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General Informations

  • Join Date: 17/08/1992
  • College: College of Veterinary Science
  • Department: Veterinary Microbiology
  • Office Email: dilip.bhattacharyya[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1982
B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Ranchi Veterinary College, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi-834006, Jharkhand

 
 
 
 
 
1990
M.V.Sc.

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam

 
 
 
 
 
2001
Ph. D.

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
07-01-2019 - Till date
Professor

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
03-02-2018 - 05-01-2019
Professor

Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2011 - 03-02-2018
Professor

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
03-03-2008 - 30-06-2011
Associate Professor

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-12-2000 - 02-03-2008
Junior Scientist (Health)

Livestock Research Station , Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
17-08-1992 - 30-11-2000
Assistant Professor

Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Nang Kanna Manpoong;Kutubuddin Ahmed;Dilip Kumar Bhattacharyya;Dipak Kumar Sarma;Nekibuddin Ahmed;Arunoday Das (2020) . Efficacy of potassium permanganate and turmeric as antimicrobial agents on the bacterial load and quality of boar semen during preservation at 150 C, Veterinarski arhiv, 90(5), 443-451
Aparajita Das;Dilip Kr Bhattacharyya (2019) . Standardization and application of rapid tests viz dot ELISA and vertical flow through tests for serodiagnosis of classical swine fever, Indian J. Anim Res., 53(0), 99-104
P Deka;D K Bhattacharyya;R K Sharma;G K Saikia;N Pathak;Barkataki;S Neher;A Gogoi (2017) . Capsular typing and virulence gene profiling of Pasteurella multocida isolated from chickens, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(5), 1928-1933
K Ahmed;D K Bhattacharyya (2015) . Isolation of pathogenic fungi associated with repeat breeder bovine, Intas Polivet , 16(2), 459-461
Binod Kumar Duttaborah;B C Deka;R K Biswas;D J Duta;D K Bhattacharyya;P Chakravarty;S Deori;S Sinha;K Ahmed (2015) . Effect of equilibration period on post thaw semen quality of Indian yak, Indian J Anim Sci, 85(6), 607-609
S Sonowal;A G Barua;R A Hazarika;S Rajkhowa;C C Barua;D K Bhattacharyya (2015) . Detection of glutamate dehydrogenase gene (gdh) in Streptococcus suis isolated from pigs, Indian J Anim Sci, 84(3), 287-288
G Barman;G K Saikia;D K Bhattacharyya;P Roychoudhury (2013) . Detection of virulence genes of Salmonella by polymerase chain reaction, Indian J Anim Sci, 83(5), 477-480
D P Bora; N N Barman;D K Bhattacharyya;LJ Dutta (2011) . Fecal excretion of rotavirus by naturally infected pregnant sows in organized pig farms – a potent source of infection to newborns, Indian J. Anim. Sc, 81(6), 40-42
D P Bora;N N Barman;D.K.Bhattacharyya;S. Sarma;L J Dutta (2010) . Comparative efficacy of Sandwich-ELISDA and SDS-PAGE in detection of rotaviruses in faeces of piglets, Indian Vet. J. Virol, 87(7), 641-643
D P Bora;D K Bhattacharyya;N N Barman;L J Dutta; Rotavirus excretion by diarrheic;healthy Pigs in organized herds in Assam (2009) . Rotavirus excretion by diarrheic and healthy Pigs in organized herds in Assam, Animal Science Reporter, 3(2), 57-61
S Bora;G Mahato;N N Barman;D K Bhattacharyya;;T C Dutta (2008) . Immuneresponse of Buffalo calves to vaccination with Brucella abortus strain-19 vaccine, Buffalo Bulletin, 27(3), 250-252
D P Bora;N N Barman;D K Bhattacharyya (2007) . Isolation of rotavirus in MA 104 cell line from diarrhoeic piglets of Assam, Indian J. Virol, 18(1), 40-43
K Ahmed;D K Bhattacharyya;;A Hafiz (2007) . Ivermectin against gastrointestinal nematode in naturally infected cattle, Indian Vet. J. , 84(5), 82-83
A Hafiz;A Rehman;R A Hazarika;D K Bhattacharyya;K Ahmed (2005) . Comparative efficacy of Albendazole and Piperazine against natural Toxocara vitilorum infection in buffalo calves, J. Vet. Pub. Hlth, 3(2), 135-137
