Dr. Vinod Kumar Paswan Assistant Professor Department of Animal Husband

BIO-DATA OF DR. V.K. PASWAN

A. Name and full address : Dr. Vinod Kumar Paswan Assistant Professor Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Institute of Agricultural Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 Uttar Pradesh (India)

B. Institution Banaras Hindu University

C. Date of Birth 05/03/1980

D. Age : 37 Years

E. Academic Qualification

Degree Subject University/Institution Year % of marks

1. Ph.D. Animal Nutrition Indian Veterinary Research 2012 84.07 Institute, Izatnagar 2. M.V.Sc. Animal Nutrition Indian Veterinary Research 2007 82.97 Institute, Izatnagar 3. B.V.Sc. & A.H. Veterinary Science and Ranchi Veterinary College, 2005 72.70 Animal Husbandry Ranchi 4. 12th Physics, Chemistry, JNV, Darbhanga 1999 63.60 Biology, Maths, English (CBSE Board) 5. 10th Science, Maths, Social JNV, Darbhanga 1997 85.40 Studies, Hindi, English (CBSE Board)

F. Work experience (in chronological order).

i. Positions held: Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry and Dairying)

ii. Name of the Institute: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. iii. Period: August 11, 2010 till date. iv. Scale of pay: 15,600-39,100 (Pay Band 3) + Grade Pay 6000

G. Award/Prize/Certificate etc.

1. Dr. UB Sing Memorial Young Scientist Award 2017-18 by Animal Nutrition Association, India.

2. Best Teacher Award, 2016 by I.Ag.Sc., BHU, Varanasi.

3. Cochran Fellowship 2014, by University of Mississippi and USDA.

4. Best Poster Presentation Award (Third) by NADSI National Workshop on Health Attributes of Probiotic Foods at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

5. Best Poster Presentation Award at Indian Dairy Industry Conference of IDA at NDRI, Karnal.

6. Institutional Senior Research Fellowship during Ph.D. at Indian Veterinary Research Institute.

7. Junior Research Fellowship of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India during Ph.D.

8. Called for Shyama Prasad Mukharjee Fellowship (SPMF) by CSIR in 2008.

9. Junior Research Fellowship of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, India, during Masters in Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.).

10. Placed in university merit list during all five years during Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H).

11. Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).

12. Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

13. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) for Ph.D. by University Grants Commission (UGC) of India

H. Professional Memberships: i. Member of Central Animal Ethical Committee, BHU. ii. Life member of Animal Nutrition Association (ANA), Bareilly, India. iii. Life member of Animal Nutrition Society of India (ANSI), Karnal, India. iv. Life member of Indian Meat Science Association (IMSA), Hyderabad, India. v. Life member of Indian Society for Sheep and Goat Production and Utilization (ISSGPU), Rajasthan, India. vi. Life member of Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare (IAVNAW), Izatnagar, Bareilly, India. vii. Life member of Indian Dairy Association (IDA), Karnal. viii. Life member of Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) (AFSTI), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru, Karnataka. ix. Registered member of Bihar State Veterinary Council, Patna, India x. Registered life member of Veterinary Council India, New Delhi, India

I. Office Bearing Positions in Professional Organizations: i. Treasurer, Indian Dairy Association (Eastern UP Chapter), India. ii. Member, Executive Body, Animal Nutrition Association (ANA), India. iii. Member, Central Executive Committee, Animal Nutrition Society of India (ANSI), India.

J. Office Bearing Positions/Members in Scientific Committees: i. Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of BHU-KVK, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur-221 005. ii. Member of Central Animal Ethical Committee, BHU.

K. Other Key Positions in Organizations: i. Had an Experience of managing Dairy Farm of about 400 animals as In- charge, Dairy Farm at Dairy Farm, BHU. ii. In-charge, Veterinary Dispensary, at Dairy Farm, BHU.

L. Editor/ Member of Editorial Board of Journal:

i. Member, Editorial Review Board of Amity Journal of Agribusiness (Published by Amity Directorate of Management & Allied Areas (ADMAA), Amity University; Print ISSN: 2455-9873; eISSN: 2456-1525). ii. Editor of International Journal of Livestock Research (Published by Pashupati Foundation India, eISSN : 2277-1964) during 2016-2018.

