Editorial Board Members

Dr. D. Rangnekar

( M.V.Sc., Ph.D.)

Specialisation: Animal Nutrition

Ex-Consultant Bhartiya Agro Industries Foundation and National Dairy Development Board

After completing his M. V. Sc. And Ph. D. in Animal Nutrition from IVRI he worked with large organizations like Amul, Cyanamid India and BAIF. He has also been a consultant to the Indian Council of Scientific Research and National Dairy Development Board, Anand; as well as International organizations like the FAO and the World Bank.

Prof. K.M.L. Pathak

( M.V.Sc., Ph.D )

Specialisation: Veterinary Parasitology

Chairman, ICFA Working Group on Animal Health

Prof K.M.L.Pathak is a Veterinary and Animal Scientist of National and International repute with more than 39 years of working experience in premier institutes in India and abroad. He did his B.V.Sc.&A.H.(Hons.); M. V. Sc. and Ph.D. from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. He obtained Post- Doc in Biotechnology from University of Salford, UK. He distinguishably served as Deputy Director General (AS), ICAR and Vice – Chancellor, DUVASU, Mathura. He has both bench work and administrative, financial and managerial experience especially in frontier areas of veterinary & animal science. He has got one patent, authored more than 132 publications and seven books. He is recipient of several Awards and Honours including Doctor of Science from two prestigious Veterinary Universities, Life – time Achievements Award, ICAR Gold Medal, Distinguished Veterinarian Award, Agriculture Leadership Award and Best University Teacher Award. He has been President of National Academy of Veterinary Sciences. He is the Fellow of NAAS, NAVS, IAAVR and UPAAS. He has represented the country in several International Fora in more than 20 countries.

Dr. D. Swarup

( M.V.Sc., Ph.D )

Specialisation: Veterinary Medicine

Ex-Director, ICAR- Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Mathura (UP), India

Having completed his M.V.Sc. and then a Ph.D in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Swarup has over 3 decades of experience working with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. He has been member and chairman of various committees of the Central Government and State Governments. He has been editor of the Indian Journal of Veterinary medicine and is associated with several other prestigious Publications and has been president of the Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine. Recipient of several awards and honours including ICAR- Hariom Ashram Trust Award, Shri Ram Lal Agarwal National Gold Medal.

Dr. A. Samad

( M.V.Sc., Ph.D.)

Specialisation: Veterinary Medicine

Ex- Dean and Director Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University

Dr. Abdul Samad completed M.V.Sc. from Bombay Veterinary College and Ph.D. from the University of Guelph Canada. Educationist and researcher superannuated as Dean and Director of Instructions Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University. Currently, he is the founder Director of Vetware Private Limited and also guiding the portal.

Dr. S. Kulkarni

( M.V.Sc., Ph.D )

Specialisation: Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

Ex-Associate Dean, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir

Dr. Kulkarni has M.V.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Vet. Physiology and Biochemistry, with an additional course in Journalism and Public Communication. He has authored several research papers and manuals and brings his experience in Climatology and Migration studies to the team.

Dr. K. Shingal

[ M.V.Sc., N.D.B.P. (IVRI), FDA Approved ]

Specialisation: Microbiology

Former Regional Joint Commissioner of Animal Husbandry, Government of Maharashtra State

With an M.V.Sc. and an M.S. in Microbiology, Dr. Shingal held many positions with the Department of Animal Husbandry in Maharashtra, including Deputy Commissioner of Animal Husbandry (Virology) and Regional Joint Commissioner of Animal Husbandry, Latur. Dr. Shingal now runs a very popular blog and YouTube Channel. He is currently Inquiry Officer at the government of Maharashtra.

Dr. M. Srivastava

( M.V.Sc., Ph.D.)

Specialisation: Veterinary medicine

Assistant Professor & I/c Head Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Science and Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura

Dr. M. Srivastava has completed his M.V.Sc. and Ph. D. in Vet. Medicine, Ethics, and Jurisprudence. He is an assistant professor at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mathura. He has several research articles and clinical articles to his credit.

Dr. S. Gaikwad

( B.V.Sc. & A.H. )

Specialisation: – Dairy Management

Extension Officer, Govind Dairy Phaltan

Dr. S. Gaikwad is an Extension Officer with Govind Dairy, Phaltan, with work on low cost loose housing farms, hydroponic fodder production, and other innovative dairy farming methods. He has been awarded the Best Extension officer award in the year 2013. He brings to the team his experience in the Indian Dairy Industry.

Dr. V. Muley

( M.V.Sc. )

Specialisation: Veterinary medicine

HEAD (Marketing)- Veterinary Division at Vetoquinol India Animal Health P. Ltd, Mumbai

Dr. Vijay Muley completed his M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine from the Maharashtra Animal & Fisheries Science University, Nagpur. He was awarded Gold Medal for ranking 1st in the Order of Merit in 2003. He is currently Heading Marketing and Technical role for Veterinary Division at Vetoquinol India Animal Health P. Ltd, Mumbai. Dr.Muley previously worked with reputed organization like Zoetis India limited as Head-Technical Ruminants and Group Product Manager with Alembic and Wockhardt Animal Health. With over a decade of experience in Animal Health Pharmaceuticals. He brings valuable insights to the IndianCattle team from the Animal Health Industry perspective.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

( M.V.Sc.)

Specialisation: Animal Nutrition

Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition at PGIVER, Jaipur

Dr. Rajesh Kumar has completed his M.V.Sc in Animal Nutrition. He is a Teaching Associate at PGIVER College, Jaipur. He has authored numerous research papers, review articles, manuals and blogs in English and Hindi. He has trained more than five hundred farmers in the field of productivity enhancement in livestock.

Dr. M. Khan

( M.V.Sc. )

Specialisation: Veterinary Information Technology

IT Consultant at IndianCattle

Guide the team in social marketing and technical coordination

Er. R. Kusat

( ME CMPN )

Specialisation: Information Technology

Assistant Manager at IndianCattle

Her responsibility includes supervision of the team, website development and coordination with the Trust, consultants and Editorial Board.