Dr. Shyma K.P.

About

Brief Introduction

Area of specialization:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Acaricide resistance
  • Immuno-diagnosis
  • Molecular Parasitology

Research article

  • Shyma K.P., Gupta, J P., Parsani, H.R., Ankuya, K.J. and Singh,V, 2021. Ivermectin resistance in the multi-host tick Hyalomma anatolicum (Acari: Ixodidae) in India.  Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 12(6):101791. (NAAS rating: 9.82)
  • Solanki, V., Singh, V., Shyma, K.P., Sharma, N., Parsani, H.R., Gupta, J.P. 2020. Resistance status of one host tick Rhipicephalus microplus of arid and semi-arid region of Gujarat, India. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 41: 1633–1641. (NAAS rating: 7.02)
  • Shyma K.P., Singh, V., Ankuya, K.J., Gupta, J.P. 2019. Detection of the status of acaricide resistance in Hyalomma dromedarii from nomadic camels of North Gujarat. Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 26 (2): 129-132. (NAAS rating: 6.00)
  • Sharma, N., Singh, V., Shyma K.P., Solanki, V., Gupta, J.P. 2018.Comparative resistance status of Hyalomma anatolicum and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks against Synthetic Pyrethroids (deltamethrin and cypermethrin) from Banaskantha, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Acarology. DOI: 10.1080/01647954.2018.1513559. (NAAS rating: 7.21)
  • Shyma K. P. Gupta J. P., Ghosh S., Patel K. K. and Singh, V. 2014. Acaricidal effect of herbal extracts against cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus using in vitro studies. Parasitology research. DOI 10.1007/s00436-014-3839-3. (NAAS rating: 8.38)

Other Publications:

  • Research articles    : 40
  • Books authored      : 01
  • Popular articles      : 09
  • Book chapters         : 05

Members of Professional Societies:

  • Life member of Indian Association For Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (IAAVP)
  • Life member of National Academy of Vector Borne Diseases (NAVBD)
  • Life member of Laboratory Animal Science Association of India (LASAI)
  • Life member of Indian Society for Sheep and Goat production and Utilization (ISSGPU)
  • Life member of Indian Association of Information Technology in Agriculture (IAITA)
  • Life member of Indian Association of Women Veterinarians (IAWV)
  • Life member of National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (NAVS).

Research Activities:

A. Completed Research Project

S.N.

Title of Research Project Duration Funding Agency PI/Co-PI
1. Study on status of acaricide resistance and development of alternate strategy to control ticks in northern Gujarat 6 Years SDAU PI
2. Evaluation of benzimidazole resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes of livestock using in vitro test 1 Year SDAU  

PI

3. Study on efficacy of entomopathogenic nematode against ticks 2 Year SDAU PI
4. Evaluation of resistance in ticks against synthetic pyrethroid compounds by esterase enzyme assay 2 Year SDAU PI
5. Diagnosis of parasitic diseases in animals of North Gujarat 7 Year SDAU Co-PI
6. Immuno- molecular diagnosis of demodectic mange in canines 2 Year SDAU Co-PI
7. To study the efficacy of herbal preparations of Ficus religiosa, Punica granatum and Aloe vera in canine skin disorders 3 Year SDAU Co-PI
8. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in ruminants and small ruminants of Banaskantha district. 2 Year SDAU Co-PI

B. Ongoing Research Project : NIL

Honours & Awards:

  • AU Merit Scholarship during B.V.Sc.& A.H
  • IVRI Fellowship during PhD (2009-2012)
  • Dr. J.P. Dubey Young Scientist award (2012) of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology
  • Dr. V.S. Alwar Memorial Award (2012) of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology
  • Best Paper Award (2011) in 21st National Congress on Veterinary Parasitology
  • Best oral presentation (2018) in 27nd National Congress on Veterinary Parasitology
  • Best poster presentation (2018) in 27nd National Congress on Veterinary Parasitology
  • Best poster presentation (2020) in 29nd National Congress on Veterinary Parasitology
  • Best oral presentation (2020) in 29nd National Congress on Veterinary Parasitology
  • Best oral presentation (2021) in International Webinar on ‘Alternative Therapies to Mitigate Microbial Resistance’ organized at ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar on February 23-24, 2021.
  • Best oral presentation (2021) in 30th National Congress on Veterinary Parasitology
  • Best poster presentation (2021) in 30th National Congress on Veterinary Parasitology
  • Membership Award (2022), National Academy of Veterinary Science