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28th Annual Report

(2013-14)

Compiled and Edited by

Dr R Kumar, Prof & Head

Dr M S Verma, Asstt Prof

Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

Palampur – 176 062 (H. P.)

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Particulars Page No.

1. Foreword ii

2. Resident instructions 1

3. Animal Breeding, Genetics & Biostatistics 7

4. Animal Nutrition 15

5. Veterinary Anatomy & Histology 22

6. Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry 25

7. Veterinary Microbiology 32

8. Veterinary Parasitology 39

9. Veterinary Pathology 43

10. Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology 52

11. Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology 56

12. Livestock Production Management 60

13. Livestock Products Technology 64

14. Veterinary Surgery & Radiology 66

15. Veterinary Medicine 72

16. Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics 78

17. Fisheries 83

18. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex 85

19. Institutional Livestock Farm Complex 87

20. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education 91

21. Annexure- I Awards & Honours, Foreign Visits 94

22. Annexure- II Faculty Position 95

23. Annexure- III Staff Position 97

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014 ii

Foreword

I am highly delighted to present the 28th annual report of the college, which provides a glimpse

of the significant activities and achievements during the year 2013-14.

During the year, the college continued with its endeavor to provide quality professional

education, pursue need-based research and undertake farmer cum livestock owner centric extension

activities. In the fulfillment of its mandate of teaching, research and extension through Veterinary

Council of India (VCI) enforced minimum standard of veterinary education, very well structured

research programmes, externally funded research projects, the college has been able to carve its niche

in the overall development of livestock economy of Himachal Pradesh, besides contribution to train

highly technical personnel who can look after the livestock wealth.

Under the extension front, technical support services in the form of camps in remote, far flung

tribal areas as well as rural areas of the state were organized. These camps provided relief to livestock

owners against various livestock diseases at their doorsteps as well as provided feed back to the

college scientists to reorient their research programs. The college clinics and its ambulatory services

provided health coverage to the animals of the state by serving as a referral center for the entire state

through its modern diagnostic and treatment facilities.

The Clinical Services infrastructure improved tremendously in shape of Advanced

Veterinary Multispecialty and Farmers’ Capacity Building Centre becoming function during

the year.

The students of the college excelled in academics, sports and extracurricular activities at the

university and inter varsity level competitions. Students also bagged scholarships and fellowships at

national level examinations for postgraduate studies. Scientists of the college continued serving on

the technical and editorial boards of various peer reviewed journals of national repute.

I would like to thank, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, CSK HPKV Palampur for his constant

guidance and support in various projects/events undertaken in the college. I sincerely express my

deep sense of gratitude to CSK HPKV administration, HP Government, Indian Council of

Agricultural Research and Govt. of India for funding different research and extension activities in

college.

I would like to appreciate the editorial board comprising Dr. R. Kumar and Dr. Madan Verma

for their painstaking efforts in bringing out this report.

I am sure this document will be an important source of information for researchers, extension

personnel and policy makers engaged in livestock sector.

(Sanjeet Katoch)

Dean

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014 Page | 1

Resident instructions

Dr. G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences was established in 1986, with objectives of

teaching, research and extension and with these broad objectives focus on animal health, production,

livestock products and technology and animal welfare. Creating technical human resource in the state

for area specific need based as well as basic research and for catering the livestock sector of the state

was one of the major focuses. First batch was admitted for the B. V. Sc. & A. H. course in July, 1986.

The college has been accredited by the ICAR and VCI. With a total strength of 20 students in first

batch the present strength of batch is of 60 students. The number of department rose from six at the

time of establishment of the college to 18departments. The College achieved some important

infrastructural milestones during the year like

Advanced Veterinary Multispecialty and Farmers’ Capacity Building Centre (AVMC)

funded by H.P. Govt. under RKVY worth Rs. 11 Crores was inaugurated by Honorable chief

Minister Sh. Virbhadra Singh and is fully functional now.

