Dr. R. Laha Profile
Basic Information:
Name: Dr. R. LahaDesignation: Principal Scientist.
Email ID: rglaha@gmail.comPhone Number: +91-09612918346
Highest Qualifications: PhD
Field of Specialization: Veterinary Parasitology
Joining Date in the institute (dd/mm/year): 21.01.1992
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Award:

     Recipient of prestigious ‘Award of ICAR Junior Research Fellowship’ in the subject Veterinary Parasitology during 1986-87 Programme for study Master Degree ( M.V.Sc.) in the subject Veterinary Parasitology. Awarded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.

     Recipient of prestigious ICAR Jawaharlal Nehru Award for Post –Graduate Agricultural Research for the year 2008’ for outstanding  research in the field of Animal Production and Veterinary Science. Awarded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi on 16.7.2009 in A.P. Sinde Symposium Hall, National Agricculture Science Complex, Dev Prakash  Shastri  Marg, New Delhi-110 012.

     Recipient of prestigious Award of Fellow of Indian Association of Hill Farming-2014 (F.I.A.H.F.)’-Awarded  on 05.12.15. by at Pragna Bhawan, Agartala Tripura during National Symposium organised by Indian Association of Hill Farming, ICAR, Umiam, Meghalaya.

     Recipient of prestigious ‘Award of Fellow of Indian Association for Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology  (F.I.A.A.V.P.)-Awarded     by Indian Association for Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology  (IAAVP)  during its 27th. National Congress held at Maharana Pratap Agriculture University and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan from 22-24 February, 2018. 

     ‘Best Oral Presentation Awardawarded by Indian Society of Animal Production and Management. in the ‘National Symposium on Technology Management, Visioning and Upscaling for Accelerating Livestock Production’ held in the Department of Livestock Production and Management , College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-782 022, Assam, India from November 11 to 13, 2010 and Organised by Indian Society of Animal Production and Management.

     ‘Best Poster Presentation Awardawarded by Indian Association of Hill Farming  in the National Seminar on “ Smart Farming for Enhancing Input Use efficiency, Income and Environmental Security (SFEIES-2017). Organised by Indian Association of Hill Farming and ICAR RC NEHR, Umiam, Meghalaya and  held at ICAR Umiam, Meghalaya from 19-21 Sept., 2017.

     ‘Second Best Oral Presentation Award’ awarded by Indian Poultry Science Association in the National Symposium and  XXXV Annual Conference of Indian Poultry Science Association on ‘Rural Poultry Production: Challenges for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development’ held at ICAR-Central Island Agriculture Research Institute (CIARI), Port Blair from 15-17 Nov., 2018. Organized by Division of Animal Science, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair, A&N Island and Indian Poultry Science Association (IPSA), Izatnagar, U.P.

     ‘Second Best Oral Presentation Award ’ awarded in ‘International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICCBSA-2018)’, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat from 13th-16th December, 2018.where I am a Co-author.Title of Research Paper ‘Seasonal prevalence of gastrointestinal protozoan parasites in pigs of Meghalaya’.

     ‘Third Best Oral Presentation Award’ awarded in International Seminar on ‘Animal Agriculture for Doubling Farmers Income: Technology, Policy and Strategy Options’held on 27-28th. Feb., 2019, during Golden Jubilee Year Celebration, Assam Agricultural University, at College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati. Abstract Published in the Souvenir cum Compendium of the Seminar.159-160. where I am a Co-author.  

     Best Oral Presentation Award Laha, R.,Ghatak, S.,Sen,A., Milton, A.A.P., Das, Meena, Das,Samir, Sanjukta,R.K.,  Puro,K.,Kadirvel,G., Prakash,N., Islam, M., Mukhim, B.K., Swer,I., Yearbok, M., and Bhattacharjee, D.2019. “Instant Messenger -An useful tool for delivering health services to pig farmers in hilly region of Meghalaya under Biotech-KISAN Programme” oral presentation by  Laha in the National Seminar-2019 on ‘Socio-Digital Approaches for Transforming Indian Agriculture’   held in CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana from 20-22nd. Nov., 2019 organised by Indian Society of Extension Education (ISEE), New Delhi; CCSHAU, Hisar, Published in the Compendium of Abstracts of this National Seminar Pp.194.The paper awarded with First Prize.

