CURRICULUM VITAE Name : DUGWEKAR YASHWANT GOPAL Date of Birth : 18-05-1944. Address : 90-Panchamukhi Soc., B/H Dixit Colony, Nr. Sri Ram Eng. College, Madhotal, Katangi Rd., JABALPUR – 482 002. Mob.: 9893101016. E.mail: ygdugwekar@yahoo.com Education : Degree Year Institute B.V.Sc.& A.H. 1966 JNKVV, Jabalpur, M.P. M.V.Sc.(Obst.& Gyn.) 1968 JNKVV, Jabalpur, M.P. Ph.D. (Reprod.Biol.) 1974 A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi Positions held Designation Demonstrator (Gynaecology) Research Fellow ( Reprod. Biol.) Asstt.Res.Officer. (Reprod.Biol.) : Period June 1968 to Jan 1969 Jan 1969 to July 1970 Aug.1970 to Jan 1975 Associate Professor (Gynaecology) Professor / Res.Sci. (Gynae. & Obstet./ Reprod. Biol.) Jan. 1975 to Jan 1986 Jan 1986 to May 2004. And Oct.2004 to April 2005 I/C Principal & Dean April 1997 to Aug 1997 Institute Veterinary College, JNKVV, Jabalpur, M.P. All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana. Gujarat Agricultural University S.K.Nagar / Anand . Veterinary College, Anand. …..2… -2- Other credentials : 1. Young Scientist Award (ICMR) : 1972 2. Nils Lagerlof Memorial Award : 1985 3. Fellowship (ISSAR) : 1992 4. Conducted Technical co-operative Mission at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as an expert on behalf of International Atomic Energy Agency : 1998. 5 6 7 Conducted International Training Programme on Radio-isotopic Techniques and Radio-immuno assay on behalf of International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna. Remained member of the Editorial Board of Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. Expert / Examiner at various Universities, U.P.S.C. 8. Referee for the Indian J. Anim. Sci.(ICAR), Indian J. Anim.Reprod., ICAR’s Ad-hoc research projects and Department of Atomic Energy Projects. 9. Life Member, Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction. 10 Life Member, Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility. 11. Remained Member of various bodies of Gujarat Agricultural University. Field of specialization: ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION (Reproductive endocrinology, RIA of hormones, Buffalo reproduction and embryo transfer, Evaluation and management of reproductive efficiency in cattle and buffaloes in the tropics, A.I. Training and management.) Publications : 131. Post-graduate Students guided : M.V.Sc. - 10. Ph.D. - 5. ……3…. -3- Nature of duties : Taught Animal Reproduction to under-graduate and postperformed graduate Veterinary students; Guided Post-graduate and Doctoral research; supervised research projects sponsored by various agencies; Trained field Veterinarians; General administration; Academic work at University level and at other Academic Institutes. Research Projects Handled: 1. “Hormone levels in women taking oral contraceptives”. ICMR Research Project, AIIMS, New Delhi, (1970 – 73) – Asstt. Research Officer. 2. WHO Research & Training Center in Human Reproduction, AIIMS, N. Delhi, (1973-75) – Jr. Research Officer. 3. “Hormonal levels in Murrah buffaloes during different phases of reproduction”. ICAR Research Project, PAU, Ludhiana, (1975-76)Endocrinologist. 4. “Reproductive disorders in cattle and buffaloes”, PAU, Ludhiana, (1976-86) – Associate Professor , Gynaecology. 5. “Deep freezing of Ram semen”, (Proposed and got sanctioned as GAU Plan Scheme ,1989 – 91). 6. “Infertility in cattle and buffaloes”, GAU, Anand (1991-94) – Principal Investigator. 7. “Initiating research in embryo transfer technology in cattle and buffaloes”, GAU, Anand, (1994-2004) – Principal Investigator. 8. “Reproductive efficiency in Surti and Marwari goats”, GAU, Anand, (19942004) – Principal Investigator. 