Veterinary critical care unit cum skill development and training centre under experiential

learning project of ICAR worth Rupees 99.50 Lakhs is established in Department of

Veterinary Medicine. The unit was inaugurated on May, 29, 2014 by the Hon’ble Vice

Chancellor.

A model milk pasteurization and pasteurized milk products preparation plant was

inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor on May, 29, 2014.

A Rabies Diagnosis Laboratory (equipped with Fluorescent, Phase Contrast & Dark Field

Microscopic unit with Epi fluorescence attachment and Class III Bio-safety cabinet) has been

established to handle high risk pathogen.

New Extension Museum with audio visual teachings aids has been established.

The college was amongst the first institution in the country to adopt the VCI regulation of

minimum standards of Veterinary education for the award of B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree since the 1994-

95 academic sessions. Taking the lead again the modified VCI curriculum has been adopted since

2009 which comprises of 177 credit hours spread over 4 ½ years followed by internship for six

months. This has led to an improvement in the overall academic excellence of the students due to a

modernized and contemporary course curriculum and teaching methodology. Most of the

departments have acquired latest research gadgets for carrying out pioneering research activities as

well as impacting specialized teaching research for post-graduation and doctoral studies in various

sectors of veterinary sciences. There is a progressive increase in the students’ enrollment for the

postgraduate studies in every department which beckons new era in specific research and

development aspects of animal health and management, besides creation of a specialized human

resource pool for the country.

The faculty of the college is the backbone of the institution and is serving to best of its

capability despite many bottlenecks. It is due to its commitment and determination that a continuous

improvement has taken place in the academics with the use of modern teaching aids for instruction

at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Course curriculum

Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences presently offers the following degree

programme.

B.V.Sc & A .H. 5 years degree course

M.V.Sc 2 years programme in 12 disciplines

Ph.D. Programme in 7 disciplines

The B.V.Sc & A.H. programme includes 9 semesters of teaching and practical training,

followed by six months of internship training. As per revised VCI recommendation MSVE 2008

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degree programme new courses have been introduced like tracking programme, study circle and

entrepreneurship so as to prepare students for upcoming challenges and make them competent for

new job avenues.

So far, 638 students have received B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree from this college. All formerly

passed out graduates are serving in different parts of Himachal Pradesh, Central Institutions, RVC,

BSF, SSB, Veterinary Immunological, Wildlife health programs, Medical and Paramedical

Institutions, Pharmaceuticals, livestock feed plants besides establishing their own polyclinics and

other different positions in Pvt. Sector. Many are pursuing their post-graduation. The students of this

institution have excelled in National Competitions for the award of Junior Research Fellowships and

brought immense pleasure and laurels to alma mater. The well skilled graduates of this College have

performed exceptionally well overseas, too.

The modified course curriculum as per VCI comprises of 177 credit hours spread over period

of 4½ years both in theory and practical’s followed by compulsory internship for six months. The

10% of the meritorious students in each class are awarded with College merit scholarship and during

Internship each student receives stipend worth Rs. 3000/- per month. Multimedia-based teaching

facility has been provided at the college level in Lecture Theatres. The web based teaching has also

been introduced to enable the students to be in touch with educational information at par with global

needs. Faculty members prepared practical manuals during the year for the better education of the

students.

The department of TVCC of the college is a referral hospital of the state for the treatment of ailing

animals and an important service point of the institution for the livestock keepers in particular. It is

also a platform for imparting practical training for U.G. and P.G. students in the fields of Medicine,

Surgery, Gynecology, Epidemiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Clinical

Biochemistry. In this unit there has been significant increase in the services provided to the framers

of the state compared to previous years. During the year, a total of 3,618 clinical cases (Medicine-

1,706, Surgery- 1,419 and Gynecology- 493) different species were provided specialized care. 1424

clinical samples were also tested for diagnosis of various ailments in the clinic through the attached

clinical laboratory. A total of 493 animals were attended with various afflictions in 40 camps,

organized in different parts of state including tribal areas. On the spot treatment was given to large

number of animals and surgery was also performed in few cases. A total of 1493 livestock owners

of tribal areas of Himachal were benefitted from these camps. Emergency services are provided in

the clinic round the clock including Sunday and other holidays.

