Publication of the Department - Dairy Science


    • Sultana, T., Adib,S. S., Al Emam, M., Al Imran, Oishee,F. F., Rashid, M. H., Abunaser, M., Islam, M. A. (2025). Characterization of artisanal Bangladeshi Austagram cheese: physicochemical, colour, textural, sensorial, and functional properties. International Dairy Journal 166 (2025) 106226
  1. Rahman, M. A., Redoy, M. R. A., Shuvo, A. A. S., Chowdhury, R., Hossain, E., Sayem, S. M.,  Rashid, M. H. Mamun, M. A., (2024.)Influence of herbal supplementation on nutrient digestibility, blood biomarkers, milk yield, and quality in tropical crossbred cows. PLOS ONE 19(11): e0313419. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal pone.0313419 

  2. Bari, M.S., Abunaser M., Zannat, M.A., Tahmid, M.S., Shad, M.B.U., Islam, M. A., Rashid, M. H (2024). Influence of Dietary Manipulation on the Blood Biochemical Profile and Growth Performance of Crossbred Dairy Heifer; European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 6(5),| October 2024 ISSN 2684-1827 

  3. Islam, M.Z., Arefin, S., Hasan, M.S., Sarkar, M.A.H., Khandakar, M.M.H., Rahman, A., Siddiki, M.S.R. , Rashid, M.H. (2024). Antimicrobial and antioxidant efficacy of spice extracts and their application against common foodborne pathogens. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research http://doi.org/10.18805/ajdfr.DRF-387

  4. Siddiki, MSR,  Khandakar, MMH,  Abunaser M, Nahid, RM,  Bari, MS,  Md.  Sarker, MAH,  Haque, MR, Hossain, MS, Rashid, M. H (2024). Feeding calf starter: growth performance of crossbred dairy calves Asian Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 9(1), 4-9 

  5. Jaman, S., Islam, M. Z., Sojib, M. S.I., Hasan, M. S., Khandakar, M.M.H. , Bari. M.S., Sarker. M. A. H., Habib, R., Siddiki, M.S.R., Islam, M. A., Rashid, M. H. (2022). Physicochemical characteristics, sensory profile, probiotic, and starter culture viability of synbiotic yogurt. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 9(4): 694–701, December, 2022.  http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2022.i638 

  6. Hasan, M. S., Islam, M. Z., Liza, R. I., Sarker. M. A. H., Islam, M. A., Rashid, M. H. (2022). Novel Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria with In Vitro Bioremediation Potential of Toxic Lead and Cadmium. Current Microbiology (2022) 79:387, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-022-03059-1 

  7. Rahman, S.M.R., Islam, M.Z., Meenongyai, W., Hasan, M.S., Khandakar, M.M.H., , Siddiki, M.S.R., Islam, M.N., Rashid, M.H.(2022)Variations of Raw Milk Components and Amino Acid Profiles in Different Dairy Buffalo Crossbreds. Journal of Buffalo Science, 11, 86-91, https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-520X.2022.11.09  

  8. Islam, M. Z., Jahan, N., Liza, R. I., Sojib, M. S. I., Hasan, M. S., Ferdous, T., Islam, M. A., Rashid, M. H. (2022). Newly characterized Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains isolated from raw goat milk as probiotic cultures with potent cholesterol-lowering activity. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Available online 18 October 2022, 100427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100427

  9. Islam, M. Z., Jahan, N., Liza, R. I., Sojib, M. S. I., Hasan, M. S., Ferdous, T., Islam, M. A., Rashid, M. H. (2022). Repeat Breeding: Prevalence and poteial causes in dairy cows at different milk pocket areas of Bangladesh. Tropical Animal Health and Production, Available online 05 October 2022, 100427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100427

  10. Asif, A. H. M , Sarker, M. A. H., Gautam Kumar Deb, G. K.,  Habib, M. R.,  Arefin, S., Md. Sadakatul Bari, M. S., Islam, M. Z., Rashid, M. H., Siddiki, M. S. R.,  Shahjadee, U. F., Lisa, S. A., Ahmed, S., Islam, M.A., 2022. Fatty acid and amino acid profiles of cheese, butter, and ghee made from buffalo milk, Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 9(1): 144–154, March 2022.  http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2022.i579

  11. Islam, M. Z., Masum A. K. M, Rashid, M. H. (2022). Milk chocolate matrix as a carrier of novel Lactobacillus acidophilus LDMB-01: Physicochemical analysis, probiotic storage stability and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 7:100263. . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2021.100263, March 2022, 100263.

