Dr. Yasir Afzal Beigh
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Dr. Yasir Afzal Beigh

Assistant Professor
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, India

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Animal Behaviour
62%
Animal Feeding
90%
Animal Growth
75%
Animal Ecology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
6
Articles
35
Abstracts
70

Selected Publications

  1. Sheikh, G.G., D. Masood, S.A. Bhat, A.M. Ganai, Y. Afzal and S. Mir, 2018. Postprandial changes in rumen microflora and fermentation pattern in sheep fed paddy straw based complete feed supplemented with probiotics mix. Int. J. Livestock Res., 8: 265-275.
  2. Mir, S.H., A. Haider, A. Ahmed, A.M. Ganai and Y. Afzal, 2018. Effect of season on diet composition, dry matter intake and digestibility in adult sheep grazed on sub-alpine pastures of Kashmir Valley. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 35: 53-58.
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  3. Mehboob, S., A.M. Ganai, G.G. Sheikh, D. Masood, M.A. Bhat, Y. Afzal and H.A. Ahmad, 2018. Performance and nutrient utilization of cross-bred sheep fed yeast and herb supplemented paddy straw based complete feed. J. Pharm. Phytochem., 7: 340-344.
  4. Masood, D., A.M. Ganai, G.G. Sheikh, J. Farooq, Y.A. Beigh and A. Ishfaq, 2018. Effect of feeding graded levels of apple pomace on nutrient utilisation, rumen fermentation and haemato-biochemistry in crossbred calves. Indian J. Anim. Res., 52: 1000-1004.
  5. Hassan, S., A.M. Ganai, Y.A. Beigh, J. Farooq, A.A. Khan, H.A. Ahmad and D. Masood, 2018. Study on available feed resources, feeding practices and nutritional status of horses in district Budgam of Kashmir valley India valleyia. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 88: 1299-1304.
  6. Bhat, A.R., A.M. Ganai, A. Ishfaq, Y.A. Beigh,G.G. Sheikh and D. Masood, 2018. In-vitro effect of Artemisia absinthium (Titween) on digestibility and rumen parameters of small ruminants. Indian J. Anim. Res., 52: 579-582.
  7. Bhat, A.R., A. Ishfaq, A.M. Ganai, Y.A. Beigh, G.G. Sheikh and D. Masood, 2018. Effect of artemisia absinthium (Titween) on nutrient intake, digestibility, nutrient balance and blood biochemical of sheep. Indian J. Anim. Res., 52: 1010-1013.
  8. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai, H.A. Ahmad and M. Danish, 2018. Studies on body biometrics of lambs fed complete diet supplemented without and with exogenous fibrolytic enzymes cocktail. Haryana Vet., 57: 161-165.
  9. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai, G.G. Sheikh, M.S. Mir and U. Amin, 2018. Haematological response of crossbred lambs fed complete diets supplemented withexogenous fibrolytic enzymes cocktail or Artemisia absinthium. Indian J. Anim. Nutr. 35: 115-120.
  10. Beigh, Y.A., A. M. Ganai, H.A. Ahmad, A. Ishfaq, M. Danish and M. Farukh, 2018. Effect of supplementation of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) herb and exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on growth of lambs. Indian J. Small Ruminants, 24: 259-263.
  11. Sheikh, G.G., A.M. Ganai, H.A. Ahmad,Y. Afzal, U. Amin and M. Ahmad, 2017. Effect of supplementation of probiotics in paddy straw based complete ration on performance and economics of feeding in lambs. Indian J. Anim. Nutr, 34: 382-388.
  12. Sheikh, G.G., A.M. Ganai, A. Ishfaq, Y. Afzal and H.A. Ahmad, 2017. In vitro effect of probiotic mix and fibrolytic enzyme mixture on digestibility of paddy straw. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci., 5: 260-266.
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  13. Fayaz, S., A.M. Ganie, B.A. Mir, Z. Iqbal and I. Amin et al., 2017. Assessment of metabolic profiling of dairy animals found in field conditions of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 6: 2252-2257.
  14. Bhat, A.R., A.M. Ganai, A. Ishfaq, Y.A. Beigh, G.G. Sheikh and D. Masood, 2017. In-vitro effect of Artemisia absinthium (Titween) on digestibility and rumen parameters of small ruminants. Indian J. Anim. Res., .
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  15. Bhat, A.R., A.M. Ganai, A. Ishfaq, D. Masood, G.G. Sheikh and Y.A. Beigh, 2017. Effects of Mentha piperita on in vitro fermentation and digestibility of complete rations for small ruminants. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 34: 173-177.
