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View article: Generation-wise performance evaluation of Ghoongroo pig: An effort to improve the productivity
Generation-wise performance evaluation of Ghoongroo pig: An effort to improve the productivity Open
Ghoongroo pig is the first recognized pig breed in India from the North Bengal and adjoining districts of Assam. This breed has been evolved through continuous breeding and selection within its native breeding tract. The present investigat…
View article: Malaria outbreak along the India-Bhutan border town of Saralpara, Assam, India
Malaria outbreak along the India-Bhutan border town of Saralpara, Assam, India Open
Background & objectives: A remarkable progress is being made in the South-East Asia region in reducing the burden of malaria. While all countries are committed to malaria elimination, continued transmission at and across international bord…
View article: Mass spectrometric analysis and biostimulatory effects of boar seminal gel, saliva and semen in pigs
Mass spectrometric analysis and biostimulatory effects of boar seminal gel, saliva and semen in pigs Open
The present study aimed to identify novel biostimulatory compounds in boar seminal gel (SG), saliva and semen using Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). SG alone and its combined application with saliva (SG+saliva) and semen (SG+s…
View article: Hormonal Interventions for optimizing reproductive efficiency in pigs at Farmers’ field
Hormonal Interventions for optimizing reproductive efficiency in pigs at Farmers’ field Open
Objective Optimizing reproductive efficiency in terms of estrus induction and production performance using simplified hormonal intervention using GnRH, gonadotropins and progesterone at farmers’ field conditions to bred animals with superi…
View article: Metagenomic analysis of Pigs’ faecal microbiome and its functional response associated with dietary fibre
Metagenomic analysis of Pigs’ faecal microbiome and its functional response associated with dietary fibre Open
Pig husbandry is the most valued and economically sustainable husbandry in the livestock farming system. The performance and productivity of the pig are chiefly dependent on the nutritional factor steered by gut beneficial bacteria. The sw…
View article: Performance appraisal and conservation need of Doom pig of Assam
Performance appraisal and conservation need of Doom pig of Assam Open
Doom pig is unique indigenous germplasm of Assam which is adaptable to local climatic conditions and thrives with very low to negligible nutritional input and is capable of surviving in a migratory scavenging system, which makes it very po…
View article: Adoption of Scientific Pig Production Practices by Small Scale Pig Farmers in Assam: A Comparative Analysis
Adoption of Scientific Pig Production Practices by Small Scale Pig Farmers in Assam: A Comparative Analysis Open
The research work was undertaken to compare the adoption of scientific pig production practices by small scale pig farmers in Assam in the adopted villages of ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Guwahati and the non-adopted villages. A c…
View article: Malaria Epidemiology Along the Indian Districts Bordering Bhutan and Implications for Malaria Elimination in the Region
Malaria Epidemiology Along the Indian Districts Bordering Bhutan and Implications for Malaria Elimination in the Region Open
It is important for malaria-endemic countries to address malaria control across international borders, and in particular to prioritize appropriate rapid diagnosis, treatment and surveillance. Bhutan and India aim to achieve malaria elimina…
View article: Effect of partial replacement of protein supplement with silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) pupa meal on production performances in crossbred (HS × GH) grower pigs
Effect of partial replacement of protein supplement with silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) pupa meal on production performances in crossbred (HS × GH) grower pigs Open
Eighteen crossbred (HS × GH) castrated grower pigs (3 months old, body wt. ranged from 13 to 14 kg) were divided into three groups of six each in a randomized block design to investigate the partial replacement of conventional protein sour…
View article: Smallholder pig production system of Assam
Smallholder pig production system of Assam Open
