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General Informations

  • Join Date: 25/08/1987
  • College: Reviewing Officer
  • Department: Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science
  • Office Email: dean_vety[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Dean

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1984
BVSc AH

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1987
MVSc

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1996
PhD

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
25-08-1987 - 25-07-1996
Assistant Professor

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
26-07-1996 - 31-12-2005
Associate Professor

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-01-2006 - 30-11-2011
Professor

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-12-2011 - 27-08-2013
Prof.&Head (Incharge)

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
29-08-2013 - 31-08-2018
Prof.&Head (Permanent)

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-09-2018 - Till date
Dean

College of Veterinary Science/Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Akash Mahanta; Gunaram Saikia; Mamata Joysowal; Shantanu Tamuly; Raj J Deka; Bibeka N Saikia; Robin Bhuyan (2025) . Effect of black peppersupplementationon the growthperformanceand nutrients utilizationof growing pigs., The Pharma Innovation, 14(2), 105-108
Meenakshi Kalita; B N Saikia; B K Sarma (2025) . Effects of adding turmeric powder( curcuma longa) to pigs diet on blood biochemistry metrics., International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, 10(4), 166-168
Meenakshi Kalita; B N Saikia; B K Sarma (2025) . Effect of Turmeric Powder(Curcuma longa) as Growth Promoter in crossbred Hampshire Pigs, International Journal of Biochemistry Research &Review, 34(3), 91-98
Dangshuwa Morung; Bibeka N Saikia; Mamata Joysowal; Juga Dev Mahanta; Shantanu Tamuly (2024) . Effect of hotmelt processed nano iron and its effect on GP, Digestibility and blood biochemical profile in weaning pigs., International Journal of Livestock Research, 14(2), 16-24
S Haloi; C P Dixit; L Bora; R Bhuyan; B N Saikia; M Raquib; C D Singh; S K Yadav (2024) . Impact of complete feedblock and total mixed ration on productive performance in crossbred cows., International Journal of Advance Biochemistry Research, 8(1), 664-665
R Buragohain; B N Saikia (2024) . Effect of fermented liquid feed on feed efficiency, gut health and immunity of Large White Yorkshire( LWY) fattener pigs., Indian journal of Animal Sciences, 95(1), 55-61
S Haloi; C P Dixit; L Borah; R Bhuyan; B N Saikia; M Requib; C D Singh; Sanjay Kumar Yadav (2023) . Impact of Complete feed block and total mixed ration on productive performance in crossbred cows., International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 8(1), 664-665
Reema Shrestha; Mamata Joysowal; Bibeka Nanda Saikia; Shantanu Nanda Tamuly; Jugdev Mahanta (2022) . Effect of dietary supplementation of Garlic along with Multi-strain probiotic on Growth performance,Nutrient digestibility,Antioxidant profile,Carcass profileand economy of production of broiler bird.carcass ntioxidant profile,Carcass, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 0(0), 147-155
L D S; G Saikia; B Saikia; S Tamuly; A Saleque; M Joysowal (2022) . Growth performance of Crossbred goat (Beetalx Assam Local) by feeding cultivated fodder under intensive farming., International Journal of Current Microbial Applied Research, 11(9), 200-205
S Haloi; L Bora; R Bhuyan; B N Saikia; M Requib; R Nath; C P Dixit; C D S (2022) . Comparative Study of feeding complete feed block and total mixed rations complete feed on nutrient utilization, blood biochemical profile and milk yield in crossbred Cows., Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 22(0), 167-0
M Joysowal; B N Saikia; S Tamuly; D Kalita (2021) . Comparative effect of Probiotics(Swine and Dairy origin) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood biochemical profile, immune status and faecal microbial count of early weaned grower -finisher crossbred pigs, Indian Journal of Animal Research, 1(0), 1-6
R Shrestha; M Joysowal; B N Saikia; S Tamuly; J D Mahanta (2020) . Effect of dietary supplementation of Garlic along with multi strain probiotic on growth performance, relative organ weight ,intestinal morphology ,caecal microflora and serum profile of broiler chickens., Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 37(4), 377-384
D Choudhury; J D Mahanta; D Sapcota; B N Saikia (2019) . Effect of dietary supplementation of turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder on the carcass quality of commercial broiler chicken., International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 4(1), 27-31