D K Bhattacharyya;K Ahmed (2005) . Prevalence of helminthic infection in cattle and buffaloes, Indian Vet. J. , 82(8), 900-901
K Ahmed; D K Bhattacharyya;TK Amonge (2005) . Seasonal and diurnal variation in parturition of swamp buffaloes, Indian Vet. J. , 82(9), 1000-1001
K Ahmed;D K Bhattacharyya (2005) . Isolation, identification and antibiogram of aerobic bacteria from repeat breeding buffaloes, Indian Vet. J. , 82(8), 900-901
D K Bhattacharyya; K Ahmed;H Rahman (2005) . Studies on Sero-prevalence of bovine brucellosis by different tests, J. Vet. Pub. Hlth, 3(2), 131-133
H Rahman;W D Hardt;H V Murugkar;D K Bhattacharyya (2004) . Occurence of SopE gene and its phenotypic expression among different serovars of Salmonella Entertica isolated from man and animals. Indian, Indian J. Exp. Biol, 43(8), 631-899
H V Murugkar;H Rahman;P K Dutta;A Kumar;D K Bhattacharyya (2004) . Some molecular features of S. Enteritidis isolated from man and animals., J. Appl. Biosci. Biotech, 1(1), 34-40
H V Murugkar;H Rahman;D K Bhattacharyya (2004) . Some epidemiological features of Salmonella Typhimurium isolated from North East India, Indian J. Anim. Sci, 74(6), 609-611
P Borah;D K Bhattacharyya;S K Das;A Mukit (2004) . Enterotoxigenicity of Salmonella isolated from pigs., Indian Vet. J, 81(4), 366-368
D K Bhattacharyya;H Rahman;H V Murugkar (2004) . Prevalence of Salmonella in poultry in North-Eastern India, Indian J. Vet. Res, 13(1), 1-7
D K Bhattacharyya;H Rahman;H V Murugkar (2004) . Development and evaluation of Salmonella toxoid vaccine for poultry, Indian J. Anim. Sci, 74(6), 581-585
D K Bhattacharyya;;H Rahman (1995) . Antibiogram of pathogens isolated from cases of bovine mastitis., Indian Vet. J, 72(0), 415-416
D K Bhattacharyya;D K Sarma;P Borah;B R Boro (1991) . Salmonella in slaughtered pigs: isolation and drug sensitivity, Indian J. Anim. Sci, 61(7), 61-63
Haque, S.(2016). Characterization of beta-2 toxin producing Clostridium perfringens isolated from animals, foods of animal origin and human.PhD thesis submitted to Veterinary Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
Bora, M.(2013). Seroprevalence of Brucellosis and evaluation of immune response to strain-19 vaccine in swamp buffalo.MVSc thesis submitted to Veterinary Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
Deka, P.(2013). Molecular characterization of Pasteurella multocida isolated from chickens.MVSc thesis submitted to Veterinary Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
Baruah, R.(2011). Detection of adulterants and determination of microbial quality of milk in Guwahati city.M Sc. (DFSM) thesis submitted to Food Microbiology, School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
Das, A.(2010). Development of Rapid Immunoassay for detection of CSF virus antigen and antibody.MVSc thesis submitted to Veterinary Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
Borah, D.P.(2005). Seasonal prevalence and faecal excretion pattern of Rota virus in pigs.MVSc thesis submitted to Veterinary Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
Deka, P.; Bhattacharyya, D.K.; Sharma, R.K.; Saikia, G.K.; Kalita, D.J. and Pathak, D.C.(2014). Molecular characterization of Pasteurella multocida isolated from chicken XII Annual Conference of IAVPHS Khanapara, Guwahati-22 ,Department of Public Health, CVSc, Khanapara,, Vol. 12, 261 - 0.
Barman, G.; Saikia, G.K.; Bhattacharyya, D.K. and Roychoudhury, P.(2012). Detection of virulent genes of Salmonella by Polymerase Chain reaction 18th International Conference(Post ISCBC – 2012) on Perspective and Challenges in Chemical and Biological Sciences Innovation Cross Roads IASST, Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati-35 ,IASST and Indian Society of Chemists & Biologist, Lucknow,,, Vol. 18, 286 - 0.