     Rashtriya Gaurav Award : Awarded by India International Friendship Society.


Projects Handled:
Institute Funded Projects

     As Principal Investigator- 06 Nos.

     As Co- Principal Investigator. -08 Nos.

Externally Funded Projects

     As Principal Investigator- 04 Nos.

     As Co- Principal Investigator. -03 Nos.


Invited for the following Lead Papers to present in following conferences and presented:

     Lead Paper  presented  in XXVI Annual Conference of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR) and National Symposium on ‘Innovative Progress in Animal Health and Production for Safe and Secured Food under One Health Perspective’    held at West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, 37&68, K.B. Sarani, Kolkata-37 fromFeb., 1-2, 2019. Topic: ‘Prevalence of Important Parasitic infections in Livestock and Poultry of North Eastern Region of India’.

     Lead Paper presented in National Agri-Business Entrepreneurship Conclave (NABEC-2019) held at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya from 9-11th. Feb., 2019. Topic: ‘Impact of Parasitic Infections/Infestations in Livestock and Poultry Production and its Importance in Entrepreneurship Development with reference to North Eastern Hill  Region’.

     Lead paper presented  in  National workshop on “Biosecurity for effective management of emerging infectious diseases of pigs in North Eastern Region” held at ICAR-National Research Centre (NRC) on Pig, Rani, Guwahati, Assam on 23.3.2019.Topic: ‘Biosecurity Measures for Parasitic Diseases of Pigs’.

     Fellow Oration Lecture delivered  in 29th. National Congress of Veterinary Parasitology (NCVP) at the Dept. of Vety.Parasitology, College of Veterinary Sc., Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati  under the aegies of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (IAAVP) from 28.01.19 to 30.01.19. Topic:  Parasitic Infection in Pigs of North Eastern Region of India and its Importance in Entrepreneurship Development in Piggery Sector.

     Invited paper presented in National Seminar on “ Smart Farming for Enhancing Input Use efficiency, Income and Environmental Security (SFEIES-2017). Organised by Indian Association of Hill Farming and ICAR RC NEHR,Umiam, Meghalaya from 19-21 Sept., 2017.Topic: Parasitic infections in pigs of North Eastern Hill Region of India.


Lists of Publications:
A. Research articles

 Laha, R., Prasad, K.D. and Sahai, B.N. 1989. Incidence of Trypanosoma evansi infection in cattle, buffaloes and goats in and around Ranchi, Bihar. BAU Journal of Research, 1(1): 111-112.

 Laha, R. and Prasad, K.D. 1989. Prophylactic efficacy of Quinapyramine compound against experimental Trypanosomiasis in mice. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 3 (2):149-150.

 Laha, R., Prasad, K.D. and Sahai, B.N. 1989.Chemotherapeutic efficacy of Tribexin prosalt against experimental Trypanosoma evansi infection in mice. BAU Journal of Research, 1(2): 209-211.

 Prasad, K. D. and Laha, R. Chemotherapeutic efficacy of Tribexin prosalt against Trypanosoma evansi infection in buffalo calves. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 4 (1):69-74.

 Laha, R., Prasad, K.D. and Sahai, B.N. 1991. Status of blood glucose during Trypanosoma evansi infection and Quinapyramine prosalt treatment in buffalo calves. Indian Veterinary Journal, 58:311-313.

 Laha, R., Prasad, K.D. and Sahai, B.N. 1991. Changes in total serum lipid levels in buffalo calves during experimental Trypanosoma evansi infection and treatment. Indian Journal of Animal Health, 30 (2):113-116.

 Laha, R., Prasad, K.D., Prasad, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1994. Histochemical changes in mice during Trypanosoma evansi infection and after treatment. Laboratory Animals India, 3 (3-4) :105-107.

 Laha, R., Prasad, K.D., Chauhan, H.V.S. and Prasad, R. 1995. Pathological changes in mice due to experimental Trypanosoma evansi infection. Laboratory Animals India, 4 (2): 101-107.

 Somvanshi, R., Rangarao, G.S.C., Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1994. Pathoanatomical changes associated with spontaneous Cysticercus fasciolaris infected wild rats. Indian Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infectious Diseases, 15 (3-4) :58-60.

