Faculty

• B.V.Sc. and AH (2003-2008) – Pondicherry University
• M.V.Sc. (2008-2010) – Kerala Agricultural University
• Ph.D. (2010-2013) – Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Livestock Production Management

Worked at Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala Livestock Development Board and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for a total span of over 7 years, before joining the current designation in January 2021

• Recipient of NFP Fellowship 2016, Netherlands for attending a short course ‘Milking to Potential’ at Wageningen University, Netherlands

• Co-course director of the 14 days training on Hi Tech Farm Management and Entrepreneurship Development for Professionals conducted by the Central Training Institute, KAU at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal from 02-10-15 to 15.10.15
• Co-course coordinator of OJT – 5 batches
• Handled sessions during the training on “Commercial Goat farming” conducted by the Directorate of Entrepreneurship, KVASU – 16 batches
• Handled classes at LMTCs Malampuzha, Athavanad and Sulthan Bathery - 4 batches
• Handled sessions during the training “Training on Goat AI for para professionals, AHD, Kerala conducted by KLDB, Dhoni – 9 batches
• Conducted a sessions during Basic AI Training Course at KLDB, Dhoni - 4 batches
• Conducted one day training on Animal Husbandry for VHSE students – 6 batches
• Conducted an orientation course for MBA students of KAU on Introduction to Animal Husbandry
• Conducted on campus training for farmers at KVK Thrissur – 4 trainings

BOOKS / BOOK CHAPTERS

• Venkatachalapathy, R.T., Saifudeen S.M., V. Vishnu Savanth, and Jamuna, V. (2019) Aaduvalarthal aadayathinum swayam thozhilinum (ISBN 978-81-937921-1-7). Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
• V. Vishnu Savanth, Unni, A.R. and Harikrishnan, S. (2014). Thaaravu valarthal: irachikkum muttaykum. Kerala Agricultural University
• V. Vishnu Savanth, Harikrishnan, S. and Unni, A.R. (2014). Veettu valappile kozhivalarthal. Kerala Agricultural University

RESEARCH PAPERS

• V. Vishnu Savanth and Saseendran, P.C (2012) Impact of testosterone on the antler stages in sambar deer stags. Tamil Nadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research)
• V. Vishnu Savanth., Saseendran, P.C., Anil, K.S., Ramnath, V., Davis, J and Prasad, A (2011) Observations on Sambar Rusa unicolor (Cetartiodactyla: Cervidae) stags during hard and velvet stages of antler cycle in captivity. Journal of Threatened Taxa
• V. Vishnu Savanth., Saseendran, P.C., Anil, K.S., Ramnath, V. and Sureshkumar, P.(2010) Seasonality of breeding in captive sambar deer (Cervus unicolor). Zoos’ Print
• Prasad A, V. Vishnu Savanth, Anil. K.S and P.C. Saseendran (2013) Impact of rubber mat flooring on the thermal comfort of dairy cattle in hot humid regions. Tamil Nadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. (Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research)
• Venkatachalapathy, R.T., Saifudeen S.M., V. Vishnu Savanth, Lasna, S., and Pramod, S. (2020) Socio-Economic Status and Rearing Practices of Tribal Goat Farmers in Attappadi Hills of Kerala, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
• Joseph, C.K., Anil, K. S., Saseendran, P.C., V. Vishnu Savanth., Mathew, J. and Rajkamal, P.J. (2013) Captive Elephant Management in South Indian State Kerala. Wayamba Journal of Animal Sciences
• Joseph, C.K., Anil, K. S., Saseendran, P.C., V. Vishnu Savanth (2013) Feeding Pattern of Captive Elephants in Kerala. Zoo’s Print
• Joseph, C.K., Anil, K. S., Saseendran, P.C., V. Vishnu Savanth., Mathew, J. and Rajkamal, P.J. (2012). Utilization Pattern and Musth Duration of Captive Male Elephants in South Indian State Kerala. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science.

REVIEW ARTICLES

• Ponnuvel, P., V. Vishnu Savanth. and Narayanankutty, K (2013) Environmental Enrichment in Aviary. Poultry Line
• Ponnuvel, P., Narayanankutty, K. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2012) A view on factors influencing the production of quality eggs. Poultry Line
• Sathian, C.T., V. Vishnu Savanth., Rajakumar, S.N. and Sudheer Babu, P.(2010) Milk allergy and other health disorders from consuming milk. Journal of Indian Veterinary Association.
• Dominic, G., Swain, P.S., Sethy, K. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2015) Jackfruit By-products as Non-Conventional Feed Resources for Ruminants. Indian Farmer