Bhattacharyya, D.K.; Saikia, G.K.; Sharma, R.K.; Sarma, J.; Baruah, H. and Deka, P.(2012). Sensitivity of Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp. To Moxifloxacin . East Zonal Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 ,Deaprtment of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22., Gauhati Medical College and National Institute o,Khanapara, 48 - 48.
Sharma, H. and Bhattacharyya, D.K.(2012). Antimicrobial sensitivity to bacterial pathogens associated with respiratory tract infections . East Zonal Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 ,Deaprtment of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22., Gauhati Medical College and National Institute o,, 49 - 0.
Bhattacharyya, D.K. and Rahman, H.(2009). Antibiogram of Salmonella Isolated from Birds 2nd North East Conference of Medical Microbiologist(Under the aegis of IAMM – Guwahati Chapter) Guwahati-781022 ,NEMICROCON 2009,, Vol. 2, 33 - 0.
Ahmed, K.; Bhattacharyya, D.K. and Baishya, G.(2005). Calf mortality in swamp buffalo of Assam . National Seminar on Improvement of Swamp Buffaloes of North Eastern Region of India Guwahati-781022 ,Assam Livestock Development Agency,, 49 - 0.
Bhattacharyya, D.K.; Ahmed, K.; Rahman, .H.. and , G.B..(2005). Seroprevalence of brucellosis in swamp buffalo of Assam National Seminar on Improvement of Swamp Buffaloes of North Eastern Region of India Guwahati-781022 ,Assam Livestock Development Agency,, 48 - 0.
Ahmed, K.; Bhattacharyya, D.K. and Baishya, G.(2005). Different types of scroti and preputial sheaths in swamp buffaloes of Assam National Seminar on Improvement of Swamp Buffaloes of North Eastern Region of India Guwahati-781022 ,Assam Livestock Development Agency,, 47 - 0.
Murugkar, H.V.; Rahman, H.; Kumar, A.; Shome, B.R.; Shome, R. and Bhattacharyya, D.K.(2003). Production, purification and characterization of Salmonella Typhimurium enterotoxin XXI Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases Barapani, Meghalaya ,Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases,Barapani, Vol. 21, 61 - 61.
Murugkar, H.V.; Rahman, H.; Kumar, A.; Shome, B.R.; Shome, R. and Bhattacharyya, D.K.(2003). Plasmid profile, phage typing and antibiogram of field S. Enteritidis isolated from various sources XXI Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases Barapani, Meghalaya ,Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases,Barapani, Vol. 21, 47 - 47.
Bhattacharyya, D.K.; Rahman, H. and Murugkar, H.V.(2003). Development and evaluation of Salmonella toxoid vaccine for poultry XXI Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases Barapani, Meghalaya ,Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases,Barapani, Vol. 21, 21 - 22.
Borah, P.; Bhattacharyya, .D.K.; Sharma, R.K.; , and Patgiri, G.P.(2000). Microbiological quality of pork and its products in Guwahati City 7th Annual Convention and National Symposium CVSc, Khanapara ,Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology,,, Vol. 7, 12 - 0.
Bhattacharyya, D.K.; Borah, P.. and , B.R.B.(2000). Prevalence of Salmonella in slaughtered pigs. 7th Annual Convention and National Symposium CVSc, Khanapara ,Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology,,, Vol. 7, 9 - 0.
Boro, B.R..; Rahman, H..; Saikia, .G.K.; Bhattacharyya, D.K.; , and Borah, P.(1991). Salmonella serotypes in different sources Seminar on Zoonoses ICMR, Dibrugarh ,Regional Medical Research Centre, NE Region (ICMR),,, 61 - 63.
Achivements
  • Credited with first report on isolation of Salmonella paratyphi A from a pork sample which is known as a human -host-adapted strain responsible for enteric fever in man
  • Developed a novel formalized Salmonella Toxoid vaccine against avian salmonllosis from toxins of a stain of Salmonella Enterica serovar Weltevreden (BM/1643) and evaluated for the efficacy against homologous and heterologous challenges in poultry.
