Awards (if any)

• National Rural Talent Scholarship

• National Merit Scholarship

• Honours in BVSc & AH Degree

• Junior Research Fellowships, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi

• Institute PhD Fellowships, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar

• Dr ND Kehar Award for Best PhD Thesis, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar

Publications

Research Articles

Naik, P. K. and Sengar, S. S. (1998). Chemical Composition and in sacco DM    degradability of some common weeds. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 15: 138-140.

Naik, P.K. and Sengar, S. S. (1998). Feed intake and nutrient utilization in buffalo heifers offered wheat straw based complete diets. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 51: 239-243.

Naik, P. K. and Sengar, S. S. (1999). Rumen   fermentation pattern in buffaloes maintained on complete diets with different sources of nitrogen. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 16: 233-237.

Naik, P. K. and Sengar, S. S. (1999). In situ dry matter degradability and in vivo gas production in buffalo rumen with respect to three complete feed mixes. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 52: 1-3.

Naik, P. K. and Sengar, S. S. (2000). Performance of Murrah buffalo heifers fed ammoniated wheat straw based complete diets with different sources of nitrogen. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 17: 222-226.

Naik, P. K., Dass, R. S. and Mehra, U. R. (2001). Effect of saponins on urea-ammoniation of wheat straw. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 18: 368-370.

Somarendro Singh, A., Sharma, R., Naik, P. K., Biswal, B. and Pattanaik, A. K. (2002). Feeding agro-industrial by-product brans on the maintenance of ruminants. Journal of Interacademicia, 6: 632-637.

Naik, P.K., Mehra, U.R. and Dass, R.S. (2003). Nutrient utilization and growth performance of buffalo calves fed urea and urea plus hydrochloric acid treated wheat straw. Buffalo Journal, 19: 147-161.

Naik, P. K., Mendiratta, S.K., Laxmanan, V., Mehra, Usha R. and Dass, R.S. (2004). Effect of feeding ammoniated wheat straw treated with and without hydrochloric acid on meat quality and various sensory attributes of growing male buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 17: 485-490.

Naik, P. K., Mehra, U.R., Kalicharan and Dass, R.S. (2004). Effect of feeding ammoniated wheat straw treated with and without hydrochloric acid on urine biochemical profile in growing male buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Bubalus bubalis, Journal of Buffalo Science Technique, 3, 57-63.

Naik, P. K., Mehra, Usha R., Singh, P., Haque, N. and Dass, R. S. (2004).  Prediction of methane production in growing Murrah buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves fed with or without hydrochloric acid sprayed ammoniated wheat straw. Bubalus bubalis, Journal of Buffalo Science Technique, 3, 64-69.

Naik, P. K., Kalicharan, Mehra, Usha R., Dass, R. S. and Sahu, D. S. (2004). Effect of feeding ammoniated wheat straw treated with and with out hydrochloric acid on gross and histopathological changes in various vital organs of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Buffalo Journal, 20: 1-10.

Mehra, U. R., Sahu, D. S., Naik, P. K., Dass, R. S. and   Verma, A. K.  (2004). Effect of long term feeding of urea ammoniated wheat straw treated with or without HCl on intake, utilization of nutrients and growth in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Buffalo Journal, 20: 101-116.

Naik, P. K., Laxmanan, V., Mehra, U. R., Dass, R.S. and Sahu, D. S. (2004). Effect of feeding ammoniated and hydrochloric acid treated ammoniated wheat straw on carcass characteristics of male buffalo calves. Indian Buffalo Journal, 2: 34-40.

Naik, P. K., Sahu, D.S., Mehra, U.R., Dass, R.S. and Verma, A.K. (2004). Rumen fermentation pattern and some enzymatic profile in growing male buffalo calves fed urea ammoniated and hydrochloric acid treated urea-ammoniated wheat straw. Buffalo Journal, 20: 125-138.

Naik, P. K., Mehra, U. R., Kalicharan, Varshney, V. P. and Dass, R. S. (2005). Effect of feeding ammoniated wheat straw treated with hydrochloric acid on blood biochemical profile in growing male buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 18: 185-191.

Mehra, U. R., Sahu, D. S., Naik, P. K., Dass, R. S. and Verma, A. K. (2005). Effect of long term feeding of ammoniated wheat straw treated with or without HCl on blood biochemical parameters in growing male buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Reproduction Nutrition Development, 45: 163-173.

Saijpaul, S., Grewal, R.S., Kaur, Ravneet and Naik, P. K. (2005). Evaluation of some potential complete rations for economic milk production in crossbred cows. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 5: 203-210.  

Saijpaul, S., Grewal, R.S., Ahuja, C.S. and Naik, P. K. (2006). Effect of supplementation of whole linted cottonseed on the performance and blood biochemical profile of crossbred cows in summer. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 6: 95-102.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Rani Neelam (2007). Evaluation of rumen protected fat prepared by fusion method. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 7: 95-101.

Saijpaul, S., Naik, P. K. and Makkar, G.S. (2007). Effect of bioboost supplementation on nutrient utilization and performance in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 7: 247-252.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Rani Neelam (2007). Preparation of rumen protected fat and its effect on nutrient utilization in adult buffaloes. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 24:     212-15.

Madhu Shelly, Saijpaul, S. and Naik, P. K. (2008). Prediction of grain content of compounded feeds. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 8: 97-104.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Rani, Neelam (2009). Effect of ruminally protected fat on in vitro fermentation and apparent nutrient digestibility in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Animal Feed Science and Technology, 153: 68-76.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S., Sirohi, A. S. and Raquib, M. (2009). Lactation response of crossbred dairy cows fed on indigenously prepared rumen protected fat – a field trial. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 79: 1045-1049.

