Overview

Poultry Science

Poultry Science Department is one of the outstanding departments ofBombayVeterinaryCollegewhich was earlier a constituentcollegeofKonkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, and now is a constituentCollegeofMaharashtra AnimalandFisherySciencesUniversity,Nagpur, is a unique and prominent among the premier departments. This department has been engaged in education, research and extension in poultry science inMaharashtraState. It has been also on the forefront in catering to needs of farmers and the industry in the country for more than last three decades.

Hatched in 1975, the department has continued to play a vital role in augmenting development, research and extension activities associated with all round progress of poultry industry inIndia. Now it has become a trend- setting department in technology through an emphasis on research. A glance at the milestones in the journey of three decades by the department reveals that our graduates are highly sought after by the industry, academic institute, research laboratories and government agencies, at home and abroad.

Department of Poultry Science, due to its reputation has always attracted highly talented, motivated and committed students from all over the country and continues to command this enviable position in the state and the country, even after the separate existence of the Department was at stake due to VCI regulations. The Department has striven hard to continue its separate existence and maintain excellence in teaching, research and extension. The culture of authenticity and excellence has been very meticulously nurtured over the years through the co-operative efforts of the staff of department

In spite of several brooding problems, this department has moved forward with determination and specific purpose in these three decades of its existence. Several of constraints have been cleared by sustained efforts and few more that do exist still, are likely to overcome in the near future. Building on its years of research and development activities, the department of poultry science is looking forward to new avenues of growth and modernization. Over the next few years, the department will aim at expanding its research and production capacity with ultra modern production facilities and diversification in the other species, conservation and efficiency of production. Its research and development activities are always aimed at solving the problems from the field. Our objective is to increase efficiency and profitability of farmers and we, as in the past, will innovate, develop and use technology, research and expertise to achieve this objective.

Achievements:

Bird Flu Awareness Campaign:

During the Bird Flu scare in Indiain 2006, the Department was actively involved in the ‘Bird Flu Awareness Campaign’ by Maharashtra Animal and FisherySciencesUniversity. Dr. A. S. Ranade, University Head of Department of Poultry Science had been identified as the Nodal Officer to address this issue. The staff members were involved in providing the technical information and support to the poultry industry, farmers as well as the common public by means of television interviews, press conferences, press interviews, press notes, interviews in different magazines, informative articles and radio talks, etc. As a part of this program, a symposium on ‘Bird flu- Current status, human health and strategies for future’ was organized by the department at BombayVeterinaryCollegein 2006. The Department has also organized ‘Eat Chicken Rally’ for awareness of farmers and consumers at Department of Poultry Science, BombayVeterinaryCollege, Mumbai on 3^rd March 2006 to demonstrate that eating chicken and eggs is safe.

The Department of Poultry Science was successful in removing the fears from the minds of people and the poultry industry by extensively participating and organizing chicken eating rallies, seminars, lectures, radio talks and writing articles to clarify the doubts in the minds of people at the time of ‘Bird Flu’ scare in 2006.

Organization of Annual Conference and National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science Association 2009 (IPSACON 2009):

The XXVI Annual Conference and National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science Association (IPSACON 2009) was organized on 22^nd to 24^th October 2009, by the Department of Poultry Science,BombayVeterinaryCollege. About 300 scientists, academicians, researchers, industry personnel and poultry farmers from all over the country attended the conference and the theme for this year’s conference was “Indian Poultry Sector & Global Scenario”. Dr. B. Panda, Founder Director of Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, U. P., an internationally renowned scientist and a graduate ofBombayVeterinaryCollege of year 1953 was the Chief Guest for the inauguration of the conference. The function was also graced by Dr. P. K. Shukla, Joint Commissioner of Poultry, Government of India. Dr. G. Devegowda, Dr. V. Ramasubba Reddy, Dr. S. V. S. Verma and Dr. R. N. Sreeniva Gowda were felicitated with the prestigious IPSA fellow award for their service and contribution to the field of Poultry Science. Dr. A. S. Ranade was the Organizing Secretary of the conference and Dr. A. S. Ninave, Hon. Vice – Chancellor of Maharashtra Animal andFisherySciencesUniversity,Nagpur presided over the inaugural function.

Renowned scientists from all over the country and also a few international speakers delivered talks on topics of their expertise varying from breeding, management, poultry nutrition, feed technology, rural poultry production, avian health and post harvest technology. These deliberations helped to highlight the future strategies for further improvements in poultry production technology with respect to education and research consideringIndia’s role in the global scenario. The novel attraction of IPSACON 2009 was the AVITECH Young Scientist award to provide support to research scholars at the beginning of their careers. The award was presented to Dr. N. Mitra fromCollegeofVeterinary Science,Ludhiana. The well organized IPSACON 2009 was highly appreciated by all the delegates and Poultry Industry of India.

