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General Informations

  • Join Date: 06/06/1989
  • College: College of Veterinary Science
  • Department: Poultry Science
  • Office Email: jogadev.mahanta[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Manager, Experiential Learning Programme(ELP), Incharge Academic Cell(PG),CVSc, Khanapara

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1985
B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati

 
 
 
 
 
1987
M.V.Sc.

CS Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Mathura

 
 
 
 
 
1997
Ph.D.

Kerala Agricultural University, Mannuthy

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
06-06-1989 - 29-12-1997
Assistant Professor

Department of Poultry Science, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, A.A.U.

 
 
 
 
 
30-12-1997 - 25-01-1999
Associate Professor

Department of Poultry Science, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, A.A.U.

 
 
 
 
 
26-01-1999 - 17-01-2000
Associate Professor

Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
18-01-2000 - 30-06-2006
Associate Professor & i/c Poultry Farm

Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2006 - 30-04-2016
Professor & i/c Poultry Farm

Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science

 
 
 
 
 
01-05-2016 - 31-07-2016
Professor

Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science

 
 
 
 
 
01-08-2016 - 26-08-2016
Professor & i/c Poultry Farm

Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science

 
 
 
 
 
27-08-2016 - Till date
Professor

Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science

Publications

Metung Kamchi;Reema Saikia;Deben Sapcota;Joga Dev Mahanta;Jyoti Prasad Bordoloi;Leema Bora;Shantanu Tamuly;Mridushmita Sonowal (2022) . Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seed powder as feed additive on carcass traits and haemato-biochemical attributes of commercial broiler chicken, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(9), 3169-3173
Kulajit Kalita;Jiten Rajkhowa;Snehangsu Sinha;Shantanu Tamuly;Nikhil Ch Nath;Joga Dev Mahanta (2022) . Studies of serum biochemical and hematological parameters of Pati ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(9), 2693-2695
Reema Shreshtha;Mamta Joysowal;Bibeka Nanda Saikia;Shantanu Tamuly;Joga Dev Mahanta (2022) . Effect of dietary supplementation of Garlic along with multi-strain probiotic on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, anti-oxidant profile, carcass profile and economy of production of broiler chicken, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 11(8), 147-155 , DOI : 10.20546/ijcmas.2022.1108.014
Mihir Sarma;Pankaj Deka;Anil Deka;Kula Prasad Kalita;Deben Sapcota;Joga Dev Mahanta;Birendra Nath Bhattacharya;S Deori (2022) . Study of impact of different season on HSP-70 and cortisol level of broiler chicken of different agro-climatic zone of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(8), 1374-1378
Kanmoni Gayari;Reema Saikia;Deben Sapcota;Joga Dev Mahanta (2022) . Study on the iron content of chicken nuggets incorporated with different levels of blood, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(7), 4095-4098
Metung Kamchi;Reema Saikia;Deben Sapcota;Joga Dev Mahanta;Mridushmita Sonowal (2022) . Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seed powder as feed additive on growth performance of commercial broiler chicken, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(7), 2830-2833
Sheikh;I.U.;N. Kalita;Mahanta;J.D (2021) . Comparative performance of indigenous, Vanaraja and Crossbred (PB2 x Indigenous) chickens under different systems of rearing., Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(2), 966-970
R Islam;N Kalita;D Sapcota;IU Sheikh;JD Mahanta;M Sarma (2021) . Characterization of free-range indigenous chicken production system in North-East India (Assam), Journal of Animal Research , 11(1), 59-70
S Kalita;JD Mahanta;D Sapcota;N Kalita;R Saikia (2020) . Effect of different sources of drinking water on the haematological and biochemical parameters of commercial broiler chicken., International Journal of Chemical Studies, 8(1), 2943-2945 , DOI : https:/doi.org/10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.ilas.8715
A Deka;JD Mahanta;P Perumal (2020) . Anatomy of Bursa of Fabricius of Pat duck(Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) of Assam at different stages of development. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management., International Journal of Bio-Resource & Stress Management, 11(1), 57-63 , DOI : HTTPS://DOI.ORG/ 10.23910/IJBSM/2020.11.1.2069c
G Gonmei;D Sapcota;GK Saikia;P Deka;JD Mahanta;N Kalita;... (2019) . Studies on immune response to Newcastle disease virus in broiler chicken fed with Lactobacillus reuteri PIA 16 isolated from the gut of indigenous chicken of Assam, India, Veterinary world , 12(8), 1251-0 , DOI : 10.5455/ijlr.201901140633813
J Deka;JD Mahanta;KP Kalita;D Choudhury;HF Ahmed;S Tamuly (2019) . Effect dietary supplementation of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder on the performance of commercial broiler chicken, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies , 7(3), 658-663
