Academic credential
Ph.D. in Livestock Products Technology (IVRI).
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Department of Livestock Products Technology
Advancing education in Meat Science, Dairy Processing, Hygiene, and Value Addition of Animal By-products at Veterinary College, Hassan.
Meat Technology
Carcass quality evaluation, thermal processing, sausage preparation, and muscle biochemistry research.
Milk & Dairy Science
Milk platform testing, pasteurization quality control, indigenous product manufacturing, and safety protocols.
By-Product Valorization
Sustainable bioconversion of poultry/slaughter waste into organic bio-fertilizers and eco-friendly packaging materials.
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Department Faculty Profiles
Meet our distinguished academic faculty, clinical experts, and research guides dedicated to Livestock Products Technology.
Head of Department
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Ph.D.
Professor & Head of DepartmentPh.D. in Livestock Products Technology (IVRI)
Specialization: Meat Processing, Thermal Preservation & Muscle Proteomics
hod.lpt.vch@kvafsu.edu.in
Associate Professors
Dr. Sunitha V., Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorPh.D. in Dairy Technology
Specialization: Functional Dairy Foods & Milk Adulteration Detection
sunitha.v@kvafsu.edu.in
Dr. Anand Vardhan, Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorPh.D. in Livestock Products Technology
Specialization: Slaughterhouse By-Product Valorization & Packaging
anand.v@kvafsu.edu.in
Assistant Professors
Dr. Prasad M. G., Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorPh.D. in Livestock Products Technology
Specialization: Proteomics, Metabolomics, Animal Welfare, Meat Quality & Circular Bioeconomy
prasadmglpt@gmail.com
Dr. Priyanka S., M.V.Sc.
Assistant ProfessorM.V.Sc. in Livestock Products Technology
Specialization: Poultry Processing, Egg Quality & Microbiology
priyanka.s@kvafsu.edu.in
Professor & Head of Department
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Ph.D.
Department of Livestock Products Technology, Veterinary College Hassan
hod.lpt.vch@kvafsu.edu.in
Research profile
Meat processing, thermal preservation and muscle proteomics.
Departmental role
Professor and Head of the Department of Livestock Products Technology.
Quality Characteristics and Shelf-life Extension of Emulsion Sausages Fortified with Bio-Extracts
Published in Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2023.
Associate Professor
Dr. Sunitha V., Ph.D.
Department of Livestock Products Technology, Veterinary College Hassan
sunitha.v@kvafsu.edu.in
Academic credential
Ph.D. in Dairy Technology.
Research profile
Functional dairy foods and milk adulteration detection.
Academic role
Associate Professor in the Department of Livestock Products Technology.
Rapid Spectrophotometric Detection Kits for Chemical Milk Adulterants in Rural Dairy Collection
Published in Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 2023.
Associate Professor
Dr. Anand Vardhan, Ph.D.
Department of Livestock Products Technology, Veterinary College Hassan
anand.v@kvafsu.edu.in
Academic credential
Ph.D. in Livestock Products Technology.
Research profile
Slaughterhouse by-product valorization and packaging.
Academic role
Associate Professor in the Department of Livestock Products Technology.
Bioconversion of Poultry Processing Feather Waste into Biodegradable Chitin Packaging Films
Published in Waste Management & Bioeconomy, 2024.
Assistant Professor / Scientist — Division of Livestock Products Technology
Dr. Prasad M. G., Ph.D.
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar, Karnataka
prasadmglpt@gmail.com | drprasadmg25@gmail.com
+91-8892292181
Academic qualifications
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (2017), M.V.Sc. in Livestock Products Technology (2020), Ph.D. in LPT (2023, Distinction), PG Diploma in Animal Welfare (2023), PG Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (2025); ICAR NET qualified (2020).
Core expertise
Proteomics and muscle biochemistry, multi-omics, LC-MS/FTIR metabolomics, lateral-flow immunoassays, animal stress physiology, natural antioxidants, meat preservation, waste valorisation, BSF bioconversion, bioinformatics and biostatistics.
Current role
Teaching, research and extension in Livestock Products Technology at KVAFSU. Previously Scientist/Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), ICAR-KVK Vijayapura-INDI, UAS Dharwad, and Assistant Professor at Veterinary College Gadag.
Research profile
Doctoral research at ICAR-IVRI and ICAR-NMRI explored transportation and slaughter stress, animal welfare and meat quality through proteomics and untargeted metabolomics, including rapid lateral-flow diagnostics. Master's research examined pomelo bioactive extract for spent goat meat quality and shelf-life.
Sponsored projects
Co-PI on SCSP, NFSM-Oilseeds, NFSM-Pulses and biofortified-crop demonstrations supported by ICAR-ATARI, Bengaluru, with total sponsored funding managed of ₹39,36,920.