Livelihood and sustainability for tribals at Vikramgadh, District Thane:

A pilot project to improve the provide livelihood and sustainability for a tribal family at Vikramgadh is supported by the Department of Poultry Science. A low input housing setup was designed and provided to a tribal family, a group of 50 layer birds were provided with the feed sufficient to last two months. Technical inputs and services are regularly provided to the family. The layer rearing setup has helped improve the financial as well as nutritional status of the family at Vikramgadh. The family now financially supports the whole setup with regular technical inputs from the department for nearly two years.

UG Syllabus

Courses for B. V. Sc. & A. H. :

Livestock Production Management – 4+2=6 (Poultry Science Portion)

Theory – 36 lectures

Unit 6 – Poultry Production Management

Unit 7 – Diversification Poultry Production and Hatchery Management

Practical – 17 practicals

Unit 5 – Poultry Production Management

Unit 6 – Incubation and Hatchery Management

PG and PhD Syllabus

Courses for M. V. Sc. :

Sr. No.	Course No.	Title of Course	Credits
Semester – I
1.	PSC – 602	Poultry Nutrition & Feeding	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 603	Commercial Layer Production	2+1=3
3.	PSC – 604	Commercial Broiler Production	2+1=3
4.	PSC – 609	Physiology of Poultry Production	2+1=3
		Minor courses	6
Semester – II
1.	PSC – 601	Poultry Breeding & Genetics	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 607	Poultry Products Technology & Maketing	2+1=3
3.	PSC – 608	Poultry Economics Projects & Marketing	2+1=3
		Minor	3
		Non-credit courses	2
Semester – III
1.	PSC – 605	Breeder Stock, Flock Health & Hatchery Management	3+1=4
2.	PSC – 606	Management of Poultry Other than Chicken	2+1=3
3.	PSC – 691	Master’s Seminar	1+0=1
		Supporting courses	3
		Non-credit courses	2
Semester – IV
1.	PSC -699	Research	20

PhD Courses:

Courses Offered For Ph.D.

Regular Candidates

Sr. No.	Course No.	Title of Course	Credits
Semester – I
1.	PSC – 701	Applied poultry Nutrition	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 702	Concepts in Commercial Poultry Production	2+1=3
3.	PSC – 705	Advanced Poultry Breeding Methods	2+1=3
		Minor courses	3
Semester – II
1.	PSC – 703	Developments in Poultry Products Technology	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 704	Emerging Diseases of Poultry and Flock Health	2+1=3
3.	PSC – 706	Poultry Economics, Marketing and Integration	2+1=3
		Minor courses	3
		Supporting courses	3
		Non-credit courses	2
Semester – III
1.	PSC – 791	Doctoral Seminar-I	1+0=1
2.	PSC – 792	Doctoral Seminar-II	1+0=1
		Minor courses	2
		Non-credit courses	2
Semester – IV
1.	PSC -799	Research	15
		Semester – V
1.	PSC -799	Research	15
		Semester – VI
1.	PSC -799	Research	15

Courses Offered For Ph.D.

In-service Candidates

Sr. No.	Course No.	Title of Course	Credits
Semester – I
1.	PSC – 701	Applied poultry Nutrition	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 702	Concepts in Commercial Poultry Production	2+1=3
		Minor courses	3
Semester – II
1.	PSC – 705	Advanced Poultry Breeding Methods	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 704	Emerging Diseases of Poultry and Flock Health	2+1=3
		Minor courses	3
		Non-credit courses	2
Semester – III
1.	PSC – 706	Poultry Economics, Marketing and Integration	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 791	Doctoral Seminar-I	1+0=1
		Supporting courses	3
		Non-credit courses	2
Semester – IV
1.	PSC – 703	Developments in Poultry Products Technology	2+1=3
2.	PSC – 792	Doctoral Seminar-II	1+0=1
		Minor courses	2
Semester – V
1.	PSC -799	Research	12
Semester – VI
1.	PSC -799	Research	12
Semester – VII
1.	PSC -799	Research	12
Semester – VII
1.	PSC -799	Research	9

List of Research Topics of P.G. Theses

Since the establishment of the Department of Poultry Science, 95 students of M. V. Sc. and 4 students of Ph. D. have carried out research work on various topics of poultry management, poultry genetics, poultry physiology and poultry nutrition and obtained their respective degrees. The topics of thesis were as under:

