Name: Dr. P. K. Bharti

Designation: Senior Scientist

Discipline: Livestock Production & Management

Qualifications: B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D (LPM)

Email: panch.bharti@icar.gov.in

Present place of Posting: ICAR-MGIFRI, Piprakothi (Motihari)                                    

Publications

1. Research Articles:
2. P.K. Bharti, M. L. Kamboj, Amrish Tyagi, R. Basumatary, Suresh Kumar and M.H. Khan. 2011. Economics of Feeding Milk Replacer and Whole Milk in Crossbred Calves. Indian Veterinary Journal. 88 (10), 43-44.
3. P.K. Bharti., M.L. Kamboj and Amrish Tyagi 2012. “Comparative effect of feeding commercial milk replacer and whole milk on growth and feed conversion efficiency of Indian dairy calves” .Indian Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 82(10), 1221-24.
4. P K Bharti, Kamboj M L and Kumar P. 2014. Health performance of crossbred Indian dairy calves reared on whey based commercial milk replacer. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 85 (5): 580-83.
5. P K Bharti, Dutt T, Patel M and Pandey H O. 2015. Success rate, growth performance and feed efficiency of buffalo calves reared at different feeding programs under semi-intensive systems of rearing. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 85 (3): 320-23.
6. P K Bharti , Triveni Dutt, B H M Patel, H O Pandey and A K S Tomar. Does age at weaning influences behavior of Murrah buffalo calves under semi-intensive management conditions? Indian Journal of Animal Science 85 (9): 1031-36.
7. P K Bharti, Triveni Dutt, H O Pandey, B H M Patel, K Mahendran, S Kaswan, Probhakar Biswas and V K Upadhyay. 2015. Effect of weaning age on health of Murrah buffalo calves. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 85 (12): 1370-74.
8. P K Bharti, Triveni Dutt, B H M Patel, H O Pandey, Mukesh Singh, G K Gaur, Reena Kamal and K K Verma. 2016. Effect of weaning on milking behaviour and temperament of Murrah buffaloes. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 86 (2): 216-20.
9. Reena Kamal, Triveni Dutt, Manjunath Patel, Amitava Dey, Poolangulam Chinnakkan, Panch Kishore Bharti and samir Kumar Barari. 2015. Behavioural, biochemical and hormonal responses of heat-stressed crossbred calves to different shade materials. Journal of Applied Research, DOI: 1080/09712119.2015.1074076
10. G Khargaria, G Kadirvel, S Kumar, S Doley, P K Bharti and Mukut Das. 2015. Principal component analysis of morphological traits of Assam Hill Goat in eastern Himalayan India. The journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(5): 1251-58.
11. Suresh Kumar, Geetima Barman, G Khargaria, Champak barman, G Kadirvel, S Doley and P K Bharti. 2015. Amelioration of weaning stress in crossbred piglets using prebiotic and probiotic supplement. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management. Vol 31(1-2): 31-33.

Other publications

• Research Abstract: 64
• Lead paper: 2
• Popular Article: 16
• Folders: 10
• Research Bulletin:2
• Success story: 1

Five major sponsored R&D projects completed/handled

1. Project entitled “Nutritional management of broiler rabbit utilizing on farm resources” as PI
2. Project entitled “Managemental strategies to reduce piglet mortality for optimum pig production” as PI
3. Project entitled “Performance and behaviour of growing dairy cattle under modified shelter using different roofing materials” as PI
4. Project entitled Development of optimum freezing protocol for cryopreservation of boar semen” as Co-PI
5. Project entitled Performance of three breed cross for pig productivity and carcass characteristics under subtropical hill ecosystem “as Co-PI

Technology development/translation/initiation

1. Package and practice for management of piglets to reduce mortality under hill ecosystem of Meghalaya
2. Registered New breed of goat “Rohilkhandi” as applicant

• Evaluated the performance and behavior of crossbred heifers using modified shelter
  
  

1. D) Training Course / Winter School Attended
2. Attended winter school on “Livelihood Security through Sustainable Pig Production” at National Research Centre on Pig, Rani, Guwahati, from 25^th November, 2009 to 15^th December 2009 (21 days).

1. Attended summer school on “Enhancement of Productivity through Livestock Integrated Farming System” at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam from 2^nd September to 22^nd September 2010 (21 days).
2. Attended training program on “Certification of organic products-Livestock” under European Union (EU) – India Capacity Building Initiative for Trade Development from 22^nd to 26^th February 2016 organized by APEDA, New Delhi.

National Symposium/Conference Attended: 4

Teaching experience as course instructor to UG and PG courses at IVRI

1. LPM 607-08 (1+1): Advance in young animal management for PhD.
2. LPM 111 (2+1): co instructor
3. LPM-122: Mono-gastric and laboratory animals
4. LPM-525: Wild life management
5. LPM 519/520: Sheep and Goat Production & Management
6. LPM-(4+2): Livestock Production and Management

Award received

1. Received “Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award-2014” for outstanding research in tribal farming systems during 87^th foundation day ceremony of ICAR at Patna on 25^th July 2015. This award was conferred to my team which consisted of Dr. Suresh Kumar, Dr G kadirvel, Dr. Sunil Doley and Dr. P K Bharti.
2. Eight sisters North East Best LPM Research Award 2014
3. Kadambini Devi Award 2014
4. KIRAN team member award, 2014-15