C. G. Shashank
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, National Dairy Research Institute
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About
Dr. Shashank C. G., Ph.D. (Animal Physiology)
Postdoctoral Fellow | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
I am a dedicated researcher specializing in climate change and its impact on livestock physiology, with a particular focus on stress mitigation, animal welfare, and sustainable livestock production. My academic journey spans a Ph.D. and M.V.Sc. from the prestigious ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, where I investigated the effects of thermal and nutritional stress on livestock metabolism and gene expression. I further enriched my expertise with a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Welfare and am currently advancing my research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
My research explores livestock adaptation and mitigation strategies under extreme environmental conditions, with over 25 peer-reviewed publications, several book chapters, and numerous conference presentations. I have received multiple Best Paper and Oral Presentation Awards, Young Scientist recognitions, and ICAR fellowships (JRF and SRF). My international collaborations emphasize translational research that addresses the physiological, genetic, and behavioral resilience of livestock in the face of climate variability.
In addition to academic contributions, I have been actively involved in capacity-building programs through national and international workshops, focusing on sustainable livestock management and the integration of biotechnological tools for improving productivity and animal health.
With a commitment to advancing livestock welfare and enhancing climate resilience, I strive to contribute innovative solutions for the challenges posed by global climate change. I look forward to expanding collaborations and sharing insights with researchers worldwide.
Research Interests: Climate resilience in livestock, stress physiology, animal welfare, gene expression, thermal stress mitigation, and biotechnological interventions for livestock productivity.
Employment
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Post-Doctoral Fellow2024 - Present
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National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology Research Associate2022 - 2024
Education
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Indira Gandhi National Open University Post Graduate Diploma2022 - 2023
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National Dairy Research Institute Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)2017 - 2021
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National Dairy Research Institute Masters of Veterinary Sciences (M. V. Sc)2015 - 2017
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Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B. V. Sc & AH)2008 - 2014
Projects & Funding
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Publications (33)
- Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production and Mitigation Strategies in Coastal Region Save
- Hormones, heat, and health: a comprehensive review of sex-based differences in brown and beige fat biology Save
- Transportation of goats during summer season Save
- Mitigating transportation stress in Bannur sheep: exploring the utility of innovative antioxidant supplementation in a hot-dry tropical climate Save
- Impact of short-term housing temperature alteration on metabolic parameters and adipose tissue in female mice Save
- Heat stress-mediated changes in the rumen microbiota in goats Save
- Heat stress-associated changes in the whole transcriptomics profile in goats Save
- Heat stress impact on meat characteristics and quality in goats Save
- Heat stress impact on growth performance in goats Save
- Exploring the genetic footprints of high altitude adapted humans and livestock Save