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Dr. Ulhas Gaikwad
Dr. Ulhas Gaikwad
20+ Years of Academic, Research & Extension Leadership

Dr. Ulhas Shivaji Gaikwad

Professor (CAS), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science

Post Graduate Institute (PGI), Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri – 413 722 (M.S.), India

Ph.D. Animal Science (84.50% • First Class) Member, Balbharati (2023–2028) & NEP-2020 SCF-SE World Achievers Foundation Awardee

With 20+ years of distinguished academic, research, and extension leadership, Dr. Ulhas S. Gaikwad specializes in cattle and buffalo breeding (Gir Crossbreds, Phule Triveni, Red Sindhi, Pandharpuri & Jaffrabadi Buffaloes), small ruminant improvement (Osmanabadi & Sangamneri Goats), sustainable feed innovations (Black Soldier Fly larvae, Azolla, Hydroponic fodder), commercial broiler & layer poultry, and AI-driven climate-resilient dairy farming.

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Dr. Ulhas Shivaji Gaikwad
Ph.D. (Animal Sci.)
Faculty Profile Verified

Dr. Ulhas S. Gaikwad

B.Sc. (Agri.), M.Sc. (AHDS), Ph.D. (Animal Science), MS-CIT

PGI, MPKV Rahuri
Rahatani, Pimpri, Pune – 411 017
Life Member: SOCDAB, ISSGPU
66
Research Papers
NAAS & Int. Indexed
20+
Years Experience
Teaching, Res. & Ext.
40
PG & Ph.D. Guided
13 Guide • 27 SAC
7
Authored Books
5 Textbooks • 2 Univ.
90+
Tech & Media
27 Abs • 35 Pop • 28 TV/Radio
21
Advanced Trainings
16 ICAR • 5 YASHADA
Academic Pedigree & Core Domains

Qualifications & Four Pillars of Scientific Impact

Consistent First-Class academic distinction paired with 20+ years of field-tested innovations in tropical livestock production.

Educational Qualifications

1st Class Throughout
Ph.D. in Animal Science 2006

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri

84.50%
M.Sc. (Animal Hus. & Dairy Sci.) 2001

VNMKV (MAU), Parbhani • First Class

76.40%
B.Sc. (Agriculture) 1999

MPKV, Rahuri • ICAR Merit-cum-Scholarship

81.60%
S.S.C. (85.85%), H.S.C. (78.33%) & MS-CIT

Foundation Award for 149/150 in Mathematics (Pune Board, 1993)

Distinction

Bovine Genetics & Lactation Biology

Multi-trait sire evaluation, D² genetic divergence, lactation curve modeling, and dry-period optimization across Phule Triveni, HF × Gir halfbreds, Red Sindhi, and Pandharpuri & Jaffrabadi buffaloes.

Phule Triveni Gir Crossbreds Pandharpuri Buffalo

Caprine Husbandry & Scarcity IFS

Genetic & field evaluation of Osmanabadi and Sangamneri goats. Designed crop-livestock Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) and supplied elite breeding bucks & semen straws in drought-prone zones.

Osmanabadi Goat Sangamneri Kids Dryland IFS

Poultry & Next-Gen Feed Resources

Established commercial Layer & Broiler units and researched unconventional feeds including Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae, Azolla meal, hydroponic maize fodder, and methane-mitigating additives.

Black Soldier Fly Azolla & Hydroponics GHG Mitigation

AI Diagnostics, Dairy Tech & FPOs

Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Animal Husbandry, climate-resilient selection, functional dairy foods (Dragon fruit whey beverage, Shrikhand), FPO policy, and SC-SP entrepreneurship incubation.

AI in Livestock Whey Beverages FPO & SC-SP Training
20+ Years of Academic, Research & Extension Leadership

Academic Appointments & Field Infrastructure Impact

Mar 2024 – Present Current Post

Associate Professor / Professor (CAS)

PGI, Dept. of AHDS, MPKV, Rahuri

Postgraduate & doctoral teaching, guiding M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars in livestock genetics, AI diagnostics, and climate-resilient dairy production.