The research conducted in different departments revealed numerous important findings and

recommendations. The important ones are as:

Under ICAR–funded AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural poultry Unit), the performance

purebreds (Dahlem Red, Native ) and their crosses was evaluated for production and

suitability to backyard poultry production system and emphasis was laid on propagating

Native X DR synthetic chicken population developed by the university with better suitability

to backyard poultry production. Under AICRP on Goat Improvement (Giddy Field Unit), the

performance of earlier established four field units in different migratory routes were

monitored. Population growth of 106.14 % and overall mortality incidence of 6.65% was

observed in selected flocks.

Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry under AICRP on Improvement of feed

resources and nutrient utilization for raising animal production conducted a study on Strategic

supplementation of limiting nutrients on growth response was investigated in crossbred calves

and concluded that the protection of protein of cakes of concentrate feed increase the weight

in gain and that treatment of wheat straw had little effect in growth performance of animals.

In another study under DBT funded project the suitability of SAA as specific intra-mammary

biomarker appearing in subclinical mastitis was ascertained. It was found that presence of


SAA transcript in the milk was associated with the presence of pathogenic bacteria and

increased somatic cell count.

Department of Veterinary Microbiology is conducting studies on Virulence studies on

Pasteurella multocida and its diagnosis. A field diagnostic kit is being validated. In addition,

various infectious diseases of livestock are under investigation for virulence studies and

prevention.

Research conducted in Department Veterinary Pathology reported protective effects of

Lantana camara leaves during the experimental Salmonellosis in Japanese quail. Johne’s

disease was found to be prevalent in small ruminant (sheep and goats) population of the State.

The occurrence important diseases, such as Rabies & Johne’s disease in cattle; Verminous

pneumonia and Haemonchosis in sheep and goats; Marek’s disease, Avian mycoplasmosis,

Salmonellosis, Lymphoid leucosis and Coccidiosis in poultry was also reported by the

department.

Research conducted in Department of Veterinary Parasitology showed that aqueous extracts

of leaves of Azadirachta indica (neem) have reasonable anticoccidial activity against

coccidial infection. Similarly, rhizome of ginger has a good bioenhancers property as well as

good immunomodulatory effects. In-vitro &in-vivo trials on biopesticides viz. Darekastra,

Agneyastra and Ghaniri extract were conducted to assess their efficacy against ticks and lice

of gaddi goats. The anthelmintic resistance against benzimidazole-albendazole was detected

in Gaddi goats.

Under the Outreach Programme on Ethno veterinary Medicine, in vitro studies on various

plant extracts revealed that plant extract of Bauhinia variegata, Glycerrhiza glabra, M.

kaenigii and H. rhamnoides possess good antimicrobial activity. 95% methanolic extracts of

G. glabra and B. variegata were found to have antioxidant properties. Seabuckthorn pulp was

found to have antiulcer activity against methanol induced ulcers.

Research carried out in Department of Veterinary Medicine showed Parvo virus infections as

a major cause of gastroenteritis in the dogs. Overall, prevalence of CPV infection was found

to be 43.64%. Combined treatment consisting of antibiotic, immunomodulator along with

fluid therapy was found to be effective.

Department of Fisheries is actively engaged in breeding of Grass carp and endangered

Mahseer fish. Efforts are being made to breed the grass carp and Mahseer fish by induced

method by injecting the brooder by ovatide hormone.

Department of Animal Nutrition is engaged in livelihood enhancement activity by producing

and manufacturing of various feeds and feed supplements viz. animal feeds (Cattle, Poultry,

Sheep, Goat, Buffalo, Pig, Dog, Fish and Lab Animal feed and feed supplements). There is

significant increase in quantity of various products produced and sale of the finished products.

