The University has developed several innovative technologies with direct applicability to farmers and the livestock sector. Among the important technologies developed are the:
Animal Health & Biotechnology
- CRISPR-Cas12a-based rapid molecular diagnostic kit for early detection of bovine and caprine tuberculosis.
- Molecular diagnostic tools for surveillance and diagnosis of important livestock diseases.
- Technologies for antimicrobial resistance surveillance and monitoring.
Livestock Production
- WBUAFSMIN-P Mineral Mixture developed for improving mineral nutrition, productivity and reproductive performance of livestock.
- Scientific feeding and nutritional management technologies for cattle, goats, sheep and poultry.
- Improved breeding and management technologies for indigenous livestock and poultry.
Poultry
- Thermostable Feed Pellet-based Newcastle Disease Vaccine for easy field-level vaccination of poultry.
- Scientific poultry production and disease management technologies suitable for rural and commercial farming.
Fishery Sciences
- Fish health management protocols.
- Disease surveillance and diagnostic technologies for aquaculture.
- Scientific aquaculture production technologies for sustainable inland fisheries.
- Technologies for ornamental fish production and management.
Dairy Technology
- Development of value-added dairy products.
- Improved dairy processing technologies.
- Food safety and quality assurance technologies for milk and milk products.
- Shelf-life enhancement technologies for dairy products.
Biomedical & Value-added Products
- Doped bioactive glass-coated eggshell membrane developed for enhanced healing of diabetic burn wounds.
- Technologies for value addition and utilization of animal by-products.
Conservation of Indigenous Germplasm
- Conservation and genetic improvement of indigenous poultry and duck germplasm including:
- Tarai Fowl
- Jhargrami Fowl
- Sundarbani Duck
- Breed conservation and characterization programmes for indigenous livestock resources.
- Conservation and genetic improvement of indigenous poultry and duck germplasm including:
Climate-resilient Agriculture
- Climate-smart livestock production technologies.
- Sustainable livestock and fisheries management practices.
- Resource-efficient feeding and management strategies for improving farm profitability.
Impact of Research
- Improved productivity of livestock, poultry and fisheries sectors.
- Strengthened animal disease diagnosis and surveillance.
- Enhanced food and nutritional security.
- Promoted sustainable and climate-resilient farming systems.
- Supported entrepreneurship development among farmers and rural youth.
- Facilitated effective transfer of technologies through DREF and the three Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
- Contributed to scientific advancement, rural livelihood improvement and sustainable development of the livestock and fisheries sectors in West Bengal.