DR. Priunka Bhowmik | Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

As a responsible faculty member , I am always eager to provide my best activities in both academic and research domains. Have knowledge on probiotic and phytogenic feed additives in poultry diet as well as different Spectrophotometric instruments that are commonly used in nutrition laboratory .

Teaching : Current Courses

Undergraduate

Course Name	Course Code	Department
Fodder Production	FPR-102	Department of Animal Science and Nutrition
Zoo,Wild and Lab.animal Management	ZAM-201	Department of Animal Science and Nutrition
Poultry Nutrition and Feed Milling Technology	PNT-201	Department of Animal Science and Nutrition

Contact

Email:
priunkabhowmik@cvasu.ac.bd
bhowmikdvm@gmail.com

Cell Phone: +8801777436439

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Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

MS (Animal and Poultry Nutrition)	2020
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)	2017
HSC	2011
SSC	2009

Trainings Received

1. ''Clinical Internship Training Programme'' at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai and Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from 22^nd April 2017 to 22^ndMay 2017.

2. Clinical Practice at KKU Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Khon Kaen University, Thailand from 23^rdSeptember to 6^th October 2017.

Honours

Acedemic Awards

1) Dean’s Award 2018 in recognition of Outstanding performance and Dedication in DVM course, Session: 2011-2012, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, CVASU.

2) Dean’s Appreciation Award2017 in recognition of Appreciable academic performance in DVM 4^th year, Session: 2011-2012, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, CVASU.

3) 2^nd Runner up award on poster presentation in 15^thInternational Scientific Conference 2018, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

Research Grants

1) National Science and Technology (NST) fellowship (2018-2019) for MS research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

2) UGC research grant( 2020-21)

3) UGC research grant( 2021-22)

4) Ministry of Science and Technology (R & D), 2021-22

5) UGC research grant( 2022-23)

Publications

Hossain, M. E., Akter, N., Bhowmik, P., Islam, M. S., Sultan, M. N., & Islam, S. (2023). Animal protein‐soybean oil‐based broiler diet optimizes net profit at the expense of desirable ω‐6 fatty acids from the breast muscle of the broiler chicken. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.
R. Devnath, K. Sumon, J. D. Mumu, P. Bhowmik, N. Akter, M. N. Sultan, S. Islam, M. E. Hossain . 2021. Quality appraisal for the ornamental bird, fish, dog and cat foods available in Bangladesh. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 10(1): 23-34.
P. Bhowmik, H. K Mimi, A. Datta, K. Adhikary, N. Akter, K. Barua and M. E. Hossain. 2020. Food, nutrition and health status of the pet animals in Dhaka and Chattogram city of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8(2):171-179.
M.M. Islam, K. Adhikary and P. Bhowmik. 2020. Functionality of Elaeocarpus serratus leaves on growth, meat quality and cost return analysis in broiler rearing. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 6(4): 650-658.
K. Adhikary, K. Roy, K. Barua, N. Akter, P. Bhowmik, N. Sultan and M. E. Hossain. 2020. Performance of crossbred dairy cattle under commercial farming conditions in the Chattogram district, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8(2):141-150.
P. Dutta, S. Ahamed, N. Akter, K. Barua, P. Bhowmik, S. Islam and M. E. Hossain, 2020.Variations in the nutrient content of the commercial broiler feeds manufactured by different feed companies in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8 (2):130-140.
T. Paul, N. Akter, K. Barua, P. Bhowmik, K. Adhikary, O. F. Miazi and M. E. Hossain, 2020. Comparative performance of different feeding systems for raising turkey (Meleagrisgallopavo) in the rural areas of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8(2):113-121.
S. Ghosh, S. Islam, K. Barua, P. Bhowmik, K. Adhikary, S. Islam and M. E. Hossain, 2020. Morphometry, nutrition and health of the marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) conserved in the Chittagong zoo, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8(2): 97-105
P. Bhowmik, M. Ahaduzzaman* and R. B. Hasan . 2017. Cross sectional anthropo-clinical study on antimicrobials prescription pattern in goat patients at Chittagong, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 15 (2):119-126.

Funding

Current Funding

1. Potentiality of commercial baker’s yeast as feed additives in safe broiler meat production. January 2022-June 2023, funded by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh (Principal Investigator).

Project Completed

1. Dietary effect of dried and fermented ginger(Zingiber Officinale) on growth performance, meat quality, nutrient digestibility and cecal microflora concentration of broiler. Januray, 2019-June, 2020. Funded by National Science and Technology (NST), Bangladesh (Principal Investigator).

2. An in -vitro and in-vivo study of ruminal gas production, pH, microbiota and digestibility of concentrate-rich sheep diet supplemented with ginger(Zingiber officinale) and sodium bicarbonate. January 2020-June 2021, funded by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh (Principal Investigator).

3. Growth performance, meat quality, lipid profile, nutrient digestibility and cecal microflora concentration of broiler fed phytogenic feed additives and probiotic as an alternative to antibiotic growth promotor. January 2021-June 2022, funded by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh (Principal Investigator).

Supervision

Completed

UG (DVM)

SL No.	Student Name	Roll No.	Reg No.	Session	Degree	Supervisor
1.	Khirujjaman Sumon	15/27	01442	2014-2015	UG (DVM)	PI Thesis Title : A comparative study of proximate component analysis of available pet food (Dog and Cat) in Bangladesh.
	Thesis Title : A comparative study of proximate component analysis of available pet food (Dog and Cat) in Bangladesh.
2.	Hafsa Khatun Mimi	15/26	01441	2014-2015	UG (DVM)	PI Thesis Title : A study on feeding behavior and association of feeding practices with digestive disorder of pet animals (Dog and Cat)
	Thesis Title : A study on feeding behavior and association of feeding practices with digestive disorder of pet animals (Dog and Cat)
3.	Abu Bakar	15/25	01440	2014-2015	UG (DVM)	PI Thesis Title : Socio-economic status of duck farmers and management system of duck farming in rural areas of Bangladesh
	Thesis Title : Socio-economic status of duck farmers and management system of duck farming in rural areas of Bangladesh
4.	Farjana Akter	16/23	01634	2015-16	UG (DVM)	PI Thesis Title : Dietary Effect of Ginger and Sodium bicarbonate on growth performance and ruminal fluid of Sheep A
	Thesis Title : Dietary Effect of Ginger and Sodium bicarbonate on growth performance and ruminal fluid of Sheep A
5.	Mir Nishat Tasnim Tania	16/22	01633	2015-16	UG (DVM)	PI Thesis Title : Comparative Feeding Alterations of Wild Herbivores in Bangladesh National Zoo, Mirpur and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
	Thesis Title : Comparative Feeding Alterations of Wild Herbivores in Bangladesh National Zoo, Mirpur and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
6.	Mahafuzul Alam	17/68	01909	2016-2017	UG (DVM)	PI Thesis Title : A cross sectional study on beef fattening programme conducted in selected areas of Bangladesh
	Thesis Title : A cross sectional study on beef fattening programme conducted in selected areas of Bangladesh
7.	Md. Sohanur Rahman	17/67	01908	2016-17	UG (DVM)	PI Thesis Title : Proximate analysis of green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf powder
	Thesis Title : Proximate analysis of green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf powder

Research Portfolio