 Mukherjee, R., Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1994. Comparative efficacy of Tetramisole, Fenbendazole and Ivermectin against gastrointestinal nematodes infections in Pashmina (Cashmere) goats. Indian Journal of Animal Health, 33 (2) :125-127.

 Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1995. Experiences with Benzimidazole and ivermectin in the treatment of Aspicularis tetraptera. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology, 4 (1) :35-36.

 Somvanshi, R., Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1994. Spontaneous Capillaria hepatica infestation in wild rats. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 19 (1) :44-45.

 Mukherjee, R., Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1994. Preliminary observation on use of Ivermectin on oocysts output of Coccidia in Pashmina goats. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 29 (2) :125-127.

 Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1995. In vitro effect of disinfectants on caprine Eimerian oocysts. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology, 4 (2) :77-79.

 Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1996. A study on human gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Kumaon Hills. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology, 5 (1) :29-32.

 Bhattacharya, H.M., Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1997. Trichomoniasis in pigeons. Indian Veterinary Journal, 74 (4) :341.

 Bhattacharya, D., Mahesh Chander and Laha, R. 1996. Parasites of livestock in Central Himalayan Region. Indian Journal of Veterinary Research, 5 (1) :51-53.

 Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1996. A note on Aspicularis tetraptera infection in Albino mice. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 30 (2) :139-140.

 Sharma, R.L., Bhattacharya, D., Laha, R., Biswas, J.C. and Rangarao, G.S.C. 1997. Preliminary observation on intestinal coccidiosis in Pashmina (cashmere) goats in India. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 12 :107-112.

 Laha, R., Bhattacharya and Mukherjee, R. 1997. Computation of mathematical model and checklist to detect Benzimidazole resistant Trichostrongyles. Indian Veterinary Journal, 73 (4) : 263-264.

 Laha, R., Hemaprasanth and Bhattacharya, D. 1997. Observation on prevalence of Trypanosoma lewisi infection in wild rats and a trial on its adaptation in unnatural hosts. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology,6 (1) :5-8.

 Hemaprasanth, Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1998. Effect of temperature on the viability and sporulation of rabbit Eimerian oocysts. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 12 (2 ) :94-97.

 Sharma, R.L., Bhattacharya, D., Rangarao, G.S.C. and Laha, R. 1998. Rare occurrence of Eimeria leuckarti (Flesh, 1883; Reichenow, 1940) in a donkey (Asinus asinus). Indian Journal of Veterinary Research, 7 (1) :63-66.

 Mukherjee, R., Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1999. Clinical evaluation of herbal drugs in rabbit mange. Livestock International, 3 (11 & 12) :18-19.

 Laha, R., Hemaprasanth and Harbola, P.C. 1999. Anthelmintic resistance in Pashmina producing goats in India. Veterinary Research Communications, 23 :187-189.

 Laha, R., Hemaprasanth, Dey, A. and Harbola, P.C. 1999. Comparative efficacy of sulphadimidine and combination of amprolium, sulphaquinoxalline in the control of natural coccidial infection in rabbits. Indian Veterinary Journal, 76 (11) :1013-1015.

 Harbola, P.C., Dhama, K., Swain, P., Laha, R. and Hemaprasanth. 1999. Prevalence of important infectious diseases amongst livestock in Kumaon Hills. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal, 23 :325-328.

 Bhattacharya, D., Laha, R., Das, S.C., Ramakrishna, C., Roy, R.N., Bandopadhyay, U.K. and Sikdar, A.2000. Hydatidosis in cattle and buffalo with special emphesis on viability of protoscolices. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology, 9(1) :25-30.

 Laha, R., Mahesh Chander and Harbola, P.C. 2000.Hypodermatosis in cattle and its treatment with ivermectin. Indian Veterinary Journal, 78 (30) :262-263.

 Laha, R. and Harbola, P.C. 2000. Protostrongylus spp. infection in musk deer (Moschus moschiferous). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 71 (1) :32-33.

 Laha, R., Bhattacharya, D., Ramakrishna, C. and Sikdar, A. 2000. In vitro egg laying capacity, percent hatchability and thereby recovery of infective larvae of Haemonchus contortus of goats. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology, 9(2) :97-100.

 Laha, R., Ramakrishna, C.,Bhattacharya, D. and Sikdar, A. 2001. Seasonal incidence of Haemonchus contortus infection in goats- A post mortem study. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 71 (4) :345-346.

