaluation of different pure line (DR and Native) poultry stocks. 2. DR X Native crossing for production of DND(Himsamridhi)chicks, their performance

evaluation at farm and field level and distribution of improved chicks to poultry farmers. 3. Establishment of backyard poultry units in tribal areas under TSP by extending input-

support (chicks of developed stock, starterfeed, medicines and equipment) to identified poultry farmers for promotion of backyard poultry production.

4. Selection and culling in different stocks to produce subsequent improved generation. Significant research findings during the year:

2 purebred stocks (Dahlem Red and Native (G6 and G7 generation) and their crosses were maintained for on –farm evaluation.

Production performance: 1. A total of 2371 laying birds of different stocks (including 470 DR, 360 G6 Native,169

DRXN and 133Himsamridhi,crosses of previous year 2017-18 but completed their laying period evaluation incurrent year) were put to farm evaluation.

2. During the year 2018-19, Dahlem Red (DR), Native/ Desi,Himsamridhi, and DRXN cross poultry stocks were evaluated on farm for different performance traits.The performance evaluation of DR and Native (G6) birds revealed higher performance during this year as compared to previous stocks (Table 2).The pooled AFE in DR stock was 151 days (145-155 days) and age at 50% HHEP was 176 days (171-186 days). The HHEP up to 40, 52 and 72weeks of age were 76.49 and 134.01 and 204.10 respectively. The egg weight at 40, 52 and 72 weeksof age was 52.35±0.26gm, 54.71±0.20 gm and 57.05±0.25 gm respectively.

3. The pooled AFE in native birds (G6) was 154 days and age at 50% HHEP was 193 days. The HHEP were 45.22and 78.07at 40and52weeks of age respectively. The egg weight was 45.95±0.18 gm and 48.07±0.15 gm at 40 and 52 weeks of age respectively. The

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Native/ Desi birds had shown continual improvement for growth and production traits over generation.

4. The AFE in released Himsamridhiwas 140 days, while age at 50% HHEP was 170 days. The HHEP up to 40, 52 and 72 weeks of age were 82.69, 130.83 and 192.2 respectively. The egg weight was 50.15±0.20 gm, 53.27±0.15 and 55.85±0.15 gm at 40, 52 and 72weeks of age respectively.

5. The pooled AFE in DRXN stock was 160 days and age at 50% HHEP was 185 days. The HHEP up to 40, 52 and 72 weeks of age were 67.69, 102.45 and 155.45and egg weight at 40, 52 and 72 weeks of age was 51.30±0.12 gm, 53.70±0.25, 55.10±0.25 respectively

Table: 2. Performance of Pure line stocks (DR and N) during 2018-19

Hatchability and fertility: Out of 82514 eggs set for hatching during the year, 71793eggs were found fertile with overall fertility 87.0%. Out of these, 56499 quality chicks were hatched with hatchability % on TES and FES basis of 68.47% and 78.69% respectively. The fertility and hatchability was found comparable in different stocks.

Traits Dahlem Red ( DR) Native (N ; G6) N Mean ± SE (gm) N Mean ± SE (gm)

Body Weight (g) at Day old 4 weeks 8 weeks 12weeks 20 weeks 40 weeks

1231 1158 1063 968 470 464

36.70±0.29

245.92±3.24 617.09±13.75

1076.39±11.22 1561.50±14.17 1627.76±12.20

845 804 745 640 351 306

31.27±0.26

217.05±1.68 530.31±17.93 836.25±21.17 1480.55±22.5 1523.85±20.8

FCR up to 4weeks 8 weeks (combined sex basis; kg feed / kg BW gain)

