Professor & Head : Dr. B. D. Savaliya, M.V.Sc. Ph.D. (LPM)
Contacts : (O) 0285 2672080 PBX 353 : E-mail: animalscience@jau.in
Faculty Strength
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Higher Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. B. D. Savaliya | Professor & Head | M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (Livestock Production & Management) | 36 years |
Technical Staff/Supportive staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri. A. A. Dharaiya | Agri. Assistant | Diploma in Agriculture | 10 years |
| 2 | Shri. T. S. Bhatt | Senior Clerk | S.S.C. | 22 years |
Courses offered at UG /PG and others (Current Year Odd & Even Sem.)
(A) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri.
| Teacher | Odd / Even | Course No. | Title of the course | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. B. D. Savaliya | Fifth Semester | LPM – 5.1 | Ruminant Production and Management | 2+1 |
| Dr. B. D. Savaliya | Seventh Semester | LPM – 7.3 | RAWE | 0 + 1 |
| Dr. N. K. Ribadiya | Sixth Semester | LPM – 6.2 | Poultry Production and Management | 1+1 |
| Dr. B. D. Savaliya | Second Semester (6th Dean) | AH-2.1 | Livestock and Poultry Management | 1+1 |
(B) Polytechnic in Agriculture (Sidsar)
| Teacher | Odd / Even | Course No. | Title of the course | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr N. K. Ribadiya | Second Semester | LPM – 2.1 | Principles of Livestock Production and Management | 2+1 |
| Dr N. K. Ribadiya | Fifth Semester | LPM – 5.2 | Principles of Poultry Production and Management | 1+1 |
Laboratory Facility
| Sr. No. | Name of Lab. | Seating Capacity | Purpose | UG or PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | UG-Lab-1 | 40 | Practical Exposure in Field of Livestock and Poultry Farming | UG and Polytechnic |
List of Major Equipment / Instruments
| Sr. No. | Name of laboratory | Name of Equipment / Instrument | No of Equipment / Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UG-Lab-1 | LCD Projector | 1 |
| 2 | UG-Lab-1 | Cow model | 1 |
Awards/Recognition Received by Faculty
| No. | Name of Faculty | Name of Award | Authority | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Young Scientist Award | VDGOOD Professional Association, Chennai | 2021 |
| 2 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Paper Presentation Award | The Society for Veterinary Science and Biotechnology (SVSBT), Indore | 2022 |
| 3 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Oral Presentation (Young Scientist) Award | The Society for Veterinary Science and Biotechnology (SVSBT), Indore | 2022 |
| 6 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Paper Presentation Award | National Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| 7 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best oral paper presentation award | National conference on “Coordinated Nutrition, Health and Extension Approach for Sustainable Livestock Production” Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, M.P. | 2023 |
| 8 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Young scientist award | National seminar on “Recent Biotechnological Advances in Health and Management Practices to Augment Production of Livestock and Poultry” TANUVAS, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu | 2023 |
| 9 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Oral Presentation (First) | Society for buffalo development (ISBD-2024) | 2024 |
| 10 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Poster Presentation (Third) | Society for buffalo development (ISBD-2024) | 2024 |
| 11 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Poster Award (First) | World animal nutrition conference (WANACON – 2025) | 2025 |
| 12 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Poster Award (Third) | World animal nutrition conference (WANACON – 2025) | 2025 |
| 13 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Ph.D. Thesis Award | “Agrinext: Future Trends in Agriculture” (ICANFTA – 2025) | 2025 |
| 14 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Best Ph.D. Thesis Award | Navigating Unique Trends in Agricultural Research, Innovation, Engineering, Nutrition and Technology” (Nutrient – 2025) | 2025 |
| 15 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Distinguished Scientist Award | Navigating Unique Trends in Agricultural Research, Innovation, Engineering, Nutrition and Technology” (Nutrient – 2025) | 2025 |
| Sr. No. | Name of faculty | Period | Nature of training | Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | ||||
| 1 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 06/09/2019 | 26/09/ 2019 | Climate change impacts and innovative adaptation options for smart animal agriculture | Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. |
| 2 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 18/08/2020 | 22/08/ 2020 | Short Training | NAU, Navsari (Online) |
| 3 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 01/09/2020 | 05/09/ 2020 | Vocational Training | JAU, Junagadh (Online) |
Seminar / Symposia / Workshop Attended by Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Period | Title | Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | ||||
| 1 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 10/03/2019 | 11/03/2019 | Futuristic Technologies in Agriculture | JAU, Junagadh |
| 2 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 13/06/2019 | 14/06/2019 | Post Covid-19 Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities | JAU, Junagadh |
| 3 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 14/10/2019 | 15/10/2019 | Activities and Implementation of Academic Management System | JAU, Junagadh |
| 4 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 30/05/2020 | 30/05/2020 | Environmental protection for improving animal and human health | JAU, Junagadh |
