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ArticleItem Open Access Acridine Orange staining for quick detection of blood parasites(Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 2007-06) Ravindran, Reghu; Lakshmanan, Bindu; Sreekumar, C.; John, Lalitha; Gomathinayagam, S.; Mishra, A.K.; Tewari, A.K.; Rao, J.R.; TANUVASAcridine Orange staining technique was found to be accurate, simple and rapid for screening large number of blood smears for the detection of haemoprotozoans and rickettsiales. Low parasitaemia can be detected with better accuracy.ThesisItem Open Access Credit Utilization in Vegetable Produvtion In Tangi Choudwar Block of Cuttack Disttict.(Orissa Univesrity of Agriculture and Technology; Bhubaneswar, 2013) Chandra, Abhishek; Mishra, A.K.ThesisItem Open Access ECONOMICS OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING IN LAHUNIPARA BLOCK OF SUNDARGARH DISTRICT(2013) Marandi, Manoj Kumar; Mishra, A.K.India is the second largest producer of vegetables in world next only to China. India shares about 15 per cent of the world output of vegetables. The agro-climatic zone of Odisha is well suited for a number of vegetable which can be raised profitably. Odisha stands at fourth position as per area and sixth position as per the production of vegetables in national level. The climatic condition of Sundargarh district, the present study area is suitable for raising vegetables like brinjal and cabbage. The objective of the study is to find out the cost structure, various major of farm income, resources use farm efficiency, marketing margin and price spread in marketing and post harvest losses at different stages. From the study it was found that the total variables cost constituted more than 50 per cent of the total cost in brinjal as well as cabbage production in different size groups of farms. While in both the crops lion share of expenditure about 30- 35 per cent goes to human labour. Fixed costs were higher in large holding as compared to small holding. The per hectare cost of production of cabbage is more than that of brinjal. The operating cost ratio was more in cabbage than brinjal. Return per day of family labour was about two times of return per day of human labour in each crop and each size of farm. The producer’s share in consumer’s rupee was more than 50 per cent in both brinjal and cabbage and it was decreased with increase in the number of intermediaries. The total post harvest losses are 23.22 per cent and 23.42 per cent for brinjal and cabbage respectively. The productivity of land, except in cabbage large farms, was quite conspicuous indicating increasing productivity in both the two vegetables.ThesisItem Open Access Economics of Vegetable Production and Marketing in Lahunipara Block of Sundargarh District.(Orissa Univesrity of Agriculture and Technology; Bhubaneswar, 2013) Marandi, Monoj Kumar; Mishra, A.K.ArticleItem Open Access Phenotypic Characterization of Rajapalayam Dog of Southern India(Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2017-04) Raja, K.N.; Singh, P.K.; Mishra, A.K.; Ganguly, I.; Devendran, P.; Kathirvel, S.; TANUVASThe present study was undertaken for phenotypic characterization of Rajapalayam, an important dog breed of southern India. Rajapalayam dog population originated from Rajapalayam taluk of Virudhunagar district of southernTamil Nadu. Surveys on Rajapalayam dog were undertaken in Rajapalayam town, villages of Rajapalayam taluk and Dog Breeding Unit at Chennai (Govt. of Tamil Nadu). Sets of questionnaire and breed descriptor formats were developed to collect information on different aspects of phenotypic characterization. During the survey, 26 each of physical and morphometric traits were recorded on 88 adult and 21 puppies. Information on different aspects of management of animals was collected through interview of 20 Rajapalayam dog owners. Rajapalayam dogs were medium in size with compact body, tucked-up abdomen, white coat colour, pink skin, nostrils and eyelids, dropping ears, semi-curved tail and straight top line. The eyes were golden in colour and the nasal bridge was straight. The mean body weight was obtained as 24.69±0.43 and 21.42±0.47 kg for adult male and females, respectively. In bitches, age at first estrus ranged from 12–15 months with duration of estrus as 13 to 21 days after estrus bleeding. The main breeding season was from November to January and gestation