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Dr. CHIKKAGOUDARA KOTRESH PRASAD

College name : Veterinary College, Nandinagar, Bidar

Department : Livestock Farm Complex

Designation and address:

Assistant Professor
Department of Livestock Farm Complex
Veterinary College, Nandinagar, Bidar - 585 226

Qualifications:
M.V.Sc., Ph.D., PGDAW, PGDRD, PGDET, PGDAEM, PGDHRM

Contact:
Office: 08482-245106
Mobile: +91-7411479651
Email: ckprasad91@gmail.com

 

Fields(s) of specialization
  • Small Ruminants production, Sexual maturity of buffaloes, Fodder production
Current Projects

Project title

Role in the project

Fund outlay(In lakhs)

Funding agency

Conservation of Kenguri Sheep through selective breeding in Yadgir district of Karnataka

Principal Investigator

43.00

Niti – Ayog, Government of India, New Delhi

Network project on characterization/ conservation of indigenous breeds

Co- PI

9.00

ICAR, New Delhi

Dairy entrepreneurship development among rural youths and women in Aspirational districts of Karnataka state

Co- PI

232.00

RKVY- RAFTAR and ICAR- NDRI, Bengaluru

Completed Projects

Project title

Role in the project

Fund outlay (In Lakhs)

Funding agency

Promotion of FPO under PODF ID in Yadgir taluk on livestock (Kenguri Sheep)

PI

8.90

NABARD, Bengaluru

Establishing millet processing unit and millet based pellet making unit for livestock in Yadgir district of Karnataka

PI

7.00

ICAR – IIMR, Hyderabad

Establishment of sheep demonstration and training unit at ICAR-KVK, Yadgir

PI

20.00

ICAR-ATARI

Livestock intervention in Wadigerataluk of Yadgir district

PI

75.00

TESCO-CSR TATA Kalike trust, Yadgir

Capacity building of farmers through training programme on profitable dairy farming and livestock management

PI

2.00

ICAR – ATARI, Bengaluru

Livelihood and enterprise development programme for matured SHG members of Yadgir and Gulbarga

Co-PI

17.60

DHAN foundation and NABARD, Bengaluru

ISAP- DBT Biotech Kissan hub establishment in Yadgir district

Co-PI

31.00

DBT

Formation and incubation of model Farmers Producing Organization (FPO) in Talukas of Kalyana Karnataka Region of Karnataka

Co-PI

18.00

ICAR –IIMR, Hyderabad

Integrated Farming system in Yadgir district

Co-PI

45.00

RKVY

Demonstration of improved technologies for increasing groundnut production in Yadgir district

Co-PI

9.33

NABARD

Direct Seeded Rice Technology: An Alternative Method of Paddy Cultivation and Way to Mitigate the Climate change

Co-PI

8.80

PI foundation

Establishment of NADEP/ vermicompost pits in Yadgir district

Co-PI

21.00

Government of Karnataka

Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme

Co-PI

4.35

ICAR- ATARI, Bengaluru

Entrepreneurship & Livelihood – SANJEEVINI

Co-PI

6.86

Government of Karnataka

Agroforestry establishment project

Co-PI

1.00

ICAR – ATARI, Bengaluru

Assessment of yield and water productivity in Onion crop under drip irrigation system in Yadgir district

Co-PI

0.75

ATMA, GoK

Assessment of groundnut varieties during late rabi season in Yadgir district

Co-PI

0.75

ATMA, GoK

Research Publications

Sl No

Name of Author (s)in order

1

Kotresh Prasad C, Abraham J, Balusami C, Roshin A.J and Murugan S (2017). Hematological and biochemical blood profiles of Malabari male kids fed broiler goat concentrate diet. The Indian Journal of Small Ruminants. 23(1): 94-96.

2

Kotresh Prasad C.and Abraham J (2017). Feed intake, performance and economics of Malabari male kids under broiler goat production system. The Indian Journal of Small Ruminants. 23(2): 176-80.

3

Barman D, Prajapati K.B, Pawar M. M, Kotresh Prasad C, Patel J.B, Sheikh A.S and Nirali Galsar (2017). Effect of feeding cotton seed cake on growth and nutritional efficiency in Mehsana female calves from three to six months of age. Ruminant Science. 6(1): 89-94.