| 5 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 16/03/2021 | 17/03/2021 | National Webinar on Agriculture Residue and Waste Utilization for Energy Generation | JAU, Junagadh |
| 6 | Dr N. K. Ribadiya | 04/06/2021 | 04/06/2021 | National Seminar on Health of Mother Earth – Conservation of Ecosystem and Biodiversity for Sustainable Development | JAU, Junagadh |
Research Papers Published in Journals
| Sr. No. | Details of Publication | NAAS Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borakhatariya D. N., Karangiya V. K. and Ribadiya, N. K. 2019. Ovariohysterectomy: A Salvage Method in Welfare of Stray Cattle – A Clinical Case Report of Five Animals. Indian Journal of Veterinary Science and Biotechnology, 15: 79-80 | 4.47 |
| 2 | Borakhatariya D. N., Ribadiya, N. K. and Karangiya V. K. 2019. Clinical Management of Retained Foeal Membrane in a Kathiawari Mare. Intas Polivet, 20(2): 376-377. | 4.79 |
| 3 | Kansagara Y. G., savsani H. H., Chavda M. R., Javiya B. B., Belim S. Y., Makwana K. R., Waghmasi D. G. and Ribadiya N. K. 2022. Impact of Biological and Chemical Additives on Fermentation Characteristics of Seasonal Pasture Hay and Green Maize Based Silage. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 39 (3): 277-281. | 5.66 |
| 4 | Vaghamashi, D. G., Sabapara, G. P., Garg, D. D., savsani, H. H., Chavda, M. R., Chavda, J. A., Ribadiya,N. K., Karangiya,V. K. and Makwana, R. B. 2022. Precision Dairy Farming: The New Era in Dairy Farming. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 11(05): 20-28. | 5.38 |
| 5 | Belim, S.Y., Savsani, H.H., Chavda, M. R., Chavda, J.A., Ribadiya, N.K., Vaghamsi, D.G., Makwana, R.B., Kansagara, Y.G., Kansagara, B.K., Agravat, P.H. and Patel, S.D. 2022. Impact of biological and chemical additives on quality of wheat straw and green maize silage. The Pharma Innovation, 11(10): 1546-1550. | 5.23 |
| 6 | Belim, S.Y., Savsani, H.H., Chavda, M. R.,Chavda, J.A., Ribadiya, N.K., Vaghamsi, D.G., Makwana, R.B., Kansagara, Y.G., Kansagara, B.K., Agravat, P.H. and Patel, S.D. 2022. Impact of biological and chemical additives on quality of wheat straw and green maize silage. The Pharma Innovation, 11(10): 1546-1550. | 5.23 |
| 7 | Makwana, R.B., Savsani, H.H., Chavda, M. R.,Odedra, M.D., Garg, D.D., Ribadiya, N.K., Karangiya, V.K., Vaghamashi, D.G., Chavda, J.A. and Belim, S.Y. 2022. Constraints and amelioration of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) in broiler diets: A review. The Pharma Innovation, 11(11): 311-317. | 5.23 |
| 8 | Sanchaniya, J.M., Savsani, H.H., Odedra, M.D., Chavda, J.A., Garg, D.D., Chavda, M.R., Vaghamsi, D.G., Ribadiya, N.K., Rankja, N.J., Makwana, R.B., Karangiya, V.K., Naliyapara, H.B., Agravat, P.H., Kansagara, Y.G. and Belim, S.Y. 2022. Determination of the optimum level of incorporation of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes, chicory root powder (Cichoriumintybus) and their combination by in vitro experiment. The Pharma Innovation, 11(11): 323-326. | 5.23 |
| 9 | Savaliya, B.D., Parikh, S.S., Makwana, R.B. and Chaudhary, J.K. (2024). An effective extension approach for improving milk production of Jafarabadi buffalo by dissemination of technological interventions under Farmers FIRST Project. International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development.7(5):198-200 | 5.04 |
| 10 | Chaudhari, P.N., Savaliya, F.P., Odedra, M.D., Ahlawat, A.R., Savsani, H.H., Nayee, N., Savaliya, B.D. and Verma, A.D. (2025). Assessment of Gir cow milk for somatic cell count and milk composition traits in its native tract. International Journal of Biology Sciences. 7(7): 47-51 | 4.82 |
Book/Book chapters published by faculty
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Type of Publication | Title | Publisher | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Book Chapter | Advances in Animal Nutrition | RL International Publication | 2024-25 |
| 2 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Book Chapter | Nutritional Strategies for High Yielding Animals. | RL International Publication | 2024-25 |
| 3 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Book Chapter | Resilient Livestock Farming | RL International Publication | 2024-25 |
| 4 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Book Chapter | Reproductive Technologies in Livestock | The Pustakalay | 2024-25 |
| 5 | Dr. N.K. Ribadiya | Book Chapter | Role of Livestock in Integrated Farming Systems. | The Pustakalay | 2024-25 |
Research Papers Presented in Seminar/Symposia
| Sr. No. | Details of Publication |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chavda J. A., Murthy K. S., Savsani H. H., Karangiya V. K., Ribadiya N. K., Chavda M. R., Vaghmashi D. G. and Naliyapara H. B. 2020. Effect of supplementing rumen bypass lysine, methionine and fat on body weight gain in Gir heifers. National Conference and 27th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Animal Production and Management |
| 2 | N. K. Ribadiya. Effect of feeding moringa oleifera based calf starter on growth performance and economics of feeding in Jaffarabadi buffalo. National Symposium. society for buffalo development (ISBD-2024), KU, Anand. (16 to 18 December, 2024) |
| 3 | N. K. Ribadiya. Effect of feeding moringa oleifera based calf starter on feed intake, FCR and digestibility in Jaffarabadi buffalo. National Symposium. society for buffalo development (ISBD-2024), KU, Anand. (16 to 18 December, 2024) |
| 4 | N. K. Ribadiya. Effect of feeding moringa oleifera leaf meal on feed intake and digestibility in RIR chicken. National Conference. World animal nutrition conference (WANACON – 2025), MAFSU, Nagpur. (20 to 22 January, 2025) |
| 5 | N. K. Ribadiya. Effect of supplementing seaweeds on growth performance and production in White Leghorn laying hens. National Conference. World animal nutrition conference (WANACON – 2025), MAFSU, Nagpur. (20 to 22 January, 2025) |