Sr. No.	Title of the Thesis	Name of the Student	Name of the Guide/ Advisor	Year
1.	Effect of artificial insemination v/s flock mating on some production function of fowl	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1977
2.	Effect of different energy level and housing system on economic traits in broiler chicken	Dr. R. D. Patil	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1977
3.	Effect of Clomiphene citrate on economic traits of layers	Dr. N. V. Jadhav	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1979
4.	Genetic estimation of egg production traits	Dr. C. S. Patil	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1979
5.	Different energy levels and their combination on growth and other economic characters of broiler chicken	Dr. S. D. Bhosale	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1979
6.	Production of broilers v/s egg strain cockerels and their economics	Dr. K. S. Khare	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1980
7.	Effect of different levels of poimix (Clomiphene citrate) on egg traits of poultry	Dr. I. I. Sayed	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1980
8.	Ggenetic studies on part year and annual egg production in white leghorn flock	Dr. S. R. Joshi	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1980
9.	Studies on economic traits of broilers with clomiphene	Dr. A. A. A. Shaikh	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1981
10.	Studies on cage shape and inclusion of poultry manure on performance of layers	Dr. A. T. Kumbhar	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1981
11.	Effect of environmental components on egg laying pattern in hens	Dr. C. N. Bargaje	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1982
12.	Genetic studies of fertility, hatchability and embryonic mortality in B-2 line of White leghorn	Dr. S. L. Bhangale	Dr. K. A. Redi	1983
13.	Genetic studies of economic trait in V strain of White leghorn	Dr. R. R. Kulkarni	Dr. K. A. Redi	1983
14.	Effect of combination of unconventional feed ingredients in broilers	Dr. H. B. Fisarekar	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1983
15.	Sudies on the performance of cockerels on various protein and energy levels	Dr. T. M. Bhadange	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1984
16.	Effect of replacement of fish meal with liver residue meal on performance of layers	Dr. A. V. Naik	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1984
17.	Comparative study of different growth promoters in cockerels	Dr. B. A. Jadhav	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1985
18.	Comparative study of different litter materials for poultry production	Dr. A. S. Ranade	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1986
19.	Effect of dietary calcium and phosphorus levels on productive performance and egg shell quality in caged layers	Dr. S. R. Girdhar	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1986
20.	Studies on use of biologically produced protein digest extract and different litter materials on various traits in layers	Dr. A. T. Patil	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1987
21.	Studies on effect of heat stress and possible remedial measures in broilers under stress	Dr. D. W. Usgaonkar	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1987
22.	Studies on performance and immunomodulating effect of levamisole in broilers under stress	Dr. M. M. Chawak	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1988
23.	Effect of substituting fish meal with groundnut extraction at various levels on performance of broilers	Dr. C. L. Deshmukh	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1989
24.	Effect of different growth promoters on performance of broilers	Dr. S. D. Jinturkar	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1989
25.	Effect of various energy levels on some economic traits in growing and laying quails	Dr. S. H. Dange	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1989
26.	Use of probiotic as growth promoter in broilers	Dr. G. L. Nehete	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1989
27.	Effect of biotin feeding on performance of broilers	Dr. B. D. Patil	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1989
28.	Effect of enzyme supplement on performance of broilers	Dr. A. S. Kadam	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1991
29.	Effect of different physical forms of feed on performance of broilers	Dr. S. S. Patil	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1991
30.	Comparative performance of broilers under different managemental conditions, areas and seasons	Dr. S. R. Khanapurkar	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1992
31.	Effect of replacement of maize with finger millet (Eleusine coracana) on the performance of broilers	Dr. M. R. Manthanwar	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1992
32.	Studies on the effect of replacement of groundnut extraction protein with sunflower extraction in broiler mash	Dr. A. T. Gunde	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1992
33.	Effect of dietary inclusion of Jowar cake on performance of broilers	Dr. V. S. Patil	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1993
34.	An evaluation of intake plus as flavor enhancer and appetite stimulant on the performance of broilers	Dr. S. A. Thorat	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1993
35.	Studies of efficacy of enzyme feed supplement and Lactobacilli culture on growth and immune response of broilers	Dr. R. D. Adsul	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	1994
36.	Studies on extruded full fat soybean in broiler diet	Dr. S. G. Shinde	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1995
37.	Comparative evaluation of herbal products for poultry	Dr. N. C. Bedse	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1996
38.	Effect of amino acid chelates on performance of broilers	Dr. P. P. Kulkarni	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1996
39.	Study on predisposing factors responsible to cause outbreaks of infectious bursal disease	Dr. P. K. Pawar	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1996
40.	Effect of live yeast culture [Kluyveromyces fragilis and Saccharomyces cervisiae] on the performance of broilers	Dr. S. S. Nadgauda	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1997
41.	Effect of herbal feed supplement ‘Magacal’ on the performance of broilers	Dr. S. J. Patil	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1997
42.	Studies on replacement fish meal in the diet of broiler quails	Dr. A. M. Mahakal	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1998
43.	Use of poultry byproduct meal in broiler ration	Dr. S. C. Pasarte	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1998
44.	Effect of high fibre diet with enzyme supplementation on the performance of broiler chickens	Dr. S. J. Bhosale	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1998
45.	Use of silkworm pupae meal in broiler ration	Dr.D.H. Kadam	Dr. A.S. Ranade	1999
46.	Study of different protein levels in the diet of broiler quails	Dr. V. B. Bhosale	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1999
47.	Effect of enzyme supplementation on the performance of broiler chickens	Dr. S. Dey	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1999
48.	Studies on utilization of dried poultry manure in broiler ration	Dr. V. E. Kumbhar	Dr. A. S. Ranade	1999
49.	Effect of ‘Lysoforte dry’ on performance of broilers	Dr. D. N. Desai	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2000
50.	To study the effect of live yeast culture on the performance of broilers	Dr. A. H. Sayed	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2000
