Faculty

1. B.V.Sc. & A.H (1996). CVAS, Mannuthy. OGPA = 8.4/10

2. M.V.Sc. (Animal Nutrition): 1998. CVAS, Mannuthy. OGPA = 9.3/10 (First Rank among all disciplines)

3. Ph.D. (Animal Nutrition): 2015. CVAS, Mannuthy. OGPA = 9.36/10

1) Title : NAIP Co-ordinator of CVAS, Pookode of the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) entitled, “Multi enterprise farm models for addressing the agrarian crisis of Wayanad District of Kerala” from 6-10-2010 to 31-3-2014.
Outlay : total outlay of 623.936 lakh rupees (6.23 crores), out of which, expenditure to the tune of 577.196 lakh rupees (5.77 crores) was incurred (92.51%), as on 31-3-2014, ie., the date of completion.
Funding Agency: Fully funded by the World Bank and implemented through the ICAR and KAU
Duration : 5 years and 3 months from December 2008 to March 2014
2) Title : ‘Animal Nutrition’ component of the NAIP project entitled, “Multi enterprise farm models for addressing the agrarian crisis of Wayanad District of Kerala” in the financial year 2010-11, as Head of the Dept. in charge of Animal Nutrition, CVAS, Pookode
Outlay : 3.24 lakhs - fully utilised
Funding Agency: Fully funded by the World Bank and implemented through the ICAR and KAU
Duration : 1 year, viz., 2010-11 (Implemented in three months continuous , in the months of January , February & March 2011)
3) Title : Co-Principal Investigator of the project, “Aralam livestock based resettlement project” of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Dept., Govt. of Kerala.
Outlay : 1.07 crores
Funding Agency: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Dept., Govt. of Kerala.
Duration : 5 years
4) Title : Co-Principal Investigator of the project, “Exploration, identification and characterisation of various livestock rearing systems and agricultural linkages in district wise agro-ecological zones of Kerala”
Outlay : 11.04 lakhs
Funding Agency: Kerala State Planning Board.
Duration : 1 year
5) Title : Principal Investigator of the project, “Nutritive evaluation of cassava leaves/stem in animal feed”
Outlay : Rs. 35,000/-
Funding Agency: Fully funded by the Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Sreekaryam, Thiruvnanthapuram. Total outlay = Rs. 35,000/-
Duration : 1 year
6) Title : Associated Scientist of Rashtriya Swayam Vikas Yojana (RSVY) project entitled “Livestock based production system for rural livelihood security”.
Outlay : 102.33 lakhs
Funding Agency: Government of India
Duration : 2 years
7) Title : Established the data bank on nutrient profile of 50 different Ayurvedic medicinal herbs, native of Wayanad District in the Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, as Principal Investigator of the State Plan project, “Identification and assessment of nutritive value of herbal products for feeding of livestock”
Outlay : 7 lakhs
Funding Agency: Government of Kerala
Duration : 1 year
8) Title : Principal Investigator of the State Plan Project 2016-17 entitled, "Complete feeds for dairy cows as a solution for the feed and fodder scarcity of Kerala".
Outlay : 5 lakhs
Funding Agency: Government of Kerala
Duration : 1 year
9) Title : Principal Investigator of the State Plan Project 2019-20 entitled, “Effect of dietary incorporation of ayurvedic pharmaceutic residues on growth performance of Malabari kids”. Outlay : 3 lakhs
Funding Agency: Government of Kerala
Duration : 1 year

10) Title : Principal Investigator of the State Plan Project 2020-21 entitled, “Effect of addition of Psidiumguajava herbal extract mixture to live yeast supplementation in complete diets for ruminant calves”. Outlay : 0.5 lakhs
Funding Agency: Government of Kerala
Duration : 1 year
11) Title : Principal Investigator of the State Plan Project 2020-21 entitled, “Differential expression profile of FCR genes in broiler goat kids on soya bean based diet.”.
Outlay : 0.5 lakhs
Funding Agency: Government of Kerala
Duration : 1 year
12)  Title : Principal Investigator of the State Plan Project 2021-22 entitled, “Improving growth rate and productivity in ruminants by expression profile studies in Malabari kids fed on soy milk and formulation of complete diets for cows incorporating probiotic live yeast culture”.
Outlay : 4,98,350
Funding Agency: Government of Kerala
Duration : 1 year
13) Title:  Principal Investigator of the State Plan Project 2022-23 entitled, “Nutritional and Genetic interventions for breed improvement of native Malabari goats of Kerala”. (Ongoing)
Outlay : 20,47,000
Funding Agency: Government of Kerala
Duration : 1 year

1) Veterinary Surgeon in Animal Husbandry Dept. for 6 ½ years
2) Assistant Professor (earlier) and Associate Professor & Head (currently) in the Dept. of Animal Nutrition at CVAS, Pookode of KVASU for the last 14 years and 3 months in both posts combined and continuing

1) Recipient of the Dr. N. P. Panicker Memorial Endowment in the year 1998, being the highest OGPA among M. V. Sc. Students belonging to all disciplines of 1996 admission at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy.

2) Won the best paper award for oral presentation in Animal Production and Management section in the 6^th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 8^th and 9^th 2014 at Kottayam for the paper, “Comparison of the efficacy of complete feeds having varying levels of neutral detergent fibre (NDF) with the conventional grass – concentrate feeding system for dairy cows of Kerala”. Biju Chacko, Syam Mohan. K. M., Rojan, P.M. and Ajith M. K.

3) Secured the award for the best oral presentation in the 3rd National Conference on Enhancing Nutritional Security through Climate Smart Farming Practices, organised by the Cooch Behar Association of Cultivation for Agricultural Sciences (COBACAS), in collaboration with Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV) and held at Kalimpong, West Bengal from 17-3-2017 to 18-3-2017,for the paper entitled, “Effect of paddy straw plus non forage fibre sources based complete feeds containing different levels of neutral detergent fibre on milk composition parameters of lactating dairy cows”.  Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian.

4) Received appreciation letter from the Director of Entrepreneurship of KVASU dt. 26-7-2013 for efficient and systematic organisation of the Farmer Scientist interactions organised by the Directorate of Entrepreneurship, KVASU and held at Olari, Thrissur  District from 25-6-2013 to 26-6-2013

5) Received appreciation letter from Micro Enterprises Training and Development Agency (METADA) dt.  31-3-2014  for providing effective follow up as Training co-ordinator to the trainees who attended the training programmes conducted in 2012-13 at Panangad and Thalakkalathur (both dairy farming) and Omassery and Changaroth (both goat rearing) as part of the “Pashu Gramam” and “Aadu Gramam” projects of the Government of Kerala, implemented through the Kudumbashree in Kozhikode District

6) Was honored and presented with a memento by the Dean, in the College Day celebrations ‘SYNVETZ’ 17’ organised by College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode and the Student’s Union 2016-17, which was held on 30.03.2017 for bringing laurels to the College in the year 2016-17.

