Vanlalhmangaihsanga | Veterinary | Young Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga l Veterinary
| Young Scientist Award

Skisha ‘O’ Anusandhan | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga research focuses on livestock production management, with particular emphasis on swine and poultry performance, welfare, and sustainable animal husbandry practices. His studies explore the physiological, behavioral, and production impacts of various management interventions such as castration methods, weaning systems, and stocking density optimization under Indian farming conditions. He has conducted comparative evaluations of surgical and chemical castration agents (AgNO₃ and KMnO₄) on growth and carcass quality in pigs, providing valuable insights for humane and cost-effective production systems. His research extends to assessing the effects of environmental and management factors—such as flooring type, weaning age, and feed conversion efficiency—on animal welfare and productivity. In poultry science, his collaborative studies analyze the performance and economic viability of different broiler and layer strains (COBB 430 Y and BV 300) under intensive rearing systems, focusing on feed conversion ratio, mortality rate, and financial sustainability. His contributions also include the molecular detection of haemoprotozoan pathogens in ticks, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach that connects animal health with production efficiency. Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga’s research outcomes, published in journals such as Veterinaria, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, and International Journal of Chemical Studies, contribute significantly to optimizing livestock productivity, improving animal welfare, and promoting sustainable farming practices. His ongoing investigations in livestock behavior, stress mitigation, and performance enhancement aim to support evidence-based strategies for efficient, ethical, and resilient animal production systems in tropical environments.

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Roy, N. K., Praharaj, N., Mohanty, S., & Majumder, S. (2025). Performance and financial analysis in broiler (COBB 430 Y strain): A case study on the feed conversion ratio and mortality rate. Veterinaria, 74(1), 113–123.

Sandhu, K., Singh, A. K., Singh, Y., Chahal, U., & Malik, D. S. (2024). Impact of stocking density on welfare, behavior, and growth performance of Large White Yorkshire pigs under Indian condition. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(12), 21–30.

Vanlalhmangaihsanga, L. H. (2021). Comparison of carcass characteristics between KMnO₄ and AgNO₃ as chemical castration in finisher pigs. Journal of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, 5(3), 37.

Vanlalhmangaihsanga, L. H., Kalita, G., Goswami, R., & Samanta, A. K. (2019). Effect of surgical castration and chemical castrations (AgNO₃ and KMnO₄) on the production performance of growing finishing pigs. International Journal of Chemical Studies (IJCS), 7(4), 2819–2821.

Majumder, S., Vanlalhmangaihsanga, S. S., & Kumar, N. (n.d.). A comprehensive study on production performance in COBB 430 Y strain of broiler and BV 300 strain layer reared in intensive poultry farm of IVSAH, SOA.

Mohammad Mijanur Rahman | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman, Universiti Malaysia sabah, Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman is a Bangladeshi animal scientist specializing in 🐄 animal nutrition, 🥩 meat & dairy science, and 🌿 forage production. He earned his PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Kagoshima University, Japan (2009) and currently serves at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Previously, he held research and academic positions at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, University of Malaya, and Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute. Dr. Rahman has received numerous 🏆 innovation awards for sustainable livestock feed solutions. His work emphasizes sustainable animal production and food security.

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🎓 Academic Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Kagoshima University, Japan (2006-2009) 🏆. He earned his Master of Science in Dairy Science from Bangladesh Agricultural University (1998-1999) 🥛 and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Husbandry from the same institution (1991-1994) 🐄. His early education includes a Higher Secondary School Certificate from Government Aseque Mahmud College (1989-1990) 📚 and a Secondary School Certificate from Digpait D.K. High School (1984-1988) 🏫. His academic journey began at 111 No. Chadpur Government Primary School, Jamalpur (1979-1983) ✏️.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia (since March 2024) 🎓. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (2016-2023) 📖. He held roles as a Visiting Research Fellow (2014-2016) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2011-2014) at the University of Malaya 🔬. Additionally, he was a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Miyazaki, Japan (2009-2011) 🇯🇵. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Scientific Officer at Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (1998-2004) 🐄, contributing to livestock research and development.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to agricultural science and innovation. In 2022, he won multiple Gold Awards for sustainable livestock feed innovations, including PROOVYFEED 🐔, Pregnamix 🐄, and Agrowaste Poultry Feed 🌱. He also secured Silver and Bronze Awards at various research exhibitions. In 2021, he received the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 🎖️ from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan. His past honors include the Young Scientist Award (2009) 🏅, MEXT Scholarships 🎓, and Best Oral Presentation Award (2010) 🎤. Additionally, he was awarded prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan 🇯🇵 and Malaysia 🇲🇾.