Gaichamdinliu Gonmei; Deben Sapcota; Jogadev Mahanta; Niranjan Kalita; Jitendra Kumar Talukdar; Bibeka Nanda Saikia; Girin Kumar Saikia (2019) . Effect of Lactobacillus reuteriPIA16 isolated from the Gastro intestinal tract of Assam Indigenous chicken on the productive performance of broilers, International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(5), 174-180
D Choudhury; J D Mahanta; D Sapcota; B N Saikia (2018) . Effect of dietary supplementation of turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder on haematological and biochemical profile of commercial broiler chicken., International Journal of Chemical studies, 6(6), 2388-2393
Mamata Joysowal; B N Saikia; Runjun Dowarah; S Tamuly; D Kalita; K B Devchoudhury (2018) . Effect of probiotic pediococcus acdilacti FT28 on growth performance, nutrient digestibility ,health status, meat quality and intestinal morphology in growing pigs., Veterinary World, 11(0), 2231-916
Dimpi Choudhury; Joga Dev Mahanta; Deben Sapcota; B N Saikia; Rafiqul Islam (2018) . Effect of Dietary supplementation of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder on the performance of Broiler chicken, International Journal of Livestock Research, 8(7), 182-191 , DOI : 10.5455/ijlr.20171129032810
Borah L; Bhuyan R; Sarma D N; Saikia B N; Kalita D (2017) . Effect of dietary herbal oligosaccharides on growth performance and nutrient utilization of crossbred pigs., Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 17(0), 487-492
N Choudhury; B N Saikia; R Dowarah; S Tamuly; D Sapkota (2017) . Effect of feeding curd as probiotic on growth performance ,nutrient utilization ,blood biochemical and caecal microbial profile in broilers., International Jr. of Livestock Research, 7(12), 165-173
N Saikia; B N Saikia; A K Das (2015) . Performance of lactating cows on Total Mixed Ration (TMR)., Environment and Ecology, 33(1), 64-67
N Saikia; B N Saikia; R Hazarika (2014) . Effect of dietary supplementation of probiotics and antibiotic on the performance of broilers, Environment and Ecology, 32(4), 1759-1761
Bidyut Jyoti Das; Bibeka Nanda Saikia; Kishore Kumar Baruah; Arundhati Bora; Mukul Bora (2014) . Nutritional evaluation of fodder, its preference and crop raiding by wild Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) in Sonitpur district of Assam., Veterinary World, 7(0), 1082-1089
D Deori; K K Baruah; B N Saikia; H Sarma (2012) . Blood constituents and histopathology of Assam Local kids on feeding Ajar seed kernel., Indian Veterinary Journal, 89(3), 96-97
D Deori; K K Baruah; B N Saikia; B Phukan; J Phukan (2011) . Effect of ajar seed kernel in the diets of kids on their performance., Indian journal of Animal Sciences, 81(1), 59-61
R Bhuyan; D Medhi; B N Saikia; J K Saikia (2005) . Utilization of rice fermented waste in the growing ration of Pigs., Indian Veterinary Journal, 82(0), 165-169
Julie Das; B N Saikia; K K Baruah; D C Mili (2005) . Effect of Tea waste on performance of kids., Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 22(0), 244-246
B N Saikia; K K Barua; P Chakravarty; A S Choudhury (2000) . Yield and composition of milkin Assam Local and Beetal Assam Local crossbred goats., Indian journal of Animal Sciences, 70(3), 319-321
R Goswami; R K Choudhury; K K Baruah; B N Saikia (1999) . Milk composition of Jersey and Holstein x Assam local crossbred cows., Indian Veterinary Journal, 76(12), 1085-1087
B N Saikia; K K Baruah; A Choudhury Saikia (1998) . Creep feed as a factor influencing the growth performance of preweaning crossbred goats., Indian Veterinary Journal, 75(0), 265-266
B N Saikia; K K Baruah; A Choudhury Saikia (1998) . Study on the Growth performance of Assam Local and Beetal x Assam Local crossbred kids, Indian Veterinary Journal, 75(0), 194-195
K K Baruah; B N Saikia; M Bhattacharya; K Sarma (1995) . The nutritive value of para grass for Mithun (Bos frontalis), Indian Veterinary Journal, 72(0), 1333-1335
G Saikia; K K Baruah; S C Buragohain; B N Saikia; N N Pathak (1995) . Feed intake,utilization of nutrients and growth of Assam x Beetal goatsfed three levels of energy., Small Ruminant Research, 15(0), 279-282
K K Baruah; B N Saikia; A K Gohain; P C Das; S C Buragohain; C Kalita (1994) . Studies on chemical composition and palatability of Ajar seed on goats., Indian Veterinary Journal, 71(0), 605-606
K K Baruah; A K Medhi; D R Das; B N Saikia; R Bhuyan; P C Das (1992) . Urea and Molasses treatment of paddy straw on its chemical composition and nutritive value in crossbred Calves., Indian Veterinary Journal, 69(0), 605-608