7) Received appreciation from the Dean, CVAS, Pookode for the excellent service rendered as Assistant Warden, Men’s Hostel, CVAS, Pookode from 7-5-2015 to 21-8-2017 vide appreciation letter dt. 30-8-2017

8) Received appreciation from the Director of Academics & Research, KVASU, Pookode for the excellent work put in as Technical Manager of the NABL accredited Feed and Fodder Analytical Laboratory vide letter of appreciation dt. 25-8-2017

9) Secured the award of second prize for oral presentation in the Animal Production and Management section in the 10^th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 10^th and 11^th 2018 at Kannur for the paper, “Evaluation Of Energy Rich Unconventional Feed Based Complete Feed On Production Performance Of Cross Bred Dairy Cows In Early Lactation”. Raseel. K, Biju Chacko, Sunanda. C.

10) Received appreciation from Sri. V. Abdurahiman, MLA of Tanur and Sri. N. Mujeeb Haji, President of Tanalur Grama Panchayath for the excellent work carried out in conducting and documenting the scientific interventions in sustainable development of the Dairy Sector as part of the NSS Camp (Dwithi) held at Thanalur Panchayath, Malappuram from 22-2-2017 to 28-2-2017.

11) Received appreciation dt. 31-3-2018, from the editorial board of International Journal of Livestock Research (IJLR), having a NAAS rating of 5.36, in reviewing articles, in the year 2017.

12) Secured the award of first prize for best paper by oral presentation in the International Conference on Livestock, Food Security and Food Safety – Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies (ICFS 2020), held at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai from 28-1-2020 to 29-1-2020 in Session V titled, “Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Ensuring Food Security and Safety” for the paper titled, “Effect of Varying Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre on Production Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows Fed on Paddy Straw Plus Non Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Feeds”. Biju Chacko, K. M.  Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K.  Shyama.

13) Secured the award of first prize for best paper by oral presentation in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Agriculture, Engineering and Biotechnology held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi from 25-9-2021 to 26-9-2021 for the paper entitled, “Strategic Interventions for the Revival of the Dairy Sector in India, in the Post COVID Scenario”.  Biju Chacko

1) Participated in the training Programme on ‘Professional Efficiency Development’ organised by the Kerala State Veterinary Council ,KAU and CALPI, New Delhi and held at CVAS, Mannuthy from 1-7-2008 to 5-7-2008

2) Participated in the Refresher Course entitled, “Challenges and Constraints in Poultry production and their mitigation” organised by the Centre for Advanced Faculty Training in Avian Sciences (CAFTAS), Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Namakkal of TANUVAS from 24-11-2010 to 14-12-2010

3) Participated in the “7^th Orientation Programme organised by University Grants Commission and held at Academic Staff College, Kannur University for 28 days from   28-1-2012 to 25-2-2012   

4) Participated in the 21 day Refresher Course on “Reshaping Scientific Communication in the Context of Building Entrepreneurship” held at Academic Staff College of Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy for 21 days from 11-7-2017 to 31-7-2017

      5) Dept. of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored Faculty Development programme on “Entrepreneurship in Livestock and      Veterinary Sciences” of  one fortnight duration, from 9-2-2021 to 21-2-2021, organised by NRC Meat, Hyderabad
      6) One-week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from 8-7-2021 to 14-7-2021, on Best Practices for Online Teaching: Classrooms, Courseware  and Tools conducted by the Faculty Development Centre of the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Thiruvananthapuram.

1st author papers
a) Research papers     
1) Article entitled, “Monensin supplementation in complete rations of kids for chevon” in International Journal of Animal Sciences. Biju Chacko and George Mathen. 2002. Vol.17. No.1 and 2. pp. 81-85.
2) Article entitled, “Rumen parakeratosis in kids fed on monensin supplemented complete rations containing different levels of crude fibre” in Indian Veterinary Journal Biju Chacko and George Mathen.  2000. Vol.77. No.11. pp. 96-97.
3) Article entitled, “Body measurements of kids fed on monensin supplemented complete rations” in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Biju Chacko and George Mathen.  2003. Vol. 34. No’s.1 and 2. pp. 84-87.
4) Article entitled, “Body measurements of kids fed on monensin supplemented complete rations” in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Biju Chacko and George Mathen.  2003. Vol. 34. No’s.1 and 2. pp. 84-87.
5) Article titled, “Evaluation of Paddy Straw Based Complete Feeds With Different Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre by In Vitro Gas Production Technique”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2015). Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research. 44(6): 374-382.
6) Article titled, “Production Performance of Cows Reared on Complete Feeds with Varying Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) as against the conventional grass-concentrate feeding system in Kerala”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2016). Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 47(1): 36-41.
7) Article titled, “Effect of paddy straw plus nonforage fiber sources based complete rations with different levels of neutral detergent fiber on hemato-biochemical and mineral profile of lactating dairy cows”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2017). Veterinary World. 10(7): 836-842.
8) Article titled, “Effect of paddy straw plus non-forage fibre sources based complete rations with different levels of neutral detergent fibre on rumen fermentation parameters in lactating dairy cows. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2017). Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition. 34(3):352-356.
9) Article titled, “Effect of paddy straw based complete rations with different levels of neutral detergent fibre on microbial protein synthesis in dairy cows during early and mid lactation”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2017). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 87(8):929-1048.
10) Article titled, “Performance enhancement of lactating dairy cows by dietary inclusion of neutral detergent fibres”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian. (2017). Indian Veterinary Journal. 94(12):45-48.
11) Article titled, “Effect of paddy straw based complete rations with different levels of neutral detergent fibre on microbial protein synthesis in dairy cows during early and mid lactation”. - With descriptive abstract in the Contents Page. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian. (2017). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 87(12):1519-1523.
12) Article titled, “Effect of paddy straw plus non - forage fibre source based complete feeds with different levels of neutral detergent fibre on nitrogen balance of lactating dairy cows”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian. (2017). Indian Journal of Veterinary Research. 26(2):30-36.
13) Article titled, “Milk yield and milk composition of lactating dairy cows fed on paddy straw based complete rations containing different levels of neutral detergent fibre (NDF)”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2018). Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 71(3): 258-266.
14) Article titled, “Effect of paddy straw plus non - forage fibre source based complete feeds containing different levels of neutral detergent fibre on digestibility   coefficients of nutrients in lactating dairy cows”.. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2018). Indian Journal of Animal Research. 52(11): 1583-1589.
15) Article titled, “Evaluation of Paddy Straw Plus Non-Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Feeds Containing Different Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre for Lactating Dairy Cows” Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2018).  Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology. 18: 429-440.
16) Article titled, “Economics of Production of Lactating Dairy Cows Fed on Paddy Straw Plus Non-Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Rations Containing Different Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil, C. T. Sathian. (2019). International Journal of Livestock Research. 9(6): 148-156.
17) Article titled, “Effect of Paddy Straw plus Non-Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Feeds Containing Different Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre on Body Weight and Reproductive Parameters of Lactating Dairy Cows”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally and K. Shyama. 2020. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences. 8(2): 86-94.
18) Article titled, “Yield of Milk and Milk Constituents of Lactating Dairy Cows Fed on Paddy Straw Plus Non Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Rations Having Varying Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre". Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally and K. Shyama. (2020). The Asian Journal of Animal Sciences. 15(1): 1-9.
19) Article titled, “Evaluation of the Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows Fed on Paddy Straw Plus Non-Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Feeds With Varying Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally and K. Shyama. 2020. International Journal of Livestock Research. 10(6): 132-140.
20)  Article titled, “Evaluating Effect of Paddy Straw plus Non-Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Feeds with Different Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre levels on occurrence of Sub- Acute Runminal Acidosis (SARA) in Lactating Dairy Cows”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally and K. Shyama. 2021. Special Issue on Veterinary Clinical Nutrition, Intas Polivet (2021) Vol. 21(2): 388-400.