The quantity of product produced was to the tune of 12907 quintals (2012-13) where as it was

8379 quintals in 2011-12. The costs of sale of finished products have increased from Rs.

1,81,73,901 in 2011-12 to Rs. 2,79,87,381 in the year 2012-13 which shows a substantial

increase in the sale and is indicative of the vide acceptability and popularization of the

products.


Extension activities:

The Department of Instructional Livestock Farm Complex is maintaining a cattle herd

of approximately 224 animals. During 2013-14 total milk production from average 85 cows

in milk was 2, 14,256.200 liters with wet average of 6.82 and herd average of 5.74 liters per

cow per day. A total of 2363 farmers, in 88 group visits, including 1559 males and 671

females and 133 field officers of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry departments from nook

and corners of the state visited the farm.

Salient extension activities of the College during the year are as follows:

Four trainings were organized by the Department of Veterinary Medicine for the benefit of

farmers and weavers of tribal districts of Himachal Pradesh.

Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology conducted 11 trainings for field Veterinary

Officers under RKVY Project in which a total of 75 Veterinary Officers were given training

on various aspects of diagnosis and management of different medical and surgical conditions

in domestic and farm animals.

Department of Veterinary Medicine helped to establish 63 chegu goat units were established

in 12 villages of traditional as well as non-traditional belt of tribal districts of Kinnaur and

Lahaul & Spiti. Under successfully completed NAIP sub-project “A value chain on enhanced

productivity and profitability of Pashmina fiber”.

Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics provided Refresher trainings on

Artificial Insemination and Infertility Management to 363 Veterinary pharmacists.

Department also organized 55 clinical camps in the state and investigated infertility in

animals housed in goshalas A total of 150 lady farmer’s belonging to different regions of

district Kangra and Chamba were trained on improved feeding practice of dairy animals.

Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry and Veterinary Parasitology provided

training to 6 batches of Veterinary Pharmacists on Laboratory Diagnosis under the RKVY

project Augmenting diagnostic facilities for capacity building for Effective Diagnosis in the

state of Himachal Pradesh.”

Department of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology conducted 4 training program of 2

days each on ‘Rabies Diagnosis & Management’ to Veterinary Officers of H.P. State Animal

Husbandry Department from under RKVY Adhoc Project. Various field visits covering

almost every district of the state for awareness on Rabies management to Veterinarians, Para-

vet staff and farmers were made.

Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding distributed /sold A 16215 chicks of different

crosses were to the local farmers for performance evaluation.17 sexually mature breeding

bucks were distributed to 15ifferent farmers as a breeding input. Technical advice and on farm

consultancy was provided to the poultry unit s established under the AICRP on poultry.

Department of Livestock Production Management monitored four field Gaddi goat units

comprising of 1149 goats including 749 breedable does belonging to four different migratory

routes were. A total of 17 bucks were finally distributed to 15 different farmers as a breeding

input. The overall population growth was observed to be 106.14%. The overall mortality

incidence was found to be 6.65%.

Faculty of Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Medicine attended five disease

outbreaks in different part of the state and recorded Canine Distemper, Sheep Pox,

Fascioliasis.

Poly-culture fish model develop at Department of Fisheries and about 250 farmers of the state

have adopted the technology and are producing fish and earning handsome amounts.

Faculty of Department of Animal Nutrition delivered lectures on balanced scientific feeding

of livestock in tribal.


Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education organized animal

awareness trainings and workshops in tribal areas of Pangi and Bharmour.

Department has also installed and started ICT based software named Pashudhan Evam Kukkat

Rog Suchna Pranali for dissemination of animal health practices to farmers.

Self-sustainability and fund generation:

Department of Animal Nutrition generated net profit of Rs. 43, 47, 292.00 in the 2013-2014

by the sale animal feed and mineral mixture. The total sale was of Rs. 2,84,31,303.00

During the year under report the Department of Fisheries generated an income of Rs. 1, 33,

956 by selling the fish fingerlings, ornamental fish and table fish.