M Angami; K K Baruah; B N Saikia; S C B; P C Das (1992) . Growth response, feed efficiency and digestibility of nutrients in female crossbred goats fed different levels of energy., Indian Veterinary Journal, 69(0), 707-710
B N Saikia; A Saikia; K K Baruah; P C Das (1987) . The nutritional value of dried poultry manure on the growth performance and carcass quality of broiler chicken., India Journal of Poultry Science, 22(0), 190-193
Sarma, D.K.; Sarma, R.K. and Saikia, B.N.(2025). zoonotic rug samparke. Regional coordinator,NOHPPCZ,MoHFW,Govt. of India, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022, ISBN:978-93-343-0835-8
Sarma, D.K. and Saikia, B.N.(2024). ZOONOTIC DISEASES. Regional coordinator,NOHPPCZ, Khanapara
Saikia, B.N.; Sarma, K.K. and Dutta, J.B.(2023). A Memoir,75 years of College of Veterinary Science,1948-2023. Platinum Jubilee Celebration Committee, College of Veterinary Science,Khanapara,Guwahati-781022
Pattanaik, A.K.(2022). Eco-Responsive Feeding and Nutrition:Linking Livestock and Livelihood. Animal Nutrition Association, Guwahati, ISBN:978-81-908621-6-5
Saikia, B.N.(2013). Analysis of Feed for nutrients and toxins. in : Handbook of Pig Husbandry, Das, A.; Tamuli, M.K.; Mohan, N.H.; Thomas, R.; (Eds), Todays and Tomorrows Printers,4436/7,Ansari Road,Diriya Ganj,New Delhi-110002, pp 113-128, ISBN:81-7019-476-8.
Baruah, K.K.; Saikia, B.N. and Bhuyan, R.(1999). Gaharir Paripusti. in : Gahori Palon, Sarma, D.K.; (Ed), Assam Science Society,Guwahati, pp 10-20.
Saikia, B.N.(2024). Khiroti Gair Paripustir Proyujoniota. in : Pasudhan aruhah kukura Palonor hatputhi, deka, R.S.; Kalita, S.C.; Neog, M.; Saud, R.K.; (Eds), Director Extension Education,Jorhat-785013, pp 1-11, ISBN:978-93-5777-157-3.
Baruah, K.K. and Saikia, B.N.(2001). Nutritional Status of Livestock in Assam. in : Agriculture in Assam, Bhattacharyya, A. and Sarma, D.K. Misra, P.; (Eds), Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-785013,Assam, pp 436-456, ISBN:978-81-929804-9-2.
Saikia, B.N.(1996). Ajar seed (Lagerstoremia flos -reginae) supplements and preweaning creep feed as factoraffecting post weaning performance of crossbred(BeetalxAssam local) goat..PhD thesis submitted to Animal Nutrition, Assam Agricultural University, CVSc,Khanapara,Guwahati-781022
Joysowal, M.; Saikia, G.; Saikia, B.N. and Bhuyan, R.()Importance of Nano zinc in poultryBioNE,E-ZINE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE.33(33),1-2, Barbone Team,College of Veterinary Science,Khanapara, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022
Joysowal, M.; Saikia, G.; Saikia, B.N. and Bhuyan, R.()Essential Fatty Acids in Poultry NutritionBioNE,E-ZINE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE.1(25),1-6, Barbone Team,College of Veterinary Science,Khanapara, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022
Joysowal, M.; Saikia, B.N.; Bhuyan, R.; Saikia, G. and Deka, R.J.()Importance of Dietary supplementation of Folic Acid in PigsBioNE,E-ZINE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE.1(22),1-3, Barbone Team,College of Veterinary Science,Khanapara, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022
Saikia, B.N.()New Varsity to Empower Rural FolkThe AssamTribune.86(252),6, Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd, Chandmari,Guwahati
Kalita, M.; Saikia, B.N.; Saikia, G. and Borah, L.()Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy):Nectar of ImmortalityBioNE,E-ZINE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE.1(32),1-7, Barbone Team,College of Veterinary Science,Khanapara, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022
Joysowal, M.; Bhuyan, R.; Saikia, B.N.; Saikia, G. and Barman, K.()Vitamin K and Its importanceBioNE,E-ZINE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE.1(30),1-5, Barbone Team,College of Veterinary Science,Khanapara, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022
Bhuyan, R. and Saikia, B.N.(2015). Kalakhar. Directorate of Research (Vety.),Khanapara, Khanapara, Guwahati
Das, B.J.; Saikia, B.N. and Pegu, S.R.(2012). Gahori Palonor Adipath. Green Guard Nature, Nagaon
Achievements
  • Sucessfully completed six years as Dean,Faculty of Veterinary Science,Khanaapara.During the period ,Indian Council of Agricultural Reserch ,New Delhi has accredited the college and awarded A grade.Veterinary Council of India has also inspected the college and recognised for another five years for award of BVSc & AH degree .
  • Sucessful organisation of Yearlong programme of Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the College (18th August,2022-18th August ,2023) as Chairman of the Organizing Committee.
  • Organised two International Conferences and two national conferences as chairman of the organising committee .
  • MOU Signed during the period:

