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General Informations

  • Join Date: 09/07/2011
  • College: Directorate of Research(Vety)
  • Department: AAU-Goat Research Station, Byrnihat
  • Office Email: farzin.akhtar[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: PI, AICRP ON GOAT IMPROVEMENT

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1997
B. V. Sc. & A. H.

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara

 
 
 
 
 
2000
M. V. Sc.

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara

 
 
 
 
 
2010
Ph.D.

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
09-07-2011 - Till date
Junior Scientist (AGB)

Goat Research Station, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-01-2016 - Till date
Scientist (AGB), Stage-2

Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Goat Research Station, Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Sidhartha Shankar Sharma; Galib Zaman; Bula Das; Arpana Das; Arundhati Phookan; Farzin Akhtar (2024) . Prediction of Annual Egg Production Based on Part Year Egg Production in Nageswari Ducks of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 13(3), 165-167
Galib uz Zaman; Arundhati Phookan; Bula Das; Arpana Das; Subimal Laskar; Farzin Akhtar (2023) . Genetic Structure and Diversity Study of Indigenous Cattle Population of North East India, The Pharma Innovation Journal. , 0(9), 2373-2379
Ashim Kumar Saikia; Dipak Bhuyan; Farzin Akhtar; Pranjal Borah; Maradona Nath (2022) . Constraints Perceived by Small Scale Goat Farmers of Kamrup, Kamrup Metro and Morigaon Districts of Assam, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(10), 41-45
Upasana Baruah; Purabi Kaushik; D. Kalita; F. Akhtar; K. B. Kalita (2021) . An evaluation on the reproductive performance of Sahiwal heifers in the high humid climatic condition of Assam., Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research , 0(0), 0-0
Mokidur Rahman; Arundhati Phookan; Galib Uz Zaman; Arpana Das; Farzin Akhtar; Shantanu Tamuly; Hitu Choudhury; L. Sarma (2021) . Allelic variability of Estrogen receptor (ESR) gene and its effect on litter traits of Doom pigs., Tropical Animal Health and Production, 53(0), 316-0
Marpi Karki; G. Zaman; A. Aziz; F. Akhtar (2021) . Studies on Milk Constituents of Indigenous Cattle of Arunachal Pradesh., Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci, 10(3), 0-0
P. Saikia; F. Akhtar; G. Uz Zaman; A. Das; A. M. Ferdoci; A. Haque; S. Tamulyand S. Ahmed (2021) . Studies on some of the carcass traits of indigenous sheep of Assam., The North East Veterinarian, 0(1), 22-25
Upasana Baruah; Purabi Kaushik; G.C. Das; D. Kalita; T. K. Amonge; M. Borah; F. Akhtar; K.B.Kalita (2020) . Effect of sex on the body weights of pure breed Sahiwal calf under the high humid conditions of Assam., Indian Journal of Animal Research, 4185(0), 1-4
Mokidur Rahman; Arundhati Phookan; GalibUz Zaman; Arpana Das; Farzin Akhtar; Jakir Hussain; Hitu Choudhury (2020) . Growth and Reproductive Performances of Doom Pigs under Field Condition., Veterinary Research International, 8(2), 73-77
L. Sarma; N. Nahardeka; A. Aziz; G. Zaman; A. Das; F. Akhtar; S. Upadhaya (2019) . Investigation of Fec B and POU1F1 gene polymorphism in Assam Hill Goat., International journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. , 8(2), 2366-2374
Mokidur Rahman; Arundhati Phookan; GalibUz Zaman; Arpana Das; Farzin Akhtar; Jakir Hussain; Shantanu Tamuly (2019) . Study on Various Morphometric and Bristle Traits of Doom Pigs of Assam under the Existing Management System., International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(4), 0-0
Zaman; G.; Akhtar; F. (2019) . A study on indigenous sheep of Assam, The North East Veterinarian, 0(2), 22-25