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  16. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai, H.A. Ahmad, I. Ahmad, U. Amin, M.S. Mir and D. Masood, 2017. Effect of supplementation of feed additives alone and in combination on liver function test profile in crossbred lambs fed oats straw based complete diet. Indian J. Vet. Anim. Sci. Res., 46: 1128-1133.
  17. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai, G.G. Sheikh, H. A. Ahmad, S. Bilal, U. Amin and M.S. Mir, 2017. Effect of feeding complete diet supplemented with feed additives alone and in combination on nutritional and hepatorenal function test profile in crossbred lambs. Haryana Vet., 56: 58-62.
  18. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai and S. Muzamil, 2017. Effect of feeding complete diet supplemented with exogenous fibrolytic enzyme cocktail or Artemisia absinthium L. herb alone and in combination on energy metabolic profile of lambs. Exploratory Anim. Med. Res., 7: 53-57.
  19. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai and H.A. Ahmad, 2017. Prospects of complete feed system in ruminant feeding: A review. Vet. World, 10: 424-437.
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  20. Beigh, Y.A. and A.M. Ganai, 2017. Potential of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) herb for use as additive in livestock feeding: A review. Pharma Innov. J., 6: 176-187.
  21. Qureshi, S., M.T. Banday, I. Shakeel, S. Adil, M.S. Mir, Y.A. Beigh and U. Amin, 2016. Histomorphological studies of broiler chicken fed diets supplemented with either raw or enzyme treated dandelion leaves and fenugreek seeds. Vet. World, 9: 269-275.
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  22. Medhi, D., N.A. Bhat and Y. Afzal, 2016. Evaluation of mulberry tree leaves based diets in Corriedale lambs. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 86: 1306-1310.
  23. Ahmed, H.A., A.M. Ganai, Y. A. Beigh, G.G. Sheikh and P.A. Reshi, 2016. Performance of growing sheep on azolla based diets. Indian J. Anim. Res., 50: 721-724.
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  24. Ganai, A.M. and Y. Afzal, 2015. Effect of replacement of concentrate mixture in complete ration with graded levels of leaf meal on growth performance and nutrient utilization in sheep. Vet. Practitioner, 16: 304-307.
  25. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai and H.A. Ahmad, 2015. Utilisation of apple pomace as livestock feed: A review. Indian J. Small Rumin., 21: 165-179.
  26. Beigh, Y.A., A.M. Ganai and H.A. Ahmad, 2015. Effect of replacement of concentrate mixture with leaf meal on wool characteristics of lambs. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 32: 40-44.
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  27. Ahmed, H.A., A.M. Ganai, Y. Afzal, P.A. Reshi and G.G. Sheikh, 2015. Palatability and nutritive value of alpine pasture in Kashmir valley. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 32: 110-112.
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  28. Medhi, D., S.H. Bhat, H.A. Ahmed and Y. Afzal, 2014. Nutritional status of pregnant cows in district Kupwara of Kashmir valley. Indian J. Anim. Res., 48: 571-574.
  29. Medhi, D., A.M. Ganai, H.A. Ahmad and Y.A. Beigh, 2014. Effect of inclusion of formaldehyde treated mustard oil cake in diets on performance on Corriedale lambs. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 31: 239-244.
  30. Kashoo, Z.A., M. Mehdi, F. Ahmad and Y. Afzal, 2014. Improving productive performance of crossbred cattle in cold arid conditions of Kargil through UMMB supplementation. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 84: 320-322.
  31. Beigh, Y.A. and A.M. Ganai, 2014. Effect of feeding graded levels of leaf meal on digestibility, clinical chemistry and rumen fermentation of lambs. Anim. Nutri. Feed Technol., 14: 549-562.
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  32. Khan, A.A., A.A. Dar, H.M. Khan, M.S. Mir, A.A. Malik and Y. Afzal, 2013. Status of livestock production in Gurez valley of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Indian J. Hill Framing, 26: 54-58.
  33. Bhat, S.H., F.A Mattoo, D. Medhi, H.A. Ahmed, Y. Afzal and P.A Reshi, 2013. Nutritional status of growing calves in district Kupwara of Kashmir valley. Indian J. Anim. Res., 47: 40-44.
  34. Athar, H., Y. Afzal, A.Q. Mir and M.A. Gazi, 2013. Dietary management of urolithiasis in dogs. Raksha Tech. Rev., 2: 20-23.