Awards & recognition
IMSA Best Doctoral Thesis Award and Best Paper Award (2024), multiple best oral/poster presentation awards, and ANRF International Travel Grant for the 71st ICoMST in Spain (2025).
Publications
Research contributions include poultry by-product valorisation, meat packaging, stress biomarkers, halal/jhatka slaughter, pomelo preservation, collagen hydrolysates, gelatin authentication, metabolomics and Black Soldier Fly bioconversion. Recent publications include 2026 and 2025 peer-reviewed articles.
Teaching & extension
Courses handled include Livestock and Poultry Management, Milk and Milk Products Technology, Abattoir Practices and Animal By-products Technology, and Meat Science. Extension work includes farmer training, OFTs, FLDs and technology dissemination.
Training & memberships
Advanced training in molecular/proteomic techniques, meat processing, omics, bioinformatics, animal welfare, circular economy and extension. Life member of IMSA, AIASA and AMST; registered practitioner with Karnataka Veterinary Council.
Stress Biology, Meat Quality, Omics & Sustainable Valorisation
Current research interests connect animal welfare and pre-slaughter stress with molecular biomarkers, meat quality, rapid diagnostics, natural bioactives, circular bioeconomy approaches and value-added utilisation of livestock processing by-products.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Priyanka S., M.V.Sc.
Department of Livestock Products Technology, Veterinary College Hassan
priyanka.s@kvafsu.edu.in
Academic credential
M.V.Sc. in Livestock Products Technology.
Research profile
Poultry processing, egg quality and microbiology.
Academic role
Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Products Technology.
Quality Characteristics and Shelf-life Extension of Emulsion Sausages Fortified with Bio-Extracts
Published in Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2023.
Our Laboratory Facilities
Comprehensive hands-on training facilities equipped with modern processing, testing, and analytical instrumentation.
1. Meat Processing & Thermal Tech Lab
Equipped for carcass quality evaluation, emulsion sausage formulation, curing, smoking, and sensory testing.
- Automatic Meat Mincer & Bowl Chopper
- Hydraulic Sausage Stuffer & Smokehouse Unit
- Digital pH Meters & Colorimeters
2. Dairy Science & Quality Control Lab
Dedicated facility for raw milk platform testing, adulteration diagnostics, pasteurization, and fermented milk product testing.
- Ultrasonic Milk Analyzer & Centrifuges
- Paneer, Cheese Press & Butter Churner Units
- Laminar Flow Hood for Microbiological Safety
3. Advanced Instrumentation & Proteomics Unit
Analytical testing lab for protein extraction, spectro-photometric assays, and meat quality biomarker discovery.
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
- Refrigerated High-Speed Centrifuges
- Electrophoresis Gel Documentation System
4. By-Product & Bioeconomy Research Plant
Pilot bioconversion setup for processing feather waste and slaughterhouse by-products into bio-fertilizers and bio-films.
- Hydrolyzer & Bioconversion Digesters
- Chitin Extraction Setup for Biodegradable Films
- Organic Compost Processing Unit
Department Achievements & Research Publications
Highlighting peer-reviewed publications, research milestones, multi-omics innovations, and awards.
Research Papers Published Column
Peer-Reviewed JournalsKey research papers published by department faculty in international and national high-impact journals:
| # | Research Article Title | Lead Authors | Journal & Impact Factor | Year | Link / DOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untargeted Metabolomics and Proteomics Profiling of Muscle under Pre-Slaughter Stress Factors | Dr. Prasad M. G., et al. | Journal of Meat Science (IF: 5.2) | 2024 | View DOI |
| 2 | Bioconversion of Poultry Processing Feather Waste into Biodegradable Chitin Packaging Films | Dr. Anand Vardhan, Dr. Prasad M. G. | Waste Management & Bioeconomy (IF: 4.8) | 2024 | View DOI |
| 3 | Rapid Spectrophotometric Detection Kits for Chemical Milk Adulterants in Rural Dairy Collection | Dr. Sunitha V., Dr. Ramesh Kumar | Indian Journal of Dairy Science | 2023 | View DOI |
| 4 | Quality Characteristics and Shelf-life Extension of Emulsion Sausages Fortified with Bio-Extracts | Dr. Priyanka S., Dr. Ramesh Kumar | Journal of Food Processing and Preservation | 2023 | View DOI |
Department Key Highlights
Multi-Omics Research
Pioneering metabolomics and proteomics analyses for evaluating muscle biochemistry and meat quality under stress.
Zero-Waste Bioeconomy
Converting poultry and slaughter waste into organic fertilizers and biodegradable chitin packaging films.
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