List of Research Topics of P.G. Theses

Since the establishment of the Department of Poultry Science, 95 students of M. V. Sc. and 4 students of Ph. D. have carried out research work on various topics of poultry management, poultry genetics, poultry physiology and poultry nutrition and obtained their respective degrees. The topics of thesis were as under: 

Sr. No. Title of the Thesis Name of the Student Name of the Guide/ Advisor
Year
1. Effect of artificial insemination v/s flock mating on some production function of fowl Dr. B. V. Rajmane Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1977
2. Effect of different energy level and housing system on economic traits in broiler chicken Dr. R. D. Patil Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1977
3. Effect of Clomiphene citrate on economic traits of layers Dr. N.  V.  Jadhav Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1979
4. Genetic estimation of egg production traits Dr. C. S. Patil Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1979
5. Different energy levels and their combination on growth and other economic characters of broiler chicken Dr. S. D. Bhosale Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1979
6. Production of broilers v/s egg strain cockerels and their economics Dr. K. S. Khare Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1980
7. Effect of different levels of poimix (Clomiphene citrate) on egg traits of poultry Dr. I. I. Sayed Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1980
8. Ggenetic studies on part year and annual egg production in white leghorn flock Dr. S. R. Joshi Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1980
9. Studies on economic traits of broilers with clomiphene Dr. A. A. A. Shaikh Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1981
10. Studies on cage shape and inclusion of poultry manure on performance of layers Dr. A. T. Kumbhar Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1981
11. Effect of environmental components on egg laying pattern in hens Dr. C. N. Bargaje Dr. M. V. Kulkarni 1982
12. Genetic studies of fertility, hatchability and embryonic mortality in B-2 line of White leghorn Dr. S. L. Bhangale Dr. K. A. Redi 1983
13. Genetic studies of economic trait in V strain of White leghorn Dr. R. R. Kulkarni Dr. K. A. Redi 1983
14. Effect of combination of unconventional feed ingredients in broilers Dr. H. B. Fisarekar Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1983
15. Sudies on the performance of cockerels on various protein and energy levels Dr. T. M. Bhadange Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1984
16. Effect of replacement of fish meal with liver residue meal on performance of layers Dr. A. V. Naik Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1984
17. Comparative study of different growth promoters in cockerels Dr. B. A. Jadhav Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1985
18. Comparative study of different litter materials for poultry production Dr. A. S. Ranade Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1986
19. Effect of dietary calcium and phosphorus levels on productive performance and egg shell quality in caged layers Dr. S. R. Girdhar Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1986
20. Studies on use of biologically produced protein digest extract and different litter materials on various traits in layers Dr. A. T. Patil Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1987
21. Studies on effect of heat stress and possible remedial measures in broilers under stress Dr. D. W.  Usgaonkar Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1987
22. Studies on performance and immunomodulating effect of levamisole in broilers under stress Dr. M. M. Chawak Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1988
23. Effect of substituting fish meal with groundnut extraction at various levels on performance of broilers Dr. C. L. Deshmukh Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1989
24. Effect of different growth promoters on performance of broilers Dr. S. D. Jinturkar Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1989
25. Effect of various energy levels on some economic traits in growing and laying quails Dr. S. H. Dange Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1989
26. Use of probiotic as growth promoter in broilers Dr. G. L. Nehete Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1989
27. Effect of biotin feeding on performance of broilers Dr. B.  D. Patil Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1989