b) REVIEW ARTICLES

1) Review Article titled, “Strategies for increasing the milk production in India with special reference to Kerala”. Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, P. C. Saseendran, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian (2016). 14(3):12 -22. JIVA. Journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala.
2) Review Article titled, “Nutritional factors responsible for ketosis and fatty liver syndrome in lactating dairy cows”. (2019). Biju Chacko. JIVA. Journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala. 17(1): 7-15.
3) Review Article titled, “Surfactants as Feed Additives in Ruminants: A Review.” Biju Chacko. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences (2020). 7(5): 8-17.
4) Review Article titled, “Metabolomics and its applications in human and animal nutrition research”: A review. Biju Chacko. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences. (2020). 8(3): 354-366.
5) Review Article titled, “Ketosis, Milk Fever and Grass Tetany: The ‘Deadly Trio’ Among Metabolic Diseases of Lactating Dairy Cows”. Biju Chacko. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences. (2020). 7(6): 111-120.
6) Review Article titled, “Soy milk as an innovative and cost effective milk replacer for rearing of calves – A case study”.  Biju Chacko and Fahmida. V.  The Asian Journal of Animal Sciences. 2020. 15(2): 74-78.
7) Review Article titled, “Animal Husbandry as the driver of progress in India and Kerala– A case study”. Biju Chacko. The Asian Journal of Animal Sciences.  2020. 15(2): 78-89.    
8) Review Article titled, “Complete ration – A tool for Precision Animal Nutrition for dairy cattle during COVID – 19 pandemic”. Biju Chacko, Raseel, K. and Rasanath, K.    J. Indian Vet. Assoc. (JIVA). 2021. 19(1): 15-32.
9) Review Article titled, “Precision Animal Nutrition (Pan) as a Tactical Intervention for the Post Covid Upliftment of the Dairy Sector in India”. Biju Chacko. Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences. 2021. 7(4): 64-72.

2nd  author papers    
1. Article titled, “Nutrient evaluation of energy rich unconventional feeds available in Wayanad”. Raseel. K, Biju Chacko, Sunanda. C, Dildeep.V. and Abraham. J. (2018). International Journal of Science and Nature. 9(1): 117-118.
2.  Article titled, “Growth performance of pre-weaned calves fed on soy milk at different levels”. Fahmida. V, Biju Chacko, Murugan, S. and Shyama, K. (2018). International Journal of Science and Nature. 7(7): . Acceptance letter dt. 24-7-18, received.
3. Article titled, “Effect of dietary incorporation of ayurvedic Panchagavya gritham residue on blood parameters in Malabari goats”. Anugna R, Biju Chacko, Sunanda C, Senthil Murugan S, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Ranjith D and Mahesh Kajagar. The Pharma Innovation Journal 2020; 9(1): 34-38.
4. Article titled, “Effect of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Brahmi Gritham Residue Based Diet on Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of Malabari Goat Kids”. Mahesh Kajagar., Biju Chacko, Sunanda. C, Shyama K., Senthil Murugan. S., Ranjith. D., Sudharsan. C., And Satyasooryan. A.M. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences. 2020. 8(3): 106-1135.
5. Article titled, “Evaluation of Pineapple Waste Based TMR on Performance of Crossbred Dairy Cows in Early Lactation” authored by K. Raseel, B. Chacko, K. Shyama, C. Sunanda, P. Gangadevi and J. Abraham. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology. 2020. 20: 155-163.
6. Article titled, Comparatives Study of Paddy Straw Based Complete Ration with Pineapple Waste as Unconventional Feed Source on the Production Performance of Cross Bred Dairy Cows in Early Lactation in Hilly Regions of Wayanad. K. Raseel, Biju Chacko, C. Sunanda and John Abraham. International Journal of Livestock Research. 10(7): 150-156.
7. Article titled, “Nutrient evaluation of protein rich unconventional feeds available in Wayanad”. Rasanath. K, Biju Chacko, C. Sunanda, Prasad, A. and Justin Davis. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2020. SP-9(9): 75-76.
8. Article titled, “Raw Banana Peel Silage – An Alternative Livestock Feed”. Arathi Salim, Biju Chacko, Senthil Murugan S., Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Ranjith D., Sunanda C., Sreeja S. J. and Neenu Ouseph. (2021) Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 9(2): 84-88.
9. Article titled, “Effect of Partial Replacement of Soyabean Meal with Spent Brewer’s Grain on Carcass Traits, Meat Quality and Blood Cholestrol of Broiler Chicks”. (2021) Sreeja S. J., Biju Chacko., Aswathi. P.B., Senthil Murugan. S., Surej Joseph Bunglavan., Sunanda. C., Abdul Muneer Kandangal., Arathi Salim. and Neenu Ouseph. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 9(2), 122-126

