Name of the Agro climatic zone |
Middle Guj. Agro climatic Zone-3. |
Rain fall : |
852mm/year |
Soil |
Sandy loam type with av. depth of 100-150 cm.. |
The unit is working on different aspects of Reproductive Biology/Biotechnology of farm animals like Surti buffalo with special emphases on endocrinological aspects during different phases of reproduction. Study on augmentation of reproductive efficiency through management, hormonal therapy and other related aspects were taken up. Embryo transfer work of cattle, buffalo and goats have also been taken up. These all works are taken up as per the technical programme of various plan, non-plan and Adhoc schemes of GAU/AAU, ICAR, PL-480 (USA), Ford foundation, BARC-DAE etc.
Research Activities.
v Long term and short term feeding experiments are being carried out to know the nutritional requirement of various categories of animals.
v The work on augmentation and utilization of new agro industrial byproducts and waste materials for livestock and poultry.
Achievements:
Since 2004 till date 47 recommendations useful for farmers community are generated out of the research work carried out in the department.
Research Scientist & Head
Animal Nutrition Research Department
Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Phone: (O): 02692 263440 (R):02692 232013
(M): 9825166013
(M)9428435113
Email: alsu54@yahoo.co.in
Research Recommendations made for the Farmers
(Approved in Joint AGRESCO- 2004 onwards)
1 |
Gatton panic grass hay provided 1.64% DCP and 60.43% TDN on dry matter basis. |
2. |
Sr. No | Name of scheme | Budget Head | Type of scheme | Funding agency |
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1 | Animal Nutrition Research Station | 5029 | Government of Gujarat | Government of Gujarat |
2 | AICRP on improvement of feed resources and nutrient utilization in raising animal production. | 2028 |