M. List of additional training in home country

Field of Study/Training Dates Place of Instruction 1. Nutritional interventions During Feb 03 - 23, Centre for Advanced Faculty for clean and green 2011 Training, Indian Veterinary livestock production Research Institute, Bareilly 2. Microbial and Functional During September Centre for Advanced Faculty Feed Supplements to 01-21, 2011 Training, Indian Veterinary Improve Livestock Research Institute, Bareilly Productivity 3. Faculty Development Aug 04 - 21, 2014 DST-National Implementing Program on and Monitoring Agency for Entrepreneurship Training Development 4. Advanced Short Course Mar 05 - 14, 2016 ICAR-NICHE Area of Excellence on Clinical Nutrition in Clinical Nutrition, Division Approaches for Gut of Animal Nutrition, Indian Health on Animals Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly

N. International Fellowship and Training

Sponsoring Field of Study/Training Dates Place of Instruction Agency 1. Food Safety-Meat During Mississippi, Illinois USDA Processing November 09- and Washington, DC, under 23, 2014 USA Cochran Fellowship 2014

O. List of Research Projects handled:

Amount (Rs Status Title of Research Project Funding Agency in lakhs) (PI/Co-PI) 1. Assessment, risk analysis Science and 31.50 PI and management of toxic Engineering Research

effects of pesticides and Board (SERB), antibiotic residues and Department of Science arsenic levels through & Technology, feed-food chain Government of India 2. Process Development for Department of 67.55 Co-PI Vitamin A, D and Micro- Biotechnology (DBT), encapsulated Omega-3 Ministry of Science & Fatty Acids Fortified Milk Technology, and its Evaluation on Government of India. School going Children 3. Development of packages Uttar Pradesh Council 19.77 Co-PI for management of Blue of Agricultural Bull menace in Vindhyan Research, Lucknow, region of Uttar Pradesh India 4. Creation of Experiential Indian Council of 95.00 Co- Learning Unit on Agricultural Research cordinator/ Processing of Milk and (ICAR), New Delhi Co-PI Milk Products

P. List of patents: NIL

Q. Participation in Conferences and Workshops as Resource person

1. International Workshop on Production Animal Health and Welfare Research: Impact and Opportunities Held at NASC Complex, ICAR New Delhi during February 16-17, 2015. 2. Global Animal Nutrition Conference, GLANCE 2014 on Climate Resilient Livestock Feeding Systems for Global Food Security held during April 20-22, 2014 at Bengaluru, India. 3. Presented Lead Paper in ANA Workshop-cum-symposium on Nutritional Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Animal Production and Health in Eastern Plain Zone at NDUAT, Faizabad on 23rd January, 2016. 4. Presented Lead Paper in the Research Conclave during World Packaging Congress organized by Indian Institute of packaging at Mumbai during October 09-10, 2015. 5. Delivered invited lecture in Training-cum-Interaction Program for Share Holder’s of Farmers Producing Company of Eastern Uttar Pradesh under RKVY organized at BHU, Varanasi on April 26, 2016.

6. Delivered invited lecture in Training-cum-Interaction Program on Formation of Producing Company of Farmers of Eastern Uttar Pradesh under RKVY organized at BHU, Varanasi on April 4, 2015. 7. Delivered invited lecture in Training Program on Farm Business management for Animal Husbandry Sector organized for Veterinary Officers of Uttar Pradesh State at BHU, Varanasi during February 03-06, 22015. 8. Delivered invited lecture in National Seminar organized by IDA-BHU Eastern UP Chapter on Dairy Value Chain in Eastern India: Prospectus and Challenges during December 16-17, 2015 at BHU, Varanasi.

R. Organized Conference and Workshop 1. Convenor of “National Workshop and Brainstorming Meeting on Veterinary Science Education” at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on May 23, 2011. 2. Joint Organizing Secretary in National Seminar of IDA Eastern UP Chapter on Dairy Development in Uttar Pradesh: Prospectus and Challenges during November 19-20, 2016 at ICAR-IISR, Lucknow. 3. Joint Organizing Secretary in National Seminar of IDA-BHU Eastern UP Chapter on Dairy Value Chain in Eastern India: Prospectus and Challenges during December 16-17, 2015 at BHU, Varanasi. 4. Joint Organizing Secretary in National Workshop on Health Attributes of Probiotic Foods jointly organized by NADSI and Dept of AH and Dairying, BHU at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on March 14, 2019 at BHU, Varanasi. S. Research Guidance as Supervisor 1. Ph.D.: Thesis Submitted: 4; Guiding 1 research Scholars as Supervisor 2. M.Sc.: Guided (thesis submitted): 15 students