 Laha, R., Bhattacharya, D., Ramakrishna, C., Das, S.C., Roy, R.N., Bandopadhyay, U.K., De, D.K., Chakraborty, C.K. and Sikdar, A. 2002. Detection of Dirifilaria immitis in canine and its treatment – A case report. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 16 (2) :183-184.

 Laha, R., Bera, A.K., Panja, P. and Sikdar, A. 2004. Clinical and Haemato-biochemical study in natural Trypanosomosis of equines. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 74 (4):339-340.

 Das, S.C., Bhattacharya, D., Ramakrishna, C., Laha,R., Ghosh, A.K., Roy, R.N., Bandopadhyay, U.K. and Sikdar, A.2004. Diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis in autoptic specimens; Comparison of tests. Journal of Interacademicia, 8 (1) :142-145.

 Bera, A.K., Bhattacharya, D., Laha, R., Roy, R.N., Mitra, J. and Das, S.K. 2006. Coccidiosis in buffalo calves – A clinical analysis. Environment and Ecology, 24 (1) :107-109.

 Sasmal, N.K., Pahari, T.K. and Laha, R. 2008. Experimental infection of the cockroach Periplaneta americana with Toxocara canis and the establishment of patent infections in pups. Journal of Helminthology, 82:97-100.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K. 2008. Endemic Status of Trypanosoma evansi Infection in a Horse Stable of Eastern Region of India – A Field Investigation. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 40 (5) :357-361.

 Sasmal, N.K., Sarkar, A. and Laha, R. 2008. Transmission Dynamics of Pig Cysticercosis and Taeniasis in Highly Endemic Tribal Communities. Environment and Ecology, 26 (1):76-80.

 Laha, R., Sasmal, N.K.and Bandyopadhyay, S.2008. Comparative polypeptide profiles of whole cell lysate antigens of Trypanosoma evansi isolated from three different hosts of eastern  India. The Journal of Protozoology Research 18 :11-16.

 Sasmal, N.K., Acharya, S. and Laha, R. 2008. Larval migration of Toxocara canis in piglets and transfer of larvae from infected porcine tissue to mice. Journal of Helminthology, 82:245-249.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K. 2008. Characterization of immunogenic proteins of Trypanosoma evansi isolated from three different Indian hosts using hyperimmune sera and immune sera. Research in Veterinary Sciences , 85:534-539.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K. 2008. Sero-prevalence of Trypanosoma evansi infection in cattle, buffaloes and horses by antibody detection enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences , 78 (8): 801-804.

 Mandal, M., Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K.2008.First Report of Establishment of Trypanosoma evansi Infection in  Pigeon (Columba livia). Journal of Parasitology , :1428-1429.

 Bandyopadhyay, U.K., Laha,R., Das,S.C., Guin, S., Nanda, P.K., Roy, R.N., Bhattacharya,D., Bera, A.K., Dana, S.S., Jana, D.N. and Das, S.K. 2009. Impact of extension activities on Farmers’ awareness, knowledge, skills and attitude with reference to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Women towards Poultry farming. Environment and Ecology, 27 (1): 39-41.

 Bandyopadhyay, U.K., Laha,R., Das,S.C., Guin, S., Nanda, P.K., Roy, R.N., Bhattacharya,D., Bera, A.K., Dana, S.S., Jana, D.N. and das, S.K. 2009. Impact of extension activities on Farmers’ awareness, knowledge, skills and attitude with reference to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Women towards Livestock farming. Environment and Ecology, 27 (1): 46-48.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K.2009. Detection of Trypanosoma evansi infection among clinically ill cattle, buffaloes and horses using various diagnostic tests. Epidemiology and Infection, 137:1583-1585.

 Das, M., Laha, R., Devi,P., Bordoloi, R.K. and Naskar, S. 2010. Sarcoptic mange infestation in pigs in a hilly region of Meghalaya. Tropical Animal Health and Production,42 (5):1009-1011.  

