Brief History
The College was established on 12th July 1955. Animal Genetics and Breeding was a part of curriculum of the B.V.Sc. & A.H. since inception of the degree course. But it was taught by the Department of Animal Husbandry. Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding was carved out of Department of Animal Husbandry and established as separate department in the year 1963. Post graduate programme is also going on in the discipline of Animal Breeding and Genetics since the establishment of the department.
Objectives of the Department:
Teaching, research and extension are main objectives of the department.- Imparting Education to UG, PG and PhD students in Animal Genetics and Breeding.
- Conducting basic and applied research in the field of Animal Genetics and Breeding.
- To dissipate the knowledge of breeding for improvement of livestock and poultry breeds of M.P. through different modes of extension.
Facilities Available
- Establishment of cytogenetics and molecular laboratory.
- ARIS cell had been established in the college with a view to assist the students and staff to access internet and update themselves with the latest developments in their area of specialization. There are 06 computers in the ARIS cell computer room. All these systems are provided with broad band internet through LAN. Students of the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. class are taught the basics of computer Application.
- Laboratory for UG and PG students- having adequate number of microscopes, slides and various aids of demonstration are also available
Education
Undergraduate- The department offers course for UG students under MSVE 2016 guideline in the second year of the B.V.Sc as below:-| S.No. | Code of Course | Name of Course | Credit Hrs |
| 1. | AGB | Animal Genetics and Breeding | 3+1 |
Postgraduate
| S.No. | Code of Course | Name of Course | Credit Hrs | Semester |
| 1. | AGB 601 | Animal Cytogenetics and Immunogenetics I | 2+1 | I |
| 2. | AGB 602 | Molecular Genetics I | 2+1 | I |
| 3. | AGB 603 | Population and Quantitative Genetics | 2+1 | I |
| 4. | AGB 604 | Selection Method and Breeding System | 2+1 | I |
| 5. | AGB 605 | Biometrical Genetics I | 2+1 | II |
| 6. | AGB 606 | Conservation of Animal Genetics Resources | 2+0 | II |
| 7. | AGB 607 | Cattle and Buffalo Breeding | 2+1 | II |
| 8. | AGB 608 | Sheep and Goat Breeding | 2+0 | I |
| 9. | AGB 609 | Poultry Breeding | 2+1 | II |
| 10. | AGB 610 | Laboratory Animal and Rabbit Breeding | 2+0 | II |
| 11. | AGB 611 | Swine Breeding | 1+0 | II |
| 12. | AGB 612 | Pet Animal Breeding (Dogs and Cats) | 1+0 | II |
| 13. | AGB 613 | Wild Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1+0 | I |
| 14. | AGB 614 | Equine Breeding | 1+0 | I |
| 15. | AGB 615 | Camel Breeding | 1+0 | I |
| 16. | AGB 616 | Yak and Mithun Breeding | 1+0 | I |
| 17. | AGB 617 | Statistical Methods in Animal Breeding | 2+1 | II |
| 18. | AGB 691 | Doctoral Seminar | 1+0 | I/II |
| 19. | AGB 699 | Doctoral Research | 30 | I & II |
Ph.D.
| S.No. | Code of Course | Name of Course | Credit Hrs | Semester |
| 1. | AGB 701 | Molecular Genetics II | 2+0 | I |
| 2. | AGB 702 | Trends in Animal Breeding | 2+0 | I |
| 3. | AGB 703 | Biometrical Genetics II | 2+1 | II |
| 4. | AGB 704 | Advances in Selection Methodology | 2+1 | II |
| 5. | AGB 705 | Bioinformatics in Animal Breeding | 1+1 | I |
| 6. | AGB 706 | Animal Cytogenetics and Immunogenetics II | 2+0 | I |
| 7. | AGB 707 | Statistical Software in Animal Breeding | 1+1 | II |
| 8. | AGB 791 | Doctoral Seminar I | 1+0 | I/II |
| 9. | VAN 792 | Doctoral Seminar II | 1+0 | I/II |
| 10. | AGB 799 | Doctoral Research | 75 | I & II |
Research
Salient Achievements
during last 5 years in the department 05 students has completed their MVSc degree. At present 02 MVSc student are pursuing their degree in the department.
Organized National symposium on “Enhancement of Farmers’ income through Management of Animal Genetic Resources” and XVII Annual Convention of society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity in our college on Feb 10-11, 2020.
Completed Research Projects: NIL
Ongoing Research Projects: NIL
Research Projects Submitted by the Department: NIL
Extension Education
- To make aware and benefit the farmers around three hundred extension articles have been published.
- For animal breeders and poultry farmer five training programs have been organized and useful literature in the form of extension booklets have been published.
- Regular radio and television talks by faculty of the department for benefit of the farmers.
- Regular technical guidance to farmers for establishment of animal or poultry unit for self employment.
Thrust Areas of Research
- BASIC- Survey, evaluation and molecular characterization of indigenous breeds of Madhya Pradesh.
- STRATEGIC- Conservation of native breeds of livestock and poultry of Madhya Pradesh using in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods.
- APPLIED- To improve the production potential of indigenous livestock and poultry breeds of Madhya Pradesh through appropriate breeding strategies.
Services Offered
- The department is providing Statistical analysis of the scientific data of P.G. & Ph.D. students of various departments of the college.
- The department also provides the facility to test A1/A2 milk for farmers and livestock keepers.
- Now the next dream project of department will be to test the parasitic disease resistance in small animals for the breeding purposes.
- Conducted JRF preparation classes to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. students.
- Conducted NET preparation classes to the M.V.Sc. students.
- Reviewer of the different research paper published by different journals.
Faculty:
| S.N. | Name | Designation | Qualification |
| 1. | Dr. A. Pandey | Associate Professor | Ph.D. |
| 3. | Dr. Dimpee Singh Gonge | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. |