length was 2 months. The age at first whelping ranged between 21–27 months with a whelping interval of 8–12 months and number of whelping in lifetime was 10 to 12. The litter size ranged from 4 to 10 and age at weaning was 30–45 days. The dogs were maintained mostly on non-vegetarian food and feeding was done twice in a day, in majority of cases with milk, rice and egg. Breeders used to vaccinate the dogs regularly and deworming was also practiced. Rajapalayam dogs were mainly used for guarding of farm and farm houses. This unique canine germplasm needs to be documented and registered at National level for the benefit of the dog owners, dog breeders and Kennel clubs. The breed can be popularized through dog shows and other forms of documentation.ThesisItem Open Access Polymerase Chanin Reaction Based Diagnosis Of Babesia Bigemina Infection In Bovines(Indian Veterinary Research Institute;Bareilly, 2002) Reghu Ravindran; Mishra, A.K.ArticleItem Open Access A Report on in Vitro Cultivation of Babesia Bigemina(TANUVAS, 1985) Sharma, N.N.; Mishra, A.K.; Rao, J. Raghavendra; TANUVASAn attempt was made to cultivate Babesia bigemina (Izatnagar strain) using McIntosh Jar. The parasite could be maintained for 24 hours in the culture medium.ThesisItem Open Access STUDIES ON EGG PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE OF NARMADA NIDHI BIRDS(Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, 2019) PATIDAR, ANIL KUMAR; Mishra, A.K.Narmada Nidhi is an improved dual purpose bird developed by the AICRP on Poultry Breeding, NDVSU, Jabalpur, which is a cross of Kadaknath (25%) with Jabalpur colour bird (75%). Egg quality has been defined as the characteristics of an egg that affect its acceptability to the consumer. Many investigators reported that crossbreeding tended to increase egg quality. The dual purpose coloured bird is suitable for rural and tribal areas poultry farming in Madhya Pradesh. Hence, with all these factors in view the present study was conducted to assess the egg production performance and egg quality traits of Narmada Nidhi birds. The present work was carried out in the Instructional Poultry Unit and Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Rewa. Day old, 50 female chicks of Narmada Nidhi birds were obtained from the Hatchery Unit. The study was carried out from 20th week of age and was continued up to 40th week of age. The egg collection period was divided in to three different age groups i.e. 20-26th weeks, 27-33rd weeks, 34-40th weeks of age. The body weight, Growth rate, egg production, egg quality, FCR, Mortality and Cost economics were estimated. The body weight at 22nd weeks of age at first egg was 1574.60 gm. However the body weight at 40th weeks of age was only 1960.80 ± 87.11 gm. The growth rate was highest during 9-12th week. During 29-32nd, 33-36th and 37-40th week the growth rate was very less. It is a typical character of a good layer as the weight should not be increased during laying period. The egg production was increasing with age and found highest during 3rd interval i.e. 34-40th week the egg production till 40th week of age was 48.32% which is good performance by a dual purpose bird. The FCR for production of one dozen eggs was very poor during first interval since the egg production was very low during first interval. However the FCR for total egg production period i.e. 20-40th week of age was 4.83, which is better for a dual purpose bird. The FCR for production of one kg egg mass was 8.32 for total egg production period i.e. 20-40th week of age. The egg weight was increasing with age and reaches up to 50.37 gm during third interval likewise the weight of shell, albumen and yolk was also increasingly with age of bird. However the percentage of shell and albumen was decreasing whereas the percentage of yolk was increasing with age. The percentage of dark brown shell was highest, however a small proportion of off white/ cream colour shell was also obtained, since Narmada Nidhi is a cross of exotic and indigenous breeds. The yolk index and albumen index was found decreasing with age, which indicate the quality of yolk and albumen was decreasing with age. The mortality occurred during 2nd and 3rd laying interval. The total mortality was 8%, which was well within the limit. The cost of production of one brown egg was Rs.16.68/- as the production cycle would have to continue, may lead to further reduction in cost.