Department Information

The Department of Livestock Products Technology (LPT) has been established in 2002 in order to cater the need of teaching, research and extension activities.  At present, the departmental activities are being managed by two Assistant Professors along with one laboratory technician and a laboratory attendant.  The post of Professor as well as Associate Professor and butcher are vacant.

The department is actively engaged in processing of undistributed milk of CBF of the College since September 2009 and generated a receipt of over Rs. 01,73,812/- till March, 2020 through the sale of dairy products viz. khoa , paneer ,basundi, shrikhand etc .

Teaching Activities:

The department of LPT offers courses in Milk & Milk Products Technology, Abattoir Practices & Animal Products Technology, Wool Science and Meat Science  to the undergraduate students. The department is also having M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programme with intake capacity of two and one student(s) respectively. So far 15 (Fifteen) M.V.Sc. and 02 (Two) Ph.D. students have completed their degree programme & currently three M.V.Sc. and two Ph.D students are pursuing their studies.

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FACULTY



Dr. Kishor S. Rathod
M.V.Sc., Ph.D.; MIAVPHS
Assistant Professor & Head

Mobile : 0 9850098409
Office Phone: 0712-2511259
Email : drkishorrathod79@gmail.com

Dr. K. S. Rathod is actively engaged in undergraduate and post graduate teaching programme since 07/04/2008. He has good industrial exposure of meat processing technology. He has initiated a process for establishment of Milk & Meat Technology Laboratories in the department of LPT at NVC, Nagpur. He is also an instrumental in creation of teaching and research facilities in the department. He has successfully completed two research project; one as a Principal Investigator and another as a Co- Principal investigator. He is also a recognized guide for PG and Ph.D. program in LPT. As an Advisor of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Training Programme (ETP), he has conducted various ETP programs in the area namely “Meat Production &Processing” and “Milk Products”.

Area of Specialization: Livestock Products Technology

Research:

• In the capacity of Principal Investigator, successfully completed a three year Research Project entitled “Assessment of quality & histochemical changes in chevon stored at different temperatures” funded by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India under fast track scheme for young scientist. The total cost of the project was Rs. 18.72 lakhs and duration was from 08/03/2010 to 15/09/2013

• As a Co-Principal Investigator, successfully completed a project on “A Study on State Wise Yield of Meat & Byproducts of Cattle, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Pig and Poultry.” Funded by funded by Ministry Statistics & Program Implementation, Central Statistical Organization, Government of India, New Delhi sanctioned to ICAR-National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad wherein Dept. of LPT, NVC was one of the collaborating centre.

• Recognized Guide for M. V. Sc and Ph.D. degree in Livestock Products  Technology and successfully guided three M.V.Sc. students as on January 2020.
• Acted as Co-Advisor of 14 postgraduate students (from LPT & VPH discipline) as on today.

Publications:

• Research papers : 33
  
• Technical articles : 03
  
• Popular articles : 03
  
• Research Abstracts : More than 20

Achievements :

• Recipient of a sponsorship by Dr. B. V. Rao Poultry Research Foundation (World’s Poultry Science Association, India branch) Pune, for M.V.Sc. research.
• Reviewer of reputed journals like J. Meat Science,  Agricultural Research etc.
• Rendered services as a resource person to different Government organizations for on farm demonstrations, lectures etc.
• Delivered more than 100 lectures /practical demonstrations to trainees/ farmers in various training programs.
• He has been Secretary of Board of Studies in Livestock Products Technology, a statutory body of MAFSU, Nagpur for two terms viz., during July, 2008 to December 2011 and September 2016 to January 2020.

Professional Affiliations:

• Life member of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists.
• Life member of Indian Meat Science Association (IMSA).
• Life member of Indian Society for Sheep & Goat Production and Utilization (ISSGPU).
• Life member of Indian Society for Animal-Human Welfare, Nagpur.
• Life member of Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Research, Chennai.

