Dr. Dharmendra Kumar

Dr. Dharmendra Kumar

Associate Professor
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna – 800014 (India)
✉ drdharmendravet2310@gmail.com ☎ 8986224733

📊 Publication & Research Metrics

227 Total Citations
8 h-index
7 i10-index
31 Research Papers
01 Review Articles

🔬 Specialization

Ruminant Nutrition
Non-conventional Feed Resource
Clinical Nutrition

🎓 Qualification

Degree University / Institution Year
B.V.Sc. & A.H. Gujarat Agricultural University, Gujarat 2003
M.V.Sc. Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar 2006
Ph.D. Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat 2011

💼 Employee Experience

Name of Post From To Organization / Address
Senior Research Fellow 01.11.2006 03.02.2009 Animal Nutrition Research Station, Anand, Gujarat
Senior Research Associate 04.02.2009 29.08.2011 Animal Nutrition Research Station, Anand, Gujarat
Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) 21.04.2012 10.04.2023 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banka; Bihar Agricultural University Sabour, Bhagalpur
Associate Professor 11.04.2023 Till date Department of Animal Nutrition, Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna-800014

📚 Five Best Research Articles

1 Dharmendra Kumar, Raghubar Sahu, Anjani Kumar and Sanjay Kumar (2025). Effect of feeding palas (Butea monosperma) leaves on performance of growing goats. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 95(5): 451-456.
2 D. Kumar, S. Parnerkar, G.R. Patel and H. Thube (2016). Effect of substitution of soybean meal by detoxified jatropha (Jatropha curcas) cakes on diet digestibility, kids growth and nutrient efficiency. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology. 16: 143-154.
3 Dharmendra Kumar, Raghubar Sahu, Muneshwar Prasad, R.K. Sohane, Anjani Kumar, R.N. Singh and Jubuli Sahu (2022). Climatic stress estimation and its nutritional management in crossbred cows. Journal of Agrometeorology. 24(4): 427-429.
4 Kumar Dharmendra and Parnerkar Subhash (2016). Influence of substitution of soybean meal with detoxified neem (Azadirachta indica) cakes on growth and nutrient use in goat kids. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition. 33(4): 370-375.
5 Shridhar Patil, R.K. Sohane and Dharmendra Kumar (2022). Community animal health centre approach and its impact on the delivery of animal health services. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 92(11): 1292-1295.

📝 Other Publications

Research Papers 31
Review Articles 01
Popular Articles 38
Book Authored 03
Book Chapters Written 27
TV / Radio Talks 38

🧪 Ongoing Research Projects

Sl. No. Project Title Name of Faculty Funding Agency Period Budget (in Lakh)
1 Effect of feeding different levels of maize DDGs on growth performance of goat Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (PI) BASU, Patna 2026-27 ₹6.70 lakh
2 New DR unit of Sahiwal Cattle breed under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cattle Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (Co-PI) ICAR 2025 to till date ₹34.06 lakh
3 Preparation of Recuperative Mineral Mixture Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (PI) BASU, Patna 2026-27 ₹4.00 lakh

✅ Completed Research Projects

Sl. No. Project Title Name of Faculty Funding Agency Period Budget (in Lakh)
1 Effect of feeding non-conventional green fodder on growth performance of goat Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (PI) BASU, Patna 2023 to till date ₹5.90 lakh
2 Farm Innovative Project Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (PI) ATARI, Zone IV 2021-22 ₹2.50 lakh
3 Pilot study of standardization of dietary supplementation of litchi seed on chicken feed Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (Co-PI) BASU, Patna 2023-25 ₹2.00 lakh
4 Cross sectional livelihood improvement and income enhancement through Agro-enterprise diversification for Tribal Sub Plan Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (Co-PI) ICAR 2017-20 ₹72.96 lakh
5 National Innovation on Climate Resilient Agriculture Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (Co-PI) ICAR 2015-20 ₹39.57 lakh
6 Livelihood diversification and capacity building of tribal communities in the aspirational districts of Bihar Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (Co-PI) ICAR 2019-20 ₹44.46 lakh
7 Biotech KISAN Hub Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (Co-PI) DST 2020-22 ₹48.00 lakh
8 Strategies to improve productivity and profitability of fodder and vegetables using Hydroponics in Eastern India Dr. Dharmendra Kumar (Co-PI) RKVY, BAU, Sabour 2020-23 ₹300.00 lakh

🏛️ Membership of Professional Societies

Sl. No. Professional Society Membership / Position
1 Animal Nutrition Society of India, NDRI, Karnal, Haryana Life Member (2009 onwards)
2 Animal Nutrition Association, India, IVRI, Izatnagar, U.P. Life Member (2010 onwards)
3 Animal Nutrition Association, IVRI, Izatnagar Central Executive Committee (CEC) Member, 2026-2028

🏆 Honours & Awards

Sl. No. Name of Honour / Award Awarding Organization / Details Year
1 Best Extension Scientist Award Bihar Agriculture University, Sabour, Bhagalpur 2020
2 Excellence in Research Award National Conference on Doubling Farmer's Income for Sustainable and Harmonious Agriculture, DISHA-2019, BAU, Ranchi, Jharkhand 2019
3 Young Extension Worker Award Society for Agriculture Innovation and Development, Ranchi 2018