1:2.98 1:4.06

1:3.23 1:4.75

Age at sexual maturity (days) Age at 1st

Age at 25% HHEP Egg

Age at 50% HHEP

464 462 460

151 167 176

351 343 316

154 173 193

Egg weight (g) at 28 week 40 week 52 week 72 week

150 150 150 100

49.25±0.15 52.35±0.26 54.71±0.20 57.05±0.25

100 100 50

41.05±0.13 45.95±0.18 48.07±0.15

Egg production Up to 40 weeks of age HHEP HDEP SEP Up to 52 week of age HHEP HDEP SEP Up to 72 week of age HHEP HDEP SEP

464 451 445

464 447 430

464 440 415

86.49 88.32 90.35

144.01 148.35 152.50

214.10 225.27 236.35

351 319 306

186 171 161

45.22 48.60 50.87

78.07 84.31 90.53

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Table 3: Fertility and Hatchability of different poultry stocks during 2018-19 Stock No. of

Egg set No. of Fertile eggs

% Fertility Chicks hatched

% Hatchability TES FES

DND 43679 38235 87.53 30589 70.03 80.0 DR 20804 17553 84.37 13031 62.63 74.23 N X N 13018 11660 89.56 9463 72.69 81.15 DR X N 3250 2873 88.40 2264 69.66 78.80 DR (DR X N) 1763 1472 83.49 1152 65.34 78.26 TOTAL 82514 71793 84.37 56499 68.47 78.69

Chick Production and distribution: Out of 56499chicks of different stocks/ crosses hatched during the year,50175chicks were supplied to 481 farm units and3342 chicks (comprising781Desi, 2267 DR and 294 DRXNchicks) were retained at farm for rearing and further evaluation. Table 4: Chick Production and distribution during the year 2018-19

Strain/ Stock Chicks Hatched Supplied to farmers Reared at Farm DND 30589 30589 -- N X N 9463 8817 781 DR 13031 8116 2267 DR X N 2264 1501 294 DR( DRXN) 1152 1152 ----

Total 56499 50175 3342

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Activities being carried on under AICRP on POULTRY BREEDING

Fig. 1 Rearing of parent stock at Grower house Fig. 2 Hatchery operation (vaccination of DOC)

Fig. 3on farm evaluation of DR Parents Fig. 4 TSP unit (Himsamridhi birds in Bharmaur, Chamba)

Fig. 5 Chicks and other inputs distribution under TSP at Kinnaur

Fig. 6 Visit of monitoring team from ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad

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B. ICAR-046-43; All-India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) onGoat improvement (Gaddi field unit)

P.I. Dr. P.K Dogra, Prof. and Head (LPM) Co- PI Drs. Pankaj Sood, V Sankhyan, Ankur Sharma, Nishant, Ankaj and MadhuSuman

Objectives: 1. To enhance productivity of goat genetic resources of the country in their habitat. 2. To develop germplasm resource centres for goat breeds. 3. To validate and implement breeding, feeding, and health control technologies in the

field for improved goat production and health 4. Capacity building of stakeholders and goat keepers for sustainable and profitable goat

husbandry. 5. To determine role of goat husbandry in livelihood and food security of goat keepers.

Significant research achievements:

Under AICRP on Goat Improvement (Field Unit), the performance of selected4 field units in fourdifferent migratory routes were monitored. The salient findings were stated as below.

The Gaddi goats are mainly reared by migratory nomads- the ‘Gaddis’ who derived this name from their native land ‘Gadheran’ which lies on both sides of the Dhauladhar ranges. The breeding tract of these goats cover Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Bilaspur and Mandi Districts in Himachal Pradesh, adjoining hilly parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Dehradun, Nainital, Thhrigarhwal and Chamoli districts of Uttarakhand. During the period under report (July 2018 to June, 2019), the performance of already established four field units belonging to different migratory routes were monitored. The opening balance as on 1.7.2018 was 1166 goats including 705 breedable does. During the year, a total of647 young kids were added in selected flocks by way of birth, 147 animals of different age groups died and 364 animals pertaining to different age groups were sold by the owners. The closing balance as on 30.6.2019 was 1302 animals under different age groups.