T. List of Publications I. Research articles 1. Singh, C.S., Paswan, V.K. and Rai, D.C. 2019. Process optimization of spray dried Jamun (Syzygium cumini L.) pulp powder. LWT Food Science and Technology, DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.04.011. 2. Paswan, V.K., Dutta, N., Pattanaik, A.K., Sharma, K. and Gupta, P.K. 2019. In vitro fermentation studies of ruminant diets replacing soybean meal with different levels of solvent extracted raw Karanj (Pongamia glabra) cake. Indian Journal of Animal Research. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.B-3779.

3. Shah, R.P., Paswan, V.K., Ali Alolofi, A.M. and Yadav, S.P. 2019. Effect of mannan oligosaccharide prebiotic supplementation on growth and production performance of broiler chickens. International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(7): 85-91. doi: 10.5455/ijlr.20190423105742. 4. Shah, R.P., Paswan, V.K., Ali Alolofi, A.M., Abdelrazeq, A.M. and Rathaur, A. 2019. Effect of dietary supplementation of mannan-oligosaccharide on carcass traits and physico-chemical attributes of meat of broiler chickens. International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(7), 57-64. doi: 10.5455/ijlr.20190423111516. 5. Shah, R.P., Paswan, V.K., Jha, S.K., Yadav, S.P., Ali Alolofi, A.M. and Abdelrazeq, A.M. 2019. Effect of Berberis aristata root powder - A herbal feed additive- on production performance and carcass quality of broiler birds. International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(5): 40-45. doi: 10.5455/ijlr.20190316055943. 6. Yadav, S.P., Paswan, V.K. and Gupta, P.K. 2019 iwohZ mRrj izns”k ds okjk.klh tuin esa nq/kk: i”kqvksa ds vkokl izca/ku dk v/;;u (A study on housing management practices of dairy animals in the Varanasi district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh). Bhartiya Krishi Anushandhan Patrika, 34(1): 42-45. DOI: 10.18805/BKAP149. 7. Paswan, V.K., Dutta, N., Pattanaik, A.K. and Sharma, K. 2016. Comparative nutritional evaluation of raw and detoxified Karanj (Pongamia glabra) cake by in vitro gas production technique. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 16 (3): 485-493. 8. Yadav, S.P., Paswan, V.K., Singh, P., Bhinchhar, B.K. and Gupta, P.K. 2018. Chemical composition and mineral profile of concentrate feeds from dairy farms of Varanasi, India. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 37(3): 182-186. 9. Yadav, S.P., Paswan, V.K., Prabhakar, P. and Shah, R.P. 2018. Chemical composition and macro and micro mineral profile of crop residues based livestock feed ingredients in the Gangetic plains of Varanasi, India. International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(1): 262-270. 10. Goswami, D.S., Paswan, V.K. and Bagri, D.K. 2018. A study on poultry production practices at various farms in Varanasi. International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies, 5(6): 77-83. 11. Paswan, V.K., Yadav, S.P., Masud, S. and Alam, T. 2017. Adoption of Modern Packaging Means as an Important Marketing Strategy for Cattle Feed Products: A Case Study in Eastern UP. Journal of Dairy and Veterinary Sciences. 1(5): 01-04. DOI: 10.19080/JDVS.2017.01.555572.