51.	Use of ‘ Acid lac dry’ as antibiotic/ probiotic replacer in broiler ration	Dr. S. M. Bhise	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2000
52.	Effect of liquid preparation of vitamin E and selenium on growth and immune response of broilers	Dr. M. A. Gole	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2001
53.	Effect of nitrifying bacteria in reducing ammonia problem in broilers housed at different stocking densities	Dr. M. M. Kadam	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2001
54.	Use of oligodextran as a growth promoter in broiler under stress	Dr. S. K. Jagtap	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2001
55.	Effect of phytase on performance of broiler fed with low phosphorus diets	Dr. K. K. Khose	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2001
56.	Effect of different growth promoters on the performance of broilers quails	Dr. S. Saha	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2002
57.	Effect of supplementation of phytase on availability on nutrients in broilers	Dr. P. M. Parit	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2002
58.	Effect of enzyme supplementation on performance of broilers receiving different levels of fibre in the diet	Dr. B. S. Kolekar	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2002
59.	Use of Tamarind Kernel powder in broiler rations	Dr. A. S. Patwardhan	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2002
60.	To study the effect of feeding fats and oils from different sources on the performance of broilers.	Dr. S. G. Aswale	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2003
61.	To study the role of Betaine in broilers.	Dr. S. V. Patil	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2003
62.	Comparative study of different anticoccidials on the performance of broilers.	Dr. S. M. Gurav	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2003
63.	Use of different vegetable oils in broiler diet.	Dr. D. V. Ilake	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2004
64.	Comparative study of different litter materials and stocking densities on the performance of broilers.	Dr. D. S. Shinde	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2004
65.	To study the effect of quantitative feed restriction in broilers.	Dr.T. H. Dangat	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2004
66.	The effect of day-old weights on performance of broilers.	Dr. S. S. Swami	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2004
67.	Comparative evaluation of prebiotic, probiotic and acidifier in broiler diets	Dr. D. Y. Lokhande	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2005
68.	Study on effect of supplementation of Gerlic (Allum sativum) on performance of broilers	Dr. P. G. Gaikwad	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2005
69.	Management of endangered Gyps sp. Of vultures in captivity	Dr. P. E. Avari	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2005
70.	Evaluation of oil fortified with herbs on performance of broilers	Dr. D. L. Waghmare	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2006
71.	Comparative evaluation of liquid methionine and powder methionine on performance of broilers	Dr. P. T. Bhapkar	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2006
72.	Effect of chromium picolinate on the performance of broilers	Dr. P. P. Chaudhari	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2006
73.	Effect of environment enrichment, filial imprinting and music application on the performance of broilers	Dr. P. N. Vaidya	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2006
74.	Evaluation of herbal product for improving the quality of poultry litter	Dr. D. V. Metakari	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2007
75.	Studies on synergistic effects of certain commonly used feed additives on performance of broilers	Dr. C. P. Munj	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2007
76.	Studies on effects of using distillery dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in the diets with certain feed additives on performance of broilers	Dr. U. M. Patil	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2007
77.	Efficacy of different herbal preparations in broiler diet for immunomodulation	Dr. H. P. Thange	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2008
78.	To study the effect of acidic and alkaline drinking water on the performance of broilers	Dr. A. B. Adkine	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2009
79.	To study the effect of supplementation of liquid methionine and liquid multi enzyme preparation on performance of broilers reared on optimum and lower levels of crude protein	Dr. S. P. Lawand	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2009
80.	Use of phytobiotics in broilers to improve the production performance.	Dr. B. R. Vighane	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2009
81.	Effect of HMTBa chelated organic trace minerals Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Selenium yeast on broiler performance and immunity	Dr. R. B. Agivale	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2010
82.	Effect of HMTBA chelated organic trace minerals Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Iron on layer performance and egg shell quality	Dr. S. S. Padhye	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2010
83.	Use of HMTBA chelated organic trace minerals Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Iron to improve egg shell quality in post peak phase	Dr. B. G. Gangurde	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2011
84.	To study the effect of various levels of Inulin on performance and gut health of broilers	Dr. F. G. Mulani	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2012
85.	Study on performance of broilers on diets without corn	Dr. G.P. Pawar	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2012
86.	Use of chitin industry by-product in diet of layers	Dr. H. A. Vichare	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2013
87.	To study the effect of feeding soluble proteins obtained from crustacean shells on performance of broilers	Dr. K. M. Purohit	Dr. D. N. Desai	2013
88.	Effect of feeding different levels of Rice Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (RDDGS) on performance of broilers	Dr. A. D. Dingore	Dr. D. N. Desai	2015
89.	To study the effect of Saponin and Inulin singly or in combination on performance and gut health of broilers	Dr. N. B. Datir	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2015
90.	Replacing dietary soybean meal protein by various levels of rapeseed meal in broilers	Dr. A. K. Kate	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2015
91.	Effect of feeding various levels of guar meal on performance of layers	Dr. B. S. Rathod	Dr. P. E. Avari	2016
92.	Effect of calcium pidolate on egg production and egg quality during last phase of production cycle with reducing levels of inorganic calcium	Dr. N. R. Joshi	Dr. D. N. Desai	2017
93.	Evaluation of two different emulsifiers or different sources of oils in broiler diets	Dr. G. D. Chavan	Dr. P. E. Avari	2017
94.	Comparative study of combination of different litter materials on the performance of broilers	Dr. A. R. Narwade	Dr. P. E. Avari	2018
95.	Study of production performance of layers in different types of cages with different stocking densities	Dr. G. A. Manganale	Dr. D. N. Desai	2018
96.	Effect of dietary supplementation of phospholipids on egg production and egg quality in layers	Dr. N. V. Khuje	Dr. P. E. Avari	2019
97.	Use of natural insoluble fibre in oat hulls (Avena sativa) as non-anitbiotic growth promoter in broilers	Dr. N. A. Mulla	Dr. D. N. Desai	2019