Sarma; L.; Nahardeka; N.; Zaman; G.; Aziz; A.; Goswami; R. N.; Das; A.; Akhtar; F. (2019) . Genetic and Non-genetic factors affecting post-weaning growth and morphometric traits in Assam Hill Goat, Indian J. Anim. Res., 0(0), 0-0
L. Sarma; N. Nahardeka; R.N. Goswami; A. Aziz; G. Zaman; A. Das; F. Akhtar (2019) . Non-genetic factors affecting pre-weaning growth and morphometric traits in Assam Hill Goat, Veterinary World, 12(8), 1327-1321
Sarma; L.; Nahardeka; N.; Zaman; G.; Aziz; A.; Das; A.; Akhtar; F.; Upadhyay; S.; Barkalita; L. (2019) . Analysis of BMP4 gene HaeIII polymorphism in Assam Hill Goat, Journal of Entomology and Zooloy Studies, 7(2), 34-37
Susmita Nath; Farzin Akhtar; K. Merina Devi (2018) . Molecular Techniques in Poultry Breeding, www.s.rpublication.com, 0(0), 100-0
K. Boruah; N. Nahardeka; A. Saleque; P. Borah; Farzin Akhtar; R. G. Sarmah; J.P.Sarma (2017) . Incidence of Goat Pox in the Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat, Assam- A Case Study., The North East Veterinarian, 0(4), 24-26
Farzin Akhtar; A. Aziz; R. N. Goswami; G. Zaman (2015) . Path Coefficient Analysis of First Lactation Milk Yield in Frieswal Cows of Assam, Indian J. Anim. Prod. Mgmt, 31(1), 102-104
Farzin Akhtar; A. Aziz; T.C. Roy; G. Zaman (2015) . Factors Affecting Age at First Calving in Frieswal Cattle of Assam., The North East Veterinarian, 0(4), 33-34
G. Zaman; A. Aziz; S. Laskar; A. Phookan; Farzin Akhtar (2014) . Reproductive performance of indigenous pigs of North East India., The North East Veterinarian, 0(2), 9-10
F. A. Ahmed; N. Baishya; K. M. Bujarbarua; Farzin Akhtar (2008) . Peripartum physical and behavioural changes in female mithun (Bos frontalis)., Indian J. Anim. Reprod. , 29(2), 185-186
F.A. Ahmed; N. Baishya; K. M. Bujarbarua; Farzin Akhtar (2008) . Process of parturition in female mithun (Bos frontalis)., Indian J. Anim. Reprod, 29(1), 86-88
F.A.Ahmed; N.Baishya; Farzin Akhtar; K.M. Bujarbarua (2007) . Characteristics of genital discharge and vulva during estrus in mithun (Bos frontalis), Indian Vet. J. , 84(0), 639-640
F. A. Ahmed; B.K. Bhattacharya; Farzin Akhtar (2004) . Incidence of anoestrus in crossbred cattle., Indian Vet. Med. J. , 28(0), 379-0
F.A. Ahmed; M.K. Tamuli; Farzin Akhtar (2003) . Effect of Placentrex and Janova in induction oestrus in anoestrus crossbred cattle, Indian Vet. J. , 0(0), 1078-1079
Farzin Akhtar; T.C. Roy; Bula Das (2003) . Studies on some production and reproductive traits in Holstein Friesian cattle., Indian Vet. J., 80(0), 453-454
Farzin Akhtar; T.C. Roy; Bula Das (2002) . Direct and correlated responses to individual trait selection in Holstein Friesian cattle of Meghalaya, Indian Vet.J., 79(0), 395-396
Farzin Akhtar; T.C. Roy; Bula Das; D. Deka (2002) . Selection indices for improving Holstein Friesian herd of Meghalaya, Indian Vet. Med. J., 26(0), 185-188
Akhtar, F. and , A.S.(2014). Bigyan Sanmata Chagoli Palan. in : Krishi Khandat Atmanijukti: Prajukti Kaushal, Neog, M. and Sharma, M.K. Bhattacharya, H.C.; (Eds), DEE, AAU, Jorhat ,Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam., pp 156-158.
Saikia, P.(2021). Performance of Indigenous Sheep of Assam.M. V. Sc. thesis submitted to Animal Genetics & Breeding, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
Nath, S.(2018). Characterization of Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aris) of Assam.M. V. Sc. thesis submitted to Animal Genetics & Breeding, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
Patowary, P.; Bhuyan, D.; Akhtar, F.; Nath, M. and Sharma, J.P.(2024). Goat: As A Meat Animal. AAU- GRS, AAU, Burnihat, Burnihat
Patowary, P.; Bhuyan, D.; Akhtar, F. and Nath, M.(2024). Sagoli Palonor Aboshyokota. AAU-GRS, AAU, Burnihat, Burnihat