3rd author papers
1. Article titled, “Effect of Complete Feed with Tween 80 on Weight Gain and Fibre Digestibility on Dairy Calves”.Charujith Narayananan, Dildeep. V, Biju Chacko, Sajith Purushothaman, Promod. K and Sunanda. C. (2016). Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 7(39):11770-11773.  
2. Article titled, “In vitro Studies on Degradability of Dry Matter, Organic Matter, Ether Extract and Crude Fibre of Rumen Protected Rapeseed Oil Mixed Dairy Cattle Ration”. Subrhamanyeswar G., Senthil Murugan S., Biju Chacko, Shyama, K., Ravishankar, C. and Sunanda, C. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. (2019). 54(9): 17357-17361.
3. Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Rumen Protected Calcium Salts of Rapeseed Oil and Encapsulated Rapeseed Oil to Lactating Dairy Cows Subrahmanyeswar G, Senthil Murugan S, Biju Chacko and Shyama K. Indian J. Anim. Nutr. (2019). 36 (3): 242-246
4. Article titled, “Serum Lipid Profile and Carcass Quality of Broilers Supplemented with Rapeseed Oil and Palm Oil”. Sudharsan C., Senthil Murugan S., Biju Chacko, Ani Bency Jacob, Suresh N. Nair, Shyama K., Renuka Nayar and Mahesh Kajagar. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2019) 7(5): 542-546.
5. Article titled, “influence of dietary substitution of palm oil with rapeseed oil at different levels on growth performance and economics of broilers. Sudharsan C., Senthil Murugan S., Biju Chacko, Sanis Juliet, Suresh N. Nair, Ani Bency Jacob, Abdul K Muneer. (2020) Indian Journal of Animal Research, Volume 55 Issue 4: 445-4505.
6. Article titled, “Effects of feeding Cashew Apple Waste with or without Supplementation of Non-starch Polysaccharide Degrading Enzymes on Nutrient Digestibility and Growth Performance of broilers”. (2020) Venkatramana P., Senthil Murugan S, Biju Chacko, Patki H.S., Shyama K. and Sunanda C. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition. 37(1): 67-73.
7. Article titled, “Nutritive Value of Coconut Grating Residue for Pigs Priyanka, S. Senthil Murugan, Chacko B., Surej Bunglavan, Balusami C. and Shyama K. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(5), 446-450.
8.  Article titled, “Evaluation of the in vitro degradability of total mixed ration by synergistic supplementation of herbal extract-probiotic mixture in ruminants”. Neenu Ouseph, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Biju Chacko, S. Senthil Murugan, E. M. Muhammed, Arathi Salim, S. J. Sreeja, M. Sabarinath, A. Amrutha, C.T. Merin Sneha. Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 2022. 53(1): 105-111.
9. Effect of varied levels of dietary Chlorella vulgaris extract on blood biochemical profile and immune organ status in broilers.  C.T Merin Sneha, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Biju Chacko, S. Senthil Murugan and P.B. Aswathi. 2022.  Accepted for publication in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Article Reference Number 303/18/02/22.

4th author papers
1. Article titled, “Chemical composition of cashew apple waste”. Sreekutty. P.S, Senthil Murugan. S, Dildeep. V, Biju Chacko and Balusamy. C (2017). Shanlax International Journal of Veterinary Science. 5(1): 1-3.
2. Article titled, “Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of phyto-chemicals in cashew apple waste”. Venkatramana. P, Senthil Murugan. S, Shyama. K, Biju Chacko, Patkhi, H.S and Sunanda. C (2018). Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 8(49): 14459-14460.
3. Article titled, “Effects of different levels of DL-Methionine on low hatch weight broiler chicken carcass characteristics”. Nagarjuna. J. Deepak, Senthil Murugan. S,Chinthu Ravishankar, Biju Chacko and Shyama. K. (2018). Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 47(8): 13569-13572.
4. Article titled, “Effects of Replacing Palm Oil with Rapeseed Oil on Growth Performance in different Stages of Broiler Chicken”. Sudharsan C., Senthil Murugan S., Mahesh S. Kajagar and Biju Chacko. Biological Forum – An International Journal (2022) 14(2): 247-250.
5.  Article titled, “Effect of dietary supplementation of exogenous enzymes on growth performance and intestinal histo-morphology of broilers fed cashew apple waste based diets”.  P. Venkatramana, S. Murugan Senthil, H.S. Patki, And Biju Chacko. Indian Journal of Poultry Science (2020) 55(3): 205−209
 