12. Meena, P., Athar Uddin, Paswan, V.K. and Yadav, S.P. 2018. Effect of feeding different levels of Prosopis cineraria dry leaves and barley grain on growth performance and body conformations of goat kids. International Journal of livestock Research, 8(7), 201-211. 13. Singh, D.K, Singh, V.K. and Paswan, V.K. 2018. Comparative production performance of three fast growing broiler strains in the rainy season of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. International Journal of livestock Research, 8(10): 205-211. 14. Singh, D.K, Singh, V.K. and Paswan, V.K. 2019. Comparative production performance of Hubbard, Vencobb and Vencobb-400 broiler strains during tropical summer season. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 53(5): 685-688. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.B-3553. 15. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K., Yadav, S.P. and Singh, P. 2018. Levels of Aldrin and Endosulfan pesticide residues in green fodders of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 791-793. 16. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K., Yadav, S.P. and Singh, P. 2018. Persistent HCH and DDT residues in green fodders of Varanasi. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 794-796. 17. Singh, P., Pandey, R.K., Paswan, V.K., Bhinchhar, B.K., Yadav, S.P. and Singh, C.S. 2019. Effect of supplementation of L. plantarum and L. casei based probiotic milk powder on growth performances and nutrient utilization of Charles Foster rats. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 53 (3): 366-370. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.B-3503. 18. Singh, P., Pandey, R.K., Paswan, V.K., Yadav, S.P., Bhinchhar, B.K. and Singh, C.S. 2019. Effect of supplementation of L. plantarum and L. casei based probiotic milk powder on hematology, blood biochemistry and lipid profile of Charles Foster rats. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 53 (3): 332-335. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.B-3514. 19. Lal, S. Paswan, V.K., Jain, V.K., Yadav, S.P. and Kumar, R. 2017. Chemical composition of tree tops in Vindhya Region of Uttar Pradesh. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 6(6): 280-282. 20. Meena, P., Athar Uddin, Tripathi, M.K. and Paswan, V.K. 2017. In-Vitro fermentation and methane production with diets having varying roughage (Prosopis cineraria leaves) to concentrate ratio. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 17: 173-179. 21. Sawant, P.J., Rai, D.C., Paswan, V.K. and Kumar, D. 2017. Impact analysis of feeding fermented Karonda (Carissa carandas) whey beverage on growth

performance and haematological parameters of Albino rats. Journal of Animal Research, 7 (5): 841-848. 22. Gupta, N.K., Singh, M.K., Singh, C.S., Gupta, R.J. and Paswan, V.K. 2017. Effect of herbal liver stimulant on the performance of broiler chicks. Environment and Ecology, 35 (2B): 1194-1200. 23. Singh, M.K., Gupta, R.J., Singh, C.S., Paswan, V.K. and Rawat, S.K. 2017. Effect of herbal antioxidant supplementation on the performance of broiler chicks. Environment and Ecology, 35 (2B): 1201-1204. 24. Yadav, S.P., Paswan, V.K., Sawant, P. and Bhinchhar, B.K. 2016. Breeding and calf rearing management practices followed in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 50(5): 799-803. DOI:10.18805/ijar.9643. 25. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K., Saroj, Yadav, S.P. and Singh, P. 2016. Characterization of Gangatiri Cattle breed in Gangatic plains of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 51(6): 988-992. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.11328. 26. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K., Yadav, S., Saroj and Singh, P. 2016. Physical and Morphometric Characteristics of Gangatiri Cattle. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 51(6): 1101-1104. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.11329. 27. Singh, C.S. and Paswan, V.K. 2015. Effect of storage condition on nutritional and functional properties of blended Pomegranate, Orange and Ginger Juices. Environment and Ecology, 33 (4B): 1965-1968. 28. Singh, C.S. and Paswan, V.K. 2015. Process optimization for development of Jamun (Syzygium Cumini L.) enriched Shrikhand. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 4(12): 73-81. 29. Ram Niwas, Singh, D. P., Paswan, V.K. and Albial, A. M. 2013. Haematological Response Influenced by Herbal Drugs on Crossbred Calves. Bioinfolet. 10 (1 A): 99 – 101. 30. Ram Niwas, Singh, D.P., Paswan, V.K., Albial, A.M. and Kumar, S. 2013. Comparative Impact of formulated herbal nutraceuticals on performance of crossbred calves. The Bioscan, 8 (2): 519-521. 31. Paswan, V.K. and Sahoo, A. 2012. Feeding of oak (Quercus leucotrichophora) leaves for its potential inclusion in the feeding of native heifers of Kumaon Himalaya. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 44:1931–1938. 32. Singh, S.K., Singh, D.P., Ram Niwas, Srivastava, S.B. and Paswan, V.K. 2012. Biochemical attributes Vis-à-Vis estrus response in cross bred heifers treated with compounded herbal drugs. The Bioscan 7(4):673-675. 33. Ram Niwas, Singh, D.P., Paswan, V.K., Bisen, B. and Albial, A.M. 2012. Herbal drugs and their effect on biochemical attributes of crossbred calves. The Bioscan, 7(4): 665-667.

