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Curriculum Vitae - Dr. S. C. Mehta (Member)

Dr. S. C. Mehta
Personal
Dr. S. C. Mehta
Email Address
scmehta64@gmail.com
Phone Number
+91-9414416425
Orcid ID
0000-0003-0414-1946
Academic

1990 M.V.Sc. (AG&B): Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (India)

2000 Ph.D. (AG&B): Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (India)

2008 Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management IGNOU (India)

2009 Visiting Scientist owa State University, Ames, Iowa (USA)

Professional

Head of Regional Research Station

ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, RS- EPC

Bikaner-334001, Rajasthan, India 

Email : sharat.mehta@icar.gov.in; scmehta64@gmail.com

Phone: +91-9414416425

Professional Experience:33 Years

Distictions

 

  • FELLOW-ISAGB: Dr. S. C. Mehta, Head of the Campus was conferred fellowship of Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (ISAGB) in the XVll Annual Convention of ISAGB and National Conference on Advances in Genetics and Genomics for Sustainable Livestock Transformation held on November 16-17, 2023 at ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal -132001, Haryana.
  • FELLOW-SOCDAB:  Conferred fellowship of Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB) in the XVll Annual Convention of SOCDAB and National Symposium on Enhancement of Farmer income through Management of Animal Genetic Resources held on February 10-11,2020 at College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, NDVSU Campus, Mhow (MP).
  • VICE-PRESIDENT(2019-2022) of “Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB)” National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal
  • EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER: Journal of camel Practice and Research, Camel Publishing House, Bikaner
  • SECTORAL EDITOR: Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
  • EDITOR: Indian Journal of Livestock Biodiversity, Published by the Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB), ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal
  • REVIEWER: Small Ruminant Research, Biologia, Scientific Reports, Molecular Biology Reports, Journal of camel Practice and Research, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, International Journal of Livestock Research, Indian Journal of Animal Sciences; Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology; Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Indian Journal of Biotechnology; Indian Journal of Small Ruminants. Indian Journal of Animal Research.
  • National Record inLimca Book of Records 2017 for the efforts done in the “Talks of Camel : A Mission for Conservation of Camel”.
  • Official Language Shield: President Official Language of the ICAR-NRCE, EPC, Bikaner. The Campus has been awarded Official Language Shield (small offices) for the year 2018-19 by Official Language Executive Committee of Bikaner, Rajasthan.
  • Invited Expert:  Sixth Research Council of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner on February 14, 2020.
  • Invited Expert: Seventh Research Council of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner on March 22, 2021.
  • Research Advisory Board Member (2016-22). ICMR Project -Multidisciplinary Research Unit at Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner
  • Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing 2021 by Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International.
  • Active Camel Research Scientist Award 2020 by Journal of Camel Practice and Research, Camel Publishing House, Bikaner
  • Honoured by The Mayor, Nagar Nigam, Bikaner, Republic Day, 2017 for outstanding contribution in the field of Veterinary Science.
  • Honoured by Rajasthan State Government Minister Sh. Govardhan Ji Raikafor outstanding scientific contribution for conservation of camel on 30.12.2016.
  • Draft document of State Policy on Development of Camels in Rajasthan for submission to the Chief Minister. February 3, 2014.
  • Green Campus Award 2022: Harit Bikana Award2nd Prise by District Environment Committee, Bikaner. Dated 09.08.2022.
  • Institute Management Committee Member, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar. (2012-2014)
  • Institute Management Committee Member, ICAR-National Research Centre on Equine, Hisar. (2012-2014)
  • Organising Secretary,Scientists-stakeholder’s Interface Workshop held at National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner during January 28-31, 2012.
  • Organising Secretary: Brain Storming Meet on 24th March, 2007 to identify the major researchable issues for the XIth Five Year Plan.
  • Requested to chair one session in the International Scientific Conference on Camels organized by Gassim University, Buraidah, Gassim, Saudi Arabia, 9th to 11th May, 2006.
  • Selected as moderator in the International conference held at South Carolina, USA.
  • Identified and acted as nodal officer of Rajasthan for the preparation of “Country Report on Animal Genetic Resources” initiated by the FAO.
  • Best Poster Presentation Award. National Symposium on Livestock Biodiversity vis-à-vis Resource Exploitation: An Introspection. Organised by Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity and National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal at Karnal from 11th to 12th Feb., 2004.
  • Senior Research Fellowship: Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 1990
  • Junior Research Fellowship: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, 1988
  • Need-cum-Merit Scholarship: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, 1983
Publications