  12. Islam, M. Z, Rahmana, S.M.R, Islam, M.N. Khandakara, M.M.H., Siddikia,MSR, Sarker,NR Watcharawit Meenongyaic, Rashid, M.H. (2021).  Effects of protein nutrition levels on milk yield, composition, amino acid profiles and plasma metabolites of indigenous lactating buffaloes, 2021. Agriculture and Natural Resourses, 55 935–944. Journal homepage: http://anres.kasetsart.org, or  https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/anres/article/view/253583/173457

  13.  Arefin, S., Sarker, M. A. H., Bari,M. S., Siddiki, M. S. R., Rashid, M. H., Islam, M. A., Islam, M. N., 2021 Sensory and Physicochemical Properties of Doi and Rosogolla Manufactured from Hydrogen Peroxide Preserved Milk. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 19(4): 533–541, 2021. https://doi.org/10.5455/JBAU.108889

  14. Asif, M. H. A., Deb, G. K., Habib, M. H., Rashid, M. H., Sarker, M., A. H, Shahjadee, U. F., Lisa, S. A., Ahmed, S., Ekeberg. D., Bello-Pérez, E. V., Islam, M. A. (2021). Variations in fatty acid and amino acid profiles of doi and rasomalai made from buffalo milk. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. 8 (3):511-520. http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2021.h541

  15. Islam M. Z., Uddin M. E.,  Rahman, M. T., Islam, M. A., Rashid, M. H. (2021). Isolation and characterization of dominant lactic acid bacteria from raw goat milk: Assessment of probiotic potential and technological properties. Small Ruminant Research, Accepted 204. 2021, Elsevier publisher. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106532

  16. Islam, M. Z., Tabassum, S., Rashid, M. H., Vegarud, G. E., Alam, M. S., Islam, M. A. (2021). Development of probiotic beverage using whey and pineapple (Ananas comosus) juice: sensory and physico-chemical properties and probiotic survivability during in-vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 4:100144. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2021.10014 

  17. Jesmin, M. M., Md. Sarker, A. H., Islam, A. S., Rashid, M. H., Siddiki, M. S. R. (2021). Use of Papaya Plant (Carica papaya) Latex for Making Cottage Cheese from Cow Milk. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 19(1): 85–90. 

  18. Bhuyan, S. F., Habib, M. R. Mukta1, S. P., Siddiki, M. S. R., Alam, M. S., Rashid, M. H. (2021). Status of feeding practices, productive and reproductive performances of dairy cows at the Palash Upazila of Narsingdi district in Bangladesh. Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment, 2 (1) 27-31. http://doi.org/10.47440/JAFE.2021.2105 

  19. Habib, M.R., Islam, M.Z., Bari, M.S., Islam, M.Z.,Sarker, M.A.H., Rashid, M.H., Islam, M.A. (2020). Effect of Concentrate Supplementation During Transition Period on Production and Reproduction of Indigenous Buffalo. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science 49 (1), 83-90. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v49i1.49385 

  20. Zahan, T.U., Islam, M.Z.,Islam, M.N., Habib, R., Rashid, M.H. (2020). Optimization of Sugar Reduction in the Formulation of Set-type Yogurt Using Pure Lactic Acid Bacterial Culture. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 39(3): 201-206. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.18805/ajdfr.DR-163 

  21. Islam, M. Z., Wongpanit, K., Islam, M. A., Saha, G., Rashid, M. H. (2020). Influence of Organic and Inorganic Top Dressing Fertilization on Production Characteristics of Ruzi Grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis) in Thailand. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research39(2), https://doi.org/107-113. 18805/ajdfr.DR-159 

  22. Islam, M. Z.,Khandakar, M. M. H., Rashid, M. H., Siddiki, M. S. R. (2020). Stress Response Pathways in Dairy Cattle: A Brief Review. International Science Review, 1(1), 49-53. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47285/isr.v1i1.28 

