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Safeguarding India’s Pork Industry: Insights into prevention and socio- economic implications of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Northeast India

Anshuman Roy 3rd year B.V.Sc. and A.H. student College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 The Indian pork industry has recently faced a significant threat in the form of African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. This disease, which has ravaged pork industries

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ADDRESSING ZOONOTIC RISKS FROM SMALL RUMINANTS: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Dr. Prerona Patowary1, Dr. Dipak Bhuyan2 and Dr. Manoj Kr. Kalita3 1Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat, Assam-23 2Chief Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat, Assam-23 3Assistant Professor, LCVSc, AAU, Joyhing, North Lakhimpur, Assam-51 Email: preronapatowary@gmail.com Diseases which are inter-transmissible between man and animals are called Zoonoses.  Rudolf Virchow Coined the term “Zoonoses” stating that “Between animal

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THE ROLE OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES IN ANIMAL REPRODUCTION: IMPACTS AND IMPLICATIONS

Dr. Manoj Kumar Kalita1, Dr. Himangshu Baruah2 and Dr. Prerona Patowary3 1Assistant Professor, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, NLP-51 2Associate Professor, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, NLP-51 3Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat- 23   Introduction Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmitted between species, either from animals to humans or vice versa. Of the

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Sustainable Solutions for Mitigating Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Northeast India: A Comprehensive Analysis

Dipjyoti Bharali Ph.D. Research Scholar, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013 Corresponding e-mail: bharali.dipjyoti93@gmail.com   ABSTRACT Agriculture and forestry are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly CO2, CH4, and N2O, which exacerbate global warming (Rehman et al., 2020). Northeast India, comprising states like Assam, Meghalaya, and

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ANTIBIOTICS IN POULTRY: BANE or BOON?

Kanjanabh Kumar Das  3rd Year, B.V.Sc. & A.H. kumardaskanjanabh@gmail.com College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati-22   The poultry industry in India is a booming industry. Poultry rearing has been a staple livelihood for a large section of Indian population since ancient times. This can be attributed to the excellent disease resistance capacity of our

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The Crucial Role of Microbiome in Plant Health

Anwesha Sharma Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam anweshakashyap97@gmail.com   Abstract Microbes, the invisible architects of agricultural ecosystems, play a pivotal role in shaping plant health and productivity. This paper explores the intricate web of interactions between plants and microbes, focusing on their symbiotic partnerships, benefits, and challenges. Within the rhizosphere,

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Bioinformatics and Big Data: Unravelling the Genetic Mysteries

Ayushman Baruah Undergraduate Student College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013 E-mail: ayushman.baruah.aj23@aau.a.cin   Introduction In the vast landscape of biological sciences, where DNA sequences whisper secrets about life itself, lies a fascinating intersection: bioinformatics. This field marries biology with data science, unlocking hidden patterns in genetic information. In this article, we'll embark on

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Banana Fibre: A Sustainable Textile Revolution

Pankaj Bharali Ph.D. Research Scholar, Dept. of Textiles and Apparel Designing Dr. Nabaneeta Gogoi Principal Scientist and Professor, Dept. of Textiles and Apparel Designing College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013 Corresponding e-mail: pankajbharali228@gmail.com   Abstract Banana fibre, derived from banana plant pseudo-stems, is a promising eco-friendly textile alternative. Its cultivation is sustainable, using minimal water and

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