Saijpaul, S., Naik, P. K. and Rani, Neelam (2010). In Vitro dry matter degradability and fermentation of dairy rations as influenced by rumen protected fat. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (in press).

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Kaur, K. (2010). Effect of supplementation of indigenously prepared rumen protected fat on rumen fermentation in buffaloes. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (in press).

Conference Abstracts

Naik, P. K., Dass, R.S. and Mehra, U.R. (2001). Effect of feeding ammoniated wheat straw treated with hydrochloric acid on blood biochemical profile of buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis). In: Proceedings of X Animal Nutrition Conference of Animal Society of India on “Emerging Nutritional Technologies for Sustainable Animal Production and Environmental Protection” held at NDRI, Karnal, India, 9-11 November, P. 1.

Shelly, Madhu, Saijpaul, S. and Naik, P. K. (2006). A study to predict the grain content of compounded feeds. In: Proceedings of XII Animal Nutrition Conference of Animal Society of India on “Technological Interventions in Animal Nutrition for Rural Prosperity” held at Anand Agricultural University, Anand, India, 7-9 January, P.29.

Saijpaul, S., Harvarinder Singh and Naik, P. K. (2006). Effect of dietary energy from different sources on the lactation performance of Murrah buffaloes in summer. In: Proceedings of XII Animal Nutrition Conference of Animal Society of India on “Technological Interventions in Animal Nutrition for Rural Prosperity” held at Anand Agricultural University, Anand, India, 7-9 January, P. 51.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Rani, Neelam (2006). A study on the preparation of rumen protected fat. In: Proceedings of VI Biennial Conference of Animal Nutrition Association of India on “Strengthening Animal Nutrition Research for Food Security, Environment Protection and Poverty Alleviation”, held at SKUAS&T, Jammu, India, 15-17 September, P. 29.  

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Rani, Neelam (2007). Effect of feeding rumen protected fat on nutrient utilization in buffaloes. In: Proceedings of International Tropical Animal Nutrition Conference of Animal Nutrition Society of India held at NDRI, Karnal, India, 4-7 October, P. 267.

Saijpaul, S., Naik, P. K. and Rani, Neelam (2007). Effect of inclusion of rumen protected fat in concentrate mixtures and total mixed rations – an in vitro study. In: Proceedings of International Tropical Animal Nutrition Conference of Animal Nutrition Society of India held at NDRI, Karnal, India, 4-7 October, P. 268.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S., Sirohi, A.S. and Raquib, M. (2009). Lactation response of crossbred dairy cows fed on rumen protected fat- a field trial. In: Proceedings of Animal Nutrition Association World Conference on ‘Animal Nutrition-Preparedness to combat Challenges’ held at NASC complex, New Delhi, India, 14-17 February, p. 210.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Kaur, K. (2009). Supplemental effect of indigenously prepared rumen protected fat on rumen metabolism in buffaloes. In: Proceedings of 13^th Biennial Conference of Animal Nutrition Society of India on ‘Diversification of Animal Nutrition Research in the Changing Scenario’ held at National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalore, India, 17-19 December, pp. 176-177.

Review/ Popular Articles

Sengar, S.S., Chaturvedi, V.B. and Naik, P. K. (1996). Preservation of fodder by haymaking. Changing Villages, 15: 17-19.

Sengar, S.S. and Naik, P. K. (1996). The complete feeding system for livestock. Pashudhan, 11: 1.

Sengar, S.S. and Naik, P. K. (1999). Better utilization of crop residues in complete feeds for livestock. Indian Dairyman, 51: 41-46.

Sengar, S.S.and Naik, P. K. Ammoniation of crop residues – An Overview. The Journal of Remount and Veterinary Corps, XXXIX (3): 113-120.

Nanda,P.K.and Naik, P. K. (2001). Integrated goat and fish farming. Pashudhan, 6: 3.

Gupta, R.P. and Naik, P. K. (2004). Dudharu pashuan layee santuleet aate sampuran khurak. Dairy Darpan, 8: 2-8.

Naik, P.K., Gupta, R.P. and Pannu, M.S. (2004). Aetio-pathogenesis and nutritional management of bovine ketosis. Pashudhan, 19: 3 & 7.

Naik, P. K. (2005). What makes cat to be an obligate carnivore. Vet Alumnus, XXV: 18-19.

Naik, P. K., Pannu, M.S. and Gupta, R.P. (2006). Feeding strategies to control rumen methanogenesis for better livestock production and to reduce global warming. Punjab Veterinary Journal, 4: 63-66.

Naik, P. K., Saijpaul, S. and Neelam Rani (2006). Feeding of rumen protected fat in high yielding dairy animals – A key for sustainable milk production. Vet Alumnus, XXVII: 8-9.

Saijpaul, S. and Naik, P. K. (2006). Feeding strategies to boost livestock production. Vet Alumnus, XXVII: 8-9.

Naik, P.K., Saijpaul, S. and Bhatti, J.S. (2007). Badhere dudh den wale pashuan taon sahi paidawar len layee oohna noon bypass fat khuwao, Vigianak Pashu Palan, 1: 7&23.

Naik, P. K. and Grewal, R. (2009). Kutian di khurak sambandhi kujh nuktae, Vigianak Pashu Palan, 2 (3):9-11.

Technical Bulletins/ Teaching Manuals/ Folders

Gupta, R.P., Naik, P. K. and Pannu, M.S. (2004). Practical in Animal Nutrition for Applied Nutrition – I; Livestock Feeding. College of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, pp1-66.

Pannu, M.S., Chawla, P.S. and Naik, P. K. (2007). Practical in Animal Nutrition for Principles of Animal Nutrition and Evaluation of Feedstuffs and Feed Technology. College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, India, pp.1-72.