  23. Sadia Afrin Khan, S. A., Islam, M. Z.,  Islam, M. A., Siddiki, M. S. R., Rashid, M. H. Efficacy of raw milk preservation by aqueous extracts of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and Neem (Azadirachta indica). Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 18(2): 449–455, 2020 

  24. Islam, M. Z., Barman, K. K., Bari, M. S., Habib, M. R., Rashid, M. H., Islam, M. A. Concentrate supplementation impact on the performances of extended transitional crossbred Zebu cow. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 18(1): 117–123, 2020 

  25. Begum, T., Islam, M. Z., Siddiki, M. R. S., Habib R., Rashid, M. H. Preparation of Fermented Beverage from Whey-Based Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Juice. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 38(4) December 2019 

  26. Rahman, S. M. R., Islam, M. N., Rashid, M. H., Sarker, N. R., Siddiki, M. S. R., Bari, M. S., & Islam, M. A. (2019). Existing feeding practices and production performance of lactating buffaloes in selected agro-climatic zones of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science48(2), 127-138. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v48i2.46767 

  27. Begum, J., Islam, M.N., Rashid, M. H., Hassan, M. N., Islam, M. Z., Islam M. R., Siddiki, M.S.R. Effect of coagulants on the yield and quality of chhana and rosogolla. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 38(3) September 2019 

  28. Rahman S. M. R., Islam, M.N., Rashid, M. H., Sarker, N.R., Siddiki, M.S.R., Islam, M. Z., Islam M. A. Buffalo milk yield, quality, and marketing in different agro-climatic districts of Bangladesh. Journal of Buffalo Science, 8: December 2019 

  29. Islam, M.S., Habib M. R., Islam M. A., Rashid, M. H. Effect of protein concentrate supplementation-based diet on growth and nutritional status in dairy heifers. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 17(1): 45-49 March 2019 

  30. Rahman S. M. R., Islam, M.N., Rashid, M. H., Siddiki, M.S.R., Islam M. A. Dairy Buffalo production system under semiintensive management in the costal area of Bangladesh. SAARC Journal of Agriculrure, 16(2): 43-59 December 2018 

  31. Rahman, M.M., Islam, M.N., Rashid, M.H. and Masum, A.K.M., 2018. Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate on milk preservation. Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries5(1), pp.75-85. 

  32. Rahman, S.M.R., Islam, M.N., Rashid, M.H., Sarker, N.R., Siddiki, M.S.R. and Islam, M.A., 2018. Existing dairy buffalo production system under intensive condition in drought prone Dinajpur district of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Livestock Research, pp.103-117. 

  33. Habib M. R., Rashid M. H., Islam M. A., Majumder S., Islam K. M. S., Ahmed S., Alam M. S. Vargas-Bello-Pérez, Influence of green grass-based diets on growth and reproductive performance in dairy heifers. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 50(4): 889-895, January 2018. 

  34. Arefin S, Sarker M. A. H., Islam M. A., Rashid M. H., Islam M. N. Use of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) in raw cow’s milk preservation. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. 4(4):371-377, December 2017. 

  35. Rahman, A. Habib, M. R., Ali, M. Y., Islam M. A., Rashid, M. H. Physico-chemical analysis and detection of adulteration in raw milk collected from goalas of different places of sadar upazila in Mymensingh district. Research in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 4(2): 99-106, August, 2017 

  36. Kibria,S., Masum, AKM, Islam M. A. and Rashid, M. H. Mineral profiles of powdered milk, yoghurt, ice cream and raw milk. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. 3(2), 294 - 297, June, 2017. 

  37. Biswas, S. R., Kibria, S., Habib, M. R., Siddiki, M. S. R., and Rashid, M. H. Preparation of dahi from cow and buffalo skim milk with addition of mango (Mangifera indica) juice. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. 3(2), 191 - 197, June, 2017. 

  38. Siddique, M. N. A., Islam, M. N., Habib, M. R., Rashid, M. H., Islam, M. A., Afrin, S. Evaluation of the quality of sweetened condensed milk of different brands available in local markets of Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 4 (1): 64-70, January, 2017. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318795654 

  39. Ahmed S, Islam, M. N., Rashid, M. H., Islam M. M, Masum AKM. Evaluation of Dahi collected from Netrokona District in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 45 (2): 60-65, July, 2016. 