The sale proceed of poultry revolving fund scheme has contributed a sum of Rs 1, 01,768.00

were contributed to university from this scheme during this year.

The Department of Instructional livestock farm generated income of Rs.78, 56,884.00 during

the year under report.

Students Activities

Academic Activities

During the year total 61 students were admitted in first professional B.V.Sc. & A.H

programme and 38 students passed out from the college.

Students of the college once again excelled at the national level by securing top positions in the

ICAR JRF 2014 organized by ASRB, New Delhi. These students are likely to pursue their PG

program in different disciplines in different prestigious institutions across the country including IVRI,

NDRI, GADVASU, Ludhiana. Following is the detail of the students who qualified the exams. It is

notable to mention here that the students qualifying ICAR- JRF holder receive 12000 per month

during the studies.

S.No Name Animal Science

(All India Rank)

Veterinary Science

(All INDIA RANK)

Biochemistry/

Biotechnology

(All India Rank)

1 Ankit Ahuja 59

2 Apoorva Shekhar 1

3 Bharti Sharma 62

4 Chhavi Sharma 52

5 Deepti Sharma 31

6 Ekta 75

7 Nipuna Thakur 33

8 Richa Thakur 12

9 Radhika Vaidya 20

10 Sanjay Vivek Negi 11 (ST)

11 Swati Chaudhary 61

12 Varun Puri 74


SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS

Inter college competitions at CSKHPKV, Palampur

Volleyball (Men) - Runner Up

Table Tennis (Women) - Runner Up

Table Tennis (Men) - Winner

Basketball (Women) - Runner Up

Basketball (Men) - Winner

Chess (Men) - Winner

Power lifting

Up to 66 Kg -2nd Position (Arpan)

Up to 74 Kg -1st, 3rd Position (Harish, Rohit Chauhan)

Up to 83 Kg -1st, 2nd (Ashish Singh, Gur Amrit Pal)

Up to 105 Kg -1st (Gurdeep Singh)

Inter university Participations

i. North Zone Inter University Basketball (Women) LPU Jalandhar October, 20 -24,2013

ii. North Zone Inter University Tournament Basketball (Men) held at D.C.R. Univ. of Sci. & Tech.

Murthal (Sonipat) from January 6-11, 2014.

iii. 14th All India Inter Agricultural Universities Youth Festival held at University of Agricultural

Sciences, Bangalore from February 13-17, 2014.

iv. All India Inter University Weight Lifting and Power Lifting (M&W) championship held at

Anna University, Coimbatore, Chennai from 1-7 March,2014

v. 15th All India Inter Agricultural University Sports and Games Meet held at Assam Agri.

University, Jorhat, Assam from March 24-28, 2014.

NSS activities in the year 2013-2014

Students of DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV were actively involved in the NSS activities.

A total number of 121 students got enrolled for NSS in the year 2013-2014 out of which 25

were male students and 96 were girl students. Students took active participation in all the

activities of NSS including campus beautification, tree plantation, awareness rallies and

celebration of all the important days. A total number of 48 NSS volunteers participated in

the Seven days NSS special camp organized at Village Bharmat w.e.f 01/07/2013 to

07/07/2013. A total number of 150 saplings were planted by the NSS volunteers in the adopted

village.


ANIMAL GENETICS AND BREEDING

INTRODUCTION The Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding (Re-designated in Jan, 2011 from

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics including Biostatistics) came in to existence as an

independent department on July 1, 1991 with the division of then Department of Animal Production

that was created in 1986 along with the establishment of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

Till then, the activities concerning Animal Breeding and Genetics especially teaching, research on

genetic improvement of livestock resources and extension were being carried on under Department

of Animal Production, COVAS from 1986 and under Department of Animal Sciences, COA from

1975.