34. Srivastava, S. B., Singh, D. P., Ram Niwas and Paswan, V.K. 2012. Effect of herbal drugs as a feed additive in broiler ration. The Bioscan. 7 (2): 267-269. 35. Srivastava, S. B., Singh, D. P., Ram Niwas and Paswan, V.K. 2012. Efficacy of indigenous herbal drug on growth performance and biochemical attributes of broiler chicks in winter season. Environment and Ecology. 30 (3B): 838- 840. 36. Paswan, V.K. and Sahoo, A. (2010). Rumen metabolites and enzymatic profiles in crossbred cattle bulls fed on high and low levels of tanniniferous oak (Quercus incana) leaves. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 22 (11): 207. 37. Paswan, V.K., Mahapatra, R.K., Meena, H.R. and Sahoo, A. 2008. Nutrient Composition and Phenolic Constituents in some Feed and Fodder Samples from Temperate Regions of Kumaon Himalaya. Indian J. Anim. Nutr. 25. 19- 24.

II. Review Articles in Journals

1. Ram Niwas, Singh, D. P., Srivastava, S. B., Paswan, V.K. and Albial, A. M. 2012. Feed supplements and methane emmission. Environment & Ecology. 30 (3C): 1109-1114. 2. Singh, C.S. and Paswan, V.K., Naik, B. and Reeta. 2015. Exploring potential of fortification by garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) seeds for development of functional foods: A Review. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, 6 (3): 167-175. 3. Ram Niwas, Singh, D.P., Srivastava, S.B. and Paswan, V.K. 2012. Feed supplements vis-à-vis safe food through animal husbandry: a review. Agricultural Reviews, 33 (4): 315-321.

III. Abstracts 1. Paswan, V.K., Bhinchhar, B.K., Yadav, S.P., Singh, C.S. and Singh, P. 2017. Analysis of pesticide residues in water, feed and fodders, milk, meat and egg samples from Varanasi District of Uttar Pradesh. National Seminar on Food Adequacy and Climate Change: Strategies for Sustainable Food Production, Thrissur, Kerala, India. Nov. 3-4, 2017. 2. Paswan, V.K., Sahoo, A. and Mahapatra, R.K. 2007. Study on rumen environment of native cattle at Kumaon Himalaya. CBASD-2007, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar campus, India. 3. Paswan, V.K., Sahoo, A. and Mahapatra, R.K. 2007. In Vivo Assessment of Nutrient Utilization in indigenous cattle heifers reared on a basal diet of local grass hay and oak leaves at Kumaon regions of Himalaya. International

Conference TROPICON-2007, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India. 4. Paswan, V.K., Dutta, N., Pattanaik, A.K. and Narang, A. 2012. Growth performance and nutrient utilization in kids fed detoxified Karanj (Pongamia glabra) cake. 8th Biennial ANA Conference, RUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. 5. Paswan, V.K., Dutta, N., Pattanaik, A.K. and Narang, A. 2012. Effect of feeding detoxified Karanj (Pongamia glabra) cake on metabolic profile and immune response in kids. 8th Biennial ANA Conference, RUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. 6. Paswan, V.K., Dutta, N., Pattanaik, A.K. and Narang, A. 2012. Effect of feeding raw Karanj cake on growth performance and nutrient utilization in Wistar rats. 8th Biennial ANA Conference, RUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. 7. Paswan, V.K., Dutta, N., Pattanaik, A.K. and Sharma, K. 2015. Comparative Nutritional Evaluation of Raw and detoxified karanj (Pongamia glabra) cake by In Vitro Gas Production Technique. Proceedings of 9th Biennial Animal Nutrition Association Conference, Guwahati, India. Jan 22-24, 2015. 8. Yadav, S.P. and Paswan, V.K. 2015. Dairy Animal Feeding Practices in Varanasi District of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Proceedings of 9th Biennial Animal Nutrition Association Conference, Guwahati, India. Jan 22-24, 2015. 9. Paswan, V.K., Dutta, N., Pattanaik, A.K. and Sharma, K. 2014. Carcass characteristics and meat quality in kids fed detoxified karanj (Pongamia glabra) cake. Proceedings of ISSGPU Conference, Shirwal, Maharashtra, India. Feb 21-22, 2014.

