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Dr. Mahendra Singh

Professor and Head
National Dairy Research Institute, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute

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Biography

Dr. Mahendra Singh is currently working as Principal Scientist at National Dairy Research Institute, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from same Institute. His main area of interest related to Animal and Veterinary Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. His main area of expertise includes Lactation, Endorcinology, Milk production Management, Mastitis, and Heat Stress. He has published 23 research articles in international journals, and more than 128 research articles in national journals, 40 popular articles, 2 manuals, 12 technical books, 7 chapters in books, 139 papers/abstracts presented in seminar/workshops/symposium.

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Milk Production Management
62%
Animal Physiology
90%
Dairy Production
75%
Animal Husbandry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
85
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Mishra, S.M., A.K. Roy, S. Mahendra, I.D. Gupta, 2020. Effect of certain plasma hormones, metabolites, milk α-lactalbumin and lactoferrin on the persistency of lactation in Sahiwal cattle. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 9: 2279-2290.
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  2. Kushwah, N., V. Upadhyay, A. Roy and M. Singh, 2020. Incidence, causes and treatment of ketosis in lactating bovines. Int. J. Livest. Res., 10.5455/ijlr.20200317053918.
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  3. Para, I.A., M.A. Shah, M. Punetha, A.H. Dar and A. Rautela et al., 2019. Feed fortification of periparturient Murrah buffaloes with dietary yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) elevates metabolic and fertility indices under field conditions. Biol. Rhythm Res., (In Press). 10.1080/09291016.2018.1557834.
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  4. Kuri, P., P. Kumar, N. Kumar, A. Aggarwal and M. Singh, 2019. Effect of poly-herbal mixture supplementation during post partum period on feed intake and reproductive performance of Sahiwal cows. Ind. Jour. of Anim. Nutr. 10.5958/2231-6744.2019.00006.9.
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  5. Aggarwal, A., M.R. Dar, Preeti, M. Singh and P. Kumar et al., 2019. Physiological changes and blood flow in different breeds of dairy cows during different seasons. Biol. Rhythm Res. 10.1080/09291016.2019.1627642.
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  6. Yadav, P.S., R. Sharma, S.S. Lathwal and M. Singh, 2018. Acoustic features of vocalization as a tool for estrus detection in Murrah buffaloes. Biol. Rhythm Res., 49: 495-501.
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  7. Thakur, S., M. Singh, G.K. Aseri, A. Verma and S.S. Khan, 2018. Isolation and characterization of mastitis pathogens and milk composition changes in Murrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) during winter season. Indian J. Anim. Res., 52: 276-280.
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  8. Tamboli, P., R. Chandra, M. Singh, A. Chaurasiya and B. Sharma, 2018. Milking temperament influence on production performance and plasma hormones in sahiwal cows. Indian J. Curr. Micrbiol. Applied Sci., 7: 1283-1289.
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  9. Sharma, R., P. Yadav, M. Dar, T. Parkunan, P. Singh, M. Singh and M. Ashutosh, 2018. Reproductive performance as affected by mastitis in lactating crossbred cows. Int. J. Livestock Res., 8: 92-98.
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  10. Sharma, R., P. Singh, M.R. Dar, T. Parkunan, P. Singh, M. Singh and M. Ashutosh, 2018. Reproductive performance as affected by mastitis in lactating dairy cows. Int. J. Livest. Res., 8: 92-98.
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  11. Punetha, M., A.K. Roy, H.M. Ajithakumar, I.A. Para, D. Gupta, M. Singh and J. Bharati, 2018. Immunomodulatory effects of probiotics and prilled fat supplementation on immune genes expression and lymphocyte proliferation of transition stage Karan Fries cows. Vet. world, 11: 209-214.
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  12. Para, I.R., M. Singh, M. Punetha, A.H. Dar, M.A. Naik, A.S. Teli and D. Gupta, 2018. Milk production and feed efficiencies as affected by dietary yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplementation during the transition period in Murrah buffaloes. Biol. Rhythm Res., 10.1080/09291016.2018.1490869.