POPULAR ARTICLES

• V. Vishnu Savanth (2013) Kulambudeenam tadayaam. Janayugam Daily
• V. Vishnu Savanth (2014) Alpam shraddha; Kulambudeenam tadayaam. Deepika Daily
• V. Vishnu Savanth (2014) Kulambudeenam marakamakam; Tadayuka. Kerala Karshakan
• Justin, D. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2013) Pink viplavam- Keralathinte saadhyathakal. Niravu 2013 Souvenir, Animal Husbandry Department
• Justin, D. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2012) Pannivalarthal; Maalinya Samskaranathinu Ottamooli. Krishiyanganam
• Justin, D. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2012) Kaalivalarthal Kaalathinothe. Krishiyanganam
• Venkatachalapathy, R.T., Saifudeen S.M. V. Vishnu Savanth, and Jamuna, V. (2019) Aadukalile rogangalum roga prathirodha maargangalum. University Goat Farm, KVASU
• Venkatachalapathy, R.T., Saifudeen S.M. V. Vishnu Savanth, and Jamuna, V. (2019) Malabari aadukalude menma – oru tharathamya padanam. University Goat and Sheep Farm, KVASU
• Rajendran, P., Nida, C.K., Neena, M. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2017) Aadayathinu Muyal Valarthal. KAU Publication
• Rajendran, P., Nida, C.K., Neena, M. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2017) Ponmutta Idunna Thaaravu. KAU Publication
• Rajendran, P., Neena, M., Nida, C.K. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2017) Kozhi Valarthal. KAU Publication
• Rajendran, P., Neena, M., Nida, C.K. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2017) Aadu Valarthal. KAU Publication

