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West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Belgachia, Kolkata · Est. 1995

Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Dr. Subhash Taraphder

Professor, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding — WBUAFS, Kolkata

Twenty-four years in the genetic evaluation, conservation and improvement of India's livestock and poultry. His work runs from the milking parlours of organised Murrah buffalo herds to the field flocks of Garole sheep and Black Bengal goats, guided by a lasting interest in the animals bred to suit this country's climate and its keepers.

Portrait of Dr. Subhash Taraphder

Dr. Subhash Taraphder

24years of total service
77peer-reviewed research papers
1,625citations on Google Scholar
14 + 6M.V.Sc./M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars guided
1 · 2 · 1book · book chapters · monograph
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Contact & address

Office

Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding

Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, WBUAFS

Belgachia, Kolkata – 700037, West Bengal

Reach

subhash.taraphder@gmail.com

Mob. 09874546530 / 09874851392

Residence: Flat 4D, AASTHA Mansion, Tentulberia, Garia, Kolkata – 700084, South 24 Parganas

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Educational qualifications

B.V.Sc. & A.H.West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS), Kolkata
M.Sc. (Dairying), Animal Genetics & BreedingICAR – National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
Ph.D. (Dairying), Animal Genetics & BreedingICAR – National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
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Professional experience

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Academic interests

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Areas of expertise

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Publications

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BookCattle and Buffalo Genetic Resources in India
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Book chaptersContributed chapters in edited volumes
01
MonographOn indigenous livestock genetic resources
77 research papers, national & international peer-reviewed journals 1,625 citations 12 h-index 17 i10-index
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Selected publications

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Research guidance & current activity

14Postgraduate (M.V.Sc./M.Sc.) students guided
06Ph.D. scholars guided
  • Principal Investigator, ICAR–NBAGR Network Project on Animal Genetic Resources (West Bengal Unit)
  • Principal Investigator, ICAR–CSWRI Network Project on Sheep Improvement (Garole Sheep Unit)
  • Research on characterization, conservation and genetic improvement of indigenous livestock and poultry genetic resources of West Bengal