II. Conference papers    
1) “Economic milk production by the use of agro-industrial by-products in feed”. Biju Chacko, Rasanath. K. and Neethu George. Oral presentation in Kerala Science Congress held in November 10th & 11th 2012 at Thiruvananthapuram
2) “Comparison of the efficacy of complete feeds having varying levels of neutral detergent fibre (NDF) with the conventional grass – concentrate feeding system for dairy cows of Kerala”. Biju Chacko, Syam Mohan. K. M., Rojan, P.M. and Ajith M. K. Kerala Science Congress held in Novemeber 8th & 9th 2014 at Kottayam- Won the best paper award.
3) “Effect of paddy straw plus non forage fibre sources based complete feeds containing different levels of neutral detergent fibre on milk composition parameters of lactating dairy cows”.  Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian. Oral presentation in National Conference on Enhancing Nutritional Security through Climate Smart Farming Practices organised by the Cooch Behar Association of Cultivation for Agricultural Sciences (COBACAS), in collaboration with Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV) and held at Kalimpong, West Bengal from 17-3-2017 to 18-3-2017. Book of Abstracts (OL-1-13) p.16. Won the best paper award.
4) “Effect of paddy straw plus non forage fibre sources based complete feeds containing different levels of neutral detergent fibre on production and reproduction parameters of lactating dairy cows”.  Biju Chacko, K. M. Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K. Shyama, K. S. Anil and C. T. Sathian. Poster presentation in National Conference on Enhancing Nutritional Security through Climate Smart Farming Practices organised by the Cooch Behar Association of Cultivation for Agricultural Sciences (COBACAS), in collaboration with Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV) and held at Kalimpong, West Bengal from 17-3-2017 to 18-3-2017. Book of Abstracts (PP-1-10) p.59.
5) “Evaluation of nutritive value of cashew apple waste for goats”. Sreekutty. P.S, Senthil Murugan. S, Dildeep. V, Biju Chacko and Balusamy. C (2018). Abstracts 30th Kerala Science Congress (07-33) p.230-231.
6) “Evaluation Of Energy Rich Unconventional Feed Based Complete Feed On Production Performance Of Cross Bred Dairy Cows In Early Lactation”. Raseel. K, Biju Chacko, Sunanda. C. Secured the award of second prize for oral presentation in the Animal Production and Management section in the 10th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 10th and 11th 2018 at Kannur.
7) “Growth Performance of Pre-Weaned Crossbred Calves Fed on Soymilk at Different Levels”. Fahmida, V., Chacko, B., Shyama, K. and Sunanda. C. Oral presentation by student Fahmida. V, in the Animal Production and Management section in the 10th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 10th and 11th 2018 at Kannur.
8) “Comparative Evaluation of the Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows Fed on Paddy Straw Plus Non Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Feeds Containing Varying Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre”. Biju Chacko, Syam Mohan K. M, Ally. K, Shyama. K, Anil, K. S. and Sathian, C. T. Oral presentation in the National Conference on “Innovations in animal production for sustainability and doubling farmers income”, organized by the Indian Society for Animal Production and Management (ISAPM) and held at CVAS, Mannuthy from 23-1-2019 to 25-1-2019.
9) “Chemical Composition and in vitro gas production of various ayurvedic pharmaceutic gritham residues”. Mahesh . S. Kajagar, Biju Chacko, Sunanda, C., Anugna, R., Sudarsan, C., Priyanka, Satyasooryan, A. M., Shyamam, K., Senthil Murugan, S., Subrahmanyeshwar, G. and Ranjith, D. Oral presentation by student Mahesh . S. Kajagar, in the National Conference on “Innovations in animal production for sustainability and doubling farmers income”, organized by the Indian Society for Animal Production and Management (ISAPM) and held at CVAS, Mannuthy from 23-1-2019 to 25-1-2019.
10) “Effect of Varying Levels of Neutral Detergent Fibre on Production Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows Fed on Paddy Straw Plus Non Forage Fibre Sources Based Complete Feeds”. Biju Chacko, K. M.  Syam Mohan, K. Ally, K.  Shyama. Secured the award of first prize for oral presentation in Session V titled, “Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Ensuring Food Security and Safety” of the International Conference on Livestock, Food Security and Food Safety – Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies (ICFS 2020), held at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai from 28-1-2020 to 29-1-2020.
11) “Nutrient Evaluation of Common Unconventional Feeds and Fodders For Feeding Livestock and Poultry in India”. Neenu Ouseph, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Biju Chacko, Senthil Murugan, S., Ani Bency Jacob, Neethu T. S., Arathi Salim and Sreeja S. J in the Animal Production and Management section of the 11th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 9th and 10th 2019 at Pookode.
12) “Chemical and Phytochemical Properties of Spent Tea Leaves as Livestock Feed”. Arathi Salim, Shyama. K, Biju Chacko, Senthil Murugan, S, Ranjith. D., Surej Joseph. B., Sreeja S. J and Neenu Ouseph in the Animal Production and Management section of the 11th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 9th and 10th 2019 at Pookode.
13) “Potential Chemical and Phytochemical value of Spent Turmeric for Livestock”. Sreeja S. J, Biju Chacko, Senthil Murugan, S, Surej Joseph. B., Ranjith. D., Arathi Salim and Neenu Ouseph in the Animal Production and Management section of the 11th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 9th and 10th 2019 at Pookode.
14) “Effect of dietary inclusion of omega – 3 fatty acid rich rapeseed oil on serum lipid and carcass composition of broiler chicken. Sudarsan. C., Senthil Murugan, S, Biju Chacko, Renuka Nayar, Mahesh. K and Shelcy .S. Akkara in the Animal Production and Management section of the 11th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 9th and 10th 2019 at Pookode.
15)  “Assessment of the Effect of incorporation of Pineapple Waste in Complete Rations for Early Lactating Dairy Cows”. Raseel, K., Biiu Chacko and Sunanda, C. 2020 in the Animal Production and Management section of the 12th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 14th and 15th 2020 online. P. 239-242.
16) “Nutrient Evaluation of Protein rich unconventional feeds available in Wayanad”. Rasanath, K., Biiu Chacko., Sunanda, C., Prasad, A. and Davis, J. 2020 in the Animal Production and Management section of the 12th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 14th and 15th 2020 online. P. 258-259.
17) “Comparison of Feed lntake and Feed Efficiency of Whote Mitk and Soy Mitk in Pre-Weaned Calves”. Fahmida. V, Chacko. B, Shyama. S and Sunanda. C. 2020 in the Animal Production and Management section of the 12th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 14th and 15th 2020 online. P. 249-251.
18) “Effect of Dietary lncorporation of Gritham Residues on Feed intake and Growth Performance of Malabari Kids”. Mahesh Kajagar., Biju Chacko, Sunanda. C., Senthil Murugan. S., Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Ranjith.D., Sudharsan. C. and Anugna R. 2020 in the Animal Production and Management section of the 12th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 14th and 15th 2020 online. (Abstract) p. 281.
19) “Preparation of Raw Banana peel Silage”. Arathi Salim, Biju Chacko, Shyama K., Sunandha, C., Senthil Murugan S., Surej B., Ranjith D., Sreeja S. J. and Neenu Ouseph. 2020 in the Animal Production and Management section of the 12th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 14th and 15th 2020 online. pp. 265-266.
20) “Effect of Partial Replacement of Soyabean Meal with Spent Brewers Grain on Carcass Characteristics of Broier Chicks”. Sreeja S. J., Biiu Chacko, Aswathy' P.B., Senthil Murugan. S., Surej Joseph Bunglavan., Sudharsan, C., Arathi Salim. and Neenu Ouseph. 2020 in the Animal Production and Management section of the 12th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress held on November 14th and 15th 2020 online. pp. 267-269.
21) “Effect of supplementing rumen protected omega-3 fatty acids on performance of lactating cows. G. Subrahmanyeswar and S. Senthil Murugan 2020. In the two days Online National Seminar on “Feed Additives for Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Milk Production in Dairy Animals” organised by the Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat during July 20-21.    
22) Paper titled, “Effect of partial replacement of soybean meal with spent brewer’s grains on carcass traits, sensory attributes and techno – economics of broiler chicks” co-authored by Sreeja. S. J, Biju Chacko and six other authors in Session – IV titled, “Sustainability and Policy in Food Production Systems” the International Conference on “Convergence of Technology and Policy for Sustainable Meat Production” organized by Association of Meat Scientists and Technologists (AMST) and Meat Technology Unit (MTU), Dept. of LPT, KVASU and held online from 25th to 28th October 2021..
23) Paper titled, “Evaluation of carcass characteristics in broilers supplemented with Chlorella vulgaris extract as feed additive” co-authored by Merin Sneha C. T, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Biju Chacko and five other authors in Session – IV titled, “Sustainability and Policy in Food Production Systems” the International Conference on “Convergence of Technology and Policy for Sustainable Meat Production” organized by Association of Meat Scientists and Technologists (AMST) and Meat Technology Unit (MTU), Dept. of LPT, KVASU and held online from 25th to 28th October 2021.  
24) Paper titled, “Effect of dietary supplementation of Methionine on carcass yield of meat type ducks” co-authored by Amritha. A, Senthil Murugan, S, Biju Chacko and two other authors in Session – IV titled, “Sustainability and Policy in Food Production Systems” the International Conference on “Convergence of Technology and Policy for Sustainable Meat Production” organized by Association of Meat Scientists and Technologists (AMST) and Meat Technology Unit (MTU), Dept. of LPT, KVASU and held online from 25th to 28th October 2021.
25) Paper titled, “Egg shell powder as a free choice calcium source for Gramasree male birds” of Sabarinath, E., co-authored by Amritha. A, Senthil Murugan, S, Biju Chacko and two other authors in Scientific Session titled, “Equine, Camel and Wild Animal Reproduction” the International Symposium on “Novel Knowledge, Innovative Practices and Research in Theriogenology” organized by the Dept. of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, CVAS, Mannuthy of KVASU and held online from 27th to 29th December 2021.
26) Paper titled, “Strategic Interventions for the Revival of the Dairy Sector of India, in the Post Covid Scenario” by Biju Chacko in the Souvenir titled, “Recent Advances in Agriculture, Engineering and Biotechnology for Food Security” of the International Conference organized by the Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 and sponsored by CSIR and DBT and held at Ludhiana, Punjab p: 13 (Abstract).
26) Paper titled, “Shell Grit as Free Choice Calcium Source for Gramasree Male Birds”. Sabarinauth E, Senthil Murugan S, Biju Chacko, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Promod K. 2022. Presented in the 34th Kerala Science Congress p.325-326.
27) Paper titled, “Effect of complete feed containing conventional and unconventional protein rich feed ingredient on milk production in early lactating dairy cows”. Rasanath, K., Chacko, B., Murugan, S., Prasad, A., Surej, J.B., Sunanda, C. and Justin, D. 2021. in Session V: Livestock and Poultry Production of the 13th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress. Proc. p. 326.
28) Paper titled, “Effect of dietary energy and methionine on carcass traits of meat type ducks”. Amritha. A, Senthil Murugan, S, Biju Chacko, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Muneer, A.M.K,, Sabarinath, E. and Merin  Sneha, C. T. 2021. in Session V: Livestock and Poultry Production of the 13th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress. Proc. p. 326.
29) Paper titled, “Evaluation of blood haematological parameters and immune organ status in broilers supplemented with Chlorella vulgaris extract as feed additive”. Merin Sneha, C. T. Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Biju Chacko, Senthil Murugan, S, Aswathy, P. B., Amritha. A. and Sabarinath, E. 2021. in Session V: Livestock and Poultry Production of the 13th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress. Proc. p. 327.
30) Paper titled, “Egg shell powder as a free choice calcium source for Gramasree male birds” co-authored by Sabarinath, E., Amritha. A, Senthil Murugan, S, Biju Chacko and two other authors in Scientific Session titled, “Equine, Camel and Wild Animal Reproduction” the International Symposium on “Novel Knowledge, Innovative Practices and Research in Theriogenology” organized by the Dept. of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, CVAS, Mannuthy of KVASU and held online from 27th to 29th December 2021. Won the 2nd prize
31) Paper titled, “NUTRITIVE ANALYSIS OF ARECA NUT (Areca catechu) LEAF SHEATH WASTE. Seshidhar, Biju Chacko, Aiay P. Kuriakose, Ambili K, Akshay Prakash S, Sreelakshmi Mohan, Anjana Thankachan. 2022. Proc. 22nd and XXIX Annual Conference of AAVR, NABARD & National Symposium on Advancements in Veterinary Medical Research Contributing to "One Health" for Betterment of Animal and Public Health and their Welfare. Organised by RAJASTHAN UNIVRSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMA SCIENCES (RAJUVAS) Bikaner, Rajasthan and held at Udaipur, Rajasthan on 8-9 April, 2022 p. 342.