 Dutta, S., Laha, R., Roy, R.N. and Ghosh, A. Occurrence of Trypanosoma evansi infection in cross bred cattle suffering from intercurrent diseases and stress conditions in a farm of Eastern India. Indian Journal of Veterinaryh Research, 18: 37-41.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K.2010.Immuno-reaction of naturally Trypanosoma evansi infected cattle sera with whole cell  lysate antigens of Trypanosoma evansi  isolated from different hosts origin. The Journal of Protozoology Research , 20: 32-39.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K.2010. Experiences on diagnosis and isolation of Trypanosoma evansi infection in cattle in field condition. The Journal of Protozoology Research , 20: 40-44.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K.2010. Detection of Trypanosoma evansi infection among parasitologically and immunologically negative animals by polymerase chain reaction. The Journal of Protozoology Research, 20:7-11..

 Laha, R. Das, M., Goswami, A. and Pramod Singh. 2012. A clinical case of Babesiosis in a cross bred cow of Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 46:302-305.

 Puro,K., Ahuja, A., Doley, S., Sunjukta, R., Dubal, Z.B., Ghatak, S., Shakuntala, I. Laha, R. and Sen, A. 2012. Molecular characterization of Turkey Pox Virus from recurring infection in Meghalaya. Veterinary Practitioner , 13:49-51.   

 Laha, R., Das, M. and Goswami, A. 2013. A Report on Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Organized Cattle Farm  of  Meghalaya. Veterinary World ,6 (2): 109-112.

 Goswami, A., Das, M. and Laha, R .2012. Characterization of immunogenic proteins of Cysticercus tenuicollis of goat.   Veterinary World, 6(5) :267-270.   

 Laha, R., Bhattacharjee, K., Sarmah, P.C., Das,M., Goswami, A., Sarma, D. and  Sen, A.2014.Babesia infection in naturally exposed pet dogs from a north-eastern state (Assam) of India : detection by microscopy and polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Parasitic Diseases , 38 (4):389-393 (Published Online DOI 10.1007/s 12639-013-02 0261-1).

 Laha, R. Das, M., Goswami, A. and Pramod Singh. 2012. Losses of milk production due to Babesia bigemina infection in a cross bred cow- A case study.   The Journal of Protozoology Research, 22:6-9.

 Mandal, M., Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K.2013. Experimental studies on survivability and degenerative changes of Trypanosoma evansi after post mortem. Journal of Parasitic Diseases  (Published Online DOI 10.1007/s 12639-013-0245-1).

 Laha, R., Das, M. and Goswami, A. 2013.Seasonal dynamics of gastrointestinal parasitic infections and prediction of Haemonchus contortus infections of goats in a subtropical hilly region of North-Eastern India . Indian Journal of Animal Research, 47 (4): 309-314. 

 Goswami, A., Laha, R., Sarma, D. and Chatlod, L.R. 2013. A report on gastrointestinal parasitic infections in yaks. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 26 (1): 42-44.

 Laha, R., Rajkhowa,C., Chamuah, J.K. and Goswami, A. 2013. Gastrointestinal parasitic infections in mithuns in organized farm. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 26 (1): 45-46.

 Mandal, M., Laha, R., Hajra, D.K., Pandit, S., Biswas, P., Hajra, D.K. and  Sasmal, N.K.2013.Pathological changes in rats and rabbits experimentally infected with Trypanosoma evansi. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology,37 (1): 38-40.

 Sarmah, P.C., Laha, R., Bhattacharjee, K., Goswami, A., Raquib, M. and Kakati, P. 2013. Human consumption of rumen flukes of cattle in India. South East Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 45 (1): 1-5.

 Laha, R., Das, M. and Goswami, A. 2014.. Coccidiosis in rabbits in a subtropical hilly region. Indian Journal of Animal Research . 49 (2):231-233. 

 Laha, R., Goswami, A. and Das, M. 2013. Epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasitism in cattle in subtropical hill zone of Meghalaya. Veterinary Practitioner, 14 (2)1.   

 Laha, R., Goswami, A., Das, M., Sen, A., Puro, K. and Ghatak, S.2014. Gastrointestinal  parasitism in goats from North-Eastern region of India – A post mortem study. Veterinary Practitioner, 15 (1): 27-30.  

 Laha, R., Das,M., Goswami, A., Sen, A., Suresh Kumar and Kadirvel, G. 2014. Epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasitism in pigs in subtropical Hill Zone  of Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 27 (1): 101-109.