Research Articles on Camel

  • Vyas P, Mehta S C and Joshi P. (2023). Computational Functions for Defining the Standards of Body Weight for Indian Dromedary Camel. Indian Veterinary Journal. 100 (10), 20-25.
  • Mehta S C and Dahiya S S (2021). Analysis of hair quality attributes of Mewari and Jalori camels managed under natural habitat. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 28 (3) : 361-366.
  • Sharma S K, Yadav R, Mehta S C and Kataria A K (2020). Detection and analysis of antibiotic resistance variability among Staphylococcus aureus isolates from animal and human sources. Veterinarski Arhiv. 90 (5) : 493-508.
  • Jadhav S A, Umrikar U D, Sawane M P, Pawar V D, Deshmukh R S, Dahiya S S and Mehta S C. Genetic polymorphism at k-casein gene in Indian camel breeds (Camelus dromdarius). Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 27 (2) : 201-206.
  • Hashim W M, Mehta S C, Galal M, Yousif A M, Salah E S A (2020). Genotype of some Sudanese camel (types and subtypes) using microsatellite. Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal. 65 (163) : 42-48.
  • Mehta S C, Dahiya S S, Jadhav S A, Umrikar U D, Sawane M P, Pawar V D and Deshmukh R S.  Determination of genetic variability at as1 -casein gene in Indian dromedary.The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 90 (12) : 1617-21.
  • Govindasamy N, Swami S K, Mehta S C, Singh R,  Meignanalakshmi S,  Selvaraju S,  Pourouchottamane R,  Thirumaran S M K and Patil N V. Camel : A Medicinally Important Animal. Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences. 1(4) : 12-22.
  • Jadhav S A, Umrikar U D, Sawane M P, Pawar V D, Deshmukh R S, Dahiya S S and Mehta S C. Analysis of beta casein gene polymorphism in Indian camel breeds. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 26 (3), 1-5.
  • R Sharma, H Sharma, P Sharma, S Ahlawat, SC Mehta, MS Tantia. Microsatellite analysis generates hope for sustainability of two dwindling camel populations of Rajasthan.  The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 88 (11), 1281-1288.
  • Mehta S C, Dahiya S S, Jadhav S A, Umrikar U D, Sawane M P, Pawar V D and Deshmukh R S. (2021).Analysis of genetic variability at as1 -casein gene in Indian dromedary. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 90 (12) : 1617-1621.
  • Choudhary S, Rathore P, Boyal P K, Meena D, Yadav R, Mehta S C and Katariya A K. Bone DNA extraction collected from different sources/conditions. Veterinary Practitioner. 18 (2): 163-164.
  • Jadhav S A,  Umrikar U D,  Sawane M P,  Pawar V D,  Deshmukh R S, Dahiya S S and Mehta S C. (2019). Analysis of beta casein gene polymorphism in Indian camel breeds.Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 26 (3) : 1-5.
  • Vyas  P, Mehta  S C, Pannu U and Joshi P (2018). Genetic and phenotypic trends of different body parameters in Indian dromedary breeds. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 6 (3), 87-91
  • Sivakumar G, Swami S K, Nagarajan G, Mehta S C,  Tuteja F C, Ashraf M, Patil N V (2018). Molecular characterization of Hyalomma dromedarii from North Western Region of India based on the gene sequences encoding Calreticulin and Internally Transcribed Spacer Region 2. Gene Reports. 10(2018) : 141-148.
  • Nagarajan G, Swami SK, Tuteja FC, Sharma G, Mehta S C, Saini N and Patil N V (2018). Cloning and Sequence Analysis of 163R and 201R Genes of Camelpoxvirus from Indian Dromedaries (Camelus Dromedarius). Virology & Immunology Journal. 2(1) : 1-9.
  • Dahiya S.S., Kumar S., Mehta S.C., Narnaware S.D., Singh R., Nath, K., Narnaware, S. D., Tuteja F.C. (2017). Molecular characterization of Camelpox virus isolates from Bikaner, India: Evidence of its endemicity. Acta Tropica. 171 :  1-5.
  • Tyagi  K, Gautam L, Waiz H A, Mehta S C and Beniwal B K. (2017). Genetic characterisation of Bikaneri camel using microsatellite markers. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 24 (3) : 221-224.
  • Dahiya S.S., Kumar S., Mehta S.C., Narnaware S.D., Singh R. and Tuteja F.C. (2016). Camelpox: A brief review on its epidemiology, current status and challenges. Acta Tropica. 20 (158) 32-38.
  • Sharma, S.K., Mehta, S.C. and Kataria, A.K. (2016). Capsular typing of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from camel and other domestic animals using duplex polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 23 (1) : 81-84.