List of Research Topics of Ph.D. Theses

Sr. No.	Title of the Thesis	Name of the Student	Name of the Guide/ Advisor	Year
1.	Influence of extra retinal photoreceptors on reproduction performance of chicken	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	Dr. M. V. Kulkarni	1990
2.	Effect of genotype X environment interaction involving two genotypes and three dietary treatments under three seasons in quails	Dr. M. Ahmad	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	2000
3.	Effect of enzyme supplementation on performance of layers and broilers	Dr. A. S. Ranade	Dr. B. V. Rajmane	2001
4.	Studies on the production characters of Kadaknath and Rhode Island Red breeds and their F1 progeny of reciprocal matings and back crosses in a trial involving Diallel matings	Dr. S. D. Bhosale	Dr. S. G. Narayankhedkar	2005
5.	Supplementation of protease enzyme in broiler diets with different sources of protein	Dr. D. N. Desai	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2019
6.	Utilization of proteins from shellfish industry processing waste in broiler diets	Dr. P. E. Avari	Dr. A. S. Ranade	2019

Awards and Recognition

Dr. A. S. Ranade, received the “Recognition Award” for the services provided to the veterinary field in 2019 from Veterinary Practitioners Welfare Association (VPWA) at VPWA Annual Function 2019 Kartutwa Gaurav Awards, Maharashtra.

Recipient of Best Poster Award 2019, at the Technical Session Poster Session – II – First Position at the XXXVI Annual IPSA Conference held at CGKV, Durg, Chattishgarh, India for the research entitled “Dietary supplementation of phospholipids for improving layer performance”.

Felicitated for the enormous contribution in Indian Poultry Industry during Chicken Doctor’s Conclave 2019 at Goa by the association of “Veterinarians in Poultry”.

Recipient of “Best Academician” Award at VPWA Annual Function 2019 Kartutwa Gaurav Awards, Maharashtra.

Dr. P. E. Avari received the Late Prakash Gole – Young Ornithologist State Award, 2014.

Dr. A. S. Ranade and Dr. P. E. Avari have received Ayurvet Award 2011 for the research article entitled ‘Studies in the production of Omega 3 enriched chicken meat: II’ published in the Indian Journal of Poultry Science.

Dr. A. S. Ranade has awarded with Best Poultry Scientist Award for the year 2010 by Indian Poultry Journalists Association for outstanding contribution and research in the field of Poultry Science. (National Award)

Dr. A. S. Ranade has awarded with Fellow of Indian Poultry Science Association 2010 for outstanding contribution and research in the field of Poultry Science. (National Award)

Dr. A. S. Ranade has awarded with CLFMA Award 2006 for outstanding contribution and research in the field of Poultry Science at national level. (National Award)

Dr. A. S. Ranade has received the Scroll of Honour 2005 for sincere and meritorious services by Dean, Mumbai Veterinary College.

Dr. A. S. Ranade has received the Scroll of Honour 2005 as Best Teacher by Dean, Mumbai Veterinary College.

Dr. A. S. Ranade has received the Scroll of Honour 2004 for sincere and meritorious services by Dean, Mumbai Veterinary College.

Dr. A. S. Ranade has received the Best Scientist Award 2002-03 at Poultry Research Information and Scientist Meet, PRISM at Pune.

Dr. A. S. Ranade has awarded Bombay Veterinary College Diamond Jubilee Commemoration Prize for the year 1986-87 for having stood first by securing the highest G.P.A. of (4.00/4.00) at Sr. M. V. Sc. class of M. V. Sc. Degree Examination.

Dr. A. S. Ranade has awarded Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research Award for the Best Field Oriented Research Work at M. V. Sc. Level for the year 1986.