 Laha, R., Das, M., Goswami, A., Sailo,B., Sharma,B.K.,  Gangmei,D.,  Puii,L.H., Patra, M.K., Das, R.K.,  Anamika Sharma and Ebibeni Ngullie. 2014. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in pigs of North Eastern Region of India.  Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 27 (1): 110-117.

 Laha, R., Mondal, B., Biswas, S.K., Chand, K., Das, M., Sarma, D., Goswami,A. and Sen, A. 2015. Detection of Babesia bigemina in cattle from north eastern India by polymerase chain reaction and its genetic relatedness with other isolates.   Tropical Animal Health and Production, 47:633-636. DOI 10.1007/s11250-015-0769-8.

 Laha, R., Das,M., Bharti, P. K., Suresh Kumar, Goswami, A. and Sen, A. 2014. Prevalence of Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis infestation in pigs of Meghalaya and it’s treatment. Veterinary World, 7:1137-1139.

 Bhattacharjee, K., Sarmah, P.C., Sarma, D.K., Laha, R. and Kakati, P. 2015. Acute to chronic (cryptic) babesiosis in a dog and its therapeutic management. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 6 (2): 2766-2767.

 Bhattacharjee, U., Ahuja, A., Sharma,I., Karam, A., Chakraborty, A.K., Ghatak, S., Puro, K., Das, S., Shakuntala, I., Giri, S., Pegu, R.K., Laha, R., Ngachan, S.V. and Sen, A. 2015. Complete genome sequence of emerging porcine circovirus Types 2a and 2b from India. Genome Announcements, 3 (2) e00087-15.

 Bhattacharjee K, Sarmah PC, Sarma DK, Kakati P., Pathak, D.C. and Laha R. 2015. Sequential Babesiosis and Ehrlichiosis in a dog with Canine Distemper –A retrospective Analysis. International Journal of Current  Research 7 (3): 14052-14056.  

 Das, M., Laha, R., Goswami, A. and Doley, S. 2015. Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Turkeys and Quails of Umiam, Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. 28 (1): 12-13.

 Yadav, A.K., Schmidt-Rhaesa, A., Laha, R. and Sen, A. 2015. On the recovery of horsehair worms, Gordius sp. (Nematomorpha: Gordiia)from pork in Shillong, India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases. DOI 10.1007/s12639-016-0789-y.

 Das, M., Deka, D.K., Islam, S., Sarmah, P.C. and Bhattacharjee, K. 2016. Gastrointestinal nematode larvae in the grazing land of cattle in Guwahati, Assam. Veterinary World, 9(12): 1343-1347.

 Das, M., Laha, R., Goswami, A. and Doley, S. 2015. A report on feather mite infestation in Turkeys of hilly region of Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Poultry Science. 50(2): 237-238.

 Das, M., Laha, R., Goswami, A. and Sen, A. 2017.Gastrointestinal parasitism of goats in hilly region of Meghalaya, India. Veterinary World, 10 (1) : 81-85.

 Das, M., Deka, D.K. and Sarmah A.K. 2016. Impact of Helminth Infections Control on Milk Production in Dairy Cattle of Assam. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. (Accepted).

 Das, M., Laha, R., Doley, S. and Goswami, A. Red mite infestation in Gallus domesticus of hilly region of Meghalaya. The North-East Veterinarian, 16 (4):37-38.

 Mandal, M., Pandit, S.,Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K.2017. Oral route of transmission: Trypanosoma evansi in a mice model experiment.  Journal of Parasitic Diseases. DOI 10.1007/s12639-017-0910-x.

B. Review articles

 Bhattacharya, D., Laha, R. and Hema Prasanth. 1997. Anthelmintic resistance of sheep and goat nematodes with special emphasis on methods of diagnosis. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology,6 (1) :43-46.

 Laha, R. and Harbola, P.C. 1998. Common parasitic diseases of livestock of hilly area of India and approaches of its control. In the Compendium of National Symposium on ‘Constrains and opportunities in livestock development in Himalayan region’ held at IVRI, Mukteswar from 6-7th. July, 1998, pp. 104-107.

 Das, S.C. and Laha, R. 2002. Diarrhoea -a common syndrome amongst man and animals in Eastern and North Eastern Region. In the Compendium of the National Symposium on ‘Prospects of Animal Resources in Eastern and North Eastern Region of India’ – held at IVRI, Eastern regional Station, Kolkata on 25.12.02. pp.57-61.

