Faculty Profile

Dr. Bhuminand Devkota is a distinguished Professor of Theriogenology at Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal, and former Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries. He also served as Director of the Postgraduate Program and the Center for Biotechnology. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Pakistan and completed his PhD in Japan with outstanding academic distinction. He further strengthened his international academic profile by serving as a Foreign Visiting Professor at Iwate University from 2010 to 2013. In recognition of his scholarly excellence and professional contributions, Prof. Devkota has received several prestigious honors, including the Excellent Research Award from the Japanese Society of Veterinary Medical Sciences, the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Pashudhan Bikram Award from the Nepal Veterinary Association, and the Hall of Fame Award from the Nepal Veterinary Students Association. A pioneering clinician and academic leader, he introduced reproductive ultrasonography to Nepal, significantly advancing veterinary education, clinical services, and research. His research focuses on livestock reproductive health, particularly buffalo fertility, nutrition–reproduction interactions, and innovative ovulation synchronization protocols. He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in international SCI journals. His academic leadership extends globally, notably serving as the President of the Asian Buffalo Association from 2018 to 2021.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS (PAST 5 YEARS)

1. Yadav KD, Pokharel A, Gautam G, Shah S, Rekik M, Pratim DR, Varijakshapanicker P and Devkota, B. (2026). Effects of Calf Sex Altering Oral Preparation on Pregnancy Rate and Female Calf Production in the Buffalo. Journal of Buffalo Science, 15, 32–40. https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-520X.2026.15.04

2. Nepal G, Devkota B, Gautam G, Luitel H, Pathak CR, Sadaula A, Shrestha BK, Gairhe KP, Rijal KR (2025). Key reproductive insights of captive female Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in Nepal. Theriogenology Wild, 6: 100124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.therwi.2025.100124.

3. Gautam G, Karki B, Devkota B and Sah AK (2025). Treatment of anestrus in buffalo during low breeding season. Buffalo Bulletin (October-December 2025) Vol.44 No.4, https://doi.org/10.56825/bufbu.2025.4446208.

4. Gautam G, Karki B, Devkota B and Sah AK (2025). Influence of the duration of CIDR placement in CIDR-PGF2alpha protocol for the treatment of anestrus in water buffalo during low breeding season. Buffalo Bulletin (October-December 2025) Vol.44 No.4. https://doi.org/10.56825/bufbu.2025.4446208.

5. Shrestha N, Gautam G and Devkota B (2025). Comparing the Effectiveness of 7-Day vs 9-Day CIDR Placement for the Treatment of Postpartum Anestrus in Crossbred Dairy Cows. Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University 2025, 6(1): 141–148.

6. Nepal G, Gautam G, Gairhe KP, Sadaula A, Pathak CR and Devkota B (2025). Monitoring Pregnancy Status in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) of Sauraha, Nepal Based on Blood Progesterone Profile. Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University 2025, 6(1): 149–157.

7. Gautam G, Kathayat BB, Acharya MP and Devkota B (2025). Infectious and Non- Infectious Factors Associated with Infertility in Cross-Bred Dairy Cows in Mid Terai Region of Nepal. Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University 2025, 6(1): 132–140.

8. Gautam G, Rokaya S, Devkota B, Sapkota S (2025). Reproductive Performance of Buffaloes at Two Diferent Locations in Inner Terai Region of Nepal. Nepalese Veterinary Journal 39:1-10.

9. Pokharel A, Gautam G, Shah S, Yadav KD, Rekik M, Pratim DR, Varijakshapanicker P and Devkota B (2025). Determining the best timing of insemination based on salivary fern pattern and its association with conception in buffalo. Anim Reprod Sci. 2025 Sep;280:107968. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2025.107968. Epub 2025 Aug 11.PMID: 40819586 

10. Acharya A, Devkota B, Basnet HB, Barsila SR (2024). Effects of Varying Durations of Synbiotic Use on Growth Performance in Cobb-500 Broilers. Journal of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, 38(1):63-76. DOI: 10.3126/jiaas.v38i1.73085.

11. Acharya A, Devkota B, Basnet HB, Barsila SR (2024). Effects of different levels of synbiotic administration on growth performance and response to posthatch necrotic enteritisin Cobb500 broilers. Discover Life, 54:24 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11084-024-09667-0.

12. Acharya A, Devkota B, Basnet HB, Barsila SR (2024). Effect of different synbiotic administration methods on growth, carcass characteristics, ileum histomorphometry, and blood biochemistry of Cobb-500 broilers..Vet World. 2024 Jun;17(6):1238-1250. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1238-1250. Epub 2024 Jun 8.PMID: 39077438

13. Gautam G, Rokaya S, Devkota B, Sapkota S (2024). Seasonality of reproduction in buffaloes in subtropical regions of southern Nepal. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci., 12(5):895-901. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.aavs/2024/12.5.895.901

14. Gautam G, Adhikari H, Devkota B, Singh S (2024). Incorporation of CIDR into ovsynch protocol improved the reproductive performance of anestrous buffaloes during low breeding season. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci., 12(6):9941001. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.aavs/2024/12.6.994.1001

15. Kandel S, Gautam G, Devkota B and Singh S (2024). Effectiveness of once used versus new CIDRin CIDR co-synch protocol for resuming reproductive function in anestrous buffaloes during low breeding season. International Journal of Veterinary Science 13(5):723-729. https://doi.org/10.47278/journal.ijvs/2024.160

16. Bhattarai RK, Basnet HB, Dhakal IP, Devkota B (2024). Antimicrobial resistance of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from broiler, layer, and breeder chickens. Vet World. Feb;17(2):480-499. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.480-499. Epub 2024 Feb 29.PMID: 38595648

17. Devkota B, Shah S, Gautam, G (2023). Reproduction and Fertility of Buffaloes in Nepal. Animals, 13, 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13010070

18. Singh S, Dhakal I, Singh U and Devkota B (2023). Molecular Characterization of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) Water Buffalo in Chitwan, Nepal. Nepalese Veterinary Journal, 37(1), 126–134. https://doi.org/10.3126/nvj.v37i37.55524

19. Pokhrel K, Sharma S, Adhikari S, Dhakal IP and Devkota B (2021). Seroprevalence of Brucellosis among pigs of commercial farms in Chitwan district of Nepal. Tribhuvan University Journal of Microbiology, 79-82.