4

Barman D, Prajapathi K. B, Pawar M. M, Hemen D. C, Prasad C. K and Ahirwar M. (2018). Effect of feeding cotton seed cake (CSC) on growth performance and blood biochemical profile in Mehsana buffalo calves. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 53(5):604-608.

5

Kotresh Prasad C, Abraham J, Panchbhai G, Barman D, Ajithakumar H.M and Nag P. (2019). Growth performance and rumen development in Malabari kids reared under different production systems. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 51:119–129.

6

Mahanthesh M.T, Kotresh Prasad C, Barman D, Pradeep Nag B.S, Ahirwar M. and Narappa G. (2019). Performance and economics of Kenguri ram lambs under different rearing systems. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 53(7): 984-987.

7

Ahirwar M. K, Kataktalware M.A, Kotresh Prasad, Reen, J. K, Barman D, Pal R. P, Deginal R.S, Kumar N. A and Gupta D (2019). Digital infrared thermography as a tool to assess the effect of season, age and housing on seminal traits in Murrah bulls. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 53(10): 1389-1396.

8

Man Singh, Lathwal S. S, Kotresh Prasad C, Choudhary S, Barman D, Keshri A. and Kumar R (2019). Health status of Hariana cattle (Bosindicus) in different seasons in its breeding tract of Haryana, India. Biological Rhythm Research. 52(6): 910-921.

9

Man Singh, Lathwal S. S, Kotresh Prasad C, Dey D, Gupta A, Saini M, Lathwal I, Sharma B, Kumar M. and Vijay Sharma (2019). Availability of feed sources and nutritional status of Hariana cattle in different seasons in the breeding tract. Biological Rhythm Research. 52(6): 862-868.

10.

Choudhary S, Kamboj M. L, Raheja N, Kotresh Prasad C, Singh P, Kumar N, Barman D. and Bhakat M (2019). Influence of bull exposure on the behavioural intensity of estrus in Sahiwalheifers (Bos Indicus). Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 72(3): 307-311.

11

Keshri A, Bashir Z, Kumari V, Kotresh Prasad, Joysowal M, Singh M, Singh D, Tarun A. and Shukla S (2019). Role of micronutrients during peri-parturient period of dairy animals – a review, Biological Rhythm Research. 52(7): 1018-1030.

12

Keshri A, Roy D, Kumar V, Kumar M, Kushwaha R, Vaswani S, Kotresh Prasad C, Prakash A and Choudhury S (2019). Effect of chromium supplementation on rhythmic alterations in growth performance and nutrient utilization of growing cattle during heat stress. Biological Rhythm Research, 52(7): 1064-1072.

13

Kotresh Prasad C, Pawan Singh, Barman D, Potshangbam C, Bhat N, Singh S.V, Lathwal S.S (2020). Eye temperature, an indicator for stress levels in young buffalo bulls - A case study by modification of micro-environment. Journal of Agro meteorology. 22 (3): 266-273.

14

Kotresh Prasad C,Abharaham J, Balusami C, Annie R. J, Murugan S, Banakar P. S. (2020). Carcass traits and meat characteristics of Malabari goat kids reared in different systems. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 56(1)116-120.

15

Bhatt N, Tyagi N, Chandra R, Meena D.C and Prasad C.K (2021). Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of Azollapinnata feeding in Sahiwal Calves (Bosindicus) by replacing protein content of concentrate with Azollapinnataduring winter season. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 55(6):663-668.

16

Rajpoot, V, Singh P,Kotresh Prasad C (2021). Feeding and breeding management Practices of dairy animals in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 17(2): 64-67.

17

Ali S.H, Singh P, Kotresh Prasad C, Bhakat M, Mohanty T.K, Panchabai G, and Sinha R (2021). Sexual behavior and semen quality of crossbred bulls after supplementation of flaxseed and with rubber mat floor. The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 17(3): 65-68.

18

Kotresh Prasad C, Singh P, Bhatt N, Barman D, Selvaraj R, LathwalS. S, Singh S.V, Choudhary S. and Uddin J (2022). Effect of heat stress mitigations on physiological, behavioural and hormonal responses of Buffalo calves. Journal of Biometeorology, 66(5):995-1003.

