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Brief Introduction

Area of Specialization

  • Blood Transfusion in Small Animals
  • Hemoprotozoan Diseases of Livestock

Research Articles

  1. Kumar, A., Bhatt, S., Kumar, A., & Rana, T. (2023). Canine rabies: Epidemiological significance, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and public health issues – A review. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 97, 101992.
  2. Kumar, A., Kumar, R., Tiwary, R., Bhoomika, Singh, G. D., Kumar, A., Gattani, A., & Shekhar, P. (2022). Clinico-morphological and molecular detection of bovine tropical theileriosis in cattle. Indian Journal of Animal Research. Article No. IJAR.B-5002.
  3. Kumar, A., Kumar, P., Bhatt, S., Kumar, A., Singh, G. D., & Kumar, A. (2023). Theileria annulata-induced bilateral ocular signs in cattle and its successful therapeutic management: A case report. Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 18(3), 404–407.
  4. Archana, Kaushik, P., Anjay, Bhoomika, Roy, S. S., Kumar, B., Kumar, A., Kumar, M., Kumari, S., & Swami, S. (2025). Study on prevalence of ESBL-producing multidrug-resistant E. coli in livestock and poultry in Patna district of Bihar, India. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 95(4), 279–285. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v95i4.157437
  5. Kumar, A. & Haque, S. (2013). Studies on therapeutic efficacy of fresh and stored blood transfusion in clinically anaemic canines. Indian Journal of Field Veterinarians, 9(2), 23–25.

Other Publications

  • Total Research Publications: 32
  • Popular Articles: 12
  • Book Chapters: 15
  • TV/Radio Talks: 10

Membership of Professional Societies

  • Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine (ISVM)
  • Veterinary Internal and Preventive Medicine Society (VIPM)
  • Indian Society for Advancement of Canine Practice
  • Society for Promotion of Farm & Companion Animals (SPFCA)

Research Activities

Students Guided (M.V.Sc.)

  • Major and Minor Advisor: 02

Ongoing Research Projects

S. No. Project Title Funding Agency Role
1 Molecular Detection and Assessment of Oxidative Stress in Bovine Tropical Theileriosis Carrier Cattle Encompassing Patna District of Bihar Institutional Principal Investigator (PI)
2 Indian Network of Fisheries and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR) ICAR, New Delhi Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
3 Development of Parasitological Museum Institutional Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
4 Molecular Epidemiology of Cryptosporidium Species in Livestock and Animal Handlers of Bihar CSIR, New Delhi Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
5 Documentation and Testing of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITKs) Used in the Animal Husbandry Sector by Tribal and Non-Tribal Communities in Bihar Bihar Biodiversity Board, Patna Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

Honors & Awards

National / Professional Society Awards

Sr. No. Award / Recognition Agency Year
1 Appreciation Award Veterinary Internal and Preventive Medicine Society (VIPM) 2022
2 Award of Honour (VIPM Honoris Judicis) Veterinary Internal and Preventive Medicine Society (VIPM) 2024
3 VIPM Associate Fellow Award Veterinary Internal and Preventive Medicine Society (VIPM) 2025

 

University Awards

Sr. No. Award / Recognition Agency Year
1 Certificate of Appreciation for Organizing Cat & Dog Show at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna 2022
2 Certificate of Appreciation for Organizing Dog, Cat & Goat Show at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna 2023
3 Certificate of Appreciation for Organizing Dog, Cat & Goat Show at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna 2025