Books / Book chapters

1) Single author of “Prasavam muthal prasavam vare”. Biju Chacko. – 1 chapter in the KVASU text book “Thudangam Namukkum Dairy Farm”
2) Single author of a Leaflet on TMR in Malayalam (2014) - KVASU, COHEART and Dept. of Animal Nutrition publication
4) Single author of a chapter entitled, “Shastreeya Paripalana Murakal Pashukkalude arogyathinum,kooduthal paalulpadanathinum”. p. 72-75. In the Souvenir published by the Indian Veterinary Association and Kerala Government Veterinary Officer’s Association as part of Kerala Veterinarian’s Annual Convention 2016 held at Kannur from 31-12-2016 to 2-1-2017.
5) First author of a book Chapter entitled, “Feasibility of Complete Feed for cows - A Case of Sustainable Agricultural Practice in the Western Ghats” in the book “Western Ghats From Ecology to Economics”. 2016. Biju Chacko, Syam Mohan K. M, Rojan P. M. and Ajith M. K.ISBN No. 978-93-85247-58-3. Educreation Publishing, New Delhi.p.116-130.
6) First and sole author of a book Chapter entitled, ‘Nutrition and Animal Health’. Chapter in the Training Manual of Livestock Inspector trainees published by the Directorate of Entreprenuership, KVASU and Animal Husbandry Dept., Govt. of Kerala, organized as part of ASCAD.
7) First and sole author of a book Chapter titled, “Animal Nutrition”, in “The Companion Professional Manual” brought out by KVASU Union 2016-17 in February 2018.
8) First and sole author of a book Chapter in Malayalam titled, “Susthira Krishiyil Pashu Valarthalum”, in “The Farm Guide” brought out by Rashtra Deepika in February 2019. pp. 192-105.
9) First and sole author of a book Chapter entitled, “Sampoorna mishritha theetta - maarunna paristhithikku anuyojyamayulla pashukkalude theetta sampradayam” in the book “Kalavastha vyathiyananvum Mrugasamrakshana meghalayaum”. 2018. Biju Chacko, Syam Mohan K. M, Ally, K. and Shyama, K. Published by Institute of Climate Change Studies, Kottayam, A Government of Kerala Institute. pp. 85-95.
 

