Dr. Himanshu R. Patil competed his B.V. Sc & A.H from Nagpur Veterinary college, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur; M.V. Sc in Animal Genetics and Breeding from Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana. He is a registered veterinary practitioner under the Veterinary Council of India (VCI: 006052) and Maharashtra State Veterinary Council (MSVC: 9143). Dr. Himanshu joined NIAB on 11th April 2018.

Experience

For his M.V. Sc thesis, Dr Patil worked on the population genetics. He studied genetic evaluation of fertility and production efficiency traits of Murrah Buffalo using multi trait animal model with the help of REML WOMBAT software for an early selection of sire based on genetic correlation of economically important traits. Working as a Senior Technical Consultant (Animal Genetics) at the Cattle division of Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries (DADF), MoA &FW, New Delhi Dr. Patil worked on three central government projects viz. NPBB (National Policy for Bovine Breeding), RGM (Rashtriya Gokul Mission) and NMBP (National Mission on Bovine Productivity). He contributed in the formation of National Animal Health card for Indian livestock owners and national rollout plan for the NMBP project. During his time at BAIF, Pune Dr. Patil worked as a Senior Research Officer in the department of animal genetics and worked under two projects viz. EGP (Enhanced Genetic Project) project of Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and Sorted Semen Project. While working under both the projects Dr. Patil analyzed baseline as well as production data received from various states of the country. He collected blood and tissue samples as a part of field work for a genomic based study of animals registered under BAIF for the development of better breeding strategies and management techniques. He also worked for the formation of HD Genomic chip for Holstein Friesian cross breed registered under BAIF EGP Programme. Dr. Patil also analyzed the data pertaining to CCBF (Central Cattle Breeding Farm, BAIF) which has a capacity of 300 animals of HF, Jersey and Indigenous breed of cattle. At present Dr. Patil is looking after the overall management and welfare of the animals being reared at Large Animal Farm (LAF), NIAB and assisting the scientific faculty in performing CPCSEA approved scientific experimentations in Large animals.

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED:

1. Himanshu R. Patil, Surender S. Dhaka, Abhay S.Yadav and Chandershekhar S. Patil. Comparison of Genetic Parameters of Production Efficiency and Fertility Traits in Murrah Buffaloes. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research, 8(1): 82-85

2. S. K. Verma, S. P. Dahiya, Z. S. Malik, C. S. Patil and H. R. Patil. 2016. Biometrical characterization of Harnali sheep: A new synthetic strain. Indian Journal of Veterinary Research, 25(1): 16-21

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED:

1. Genetic Evaluation of Fertility traits in Murrah Buffalo. (2016) National symposium for policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, SOCDAB (Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity) conference, SKAUST Jammu.

2. Genetic Evaluation of Production Efficiency Traits in Murrah Buffalo. (2016) National symposium for policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, SOCDAB (Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity) conference, SKAUST Jammu.

RESEARCH ARTICLE:

1. The principle function and fields of activity of Public health Veterinarian. Livestock Line, Vol 11, Issue 9:38-40

About Large Animal Farm (LAF), NIAB:

1. Large Animal Farm, NIAB has received the CPCSEA certification in April 2019.

2. LAF was formally inaugurated by Dr. Manju Sharma, Ex-Secretary DBT on 23rd of Dec 2019.

3. LAF is organized into various compartments viz. Cattle Shed, Buffalo Shed, Sheep and Goat shed.

4. Cattle and Buffalo shed has a capacity of rearing around 40 animals each, while the sheep and goat shed can rear 50-100 animals each.

5. A small lab for basic research, an operation theatre, an animal preparation room, a post-operative resting room and a farm administration room have also been established in the LAF premises.

6. Skilled animal handlers and farm workers have been appointed to take care of the animals and look after their health and welfare.

7. For the purpose of carrying out CPCSEA approved experimentation’s on large animals, animals have been procured.
Dangi breed of cattle (Indigenous cattle breed of Nashik, Maharashtra) has been procured and is being reared at the cattle farm of NIAB.

8. Osmanabadi breed of goat (Goat breed of Osmanabad, Maharashtra) is also being reared and taken care off in LAF, NIAB

9. Organic farming is also being practiced at LAF, NIAB which includes cultivation of berseem, maize and Napier. Attempts are being made to convert the rocky soil into a fertile land through soil bed preparation and tilling of soil.

The primary goal of establishing Large Animal Facility is to cater to the scientific endeavors of all the scientists and scholars working in the institute and to take care of the health and welfare of the animals being reared. The LAF aligns with the mission and vision of institute which is “Animal Health for Human Welfare”