D Choudhury;J Mahanta;D Sapcota;B Saikia;R Islam (2018) . Effect of dietary supplementation of turmeric(Curcuma longa) powder on the performance of commercial broiler chicken, International Journal of Livestock Research, 8(7), 182-191 , DOI : 10.5455/ijlr.20171129032810
B Borgohain;JD Mahanta;R Islam;D Sapcota;S Sarma;MC Borah (2017) . Effect of feeding Garlic (Allium sativum) as prebiotic on the performance of broiler chicken, International Journal of Livestock Research , 7(7), 225-233 , DOI : 10.5455/ijlr.20170520043023
M Das;JD Mahanta;KP Kalita;S Sarma;G Saikia (2014) . Effect of acidifier and sanitizer treated drinking water on the performance of broiler chicken, Indian Journal of Poultry Science , 49(1), 38-42
G Zaman;RN Goswami;A Aziz;N Nahardeka;TC Roy;JD Mahanta (2005) . Farming system of Nageswari ducks in North-Eastern India (Assam), World's Poultry Science Journal , 61(4), 687-693
J.D. Mahanta;A. Ramakrishnan;A. Jalaludeen (1999) . Biometric characteristics of two indigenous types of ducks of Kerala, Indian Veterinary Journal, 76(0), 1091-1094
Sapcota, D.; Narahari, D. and Mahanta, J.(2018). Avian (Poultry) Production. New India Publishing Agency, Pritam Pura, New Delhi-34, ISBN:978-93-86546-07-4
Mahanta, J. and Barua, N.(2014). Hanh-Kukura Utpadanar Hatputhi- A book in Assamese. Dept. of Poultry Science, CVSc Khanapara and for the Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat-13, C.V. Sc., AAU, Khanapara, ISBN:NIL
Mahanra, J.(2011). Hanh Palan (Assamese). Capt. (Dr.) J.M. Bujarbaruah Veterinary Educational Forum, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, ISBN:NIL
Sapcota, D. and Mahanta, J.D.(2021). Quail Farming: A New Avenue for Income Generation. in : Poultry In India (Year Book – 2021, Mahanta, J.D. (Ed), Mrs. Mahi Goswami,New Delhi, pp 170-172.
Sangkaralingam, S. and Mahanta, J.D.(2022). Nomadic (Transhumant) Duck Farming Practices . in : Duck Production and Management Strategies, Jalaludeen, A. and Churchil, R.R. Baéza, E.; (Eds), M|S Springer Nature ,Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore 189721, pp 1-675, ISBN:978-981-16-6099-3.
Sapcota, D. and Mahanta, J.(2013). Status of Pigeon Farming in the North India with special reference to Assam. in : Emerging Opportunities in Alternative Poultry Farming System, Thyagarajan, D. and Ashok, .A. Rajmanohar, G.; Murugan, M.; (Eds), Satish Serial Publishing House (SSPH), 403, Express Tower, Azadpur, Delhi-33, 403, Express Tower, Azadpur, Delhi-33, pp 249-4, ISBN:978-93-81226-44-5.
Deori, S.(2022). EFFECT OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF CURRY LEAVES (Murraya koenigii) POWDER ON THE PERFORMANCE AND HISTOLOGY OF CERTAIN LYMPHOID ORGANS OF COMMERCIAL BROILER CHICKEN.MVSc thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Dutta, A.(2022). Analysis of duck farming system in Morigaon district of Assam.MVSc thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Choudhury, D.(2022). Development of ready to cook chicken chips using spent hen meat incorporated with fenugreek leaves and or seed powder.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Kalita, S.(2019). EFFECT OF DRINKING WATER OF DIFFERENT SOURCES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BROILER CHICKEN DURING MONSOON SEASON .Ph.D. thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Vety Science, Khanapara
Deka, J.(2018). EFFECT OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF NEEM (Azadirachta indica) LEAF POWDER ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BROILER CHICKEN.MVSc thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Vety science
Choudhury, D.(2017). Effect of dietary supplementation of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder on the performance of commercial broiler chicken.MVSc thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Vety Science, Khanapara
Borgohain, B.(2016). EFFECT OF FEEDING GARLIC (Allium sativum) AS PREBIOTIC ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BROILER CHICKEN.M.V.Sc. thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Vety Science, Khanapara
Das, M.(2013). Effect of acidifier and sanitizer treated drinking water on the performance of broiler chicken.M.V.Sc. thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Vety Science, Khanapara
Islam, M.(2005). Studies on certain basic characteristics of Cina hanh(Cairina moschata) of Assam under field condition.M.V.Sc. thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Vety Science, Khanapara
Islam, R.(2001). A study on the status of duck farming in certain districts of Assam.M.V.Sc. thesis submitted to Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara
Kalita, S.; Sapcota, J.M.D.; Kalita, N.; Saikia, R. and , P.D.(2019). Effect of Different Sources of Drinking Water on the Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of Commercial Broiler Chicken XXXVI Annual Conference of Indian Poultry Science Association College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, DURG (Chhattisgarh) ,Indian Poultry Science Association,Anjora, DURG (Chhattisgarh) , Issue , 149 - 0.