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  13. Jingar, S.C., M. Singh, A.K. Roy, P. Lawania, A. Kumar and H.L. Bugaliya, 2018. Influence of temperature humidity index and dry period on incidence of mastitis in cattle and buffaloes. Int. J. Adv. Biol. Res., 8: 162-164.
  14. Haque, N., M. Singh and S.A. Hossain, 2018. The influence of a modified micro-environment on stress and milk production through the plasminogen-plasmin system in Murrah buffaloes during the hot-humid season. Vet. Arhiv, 88: 201-213.
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  15. Haque, N., M. Singh and S.A. Hossain, 2018. Improved milk production through PG–PL system by provision of in‐house shelter management in lactating Murrah buffaloes during winter season. J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., 102: 166-174.
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  16. Dar, M.R., M. Singh, R. Sharma, S. Thakur, A.A. Sheikh and S.A. Bhat, 2018. Bovine fertility as regulated by sperm binding proteins: A review. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 13: 6-13.
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  17. Ajithakumar, H.M., M. Singh, M. Punetha, A. Sarangi, B. Patel and M.D. Rayees, 2018. Augmentation of productive performance of murrah buffaloes fed with prilled fat and yeast culture in periparturient period. Int. J. Livest. Res., 8: 52-58.
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  18. Sharma, S., M. Singh, A.K. Roy and H.M. Kumar, 2017. Plasma lipid and haematological profile during transition period in Murrah buffaloes supplemented with prilled fat. Indian J. Anim. Res., 51: 85-88.
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  19. Sharma, R., M. Ashutosh, P. Singh, S. Pandita and M. Singh, 2017. Inflammatory mediators and hormonal changes in subclinical and clinically affected mastitis cows. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci., 6: 620-627.
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  20. Sharma, R., M. Ashutosh, P. Singh, S. Pandita and M. Singh, 2017. Inflammatory mediators and hormonal changes in subclinical and clinically affected mastitis cows. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 6: 620-627.
  21. Roy A.K., M. Singh and B.S.B. Kumar, 2017. Effect of extended photoperiod on certain plasma hormones, growth and puberty of buffalo heifers. Bharteey Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, 32: 224-227.
  22. Kaur, J., S.S. Thakur and M. Singh, 2017. Nutritional value of Phalaris minor seeds and its comparison with conventional cereal grains for livestock feeding. Indian J. Anim. Res., 51: 887-891.
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  23. Jingar, S.K., A.K. Roy and P. Lawania, 2017. Induction of estrus in acyclic does under field conditions. Bharteey Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, 32: 123-124.
  24. Jingar, S.C., M. Singh, P. Lawania, A.K. Roy and A. Kumar, 2017. Year-wise effect on the incidence of mastitis in cattle and Murrah buffaloes. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 6: 2725-2728.
  25. Jingar, S.C., M. Singh, P. Lawania, A.K. Roy and A. Kumar, 2017. Effect of year wise on incidence of mastitis in crossbred, indigenous cattle and Murrah buffaloes. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 6: 2725-2728.
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  26. Haque, N., A.S.K. Hossain and M. Singh, 2017. Effect of management practices on milk yield and composition of lactating murrah buffaloes during different seasons bull. Env. Pharmacol. Life Sci., 6: 447-450.
  27. Ajithakumar, H.M., M. Singh, S. Sharma, M. Punitha, S.S. Khan and B. Patel, 2017. Effect of prilled fat and yeast supplementation on milk production, fatty acid profile and economics of feeding in murrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 6: 1757-1767.
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  28. Thakur, S., M. Singh, G.K. Aseri, A. Verma and S.S. Khan, 2016. Isolation and characterization of mastitis pathogens and milk compositon changes in Murrah buffaloes (bubalus bubalis) during winter season. Indian J. Anim. Res., 10.18805/ijar.11320.