  • Reported on the prevalence of outer protein E (sopE) gene and its phenotypic expression among three serovars of Salmonella viz., Enteritidis, Gallinarum and Virchow isolated from man and animals in India. Also plasmid profiling, phage typing and antibiogram of field Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from animal & birds was done.
  • Purified and characterised Salmonella Typhimurium enterotoxin (Stn) and produced highly immunogenic purified protein.
  • On molecular characterization identified capsular type A and D possessing ompH , ptfA and fimA genes in Pasteurella multocida isolated from chicken
  • The distribution of Clostridium perfringens Type A, B and C in isolates collected from different sources of animals and birds including human and a close relationship between them was established.
  • Discharged duties as the Co- Principal Investigator in an AICRP on” Animal Disease Monitoring & Surveillance” ,DBT Net Work project on Brucellosis, All India Net Work project on Haemorrhagic septicaemia and ICAR-Out Reached Project on Zoonotic Diseases. . Acted as Co-Principal Investigator in two collaborative inter-institutional research projects with ICAR, National research Center on Yak, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh
  • Evaluated Cell Mediated Immune response of Swamp Buffalo calves to vaccination with Brucella abortus strain-19 vaccine.
  • Prepared e-learning modules on the subject Veterinary Microbiology for undergraduate course and uploaded the Bacteriology part in the internet.
  • Assigned with additional task of conducting practical classes and examination of Post Graduate students of IGNOU and also assisted in research works of Post Doctorate scholars of other University as an when required.
  • Guided MVSc, MSc (DFSM) and PhD scholars as major adviser as well as students from other departments of the College of Veterinary Science as minor adviser
  • Acted as an external examiner and paper setter for postgraduate and undergraduate courses of College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Tripura University, Agartala and Ranchi Veterinary College, Birsa Agricultural University , Kanke, Jharkhand.
  • Attended 15 Refresher course/Research methodology course/Summer institute/Winter school/ Training programme and 24 International , Global and National Seminars/ Conference . Presented 18 numbers of research papers in the conference/seminar/symposium.
  • Published 14 leaflets, 2 booklets and 3 popular articles for the farmers at Livestock Research Station , AAU,Mondira, Hekra during 2000 to 2007.
    Organised 46 animal treatment, vaccination cum awareness camp. and acted as resource person in 3 training courses . Completed the Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agriculture Service Project (World Bank Project) on “Surveillance and occurrence of infectious and parasitic diseases of livestock in lower Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam” as Principal Investigator.
  • Acted as a Guest Lecturer in the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) , Guwahati with effect from 2009.
  • Acting as a Honorary Member of Sri Sankardeva Netralaya Institutional Academic & Research Committee (SSNIARC)with effect from 2019.
Membership
  • Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases.
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society.
    Life Member
  • Assam Veterinary Council.
    Life Member
  • Blue Cross Society of Assam.
    Life Member
  • Animal Products Consumers’ Society.
    Life Member
  • Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology.
    Life Member
Projects
  • ICAR sponsored project on "ICAR-Outreach Programme on Zoonotic Diseases", implemented in 2014.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "ICAR-AICRP on ADMAS", implemented in 2010.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "ALL INDIA NWP ON HAEMORRHAGIC SEPTICAEMIA", implemented in 2002.
  • DBT sponsored project on "DBT Network Project on Brucellosis", implemented in 2012.