OTHER VALUABLE PUBLICATIONS

• V. Vishnu Savanth., Saseendran, P.C., George, D., Dilip, F. and Davis, J. (2012) Wildlife Contraception. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife with special emphasis on Human-Animal Conflict
• V. Vishnu Savanth, Justin, D. and Saseendran, P.C. (2012). Duration of different stages of sambar deer antler cycle. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Advances in Applied Anatomy of Domestic and Wild Animals - an interdisciplinary approach for Animal Health and Wealth
• V. Vishnu Savanth (2010) Environmental enrichment for the zoo animals. Souvenir of Veterinarians’ Convention
• V. Vishnu Savanth., Saseendran, P.C., Smitha, S. and Dhanya, K (2009) Breeding of porcupine in captivity. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife Conservation, Health and Disease Management- A post Millennium approach
• V. Vishnu Savanth., Saseendran, P.C., Smitha, S. and Dhanya, K (2009) Bat as a vector for zoonotic diseases. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Trends in the Diagnosis and control of Diseases with Special reference to Public Health
• V. Vishnu Savanth., Divya, R.T., Smitha, S. and Govande, P. (2009) Organic Farming. Foodsphere
• V. Vishnu Savanth and Bimal, P.B. (2009) Food Security in Rural Areas through Goat Rearing. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Food Security and Nutrition
• V. Vishnu Savanth., Bimal, P.B. and Navnath, P.P. (2009) Maximum utilization of hide and skin resources to boost profit margin. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition of Horticultural and Livestock Produce
• Venkatachalapathy, R.T., V. Vishnu Savanth, Saifudeen S.M. and Jamuna, V. (2018) Production and Genetic Parameters of Malabari Breed of Goat in the Home Tract of Kerala, India. Proceedings of the Asian Regional Conference on Goat
• Venkatachalapathy, R.T., V. Vishnu Savanth, Saifudeen S.M. and Jamuna, V. (2018) Training manual on Aaduvalarthal aadayathinum swayam thozhilinum. University Goat and Sheep Farm, KVASU
• Saifudeen S.M., V. Vishnu Savanth, Jamuna, V. and Venkatachalapathy, R. (2018) Role of ICAR-AICRP on Goat Improvement in Sustainable Livelihood Security of Farmers – A case study. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Profession in Sustainable Development to Improve Livelihoods, Food Security and Safety
• Dominic, G., V. Vishnu Savanth, Umamageshwari M (2017) Unutilized parts of Jackfruit – A best alternative to livestock feed. Book of Abstracts of the International workshop on Production, Value Addition and Marketing of Jackfruit
• Anil, K.S., V. Vishnu Savanth., Saseendran, P.C. and Justin, D. (2010) Longevity of different antler stages in male spotted deer (Axis axis). Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife Conservation, Health and Disease Management- A post Millennium approach
• Dilip, F. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2010) “Kole Crisis” - A Human Avian Conflict. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife Conservation, Health and Disease Management- A post Millennium approach
• Sathian, C.T., V. Vishnu Savanth., Rajakumar, S.N. and Sudheer Babu, P (2010) Cow milk allergy-Implications on human health. Proceedings of Veterinary Science Congress
• Leo, J., V. Vishnu Savanth., Peethambaran, P.A. and Ajith, B.B. (2009) Influence of Sunshine Hours on Egg Production of White Pekin Ducks. Proceedings of IV World Waterfowl Conference
• Vijayakumaran, V. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2009) Fertility in Bovines – Certain facts and figures. Compendium of CVE training on Reproductive Health Management in Bovines
• Bimal, P.B. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2009) Impact of bio-fuel production on food security. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Food Security and Nutrition
• Bimal, P.B., V. Vishnu Savanth and Navnath, P.P. (2009) Value addition of goat milk. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition of Horticultural and Livestock Produce
• Saseendran, P.C., V. Vishnu Savanth., Smitha, S. and Dhanya, K. (2009) Livestock energy for the future. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Wealth from Livestock & Agri. Waste
• Venkatachalapathy, R.T., Saifudeen, S.M. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2017) Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis of body weight traits of Malabari goat in the farmers flock of Kerala. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Food adequacy and climate change – strategies for sustainable food production
• Rajendran, P., Smitha, R., V. Vishnu Savanth and Rajees, P.C. (2016)Report on International Symposium on Succulents and other Ornamentals. Chronica Horticulturae 56;2 ISSN 0578-039X
• Prasoon, S., Dilip, F. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2012) Effect of deforestation on distribution pattern of peafowl in Mannuthy campus. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife with special emphasis on Human-Animal Conflict
• Saseendran, P. C., Smitha, S., V. Vishnu Savanth and Dhanya, K. (2009) Farmyard manure- a potential contender for chemical fertilizers in India. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Wealth from Livestock and Agricultural Waste
• Smitha, S., Kannan, A., V. Vishnu Savanth and Dhanya, K. (2009) Probiotics, prebiotics and symbiotics for animal health. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Food Security and Nutrition
• George, D., Ally, K., Terhuja, M., V. Vishnu Savanth and Dilip, F. (2012) Wildlife Forensics. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife with special emphasis on Human-Animal Conflict
• Roshin, A.J., Saseendran, P.C., Anil K.S., V. Vishnu Savanth., Joseph, M. and Girish, G.V. (2010) Influence on the breeding behavior of spotted deer stags (Axis axis) by testosterone hormone levels. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife Conservation, Health and Disease Management- A post Millennium approach
• Roshin, A.J., Saseendran, P.C., Anil K.S., V. Vishnu Savanth., Joseph, M. and Girish, G.V. (2010) Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of the Dominant Spotted Deer Stags (Axis axis) in a captive population. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Strategies for Animal Welfare in commercial Livestock Production
• Roshin, A.J., Saseendran, P.C., Anil K.S., V. Vishnu Savanth., Joseph, M. and Girish, G.V. (2010) Non invasive stress detection in spotted deer stags (Axis axis) during breeding and non breeding seasons by fecal cortisol assay. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife Conservation, Health and Disease Management- A post Millennium approach
• Roshin, A.J., Saseendran, P.C., Anil K.S., V. Vishnu Savanth., Joseph, M. and Girish, G.V. (2010) Breeding Seasonality of Captive Spotted Deer (Axis Axis). Proceedings of the National Seminar on Strategies for Animal Welfare in Commercial Livestock Production.
• Smitha, S., Kannan, A., Dhanya, K. and V. Vishnu Savanth. (2009) Carbon Sequestration: A managemental innovation against global warming. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Animal Welfare and Sustainable Livestock Production
• Dhanya. K, Smitha S, Rani Chacko, V. Vishnu Savanth (2009) Melamine Poisoning. Proceedings of the National Seminar of Recent Trends in Animal Welfare and Sustainable Livestock Production
• Saseendran, P.C., Anil, K.S., Kannan, A., George, S., Justin, D., Prasad, A., and V. Vishnu Savanth. (2011) Abatement of livestock methane emission. Proceedings of National Symposium on Waste Management
• Joseph, M., Saseendran, P.C., Kannan, A., Anil, K.S., Prasad, A., Justin, D., Ayub, A., Sany, T. and V. Vishnu Savanth (2009) Small holder integrated production system as a tool for sustainable healthy life. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Animal Welfare and Sustainable Livestock Production

OTHER SIGNIFICANT PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

• Executive Editor of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Thrissur Newsletter- English, Vol. 8, Issue 1
• Executive Editor of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Thrissur Newsletter- Malayalam, Vol. 8, Issue 1
• Editor of ‘Kannadikoottile varna malsyangal’ published by Kerala Agricultural University.
• Editor or ‘Veettuvalappile kozhivalarthal’ published by Kerala Agricultural University.
• Editor of ‘Thaaravu valarthal: irachikkum muttaykum’ published by KAU
• Editor of the ISBN numbered Proceedings of the International Symposium on Succulents and Other Ornamentals (Acta Horticulturae), ISHS, Belgium
• Member of the Newsletter Editorial Committee at School of Agricultural Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidaypeetham