Assistant Professor at RVSKVV-College of Agriculture, Indore, India
Dr. Arpan Upadhyay is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Animal Husbandry & Dairy at RVSKVV – College of Agriculture, Indore, India. His research focuses on livestock management, dairy production, and sustainable animal husbandry practices. With an H-index of 7, his contributions to the field are well-recognized in academic and scientific communities.
Profile:
Academic Qualifications:
- B.V.Sc. & A.H. (2011), Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Jabalpur, M.P.
- M.V.Sc. (Animal Genetics & Breeding) (2013), ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
- Ph.D. (Animal Genetics & Breeding) (2016), ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
- PG Diploma in Rural Development (2023), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Work Experience:
- Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry & Dairy), RVSKVV-College of Agriculture, Indore (Since 05.09.2023)
- Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), BUAT-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jhansi (2017-2023)
- Senior Research Fellow, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal (2016-2017)
Research Projects:
- AICRP on Integrated Farming System (Associated Scientist, 2023-Present)
- Special Central Assistance Schemes:
- TSP-KSHAMTA (Co-PI, 2019-2023)
- SCSP (Co-PI, 2021-2023)
- Externally Funded Projects:
- Promotion of Integrated Farming Systems in Bundelkhand (2019-2023, Nodal Officer)
- KVK Schemes:
- Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) (2017-2023, Nodal Officer)
Teaching Experience:
- B.Sc. (Ag.): Livestock and Poultry Management (LPM-211)
- M.Sc. (Ag. & Hort.): Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences (STAT 502) and Experimental Designs (STAT 511)
Awards & Recognitions:
- Young Scientist Award (2024), Society of Agriculture & Biological Sciences Research
- Certificate of Excellence in Peer-Reviewing (2022), Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology & Plant Cell Biotechnology
- Appreciation Awards for Research & Extension Work (ICAR-NDRI & BUAT Banda)
- UG Merit Fellowship, JRF, and Institutional Fellowship from ICAR
Technologies & Methodologies Developed:
- Diagnostic Approaches for SNP Detection in Bovine AGPAT6 and MAP1B Genes
- Prediction Models for Milk Energy Value in Murrah Buffaloes & Karan Fries Cattle
Memberships & Editorial Roles:
- Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (ISAGB)
- Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB)
- Veterinary Council of India (Life Member)
- Editor, Krishi Prasarika (Biannual Newsletter, BUAT-KVK, Jhansi)
Extension & Capacity Building:
- Conducted 100+ HRD Programs and Technology Transfer Initiatives
- Organized ASCI Training on Animal Health Worker (300 hrs, Govt. of India)
- Led Animal Health Camps, Kisan Melas, and Exhibitions
Conferences & Training Programs Attended:
- International Agriculture Certificate Course (2024, Hybrid Mode)
- National Training on Statistical Tools (2024, MAFSU Nagpur)
- 21-Day Summer School on Sustainable Livestock & Crop Production (2022, ICAR-IGFRI)
📊 Citation Metrics:
- Total Citations: 463
- Citations Since 2020: 311
- H-index: 7 (6 since 2020)
- i10-index: 5 (3 since 2020)
Publication Top Notes:
- Effect of heat stress on reproductive performances of dairy cattle and buffaloes: A review
S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, A. Upadhyay, M. Singh, S. Yousuf
Veterinary World, 9(3), 235 (2016) – 334 Citations
- Assessment of expected breeding values for fertility traits of Murrah buffaloes under subtropical climate
S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, P.R. Shivahre, A. Upadhyay, V. Sah, et al.
Veterinary World, 8(3), 320 (2015) – 20 Citations
- Phenotypic and genetic parameters estimation for birth weight in Zebu and crossbred calves born under organized farm conditions in India
A.S. Selvan, M.S. Tantia, A. Kumaresan, A. Kumar, D.R. Kumar, A. Upadhyay, et al.
International Journal of Livestock Research, 8(06), 48-58 (2018) – 13 Citations
- Determination of critical heat stress zone for fertility traits using temperature humidity index in Murrah buffaloes
S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, R. Behera, A. Upadhyay, P.R. Shivahre
Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 84(11), 1181-1184 (2014) – 12 Citations
- Effect of genetic and phenotypic parameters on lifetime performance traits in Sahiwal cattle
A. Upadhyay, D.K. Sadana, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh, P.R. Shivahre
Indian Veterinary Journal, 92(1), 58-61 (2015) – 9 Citations
- Detection of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism in AGPAT6 Gene, Associated with Milk Fat Content, using Tetra-Primer ARMS PCR-Based Assay, in Karan Fries Breeding Bulls
A. Upadhyay, A.K. Chakravarty, S. De, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh, A.S. Selvan
Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, 17(4), e2084 (2019) – 8 Citations
- Analysis of age and lactation specific survival rate, stayability, and expected herd life in Sahiwal cattle
A. Upadhyay, D.K. Sadana, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh
Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 84(7), 767-70 (2014) – 7 Citations
- Conventional and fluorescent-based semen quality assessment in Karan Fries bulls
A. Panmei, A.K. Gupta, P.R. Shivahre, M. Bhakat, A. Upadhyay
Veterinary World, 8(10), 1243 (2015) – 6 Citations
- Identification of critical heat stress zone for energy corrected milk yield in Murrah buffaloes using temperature humidity index under subtropical climatic conditions
R. Behera, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Sahu, N. Kashyap, S. Rai, S. Dash, A. Upadhyay, et al.
Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 88(7), 838-841 (2018) – 3 Citations
- Morphological characteristics of indigenous goats of Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh
M. Ahmad, S.P.S. Somvanshi, A. Upadhyay, M. Singh, N. Singh
Journal of Krishi Vigyan, 9(1), 361-363 (2020) – 2 Citations