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Somu Bala Nageswara Rao

Somu Bala Nageswara Rao

LiveDNA ID: 91.27962
56 Publications
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Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India Nutrition Sciences | Completed: 1999

Publications (56)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Effect of supplementation of nano zinc on rumen fermentation and fiber degradability in goats.
Swain, P.S., S.B.N. Rao, D. Rajendran, M. Soren, D.T. Pal and S.K. Bhat,
Anim. Nutr. Feed Technol., | Journal Article
10.5958/0974-181X.2018.00028.8
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2018
Evaluation of raw and detoxified neem cake in the diets of wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) as partial protein supplement.
Rao, S.B.N., D. Dineshkumar, P. Krishnamoorthy, S. Jash and I.J. Reddy,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2018
Effect of detoxified neem seed cake on carcass characteristics in growing bannur lambs.
Krishnamoorthy, P., S.B.N. Rao, D.D. Kumar, S. Jash and H. Rahman,
Res. Rev.: J. Vet. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2016
Effect of incorporation of detoxified karanja (Pongamia pinnata) and neem (Azadirachta indica) seed cakes in total mixed rations on milk yield, composition and efficiency in crossbred dairy cows.
Raj, D.N., J.V. Ramana, S.B.N. Rao, D.D. Kumar, M.V.A.N. Suryanarayna, Y.R. Reddy and K.S. Prasad,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2016
Nano zinc, an alternative to conventional zinc as animal feed supplement: A review.
Swain, P.S., S.B.N. Rao, D. Rajendran, G. Dominic and S. Selvaraju,
Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.aninu.2016.06.003
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2016
Influence of detoxified neem seed cake on diet digestibility, body weight change, hormonal profiles, immune response and testicular gene expression in male sheep.
Rao, S.B.N., S. Jash, D. Dineshkumar, P. Krishnamoorthy and A.V. Elangovan et al.,
Anim. Feed Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2015.10.008
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2016
Effect of substitution of soybean meal by detoxified karanja cake on diet digestibility, growth, carcass and meat traits of sheep.
Rao, S.B.N. and D.D. Kumar,
Small Rumin. Res., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.03.010
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2015
Effect of different diet level on the physiological adaptability, biochemical and endocrine responses and relative hepatic HSP70 and HSP90 genes expression in Osmanabadi kids.
Sejian, V., M. Bagath, S. Parthipan, B.G. Manjunathareddy and S. Selvaraju et al.,
J. Agric. Sci. Technol. A, | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2015
Enhancing the immunity and egg production of stressed laying birds by supplementing organic chromium.
Rajendran, D., S. Selvaraju, S.B.N. Rao, D. Dineshkumar, V. Swathi, S. Parthipan and D. Kannan,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2014
Incriminating factors in neem seed kernels and in vitro evaluation of graded levels of raw and detoxified neem seed cake based concentrate mixtures.
Rao, S.B.N., D.D. Kumar, M. Saravanan and S. Jash,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2014
Effect of feeding detoxified Karanj seed cake on immunity and pathology in growing lambs.
Krishnamoorthy, P., S.B.N. Rao, D. Dineshkumar and H. Rahman,
Iran. J. Vet. Res., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2014
Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) seed cake as a feed ingredient in the rations of sheep.
Elangovan, A.V., N.K.S. Gowda, M.L. Satyanarayana, R.U. Suganthi, S.B.N. Rao and M. Sridhar,
Anim. Nutr. Feed Technol., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2013
Manipulation of conjugated linoleic acid in milk and meat through dietary management in ruminant animals: A review.
Singh, P., S. Senani, C.S. Prasad and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Hill Farm., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2013
Effect of detoxified Karanja (Pongamia spp.) cake on testicular architecture and semen production in ram lambs.
Dineshkumar, D., S. Selvaraju, S. Parthipan, A. Thayakumar and D. Rajendran et al.,
Animal, | Journal Article
10.1017/S1751731113001316
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2013
Effect of three energy levels on body weight change, nutrient utilization, rumen biochemical profiles and semen quality in rams.
Rao, S.B.N., D. Dineshkumar, P. Raju, M. Chandrasekharaiah, A. Thulasi, V.L. Jose and S. Selvaraju,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2012
Effect of dietary energy on seminal plasma insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), serum IGF-I and testosterone levels, semen quality and fertility in adult rams.