Mahanta, .J.; Deka, .R.; , ; Sapcota, D.; Jalaludeen, .A. and Jakir, A.(2009). Farming system of Chara-Chemballi ducks in North -eastern India (Assam) IV World Waterfowl conference Thrissur, Kerala, India ,Centre for Advanced studies in Poultry Science, K.A.U, Mannuthy,Trichur, Kerala, Issue , 308 - 311.
Mahanta, .J.; Deka, .R.; , ; Sapcota, D. and , .A.J.(2009). Certain performance traits of Chara-Chemballi ducks of Kerala under range condition in Assam IV World Waterfowl conference Thrissur, Kerala, India ,Centre for Advanced studies in Poultry Science, K.A.U, Mannuthy,Trichur, Kerala, Issue , 112 - 114.
Deka, N.; Mahanta, J.D.; Zaman, G.U.; Das, G.C. and Bhattacharyya, B.N.(2019). Monograph on Pati Duck of Assam . Directorate of Research(Vety), A.A.U., Khanapara, Khanapara
Sarma, M.; Deka, P.; Mahanta, J.D. and Barman, A.(2013). Hanh Puwalir jatan aru Pratipalan Paddhaati. Directorate of research(Vety), LRS, Mandira
Achivements
  • Recipient of Assam Agricultural University Gold Medal for securing first position in the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme of 1979-1985.
  • Awarded Late Dr. Durlav Chandra Baruah Memorial Cash Prize by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat for securing the first position in the final B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme of 1979-1985.
  • Awarded the University Book Prize by C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, U.P. for obtaining first position in M.V.Sc. in in the subject of Poultry Science in 1987.
  • Obtained CSIR Senior Research Fellowship, New Delhi for prosecuting Ph.D. in Poultry Science in the year 1994.
  • Awarded Breed Registration Certificate by ICAR-NBAGR, New Delhi for registration of Pati duck of Assam as co-applicant.
  • Guided 40 M.V.Sc. and 20 Ph.D. students as Major guide/Member of Advisory committee, Published 98 research papers in national and international journals, Co- authored one text book and one monograph.
  • As a Principal Investigator of one SIPRD, Assam funded project and three Non-plan Research Projects of AAU. As Co-Principal Investigator completed eight projects and one more project is continuing
  • Recipient of Dr. Bhagabat Panda National Award of Excellence in Poultry Science from Pashudhan Praharee, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India in the year 2022
Membership
  • Indian Poultry Science Association
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member
  • Indian Veterinary Journal
    Life Member
  • Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
    Life Member
  • World’s Poultry Science Association (India branch)
    Annual Member
    2022
  • Assam Veterinary Council
    Annual Member
    2022
Projects
  • R& D project, AAU sponsored project on "Development of designer eggs for boosting layer industry and entrepreneurship development in North-East region", project cost Rs.25 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • SITA, Govt of Assam sponsored project on "Samridhi Poultry- An innovative approach for economic empowerment of rural women of Assam through model egg village", project cost Rs.150 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • RKVY sponsored project on "Modernization of existing poultry farm for collection, preservation, improvement and chick production", project cost Rs.65.0 Lakh implemented in 2019.
  • World bank-NAHEP sponsored project on "Poultry husbandry and product processing", project cost Rs.25 Crore implemented in 2018.
  • NABARD sponsored project on "Development of Iron enriched spent hen meat products for boosting layer industry and entrepreneurship", project cost Rs.10.0 Lakh implemented in 2018.
  • ICAR-NASF sponsored project on "Aflatoxin tolerant duck production through genetic and epigenetic approaches", project cost Rs.51.24 Lakh implemented in 2017.
  • SIPRD(SIRD) sponsored project on "Study on seasonal influence on broiler production practices, economics and its role on self employment in five erstwhile BRGF districts", project cost Rs.5.0 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Molecular characterization and development of breed signature for indigenous ducks of North East India", project cost Rs.24.0 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • ICAR-NBAGR sponsored project on "Network project on characterization of duck of Assam", project cost Rs.25.20 Lakh implemented in 2014.
  • DBT sponsored project on "Identification of Probiotic strain(s) from gut metagenome of Assam indigenous chicken", project cost Rs.54.14 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • ICAR, New Delhi sponsored project on "Experiential Learning for hands-on training programme on"Hatchery management and commercial broiler production"", project cost Rs.50.00 Lakh implemented in 2008.
  • State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development(SIPRD) sponsored project on "Broiler farming: its constraints, solutions and economic impact- a field level study", project cost Rs.1.44 Lakh implemented in 2016.