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Name: Dr. Rajat Buragohain

Qualification: M.V.Sc., Ph.D.

Designation: Assoc. Prof. & Head

Department: Animal Nutrition

Major Field: Animal Nutrition

Specializing Field: Animal Nutrition

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: +91 9612613150/8837088835

Academic identity: 

Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=C9m01tIAAAAJ

ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8140-6480

LinkedIn: [email protected]

ReserachGate ID- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rajat-Buragohain

Projects Details:

• Identification and evaluation of indigenous/local feed resources of pig and formulation of economic balanced ration for sustainable productivity in Aizawl district of Mizoram - PI

• Evaluation of wild sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) as substitute of conventional feed ingredients for broiler in Mizoram - PI

• Studies on phytochemical properties of tree leaves commonly fed to milch cattle/buffaloes in Mizoram - PI

• Effect of processing of nutritive and anti-nutritive components and in vitro nutrient digestibility of tree leaves fed to ruminants in Mizoram – PI

• Techno-economic empowerment of rural women through sustainable piglet production units in Aizawl district of Mizoram – Co-PI

• Mobile based Agro-Advisory system - Associated Scientist

• Development of functional chicken nuggets and patties by incorporating French bean and chickpea flour – Co-PI

• Effect of early weaning management on performance of Yorkshire sow and piglets – Co-PI

• Effect of maize and rice-based heat treated and untreated diets on the performance of young pigs during nursing and post-weaning period – Co-PI

• Clinico-epidemiological and Patho-biochemical studies on canine parvovirus II infection in dogs – Co-PI

Publications:

1. No. of Research Articles: 68

2. No. of Review Articles: 07

3. No. of Popular Articles: 38

4. No. of Books: 03

5. No. of Book Chapters: 04

6. List of Top Five Publications:

• R. Buragohain, M.K.Ghosh, K.K.Baruah, P.K.Pathak and M.Bhattacharya (2006). Mineral status of feeds, fodder and tree leaves for dairy animals in Jorhat district of Assam. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology. 6: 289-293. (NAAS rating: 6.23).

• R. Buragohain, G. Kalita, K. Sarma and P. Hazarika (2009). Effects of managemental system on performance and economy of growing Japanese quails. Indian J. Animal Sciences. 79(11): 1180-1182. (NAAS rating: 6.40).

• R. Buragohain (2016). Growth performance, nutrient utilization, and feed efficiency in broilers fed Tithonia diversifolia leaf meal as substitute of conventional feed ingredients in Mizoram. Veterinary World. 9(5): 444-449. (NAAS rating: 7.40).

• R. Buragohain and T.K.Rajkhowa (2019). Growth, nutrient utilization and economics of broiler fed Tithonia diversifolia flower meal (TDFM) as substitute of conventional feed-stuffs in Mizoram, India. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 53(3):349-354. (NAAS rating: 6.40).

• R. Buragohain and B.N.Saikia (2025). Effect of fermented liquid feed on feed efficiency, gut health and immunity of Large White Yorkshire fattener pigs. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 91 (1). (NAAS rating: 6.40).