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  29. Singh, M., G. Yadav, A.K. Roy and S. Thakur, 2016. Effect of prill fat supplementation on plasma hormones and productive performances in crossbred cows. Indian J. Traditional Knowledge, 15: 292-296.
  30. Singh, M., A. Aggarwal and S. Mallick, 2016. Effect of milking behavior on circulatory hormones and milk production in lactating Murrah buffaloes. Indian J. Anim. Res., 50: 123-128.
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  31. Sharma, S., M. Singh, A.K. Roy and S. Thakur, 2016. Effect of prepartum fat supplementation on feed intake, energy balance and milk production in Murrah buffaloes. Vet. World, 9: 256-259.
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  32. Sharma, S. and M. Singh, 2016. Plasma Lipid and Haematological Profile During Transition Period in Murrah Buffaloes Supplemented with Prilled Fat. Indian J. Anim. Res., 10.18805/ijar.9637.
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  33. Roy, A.K., M. Singh, P. Kumar and B.S.B. Kumar, 2016. Effect of extended photoperiod during winter on growth and onset of puberty in Murrah buffalo heifers. Vet. World, 9: 216-221.
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  34. Khan, S., M. Singh, R.K. Mehla, S. Thakur and B.S. Meena, 2016. Plasma hormones and milk production performances in early lactation buffaloes supplemented with a mixture of prilled fat, sweetener and toxin binder. Biotechnol. Anim. Husbandry 32: 15-26.
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  35. Japheth, K.P., R.K. Mehla, M. Singh, A.K. Gupta, R. Das, P. Bharti and T. Chandrasekar, 2016. Optimization of dry period in Karan Fries cow. Vet. World, 9: 648-652.
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  36. Haque, N., M. Singh and S.A. Hossain, 2016. Up-regulation of milk secretion with modified microclimate through manipulating plasminogen-plasmin system in Murrah buffaloes during hot dry season. Int. J. Biometeorol., 60: 1819-1828.
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  37. Haque, N., M. Singh and S.A. Hossain, 2016. Up-regulation of milk secretion with modified microclimate through manipulating Plasminogen-Plasmin system in Murrah buffaloes during hot dry season. Int. J. Biometrol. 10.1007/s00484-016-1169-0.
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  38. Gnanasekar, R., M. Singh, A.K. Roy, H.M. Ajithakumar and S. Thakur, 2016. Plasma hormones, lipid profile and productive performance during early lactation in crossbred cows supplemented with prilled fat. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 33: 399-403.
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  39. Yadav, G., A.K. Roy and M. Singh, 2015. Effect of prilled fat supplementation on milk production performance of crossbred cows. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 32: 133-138.
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  40. Singh, M., A.K. Roy and S. Sharma, 2015. Augmentation of Milk Production by Supplementing Bypass Fat in Dairy Animals. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 10: 476-488.
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  41. Nayeem, M.A., A. Singh, A.B. Arif and M. Singh, 2015. Technology for manufacturing of weigh bear by incorporating malt wort. Allahabad Farmer, 1: 34-37.
  42. Haque, N., M. Singh and S.A. Hossain, 2015. PA-PG-PL System in Dairy Animals and its Significance: A Review. Int. J. Dairy Sci., 10: 95-106.
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  43. Chaudhari, B.K. and M. Singh, 2015. Relationship between udder, skin and milk temperature in lactating Murrah buffaloes during the hot-humid season. Buffalo Bull., 34: 181-188.
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  44. Naik, S.V., M. Singh and H.D. Sharma, 2014. Short term changes in plasma hormones, metabolites, milk yield and physiological responses in epinephrine administrated cows. J. Bio. Innov., 3: 63-72.
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  45. Jingar, S., R.K. Mehla, Singh, M and A.K. Roy, 2014. Lactation curve pattern and prediction of milk production performance in crossbred cows. J. Vet. Med., 10.1155/2014/814768.