IV. Lead Papers 1. Paswan, V.K. and Dutta, N. 2016. Role of plant bioactives for improving health and productivity of animals. Proceedings of 10th Biennial Animal Nutrition Association Conference on Newer perspectives in animal nutrition research for augmenting animal productivity during November 09-11, 2016 at College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, India. pp 116-128. 2. Paswan, V.K., Meena, P. and Yadav, S.P. 2016. Rational use of unconventional feed resources for animal production and health. Proceedings of ANA Workshop- cum-symposium on Nutritional Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Animal Production and Health in Eastern Plain Zone at NDUAT, Faizabad, India on 23rd January, 2016. pp 12-18. 3. Paswan, V.K., Yadav, S.P., Rai, D.C. and Masud, S. 2015. Impact of Packaging and Branding on Marketing Strategies for Cattle Feed Products in Eastern UP: A Case Study. Proceedings of Research Conclave of World Packaging Congress on Packaging Strategies for Global Competitiveness. October 9-10, 2015, Mumbai, India. pp 13-17.

4. Sahoo, A. and Paswan, V.K. 2006. Animal feed factors contributing to human/animal health risk. Lead paper-International Symposium and 5th Annual Conference on ‘New Strategies for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses: An Integrated Veterinary and Medical Approach’ 12-14 Oct., 2006 by Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists at Palampur, India. Pp 33-38.

V. Book chapters 1. Singh, C.S. and Paswan, V.K. 2017. The Potential of Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.) Seeds for Development of Functional Foods. Advances in Seed Biology. Publisher: InTech Open. Edited by Jose C. Jimenez-Lopez. Pp 279-294. 2. Rai, D.C. and Paswan, V.K. 2013. Anti-Nutritional Factors in Feed and Fodders. In: Advances in Livestock Production and Management. Jaya Publishing House, Delhi, India. Pp 111–122. 3. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K. and Saroj. 2015. Effect of climate change on animal health. Environment and Health Research. Society for educational development and environmental research (SEDER), Varanasi India. Pp 180-186. ISBN: 978-81-909022-8-1.

VI. Popular articles 1. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K. and Yadav, S.P. 2017. Kukkut Paalan: Ek Labhkari Vyavsaya. Poultry Technology, 11 (10): 70-74. 2. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K. and Chaudhary, B.L. 2017. Pashuon me badhiyakaran ke laabh. Krishak Jagat 71 (35): 7. 3. Bhinchhar, B.K., Chaudhary, B.L. and Paswan, V.K. 2017. Pashuon ke liye varash bhar hara chara. Kheti Duniya. Pp 2. 4. Bhinchhar, B.K., Paswan, V.K. and Chaudhary, B.L. 2017. Kritrim Garbhadaan dwara nasl sudhar. Krishak Jagat 71 (35): 7. 5. Bhinchhar, B.K., Chaudhary, B.L. and Paswan, V.K. 2017. Oxytocin injection ke durupyog. Kheti Duniya, Pp 18. 6. Bhinchhar, B.K., Chaudhary, B.L., Paswan, V.K. and 2017. Kukkut Khad: Mahatv evam upyog. Krishak Aradhana, Pp 5. 7. Paswan, V.K. and Alok Jha. 2012. Adhik doodh utpadan ke liye dudharu pashuon ka aahar prabandhan. Pragati (Krishi Vigyan Sansthan Visheshank). 1 (1): 14-17. 8. Rai, D.C. and Paswan, V.K. 2013. Malviya moolyon ke pariprekshya mein gopalan evam dugdh utpadan ka mahatva. Pragya. 58 (2): 94-96. 9. Kumar, K., Zadbuke, S. S., Paswan, V.K., Sakthivel, P. C., Amrutkar S. A. and Singh, B. 2009. Safety and nutritive value of genetically modified feeds for animals. Dairy planner. 6 (2): 12-15.

VII. Practical Manuals

1. Practical Concepts of Animal Husbandry. 2019. By V. K. Paswan. 2. Quality Evaluation of Livestock Feed and Fodder. 2012. By V. K. Paswan, Alok Jha and D. C. Rai. 3. Practical Manual on Animal Husbandry Practices and Techniques. 2012. By V. K. Paswan, Alok Jha and D. P. Singh.