  40. Uddin, M. S., MR Habib, M. R., Islam, M. A., Afrin, S., Rashid, M. H. Quality of raw milk collected from Mymensingh town in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 45 (2): 73 - 78, July, 2016. 

  41. Reyad, M. A., Sarker, M. A. H., Uddin, M. E., Habib, R. and Rashid, M. H. Effect of heat stress on milk production and its composition of Holstein Friesian crossbred dairy cows. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. 2 (2), 190-195, June, 2016. 

  42. Ahmed, A. B. M. K, Habib, M. R., Afrin, S., Islam, M. A. and Rashid, M. H. Uses of  milk  in  sweetmeat  shops  and  consumer  preferences  to  milk  products  at Mymensingh municipality in Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. 2 (2), 266-273, June, 2016. 

  43. Afrin S., Habib, M. R., Islam, M. A. and Rashid, M. H. Physical, chemical and microbiological qualities of dahi collected from Bogra and Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Asian Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology. 1 (1), 134-140, April, 2016. 

  44. Sarker, M. A. H., Khan, M. A. S., Rashid, M. H. and Islam, M. A. Effect of azadirachta indica and annona reticulata leaf as natural anthelmintics and their effects on Performances of zebu cow under subsistence farming condition in Bangladesh. International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences, 6(1): 16-21, January, 2016. 

  45. Islam, M. N., Hossain, M. S., Rashid, M. H., Siddiki, M. S. R., Khan, M. S. and Parvin, F. Preparation of dahi from buffalo milk and blends with soy milk. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 44 (3): 137-142, December, 2015. 

  46. Jahan, R. Hossain, M. M., Rashid, M. H., Akhter, S., Khan, M. S. I. Effect of post-slaughter time and storage conditions on chemical and microbial changes in locally marketed beef. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 44 (1): 52-58, January, 2014. 

  47. Uddin, M. E., Yesmin, S., Rashid, M. H., and Khan, M. A. S. Effect of particle size of para grass (Brachiaria mutica) and maize grain on intake, digestibility and growth performance of crossbred heifers. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology, 11(1):071-074, January, 2013. 

  48. Kajal, M. F. I., Rashid, M. H., Uddin, M. E. And Zaman, M. R. Qualities of full-cream powdered milk of different brands available in retail markets of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 41 (2): 106 - 111, December, 2012. 

  49. Haque, M. A., Rashid, M. H., Kajal, M. F. I., and Istiak, M. S. Comparison of Chamcham manufactured from Cow milk and buffalo milk. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 10(2):255-260, December, 2012. 

  50. Alam, M. S., Rashid, M. H., Uddin, M. E., and Asaduzzaman, M. Effect of Supplementation of fish meal on growth and reproductive performance of crossbred heifers. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 10(2):261-266, December, 2012. 

  51. Sarkar, M. M, Nahar, T. N., Alam, M. K., Rahman, M. M., Rashid, M. H. and Islam, M. A. Chemical and bacteriological quality of popular Dahi available in some selected areas of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 41 (1): 47 - 51, July, 2012. 

  52. Dey, S., Iqbal, A., Ara, A. and Rashid, M. H. Evaluation of the quality of Dahi available in Sylhet Metropolitan City. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 9(1):79-83, January, 2011. 

  53. Jakaria, S. M., Rashid, M. H., Masum, A. K. M. and Mamun, A. A. A study on management practices at Bangladesh Agricultural University Dairy Farm. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology. 9(1):82-32, January, 2011. 

  54. Sarker, M. K., Amin, M. R., Rashid, M. H. and Kabir, A. K. M. A. Growth performance of Red Chittagong and Holstein crossbred bull calves using growth promoter. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 8(1):83-86, June, 2010 

  55. Ali, M. F., Rashid, M. H., Masum, A. K. M. and Islam, M. N. Effect of Urea Molasses Block (UMB) on the growth performance of Red Chittagong and Holstein-Friesian crossbred bull calves. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology. 8(1):89-92, June, 2010. 

