Harikant B. Parekh

Background

Parekh, Harikant B. was born on July 27, 1938 in Jabalpur, India. Son of Brij Raman and Gulab Ben Parekh.

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, College Veterinary Science/Animal Husb., Jabalpur, 1959; Master of Science, Dairy Science College, Karnal, India, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1971.

Career

Veterinary assistant surgeon, State Veterinary Department, Member of Parliament, India, 1959-1964; assistant professor, manager, J.N.Agr. U., Jabalpur, 1965-1971; associate professor, J.N.Agr. U., Jabalpur, 1971-1975; senior scientist, A.I.C.R.P. on Cattle (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Jabalpur, 1975-1985; professor and head, AB&G Veterinary College, J.N. Agriculture U., since 1986.

Member Indian Council of Agricultural Research Panel on Agriculture Statistics, New Delhi, 1973-1976, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Animal Breeding Panel, New Delhi, 1979-1982, research advising committee, Proj. Directorate Cattle, Meerut, India, since 1995. Director Summer Institute Indian Council of Agricultural Research, 1977.

Achievements

• Harikant B. Parekh has been listed as a noteworthy life science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Consultant Praveen Feed Factory, Jabalpur, 1973-1975, Reliable Dairy, Jabalpur, 1993-1995. Extension specialist, Through All India Radio, Jabalpur, 1971-1995, Dairy Extension, Through Live Telecast, Doordarshan, Bhopal, 1995. Member Member of Parliament Veterinary Association (life), Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (editorial board journal.), Indian Dairy Association.

Interests

• Avocations: touring, teaching, statistical consultancy, badminton, music.

Connections

Married Sharda Ben Shrimali, February 8, 1966 (deceased). Children: Rajeev, Sanjeev, Harsha.