Dr. Sheikh Asraf Hossain

Research Scientist
Animal Nutrition group of NDDB, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Animal Production
Animal Physiology
Meat Science

Selected Publications

  1. Haque, N., M. Singh and S.A. Hossain, 2017. 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., (In Press). 10.1111/jpn.12674.
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  2. Sherasia, P.L., M.R. Garg, B.T. Phondba, S.A. Hossain and B.P. Patel, 2016. Milk production, methane emission, metabolic profile and drinking water use efficiency of lactating animals fed balanced rations. Anim. Nutr. Feed Technol., 16: 239-250.
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  3. Sherasia, P.L., B.T. Phondba, S.A. Hossain, B.P. Patel and M.R. Garg, 2016. Impact of feeding balanced rations on milk production, methane emission, metabolites and feed conversion efficiency in lactating cows. Indian J. Anim. Res., 50: 505-511.
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  4. Hussain, S.A., A. Srivastava, A. Tyagi, U.K. Shandilya and A. Kumar et al., 2016. Characterization of CLA-producing Butyrivibrio spp. reveals strain-specific variations. 3 Biotech, Vol. 6. 10.1007/s13205-016-0401-2.
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  5. 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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  6. Sherasia, P.L., M.R. Garg, B.T. Phondba and S.A. Hossain, 2015. Estimation of metabolizable energy, net energy-lactation and total digestible nutrients of some ruminant feedstuffs using in vitro gas production technique. Indian J. Dairy Sci., 68: 370-375.

  7. 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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  8. Sontakke, U.B., H. Kaur, A.K. Tyagi, M. Kumar, S.A. Hussain and S. Prusty, 2014. In vitro evaluation of rice bran lyso-phospholipids for its use in ruminant ration. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 31: 65-68.
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  9. Sontakke, U.B., H. Kaur, A. Tyagi, M. Kumar and A.H. Saikh, 2014. Effect of feeding rice bran lyso-phospholipids and rumen protected fat on feed intake, nutrient utilization and milk yield in crossbred cows. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 84: 998-1003.

  10. Garg, M.R., P.L. Sherasia, B.T. Phondb and S.A. Hossain, 2014. Effect of feeding a balanced ration on milk production, microbial nitrogen supply and methane emissions in field animals. Anim. Prod. Sci., 54: 1657-1661.
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  11. Haque, N., A. Ludri, S.A. Hossain and M. Ashutosh, 2013. Impact on hematological parameters in young and adult Murrah buffaloes exposed to acute heat stress. Buffalo Bull., 32: 321-326.
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  12. Rana, M.S., A. Tyagi, S.A. Hossain and A.K. Tyagi, 2012. Effect of tanniniferous Terminalia chebula extract on rumen biohydrogenation, ∆9-desaturase activity, CLA content and fatty acid composition in Longissimus dorsi muscle of kids. Meat Sci., 90: 558-563.
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  13. Hossain, S.A., S. Parnerkar, N. Haque, R.S. Gupta, D. Kumar and A.K. Tyagi, 2012. Influence of dietary supplementation of live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on nutrient utilization, ruminal and biochemical profiles of Kankrej calves. Int. J. Applied Anim. Sci., 1: 30-38.

  14. Haque, N., A. Ludri, S.A. Hossain and M. Ashutosh, 2012. Comparative studies on temperature threshold for heat shock protein 70 induction in young and adult Murrah buffaloes. J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., 96: 920-929.
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  15. Haque, N., A. Ludri, S.A. Hossain and M. Ashutosh, 2012. Alteration of metabolic profiles in young and adult Murrah buffaloes exposed to acute heat stress. Int. J. Applied Anim. Sci., 1: 23-29.

  16. Haque, N., A. Hossain, M. Kumar, V. Kumar and A.K. Tyagi, 2012. Phytase: Their biochemistry, physiology and application in poultry. Int. J. Livest. Res., 2: 30-41.
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  17. Das, T.K., V. Mani, H. Kaur, N. Kewalramani and S. De et al., 2012. Effect of vitamin E supplementation on arsenic induced oxidative stress in goats. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 89: 61-66.
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  18. Tyagi, A., A.K. Tyagi, R.R.B. Singh and S.A. Hossain, 2011. Designing milk and meat products with enhanced Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) content: A review. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 28: 1-17.

  19. Kumar, M., H. Kaur, S.A. Hossain, U.B. Sontakke, A. Tyagi and G. Chandra, 2011. Role of copper and zinc supplementation on immunity of animals exposed to lead and cadmium: A review. Wayamba J. Anim. Sci., 3: 85-91.

  20. Hossain, S.A., N. Haque, M. Kumar, U.B. Sontakke and A.K. Tyagi, 2011. Mycotoxins residues in poultry product: Their effect on human health and control. Wayamba J. Anim. Sci., 3: 92-96.

  21. Haque, N. and S.A.S. Hossain, 2011. Genetically modified crops (GMC): Their safety and wholesomeness in livestock. Int. J. Agro Vet. Med. Sci., 5: 556-563.
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  22. Haque, N. and S.A. Hossain, 2011. Melatonin: It's role in seasonality and breeding in farm animals-a review. Wayamba J. Anim. Sci., 3: 140-148.
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