Popular articles

1) “Aadu valarathal oru noothana reethi”. Biju Chacko and George Mathen. “Kerala Karshakan”, April 2000
2) “Aadine valartham laabam nedam” Biju Chacko. “Chandrika” daily, July 14, 2000.
3) “Kaalitheetta- guna nilavara nirnayam aavashamo?” Biju Chacko. “Karshakan”, May 2007.
4) “Pannirogangale prathirodhikkam” Biju Chacko. “Karshakan Anniversary Issue”, July 2007.
5) “Adhikamulla pachapullu pazhakathirikkan”. Biju Chacko. “Karshakan”, October 2007.
6) “Aadayakaramaaya aadu valarthal”. Biju Chacko. “Smaranika 2007”- Souvenir released by the Animal Husbandry Dept., Govt. of Kerala in connection with the inauguration of the new building of District Veterinary Centre, Kannur
7) “Kaalitheetta- guna nilavara nirnayam aavashamo?” Biju Chacko. “Kerala Karshakan”, February 2008
8) “Sankarayinam kannukalikalude theettayum theettakramavum”. Biju Chacko. “Karshakan”, April 2010.
9) “Ivar arumakal- ennal ivayude kadiyettalo?” - Biju Chacko. “Kudumbajyothi”, Monthly Parish Bullettin of Holy Family Church, Kannur, Vol. 1, Issue 3, September 2010.
10) “Ksheera karshakarkku nettam koyyan”- Biju Chacko. “Karshikam” section of Deepika newspaper August 22nd 2012.
11) “Paal vilpanayil alpam sradichal varumanam vardhippikkam” - Biju Chacko. “Karshikam” section of Deepika newspaper August 31st 2012
12) “Mamsa ulpadanathil anantha sadyathakal” - Biju Chacko. “Karshikam” section of Deepika newspaper September 14th 2012
13) “Ksheerakarshakarkku sahayakamayi paramparyethara theettakal”- Biju Chacko. “Haritham” section of Deepika newspaper August 27th 2014.
14) “Chelavu kuranja muyal koodumayi Veterinary vidyarthikal”. Biju Chacko. Deepika newspaper September 29th 2014.
15) “Krishi cheyyam pashuvinayi”, Biju Chacko. in Karshakan July 2017.
16) “Vanyamrigangal kaadirangumbol” Biju Chacko. “Kudumbajyothi”, Monthly Parish Bullettin of Holy Family Church, Kannur, June 2018.
17) “Sampoorna mishritha theeetta - durithakalathu pashukkalkku oru kaithangu” in Karshakan October 2018.
18) “Panja kalathu pashukkalkkoru athani - sampoorna mishritha theetta” in Kerala Karshakan April 2019.
19) “Vanameghalayile Krishi Asoothranam”. in Karshakan January 2019.
20) “Ulppaadanam koottano. Itha chila technikkukal”. Biju Chacko and Sreeja S. J. in Karshakan January 2020.
21) “Uyarnna paalulpaadanathinu ration sampradaayam”. Biju Chacko and Sreeja S. J. in Karshakan February 2020.
22) “Aarogyamulla pashu laabhavum tharum”. Biju Chacko and Sreeja S. J. in Karshakan March 2020.
23) “തീറ്റയ്ക്കു ക്ഷാമമെങ്കിൽ പശുക്കൾക്ക് കാലിതീറ്റ വീട്ടിൽ തന്നെ തയ്യാറാക്കാം” Biju Chacko in Karshakasree online April 1 2020.
24) "കൃഷി നശിപ്പിക്കാൻ കാട്ടുമൃഗങ്ങൾ വന്നാൽ". “Krishi nashippikkan kattu mrigangal vannal” Biju Chacko in Madyamam Newspaper April 25, 2020.
25) "വന്യമൃഗശല്യം രൂക്ഷമാകുമ്പോൾ കർഷകർക്ക് ചെയ്യാൻ ചില നുറുങ്ങു വിദ്യകൾ" ”Vanya mriga shalyam rookshamaavumbol karshakarkku cheyyan chila nurungu vidyakal". Biju Chacko in Karshakasree online April 25 2020.
26) “Ulppaadanakshamatha vardhippikkan kannukutti paripalanam”. Biju Chacko and Febina, C. Karshakan. April 2020. pp. 48-49.
27) “Koronakkalatthe kaaalitheetta”. Biju Chacko. Karshakan. May 2020. pp. 14-16.
28) “Rogamuktharaakkam pashukkale”. Biju Chacko and Febina, C. Karshakan. May 2020. pp. 61-64.
29) “Aadukalkku theettayayi ayurveda avashishtangal”. Biju Chacko. Karshakan. June 2020. pp. 32-34.
30) “Vanamekahalyil vilakramam maaaranam, krishireethikalum”: “വനമേഖലയില്‍ വിളക്രമം മാറണം, കൃഷിരീതികളും”. Biju Chacko. Karshasree. July 2020. pp. 54-55.
31) “Pashukkalude theetta maattunnathu rogam varuthi vaykkum”. Biju Chacko, Merin Sneha, C. T. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/pets-world/2020/08/21/common-digestive-disorder-in-cattle.html. August 21 2020.
32) “Corona virusum kannukuttikalil vayattilakkathinu kaaarnamaakum. Urukkalkkum venam karuthal”. Biju Chacko, Febina, C. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/pets-world/2020/08/22/intestinal-diseases-in-cattle.html. August 22 2020.
33) “Karuthal venam maaraka rogangalaaya Adappanum, Kuraladappanumethire”. Biju Chacko, Merin Sneha, C. T. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/pets-world/2020/08/24/anthrax-and-livestock.html. August 24 2020.
34) “Marakkaruthu, vritthiyulla pashukkal laabhavum tharum”. Biju Chacko, Febina, C. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/farm-management/2020/08/25/importance-of-dairy-hygiene.html August 25 2020.
35) “Pashuparipaalanathilundu moonnu ghattangal, sraddhichal vijayam urappu”. Biju Chacko, Febina, C. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/pets-world/2020/08/29/care-of-pregnant-cattle.html August 29 2020.
36) “Virayilakkanum prathirodha kutthivayppedukkanum marakkalle”. Biju Chacko, Merin Sneha, C. T. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/pets-world/2020/09/02/dewormers-and-vaccinations-in-cattle.html September 2 2020.
37) “Oru kannu venam pashuvinmel - Rogalakshanangal thirichariyaan”. Biju Chacko, Merin Sneha, C. T. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/pets-world/2020/09/11/common-cattle-diseases.html September 11 2020.
38) “Man – animal conflict: practical solutions”. Biju Chacko. Pashu Sandesh, http://pashusandesh.com/Man-animal-conflict-practical-solutions 27th July 2020.
39) “Soyapaal koduthum kannukuttikale valartham”. Biju Chacko, Fahmida. V. Karshakasree. October 2020. p. 75.
40) “Mazhakkalam kazhinjittilla ketto! Pashukkalude theettayude kaaryam sraddhikkane!” Biju Chacko. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/farm-management/2020/10/05/taking-care-of-cattle-during-rainy-season.html October 5 2020.
41) “Theettachilavuyarnnal ksheerameghala nashtatthilaakum; Enthokke Sraddikkanam?” Biju Chacko. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/farm-management/2020/10/13/guide-for-cattle-feeding.html October 13 2020.
42) “Vrithiyulla thozhuthil akiduveekkam akale”. Biju Chacko, Febina, C. Manorama online. https://www.manoramaonline.com/karshakasree/farm-management/2020/12/11/detecting-and-treating-clinical-mastitis.html