The least square means during 2018-19 for body weights at birth, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12 months of age were 3.11±0.02, 15.44±0.06, 19.83±0.09, 24.53±0.10 and 27.55±0.11 Kg, respectively wherein significant effects of sex of kid and years were observed.

The overall body length, body height and body girth at birth was 33.65, 34.77and 35.76 cm, respectively. The corresponding figures at six months were 61.31, 62.71 and 63.59 cm and at twelve months 75.90, 74.50 and 76.19 cm, respectively.

For breeding inputs,a total of 41 male kids of 4-6 months age group were purchased from farmer’s flocks after primary selection on the basis of morphological characteristics and better/ higher growth rates. These male kids were then transferred to Palampur center for subsequent rearing up to the age of sexual maturity, following all standard management practices.

After final selection, a total of 30 males were finally distributed to 30 different farmers as a breeding input. In addition, 35 male kids were also purchased during

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March, 2018 and are being reared at Palampur center for further distribution as breeding buck to the farmers during next financial year 2019-20.

All selected animals were provided health coverage under migratory field conditions viz. vaccination against PPR (2000 doses), de-worming against endo-parasites after fecal sample analysis (1450 animals), periodic health check-ups etc.

Strategic supplementary feeding was also provided in the form of mineral mixture (400 Kg) and concentrate feed (70qtls.).

The overall population growth was observed to be 108.55%. The overall mortality incidence was found to be 8.10%. The incidence of twin birth recorded was23.0 %.

The overall abortion incidence in the flocks was observed to be 10.64%. The kidding percent of the flocks were observed to be 77.93. Maximum kidding was recorded in the month of October (152kids) and November(141kids).

ACTIVITIES BEING CARRIED ON UNDER AICRP ON GOAT IMPROVEMENT

Fig. 7 Dipping work in progress

Fig .9Buck distribution to farmers in presence of Hon’ble VC, Director Extension Education, Director Research and Dean, CSKHPKV, Palampur

Fig. 8 Young crop at Farmer’s flock

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C. Progress of scheme “Establishment of Poultry Research Lab. at Palampur (state

SCP-002-43)” and “Poultry Revolving Fund Scheme”: The above scheme supported financially by a revolving fund maintains a demonstration and teaching units of different type of poultry breeds to meet the instructional requirements of students. Since start of AICRP on poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit), the activities of both the schemes are carried on together as summarised below: 1. Poultry stock maintained: During the year, Dahlem Red (DR) parent stock, Desi birds,Himsamridhiand DR X N crosswere maintained at poultry farm. The initial stock strength of 1751 birds increased to 3342 birds by the end of year through hatching and rearing of new stock at Poultry farm. 56499 chicks were hatched during the year out of which 50175 chicks were supplied to farmers for rearing. The overall farmmortality during the year was 2.70% and a total of 3158birds were sold. Table5: Particulars of poultry stocks maintained at Poultry Farm during 2018-19

Stock / strain

Opening Balance

Addition Total Disposal Closing Balance Hatching Purchase Mortality Sale Supplied

to farmers

N %

DND 154 30589 ---- 30743 14 0.04 140 30589 ---- DR 599 13031 -- 13630 912 6.69 2335 8116 2267 NXN 821 9463 --- 10284 279 2.71 407 8817 781 DRXN 177 2264 -- 2441 370 15.15 276 1501 294 DR(DRXN) --- 1152 -- 1152 --- --- -- 1152 -- Total 1751 56499 -- 58250 1575 2.70 3158 50175 3342

2. Egg production and chick hatching: During the year,175912eggs were produced at poultry farm Out of this, 89682 eggs were sold as table eggs and 85384eggs were used for hatching of chicks. Table6: Details of egg production from different poultry stocks during 2018-19

Stock/ strain OB Prod. Total Disposal Closing Balance Sale Hatching Discarded Res. Total

