Department of Animal Science
The Department of Animal Sciences was started in the year 1947. The department is involved in teaching and training of students in several courses related to Animal Sciences. The students from BSc(Hons) Agriculture, BSc(Hons) Agri Business Management and BSc(Hons) Community Sciences are taught in the Department. The Department is closely affiliated to the Livestock farms- the Dairy Unit, Poultry Unit and Sheep/Goat Units, which are used for the practical training purposes. About 54 students are given hands on training on Livestock and Poultry Production and Management during their last semester under the Experiential Learning Program.
The faculty that have worked in the Department of Animal Sciences, Dr V.S. Kulkarni (Former Professor and Head) and Dr. Bhageerathi Pugashetti (Professor and Head, Dairy Unit) have been instrumental in the recognition of the Dharwadi Buffaloes as a recognised breed. Dr. S.V. Hosamani (Former Professor and Head) has developed the technology for use of rain tree pods as livestock feed. Dr. Javed Mulla (Former Professor and Head) was instrumental in popularizing the improved varieties of local chicken such as Giriraja in the northern districts of Karnataka state. The Department is currently headed by Dr. Anil Kumar G. K, Assistant Professor and Head from July 2020.
Faculty
| Sl No | Name | Designation | Specialization |
| 1 | Dr Anil Kumar GK | Assistant Professor and Head | Animal Nutrition; Lipid Metabolism; Livestock Production and Management |
Supporting Staff:
| Sl No | Name | Designation |
| 1 | Mr. Gulappanavar | Sr Lab Assistant |
| 2 | Shri Krishna Hunasimarada | Attender |
B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) courses
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
| 1 | ASC 201 | Livestock Production & Management | 2+1 |
B.Sc. Agriculture Business Management (Hons.) courses
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
| 1 | ASC 202 | Livestock, Poultry and Fish Production Management | 2+1 |
B.Sc. Community Science (Hons.) courses
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
| 1 | DPS 201 (1+1) | Dairy and Poultry Science | 1+1 |
Diploma courses
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
| 1 | DASC 101 | Hainugarike | 1+1 |
| 2 | DASC 102 | Adu, Kuri mattu koli sakanike | 1+1 |
Experiential Learning Modules offered
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
| 1 | AEL 406 | Poultry Production Technology | 0+10 |
| 2 | AEL 413 | Livestock Production and Management | 0+10 |
On going Externally funded adhoc Projects:
| Sl No | Name of Adhoc Project | PI/Co-PI/Associate | Duration | Funding agency | Project Outlay | Objectives of Project | Expected Outcome |
| 01 | Upgradation of small ruminant farm infrastructure at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad to evaluate the growth and breeding performance of Kenguri Sheep breed under intensive management conditions. | PI | Three years | Govt of India | 74.00 Lakhs |
Major Projects completed(Last five years):
| Sl No | Name of Adhoc Project | PI/Co-PI/Associate | Duration | Funding agency | Project Outlay | Objectives of Project | Major Outcome |
| 01 | Characterization of Dharwadi Buffaloes | PI | Two years | ICAR NBAGR | 29.60 Lakhs | ||
| 02 | Development of climate resilient technologies for empowerment of farmers. | Co-PI | Three years | NASF | 34.00 Lakhs |
Technologies Developed:(Last Five Years)
| Sl. No. | Technology | Name of the Scientist |
| 1 | Characterization of Dharwadi Buffaloe (Registration as a a new Buffaloe Breed) | Dr. V.S. Kulkarni Dr. Bhageerathi Pugashetti |
| 2 | Use of the Neem coated Urea for enrichment of dry fodder without any effect of palatability/feed intake. | Dr. Anil Kumar G.K |
| 3 | Supplementation of ice cold water (23.0 ⁰C) in summer months to improve Feed Conversion Ratio in improved varieties of local birds. | Dr. Anil Kumar G.K |
| 4 | The improved variety of birds such as DP cross require a space requirement of 3.0 sq Ft in deep litter system | Dr. Anil Kumar G.K |
| 5 | Assessment of growth performance of Kadaknath breed under backyard poultry farming | Dr. Jayashree Pattar Dr Anil Kumar GK |
| 6 | Integration of Stall fed Sheep/Goat farming with poultry farming | Dr. Jayashree Pattar Dr Anil Kumar GK |
Awards/Recognitions
| Sl. No. | Name | Institute | Award | Year |
| 1 | Award certificate –First Place, Poster Presentation | Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, New Delhi and University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. | Best Poster Presentation in the Conference | 2022 |
| 2 | Research Incentive award | University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. | For NASF project | 2022 |
| 3 | Third Prize in MANTHAN-2022 Competition held for innovation and business plan in South India (as Mentor for the Team) | FKCCI, Karnataka | Best Innovative Idea | 2022 |