  • Sharma  S K,Meena D S, Nathawat P, Yadav R, Mehta, S.C. and Kataria, A.K. (2017). Detection of coagulase production variability among Staphylococcus aureus isolates of human and animal origins. Veterinary Practitioner. Accepted for Vol. 18 (1).
  • Mehta, S. C., Sharma, A. K., Bissa, U. K. and Singh, S.  (2015). Lactation persistency, yield and prediction models in Indian dromedary. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 85 (8) : 875-82.
  • Mehta, S.C. (2014). Genetic and demographic bottleneck analysis of Indian camel breeds by microsatellite markers. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 46 (8), 1397-1406.
  • Nagarajan, G., Swami, S.K.,  Dahiya, S.S., Narnaware, S.D., Mehta, S.C., Singh, P.K.,  Singh, R., Tuteja, F.C. and Patil, N.V. (2015). Characterization of GM-CSF-inhibitory factor and Uracil DNA glycosylase encoding genes from camel pseudocowpoxvirus. Research in Veterinary Science.03/2015; DOI:10.1016/j.rvsc.
  • Mehta, S.C., Yadav, S. B. S., Singh, S. and Bissa, U.K. (2014). Sire evaluation and selection of Indian dromedary for milk production: issues and strategies.Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 21 (1), 93-98.
  • Changal, H.K., Nagarajan, G., Purohit, R.K., Swami, S. K., Mehta, S. C.  and Pathak, K.M.L. (2014). Molecular Characterization of Hyalomma dromedarii from Bikaner, India.   Banat's Journal of Biotechnology. 5 (10) : 52-58.
  • Singh, S., Poonia, R.K., Singh, R., Mehta, S.C. and Patil, N.V. (2014).  Analysis of milk constituents of sheep, goat, camel and buffalo.Indian Journal of Small Ruminants. 21 (1) : 122-123.
  • Dahiya, S. S., Nagarajan, G.,  Bharti, V. K., Swami, S. K., Mehta, S. C., Tuteja, F.C., Narnaware, S. D. and Patil, N. V. (2014).Sequence analysis of the Toll-like receptor-2 gene of old world camels. Journal of Advanced Research (Elsevier). 5 (6) : 695-704.
  • Hashim, W.M.,  Ahmed, S.E.S., Makkaw, A.A., Yousif, G.M. and Mehta, S.C. (2014). Twenty five polymorphic microsatellite loci used to genotype some camel types & subtypes from Sudan, Qatar, Chad and Somalia.Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 21 (2) : 127-35.
  • Nagarajan, G., Swami,S.K.,  Dahiya,S.S., Sivakumar,G.,Tuteja, F.C., Narnaware, S.D., Mehta, S.C., Singh, R. and Patil, N.V. (2014). Comparative sequence analysis of double stranded RNA binding protein encoding gene of parapoxviruses from Indian camels.   Journal of Advanced Research (Elsevier). 5: 271-276.
  • Saini, N., Mehta, S. C., Patil, N. V., Bohra, D. L. and Kiradoo, B.D.  (2013).Prediction equation for estimating live-weight of dromedary camel calves. Journal of Camel Research and Practice. 20 (1) 7-9.
  • Mehta. S. C. (2013). Molecular characterisation of Mewari breed of camel. Veterinary Practitioner. 14 (2) : 212-215.
  • Singh, S., Poonia, R.K., Singh, R, Mehta, S.C. and Patil, N.V. (2013) A Comparative Study on the Physicochemical Parameters of Camel and Buffalo Milk. Journal of Buffalo Science 2 (3), 135-137.
  • Sharma, G., Swami,S.K., Srivastava, M.,  Dahiya, S.S., Mehta, S.C., Narnaware, S.D.,  Patil, N.V., and Nagarajan, G. (2013). Amplification and Cloning of CD18 of the Camel (Camelus dromedarius). Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology. 15 (1) : 96.
  • Nagarajan, G., Swami,S.K., Dahiya, S.S., Mehta, S.C., Narnaware, S.D.,  Kashinath, Tuteja, F.C., Singh, R. and Patil, N.V. (2013). Cloning and Sequence Analysis of Interleukin-8 Encoding Gene from Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius). Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology. 15 (1) : 96.
  • Mehta S C, Bissa U K, Chirania B L and Patil N V. (2013). Differential breed, sex and age-group mortality in Camelus dromedarius.Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology. 15 (1) : 143.
  •     Mehta S C, Bissa U K, Chirania B L and Patil N V. (2012). Mortality analysis and herd growth in Indian dromedary breeds. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 19 (1) : 37-44.
  • Mehta S C, Bissa U K, Patil N V and Pathak K  M L. (2011). Importance of camel milk and production potential of dromedary breeds. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 81 (11): 1173-1177.
  • Mehta, S.C., Bapna, D.L. and Bhure, S.K. (2010). Mathematical functions for the prediction of growth in Indian dromedary genotypes. The Indian Journal of Animal Science.80 (2) : 148-151.