Native --- 36329 36329 20553 15716 --- --- 36269 60

DR 24 108397 108421 40670 67028 -- --- 107698 723 DR x N --- 13310 13310 10570 2640 --- --- 13210 100 DND 13 17889 17889 17889 ---- --- --- 17889 --- DDN ---- ---- ---- ---- Total 37 175912 175949 89682 85384 --- --- 175066 883

4. Income generation and financial status of poultry Revolving fund: The total sale proceed from sale of eggs and other poultry products during 2018-19 was Rs 13,91,998with an increase of 22.57% over previous year (10,77,738).The closing balance on 30.6.2019 was Rs.43,27,803.98against OB of Rs.35,46,379.98 as on 1.7.2018.

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Table7: Financial status of the poultry revolving fund scheme for the FY 2018-19

Month OB Credits Interest Debits Univ. Contribution

CB

July, 18 3546379.98 87812 ---- ---- ---- 3634191.98 Aug.,18 3634191.98 91876 ---- ---- ---- 3726067.98 Sept., 18 3726067.98 78002 32300 ---- ---- 3836369.98 Oct., 18 3836369.98 108886 ---- --- ---- 3945255.98 Nov., 18 3945255.98 151592 ---- ---- ---- 4096847.98 Dec., 18 4096847.98 131229 34879 ----- ---- 4262955.98 Jan., 19 4262955.98 108179 ---- ---- ---- 4371134.98 Feb., 19 4371134.98 106979 ---- ---- ---- 4478113.98 March,19 4478113.98 136081 37648 721067 ---- 3930775.98 April, 19 3930775.98 111678 ---- 9742 ---- 4032711.98 May, 19 4116761.98 172026 ---- 9309 ---- 4279478.98 June, 19 4195428.98 107658 34758 10041 ---- 4327803.98 Total 2524422.98 1391998 133585 750159 ---- 5. Publications: During the year, department published 7 research papers and 2research papers were accepted for publications in scientific journals. 5 research paper was presented in a conf./ symposia etc. as per details below :

Table 8: Publications during the year 2018-19

S. No. Particulars of publication Number 1 Research Paper published / accepted 9 2 Book Chapter/Status Paper 3 Research Paper presented in conferences/ sym. 5 4 Research Paper submitted for publication Extension articles published Total 14 Details of publications attached as Annexure III F. Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins: One Practical manual of AGB (VCI 2016) for undergraduate teaching 6. EXTENSION: During the year, the departmental faculty delivered 43 lecturesas resource personnel in different farmer’s training programmes as per details below:

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a. Trainings/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions:

S No. Name of programme Period No. of lectures

No. of trainees

Teacher

From To As Co-coordinator

1 3 days on-campus training on “Para veterinary training of mountain women partners involved in goat and poultry rearing

13.9.18 15.9.18 1 25 Dr Varun Sankhyan

2 240 hrs training programme on Job role “Small Poultry Farmer” under Agriculture Skill Council of India

5.2.19 6.3.19 15 20 Dr. Krishanender Dinesh

As instructor/Resource person

1. Vocational training on poultry farming organized by KVK Kangra

10.9.18 1 25 Dr Rajesh Kumar

2 Para veterinary training of mountain women partners involved in goat and poultry rearing





13.9.18 15.9.18 1 30 Dr Rajesh Kumar

5 Exposure visit at university poultry farm and hatchery complex to trainee of KVK Kangra

13.9.18 1 20 Dr. Krishanender Dinesh

6 Six Days Training Programme on integrated Agriculture for the farmers of Luhari Hydro Electric Project sponsored by SJVN, Shimla

October month

3 35-40 Dr Varun Sankhyan

7 Lecture on buffalo breeds for training on job role “Dairy farmer/Enterprenurer”


8 Six days training programme on Integrated Agriculture for the farmers of Luhari Hydro Electric Project


9 Training programme on integrated agriculture under SatlujJalVidyut Nigam (SJVN)


10 Six days training programme on Integrated Agriculture for the farmers of Rampur Hydro Electric Project


11 Lecture in MTC on Innovative Approaches in Animal Husbandry for Doubling Farmers’ Income


12 Interventions in small holder backyard poultry production for enhancing the household income in


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the rural areas 13 Six days training programme on