May 2023 – Mar 2024 MPKV, Rahuri

Sr. Scientist & Asst. Dairy Cattle Breeder

RCDP on Cattle (I/c Fodder Production)

Boosted farm seed production receipts to ₹21+ Lakh, executed major road & drainage land development, and managed lush multi-cut fodder cultivation.

Aug 2021 – May 2023 Dist. Jalgaon

Associate Professor (CAS) of AHDS

College of Agriculture, Muktainagar

Established the Dairy Science Laboratory, led the Experiential Learning Module on Milk & Milk Processing, and organized exposure visits to Amar Dairy Bodwad & Nashik.

May 2018 – Aug 2021 Shivajinagar, Pune

Assistant Professor of AHDS

College of Agriculture, Pune

Established SC-SP Skill Development Centre, demonstration Broiler & Layer Poultry Farms, dairy entrepreneurship facilities, and served as MITCON Resource Person.

Dec 2016 – May 2018 MPKV, Rahuri

Sr. Scientist & Co-PI (NICRA Project)

RCDP on Cattle, MPKV Rahuri

Co-PI in National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA); conducted cattle breeding research, weekly agro-advisories, radio & TV talks.

Dec 2007 – Dec 2016 Solapur & Dhule

Asst. Professor (Dhule) & Scientist (Solapur)

AC Dhule (2012–16) & ZARS Solapur (2007–12)

RAWE Officer & Red Sindhi/Jaffrabadi researcher at AC Dhule. Led Osmanabadi Goat Improvement Project & scarcity-zone Integrated Farming Systems at ZARS Solapur.

7 Books • State Curriculum & Recognition

Authored Textbooks, Policy Committees & Honors

5 Textbooks • 2 University Publications • 21 Radio & 7 TV Talks

Authored Textbooks & Manuals

Degree Textbook • Jan 2020 ISBN: 978-81-939087-3-0

A Textbook of Sheep, Goat and Poultry Production

Balbharati State Textbook • 2019 1st Edition

Animal Science and Technology – Standard XI

Balbharati State Textbook • 2020 1st Edition

Animal Science and Technology – Standard XII

Skill Curriculum • SIMACES & Sakal ASDP Pune

Dairy Farmer / Entrepreneur Module (+2 Univ. Pubs)

State Policy & Curriculum Roles

Tenure: 2023 – 2028

Member, Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research (Balbharati), Pune

National Education Policy (NEP 2020)

Member, State Curriculum Framework – State Education (SCF-SE)

Entrepreneurship Governance

Advisory Committee Member, MCED (Shivajinagar, Pune) & Resource Person, MITCON

Awards & Life Memberships

Excellence Award • 2017

World Achievers Foundation Award

Recognized for distinguished contributions to animal science & extension.

Academic Scholarships

ICAR College Merit-cum-Scholarship (UG) & S.S.C. Mathematics Foundation Award (149/150)

Lifetime Scientific Memberships

• Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB)
• Indian Society for Sheep & Goat Production and Utilization

Complete Peer-Reviewed Archive (2004 – 2026)

66 Internationally Abstracted Research Publications

66 Papers Verified NAAS up to 11.20 | IF up to 9.87
Showing 12 of 66 matching papers (Total verified: 66)
#66 • 2026 Nutrition, Poultry & Fodder
IF: 9.87

A review on Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) in Goat Nutrition: Nutritional Value, Growth Performance, Health Effects and Future Prospects

Ghanvat P.S., Bhoyar A.R., Gaikwad U.S., Gonde A.D., Sakhare O.D.