19

Rajpoot, V., Singh, P., Kotresh Prasad, Kamboj, M.L. 2022. Welfare Status of Dairy Animals under Field Condition in Muzaffarnagar District of Uttar Pradesh (India). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science.https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2022.2042297.

20

Bhatt, N., Chandra, R., Prasad, C.K. Tyagi, N., Mishra, D.B. 2022. Effect of Azollapinnata feeding on linear type traits and its relation to economic feasibility in Sahiwal calves. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research.DOI: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-1853

21

Mahanthesh, M.T., Kotresh Prasad, C.,Ravi, M.V. and Vijaylaxmi, I.M. 2022. Performance of Kenguri ram lambs on stall-feeding in Kalyana region of Karnataka. The Indian Journal of Small Ruminants. 28(1): 200-203.

22

Choudhary S, Kamboj M, Sahu D, Dutt S, Magotra A, Singh P, Kumar N, Ungerfeld R. and Prasad C.K. (2022). Effect of biostimulation on growth rate and reproductive development of Bos Indicus dairy heifers. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 54:138.

23

Bhatt N, Chandra R, Prasad C.K, Kandpal D, Mishra D. B andTyagi N (2022). Effects of replacing the protein content of Azollapinnata with concentrate on physiological and blood profiles changes in Sahiwal calves. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 46: DOI:10.55730/vet-2201-47

24

Kotresh Prasad C, Abraham J, Vijaylaxmi I.M, Balusami C. and Mahanthesh M.T (2022). Influence of the rearing system of Malabari goat kids on the proximate composition and sensory attributes of chevon. Indian Veterinary Journal, 99(4):22-26.

25

Choudhary S, Kamboj M.L, Sahu D, Dutt S, Magotra A, Singh P, Kumar N, Ungerfeld, R and Kotresh Prasad C (2022). Effect of biostimulation on growth rate and reproductive development of Bos indicus dairy heifers. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 54: 138.

26

Man Singh, Lathwal S.S, Kotresh Prasad C, Ruhil A. P, Magotra A, Sharma V. Sandeep, Singh N and Amandeep (2023). Socio-economic profile and constraints of farmers rearing Hariana cattle. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 76(4): 376-382.

Honours & Awards

S. No.

Particulars of Medals/ Awards/ Recognitions

1

Awarded University Gold medal for winning highest medals in All India Youth Festival conducted by ICAR as a University Blue during 2009-2014.

2

Received Verghees Kurian Young Scientist Award from Bose Science Society, Tamil Nadu during 2015.

3

AwardedYoung Scientist award from Society of KrishiVigyan during 2018.

4

Awarded Dr. N.S.R. Shastry Young Scientist award for fresh Ph.D. research from Indian Society for Animal Production Management during 2019.

5

Awarded Shri. A. Lakshman Rao award for fresh Ph.D. research from Indian Society for Animal Production Management during 2019.

6

Awarded Young scientist awardfrom Society of Fisheries and Life Sciences during 2020.

7

Awarded Dr. Bidarkar award from Indian Society for Animal Production Management during 2022.

8

Awarded Young Extension scientist awardfrom Society of Fisheries and Life Sciences during 2022.

9

Received UAS, Raichur appreciation award for bringing externally funded projects during 2022.

10

Received Maheshwar Mishra Award for article published in highest NAAS rating from Indian Society for Animal Production Management during 2023.

11

Received 19 Best Oral and Best Poster presentation awards from different professional societies.

Others Achievements
  1. Represented KVAFSU, Bidar in 13th National level inter-agri university youth festival held at JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and won two medals.
  2. Represented KVAFSU, Bidarin 14th National level inter-agri university youth festival held at UAS, Bangalore, Karnataka and won two medals.
  3. Represented ICAR-NDRI, Karnal in 17th National level inter-agri university youth festival held at RAJUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthanand won one medal.
  4. Assistant Editor of Indian Journal of Animal Production Management
  5. Reviewer of Tropical Animal Health and Production, African Journal of Animal Sciences, Journal of Animal Production, Biological Rhythm Research, Journal of KrishiVigyan.