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General Informations

  • Join Date: 05/08/2011
  • College: College of Veterinary Science
  • Department: Poultry Science
  • Office Email: rafiqul.islam[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1998
B.V.Sc. & A. H.

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2001
M. V. Sc.

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2020
Ph. D

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2024
Post Doctoral

University of East London, Stratford Campus, London, United Kingdom

 
 
 
 
 
2021
Other Qualifications

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
05-08-2011 - 15-10-2015
Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sivasagar, AAU, Rahdoi

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sivasagar, AAU, Rahdoi

 
 
 
 
 
17-10-2015 - 29-08-2019
Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara

 
 
 
 
 
30-08-2019 - 27-06-2023
Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali

 
 
 
 
 
28-06-2023 - Till date
Assistant Professor in the Department of Poultry Science

College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara

Publications

Mihir Sarma (2025) . Study on Some Important Morphometric Traits of Kamrupa Chicken, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 31(4), 327-333 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42953
Rafiqul Islam (2025) . Effect of Sex, Locations and Seasons on Nutritional Status of Non-descript Free-range Scavenge Chicken of Assam, India, Indian Journal of Animal Research, 0(0), 0-0 , DOI : 10.18805/IJAR.B-5411
Rafiqul Islam; Arfan Ali; Mustafizur Rahman; Ashim Kumar Saikia (2024) . Enhancing rural livelihoods through small scale duck farming in flood-prone districts of Assam, Pantnagar Journal of Research, 22(3), 651-656
Rafiqul Islam; Shobha Dutta Deka; Arfan Ali; Mustafizur Rahman; Mihir Sarma (2024) . Effect of different genetic groups and rearing systems on chicken egg quality parameters, Journal of Veterinary And Animal Sciences, 55(4), 748-0 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2024.55.4.748-752
Anuj Dutta; Joga Dev Mahanta; Reema Saikia; Rafiqul Islam; Sadananda Payeng; Leema Bora (2024) . Characterization of traditional duck farming in rural areas of Morigaon district of Assam, International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, 9(4), 355-0 , DOI : DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2024.v
Rafiqul Islam (2024) . Production performance of Khaki Campbell ducks in backyard system and its economics in Assam state of India, Indian Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Research, 53(1), 80-84
Ashim Saikia; Gunjan Gogoi; Prajwalita Pathak; Manoranjan Pathak; Prasanna Kumar Pathak; Rafiqul Islam (2023) . Comparative Performances of Improved Poultry Varieties under Backyard Rearing System in Dhemaji District of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(8), 2111-2117 , DOI : 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i82169
Rafiqul Islam; Jakir Hussain; Mihir Sarma; Joga Dev Mahanta; Deben Sapcota; Arfan Ali; Jiten Saharia (2023) . Duck production and management practices in the rural areas of Assam, The Pharma Innovation, 12(11), 1671-1675
Mokidur Rahman; Rafiqul Islam; Shahinur Islam Ahmed (2023) . Optimization of hatchability and survivability traits of indigenous duck managed under backyard farming system, Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, 47(6), 791-809 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2023.2195367
Rafiqul Islam; Shafiqul Islam; Mustafizur Rahman; Ranendra Nath Barman (2022) . Economic Analysis of Production Cost and Returns of Small Scale Kamrupa Chicken Farming under Different Systems of Management, Journal of Animal Research, 12(6), 973-978 , DOI : 10.30954/2277-940X.06.2022.21
Rafiqul Islam; Shafiqul Islam; Mustafizur Rahman; Ashim Kumar Saikia (2022) . Productive and reproductive traits of free-range indigenous chicken under different agro-climatic conditions of Assam, Indian Journal of Animal Health, 61(1), 151-157 , DOI : DOI: https://doi.org/10.36062/ijah.2022.12221
Rafiqul Islam; Shafiqul Islam; Mustafizur Rahman (2022) . Assessment of hygienic and sanitation practices among poultry butchers in selected Municipality areas of Assam (India), Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 53(2), 269-278 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2022.53.2.269-278
Rafiqul Islam; Niranjan Kalita; Deben Sapcota; Islam Uddin Sheikh; Joga Dev Mahanta; Mihir Sarma (2021) . Characterization of Free-range Indigenous Chicken Production System in North-East India (Assam), Journal of Animal Research, 11(1), 59-70 , DOI : 10.30954/2277-940X.01.2021.8
Ashim Kumar Saikia; Robin Bhuyan; Bibeka Nanda Saikia; Rafiqul Islam; Digendra Nath Sarma; Joga Dev Mahanta; Ankur Das (2020) . Effects of Feeding Diets Containing Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) with or without Enzyme Supplementation on Egg Quality Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken, Advances in Bioresearch, 12(2), 161-167 , DOI : 10.15515/abr.0976-4585.12.2.161167
Rafiqul Islam; Shafiqul Islam; Indrajit Barman; Ranendra Nath Barman; Nikhilesh Baruah (2020) . Productive and Reproductive Performances of Crossbred Jersey Cows Under Semi-Intensive System in Biswanath, Assam, Livestock Research International, 8(2), 66-69
