This laboratory is working on identification of genetic markers for
production, reproduction and growth traits in Frieswal and indigenous cattle
for the possible inclusion in the breed improvement programmes. The laboratory
is well equipped with advanced equipment such as Nano-drop spectrophotometer,
Gel documentation system, Electronic shaker with temp control, Digital Water
bath, Autoclave, Biological Incubator, pH meter, Western blot apparatus, Ice
flake machine, PCR machine, Real Time PCR machine, Bioanalyzer, Laminar flow
hood, Analytical electric balance, Circulating water bath, Gel electrophoresis
systems (vertical and horizontal), Refrigerated high speed centrifuge, Deep
freezers (-20°C & -40°C), Ultra low deep freezer (-80°C), UV Cross linker,
Millipore water purification system, Vacuum concentrator etc. are available in
laboratory to carry out routine research in the area of Molecular Genetics and
Breeding.
Beside this, the laboratory is also working on the screening of genetic
diseases of cattle, genotyping of animals for A1A2, IBR testing and karyotyping
of of breeding bulls. From the laboratory more than 90 research publications
have been made in International and national journal with high impact factors
obtained higher citations. The laboratory has already developed many
technologies of which six Indian patents have been filed.