  56. Rahman, M. H., Rashid, M. H., Masum, A. K. M. and Hassan, M. N. Effect of cow dung on biomass yield and nutrient composition of triticale fodder. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology. 8(1):99-102, June, 2010. 

  57. Islam, M. A., Islam, M. N., Khan, M. A. S. A., Rashid, H. and Obaidullah, S. M. Effect of different hygienic condition during milking on bacterial count of cow’s milk. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 38 (1-2): 108 - 114, December, 2009. 

  58. Chiaki, T., Koichi, I., Yuri, T., Rashid, H., Norihiro, A., Shunsaku, U., Kazuyuki, Y. and Maeda, I. Sensitive fluorescent microplate bioassay using recombinant Escherichia coli with multiple promoter-reporter units in tandem for detection of arsenic. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 108 (5): 414-420, May, 2009 

  59. Rashid, H., Togo, K., Ueda, M. and Miyamoto, T. Characterization of a bacteriocin produced by Streptococcus bovis J2 40-2 isolated from traditional fermented milk ‘Dahi’. Animal Science Journal, 80 (1):70 - 80, February, 2009 

  60. Rashid, H., Begum, R., Togo, K., Ueda, M. and Miyamoto, T. Incidence of lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional fermented milk ‘Dahi’ at different areas in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculturist, 1 (1):43 - 49, March, 2008 

  61. Uddin, M. K., Wadud, A., Begum, D., Siddiki M. S. R. and Rashid, M. H. Productive and reproductive performance of indigenous and crossbred cattle in Comilla District. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 37 (1): 39 - 43, June, 2008 

  62. Rashid, H., Togo, K., Ueda, M. and Miyamoto, T. Identification and characterization of dominant lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional fermented milk Dahi in Bangladesh. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 23 (1): 125 - 133, January, 2007 

  63. Rashid, H., Togo, K., Ueda, M. and Miyamoto, T. Probiotic characteristics of lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional fermented milk ‘Dahi’ in Bangladesh. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 6 (6): 647-652, June, 2007 

  64. Rashid, M. H. and Miyamoto, T. Quality evaluation of traditional fermented milk ‘Dahi’ in Bangladesh. Milk Science, 54 (1): 29 - 36, January, 2005. 

  65. Kamruzzaman, M., Islam, M. N., Rahman M. M. and Rashid, M. H. Replacement of whole milk with banana juice for the manufacture of fruit dahi. The Bangladesh Veterinarian, 20 (2): 128 - 135, December, 2003 

  66. Khan, M. A. S. and Rashid, M. H. (2002). Promotion of smallholder dairy production in Bangladesh. Proceedings on; Alleviating Malnutrion Through Agriculture: Biofortification and Diversification as Long term, Sustainable Solutions. Organized by International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington D.C., Institute of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Dhaka University and Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur. Bangladesh, pp: 115-118. 

  67. Rahman, S. M. R., Rashid, H., Islam, M. N., Hassan, M. N. and Hasan, S. Utilization of jackfruit juice on the manufacture of yoghurt. Journal of Biological Science, 1 (9): 880 - 882, September, 2001 

  68. Azad, M. A. K., Hassan, M. N., Rashid, H. and Alam, S. M. K Study on chemical and microbiological quality of milk collected from milk producing society of Milk Vita. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 30 (1-2): 43 - 48, December, 2001 

  69. Wadud, A., Rahman, R., Rashid, H., Islam, M. N. and Hossain, B. The effects of feeding mustard oil cake and sesame oil cake on milk yield and body weight changes of dairy cows. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 30(1-2): 171-174, December, 2001 

  70. Khan, M. R. I., Wadud, A., Rashid, H. Islam, M. N. and Begum, R. Effects of different types of green leaves on keeping quality of raw milk under rural condition. Bangladesh. Progressive Agriculture, 11 (1-2): 163 -166, December, 2000 

  71. Chakraborty, M., Islam, M. N., Rashid, H. and Mannan, A. K. M. A. Dahi from different proportions of Cow’s and Buffalo’s milk. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 29 (1-2): 61- 68, December, 2000. 

  72. Rashid, H., Hassan, M. N. and Khan, M. A. S. A comparative study on chemical quality of raw and pasteurized milk. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 28 (1-2): 149 - 153, December, 1999