List of Paper Published

Sr. No.	Author(s)	Year	Title	Journal with volume, page numbers
1.	Dr. N. A. Mulla, Dr. D. N. Desai, Dr. P. E. Avari and Dr. A. S. Ranade	2020	Use of natural insoluble fiber in oat hulls (Avea sativa) as non-antibiotic growth promoter in broilers	International Journal of Livestock Research, August 2020 Issue, 10(8), 156-164.
2.	Dr. J. Saini, Dr. P. L. Dhande, Dr. A. S. Ranade, Dr. S. A. Gaikwad and Dr. V. D. Shankhapal	2020	Effects of feed supplement on intestinal histochemistry and histoenzymology on broiler chickens (Gallus domesticus)	Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy, June 2020 Issue, 32 (1): 58-60.
3.	Dr. S. G. Ghorpade, Dr. M. Wade, Dr. A. S. Ranade, Dr. P. P. Mhase, Dr. V. S. Dhaygude and Dr. S. M. Bhalerao	2020	Utilization of shellfish processing industry waste slurry on the performance of broiler chickens	Veterinary Research International, January – March 2020 Issue, 8(01), 18-22.
4.	Dr. G. A. Mangnale, Dr. D. N. Desai, Dr. A. S. Ranade and Dr. P. E. Avari	2019	Study of production performance of layers in different types of cages with different stocking densities.	International Journal of Livestock Research, February 2019 Issue, 9(2), 190-196.
5.	Dr. N. R. Joshi, Dr. D. N. Desai, Dr. A. S. Ranade and Dr. P. E. Avari	2019	Effect of Calcium Pidolate on egg production and egg quality during last phase of production cycle with reducing levels of inorganic calcium	International Journal of Livestock Research, January 2019 Issue, 9(1), 125-133.
6.	Dr. P. E. Avari, Dr. A. S. Ranade and Dr. D. N. Desai	2018	Effect of Shellfish Industry Processing Waste Coated on Sunflower Extraction Replacing Soybean Meal on Performance of Broilers	International Journal of Livestock Research, October 2018 8(10), 357-364.
7.	Dr. A. R. Narwade, Dr. P. E. Avari, Dr. A. S. Ranade, Dr. D. N. Desai and Dr. N. R. Karambele	2018	Use of combination of different litter materials on the performance of broilers	International Journal of Livestock Research, September 2018 Issue 8(9), 122-127.
8.	Dr. D. N. Desai, Dr. A. S. Ranade and Dr. P. E. Avari	2018	Effect on broilers fed with diets containing sunflower meal supplemented with protease	International Journal of Livestock Research, May 2018 8(5), pp 196-204.
9.	Ranade A. S. & Desai D. N.	2016	Effect of the Extirpation of the preen gland on the eggs quality and eggs production in young and spent WHL layers	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, ISSN 0971-1643, Vol: 21 (1), pp 59-67.
10.	Patil A. D., Dhande P. L., Ranade A. S. Bakshi S. A. & Desai D. N.	2014	Effect of the Extirpation of the preen gland on the eggs quality and eggs production in young and spent WHL layers	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2014 ISSN 0971-1643, Vol: 21 (1), pp 59-67
11.	Munj C. P., Ranade A. S., Desai D. N., Avari P. E., Patil U. M. & Metkari D. V.	2010	Studies on Synergistic effects of certain common feed additives on carcass quality, intestinal pH and gut microflora in broilers.	Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, Vol. 27(1) pp 93-95.
12.	Munj C. P., Ranade A. S., Desai D. N., Patil M. B., Avari P. E. & Patil U. M.	2010	Synergistic effects of feed additives on performance of broilers	Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 45(3): pp 292-296.
13.	Bhalerao S., Hegde M., Ranade A.S., P. E. Avari, Nikam S. & Kshirsagar K.	2010	Studies in the production of Omega enriched chicken meat: II	Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 45(3): pp 273-279.
14.	Bhujbal R. N., Patil M. B., Kank V.D., Ranade A. S., Gadegaonkar G. M.,Karambele N.R., Pawar G. A. & Chopade S. V.	2009	Effects of phytobiotic on performance of the broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2009, Vol: 17 (1), pp 33-35.
15.	Gholap S. S., Patil M. B., Kank V. D., Ranade A. S. & Gadegaonkar G. M.	2009	Studies on effects of probiotics (MOS) as growth promoter in broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2009, Vol: 17 (1), pp 63-65.
16.	Garud, K. V., Lambhate V. P., Mote C.S., Suryawanshi D. S., Ranade A. S., Nehete R. S. & Desai D. N.	2008	A quick diagnostic test for canine distemper with the use of ‘Anti CDV-IgY: fluorescent antibody test.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2008, Vol: 16 (1), pp -71-72.
17.	Bade R. N. Kank V. D. , Patil M. B., Ranade A. S., Gadegaonakr G. M. , Jagadale S. D., Phondba B. T. & Avari P. E.	2007	Effect of replacement of cottonseed cake with sunflower extraction on feed intake, feed efficiency and nutrient digestibility in lactating cows.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2007, Vol: 15 (1 & 2), pp 18-21.
18.	Shinde D. S., Ranade A. S., Desai D. N., Patil M. B., Avari P. E. & Deshmukh A. D.	2007	Comparative study of different liter materials and stocking densities on the performance of broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2007, Vol:15 (1 & 2), pp 22-25.
19.	Patil S. V., Ranade A. S., Patil M. B., Desai D. N., Avari P. E. & Kawitkar S. B.	2007	Use of betaine in broiler ration.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2007, Vol:15 (1 & 2), pp 39-41.