Integrated Agriculture for the farmers of DhoulaSidh Project, Hamirpur


14 240 hrs training on “Small Poultry Farmer” under Agriculture Skill Council of India

5.2.19 6.319 1 20 Dr. Krishanender Dinesh

15 240 hours training on small poultry units under agriculture skill council of India at KVK Kangra

52.19 6.319 6 20 Dr Rajesh Kumar

16 Six days training programme on Integrated Agriculture for the farmers of Kangra district


17 Six days training programme on Integrated Agriculture for the farmers of Jhakhari Project Shimla


18 Six days training programme on Integrated Agriculture for the farmers of Jhakhari Project Shimla


19 Lecture at KVK, Kangra 14.3.19 20.3.19 1 20 Dr. Krishanender Dinesh

20 Six days training programme on Integrated Agriculture for the farmers of Kangra district


b). Extension Publications (Popular Articles): one c). Radio talk/ TV Telecast: Nil Other extension outreach activities: 1. A total of 481 small rural poultry farm unit were established in different regions of the

state (Kangra, Chamba,Kinnaur, and Lahul-Spiti districts) by supplying 50175 chicks of different stocks.

Table 8: Category wise distribution of Poultry units established during 2018-19

Category No. of Units No. of Chicks General 92 20620

OBC 78 6669 ST 248 13640 SC 58 4513

KVK/Institution 5 4733 Total 481 50175

*These included 44 women based units (1914chicks)

2. Technical advice and on- farm consultancy was provided to poultry units established under the AICRP on poultry for scientific rearing of birds. These farmers were also extended on farm technical support in terms of health control measures (vaccination, deworming), production inputs (feed, feed supplements) and other guidance.

3. A total of 41 male kids of 4-6 months age group were purchased from farmer’s flocks after

primary selection and reared up to the age of sexual maturity, at Palampur centre. After

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final selection, a total of 30 males were finally distributed to 30 different farmers as a breeding input.

4. All selected animals were provided health coverage under migratory field conditions viz. vaccination against PPR (2000 doses), de-worming against endo-parasites after faecal sample analysis (1450 animals), periodic health check-ups etc.

5. Collaboration with state AH Department was ensured while providing health coverage and other related activities.

6. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. Fiveparticipations in workshops/conferences, training etc. as per particulars below:

7. NAME OF FACULTY MEMBERS WHO HAS BROUGHT LAURELS TO THE

UNIVERSITY IN THE FORM OF AWARDS AND HONORS:

8. NAME OF FACULTY MEMBERS WHO HAD VISITED ABROAD (WITH DATE AND PURPOSE):

9. NAME OF VISITORS:Dr U Rajkumar Project Coordinator, Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad visited AICRP on Poultry Breeding Centre, Palampur

10. WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED: Organized 1. Dr Varun Sankhyan as Course Coordinator organised a 3-days on-campus training on

“Para veterinary training of mountain women partners involved in goat and poultry rearing” for 24 trainees sponsored by RTDC at CSK HPKV, Palampur on Sept 13-15, 2018. The concluding function on 15.09.2018 was presided over by Hon’ble Vice

S. No. Date Title Name of Participants 1 15-17th Annual Conference of Indian Poultry Science

Association and National Symposium on Rural Poultry Production: Challenges for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development

Nov., 2018

Dr Varun Sankhyan

2 7-8th National Symposium on Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Social Security

Feb.,2019 Dr Varun Sankhyan

3 7-8th National Symposium on Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Social Security

Feb.,2019 Dr Krishanender Dinesh

4 30 March 2019 Policy Guidelines and Operational Mechanism

Dr Krishanender Dinesh

5 8 May 2019 On farm experimentation and diffusion of indigenous veterinary medication

Dr Krishanender Dinesh

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18 June 2019 One day state level seminar under RashtriyaGokul Mission organized by State Livestock and Poultry Development Board, Shimla on June 18, 2019.