28. Effect of enzyme supplement on performance of broilers Dr. A. S. Kadam Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1991
29. Effect of different physical forms of feed on performance of broilers Dr. S. S. Patil Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1991
30. Comparative performance of broilers under different managemental conditions, areas and seasons Dr. S. R. Khanapurkar Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1992
31. Effect of replacement of maize with finger millet (Eleusine coracana) on the performance of broilers Dr. M.  R. Manthanwar Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1992
32. Studies on the effect of replacement of groundnut extraction protein with sunflower extraction in broiler mash Dr. A. T. Gunde Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1992
33. Effect of dietary inclusion of Jowar cake on performance of broilers Dr. V. S. Patil Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1993
34. An evaluation of intake plus as flavor enhancer and appetite stimulant on the performance of broilers Dr. S. A. Thorat Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1993
35. Studies of efficacy of enzyme feed supplement and Lactobacilli culture on growth and immune response of broilers Dr. R. D. Adsul Dr. B.  V. Rajmane 1994
36. Studies on extruded full fat soybean in broiler diet Dr. S. G. Shinde Dr. A. S. Ranade 1995
37. Comparative evaluation of herbal products for poultry Dr. N. C. Bedse Dr. A. S. Ranade 1996
38. Effect of amino acid chelates on performance of broilers Dr. P. P. Kulkarni Dr. A. S. Ranade 1996
39. Study on predisposing factors responsible to cause outbreaks of infectious bursal disease Dr. P. K. Pawar Dr. A. S. Ranade 1996
40. Effect of live yeast culture [Kluyveromyces fragilis and Saccharomyces cervisiae] on the performance of broilers Dr. S. S. Nadgauda Dr. A. S. Ranade 1997
41. Effect of herbal feed supplement ‘Magacal’ on the performance of broilers Dr. S. J. Patil Dr. A. S. Ranade 1997
42. Studies on replacement fish meal in the diet of broiler quails Dr. A. M. Mahakal Dr. A. S. Ranade 1998
43. Use of poultry byproduct meal in broiler ration Dr. S. C. Pasarte Dr. A. S. Ranade 1998
44. Effect of high fibre diet with enzyme supplementation on the performance of broiler chickens Dr. S. J. Bhosale Dr. A. S. Ranade 1998
45. Use of silkworm pupae meal in broiler ration Dr.D.H. Kadam Dr. A.S. Ranade 1999
46. Study of different protein levels in the diet of broiler quails Dr. V. B. Bhosale Dr. A. S. Ranade 1999
47. Effect of enzyme supplementation on the performance of broiler chickens Dr. S. Dey Dr. A. S. Ranade 1999
48. Studies on utilization of dried poultry manure in broiler ration Dr. V. E. Kumbhar Dr. A. S. Ranade 1999
49. Effect of ‘Lysoforte dry’ on performance of broilers Dr. D. N. Desai Dr. A. S. Ranade 2000
50. To study the effect of live yeast culture on the performance of broilers Dr. A. H. Sayed Dr. A. S. Ranade 2000
51. Use of ‘ Acid lac dry’ as antibiotic/ probiotic replacer in broiler ration Dr. S. M. Bhise Dr. A. S. Ranade 2000
52. Effect of liquid preparation of vitamin E and selenium on growth and immune response of broilers Dr. M. A. Gole Dr. A. S. Ranade 2001
53. Effect of nitrifying bacteria in reducing ammonia problem in broilers housed at different stocking densities Dr. M. M. Kadam Dr. A. S. Ranade 2001
54. Use of oligodextran as a growth promoter in broiler under stress Dr. S. K. Jagtap Dr. A. S. Ranade 2001
55. Effect of phytase on performance of broiler fed with low phosphorus diets Dr. K. K. Khose Dr. A. S. Ranade 2001
56. Effect of different growth promoters on the performance of broilers quails Dr. S. Saha Dr. A. S. Ranade 2002
57. Effect of supplementation of phytase on availability on nutrients in broilers Dr. P. M.  Parit Dr. A. S. Ranade 2002
58. Effect of enzyme supplementation on performance of broilers receiving different levels of fibre in the diet Dr. B. S. Kolekar Dr. A. S. Ranade 2002
59. Use of Tamarind Kernel powder in broiler rations Dr. A. S. Patwardhan Dr. A. S. Ranade 2002
60. To study the effect of feeding fats and oils from different sources on the performance of broilers. Dr. S. G. Aswale Dr. A. S. Ranade 2003
61. To study the role of Betaine in broilers. Dr. S. V. Patil Dr. A. S. Ranade 2003
62. Comparative study of different anticoccidials on the performance of broilers. Dr. S. M. Gurav Dr. A. S. Ranade 2003
63. Use of different vegetable oils in broiler diet. Dr. D. V. Ilake Dr. A. S. Ranade 2004
64. Comparative study of different litter materials and stocking densities on the performance of broilers. Dr. D. S. Shinde Dr. A. S. Ranade 2004