  • Mehta, S.C., Potdar, V.V. and Sahani, M.S. (2009). Amplification and RFLP of Exon 2 of MHC-DRB3 locus in   livestock species. Indian Veterinary Journal. 86 (3) : 250-254.
  • Mehta, S.C., Potdar, V.V. and Sahani, M.S. (2009). RFLP analysis of -casein gene in livestock species. Indian Veterinary Journal. 86 (6) 594-596.
  • Mehta, S.C., Pathak, K.M.L., Bhardwaj, B., Arora, S. and Bhatnagar, C.S. (2009). Camel Dairying : An Indian Perspective.  The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 79(4) 454-456.
  • Mehta, S.C. and Sahani, M.S. (2009). Reproductive performance of Indian camel breeds. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 79 (2) 210-11.
  • Mehta, S.C., Bapna, D.L. and Bhure, S.K. (2010). Mathematical functions for the prediction of growth in Indian dromedary genotypes. The Indian Journal of Animal Science.80 (2) : 148-151.
  • Aggarwal, R.A.K., Tantia, M.S., Kumar, Y and Mehta, S.C. (2009). Biometry of frozen-thawed sperm from Indian Jaisalmeri Camel. Journal of Camel Research and Practice. 16 (2) : 149-151.
  • Mehta, S.C. (2008). Mathematical functions for the prediction of body weight gain in dromedary. Journal of Camel Research and Practice. 15 (2) : 239-244.
  • Bhure, S.K., Mehta, S.C. and Singh, R. (2008). Comparative genomic organization of camel beta casein gene promoter: a computer aided gene regulation study. Journal of Camel Research and Practice 15 (1) :25-33.
  • Dixit, S.K., Singh, A.P., Tuteja, F.C. and Mehta, S.C.(2002). Alternative therapeutic system in veterinary medicine indigenous system – scope and controversies. Veterinary Practitioner, 3(1): 35-38.
  • Mehta, S.C., Mishra, B.P. and Sahni, M.S. (2002). Nature/organization of repetitive DNA in Indian dromedary as compared with other animal species. Advances in Reproduction. 6(1/2) :2-2.
  • Mehta, S.C., Mishra, B.P. and Sahni, M.S. (2002). Reproductive performance of Indian camel breeds. Advances in Reproduction. 6(1/2) :28-28.
  • Mehta, S.C., Goyal, A. and Sahani, M.S. (2007). Microsatellite markers for genetic characterization of Kachchhi camel.Indian Journal of Biotechnology. 6 : 336-339.
  • Mehta, S.C. and Sahani, M.S. (2007). Microsatellite markers for genetic characterisation of Bikaneri camel. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 77(6) : 509-512.
  • Mehta,S .C., Bhardwaj, B. and Sahani, M.S.  (2007). Status and conservation of Mewari and Jaisalmeri camels in India. Animal Genetic Resources Information, FAO. 40: 87-101.
  • Mehta, S.C. and Sahani, M.S. (2007). Microsatellite analysis in Jaisalmeri camel (Camelusdromedarius). The Indian Journal of Animal Genetics and Breeding. 27(1,2) : 22-26.
  • Mehta,S.C., Mishra, B.P. and Sahani, M.S. (2006). Genetic differentiation of  Indian camel (Camelus Dromedarius)  breeds using random oligonucleotide primers. Animal Genetic Resources Information, FAO. 39:77-88.
  • Gautam, L., Mehta, S.C., Gahlot, R.S. and Gautam, K. (2004). Genetic characterisation of Jaisalmeri camel using microsatellite markers. Indian Journal of Biotechnology.4: 457-459.
  • Bhakat,C., Mehta,S.C. and Sahani,M.S. (2003). Annual hair yield attribute in indigenous camel breeds.The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 73 (10) : 1189-1191.
  • Mehta, S.C., Mishra, B.P. and Sahani, M.S. (2003). Genetic differentiation of Indian camel breeds using random oligonucleotide primers.ICAR News. 8 (4) : 15-16.
  • Mehta, S.C., Chirania, B.L., Bithu, H.K. and Sahani, M.S. (2003). Analysis of causes of death in camel. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 73 (8): 873-874.
  • Bhakat,C., Mehta,S.C. and Sahani,M.S. (2002). Studies on hair production attribute in Indian dromedary camel managed in an organised farm. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 72(3): 275-276.
  • Mehta, S.C., Mishra, B.P. and Sahani, M.S. (2002). Nature/organization of repetitive DNA in Indian camels as compared with other animal species. Advances in Reproduction. 6 (1/2) : 2.
  • Mehta,S.C., Bithu,H.K. and M.S.Sahani. (2002). Camel: An over view. JIVA. 7(2): 46-47.
  • Mehta, S.C., Bithu, H.K., Poonia, S.R. and Sahani, M.S. (2002). Disease profile of the Jaisalmeri camel in the breeding tract. Veterinary Practitioner. 3(2) 116-119.
  • Mehta, S.C. and Sahani, M.S. (2001). Six- Databases Developed. ARIS News.3 (4) : 3