Dr. Varun Sankhyan

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Chancellor, DEE and other statutory officers. The Hon. Vice Chancellor addressed the trainees and distributed certificate.

11. SUCCESS STORY, IF ANY: Two 12. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

Besides, teaching, research and extension education activities, the department has developed and is also maintaining the following facilities:

A. Computer Laboratory: The department is maintaining a computer lab, with enough terminals for practical teaching and training of undergraduate students in course of statistics and computer application.

B. Poultry hatchery and breeding infrastructure: The poultry hatchery established under AICRP on poultry breeding for developing imprived poultry stocks suitable for rural backyard poultry using indigenous poultry germplasm is fully operational, producing day old chicks for supply to the farmers.

C. Conservation and captive breeding of Red Jungle fowls: The captive breeding facility established under the ICAR –cess fund project (since terminated) is being maintained within its resources to continue conservation breeding of Red Jungle Fowls.

D. Molecular Genetics Laboratory: This advanced laboratory developed under RKVY is being used for PG research in fields of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics.

E. Teaching Poultry unit: To meet the instructional requirements of undergraduate students, department is maintaining poultry unit under poultry revolving fund. Besides this, entrepreneurship development programme in Layer and broiler production for undergraduate students is being conducted at poultry farm.

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Annexure – I

SCHEME WISE ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION FOR FY 2017-2018(Rs. Lacs) Annexure –III (Budget in Lacs)

S. No.

Scheme Salaries TA Contingency TOTAL

1. Teaching facilities in department of AG & Breed. (SCP-001-43)

899837 899837

2. Est. of Poultry Res. Lab. (SCP-002-43)

1128504 1128504

3. Facilities for Res. On Angora rabbits. (SCP-003-43)

1721040 1721040

4. Strengthening of teaching departments in COVAS. (SCP-011-43)

593462 593462

Externally Funded Scheme ( In lacs) 5. AICRP on Poultry

Breeding ( Rural Poultry Unit); ICAR-045-73

36.66 0.67 51.00 88.33

6. AICRP on Goat Improvement; ICAR-046-43

-- 2.00 35.34 37.34

Annexure – II

STAFF POSITION IN DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL GENETICS AND BREEDING. 1. Faculty:

S. No. Name Designation 1. Dr. Y P Thakur Professor 2. Dr. VarunSankhyan Asstt. Professor 3. DrKrishanender Dinesh Asstt. Professor 4. DR Rajesh Kumar Asstt. Professor

2. Office and Technical Staff members: S. No. Name Designation 1. Sh Vijay Kumar Clerk 2. Sh. HarbansLal Peon 3. Sh. Om Prakash Cattle Attendant 4. Sh. RoshanLal Beldar 5. Sh. Pyara Ram Beldar 6. Smt. Pushpa Devi Sweeper

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Annexure: III

PUBLICATIONS OF DEPTT. OF ANIMAL GENETICS &BREEDING DURING 2018-19

A. RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED/ACCEPTED:

1. Sankhyan V, Thakur YP and Dogra PK. (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. (NAAS 6.20)

2. Sankhyan V, Thakur YP and Dorgan PK (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. (NAAS 6.20)

3. Kumar V and Sankhyan V (2019). Musculoskeletal injuries: prevalence and severity in free-range rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) of Himalayan Shivalik Hills, Northern India, Biological Rhythm Research DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2019.1613795. (NAAS 6.70)

4. Vanita B, Rajput R, Pathak V, Sankhyan V and Thakur A. (2019). Micrometrical Studies of Bronchi and Bronchiole in Prenatal Gaddi (Breed) Sheep Lung. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(04): 1860-1865. DOI. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.804.217(NAAS 5.38)

5. Saklani S, Singh G, Sankhyan V and Thakur YP. (2019). Determination of Immune Related Haemato-biochemical Parameters of Native Chicken of Himachal Pradesh and Comparison with Dahlem Red Breed. Vet. Immunol. Biotechnol. 1(2): 12-16.