Ashim Kumar Saikia; Robin Bhuyan; Bibeka Nanda Saikia; Joga Dev Mahanta; Subhalakshmi Borah; Rafiqul Islam (2020) . Effects of Feeding Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) with or without Enzymes on Carcass Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken, Advances in Research, 21(10), 127-136 , DOI : 10.9734/AIR/2020/v21i1030259
Rafiqul Islam; Mustafizur Rahman; Chandan Kumar Deka (2019) . Socio-Economic Profile and Management Practices Adopted by Sheep Farmers in Dhubri Distrct of Assam, Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research, 48(2), 45-51
Rafiqul Islam; Chandan Kumar Deka; Mosfiqual Hussain; Abhijit Paul; Pranjit Sutradhar (2019) . Constraints Perceived by Small Scale Goat Keepers in Goat Farming: A Study in Dhubri District of Assam, International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(1), 145-149 , DOI : 10.5455/ijlr.20180624021825
Rafiqul Islam; Niranjan Kalita; Deben Sapcota; Joga Dev Mahanta; Kula Prasad Kalita; Jakir Hussain (2019) . Effect of Season on Carcass Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken Reared in Free Range Scavenging System of Assam, Livestock Research International, 9(11), 183-190 , DOI : 10.5455/ijlr.20190911032607
Rafiqul Islam; Niranjan Kalita; Deben Sapcota; Joga Dev Mahanta; Raj Jyoti Deka; Aroondhati Phukon; Jakir Hussain; Mustafizur Rahman (2019) . Constraints Perceived by Indigenous Chicken Farmers of Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, Veterinary Research International, 7(4), 234-236
Mihir Sarma; Rafiqul Islam; Mridul Kumar Borah; Pinky Sharma; Joga Dev Mahanta; Niranjan Kalita; Birendra Nath Bhattacharyya (2018) . Comparative performance of Vanaraja, Srinidhi and Desi chicken under traditional system among tribal community of Assam, Indian Journal of Animal Research, 52(10), 1518-1520 , DOI : 10.18805/ijar.B-3391
Rafiqul Islam; Phuleswar Nath; Islam Uddin Sheikh (2016) . Performance of commercial layer strain (BV-300) chicken under backyard system of rearing, Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 51(3), 346-349 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-8180.2016.00049.0
Rafiqul Islam; Phuleswar Nath; Arunima Bharali; Trishnalee Saikia (2016) . Adoption of improved dairy husbandry practices by the dairy farmers of Sundarpukhuri milk co-operative society in Assam, Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 64(9), 505-509
Rafiqul Islam; Phuleswar Nath; Arunima Bharali (2016) . Constraints perceived by the small scale pig farmers in Sivasagar district of Assam: An analysis, THE ASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, 11(1), 73-77 , DOI : 10.15740/HAS/TAJAS/11.1/73-77
Rafiqul Islam; Phuleswar Nath (2015) . Constraints Perceived by the Broiler Farmers in Sivasagar District of Assam, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 15(1), 112-113
Rafiqul Islam; Phuleswar Nath; Arunima Bharali; Rupjyoti Borah (2015) . Analysis of benefit-cost (B:C) ratio of Vanaraja and Local chicken of Assam under backyard system of rearing., Journal of Research in Agriculture and Animal Science, 3(7), 7-10
Rafiqul Islam; Phuleswar Nath (2015) . Impact of Training Programmes and Frontline Demonstration on Adoption of Vanaraja Birds in Sivasagar District of Assam, Veterinary Research International, 3(1), 16-19
Rafiqul Islam; Phuleswar Nath; Jakir Hussain (2014) . Performance of T&D and cross-bred pigs under field condition, . Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management., 30(3), 128-130
Rafiqul Islam; Niranjan Kalita; Phuleswar Nath (2014) . Comparative performance of Vanaraja and indigenous chicken under backyard system of rearing, Journal of Poultry Science and Technology, 2(1), 21-25
Deben Sapcota; Rafiqul Islam; Mukul Borah (2011) . Effect of light and duration of exposure in counteracting aflatoxin B1 in broken rice., Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 81(4), 380-381
Rafiqul Islam; Joga Dev Mahanta; Nirmal Barua; Galib Uz Zaman (2002) . Duck farming in North-eastern India (Assam)., World’s Poultry Science Journal, 58(4), 567-572
Deka, B.C.; Hussain, M.; Paul, A. and Islam, R.(2017). Site Specific Technology Demonstration-Enhancing Resilience of Farmers in Flood Effected Areas . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara
Islam, R. and Saikia, A.K.(2021). Precision Dairy Farming. in : Recent research trends in veterinary sciences and animal husbandry Volume - 10, Ganguly, S. (Ed), AkiNik Publications,AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India Toll Free (India) – 18001234070, pp 57-73.
Islam, R. and Sheikh, I.U.(2021). Phytobiotics in Poultry Production. in : Current Research In Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences Volume - 2, Sreedhar, S. (Ed), Integrated Publications New Delhi,Integrated Publications H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 13-36.
Islam, R.; Rahman, M. and Deka, C.K.(2016). Productive and reproductive performances of Kuroiler birds under backyard system of rearing in Dhubri district of Assam XXXIII Annual Conference of Indian Poultry Science Association November 3-5, 2016 College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 ,Indian Poultry Science Association and Department of Poultry Science, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22,Assam, Vol. 1(1), 207 - 207.