Journal of Advance and Future Research (ISSN: 2984-889X), Vol. 4(9): 364–368
#65 • 2026 AI, Climate & Policy
NAAS: 9.50

Selection and Breeding of Livestock for Climate Resilience: A Review

R.B. Shitole, Dr. S.A. Dhage, Dr. U.S. Gaikwad, Dr. D.K. Deokar, Dr. A.T. Lokhande, Dr. D.K. Kamble

Int. J. Creative & Open Research in Eng. & Mgmt (ISSN: 3108-1754), Vol. 02(08) DOI ↗
#64 • 2026 AI, Climate & Policy
NAAS: 5.17

Artificial Intelligence in Animal Husbandry: A Critical Narrative Review of Diagnostic Performance, Methodological Quality and Translational Constraints

V.D. Nikam, M.G. Mote, A.T. Lokhande, D.K. Kamble, U.S. Gaikwad, D.K. Deokar, S.A. Dhage

Journal of Scientific Research and Reports (ISSN: 2320-0227), Vol. 32(9): 315–335 DOI ↗
#63 • 2026 Cattle & Buffalo
NAAS: 5.04

Constraints in adoption of improved management practices by Pandharpuri buffalo owners in the Pandharpur tehsil of Maharashtra

Vijay D. Vasekar, Ulhas S. Gaikwad, Shreyash B. Sutar, Swapnil M. Bagul, Vipul M. Vasave

Int. J. Agriculture Extension & Social Dev. (E-ISSN: 2618-0731), Vol. 9(SP-9): 01–06 DOI ↗
#62 • 2026 Cattle & Buffalo
NAAS: 5.38

Association of Age at First Calving (AFC) on production traits in HF × Gir crossbred

Onkar Vishnu Shinde, Y.B. Kandalkar, S.A. Dhage, U.S. Gaikwad

Int. J. Current Microbiology & Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2319-7706), Vol. 15(5): 42–48 DOI ↗
#61 • 2026 AI, Climate & Policy
NAAS: 9.50

Role of Farmer Producer Organizations in Strengthening the Livestock Sector: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Prospects in India

Shreyash B. Sutar, U.S. Gaikwad, D.K. Deokar, S.A. Dhage, A.T. Lokhande, D.K. Kamble

Int. J. Creative & Open Research in Eng. & Mgmt (ISSN: 3108-1754), Vol. 02(08): 1–5 DOI ↗
#60 • 2026 Goat & Small Ruminants
NAAS: 5.30

Field-Based Estimation of Non-Genetic Influences on Pre- and Post-Weaning Average Daily Weight Gain in Sangamneri Goats

V.R. Dhangada, U.S. Gaikwad, D.K. Deokar, S.A. Dhage

Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology (ISSN: 2394-1081), Vol. 29(7): 456–464 DOI ↗
#59 • 2026 AI, Climate & Policy
NAAS: 9.50

Transforming Livestock with AI: Technological Breakthroughs

R.R. Kore, R.R. Sathe, D.K. Deokar, D.K. Kamble, U.S. Gaikwad

Int. J. Creative & Open Research in Eng. & Mgmt (ISSN: 3108-1754), Vol. 02(05): 1–12 DOI ↗
#58 • 2026 Nutrition, Poultry & Fodder
NAAS: 5.20

Effect of nutrient solution (NPK) on biochemical changes and yield of hydroponic maize fodder cultivar

V.M. Vasave, Swapnil M. Bagul, V.S. Nanavare, S.A. Dhage, U.S. Gaikwad, D.K. Deokar

International Journal of Research in Agronomy (E-ISSN: 2618-0618), Vol. 9(1): 887–894 DOI ↗
#57 • 2026 AI, Climate & Policy
NAAS: 4.97

National Livestock Mission: Future prospects and policy implications

S.B. Jadhav, S.A. Dhage, D.K. Kamble, U.S. Gaikwad, D.K. Deokar

Int. J. Agriculture and Food Science (ISSN: 2664-844X), Vol. 8(4): 357–365 DOI ↗
#56 • 2025 Cattle & Buffalo
NAAS: 4.61

