Animal Nutrition

Infrastructure:

The department is well equipped with some state of the art facilities viz. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Fluorescence Spectrophotometer, Rumen Simulation Technique(RUSITEC), Complete Feed Block preparation machine , Urea  Mineral Molasses Block(UMMB) making Machine etc.

Teaching Activities:

B.V.Sc. & A.H. Programme: As per MSVE, VCI Regulations-2008, three courses (6+3=9 Credit Hrs) are exclusively offered by the department and two courses are also offered as collaborating department.
M.V.Sc.  Programme: As per ICAR restructured & Revised Postgraduate Course Curricula-2009 (60 Cr. Hrs.)
Ph.D. Programme: As per ICAR Restructured & Revised Postgraduate Course Curricula-2009 (75 Credit Hrs.)

Research Priorities:

  • Evaluation of nutritive value of unconventional feeds available in NE region as livestock  feed and utilization of non-conventional feed/ fodder resources
  • Preservation and storage of feed and fodder
  • Feed processing (Complete Feed Block, TMR etc) for efficient utilization of locally available feed and fodder
  • Study of mineral content in soil, plant and animal and their relationship in NE region.
  • Problem solving  approach like formulating area specific mineral mixture
  • Scientific feeding packages and practices for livestock especially pig in the NE region.

Research activities:

  • Nutritional Evaluation of tree fodders used as livestock feed in Mizoram.
  • Identification and Evaluation of indigenous/local feed resources of pig and formulation of economic balanced ration for sustainable productivity in Aizawl District of Mizoram.
  • Feed processing (Complete Feed Block ) for efficient utilization of locally available feed and fodder for cattle feeding
  • Studies on soil-plant- animal continuum in relation to mineral status of livestock to augment the animal production in Mizoram.

Extension & Other Activities:

  • Participation in the Animal Health camp and other extension programme.
  • Preparation of Leaflets/posters regarding the feeding and nutrition of feeding and nutrition of animal.
  • Trainings and demonstration of nutritional technology to the farmers.

Consultancy offered with details:

The Department has been engaged in analyzing the nutrient content in various feeds and fodders samples received from line departments and NGOs and provide consultancy service to them.