43) പശുക്കുട്ടിക്ക് പാലും കിട്ടും, കർഷകന്റെ നഷ്ടവും മാറും Biju Chacko in Karshakan January 2021. p.36-37.
44) രോഗമുക്തമാക്കാം പ്രസവാനന്തര കാലം Biju Chacko in Karshakan January 2021. p.22-23
45) നഷ്ടമില്ലാത്ത പശുവളർത്തൽ. Biju Chacko in Karshakan online https://www.deepika.com/feature/Feature_Details.aspx?feature_cat=cat18&newscode=16430
46) കറവപ്പശുക്കളുടെ തീറ്റ - പ്രശ്നങ്ങളും, പരിഹാര നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങളും" Biju Chacko. Published as cover story in Karshakan May 2021
47) ആയുർവ്വേദ ഔഷധ നിർമ്മാണ അവശിഷ്ടങ്ങൾ ആടുകൾക്ക് തീറ്റയായി നൽകിയാൽ, ചെലവ് കുറയ്ക്കാം ! Biju Chacko. Accepted for publication in Karshakasree September 2021.

Other valuable publications

I. Leaflets:
Prepared the following leaflets which were published by Farm Information Bureau, Agriculture and farmer’s Welfare Dept., Govt. of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram:
1) “Rabies” – പേവിഷബാധ. Biju Chacko and Amritha A. 2p. July 2020.
2) “Virabhaada varathe nokkanam”- വിരബാധ വരാതെ നോക്കണം! Biju Chacko and
Amritha A. 2p. July 2020.
3) “Kulambu rogam”. കുളമ്പു രോഗം- Biju Chacko and Febina C. 2p. July 2020.
4) “Pashuparipaalanam Sraddayode”. പശുപരിപാലനം ശ്രദ്ധയോടെ - Biju Chacko. 2p. July 2020.
II. Theme papers presented (ALL 1st and single author papers) – Most Relevant Since 2011
1) “Feeding strategies for optimising the milk production in Kerala” – State level workshop on Road map for the Animal Husbandry Sector, organised by the Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala, June 8th, 2011, Kalpetta, which was inaugurated by the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Sri. K. P. Mohanan and attended by Sri. M. V. Sreyams Kumar, MLA and the Honourable Vice Chancellor, Dr. B. Ashok (IAS)
2) “Feasibility of complete feed for cows – a case of sustainable agricultural practice in the Western Ghats” – lead paper presented in the UGC sponsored national seminar on, “Man, Environment and Sustainable Development in the Western Ghats: From Conflicts to peaceful coexistence”, Government College, Mananthavady, 24-9-2014
3) “Sustainable small ruminant production systems for meat in India and Kerala” – International Workshop on sustainable farming organised jointly by the KVASU and Global Innovation Initiative (GII) held at Angamaly from 19-8-2015 to 20-8-2015.
4) “Strategic interventions for the revival of the Animal Husbandry sector of Wayanad, in the post flood scenario”, paper presented by Dr. Biju Chacko in Technical Session II on 23-1-2019, in the National Seminar on “Post Flood Wayanad: Perspectives on Reconstruction and development” organised by the PG Dept. of Development Economics, Govt. College Mananthavady from 23-1-2019 to 24-1-2019.
 

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1) Dr. Biju Chacko conducted research for the first time in Kerala on goats fed on complete feeds with varying levels of crude fibre and found out that Malabari goat kids can be reared in confinement, exclusively on complete feeds with economic benefits in the year 1997-98, as part of his M. V. Sc. Programme in KAU.
2) Dr. Biju Chacko conducted research for the first time in India, during the period 2013-2015 as part of Ph.D. programme of KVASU, on lactating dairy cows by feeding them on complete feeds with varying levels of neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and found that dairy cows fed on paddy straw based complete feeds with minimum level of NDF (25 to 35 per cent) gave better results in terms of milk yield, fat percentage, earlier post-partum heat etc. than those fed on the conventional grass –concentrate system, with no adverse effects. The study proved that lactating cows can be reared economically and exclusively on complete feeds with minimum amount of fibre, which augurs well for the feed and fodder shortage of Kerala.
3) Under the guidance of Dr. Biju Chacko, paddy straw based complete feeds for lactating dairy cows, with the optimum level of NDF viz., 35 per cent, containing the unconventional energy rich feed ingredient pineapple waste, was successfully developed for the first time in Kerala, with economic benefits, as part of the M.V.Sc research work of Dr. Raseel. K in 2018.
4)  Under the guidance of Dr. Biju Chacko, grass based complete feeds for lactating dairy cows, with the optimum level of NDF viz., 35 per cent, containing the unconventional protein rich feed ingredient coffee husk, was successfully developed for the first time in Kerala, with economic benefits, as part of the M.V.Sc research work of Dr. Rasanath. K in 2020.
5) Under the guidance of Dr. Biju Chacko, the technology to extract soy milk from raw soyabeans was first developed in Kerala and it was proved that soy milk can be successfully incorporated up to 50 per cent as a milk replacer for calves, with economic benefits, as part of the M.V.Sc research work of Dr. Fahmida. V, in 2018.
6) Dr. Biju Chacko, established for the first time, the data bank on nutrient profile of 50 different Ayurvedic medicinal herbs, native of Wayanad District in the Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, as Principal Investigator of the State Plan project, “Identification and assessment of nutritive value of herbal products for feeding of livestock”.