Dr. Nandkumar Gaikwad (b. 1965) is presently serving as Associate Dean and Professor of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir under Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University Nagpur (M.S.). He did his B. V.Sc & A. H. in 1989 and M. V. Sc. (Vet. Physiology) in1991 from College of Veterinary and Animal Scieces, Parbhani (MAU, Parbhani), Ph. D. (Physiology and Biochemistry) in 2005 from Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University Nagpur. He started his career as Assistant Professor (Vet. Physiology and Biochemistry) in 1993 and as a Associate Professor in 2009. His field of specialization is Veterinary Biochemistry and his area of Masters research on "Hematological and some blood biochemical constituents in Jersey X Red Kandhari cattle with reference to age and sex". His area of Doctoral research on "Effect of water deprivation in Osmanabadi goats of Marathwada region". During his total 32 year's tenure of services, under his guidance 2 students completed M.V.Sc., 2 students of Ph. D. as Co-guide and he acted as co-guide for 67 students in various disciplines of Veterinary education. He has published 57 research papers in international and national reputed journals; 5 practical manuals for under graduation/post graduation/Ph.D. courses;. He had participated and presented research papers more than 10 International, National, State Seminar, workshops and symposiums. Besides these activities Radio talks (11), guest Lectures in scientist training & farmer training programmes (27). In addition to above he also written more than 25 popular articles in reputed regional language periodicals and daily news papers. Additionally during 32 years of service period he has handled the responsibilities as Officer Examination Cell, Chairman Gymkhana, NSS Program Officer, Hostel Warden, MAFSU Sub-Center In-charge, Head of Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Veterinary Physiology, Anatomy and Histology, etc .