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  46. Jamara, M.S., R.K. Mehla, M. Singh, M.M. Ali and N. Chouhan, 2014. Effect of the fed shatavari (asparagus racemosus) on body weight and puberty of sahiwal heifers. Int. J. Agric. Sci. Vet. Med., 2: 64-67.
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  47. Singh, M., B.K. Chaudhari, J.K. Singh, A.K. Singh and P.K. Maurya, 2013. Effects of thermal load on buffalo reproductive performance during summer season. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 1-8.
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  48. Singh, S.P., R.K. Mehla and M. Singh, 2012. Plasma hormones, metabolites, milk production and cholesterol levels in murrah buffaloes fed with asparagus racemosus in transition and postpartum period. Trop. Anim. health Prod., 44: 1827-1832.
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  49. Chaudhari, B.K., J.K. Singh, M. Singh, P.K. Maurya and A.K. Singh, 2012. Management of reproductive performance in buffalo during summer season. Wayamba J. Anim. Sci., 2012: 499-512.
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  50. Singhal, K.K., A.K. Tyagi, Y.S. Rajput, M. Singh, H. Kaur, T. Perez and G.F. Hartnell, 2011. Feed intake, milk production and composition of crossbred cows fed with insect-protected Bollgard II® cottonseed containing Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab proteins. Animal, 5: 1769-1773.
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  51. Prasad, J. and M. Singh, 2010. Milk production and hormonal changes in Murrah buffaloes administered recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST). Agric. Biol. J. North Am., 1: 1325-1327.
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  52. Prasad, J. and M. Singh, 2010. Effect of bromocryptine on hormones and milk secretion in Murrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Animal, 4: 772-776.
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  53. Aggarwal, A. and M. Singh, 2010. Hormonal changes in heat-stressed Murrah buffaloes under two different cooling systems. Buffalo Bull., 29: 1-6.
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  54. Aggarwal, A. and M. Singh, 2009. Changes in Hormonal Levels During Early Lactation in Summer Calving Cows kept under mist cooling system. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 26: 337-340.
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  55. Aggarwal, A. and M. Singh, 2008. Changes in skin and rectal temperature in lactating buffaloes provided with showers and wallowing during hot-dry season. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 40: 223-228.
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  56. Shailja and M. Singh, 2004. Post milking teat dip effect on somatic cell count, milk production and composition in cows and buffaloes. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 15: 1517-1522.
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  57. Aggarwal, A and S. Mahendra, 2004. Physiological response, milk production and composition in crossbred cows with and without mister system during hot-humid season. Egyp. J. Dairy Sci., 32: 175-186.
  58. Singh, M. and R.S. Ludri, 2002. Milk production, blood metabolites and circulatory levels of hormones in crossbred goats. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 15: 963-967.
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  59. Singh, M. and R.S. Ludri, 2001. Somatic cell counts in Marrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) during different stages of lactation, parity and season. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 41: 189-192.
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  60. Singh, M. and R.S. Ludri, 2001. Influence of stages of lactation, parity and season on somatic cell counts in cows. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 14: 1775-1780.
  61. Singh, M. and A. Aggarwal, 2001. Effect of oxytocin administration on certain minerals in the milk of buffaloes (bubalus bubalis). Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 14: 1523-1526.
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  62. Prasad, J. and M. Singh, 2001. Somatic cell counts in milk of buffaloes administered oxytocin during early lactation. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 14: 684-692.
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  63. Singh, M., R.P. Singh and O. Singh, 2000. Artificial induction of lactation in cattle and buffaloes suffering from reproductive disorders. Indian Vet. J., 77: 237-249.
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  64. Singh, M. and R.S. Ludri, 2000. Plasma prolactin, blood metabolites and milk production in bromocryptine-treated crossbred goats. Small Ruminant Res., 35: 255-262.
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  65. Das, M. and M. Singh, 2000. Variation in blood leukocytes, somatic cell count, yield and composition of milk of crossbred goats. Small Ruminant Res., 35: 169-174.
