National Research Centre on Equines
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| Established | January 7, 1986 |
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| Research type | Applied |
Field of research | Equines |
| Director | Dr. B.N. Tripathi |
| Faculty | 31 |
| Location |
Hisar, Haryana, India 29°11′13″N 75°42′05″E / 29.187011°N 75.701251°ECoordinates: 29°11′13″N 75°42′05″E / 29.187011°N 75.701251°E |
Zip code | 125001 |
| Campus | 200 acres (0.81 km2) |
| Nickname | NRCE |
Operating agency | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
| Website |
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The National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE) was established during 7th five-year plan under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research for research on equine health and production considering the importance of equines in India.
History
After the initial joining of the Project Director at ICAR headquarters on 26 November 1985, the Centre became operational at Hisar on 7 January 1986 for conducting researches and for providing effective health coverage for equines.
Bikaaner Sub-campus
A sub-campus at Bikaner, Rajasthan was created during 1989 for conducting research for improving the technologies for optimization of reproduction and work performance of the equines. The Centre has the responsibility on generation of technologies for augmenting equine performance in order to uplift the socio-economic status of poor equine owners.
Mandate
- To undertake research on health and production management in equines.
- To develop diagnostic/biologicals for major equine diseases and to act as national referral facilities for diagnosis, surveillance and monitoring of equine diseases and to provide diagnostic, advisory and consultancy service.
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