9. “Network Programme on embryo transfer technology in animal production”, (ICAR), GAU, Anand (1995-2000) – Scientist-in-Charge. 10. “Endocrine profiles in Jafrabadi buffaloes during different phases of reproduction”, (ICAR Scheme), GAU, Anand (2000-2003) – Principal Investigator. 11. “Radioimmunoassay monitored hormone therapy in post-partum buffaloes to economize milk production” (Department of Atomic Energy, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai), GAU, Anand, (2002-2004)- Principal Investigator. …4… -4- Specific experience related to use of Radio-isotopes in Research : (i)In vitro and In vivo studies using 3H and 14C labeled steroids. (ii) Established RIA laboratory and standardized RIA of LH, FSH and Prolactin at the WHO’s Research and Training Center in Human Reproduction, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Trained several researchers in RIA techniques. (iii) Established RIA laboratory and standardized Progesterone, estradiol and Testosterone RIA at Punjab Agricultural University and trained several researchers in RIA techniques. (iv) Conducted RIA of steroid hormones to study various aspects of reproductive endocrinology in Buffaloes and goats. (vi) Conducted International training Programme on Radioisotopic techniques and Radio-immunoassay on behalf of International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna. ********************** LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF DR. Y. G. DUGWEKAR. 1. Dugwekar,Y.G.,Narula,R.K. and Laumas,K.R. (1971) Metabolic clearance rate of chlormadinone acetate from the blood of women after a single intravenous injection.Proc. Symp. Basic Mechanisms in Radiation Biology & Medicine, New Delhi, P. 599. 2. Dugwekar,Y.G.,Narula,R.K. and Laumas,K.R. (1971) Uptake and disappearance of chlormadinone acetate in the blood and reproductive tissues of women. Indian J. Physiol Phaimacol. 15:19. 3. Dugwekar.Y.G. (1972) Some aspects of the mechanism of action of contraceptive steroids. Paper presented at the ICMR Young Scientist’s conference, Hydrabad, March 1972. 4. Laumas,K.R.,Dugwekar,Y.G. and Narula,R.K. (1972) Fate of Chlormadinone acetate in women. IV International Congr. Endocr.( Excerpta Medica Int. Congr. Series No. 256, Abstr. No. 69). 5. Dugwekar,Y.G. and Mittal,V.P. (1972) Preservation of buffalo bull semen at room temperature : Comparative study of various diluents. Indian Vety. J. 46: 156. 6. Dugwekar,Y.G.,Narula,R.K. and Laumas,K.R. (1973) Disappearance of l3HChlormadinone acetate from the plasma of women. CONTRACEPTION, 7: 27. 7. Dugwekar,Y.G.,Narula,R.K. and Laumas,K.R. (1973) Distribution of l3H – Chlormadinone acetate in the reproductive tract of women. CONTRACEPTION, 7:313 8. Laumas,K.R.,Hingorani,V.,Malkani,P.K., Laumas,V., Murugesan,K., Bhatnager S., Farooq ,A., Dugwekar.Y.G., Uniyal,J.P., Verma,U., Srivastava,U.K., Narula,R.K., Krishnan,A.R., Kashyap,P. and Sharma,U. (1973) Metabolism and action of progestational steroids. Proc. Indian Natal. Sci. Academy 39(8): 387. 9. Laumas,K.R., Narula,R.K., Dugwekar.Y.G. and Chandra,V.L. (1973) Effect of contraceptive steroids administered as sub-cut silastic implants on the plasma LH and progesterone levels in women. Symp. Advances in Chemistry, Biology and immunology of gonadotropins. Bangalore, Oct. 21-27, 1973. 10. Dugwekar,Y.G., Kashyap,P., Hingorani,V., and Laumas,K.R. (1973) Effect of daily administration of low dose norgestril on the plasma LH levels in women. Indian J. Physiol. Phaimacol. 17:164. 11. Dugwekar,Y.G., Rao.B.R., Bapat,S.T. and Verman, P.N. (1975) Estrogen and progesterone levels in repeat-breeder buffalo. Proc. Symp. Use of radiation and radioisotopes in the studies of Animal Production. IVRI, lzatnagar, P. 270. 