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Dr. Shekhar R. Badhe
Assistant Professor Department of Livestock Products Technology

Mobile No.  8000353432
Office Phone: 0712-2511259
Email: drshekhar15@gmail.com

Dr. Shekhar. R. Badhe is actively engaged in undergraduate and post graduate teaching programme since 04/01/2011. He is also an instrumental in creation of teaching and research facilities in the department. Besides teaching, he is constantly engaged in extension activities such organization of training programme on Milk and Milk Products and Meat and Meat Products for entrepreneurs and farmers from different walks of life. Many farmers have been benefitted through trainings conducted on milk products. He has successfully completed one research project as a Principal Investigator. He is also a recognized guide for PG programme in LPT. As an Advisor of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), he has conducted various EDP programs in the area namely “ Milk Processing.”

Area of Specialization: Livestock Products Technology

Research:

• In the capacity of Principal Investigator, successfully completed one year Research Project entitled “Detection of adulterants in milk in and around Junagadh City” during the year 2013-2014.
• Recognized Guide for M. V. Sc. degree in Livestock Products Technology and successfully guided 5 M. V. Sc. students as on January 2020.

Publications:

• Book : 01
• Laboratory Manual Prepared : 03
• Research Paper Published : 18
• Review Articles : 07
• Invited Paper : 01
• Technical and Popular Articles : 11
• Published Research Abstracts : 10

Achievements

• Rendered services as a resource person
• He has been acted as In-Charge Head, Department of Livestock products Technology, Mumbai Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai.
• Delivered lectures and practical demonstrations to trainees/ farmers in various training programs.
• Presently he is the Secretary of Board of Studies in Livestock Products Technology, a statutory body of MAFSU, Nagpur since Jun, 2020 to till date.

Professional Affiliations :

• Life member of Indian Dairy Association
• Life member of Indian Association of  Veterinary Public Health Specialists.
• Life member of Indian Meat Science Association (IMSA). 

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Achievements:

• Out of 15 students who completed M.V.Sc. degree in Livestock Products Technology, six students are serving meat processing industries, three are serving state Government, Four students have joined academics profession and remaining has joined the NGOs / dairy sector.
• One of the M. V. Sc. students (Dr. Rajesh Wagh) of this department bagged first prize in 5^th Inter-University Research festival (AVISHKAR-2011).
• Basic infrastructure viz., UV double beam Spectrophotometer, water activity analyzer, Centrifuge machine, Bowl Chopper, Meat mincer, smoking machine, Sausage filler, Defeathering machine, Vacuum packaging machine, Tissue homogenizer, chillers, freezers, refrigerators, khoa making machine, paneer press, Gerbers centrifuge machine, cream separator,  etc have been created in the department to cater the need of UG & PG teaching and research.

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Research Activities :

The department of LPT Successfully completed  two externally funded Research Projects  namely “Assessment  of  quality &  histochemical changes in chevon stored at different temperatures” funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and “A Study on State wise Yield of Meat & Byproducts of Cattle, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Pig and Poultry” funded by Ministry Statistics & Program Implementation, Central Statistical Organization, Government of India, New Delhi which was sanctioned to ICAR-National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad wherein Dept. of LPT, Nagpur Veterinary College was one of the collaborating  centre. Apart from this, research work of 15 M.V.Sc students and 02 Ph.D. students have also credited to the department of LPT. 

Livestock Products Technology, NVC Nagpur Research Project Details during Year 2000 to till date Intramural Projects

Sr. No.	Name of the Project	Name of the Guide	Name of the Student	Duration (Year)	PG/ Ph.D	Remark
1	Efficacy of natural antioxidants as a preservative in chicken nuggets	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr.Shewalkar      Akshay Anil Enrol. No. V/04/0054	2010-2011	M.V.Sc.
2.	Studies on qualities of chevon stored under refrigeration temperature	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Wagh Rajesh Vishwanath Enrol. No. V/04/0059	2010-2011	M.V.Sc.
3.	Incorporation of grape seed extract and dried holy basil powder as natural antioxidants to develop functional chicken nuggets	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Narkhede Hemantkumar Prakash Enrol. No. V/05/0040	2011-2012	M.V.Sc.
4.	Influence of freeze thaw cycle abuse on quality Attributes of chevon during storage	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. (Ms.) Katekhaye Anita Fagoji Enrol. No. V/05/0129	2011-2012	M.V.Sc.
5.	Effect of thawing methods on the quality of frozen chevon	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Bokde Pawan Manoharrao Enrol. No. V/06/0009	2012-2013	M.V.Sc.
6.	Development of functional Chicken nuggets by incorporation of orange peel and pulp powder	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Kokare Prashant Gorakh Enrol. No. V/06/0128	2012-2013	M.V.Sc.
7.	Enrichment of enrobing material with natural antioxidant and its effect on the quality of chevon balls	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. (Ms.)  Anjana Manjhi Enrol. No.  V/11/220	2012-2013	M.V.Sc.
8.	Antioxidative effect of guava fruit extract on quality attributes of enrobed chicken bites	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Madelwar Ishan Kishor Enrol. No. V/07/057	2013-2014	M.V.Sc.
9.	Quality assessment of chicken nuggets incorporated with guava fruit extract as an antioxidant	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Pachpor Vaibhav       Ramkrushna Enrol. No. V/07/065	2013-2014	M.V.Sc.
10.	Utilization of lemon peel and pulp extract as natural antioxidant in chicken nuggets	Dr. K. S. Rathod	Dr. Rathod Keyursinh    Randhirsinh Enrol. No. V/06/0208	2014-2015	M.V.Sc.
11.	Quality of chicken nuggets treated with mango peel and pulp extract	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Pavankumar   Kadakadiyavar Enrol. No. V/13/249	2014-2015	M.V.Sc.
12.	Effect of packaging and superchilling on the quality and shelf life of chicken	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Rathod Kishor Sheshrao Enro. No.: V/02/694	2016-2017	Ph. D.
13.	Development and quality assessment of meat based Novel product: chicken chakali	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. (Ms.)Hiwarkar Puja Prabhakar Enro. No.: V/09/027	2016-2017	M.V.Sc.
14.	Effect of super chilling on the shelf life of Chicken nuggets	Dr. K. S. Rathod	Dr. (Ms.) Kanle Prerna Chimnaji Enrol. No. V/09/130	2016-2017	M.V.Sc.
15.	Storage stability of chicken momo at superchilling temperature	Dr. K. S. Rathod	Dr. (Ms.) Pawade Akanksha Arvindrao Enrol. No. V/11/128	2017-2018	M.V.Sc.
16	Effect of custard apple (Annona squamosa) extracts on quality of chicken meat	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. Kadam Bapurao Raghunath Enrol. No. V/13/271	2017-2018	Ph.D.
17.	Development and quality characteristics of chicken sticks incorporated with custard apple (Annona - squamosa  l.) Pulp extract	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. (Ms.) Manju Koshle Enrol. No. V/17/375	2018-2019	M.V.Sc.

  Completed Extramural Projects  

Sr. No.	Name of the Project	Name of the Agency	Name of the PI	Name of the Co-PI	Sanction Amount of the project	Duration (Year) Start        End	Remark
1	Assessment of quality and histochemical changes in chevon stored under different temperatures	Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi	Dr. K. S. Rathod	--	18.72 Lakhs	08/03/2010 to 07/03/2013	Completed
2	A Study on State Wise Yield of Meat & By-products of Cattle, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Pig and Poultry”	Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation, Central Statistical Organization, Government of India, New Delhi under the umbrella of NRC on Meat, Hyderabad	Dr. R. K. Ambadkar	Dr. K. S. Rathod   Dr. Wiqar Khan	5.96 Lakh	01/04/2013 To 31/05/2014	Completed

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Extension Activities:

The departmental staff is actively engaged in extension activities by organizing 03 days training programmes for farmers and small entrepreneurs. In addition, the faculty is participating in exhibitions, rallies, krishi dindi, lectures and group discussion with farmers etc organized by the College. Similarly, farmers / livestock owners are appraised about milk as well as meat processing activities of their interest during their visit to the department.

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