The study was carried out to attain information on smallholder pig production systems of Assam. Stratified purposive and random sampling design was followed for selection of respondents in two districts namely Tinsukia and Dhemaji located …
View article: Effect of replacing groundnut cake with dried Moringa oleifera leaves on growth and nutrient utilization in crossbred (Hampshire × Ghungroo) grower pigs
Effect of replacing groundnut cake with dried Moringa oleifera leaves on growth and nutrient utilization in crossbred (Hampshire × Ghungroo) grower pigs Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of replacement of groundnut cake with dried Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaves on growth and nutrient utilization in crossbred grower pigs. Eighteen crossbred (Hampshire × Ghungroo) gro…
View article: Nonlinear Prediction Models for Estimation of Pre-weaning Body Weight of Pigs using Morphometric Traits
Nonlinear Prediction Models for Estimation of Pre-weaning Body Weight of Pigs using Morphometric Traits Open
Background: In the present study, a set of non-linear prediction equation was developed using records of body measurement traits, namely heart girth, punch girth, height at shoulder, height at back, height at fore leg, height at back leg a…
View article: An Epidemiological Assessment of Malaria Cases in Udalguri District of Assam with Special Emphasis on Intensified Malaria Control Project (2008 to 2017)
An Epidemiological Assessment of Malaria Cases in Udalguri District of Assam with Special Emphasis on Intensified Malaria Control Project (2008 to 2017) Open
Udalguri district of Assam, North East India is endemic to malaria. There is a high prevalence of vector-borne diseases in this part of Assam, including malaria. In the present study, an epidemiological assessment was carried out for the p…
View article: Isolation and Characterization of a Novel RIP from Trichosanthes dioica having Anticancer Activity
Isolation and Characterization of a Novel RIP from Trichosanthes dioica having Anticancer Activity Open
Plants of Cucurbitaceae family have shown to possess proteins like ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs) which have shown promising results against microbes and are also being explored for anti-cancer activities. The present study was desi…
View article: Effect of Supplementation of HQPM-1 Maize Grain on Production Performances in Cross Bred (Hampshire x Ghungroo) Grower Pigs
Effect of Supplementation of HQPM-1 Maize Grain on Production Performances in Cross Bred (Hampshire x Ghungroo) Grower Pigs Open
Eighteen crossbred (HS x Ghungroo) grower pigs (weighing from 40.4 ± 1.31 to 40.69 ± 3.73) were divided into three groups using randomized block design and they were supplemented with 0, 50 and 100 % HQPM-1(Quality Protein Maize Hybrid var…
View article: Malaria in North-East India: Importance and Implications in the Era of Elimination
Malaria in North-East India: Importance and Implications in the Era of Elimination Open
Worldwide and in India, malaria elimination efforts are being ramped up to eradicate the disease by 2030. Malaria elimination efforts in North-East (NE) India will have a great bearing on the overall efforts to eradicate malaria in the res…
View article: Opportunities and Prospects of Cassava Feeding in Swine: A review
Opportunities and Prospects of Cassava Feeding in Swine: A review Open
Cassava tubers are rich in carbohydrate and can be successfully used as an energy source for swine. cassava could be used in pig rations balanced for nutrients especially protein/limiting amino acids at levels of 50–70% in diets for growin…
View article: Effect of Supplementation of Azolla (<i>Azolla carolini</i>) Meal on Performance of Crossbred (Hampshire × Ghungroo) Pigs
Effect of Supplementation of Azolla (<i>Azolla carolini</i>) Meal on Performance of Crossbred (Hampshire × Ghungroo) Pigs Open
Twelve crossbred (Hampshire × Ghungroo) grower pigs (about 3.5 months, 19.31±0.10 kg BW) of either sex were divided into 2 groups of six each in a randomized block design to study the effect of supplementation of Azolla (Azolla carolini) m…
View article: Ethnic Pork Curry Products of Assam: Production Process, Quality and Storage Stability
Ethnic Pork Curry Products of Assam: Production Process, Quality and Storage Stability Open
Curry products are ethnic spicy Indian food products prepared with meat, vegetables, spices, condiments etc. Different curry products prepared from pork, traditionally in Assam state of North Eastern India have been documented in this stu…