 Bhattacharya, D., Bera, A.K., Laha,R., Ghosh, R.N., Karmakar, P.K., Roy, R.N., Das, S.C. and Bandopadhyay, U.K. 2003. Strain variation of Echinococcus granulosus and its methods of detection – An overview. Journal of Parasitology and Applied Animal Biology,12(1&2) :47-56.

 Dhattacharya, D., Laha, R., Bera,A.K. and Roy, R.N. 2005. ‘Heart worm’ infection in dogs – a disease of great importance. Intas Polivet, 6 (2): 250-255.

 Laha,R., Bhattacharya, D. and Bera, A.K. 2006. Diagnosis of Trypanosoma evansi infection in animals. Published in the training manual of Short Term Training Courses on ‘Laboratory diagnosis of animal diseases and zoonoses’ held at IVRI, ERS, Kolkata from 15.12.06  to 29.12.06. pp. 137-153.

 Laha, R. 2007. Advances in control of haemoprotozoan diseases to enhance production in livestock. Published in the training manual of Short Term Training Courses on ‘Advances in livestock production management technologies’ held at IVRI, ERS, Kolkata from 14.02.07 to 28.02.07.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K. 2008. Advancement in Diagnosis of ‘surra’ – An Overview. Environment and Ecology, 25S (4A): 1422-1429.  

 Laha,R.2011. Trypanosoma evansi infection in animals of Eastern Region of India.  In Souvenir of College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi-834 006,Jharkhand published on the Occasion of  Golden Jubilee Year & World veterinary Year, 2011 and Symposium on Suatainable Livestock and Poultry Development in Jharkhand held at  Ranchi Veterinary College from Nov. 29-30, 2011: pp198-211.

 Laha, R.2014. Sarcoptic mange infestation in pigs: an overview. Journal of Parasitic Diseases DOI 10.1007/s12639-014-0419.5

 Laha, R., Das, M. and Sen, A. 2015. Morphology, epidemiology and phylogeny of Babesia: An overview. Tropical Parasitology. 5: 94-100.

C. Popular articles

 Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1994. Toxoplasmosis in domestic ruminants. Asian Livestock, 19 (8) :94-95.

 Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1994. Histomoniasis in birds. Asian Livestock, 19 (11) :146-149.

 Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1995. Immunity, immunodiagnosis and immunoprophylaxis of Liver Fluke Diseases. Asian Livestock, 20 (5) :54-55.

 Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1995. Colostral immunity and its impact to parasitic infections. Asian Livestock, 20(9) :97-98.

 Dey, R.A., Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1995. Cryptosporidia and Cryptosporidiosis – a problem. Livestock Advisor, 20 (11) :16-22.

 Bhattacharya, D. and Laha, R. 1995. Myiasis – a thorny problem for livestock health. Asian Livestock, 20 (11) :144-145.

 Bhattacharya, D., Laha, R. and Mahesh Chander. 1996. Leech infection and livestock health. Asian Livestock, 21 (1) :11-12.

 Bhattacharya, D. Laha, R. and Prasad, K.D. 1996. Diagnosis and control of surra. Asian Livestock, 21 (3) :33-34.

 Laha, R., Hema Prasanth and Bhattacharya, D.1998. Prevention of Amphistomiasis by awareness. Indian Farming, Nov., 1998 issue.,pp.25-27.

 Laha, R. and Harbola, P.C.1999. Haemonchosis in small ruminants. The Hindu (Daily Newspaper), Published in January, 14th., 1999. pp.24.

 Bhattacharya, D., Laha,R., Das, S.C., Ramakrishna, C., Bandopadhyay, U.K. and Sikdar, A. 2000. Eimeriosis in domestic animals. Livestock International, 4 (5):12-15.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2000. Ardho Sidho Manso Theke Sabdhan. Suchikitsa, 2 (9) :32-33.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2000. Kukurer Mol theke Sabdhan.. Suchikitsa, 2 (10) :76-77.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2001. Chhagol O verar Haemonchosis – Rakto shoshok krimir Aakromon. Suchikitsa, 3 (2) :31-32.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2001. Shamuk Jakhon Shatru.. Suchikitsa, 3 (4) :37-38.