📚 Teaching Expertise

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman is an experienced educator, specializing in animal science and livestock production. He teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses, including Animal Reproduction 🐄, Meat and Dairy Science 🥩🥛, Animal Nutrition 🍀, Poultry Industry 🐔, and Ruminant Production 🐑. His expertise extends to Pasture and Fodder Production 🌱, Genetics and Animal Breeding 🧬, and Animal Feed Technology 🌾. He also contributes to courses on food security, agricultural ecosystems, and meat science. His dedication to teaching enhances students’ knowledge of sustainable livestock management and agricultural innovations.

🐄 Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman specializes in animal nutrition, forage science, and livestock production. His research explores oxalate toxicity 🌱 in animal feed, feed intake and digestibility 🥩, and the utilization of agro-industrial by-products 🏭 for sustainable animal nutrition. He has contributed to improving goat and poultry diets 🐐🐔, optimizing prebiotics in aquaculture 🐟, and enhancing meat and dairy science 🥛. His work on Napier grass, soy waste, and palm kernel cake supports sustainable livestock farming. His research also extends to nutritional strategies for ruminants, improving growth performance, and food security.

Publication Top Notes

📚 A review of oxalate poisoning in domestic animals: tolerance and performance aspects – MM Rahman, RB Abdullah, WE Wan Khadijah – Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition – Cited by: 144 – 📆 2013

🌿 Oxalate accumulation in forage plants: some agronomic, climatic and genetic aspects – O Kawamura – Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences – Cited by: 109 – 📆 2011

🐟 The effects of mixed prebiotics in aquaculture: A review – W Wee, NKA Hamid, K Mat, RIAR Khalif, ND Rusli, MM Rahman, … – Aquaculture and Fisheries – Cited by: 66 – 📆 2024

🥩 A review of okara (soybean curd residue) utilization as animal feed: Nutritive value and animal performance aspects – MM Rahman, K Mat, G Ishigaki, R Akashi – Animal Science Journal – Cited by: 57 – 📆 2021

🌾 Effects of season, variety and botanical fractions on oxalate content of napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) – MM Rahman, M Niimi, Y Ishii, O Kawamura – Grassland Science – Cited by: 49 – 📆 2006

🥥 Coconut palm: food, feed, and nutraceutical properties – K Mat, Z Abdul Kari, ND Rusli, H Che Harun, LS Wei, MM Rahman, … – Animals – Cited by: 46 – 📆 2022

🐐 Feed intake and growth performance of goats supplemented with soy waste – MM Rahman, T Nakagawa, RB Abdullah, WKW Embong, R Akashi – Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira – Cited by: 43 – 📆 2014

🐠 Olive oil by-products in aquafeeds: Opportunities and challenges – MK Hazreen-Nita, ZA Kari, K Mat, ND Rusli, SAM Sukri, HC Harun, … – Aquaculture Reports – Cited by: 37 – 📆 2022

🍃 Feed intake, digestibility and growth performance of goats offered napier grass supplemented with molasses protected Palm Kernel Cake and soya waste – MM Rahman, RB Abdullah, WE Wan Khadijah, T Nakagawa, R Akashi – Cited by: 34 – 📆 2013

🐂 Study on the growth pattern of Gayals (Bos frontalis) and their crossbred calves – MAJ Huque, KS, MM Rahman – Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences – Cited by: 31 – 📆 2001

🐓 Performance of different fast-growing broiler strains in winter – MMR Sarker, MSK, SU Ahmed, SD Chowdhury, MA Hamid – Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences – Cited by: 28 – 📆 2001

🌱 Effect of palm kernel cake as protein source in a concentrate diet on intake, digestibility and live weight gain of goats fed Napier grass – MM Rahman, RB Abdullah, WK Wan Embong, T Nakagawa, R Akashi – Tropical Animal Health and Production – Cited by: 27 – 📆 2013