12.Dugwekar,Y.G.,Rao,B.R. Bapat,S.T. and Verman,P.N. (1975) Serum progesterone levels in buffaloes during pregnancy. Proc. Symp. Use of radiation and Radioisotopes in the studies of Anim. Prod. IVRI, lzatnagar, P. 276 13. Narula,R.K., Chandra,V.L.,Dugwekar,Y.G., Rahman,S.A. and Laumas,K.R. (1975) Long-term contraception by steroid releasing implants – Q. Clinical effectiveness and mode of action o magestrol acetate in women. Indian J. Med. Res. 63: 1620. 14. Dugwekar,Y.G. (1978) Interaction of chlormadinone acetate with the proteins on human plasma. J. Steroid. Biochem. 9: 831. 15.Singh,G.B.,Dugwekar,Y.G.,Chauhan,F.S. Sharma, R.D. and Singh,M. (1978) Luteolytic effect of prostaglandin F2 in buffaloes. J. Steroid. Biochem.9:885. 16. Jha,P., Jain,P.K., Rehman,S.A.,, Dugwekar,Y.G. and Laumas,K.R. (1978) Serum LH, FSH, progesterone and estradiol-17 levels of normally menstruating Indian women. Indian J. Med. Res. 67: 57. (2) 17. Rao,B.R., Dugwekar.Y.G., Bapat,S.T., Gujarathi,K.G. and Verman,P.N. (1978) Total estrogen and progesterone levels in the blood of buffaloes during last two months of pregnancy. Indian J. Dany Sci. 31: 181. 18. Dugwekar,Y.G. and Mittal,V.P. (1978) Morphology of buffalo bull spermatozoa after preservation at room temperature in various diluents. Indian J. Daily Sci.31: 393. 19. Bansal,R.S., Gupta,S.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1978) Incidence of reproductive disorders in buffaloes. J. Remount Vety. Corps. 19: 9. 20. Dugwekar,Y.G., Takkar,O.P.,Roy,S.K. and Sharma,R.D. (1978) Exfoliative vaginal cytology of Murrah buffaloes during various stages of estrous cycle. Indian J. Anim. Res. 12:102. 21.Pangawkar,G.R., Dugwekar,Y.G., Khan,A.G. and Mittal,V.P. (1978) Seasonal variations in the semen quality of buffalo bulls. J. Remount Vety. Corps. 17: 201. 22.Singh,G.B., Chauhan,F.S„ Dugwekar,Y.G., Sharma,R.D. and Singh,M. (1978) Prostaglandin F2 in the treatment of sub-estrus buffaloes. In FAO/SIDA follow-up Seminar on Animal Reprod., Faizalabad, Pakistan. 23. Dugwekar,Y.G. and Laumas,K.R. (1979) Progesterone metabolism in the ovaries of rats treated with oral gestagens. Proc.3rd Annual Conf. Soc.Endocr.,Varanasi.P. 14. 24. Singh,G.B., Dugwekar,Y.G., Sharma,R.D., Chauhan,F.S. and Singh,M. (1979) Prostaglandin F2 in the treatment of sub-estrus buffaloes. Vety.Rec. 104: 412. 25. Dugwekar,Y.G., Pangawkar.G.R. and Sharma,R.D.(1980) Induction of estrus in anestrus cows treated with ‘Fertivet’. THERIOGENOLOGY 13: 123. 26. Dutta, J. C. and Dugwekar, Y. G. (1981): Serum alkaline phosphatase and lactic dehydrogenase levels in cows and buffaloes retaining and not retaining foetal membranes. UGC Natl. Seminar on Reprod. Biol.,Anand,Gujarat. 27. Bedi,K.S., Singh,G.B„ Sharma,R.D. and Dugwekar,Y.G.(1981) Use of tonometer for the prediction of semen productivity of buffalo bulls. Indian J. Anim.Reprod.1: 99. 28. Dhaliwal,A.S., Dugwekar,Y.G. and Sharma,R.D.(1981) In vivo pelvimetry in buffaloes (Bos bubalus) . THERIOGENOLOGY, 15: 501. 29. Nanda, A.S., Sharma, R.D. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1981) Serum progesterone levels in prepartum prolapse of vagina in buffaloes. Indian J. Dairy Sci.34: 467. 30. Mohanty,D.N. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1981) An evaluation of poor freezability of semen in HF bulls. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 1: 100. 31. Dutta,J.C.and Dugwekar,Y.G.(1981)Therapeutic value of broad spectrum antibacterial drugs in the treatment of placental retention in cows. Indian J. Anim.Reprod. 1: 116. 32. Gujarathi, K.G., Dugwekar.Y.G., Onkar Prasad and Verman,P.N.(1981) Blood serum progesterone in growing buffalo heifers. IndianJ. Physiol. Pharmacol. 25: 110. 