Selvaraju, S., T. Sivasubramani, B.S. Raghavendra, P. Raju, S.B.N. Rao, D. Dineshkumar and J.P. Ravindra,
Theriogenology, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.03.010
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2012
Effect of feeding levels on nutrient utilization and prediction of nutrient requirements for Indian goats.
Rao, S.B.N., K.P. Suresh and P. Tripathi,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2011
Chemical composition and anti-nutritional factors in karanja (Pongamia pinnata) seed kernels and its in vitro evaluation.
Dineshkumar, D., S.B.N. Rao, S. Jash, A.V. Elangovan and S. Hemalatha,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2011
Organo-chlorine pesticide residues in feedstuffs.
Rao, S.B.N., D. Dineshkumar, K. Giridhar, A.V. Elangovan and K.T. Sampath,
Indian Vet. J., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2011
Evaluation of maize grain and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) as energy sources for breeding rams based on hormonal, sperm functional parameters and fertility.
Selvaraju, S, R. Priyadarshini, S.B.N. Rao, S. Raghavendra and S. Nandi et al.,
Reprod. Fertil. Dev., | Journal Article
10.1071/RD11229
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2011
Complete feed block: It’s preparation and effect on animal production.
Samanta, A.K., S. Senani, A.P. Kolte, M. Sridhar and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Dairy Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2010
Effect of pesticides on in vitro dry matter digestibility and rumen fermentation.
Rao, S.B.N., S. Anandan, K. Giridhar and K.T. Sampath,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2010
Tissue distribution and carryover of pattern of aflatoxins in livestock and birds-A review.
Rao, S.B.N., R.C. Chopra and C.S. Prasad,
Indian J. Dairy Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2010
Formulation of low cost balanced ration for livestock using Microsoft excel.
Radhika, V. and S.B.N. Rao,
Wayamba J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2010
Improvement in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) spermatozoa functional parameters and fertility in vitro: Effect of insulin-like growth factor-I.
Selvaraju, S. S. Nandi, T.S. Subramani, B.S. Raghavendra, S.B.N. Rao and J.P. Ravindra,
Theriogenology, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.07.008
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2010
Level of cottonseed meal but not frequency of feeding regulates whole-body protein synthesis and growth of sheep fed a roughage diet.
Kahn, L.P., S.B.N. Rao and J.V. Nolan,
Anim. Prod. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1071/AN09066
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2009
Influence of IGF-I on buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) spermatozoa motility, membrane integrity, lipid peroxidation and fructose uptake in vitro.
Selvaraju, S., I.J. Reddy, S. Nandi, S.B.N. Rao and J.P. Ravindra,
Anim. Reprod. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.anireprosci.2008.08.011
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2009
Effect of supplemental palm oil on nutrient utilization, feeding economics and carcass characteristics in post-weaned Muzafarnagari lambs under feedlot condition.
Dutta, T.K., M.K. Agnihotri and S.B.N. Rao,
Small Rumin. Res., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2008.05.002
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2008
Importance of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes in ruminant’s diet.
Samanta, A.K., S. Senani, A. Kolte, M. Sridhar and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Dairy Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2008
Tephrosia purpurea (Sarphonk), a nutritionally potential plant in grazing land of semi arid region.
Tripathi, P., N. Singh and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2008
Evaluation of Arhar (Cajanus cajan) straw based pelleted feeds and prediction of in vitro gas production.
Dutta, T.K., S.B.N. Rao, P.K. Sahoo and N. Singh,
Anim. Nutr. Feed Technol., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2007
Effect of supplementing sodium bentonite or activated charcoal on mineral balances in growing male goats receiving diets with or without added aflatoxin B1.
Rao, S.B.N. and R.C. Chopra,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2007
An overview of factors affecting pesticide contamination of milk and possible measures for their amelioration.
Rudraswamy, M.S., S.B.N. Rao and K.S. Roy,
Indian J. Dairy Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2007
Performance of Muzzafarnagri sheep under various models of silvipastoral systems.
Tripathi, P., S. Nawab and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Small Rumin., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2006
Formulation and evaluation of probiotics supplemented milk replacers in preweaning Barbari kids.
