Department of Animal Science

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.NameDesignationHigher QualificationExperience
1 Dr. B. D. SavaliyaProfessor & HeadM.V.Sc., Ph.D. (Livestock Production & Management)36 years

Technical Staff/Supportive staff

Sr. No.NameDesignationQualificationExperience
1Shri. A. A. DharaiyaAgri. AssistantDiploma in Agriculture10 years
2Shri. T. S. BhattSenior 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.

TeacherOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
Dr. B. D. SavaliyaFifth SemesterLPM – 5.1Ruminant Production and Management2+1
Dr. B. D. SavaliyaSeventh SemesterLPM – 7.3RAWE0 + 1
Dr. N. K. RibadiyaSixth SemesterLPM – 6.2Poultry Production and Management1+1
Dr. B. D. Savaliya

Second Semester

(6th Dean)

AH-2.1Livestock and Poultry Management1+1

(B)  Polytechnic in Agriculture (Sidsar)

TeacherOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
Dr N. K. RibadiyaSecond SemesterLPM – 2.1Principles of Livestock Production and Management2+1
Dr N. K. RibadiyaFifth SemesterLPM – 5.2Principles of Poultry Production and Management1+1

Laboratory Facility 

Sr. No.Name of Lab.Seating CapacityPurposeUG or PG
1.      UG-Lab-140Practical Exposure in Field of Livestock and Poultry FarmingUG and Polytechnic

List of Major Equipment / Instruments

Sr. No.Name of laboratoryName of Equipment / InstrumentNo of Equipment / Instrument
1 UG-Lab-1LCD Projector1
2UG-Lab-1Cow model1

Awards/Recognition Received by Faculty

 No.Name of FacultyName of AwardAuthorityYear
1Dr. N.K. RibadiyaYoung Scientist AwardVDGOOD Professional Association, Chennai2021
2Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Paper Presentation AwardThe Society for Veterinary Science and Biotechnology (SVSBT), Indore2022
3Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Oral Presentation (Young Scientist) AwardThe Society for Veterinary Science and Biotechnology (SVSBT), Indore2022
6Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Paper Presentation AwardNational Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare2022
7Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest 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
8Dr. N.K. RibadiyaYoung scientist awardNational seminar on “Recent Biotechnological Advances in Health and Management Practices to Augment Production of Livestock and Poultry” TANUVAS, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu2023
9Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Oral Presentation (First)Society for buffalo development (ISBD-2024)2024
10Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Poster Presentation (Third)Society for buffalo development (ISBD-2024)2024
11Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Poster Award (First)World animal nutrition conference (WANACON – 2025)2025
12Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Poster Award (Third)World animal nutrition conference (WANACON – 2025)2025
13Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Ph.D. Thesis Award“Agrinext: Future Trends in Agriculture” (ICANFTA – 2025)2025
14Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBest Ph.D. Thesis AwardNavigating Unique Trends in Agricultural Research, Innovation, Engineering, Nutrition and Technology” (Nutrient – 2025)2025
15Dr. N.K. RibadiyaDistinguished Scientist AwardNavigating Unique Trends in Agricultural Research, Innovation, Engineering, Nutrition and Technology” (Nutrient – 2025)2025
Faculty Participated in Trainings/Refresher Course/Summer/Winter School etc.
Sr. No.Name of facultyPeriodNature of trainingPlace
FromTo
1Dr N. K. Ribadiya06/09/201926/09/ 2019Climate change impacts and innovative adaptation options for smart animal  agricultureOdisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
2Dr N. K. Ribadiya18/08/202022/08/ 2020Short TrainingNAU, Navsari (Online)
3Dr N. K. Ribadiya01/09/202005/09/ 2020Vocational TrainingJAU, Junagadh (Online)

Seminar / Symposia / Workshop Attended by Faculty

Sr. No.Name of FacultyPeriodTitlePlace
FromTo  
1Dr N. K. Ribadiya10/03/201911/03/2019Futuristic Technologies in AgricultureJAU, Junagadh
2Dr N. K. Ribadiya13/06/201914/06/2019Post Covid-19 Agribusiness: Challenges and OpportunitiesJAU, Junagadh
3Dr N. K. Ribadiya14/10/201915/10/2019Activities and Implementation of Academic Management SystemJAU, Junagadh
4Dr N. K. Ribadiya30/05/202030/05/2020Environmental protection for improving animal and human healthJAU, Junagadh
5Dr N. K. Ribadiya16/03/202117/03/2021National Webinar on Agriculture Residue and Waste Utilization for Energy GenerationJAU, Junagadh
6Dr N. K. Ribadiya04/06/202104/06/2021National Seminar on Health of Mother Earth – Conservation of Ecosystem and Biodiversity for Sustainable DevelopmentJAU, Junagadh

Research Papers Published in Journals

Sr. No.Details of PublicationNAAS Rating
1Borakhatariya 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 Biotechnology15: 79-804.47
2Borakhatariya 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
3Kansagara 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
4Vaghamashi, 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
5Belim, 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
6Belim, 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
7Makwana, 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
8Sanchaniya, 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
9Savaliya, 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):198-2005.04
10Chaudhari, 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): 47-514.82

Book/Book chapters published by faculty

Sr. No.Name of FacultyType of PublicationTitlePublisheryear
1Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBook ChapterAdvances in Animal NutritionRL International Publication2024-25
2Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBook ChapterNutritional Strategies for High Yielding Animals.RL International Publication2024-25
3Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBook ChapterResilient Livestock FarmingRL International Publication2024-25
4Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBook ChapterReproductive Technologies in LivestockThe Pustakalay2024-25
5Dr. N.K. RibadiyaBook ChapterRole of Livestock in Integrated Farming Systems.The Pustakalay2024-25

Research Papers Presented in Seminar/Symposia

Sr. No.Details of Publication
1Chavda 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
2N. 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)
3N. 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)
4N. 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)
5N. 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)