    1. ICAR-National Institute on Yak, Dirang ,Arunachal Pradesh.

    2.ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute ,Karnal, Haryana

    3.Wildlife Trust of India,New Delhi.

    4.World Wildlife Fund for nature, New Delhi

    5.Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai
  • Commercialized Four Technologies during the tenure as Dean.

    Guided six (6) nos of PhD scholars as Major Advisor.

    Member of the Advisory committee more than ten(10) nos of PhD scholars.

    Guided ten(10) students for award of MVSc degree as Major Advisor.

    Member of the Advisory Committee more than twenty (20) MVSc students.
  • Associated as PI and CO-PI ,SIX numbers of externally funded projects.
  • Fellow ,Animal Nutrition Association .

    Fellow, Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal welfare.

    Recipient of Dr T.Prabhakaran memrial award of Indian Veterinary Association in1988.

    Recipient of Dr.S.P.Arora award of Animal Nutrition Society of India in 2022.
  • Served as Member, Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, Gauhati University.

    Served as Member ,Institutional Animal Ethics Committee ,ICAR-NRC ON Yak , Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.

    Served as Member, Institutional Management Committee, ICAR-NRC on Pigs, Rani, Assam.

    Member, Institutional Management Committee, ICAR-NRC on Yak, Dirang ,Arunachal Pradesh.

    Member, Research Advisory Committee, ICAR-NIANP, Audigudi, Bengaluru.

    Member ,Peer Review Team(PRT) for accreditation of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pasu Chikitsa Vigyan Viswa vidyalaya, Mathura, UP.

    Advisory committee member constituted by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Govt. of India, New Delhi to Veterinary Council of India.

    Member, Veterinary Council of India for recognition of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry
  • Paper Setter:
    Odisha Public Service Commission, Cuttak, Odisha.
    Arunachal Public Service Commission, Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh.
    Mizoram Public service commission, Aizwal.
    Assam Public Service Commission, Assam
    Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi.
    Indian Veterinary Research Institute ,Bareilly, UP.
    Orissa University of Agricultural Science &Technology, Bhubaneswar. Odisha.
    College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Seleshi, Aizwal, Mizoram.
    West Bengal University of Fisheries and Animal Science, Belgacia, West Bengal.
    Examiner:
    Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi.
    Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly ,UP.
    West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Science, Belgacia ,West Bengal.
    Nagaland University.
    Orissa University of Agricultural Science &Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
    College of Veterinary Science &Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Aizwal, Mizoram.
    Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  • Vice-President of Animal Nutrition Association ,India for two consecutive term.

    Board Member, Assam Agricultural University for a period of five years.
  • Authored one book and contributed four chapters and acted as editor for four numbers of conference proceedings. Published more than eighty (80) numbers of research papers in National and International journals and more than twenty numbers of popular & scientific articles. Developed one protocol for improvement of nutritional value of poor quality roughages by applying local alkali (KALAKHAR). Participated more than fifty numbers of National and International conferences and presented lead papers and research papers . Organized four mega farmers fair in different places of Assam besides delivering more than hundred(100) lectures as resource persons in different farmers training program.
Membership
  • Animal Nutrition Society of India
    Life Member
  • Animal Nutrition Association
    Life Member
  • Indian Society for Animal production and Management
    Life Member
  • Society for Animal Physiologists of India
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member
  • Blue Cross Society ,Assam
    Life Member
  • Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare
    Life Member
  • National Academy of Veterinary Science
    Annual Member
    2004
Projects
  • DBT sponsored project on "Biotechnological interventions to augmentproductive performance of pigs on horticultural by-product based diets.", project cost Rs.48 Lakh implemented in 2018.
  • DBT sponsored project on "Strategic inclusion of different varieties nano -ironand Zinc particles for better health and production of designer meat.", project cost Rs.60 Lakh implemented in 2018.
  • ILRI sponsored project on "Enhancing Livlihoods through livestock and knowledge system", project cost Rs.3.5 Lakh implemented in 2012.
  • NATP.ICAR sponsored project on "Evaluation and improving locally available feed resources and developing feeding systems for improved livestock production.", project cost Rs.11.5 Lakh implemented in 2001.
  • World Bank sponsored project on "Effect of processed low cost dietsutilizing agriculture/forest by-products and crop residueson growth,milk production ,and nutrient utilization in cattle", project cost Rs.60 Lakh implemented in 2006.
  • ICAR,New Delhi sponsored project on "AICRP on Nutritional and Physiological interventions for enhancing reproductive performance in animals", project cost Rs.40 Lakh implemented in 2017.