Dutta, T.K., S.B.N. Rao, P.K. Sahoo and N. Singh,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2006
Effect of supplementing lactohacilli on the performance of male Muzaffarnagari lambs.
Rao, S.B.N. and T.K. Dutta,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2005
Effect of trace mineral supplementation on growth rate, nutrient utilization, blood biochemical profile and tissue chemical composition of male kids.
Rao, S.B.N., T.K. Dutta, N. Singh and M.K. Agnihotri,
Indian J. Small Rumin., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2004
Sodium bentonite or activated charcoal supplementation on dry matter intake and growth rate of young goats fed diets with aflatoxin B1.
Rao, S.B.N., R.C. Chopra and V. Radhika,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2004
Effect of supplementing bentonite or activated charcoal on certain blood parameters of young goats fed diets with or without added aflatoxin B1.
Rao, S.B.N., R.C. Chopra and V. Radhika,
Anim. Nutr. Feed Technol., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2004
Effect of sodium bentonite and activated charcoal on nutrient utillzation in goats receiving diets added with aflatoxin B1.
Rao, S.B.N. and R.C. Chopra,
Indian J. Anim.Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2003
A software program for digestibility trial calculations.
Radhika,V., S.B.N. Rao and R. Roy,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2003
A note on feeding Leucaena leaves and barley straw (1:1) with two levels of concentrate in goats.
Rao, S.B.N., U.B. Chaudhary, N. Singh and T.K. Dutta,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2002
Feed preferences of stallfed barbari goats.
Rao, S.B.N., N. Singh, T.K. Dutta, P.K. Sahoo and U.B. Chaudhary,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2002
Partial replacement of concentrate mixture with Leucaena leucocephala leaves in pelleted feed of goats.
Dutta, T.K., P.K. Sahoo, N. Singh, S.B.N. Rao and U.B. Chaudhry,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2002
Influence of sodium bentonite and activated charcoal on aflatoxin M1 excretion in milk of goats.
Rao, S.B.N. and R.C. Chopra,
Small Rumin. Res., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0921-4488(01)00216-4
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2001
Nutrient utilization and rumen fermentation on feeding fresh or conserved berseem in kids.
Dutta, T.K., N. Singh, P.K. Sahoo, U.B. Chaudhry and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
2000
Effect of defaunation on the growth rate and nutrient utilization in growing male kids fed tree leaves-based ration.
Chaudhry, U.B., N. Singh and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1999
Nutrient utilization pattern in weaner goats under berseem (Trifolium alexandrium) silage based feeding.
Dutta, T.K., P.K. Sahoo, S.B.N. Rao, N. Singh and U.B. Chaudhry,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1998
Influence of eliminating rumen ciliates on growth, nutrient intake, its utilization and rumen fermentation pattern in goats fed straw-based diet.
Chaudhry, U.B., N. Singh, J.L. Ogra and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1998
Use of saline water in agroforestry system and evaluation of fodder.
Solanki, G.S., N. Singh and S.B.N. Rao,
Int. J. Ecol. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1998
Effect of feeding different quantity of dry and fresh entrolobium leaves on ciliate population in goat rumen.
Chaudhry, U.B., J.L. Ogra and S.B.N. Rao,
Indian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1997
Tree leaves based pelleted feeds and their utilization in goats.
Rao, S.B.N., N. Singh and J.L. Ogra,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1996
Evaluation of nutritional quality of some fibrous resources by in vitro and nylon bag techniques in goats.
Rao, S.B.N.., N. Krishna, J.R. Prasad and G.V. Raghavan,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1995
Evaluation of various roughage based complete rations in native bucks.
Rao, S.B.N., N. Krishna, J.R. Prasad and G.V. Raghavan,
Indian J. Animal Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1995
Development of crisp snack from goat stomach.
Agnihotri, M.K., U.K. Pal and S.B.N. Rao,
J. Applied Anim. Res., | Journal Article
10.1080/09712119.1995.9706068
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1995
Utilization of urea-ammoniated barley straw in complete rations for goats.
Rao, S.B.N., N. Singh and J.L. Ogra,
Indian J. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Somu Bala Nageswara Rao
1994