 Laha, R., Bhattacharya, D., Das, S.C., Ramakrishna, C., Bandopadhyay, U.K. and Sikdar, A.2001. Hydatid diseases of animals – a matter of concern for farmer’s health. Livestock International,5 (7) :12 &23.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2001. Livere Krimir Sankromon-Pashuder Theke Aaponar-O Hote Para. Suchikitsa, 3 (6) :19-20.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2001. Pranider ‘Red Water Fever’. Suchikitsa, 3 (9) :35.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2001. Prani Trypanosoma evansi. Suchikitsa, 4 (9) :38-39.

 Bera, A.K., Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2002. Pranider Lalborno Mutro. Suchikitsa, 4 (9) :38-39.

 Laha, R. and Sikdar, A. 2002. Biraler Paikhana Puria Din. Suchikitsa, 4 (11) :49-50.

 Laha, R., Bhattacharya, D. and Bera, A.K. 2004. Kriminashoker Biruddha Pratirodh Sristhi. Suchiksa, 11 , Oct.04 issue, pp.31-323.

 Laha, R. and Sasmal, N.K. 2007. Prani Theke Chharano Manushar Ek Natun Rog (One new zoonotic disease of human being). Suchikitsa, 9(2) :26-28.

D. Book Chapter(s)/Manual (s)

 Somvanshi, R., Laha, R. and Bhattacharya, D. 1994. Cryptosporidiosis in neonates. A review. In Current Advances in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Production in India. International Book Distribution Company. I edition pp. 155-173.

 Sharma, R.L., Bhattacharya, D., Laha, R. and Rangarao, G.S.C. 1994. Coccidiosis in pashmina goats – A pilot study. In Current Advances in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Production in India. International Book Distribution Company. I edition pp. 213-222..

 Somvanshi, R. and Laha, R. 1997. Animal Toxoplasmosis in Kumaon Region. In Toxoplasmosis in India. Edited by Singh, Mahajan and Dubey. Pragati Publishing Co. Ghaziabad, India. Pp. 32-33.

 Laha, R. 2010. Gastrointestinal Parasitic Diseases of Animals- A Constraint for Development of Hill Agriculture. Chapter contributed in the book entitled ‘Sustainable Hill Agriculture, Compiled and Edited by N. Prakash, S.S. Roy, P.K. Sharma, I.M. Singh and S.V. Ngachan. Published by Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, 4436/7, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110 002. pp. 461-469.

 Laha, R., Goswami, A. and Das, M.2013. Prediction of Haemonchuscontortus infections in goats in a subtropical hill area- A preliminary study. Chapter contributed in the book entitled “Climatic Variability: Impacts on Agriculture and Allied Sectors. Edited by M. Datta, D. Daschaudhuri and S.V. Ngachan. Chapter,26. Published by New India Publishing Agency, 101 Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, LSC Market, PitamPura, New Delhi-110 034.

 Laha, R., Sen, A., Shakuntala, I. and Das, M.2015. “Important parasitic diseases of Livestock and their Management”. Chapter contributed in the book entitled “Integrated Soil and Water Resourse Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security”. Edited by D.J. Rajkhowa, Anup Das, S.V. Ngachan, A.K. Sikka and M. Lyngdoh. Published by ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umroi Road, Umiam, Meghalaya-793103. ISBN: 13-978-81-920769-8-0. pp.456 -462.

 Laha, R., Das, M., Goswami, A. and Sen, A.2015. ‘Babesiosis in cattle of hilly region-Prospective technologies for diagnosis and sustainable control’. Chapter contributed in the book entitled Prospective Technologies for Sustainability Holistic Approach for Hill Agriculture. Edited by R. Bhagawati, M.S. Baruah, K. Bhagawati, A. Chandra, R.A. Alone and  V. Ngachan.  Published by Joint Director,ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar791101.pp.125-128.

 Sen, A., Shakuntala,I.,  Laha, R., Ghatak,S.,  Das, S., Puro, K.,  Sanjukta, R.,  Ahuja,A.  and  Ngachan, S.V. 2015. ‘PPR-An emerging disease of small ruminantsin the North East and its current diagnostic trends’. Chapter contributed in the book entitled Prospective Technologies for Sustainability Holistic Approach for Hill Agriculture. Edited by R. Bhagawati, M.S. Baruah, K. Bhagawati, A. Chandra, R.A. Alone and  V. Ngachan.  Published by Joint Director,ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar791101.  pp.119-124.