20.	Swarup D., R. C. Patra, V. Prakash, R. Cuthbert, D. Das, P. Avari, D. J. Pain, R. E. Green, A. K. Sharma, M. Saini and M. Taggart	2007	Safety of meloxicam to critically endangered Gyps vultures and other scavenging birds in India	Animal Conservation 10 (2007), pp 192-198. Doi: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2006.00086.x
21.	Bhosale S. D., Narayan Khedkar S. G., Sherikar A. T., Patil M. B., Ranade A. S. & Ahmad M.	2006	Carcass evaluation studies of Kadaknath, Rhode Island Red and their crosses.	The Indian Veterinary Journal, Vol 83, No. 5 pp – 102-103
22.	Bhapkar P. T., Ranade A. S., Patil M. B., Desai D. N., Avari P. E., Deshmukh A. D., Waghmare D. L., Chaudhari P. P. & Vaidya P. N.	2006	Comparative evaluation of liquid methionine and powder methionine on performance of broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2006, Vol:14 (1 & 2), pp 1- 4.
23.	Waghmare D. L., Ranade A. S., Desai D. N., Patil M. B., Avari P. E., Deshmukh A. D., Chaudhari P. P., Chaudhari P. P., Vaidya P. N., Bhapkar P.T. & Padhye S. S.	2006	Evaluation of oil fortified with herbs on performance of broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2006, Vol:14 (1 & 2), pp 11-15.
24.	Chaudhari P.P., Ranade A. S., Patil M. B., Desai D. N., Avari P. E., Deshmukh A. D., Waghmare D. L., Bhapkar P.T. & Vaidya P.N.	2006	Effect of chromium picolinate on some blood parameters and carcass quality.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2006, Vol:14 (1 & 2), pp 20-24.
25.	Chaudhari P.P., Ranade A. S., Patil M. B., Desai D. N., Avari P. E., Deshmukh A. D., Waghmare D. L., Bhapkar P.T. & Vaidya P.N.	2006	Effect of chromium picolinate on performance of broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2006, Vol: 14 (1 & 2), pp 38-40.
26.	Ilake D. V., Ranade A. S., Desai D. N., Patil M. B., Avari P. E., Patwardhan D.S. & Adsul A.P.	2005	Use of different vegetable oils in broiler diet.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2005, Vol: 13 (1 & 2), pp 5-7.
27.	Lokhande D. Y., Ranade A. S., Desai D. N., Patil M. B., Avari P.E., Patwardhan D. S., Adsul A. P. & Gaikwad P. G.	2005	Comparative evaluation of prebiotic, probiotic and acidifier in broiler diets	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2005, Vol: 13 (1 & 2), pp 17-19
28.	Das A. M., Sherikar A. A. & Ranade A. S.	2005	In-vitro antibacterial activity of herbal feed additive against Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, 2005, Vol:13 (1 & 2), pp 54-56.
29.	Swami S.S., Ranade A.S., Patil, M.B., Desai D.N., Dangat T.H. & Shinde D.S.	2004	Effect of day-old body weights on performance of the broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, Vol:12 (1&2), pp 4-8.
30.	Bhosale S. D., Narayankhedkar S. G., Sherikar A. T., Patil M. B., Ranade A. S. & Ahmed M.	2004	Comparative study of feed consumption and FCR per dozen of eggs among Kdaknath, RIR and their crosses involving diallel matings.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, Vol:12 (1&2), pp 41-44.
31.	Ranade A. S., Rajmane B.V., Patil M.B., Puntambekar P.M., Sherikar A.T. & Desai D. N.	2004	Effect of enzyme supplementation on performance of layers.	Indian Journal of Poultry Science, Vol. 39, Number 3, pp 236-240.
32.	Dangat T. H., Ranade A. S., Patil, M. B., Desai D. N., Swami S. S. & Shinde D. S.	2004	Effect of quantitative feed restriction on performance of broilers.	The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College, Vol:12 (1&2), pp55-57.
33	Khose K.K., Ranade A. S., Kadam M.M., Jagtap S. K. & Gole M.A.	2003	Effect of phytase of performance of broilers fed with low phosphorus diet.	Indian Journal of Poultry Science, Vol. 38, Number 3, pp. 288-290.
34.	Jagtap S. K., Ranade A. S., Patil M. B., Kadam M. M. & Khose K. K.	2003	Use of oligodextran as a growth promoter in broilers under stress.	Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 38 ( 3), pp 299-301.
35.	Kadam M. M., Ranade A. S., Jagtap S. K., Khose K. K. & Kadri A. S. M.	2003	Effect of nitrifying bacteria in reducing ammonia problem in broilers housed in different stocking densities.	Indian Journal of Poultry Science, Vol. 38, Number 1, pp. 67-69.
36.	Ranade A. S., Rajmane B. V., Gupte S. S., Patil M. B. & Desai D. N.	2002	Effect of herbal Immuplus supplementation on performance of broilers – III.	Livestock International, September 2002, pp 11-14.
37.	Ranade A. S., Rajmane B. V., Gupte S. S., Patil M. B. & Desai D.N.	2002	Effect of herbal Immuplus supplementation on performance of broilers – II.	Livestock International, August 2002, pp 11-14.
38.	Ranade A. S., Rajmane B. V., Gupte S. S., Patil M. B. & Desai D. N.	2002	Effect of herbal Immuplus supplementation on performance of broilers – I.	Livestock International, July 2002, pp 11-14.
39.	Patil S. J., Ranade A. S., Rajmane B. V., Gupte, S. S. & Patil M. B.	2000	Efficacy of herbal ‘Magacal’ on the performance of broilers with normal and deficient mineral diets.	Phytomedica, ISSN 0972-3293, March 2000, Vol. 21, No. 1 & 2, pp 37-47.