  35. Reshi, P.A., F. A. Mattoo, H.A. Ahmad, A.M. Ganai, S.H. Bhat and Y. Afzal, 2012. Macro and micro-mineral status of feeds and fodders in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 29: 73-76.
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  36. Mohanta, R.K., Y. Afzal, S.K. Behera and A.K. Garg, 2012. Bio-safety concerns of transgenic feeds. Livestock Line, 5: 14-18.
  37. Mircha, R., K. Dua, S.S. Randhawa, Y. Afzal and A.Q. Mir, 2012. Feeding, supplementation status and common health problems of dairy animals in Moga district of Punjab. Indian J. Anim. Res., 46: 193-195.
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  38. Bhat, S.H., F.A. Mattoo, D. Medhi, H.A. Ahmad and Y. Afzal, 2012. Nutritional status of dairy cattle in Kupwara district of Kashmir. Indian J. Field Vet., 7: 67-70.
  39. Bhat, N.A., D. Medhi and Y. Afzal, 2012. In vitro digestibility of mulberry tree leaves containing diets. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 29: 238-242.
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  40. Athar, H., Y. Afzal, A.Q. Mir and M.A. Gazi, 2012. Dietary management of urolithiasis in dogs. Raksha Tech. Rev., 2: 20-23.
  41. Mohanta, R.K., Y. Afzal, S. Katule and H.A. Thube, 2011. Determination of microbial protein synthesis in ruminants by purine derivatives. Livestock Line, 4: 12-16.
  42. Hussain, S., F. Ahmad, H.A. Ahmad and Y. Afzal, 2011. Nutritional and reproductive status of heifers in district Kupwara of Kashmir valley. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 28: 385-390.
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  43. Behera, S.K., R.K. Mohanta and Y. Afzal, 2011. Dietary management of liver disorders in animals. Livestock Line, 4: 12-14.
  44. Afzal, Y., R.K. Mohanta and A.A. Dar, 2011. Nutritional strategies to combat gastrointestinal parasitism in livestock. Livestock Int., 15: 4-7.
  45. Afzal, Y., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai and D. Medhi, 2011. Biotechnological implication (Transgenic crops) in animal feeding. Livestock Feed Trends, 9: 8-14.
  46. Mohanta, R.K., Y. Afzal, S.K. Behera and S.K. Sirohi, 2010. Role of bypass nutrients in dairy animal nutrition. Livestock Feed Trends, 7: 35-40.
  47. Mohanta, R.K., Y. Afzal, S.K. Behera and S.K. Sirohi, 2010. Bypass fat: A dietary need for dairy animals. Dairy Planner, 6: 15-16.
  48. Ahmad, H.A., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai, K.H. Bulbul, A. Hafiz and Y. Afzal, 2010. Nutritional deficiency diseases in ruminants. North-East Vet., 10: 8-13.
  49. Afzal, Y., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai, M.M. Ansari and F.U. Peer, 2009. A note on rumen function tests in diagnosing rumen dysfunctions. Livestock Line, 3: 16-20.
  50. Afzal, Y., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai and H.A. Ahmad, 2009. Economics of feeding different roughage sources based densified complete feed in sheep. Vet. Practitioner, 10: 78-80.
  51. Afzal, Y., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai and H.A. Ahmad, 2009. Complete feed block technology-a boon to sheep farming. Livestock Int., 13: 4-7.
  52. Afzal, Y., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai and F.I. Shad, 2009. Comparative dietary evaluation of oats straw and tree leaves based complete feed in block and mash form in sheep. Indian J. Small Rumin., 15: 212-216.
  53. Afzal, Y., A.M. Ganai, F.A. Mattoo, H.A. Ahmad and S.A. Wani, 2009. Blood profile and wool attributes of sheep fed different roughage source and tree leaves based complete feed blocks. Vet. Practitioner, 10: 136-142.
  54. Afzal, Y., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai and M.R. Mir, 2008. Effect of densified oat straw based complete feed on blood constituents and wool attributes of sheep. Applied Biol. Res., 10: 36-39.
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  55. Afzal, Y., F.A. Mattoo, A.M. Ganai and F.I. Shad, 2008. Physical characteristics of complete feed blocks based on various roughage sources. Applied Biol. Res., 10: 51-54.
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  56. Afzal, Y., A.M. Ganai, F.A. Mattoo and H.A. Ahmad, 2008. Performance of sheep fed different roughage based complete feed blocks. Indian J. Anim. Nutr., 25: 357-361.
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