65. To study the effect of quantitative feed restriction in broilers. Dr.T. H. Dangat Dr. A. S. Ranade 2004
66. The effect of day-old weights on performance of broilers. Dr. S. S. Swami Dr. A. S. Ranade 2004
67. Comparative evaluation of prebiotic, probiotic and acidifier in broiler diets Dr. D. Y. Lokhande Dr. A. S. Ranade 2005
68. Study on effect of supplementation of Gerlic (Allum sativum) on performance of broilers Dr. P. G. Gaikwad Dr. A. S. Ranade 2005
69. Management of endangered Gyps sp. Of vultures in captivity Dr. P. E. Avari Dr. A. S. Ranade 2005
70. Evaluation of oil fortified with herbs on performance of broilers Dr. D. L. Waghmare Dr. A. S. Ranade 2006
71. Comparative evaluation of liquid methionine and powder methionine on performance of broilers Dr. P. T. Bhapkar Dr. A. S. Ranade 2006
72. Effect of chromium picolinate on the performance of broilers Dr. P. P. Chaudhari Dr. A. S. Ranade 2006
73. Effect of environment enrichment, filial imprinting and music application on the performance of broilers Dr. P. N. Vaidya Dr. A. S. Ranade 2006
74. Evaluation of herbal product for improving the quality of poultry litter Dr. D. V. Metakari Dr. A. S. Ranade 2007
75. Studies on synergistic effects of certain commonly used feed additives on performance of broilers Dr. C. P. Munj Dr. A. S. Ranade 2007
76. Studies on effects of using distillery dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in the diets with certain feed additives on performance of broilers Dr. U. M. Patil Dr. A. S. Ranade 2007
77. Efficacy of different herbal preparations in broiler diet for immunomodulation Dr. H. P. Thange Dr. A. S. Ranade 2008
78. To study the effect of acidic and alkaline drinking water on the performance of broilers Dr. A. B. Adkine Dr. A. S. Ranade 2009
79. To study the effect of supplementation of liquid methionine and liquid multi enzyme preparation on performance of broilers reared on optimum and lower levels of crude protein Dr. S. P. Lawand Dr. A. S. Ranade 2009
80. Use of phytobiotics in broilers to improve the production performance. Dr. B. R. Vighane Dr. A. S. Ranade 2009
81. Effect of HMTBa chelated organic trace minerals Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Selenium yeast on broiler performance and immunity Dr. R. B. Agivale Dr. A. S. Ranade 2010
82. Effect of HMTBA chelated organic trace minerals Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Iron on layer performance and egg shell quality Dr. S. S. Padhye Dr. A. S. Ranade 2010
83. Use of HMTBA chelated organic trace minerals Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Iron to improve egg shell quality in post  peak phase Dr. B. G. Gangurde Dr. A. S. Ranade 2011
84. To study the effect of various levels of Inulin on performance and gut health of broilers Dr. F. G. Mulani Dr. A. S. Ranade 2012
85. Study on performance of broilers on diets without corn Dr. G.P. Pawar Dr. A. S. Ranade 2012
86. Use of chitin industry by-product in diet of layers Dr. H. A. Vichare Dr. A. S. Ranade 2013
87. To study the effect of feeding soluble proteins obtained from crustacean shells on performance of broilers Dr. K. M. Purohit Dr. D. N. Desai 2013
88. Effect of feeding different levels of Rice Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (RDDGS) on performance of broilers Dr. A. D. Dingore Dr. D. N. Desai 2015
89. To study the effect of Saponin and Inulin singly or in combination on performance and gut health of broilers Dr. N. B. Datir Dr. A. S. Ranade 2015
90. Replacing dietary soybean meal protein by various levels of rapeseed meal in broilers Dr. A. K. Kate Dr. A. S. Ranade 2015
91. Effect of feeding various levels of guar meal on performance of layers Dr. B. S. Rathod Dr. P. E. Avari 2016
92. Effect of calcium pidolate on egg production and egg quality during last phase of production cycle with reducing levels of inorganic calcium Dr. N. R. Joshi Dr. D. N. Desai 2017
93. Evaluation of two different emulsifiers or different sources of oils in broiler diets Dr. G. D. Chavan Dr. P. E. Avari 2017
94. Comparative study of combination of different litter materials on the performance of broilers Dr. A. R. Narwade Dr. P. E. Avari 2018
95. Study of production   performance of layers in different types of cages with different stocking densities Dr. G. A. Manganale Dr. D. N. Desai 2018
96. Effect of dietary supplementation of phospholipids on egg production and egg quality in layers Dr. N. V. Khuje Dr. P. E. Avari 2019
97. Use of natural insoluble fibre in oat hulls (Avena sativa) as non-anitbiotic growth promoter in broilers Dr. N. A. Mulla Dr. D. N. Desai 2019