6. Dinesh K, 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. J. Anim. Res. 8 (6):1071-1074. (NAAS 5.68).

7. Pathak GP, Varshneya C, Sharma DK and Sankhyan V. (2018). Effect of seabuckthorn oil on aflatoxin induced hepatotoxicity in broiler chicks. Haryana Veterinarian. 57 (1): 1-5. (NAAS 5.36)

8. 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.(NAAS 6.28).

9. 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(NAAS 5.36).

B. PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES/ SYMPOSIUMS:

1. 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.

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2. PK Dogra, Narendra Kumar, Ankaj Thakur and Varun Sankhyan (2019). Effect of strategic management in migratory gaddi goats on growth and reproduction in North-Western Himalayas.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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur and P K Dogra (2018). Genotyping MHC Class II DRB3 gene using PCR-RFLP and DNA sequencing in small ruminant breeds of Western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Proceedings of Asian Regional Conference on Goats (ARCG-2018) held at Amity University, Rajasthan during 22-26 October 2018. BG21-78.

6. Ashish Sharma, Y P Thakur, Krishanender Dinesh, Varun Sankhyan and S Gurdeep Singh (2018 Analysis of Genetic diversity in Chegu goat population of Himachal Pradesh using Microsatellite markers. Proceedings of Asian Regional Conference on Goats (ARCG-2018) held at Amity University, Rajasthan during 22-26 October 2018. BG20-77.

BOOK / PROCEEDINGS CHAPTERS/TECHNICAL BULLETINS: Manual Practical manual of AGB (VCI 2016) for undergraduate teaching

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DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL GENETICS AND BREEDING

28th ANNUAL REPORT (July 2018- June 2019)

SUMMARY

Since its establishment in 1991, the Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding is actively engaged in teaching, research and extension in Animal Genetics and Breeding. The current research priorities arecharacterization and conservation of native hill livestockand poultry resources and their genetic improvement for higher productivity and profitability. Budget allocation and utilization: 1. 4 state schemes (SCP-001-43, SCP-002-43, SCP-003 -43 and SCP-011-43) were operational in

the department during the year with total budget allocation/ expenditure of Rs3526905/ only against salary head.

2. ICAR - funded AICRP projects on Poultry breeding (Rural poultry unit) and Goat improvement (Gaddi Field unit) were also operational with total budgetary provisions of Rs. 103.9lacsduringthe FY 2018-19 against which an expenditure of Rs117.67 lacs was incurred.

Teaching:During the academic year 2018-19, the departmental faculty was involved in teaching UG courses Animal Genetics and Breeding (new VCI pattern 2016) with 3+1Cr.hour, Entrepreneurial training on broiler production in both semesters and 14 days internship programme. Research: Two externally funded AICRP projects are in operational in the department with total budget of Rs103.9lacs for 2018-19. The major research achievements of the department during the year were: 1. AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural poultry Unit): During the year, 2 purebred stocks (Dahlem Red and Native) and their crosses were maintained for on –farm evaluation. 1. Evaluation of DR parent birds revealed age at first egg and 50% HHEP as 151and 176 days

respectivelyandmeanHHEP up to 40 and 52 weeks of age were 76.49 and 134.01 respectively. 2. A total of 56499 chicks of different stocks (Himsamridhi30589, NXN 9463, DR XN 2264, DR X

DR 13031 and DR (DRxN)1152) were hatched. The overall fertility was 87.0 % and % hatchability on TES and FES basis were 68.47% and 78.69% respectively.