Research Articles on other Species

  • Mehta S C, Singh J and Bhattacharya T K. (2024). Mathematical models to define growth patterns in indigenous horses of India. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 94 (4). https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v94i4.146112.
  • Dinesh Jhamb, Thirumala Talluri, Rohit Juneja, Sunanda Sharma, Surendar Nirwana, Sharad Mehta, Ramesh Kumar, Pramod Kumara, Kalpesh Pargia, Mitesh Gaura (2022). Cryopreservation has detrimental effect on mitochondrial membrane potential, DNA integrity and oxidative parameters of equine spermatozoa.Cryobiology 109 :55.
  • Jhamb D, Talluri T R, Sharma S, Juneja R, Nirwan S S, Yadav D, Pargi K K, Tanwar A, Kumar P, Kumar R, Mehta S C, Parashar M and Gaur M (2023). Freezability and Fertility Rates of Stallion Semen Supplemented with Trehalose in Lactose Extender.Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 126:104293. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104293.
  • Talluri T R, Jhamb D, Paul N, Singh J, Dedar R K, Mehta S C, Legha R A, Pal Y. (2023). Effect of Isolation Protocols and Cryoprotectants on Freezing of Stallion Epididymal Spermatozoa. Cryoletters. 44 (3) : 134-141.
  • Kumar S, Ashraf M,  Pannu U and  Mehta S C (2022). Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-8 Genes of Equines. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104058.
  • Mehta S C , Talluri T R, Legha R A, Pal Y and Tripathi B N (2020). Phenotypic trend, breeding value and heritability of biometric traits in Marwari horses. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 91 (6) : 476-80.
  • Yash Pal, Anuradha Bhardwaj, RA Legha, TR Talluri, SC Mehta and BN Tripathi (2020). Characterization of Kachchhi-Sindhi Horses of India. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 2020/11. DOI: 10.18805/ijar.B-4221.
  • Talluri, T R, Bhardwaj A, Mehta S C and Pal, Y (2020). Evaluation of mitochondrial membrane potential in equine spermatozoa using JC-1. Indian Journal of Animal Science. 90 (12) : 1599-1601.
  • Choudhary S,  Rathore P, Meena D, Boyal P K, Mehta S C and  Kataria  AK (2018). PCR based identification of processed cattle and horse meat. Veterinary Practitioner. 19 (1) : 7-8.
  • Sharma S K, Meena D, Nathawat P, Yadav R, Mehta S C and Kataria A K (2018). Detection of coagulase production variability among staphylococcus aureus isolates of human and animal origins. Veterinary Practitioner. 19 (1) : 1-3.
  • Kumar P, Kumar R,  Mehta J S, Kumar A, Ravi S K, Mehta S C,  Ansari M M, Legha, R A,  Tripathi B N,  Talluri T R (2019). Ameliorative effect of ascorbic acid and glutathione in combating the cryoinjuries during cryopreservation of exotic Jack semen.Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.81:102796. 81:102796.
  • Talluri T R, Ravi S K, Singh C,  Legha R A,  Mehta S C,  Prakash V and Tripathi B N (2019).   Effect of two different permeable cryoprotectants on freezability of exotic stallion and jack semen. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 40 (1) : 27-30.
  • Sahani, M.S., Bapna, D.L. and Mehta, S.C. (2010). Impact of selection on growth of Marwari lambs. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 80 (2) : 69-71.
  • Sodhi, M., Mukesh, M, Ahlawat, S.P.S., Sobti,R.C., Gahlot, G.C., Mehta, S.C., Prakash, B. and Mishra, B.P. (2008). Genetic diversity and structure of two prominent zebu cattle breeds adapted to the arid region of India inferred from microsatellite polymorphism. Biochemical Genetics. DOI 10.1007/s10528-007-9135-5.
  • Sahani, M.S., Bapna, D.L. and Mehta, S.C. (2007). Growth of Karakul and its crosses with indigenous sheep breeds. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 77 (4) : 346-348.
  • Jain,R., Mehta, S.C. and Bhojak, N. (2006). Micellar spectral investigations of Nd(III) complex with semicarbazones. Acta Ciencia Indiaca. Vol.XXXII No.2 : 65.
  • Sahani, M.S., Bapna, D.L. and Mehta, S.C. (2005). Effect of ewes’ weight at lambing on growth of Marwari lambs. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences.75 (11) : 1321-1322.
  • Mehta, S.C., Chopra, S.K., Singh, V.K. and Mahrotra, V. (2004).  Production and quality of wool in  Magra breed of  sheep. The Indian Journal of Animal Science. 74 (7) :  792-794.
  • Sahani, M.S., Bapna, D.L. and Mehta, S.C. (2004). Greasy fleece weight of Karakul and its crosses with indigenous sheep breeds. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences.74 (4) : 452-453.