Effect of genetic and non-genetic factors on first lactation 305 days milk yield in Gir halfbreds

Ghoshita S. Hingonekar, D.K. Deokar, U.S. Gaikwad, D.K. Kamble, A.T. Lokhande

Int. J. Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (ISSN: 2456-2912), Vol. 10(9F): 344–347 DOI ↗
#55 • 2025 Nutrition, Poultry & Fodder
NAAS: 3.34

Effect of Supplementation of Feeding Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Seed on Production and Composition of Milk in Crossbred Cows

K.D. Khade, D.K. Deokar, D.K. Kamble, U.S. Gaikwad

Journal of Agriculture Research and Technology, Vol. 50(3): 312–315 DOI ↗
M.Sc. (Agri.) & Ph.D. Research Supervision

Postgraduate Mentorship at MPKV, Rahuri (40 Scholars)

08
2024 • Pandharpuri Buffalo Field Study Reg. 020/123

Growth, Production and Reproduction of Pandharpuri Buffalo under Field Condition

Scholar: Mr. Nalawade Vitthal Raghunath (MPKV, Rahuri)

07
2021 • Pandharpur Tahsil Survey Reg. 021/122

Management Practices Adopted by Pandharpuri Buffalo Owners in Pandharpur Tahsil

Scholar: Mr. Vasekar Vijay Dattatraya (MPKV, Rahuri)

06
2021 • Organized Dairy Farm Reg. 019/123

Studies on Optimization of Dry Period of Pandharpuri Buffalo at Organized Dairy Farm

Scholar: Miss Dhangada Vaishali Ramesh (MPKV, Rahuri)

05
2020 • 5/8 Gir Crossbred Cattle Reg. 2018/119

Effect of Dry Period on Production & Reproduction Performance of 5/8 Gir Crossbred Cattle

Scholar: Ms. Namrata Bharat Valvi (MPKV, Rahuri)

04
2018 • HF × Gir Halfbred Reg. 2014/150

Effect of Dry Period on Subsequent Reproduction & Production Traits in HF × Gir Halfbred

Scholar: Mr. Girnare Dipak Dattu (MPKV, Rahuri)

03
2017 • Red Sindhi Cattle Reg. 2014/149

Effect of Dry Period on Subsequent Reproduction & Production Traits in Red Sindhi Cattle

Scholar: Mr. Dukare Swapnil Dinkar (MPKV, Rahuri)

02
2016 • Jaffrabadi Buffalo Reg. 2013/354

Studies on Management Practices Adopted by Jaffrabadi Buffalo Owners in Dhule City

Scholar: Mr. Tadavi Farukh Rubab (MPKV, Rahuri)

01
2016 • Biometeorology & Heat Stress Reg. 2013/353

Effect of Temperature Humidity Index (THI) on Reproduction & Production in Red Sindhi Cattle

Scholar: Mr. Tawadar Abhijit Chandrakant (MPKV, Rahuri)

21 National & Administrative Programs

ICAR Capacity Building (16) & YASHADA Governance (5)