3. 50175 chicks of different stocks were supplied to 481 farmers to establish poultry units. 2. AICRP on Goat Improvement (Gaddi Field Unit): Under AICRP on Goat, performance of

4adopted field units in 4 different migratory routes was monitored. The salient findings were as follows:

1. A total of 647 young kids were added in selected flocks by way of birth, 147animals of different age groups died and 364animals pertaining to different age groups were sold by the owners.

2. A total of 41 male kids of 4-6 months age group were purchased from farmer’s flocks after primary selection and reared up to the age of sexual maturity, at Palampur center. After final selection, a total of 30 males were finally distributed to 30 different farmers as a breeding input.

3. All selected animals were provided health coverage under migratory field conditions viz. vaccination against PPR (2000 doses), de-worming (1450 animals) against endo-parasites after fecal sample analysis, periodic health checkups etc.Strategic supplementary feeding was also provided in the form of mineral mixture (400 Kg) and concentrate feed (70qtls.).

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4. The least square means during 2018-19 for body weights at birth, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12 months of age were 3.11±0.02, 15.44±0.06, 19.83±0.09, 24.53±0.10 and 27.55±0.11 Kg, respectively wherein significant effects of sex of kid and years were observed.

5. The overall body length, body height and body girth at birth was 33.65, 34.77and 35.76 cm, respectively. The corresponding figures at six months were 61.31, 62.71 and 63.59 cm and at twelve months 75.90, 74.50 and 76.19 cm, respectively.

6. The overall population growth and incidence of twin birth was observed to be 108.55 and23.00%, respectively. The overall incidence of mortality, abortion and kidding was found to be 8.10, 10.64and 77.93% respectively. Maximum kidding was recorded in the month of October (152 kids) andNovember (141 kids).

Extension activities: 1. 43 lectures were delivered by faculty as resource personnel in farmer’s trainings. 2. 481 small rural poultry farm unit were established in different regions of the state (Kangra,

Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahul-Spiti districts) by supplying 50175chicks of different stocks 3. A total of 41 male kids of 4-6 months age group were purchased from farmer’s flocks after

primary selection and reared up to the age of sexual maturity, at Palampur center. After final selection, a total of 30 males were finally distributed to 30 different farmers as a breeding input.

4. All selected animals were provided health coverage under migratory field conditions viz. vaccination against PPR (2000 doses), de-worming (1450 animals) against endo-parasites after fecal sample analysis, periodic health checkups etc.Strategic supplementary feeding was also provided in the form of mineral mixture (400 Kg) and concentrate feed (70qtls.)

Poultry Revolving Fund Scheme: 1. The initial stock strength of 1751 birds increased to 3342 birds by the end of year through

hatching and rearing of new stock. 3158birds were sold. 2. 56499 chicks were hatched, out of which 50175chicks were supplied to farmers for rearing. 3. The overall farm mortality was 2.70 % during the year. 4. 175912eggs were produced at poultry farm during the year. Out of this, 89682eggs were sold as

table eggs and 85384eggs were used for hatching of chicks. Income Generation: The total sale proceed from sale of eggs and other poultry products during 2018-19 was Rs 13,91,998 with an increase of 22.57% over previous year (10,77,738).The closing balance on 30.6.2019 was Rs.4327803.98 against OB of Rs.3546379.98on 1.7.2018. Publications: The department published 9 research papers in different scientific journals, 3 research papers were presented in different conf. / symposia etc. and 3 papers were submitted/ communicated for publication during the year.Besides 1 book chapters/status paper and 1 extension articles were also published during the year. Miscellaneous: Besides, teaching, research and extension, the department is maintaining Computer Laboratory for teaching, Poultry hatchery and breeding infrastructure,Conservation and captive breeding of Red Jungle fowls, Molecular Genetics Laband Teaching Poultry units. The hatchery is operational and supplying poultry chicks to farmers.

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