33. Dha]iwal,A.S., Dugwekar,Y.G. and Sharma, R.D. (1982) Pelvimetry in buffaloes (Bos bubalus) During pregnancy and parturition. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 2: 32. 34. Dutta,J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1982) Serum alkaline phosphatase and lactic dehydrogenase activity in cows with retained foetal membranes. THERIOGENOLOGY,18: 423 35. Dutta J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1982) Serum alkaline phosphatase and lactic dehydrogenase activity in buffaloes with retained fetal membranes. Indian J.Anim.Reprod. 3: 1. 36. Dutta, J.C. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1982) Incidence of retained placenta in cows and buffaloes. Livestock Advisor 8: 17. (3) 37. Dutta,J.C., Dave,M.R and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1983) Serum sodium and potassium levels in cows and buffaloes retaining and not retaining fetal membranes.IndianVety. J.60:931 38. Bedi,K.S., Biswas,R.K., Singh,G.B. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1983) Semen production in relation to age and body weight of buffalo bulls. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 3: 96. 39. Mohanty, D.N., Biswas, R.K., Singh, G.B. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1983) Reproductive efficiency of HF bulls in Punjab. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 3: 97. 40. Bedi,K.S., Singh,G.B. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1983) Testicular size in relation to age of growing buffalo bulls. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 3: 98. 41. Dutta,J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1983) Blood glucose and serum protein levels in cows retaining fetal membranes. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 3: 80. 42. Nowshahri M.A., Dugwekar,Y.G., Nem Singh and Dhablania,D.C. (1983) Presence of transmissible venereal tumor during coitus, pregnancy and parturition in a bitch – A case report. Indian J. Vety. Med. 3: 105. 43. Dutta,J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1983) Retention of fetal membranes in buffaloes – Serum proteins and blood glucose levels. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 4: 56. 44. Bedi,K.S., Biswas,R.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1984) Fructolysis in semen and its relation to breeding performance in buffalo bulls. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 4: 60. 45.Mohanty,D.N., Biswas,R.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1984) Biometry of HF bull spermatozoa. J. Res. PAU, 21: 320. 46. Dutta,J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1984) Serum progesterone levels in buffaloes retaining fetal membranes. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 5: 28. 47. Dutta,J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1984) Blood glucose and serum proteins in cows retaining fetal membranes. Indian J. Anim. Res. 18: 77. 48. Bedi,K.S., Biswas,R.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1984) Biometry of Murrah buffalo bull spermatozoa. Agric. Sci. Digest. 4: 107. 49. Mohanty.D.N., Biswas,R.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1985) Cold shock resistance test as an indicator of spermatozoan freezability in HF bulls.IndianJ.Anim.Sci.55:107. 50.Bugalia,N.S„ Saigal,R.P„ Sharma,R.D. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1985) Diplopagus sternopagys monster in an Indian water buffalo. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 6: 102. 51. Prani,P. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1985) Hormonal and non-hormonal treatment of summer anoestrus in buffaloes. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 6: 198. 52. Tadkod,D.M.,Sharma,V.K., Patel P.R. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1986) Dystocia in camel and its surgical treatment. 10th Convention, Indian Soc. Vety. Surgery, HAU,Hissar,P.76. 53. Sambyal,D.S., Biswas,R.K., Dugwekar.Y.G. and Sharma,R.D. (1986) Bacterial aetiology of some reproductive disorders and their therapy in cattle and buffaloes. J. Res. PAU, 23:496. 54. Dutta,J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1986) Serum progesterone levels in cows retaining fetal membranes. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 7: 40. 55. Dugwekar,Y.G. and Dutta, J.C. (1986) Influence of retained fetal membranes on the fertility of buffaloes. Proc. Natl. Symp. Buffalo Prod., GAU, Junagadh, P. 40. 56. Pangawkar,G.R., Sharma,R.D., Biswas,R.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1986) Composition of seminal plasma in relation to freezability in HF bulls.Proc. 6th Natl. Congr. Anim. Reprod., Guwahati, P. 76. (4) 57.Mohanty,D.N„ Biswas,R.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1986) Metabolic traits of spermatozoa and their relationship with fertility in HF bulls. J. Res.PAU, 23: 289. 58. Dugwekar,Y.G. and Bedi,K.S. (1986) Physical growth, genital development and semen quality in growing buffalo bulls. Proc. Natl. Symp. Buffalo Prod. GAU, Junagadh, P. 31. 59. Mohanty.D.N. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1987) Spermiograms of HF bulls and their relationship with fertility. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 8: 81. 60. Dutta J.C. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1988) Treatment of retained fetal membranes in bovines. Indian Vety. J. 65: 76. 61. Dugwekar,Y.G. (1988) A report on Research in Animal Reproduction. VII Annual Convention, ISSAR, Trichur. 62. Dugwekar,Y.G. (1988) Physico-chemical properties of chlormadinone acetate binding plasma protein. Natl. Symp. Recent Trends in Fertility Management of farm animals, Trichur. 63. Mohanty,D.N„ Dugwekar,Y.G. and Biswas,R.K. (1988) Testicular measurements of HF bulls as an indicator of reproductive performance. Natl. Seminar on Recent Trends in Biotechnology, Madras. 64. Dugwekar,Y.G. (1988) Recent advances in the management of infertility in farm animals in ‘Symposium on Infertility’ Indian Soc. Reprod. Fertility, Bombay. 65. Pangawkar,G.R., Sharma,R.D., Biswas R.K. and Dugwekar,Y.G.(1988) Electrolyte composition of seminal plasma in relation to freezability in HF bulls. Indian J. Dairy Sci. 41: 497. 65. Pangawkar,G.R., Sharma,R.D. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1989) Serum testosterone profile in exotic and cross-bred bulls with different freezability and initially poor quality semen. Indian J. Anim. Sci. 59: 1279. 66.Dugwekar,Y.G.(1989) A note on the ‘Research needs in the field of Animal Reproduction’. VIII Annual Convention, ISSAR, Anand. 67. Pandey,S.K., Shukla,K.P., Gujar,B.V„ Pate,J.P. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1989) Studies on some reproductive traits in pregnant Kankrej heifers. Natl. Symp. Applied Reprod. Farm Animals, Anand. 68. Pandey,S.K., Shukla,K.P., Gujar.B.V., Patel,J.P. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1990) Body weight and pelvic dimensions during pregnancy and puerperium in Kankrej heifers. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. II: 17. 69. Dugwekar,Y.G. (1990) Recent advances in the hormonal control of reproduction. Seminar on ‘Hormonal control of bovine reproduction’. Sabar Daily, Himmatnagar. 70. Patel,J.A„ Tajne,K.R. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1991) Evaluation of semen quality of rams. 1st Natl. Seminar on Small Ruminants Reproduction, CSWRI, Avikanagar. 71. Patel,K.V. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1991) Synchronization of estrus in Kankrej cattle.Proc.Natl. Seminar ‘Recent Biotechnological Advances in Anim.Reprod’.HAU, Hissar. P. 20. 72. Derashri, H.J„ Dugwekar,Y.G. and Chinoy, N.J. (1992) Effect of preservation on lactate and succinate dehydrogenase activity of buffalo spermatozoa during summer season. Proc.Int. Conf. on Fertility regulation, Bombay, P. 308. 73. Virani,A.C., Derashri,H.J. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1992) Effect of certain semen diluent additives on preservation and freezability of buffalo bull semen. Proc. Int. Conf. on Fertility regulation, Bombay, P. 311. (5) 74. Pandey,S.K„ Shukla,K.P., Gujar,B.V., Patel, J.P. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1992) Age, height and growth rate at conception and first calving in Kankrej cows. J. Maharashtra Agril. Univ. 17:341. 75. Pandey, S.K., Shukla,K.P., Gujar.B.V., Pate,J.P. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1992) Studies on some reproductive characters of Kankrej cows. J. Maharashtra Agril. Univ. 17: 343. 76. Patel, J.A. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1994) Acrosomal enzymes and metabolic activity of Patanwadi, Rambouilet x Patanwadi and Merino x Patanwadi ram spermatozoa. Indian J. Anim. Sci. 64:1195. 77. Patel, D.M. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1994) Disposition of metronidazol in the nflamed buffalo uterus.Proc. Natnl. Symp. Reproductive Health Care, Indian Soc. Reprod Fertil, Jaipur, P. 129. 78. Derashri,H.J., Patel, D.M., Dhami,A.J. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1995) Inter-estrous interval, frequency of services and conception rate in Surti buffaloes. Proc. Natnl. Symp., Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Akola, P. 24. 79. Kamugisa, G.M., Patel, D.M., Prajapati, K.S. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1995) Response of buffalo endometrium to the application of Lugol’s and povidone iodine. Proc. Natnl. Symp., Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Akola, P. 38. 80. Chauhan,F.S., Sarvaiya,N.P., Mehta,V.M. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1995) Comparative effect of two commercially available FSH preparations on superovulatory response and embryo yield in cross-bred cows. Proc.Natnl. Symp., Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Akola, P. 52. 81. Sarvaiya,N.P., Chauhan,F.S., Mehta,V.M. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1995) Effect of dose of P.G. and season on induction of estrus in Surti buffaloes. Proc. Natnl. Symp., Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Akola, P. 91. 82. Dugwekar,Y.G. (1996) Super-ovulation and embryo transfer in cattle, buffaloes and goats. Proc. Workshop on Embryo Transfer Technology, Durg, M.P. 83. Deshpande,S.B., Baru,P. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1996) Testosterone levels and seminal attributes in goats. Proc. 2nd Asian & Oceanic Congr. Andrology, Chandigaih. 84.Pathak,M.M., Sarvaiya,N.P., Patel,A.V. Patel,D.M. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1996) Comparative study on super-ovulator y response in Surti buffaloes treated with two brands of FSH.Proc. Natnl. Convention, Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Pantnagar, P. 3. 85.Patel,A.V.,Deshpande,S.B., Baru,P. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1996) Surgical embryo transfer in Surti and Marwadi goats and their endocrine profiles. Proc. Natnl. Convention of Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Pantnagar, P. 10. 86. Patel,D.M., Sarvaiya,N.P., Pathak,M.M., Belsare.V.P., Methew,K.O. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1996) Super-ovulatory response and embryo yield in Jersey cows treated with Folltropin-V. Proc. Natnl. Convention, Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Pantanagar., P. 16. 87. Deshpande,S.B., Baru, P., Sarvaiya,N.P. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1996) Preliminary studies on surgical embryo transfer in Surti and Marwadi goats. Proc. Natal. Convention, India Soc. Anim. Reprod., Pantnagar, P. 19. 88. Suthar, B. N., Dugwekar.Y.G. and Chauhan, F.S. (1996) Factors affecting serum testosterone levels in Patanwadi rams and its crosses. Proc.Natnl.Convention lndian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Pantnagar, P. 64. (6) 89. Sarvaiya,N.P., Patel, D.M., Pathak M.M. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (1996) Effect of prosolvin to induce and synchronize estrus in cows and buffaloes. Proc. Natnl. Convention, Indian Soc. Anim. Reprod., Pantnagar, P. 84. 90. Dugwekar,Y.G., Baru, P., Deshpande,S.B., Patel, D.M. and Patel,A.V. (1996) A preliminaiy study on development of abdominal canula for frequent laparoscopic viewing of abdominal organs in goats. Proc. Natnl. Convention, Indian. Soc. Anim. Reprod.,Pantnagar, P. 98 91. Deshpande, S.B., Patel, A.V., Baru, P. Sarvaiya, N.P. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1997) Preliminary studies on embryo transfer in local breeds of goats of Gujarat. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 18:115. 92. Baru,P., Patel,D.M. Deshpande.S.B. Patel, A.V.and Dugwekar.Y.G.(1999)A preliminary study on the development of abdominal canula for frequent viewing of abdominal organs in caprine. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 20: 71. 93. Kamugisa, G.M., Patel, D.M., Prajapati, K.S. and Dugwekar,Y.G.(1999) Effect of Lugol’s iodine and povidone iodine on the histology of buffalo endometrium. Buffalo J. 3: 397. 94. Patel, A.J. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1999) Physical characteristics of Patanwadi, Rambouttet x Patanwadi and Merino x Patanwadi ram spermatozoa. Indian Vety. J. 76: 391. 95. Patel, K.V., Dhami, A.J., Chauhan, M.K, Dave, A.S., Vadodaria, V.P. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (2000) Freezability, enzyme leakage and fertility of bovine spermatozoa. Indian J.Dairy Sci. 53 (4) : 284. 96.Dugwekar.Y.G. (2000) Embiyo transfer in goats. In Compendium on Goat Production, Gujarat Agril. Univ., Anand, published Jan. 2000. 97. Patel, K.V., Dave, A.S.and Dugwekar.Y.G. (2001) Testicular biometry and sperm production in HF and cross-bred bulls. Indian J. Anim. Reprod, 22(1): 69. 98. Patel, K.V., Chauhan, M.K., Mehta, V.M. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (2001) Reaction time, seminal fructose, fructolysis index and blood testosterone profile in HF and cross-bred bulls. Indian J. Anim. Sci. 71(2) : 109. 99.Dugwekar,Y.G.,Patel,D.M.,Sarvaiya,N.P. and Patel,A.V.(2001) Induction and synchronization of estrus in Jersey cows treated with PG F2 by two different routes . Proc.Natnl. Convention, Indian Soc.Anim.Reprod., Jodhpur, P.68. 100.Patel,A.V.,Parmar,A.P.,Deshpande,S.B.,Patel,D.M. and Dugwekar,Y.G. (2001) Oestrus synchronization in Surti goats treated with progesterone impregnated vaginal sponges. Proc.Natnl. 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Pangawkar, G.R., Dugwekar.Y.G. and Sharma, R.D. (1978) Landshut method: A new technique for freezing of bovine semen. Livestock Advisor, 3: 21. 6. Pandey, S.K., Baghel, K.K.S. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1992) Immunological factors in the aetiology of infertility in domestic animals. Pashudhan) 7: 1. 7.Siddique, G.M. and Dugwekar.Y.G. (1989) Disease transmission through embryo transfer. Vety. College Magazine, Guj. Agril. Univ., S.K. Nagar, 8: 18. **************