Completed Research Projects

Sr. No.	Title of project	In capacity of PI/ Co-PI	Funding Agency	Financial outlay	Duration
Sr. No.	Title of project	In capacity of PI/ Co-PI	Funding Agency	Financial outlay	From	To
1.	Evaluation of MHA 88% in broiler and layer diets	PI – Dr. D. N. Desai	UPL Ltd. Mumbai	Rs. 5,12,000/-	01-09-2018	31-08-2019
2.	Study on Organic Calcium in layers	PI- Dr. D. N. Desai	Orffa Animal Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.	Rs. 5,50,000/-	2.2.2016	8.06.2016
3.	Effect of feeding various Probiotics on performance of commercial layers	PI- Dr. D. N. Desai	EVONIK (SEA) Pte. Ltd.	Rs. 9,05,715/-	15.12.2014	31.01.2016
4.	Project for establishment of layer units for sustenance and improving the livelihood of tribals in Maharashtra	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	TSP, ICAR, New Delhi	Rs. 1,11,75,000/-	25.03.2013	31.03.2017
5.	Trial on Natugrain TS and Rovabio Excel on broilers.	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	BASF, Mumbai	Rs. 1,54,600/-	17.03.2012	24.06.2012
6.	Experiential learning unit in broiler and layer production	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	ICAR, New Delhi	Rs. 30,65,000/-	01.04.2011	31.03.2012
7.	Trial of Actigen in broilers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	Altech Biotechnology, USA	Rs. 1,41,500/-	10.08.2011	25.11.2011
8.	Use of Betaine to improve carcass quality in broilers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	Jubilant Life Sciences, Gurgaon	Rs. 78,000/-	05.03.2011	25.06.2011
9.	To study the effect of enzymes in broilers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	Lumis Biotech, Mumbai	Rs. 84,000/-	09.09.2010	20.12.2010
10.	Effect of enriched feed mixture and linseed oil on broilers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	IRSHA, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune	Rs. 20,000/-	10.02.2010	15.05.2010
11.	Enrichment of Omega 3 fatty acid in chicken meat	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	IRSHA, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune	Rs. 15,950/-	01.09.2009	05.12.2009
12.	To study the effect of Xylanase on broilers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	Lumis Biotech, Mumbai	Rs. 2,57,800/-	13.04.2009	15.07.2009
13.	Effect of HMTBA chelated organic trace minerals on broilers and layers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	Novus International Inc., USA	Rs. 2,57,800/-	10.09.2008	10.09.2011
14.	Use of Florenfenicol in broilers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	P. I. Drugs	Rs. 25,600/-	06.05.2006	10.08.2006
	Effect of liquid organic acids in broilers	PI – Dr. A. S. Ranade	Rashtriya Chemicals & fertilizers, Mumbai	Rs. 25,000/-	12.12.2005	20.03.2006

Retired Professors

Dr. M. V. Kulkarni

Dr. M. V. Kulkarni was a graduate with B. V. Sc. degree, later on he went on to procure a Diploma in Animal Husbandry fromAustralia.

An all rounder in the true sense, he worked for the livestock sector meticulously. One of the best extension workers of his time, he struggled for taking the technology from lab to the land and ensured that effective projects reached the farmers. A wonderful academician always kindled inquisitiveness and installed passion, which he had in the students. A very intelligent person, he was one of the best in livestock judging including poultry. His judgment was considered to be the last word in any contest.

An extremely innovative, he initiated and even headed the Animal Nutrition Department for sometime. But most of all, his contribution of initiating the Department of Poultry Science is noted. In 1975, under his leadership and guidance, the Department of Poultry Science. He acted as guide for eleven M. V. Sc. Students and one Ph. D. Scholar.

Dr. B. V. Rajmane