Islam, R. and Nath, P.(2014). Impact of training programme on adoption of vanaraja birds in Sivasagar district of Assam 7th National Extension Education Congress (NEEC), 2014 on Translational Research-Extension for sustainable small farm development ICAR Research Complex for NEH region, Umium, Meghalaya ,Society of Extension Eduaction, Agra,Meghalaya, Vol. 1(1), 97 - 97.
Islam, R.; Bharali, R.; Kalekar, S.G.; Pawar, S.R.; Koch, S. and Sarma, M.()Environmentally Controlled House for Poultry and Its ManagementIndian Farming Digest.3(5),13-15, Indianfarmingdigest.com, Agartala
Islam, R.()Niacin: An essential vitamin for ducksIndian Farming Digest (e-magazine/e-newsletter).2(9),8-10, ISSN: 2584-0711 (Online), Ranchi
Islam, R.()Important Tips to Improve Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) in Broiler FarmsPoultry Line.23(11),14-16, Tezaswi Publication, Hyderabad
Islam, R.; Sapcota, D.; Mahanta, J.D.; Ali, A. and Sarma, M.()Critical problems of duck production in India with special reference to AssamPoultry Line.23(8),16-18, Tezaswi Publication, Hyderabad
Islam, R. and Nath, P.()Koni: Kichu andhabiswas-bhuldharonaRaijor Batori.6(2),7, Government of Assam, Assam
Islam, R. and Handique, P.()Broiler Kukura pamot danar apochai aru iyar subyabosthaponaGhore pothare.4(12),4, Assam Agricultural University, Assam
Islam, R.()Hanhor bibhinya rug aru iyar protikarRaijor Batori.5(2),6, Government of Assam, Assam
Deka, C.K.; Sutradhar, P.; Deka, B.C.; Hussain, M.; Paul, A.; Islam, R. and Rajbongshi, P.(2017). Ghanh khetir unnata krishi poddhati. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara
Islam, R.; Deka, C.K.; Deka, B.C.; Hussain, M.; Paul, A. and Rajbongshi, P.(2016). Banpirito ancholor pashudhanor khadya aru swasthyar hothik byabosthapana. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara
Islam, R.(2013). Goru-mohor hosorasor hua rug, iyar chikitsa aru protikar. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sivasagar, AAU, Rahdoi, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sivasagar, AAU, Rahdoi
Islam, R. and Rahman, M.(2013).Proper shed cleaning and disinfection- A key to profitable broiler productionhttps://www.tezasvipublications.com browsed on 01-03-2013
Islam, R. and Rahman, M.(2012).Selection of poultry feed ingredients- Some practicalaspectshttps://www.tezasvipublications.com browsed on 01-09-2012
Islam, R. and Rahman, M.(2012).Duck farming in Assam: A viable option for self employmenthttps://www.tezasvipublications.com browsed on 01-09-2012
Achievements
  • University Merit Scholarship during 1999-2001 for M.V.Sc degree
  • Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB, ICAR, New Delhi in 2004
  • Awarded fellowship (INR 10,74,520/-) for undergoing 3 months training under faculty development programme of NAHEP, AAU in University of East London, UK during 2023-24
Membership
  • Association of Avian Health Professionals
    Life Member
  • Animal Nutrition Association
    Life Member
  • Society of Extension Education
    Life Member
  • Indian Poultry Science Association
    Life Member
  • World Poultry Science Association
    Annual Member
    2024
Projects
  • Government of Assam sponsored project on "SITA Sponsored Samridhi Poultry Project, Phase II", project cost Rs.60 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • AAU sponsored project on "AAU-Poultry Disease Diagnosis, Research and Consultancy Service, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara", project cost Rs.15 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry Production)", project cost Rs.15 Crore implemented in 2023.
  • Corpus Fund of AAU sponsored project on "Revenue generation through piggery, goatery and poultry", project cost Rs.3.3 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • ICAR, CRIDA, Hyderabad sponsored project on "All India Coordinated Research Project on Dryland Agriculture, BNCA, Biswanath Chariali", project cost Rs.1.5 Crore implemented in 2010.
  • India Meteorological Department sponsored project on "Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS)", project cost Rs.15 Lakh implemented in 2005.
  • CRIDA, ICAR, Hyderabad sponsored project on "National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA). The project was implemented by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara. Served this project as Associate Scientist", implemented in 2011.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Tribal sub-plan on "Promotion of Agriculture centric sustainable livelihood security for tribal farmers of Assam". The project was implemented by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri, AAU, Bilasipara. Served this project as Associate Scientist", project cost Rs.39.67 Lakh implemented in 2015.
  • RKVY sponsored project on "Cross-bred Goat at Farmers' Field. The project was implemented jointly by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sivasagar, AAU, Nazira and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Nazira. Served this project as Associate Scientist.", project cost Rs.4.25 Lakh implemented in 2011.