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  66. Singh, M. and R.S. Ludri, 1999. Immediate effect of bromocryptine on plasma hormone concentrations during early lactation in crossbred goats. Small Rumin. Res., 31: 141-147.
  67. Singh, M and R.S. Ludri, 1999. Plasma prolactin, blood metabolites and yield and composition of milk during early lactation in goats following administration of bromocryptine. Asian- Australas. J. Anim. Sci., 12: 585-589.
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  68. Sara, A. and M. Singh, 1998. Plasma hormones, blood metabolites, milk yield and composition in early lactation of buffaloes treated with bromocryptine. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 11: 368-374.
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  69. Singh, M., G.S. Varma and R.S. Ludri, 1997. Induction of lactation in goat heifer-A case report. Ind. Vet. J., 74: 981-982.
  70. Singh, M., 1997. Serum immunoglobulin levels in Murrah buffaloes (Bubalus Bubalis) Injected with steroid hormone. Ind. J. Anim. Prod. Manage., 13: 39-42.
  71. Singh, M., 1997. Plasma progesterone levels in hormonally induced lactation in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Ind. Vet. J., 74: 652-654.
  72. Dang, A.K., M. Sing and R.S. Ludri, 1997. Artificial induction of lactation a review. Agric. Rev., 18: 201-211.
  73. Singh, M., R.S. Ludri and S. Nair, 1995. Circulatory level of some hormones in tharparkar heifer artificially induced into lactation. Ind. J. Anim. Prod. Manage., 11: 54-57.
  74. Singh, M., 1995. Mammary gland development and milk compositional changes in hormonally induced lactating buffaloes. Ind. J. Dairy Sci., 48: 216-222.
  75. Singh, M., S. Nair, R.S. Ludri and R. Seth, 1994. Yield and compositional changes in milk of tharparkar heifer induced into lactation. Ind. Vet. J., 71: 524-525.
  76. Singh, M., R.S. Ludri and S. Nair, 1994. Minerals in milk and plasma of buffaloes treated with a slow release formulation of bovine somatotropin. Ind. J. Dairy Sci., 47: 708-711.
  77. Singh, M and M.L. Madan, 1992. Prostaglandin's and buffalo reproduction- A review. Agric. Rev., 12: 107-114.
  78. Bachman, K.C., D.H. Wilfond, H.H. Head, C.J. Wilcox and M. Singh, 1992. Milk yields and hormone concentrations of holstein cows in response to sometribove (somatotropin) treatment during the dry period. J. Dairy Sci., 75: 1883-1890.
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  79. Ludri, R.S., R.C. Upadhyay and M. Singh, 1989. Milk production in lactating buffalo receiving recombinantly produced bovine somatotropin. J. Dairy Sci., 72: 2283-2287.
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  80. Singh, M and M.L. Madan, 1988. Postpartum plasma prostaglandin (PGF) levels and short terms variations during oestrus in buffaloes. Ind. J. Anim. Sci., 58: 424-427.
  81. Ludri, R.S and M. Singh, 1988. Efficiency of milk production in crossbred cows during summer and winter seasons. Int. J. Anim. Sci, 4: 52-55.
  82. Singh, M and M.L. Madan, 1987. Testosterone profile among buffaloes. Farm. Anim., 2: 74-77.
  83. Ludri, R.S and M. Singh, 1987. Milk-production, dry-matter and water-consumption of crossbred cows milked with and without oxytocin. Ind. J. Anim. Sci., 57: 778-780.
  84. Ludri, R.S and M. Singh, 1987. Feed and water intakes and milk-production by crossbred cows during summer. Ind. J. Anim. Sci., 57: 1310-1313.
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  85. Singh, M and M.L. Madan, 1985. Plasma testosterone during oestrus cycle and postpartum period among buffaloes. Ind. J. Anim. Reprod., 6: 13-16.