  • Tuteja, F.C., Sharma, Anshu, Kapur, M.P., Mehta,S.C. and Lal, D. (2004). Relationship of serum zinc and copper status with somatic cell count in buffalo milk. The Indian Journal of Animal Science. 74 (1) : 54-55.
  • Mehta, S.C., Singh, V.K. and Mahrotra, V. (2003). Growth and reproductive performance of Magra breed of sheep. The Indian Journal of Animal Science. 73 (10): 1147-1149.
  • Singh, V.K. and Mehta, S.C. (2002). A model for marketing and grading of raw wool. The Indian Textile Journal. 112 (5): 27-30.
  • Sahani, M.S., Bapna, D.L. and Mehta, S.C. (2002). Factors influencing pre and post weaning body weights in three groups of Marwari sheep. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences.72 (8) 704-705.
  • Sharma,M.K.; Singh, V.K.; Beniwal,B.K.; Mehta,S.C. and Gahlot,R.S. (2000). Evaluation of lustre and physical attributes of wool in Marwari and Nali sheep breeds. The Indian Journal of Animal Science. 70 (4) 423-25.
  • Mehta,S.C.; Vij, P.K. ; Joshi, B.K. and Nivsarkar,A.E. (2000). Conservation of Malpura and Sonadi sheep of India. International Journal of Animal Science. 15 (1):83-87.
  • Mehta,S.C., Naithani, S. and Pani, P.K. (1999). Expression of Microtumours in Chorioallantoic Membrane of Fowl. International Journal of Animal Science.14 (2): 163-166.
  • Pushpendra Kumar, Mehta, S.C., Ahlawat, S.P.S., Bhattacharya, T.K. and Nivsarkar, A.E. (1999). Erythrocytic dimensions of Sonadi and Malpura sheep. Indian J. Anim. Prod. Mgmt. 15(1) 29-30.
  • Singh,V.K., Dass G., Mehta,S.C. and Sharma,P.R. (1998).  A note on physical & lustre properties of wool in selectedpopulation of Marwari. Indian J. Small Ruminants. 4(1)  : 40- 43.
  • Singh,V.K., Dass G., Mehta,S.C. and  Sharma,P.R.  (1998).   Selection   in   Marwari   sheep:  Performance of selection   line.  Indian J. Small Ruminants. 4 (1) : 1-4.   
  • Dass G., Mehta,S.C., Parthasarthy, S. , Sharma, P.R. and Singh,V.K.(1998). Comparative performance of Marwari and Nali lambs in respect of greasy fleece weight and quality. Indian J. Animal Res. 32 (2) : 87-90.
  • Mehta,S.C., Singh, V.K.; Parthasarthi, S. and Chopra, S.K. (1998). Subjective and objective lustre evaluation in Magra breed  of  sheep. The Indian J. Animal Sciences. 68 (1): 91-92.
  • Mehta,S.C., Vij,P.K., Joshi,B.K. and   Nivsarkar, A.E. (1997). Conservation  of Malpura sheep of India. The Indian  Journal  of Animal Sciences. 67 (4): 332-334.
  • Mehta,S.C. and   Nivsarkar,A.E. (1997). Characterisation & conservation of Sonadi & Malpura  breeds  of  sheep: Wool quality attributes. Indian J.Small Ruminants. 3(2) :66 -71.
  • Singh, V.K.; Mehta,S.C.; Mudgal, R.D. and Patni, P.C. (1997). Better  sheep :  Improved  wool . The Indian Textile  Journal. CVII  (12) : 46-49.
  • Parthasarthy,S; Singh, V.K .and  Mehta,S.C. (1997). Physical & lustre properties of  Nali wool. Indian J.Small Ruminants. 3 (2) :99 -103.
  • Mehta,S.C. and   Nivsarkar,A.E. (1997). Agriculture & Animal husbandry: competitive  scenario  in   the breeding tract of Sonadi & Malpura  sheep of India. Wool & Woollens of India. 34 (4) :33-35.
  • Mehta,S.C. and Pani, P.K. (1997). Interrelationship between tumour  virus receptors, A&C,  coded  by host cell  genes  in fowl. Indian J. Experimental  Biology. 35  (1) :34-36.
  • Mehta,S.C.; Naithani, S. and Pani, P.K. (1996). Expression of tumour phenotypes, hatchability and LT(+) death in two routes of inoculation. Indian J. Experimental  Biology. 34 (6) : 539 -542.
  • Mehta,S.C.; Singh, V.K. and Sharma, M.M.(1996). Genetic studies on  Peste  des Petits (PPR) Ruminants in sheep. Indian J.Small Ruminants. 2 (2) :1 -6.
  • Mehta,S.C.; Vij,P.K.; Joshi,B.K.; Sahai,R.  and   Nivsarkar,  A.E.(1995). Characterisation    and conservation of the  Malpura   sheep breed. Animal Genetic Resources Information (FAO).  No. 16 : 83-91. 
  • Mehta,S.C.; Vij,P.K.; Joshi,B.K.; Sahai,R. and   Nivsarkar,A.E. (1995). Conservation of the  Sonadi breed   of  sheep  in   India. Animal Genetic Resources Information. (FAO). No. 16 : 93-100.
  • Mehta,S.C.; Vij,P.K.; Nivsarkar,A.E. and Sahai,R. (1995). Sheep husbandrypractices in Sonadi  and  Malpura  breeding tract.  The Indian J. Small Ruminants. 1(1):1-7.    
  • Mehta,S.C., Vij,P.K., Joshi,B.K. and   Nivsarkar, A.E. (1995). Characterisation and conservation of  Sonadi sheep. The Indian Journal of Animal  Sciences. 65 (7) :83-87.