Patowary, P.; Bhuyan, D.; Akhtar, F. and Nath, M.(2024). Goat Milk: Healthier Attributes. AAU-GRS,AAU, Burnihat, Burnihat
Akhtar, F.; Bhuyan, D.; Nath, M.; Sharmah, R.G. and Sarma, J.P.(2023). Baigyanik bhittir sagoli palon aaru iaar xombhaboniyota. Goat Research Station, Directorate of Research, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati
Akhtar, F.; Bhuyan, D.; Nath, M. and Talukdar, P.(2022). Briddhi aru utpadonor stor Onuxori sagolir poripusti. GRS, Directorate of Research, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati
Saleque, A.; Deka, D.K.; Nahardeka, N.; , ; Gogoi, T.; Akhtar, F. and Borah, P.(2014). Swabalambitar Babe Bigyan Sanmata Chagoli Palan. GRS, AAU, Burnihat, Guwahati
Akhtar, F. and Saleque, A.(2014). Prospects of goat breeding in Assam. A Hand out on orientation cum training programme of SMS (Animal Science) of KVKs under AAU.. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat., Guwahati
Saleque, A.; Deka, D.K.; Nahardeka, N.; Gogoi, T.; Akhtar, F.; Borah, P. and Neog, M.(2013). Swawalambitar Babe Bigyan Sanmata Chhagali Palanar Hatputhi. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat., Guwahati
Saleque, A.; Deka, D.K.; Nahardeka, N.; Gogoi, T.; Akhtar, F.; Borah, P. and Das, A.(2013). Bigyan Sanmata Chhagali Palanar Hatputhi. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat., Guwahati
Akhtar, F.; Saleque, A. and Borah, P.(2012). Chhagali puha ba pam khular babe janibalagia kisu abashyakiya katha.. DRDA, Sivasagar., Guwahati
Nath, S.; Akhtar, F. and Devi, K.M.(2018).Molecular Techniques in Poultry Breeding..www.s.rpublication.com:100 browsed on 08-03-2018
Achievements
  • Acted as Major Adviser for guiding P. G. Research: 2 M. V. Sc. Students
Membership
  • Indian Association of Woman Veterinarians
    Life Member
  • North East Veterinarian
    Life Member
  • Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction.
    Life Member
Projects
  • AAU, JORHAT sponsored project on "Climate resilient goat kid production through assisted reproductive technology", project cost Rs.11.78 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • revolving fund, AAU-GRS sponsored project on "Establishment of repository herd/ population of Assam Local Goat (Black) for contributing endurance and higher productivity", project cost Rs.1.60 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Revolving fund, AAU-GRS sponsored project on "Establishment of repository herd/ population of Assam Local Goat (Brown) for contributing endurance and higher productivity", project cost Rs.1.60 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • ASTEC, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Development of a nano zink fortified herbal mix for increased productivity in goats.", project cost Rs.4.70 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • SITA, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "“Integrated approaches for woman empowerment adopting scientific organized goat farming for livelihood enhancement and establishment of model goat farm”", project cost Rs.90 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "ICAR- AICRP on Goat Improvement, Assam Hill Goat Field Unit.", project cost Rs.32 Lakh implemented in 2009.
  • AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "Establishment of repository crossbred herd/synthetic population of Beetal and Assam Hill Goat for contributing endurance and higher productivity", project cost Rs.1.60 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • DBT, New Delhi sponsored project on "Molecular Characterization of Fecundity Genes in Assam Hill Goat", project cost Rs.50.59 Lakh implemented in 2017.