2021 NAARM, Rajendranagar

Analysis of Experimental Data using R

7 Days
2020 MANAGE, Hyderabad

Promotion of Entrepreneurship in Livestock Sector

7 Days
2019 IASRI, Pusa, ICAR New Delhi

Modern Statistical Techniques in Genetics

21 Days
2018 EEI, AAU Anand, Gujarat

Leadership Development & Team Building for Extension

3 Days
2017 WBUAFS, Kolkata - ICAR

Conservation of Indigenous Breeds of Small Ruminants

10 Days
2016 CIFE, Mumbai - ICAR

Designing Breeding Plans & Genetic Analysis of Complex Traits

10 Days
2016 MANAGE, Hyderabad

Extension Approaches for Climate Resilient Livestock Farming

3 Days
2015 CSWRI, Avikanagar - ICAR

Recent Models & Methods for Farm Animal Data Analysis

10 Days
2014 NDRI, Karnal - ICAR

Advanced Tools for Analysis of Phenomic & Genomic Data

21 Days
2013 NDRI, Karnal - ICAR

Molecular Genetics Data Generation & Analysis in Breeding

21 Days
2012 IMD, Pune

Weather-Based Agromet Advisories for Livestock Production

7 Days
2009 NDRI, Karnal

Advances in Breeding & Management for Livestock Productivity

21 Days
2009 MANAGE, Hyderabad

ICT-Based DSS for Market and Agri-Business Orientation

10 Days
2009 Higher Education, Pune

National Info System on Agricultural Education (NISAGENET)

3 Days
2008 IASRI, New Delhi

Data Mining in Agriculture

21 Days
2008 ZARS, Solapur

Production and Quality Control of Organic Inputs

10 Days
Official & Residential Coordinates

Contact & Correspondence

Available for Academic Collaborations, Curriculum Panels & Livestock Consultancies
Official University Office

MPKV, Rahuri – 413 722

Dr. Ulhas Shivaji Gaikwad
Professor (CAS), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science,
Post Graduate Institute (PGI),
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Rahuri – 413 722, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Pune Residential Address

Rahatani, Pimpri, Pune – 411 017

Dr. Ulhas Shivaji Gaikwad
Flat No. 50, Nirjara Park Society,
New DP Road, Near Baliraj Co. 2 & Nayara Petrol Pump,
Rahatani, Pimpri, Pune – 411 017, Maharashtra

Direct Connect

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+91 94202 02834 / 98347 18512
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Livestock & Agribusiness Consultancy

Scientific guidance. Practical farm solutions. Sustainable agribusiness.

Technical and entrepreneurship support for farmers, aspiring entrepreneurs, agricultural graduates, FPOs and institutions—backed by more than 20 years of academic, research, extension and training experience.

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20+
Years Experience
9
Service Areas
Professor • Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science

Commercial Layer Farming

Planning and technical guidance for commercial egg production enterprises.

  • • Site, shed layout and capacity planning
  • • Cage/housing systems and equipment selection
  • • Breed, flock management, biosecurity and egg handling

Commercial Broiler Farming

Technical and business planning for independent and contract broiler models.

  • • Shed design, capacity and equipment
  • • Chick placement, brooding and flock care
  • • Cost analysis and farm economics

Goat Farming

Scientific goat enterprise planning, with focus on suitable breeds and local conditions.

  • • Breed selection, housing and breeding
  • • Feeding, health and kid management
  • • Unit economics and project planning

Dairy Cattle & Buffalo Farming

Support for efficient milk production enterprises and dairy herd management.

  • • Breed and animal selection
  • • Housing, breeding and health management
  • • Feeding plans and milk productivity

Feed Formulation & Nutrition

Practical ration and feed formulation guidance for livestock and poultry.

  • • Poultry, cattle, buffalo and goat feed
  • • Ingredient selection and nutrient balancing
  • • Feed cost optimisation and fodder planning

DPR & Bankable Project Reports

Preparation support for technically sound and financially structured project reports.

  • • Layer, broiler, goat and dairy DPRs
  • • Project cost, cash flow, profitability and DSCR
  • • Bank loan proposal documentation

Government Schemes & Subsidy Guidance

Guidance to identify potentially relevant schemes and prepare application documents.

  • • NLM and AHIDF scheme guidance
  • • Scheme eligibility and document checklist
  • • Application preparation and follow-up guidance

Regulatory & Environmental Guidance

Initial guidance on permissions and regulatory documentation relevant to farm projects.

  • • MPCB CTE/CTO applicability guidance
  • • Environmental clearance applicability review
  • • Local NOC and documentation checklist

Entrepreneurship Development

Entrepreneurship lectures, motivation, training and enterprise development support.

  • • Entrepreneurship development programmes
  • • Business model and financial planning
  • • Training for farmers, youth, FPOs and institutions

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