BOOKS / TECHNICAL BULLETINS

  • Mehta S C, Dahiya S S, Patil N V, Tantia M S and Sharma A. (2018). Glimpses of Talks of Camel. Published by ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan. ISBN 978-81927935-73. p 116.
  • Mehta S C, Dahiya S S , Sharma R, Tantia M S and Sharma A. (2017). Camel Genetic Resources of India- Mewari Camel. NRCC/Technical Bulletin/2017/2, published by ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan. ISBN 9788192793559. p 52.
  • Mehta S C, Dahiya S S , Sharma R, Tantia M S and Sharma A. (2017). Camel Genetic Resources of India- Jalori Camel. NRCC/Technical Bulletin/2017/3, published by ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan. ISBN 9788192793566. p 56.
  • S.C.Mehta (2014). Camel Development Strategy: Mewari Camel.Published by Director, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, 2012.
  • S.C.Mehta and N.V.Patil (2014). Pride of Thar: Jaisalmeri Camel.Published by Director, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, 2012.
  • Integrated Livestock Development in Tribal Area. (Eds. S.C.Mehtaet al.). Published by Director, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, 2012.
  • Characterisation and conservation of Jaisalmeri camel – by S.C.Mehta.  Published by Director, NRCC, Bikaner, November, 2004
  • Bikaneri camel: A breed descriptor - by S.C.Mehta and M.S.Sahani. Published by Director, NRCC, Bikaner, June, 2004.
  • Camel Research Index (1880-2004), Eds. Raigar, R.D., Singh, H.P., Mehta, S.C. and Sahani, M.S. Published by Director, NRCC, Bikaner, April, 2005.
  • S.C.Mehta and K.M.L.Pathak. (2007). Production, improvement and status of Kachchhi breed of camel. Published by Director, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
  • Compiled and edited a book entitled “Advances in Information Technology and Database Management”. Published by the Director, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, 2002.
  • Mewari camel in the breeding tract: a breed descriptor by S.C.Mehta. Published by Director, NRCC, Bikaner. 2004.
  • Mehta S C, Talluri, T R and Singh J. (2023). Conservation of Marwari indigenous breed of horse through artificial insemination. Published under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) by Director, ICAR-NRCE, Hisar.
  • TR Talluri, RA Legha, A Bhardwaj, Yash Pal, SC Mehta, R.K.Dedar and J. Singh (2022). Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Donkey Farming. Published by Director, ICAR-NRCE, Hisar.
  • Dedar, R., Singh, J., Legha, R.A., Mehta, S. C. and Pal, Yash (2021). Genetic Improvement of Indigenous Horses. Training programme for Veterinary Officers on “Entrepreneurship Development in Equine Husbandry”. Published by Director, ICAR-NRCE, Hisar, February 25-27, 2021. Pages 1-77.
  • Mehta, S. C., Talluri, T.R., Singh J. and Tripathi, B.N. (2019). Network approach for genetic improvement of indigenous horses. Training of veterinary officers on artificial insemination in equines. Published by Director, ICAR-NRCE, Hisar, July 18-20, 2019. Pages 1-120.
  • Mehta, S. C., Talluri, T.R., Singh J. and Tripathi, B.N. (2019). Network approach for genetic improvement of indigenous horses. Training of veterinary officers on artificial insemination in equines. Published by Director, ICAR-NRCE, Hisar, August 7-9, 2019. Pages 1-132.

 

TEACHING AND GUIDING

  • M.V.Sc. (Master of Veterinary Science) – 10(RAU, Bikaner; MAFSU, Nagpur)
  • M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) -1 (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur)
  • M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) -2 (Alagappa University, Karaikudi)
  • M.Sc. (Biotechnology) – 26 Dissertations
  • Ph.D. (Veterinary Microbiology)- 1 (RAJUVAS, Bikaner)
  • Ph.D. (Biotechnology)- 2 (RAJUVAS, Bikaner)

SCIENTIFIC NEWS IN PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA

  • Mehta, S. C. (2015). Talks of Camel (Untan Ri Bataan). ICAR Reporter. April-June 2015: 17-18.
  • Mehta, S.C., Mishra, B.P. and Sahani, M.S. (2003). Genetic differentiation of Indian camel breeds using random oligonucleotide primers.ICAR News. 8 (4) : 15-16.
  • Mehta, S.C.  (1993).  The case of the cracked catheter. Pashudhan.8 (10): 7.
  • Mehta, S.C. and Sahani, M.S. (2001). Six- Databases Developed. ARIS News.3 (4) : 3.
  • Brain Storming Meet (2007). Rajasthan State Veterinary Council News Letter. 2 (1).

PATENTS & TRADE MARKS DEVELOPED

  • Talks of Camel ऊंटांरीबातांLogo: Trade Mark for the Untan Ri Bataan/Talks of Camel programme was developed and popularized. The Trade Mark has been registered in the “Trade Marks Registry” as per Intellectual Property India rules under social and community awareness programme and granted the Trade Mark Certificate No. 1460454.

GENBANK SUBMISSIONS

  • Fifty-foursequences have been depositedaccession numbers allotted by the NCBI GenBank.
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TALKS OF CAMEL (UNTAN RI BATAAN)

A mission for creating awareness through social media for conservation of camel was conceptualised and successfully conducted. The components of the mission are: -

  • Radio Programme-ऊंटां री बातां (Talks of Camel):33 Episodes Broadcasted.
  • Talks of Camel ऊंटां री बातांLogo: Designed and published by the Trade Marks Journal No. 1761, 2016.
  • WhatsApp Group: “Talks of Camel” created for sharing information.
  • Cell Phone: Acted as 108 Service for the camel farmers.
  • Facebook Page-Talks of Camel ऊंटांरीबातां: All Programme and Information. ~ 500 posts,600 views per post.
  • Sound Cloud- All Programmes.
  • You Tube - Talks of Camel Channel:Video of important programmes.
  • Google Drive-All Programme and Information.
  • Meeting with the Camel Farmers: Organize 102 meetings in 90 villages spread across the state having sizable camel population.
  • Treatment of Camel: Around 2000 sick camels were treated in this Programme
  • Group email: All programmes to 55 stakeholders.
  • Television Programme: ETV Rajasthan, DD Kisan, A1TV channel. 
  • FM Radio:Two Programmes on 92.7 Big FM.
  • News Papers :About 60 News Items in Leading News Papers.
  • Calendar, Posters, Banners, Pictures & Leaflets: To promoting camel husbandry.
  • Documentary- ऊंटांरीबातां  Talks of Camel: A Mission for Conservation of Camel.
  • Exhibitions- Exhibitions on Camel Husbandry at 4 places in  Rajasthan
  • Work Shop: One day workshop with the Camel Milk Vendors.
  • Camel Competitions: In state level Chandrabhaga Fair 2015 and 40 Camel Owners.
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