Since inception, the Department is actively engaged in teaching, research and extension

education in specialization of Animal Genetics and Breeding. Apart from undergraduate teaching,

the department has postgraduate programmes leading to M.Sc. / M.V.Sc. degrees in Animal Genetics

and Breeding and Ph. D in Animal Breeding since 1981. Till date, the department has produced 24

M.Sc. /M.V.Sc. students in Animal Breeding and Animal Genetics and Breeding and 4 Ph.D. in

Animal Breeding. Currently, 4 students are pursuing M.V.Sc. degree in the department.

The department is actively involved in need-based research in priority areas for genetic

improvement of the existing livestock resources among cattle, sheep, goat, horses, rabbit and poultry

in the state and to formulate appropriate breeding strategies for their genetic improvement. The major

research achievements have been Genetic evaluation of exotic and crossbred germ plasma of different

domesticated livestock species (dairy cattle, sheep, Angora rabbit, broiler rabbits, poultry etc.),

Comparative performance evaluation of crossbred /graded cows under field conditions, Field based

genetic improvement programmes using farmer’s flocks in sheep and goats, Morphological, genetic,

behavioural and physiological studies on Red Jungle Fowls and undertake their captive breeding and

dissemination of production technologies in commercial species like Rabbits, Poultry etc. During

recent years, the research had focused on characterization and conservation of unique but dwindling

animal genetic resources of the state including hill cattle, Gaddi sheep and goats, Rampur-bushair

sheep, Chegu goats, Spiti horses, native fowls and Red Jungle fowls and undertaking In- situ and ex-

situ breed conservation programmes for threatened / endangered breeds like Chegu pashmina goats,

Spiti/Chamurthi horses.

Till date, the department has successfully completed 11 externally- funded projects sponsored

by different funding agencies, with total financial outlay of Rs.189.16 lacs. Presently, two ICAR

funded AICRP’s on poultry breeding (Rural Poultry unit) and Goat improvement (Gaddi Field Unit)

are operational in the department with total outlay of Rs.516.27 lacs during XII 5-year plan with

budget provision of 73.17 lacs and 27.99 lacs during the FY 2013-14 respectively

TEACHING

During the year 2013-14, the departmental faculty was involved in teaching 6 UG courses

(6+5 Cr. hrs.) during 1st and 2 courses (4+2 Cr. hrs.) during 2nd semester to students of COVAS and

COHS besides Entrepreneurship Development programme (NC) on broiler production conducted

during both semesters. In postgraduate teaching, 4 courses (8+2 Cr. hrs.) were offered during 1st and

6 courses (11+4 Cr. hrs.) during 2nd semester of academic year 2013-14. The details of undergraduate

and postgraduate courses offered are as below:


Undergraduate Courses

S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr.

hrs.

Instructors

1st Semester

1 AGB-111 Biostatistics and Computer

Application

2+1 Dr. Varun Sankhyan

Dr. Y. P. Thakur,

Dr. S. Katoch

2 AGB-211 Livestock and Poultry

Breeding

2+1 Dr. Y.P. Thakur,

Dr. Varun Sankhyan

Dr. S. Katoch

3 VMD-512 Zoo/Wild animal breeding,

Management, Nutrition and

Health Care.

1+1 Dr. V. Sankhyan, along

with depts. of LPM,

ANN,VPP and VSR

4 VMD-513 Pet animal breeding,

management, nutrition and

health care.

1+1 Dr. Y. P. Thakur along with

dept. of LPM, ANN, VPP

and VSR.

5 AMT-232 Poultry ( COHS) 0+1 Dr. Rakesh Thakur &

Dr. V. Sankhyan

6 Entrepreneurship

Programme

Broiler Production NC Dr. Y. P. Thakur

2nd Semester

1 AGB-121 Principles of Animal Genetics

and Population Genetics

2+1 Dr. Y.P. Thakur,

Dr. Varun Sankhyan

Dr. S. Katoch

2 LPM-221 Commercial Poultry

production and Hatchery

management

2+1 Dr. Saroj Bala

3 Entrepreneurship

Programme

Broiler Production NC Dr. Y. P. Thakur

Postgraduate Courses

S.

No.


hrs.

Instructors

1st Semester

1 AGB-603 Population & Quantitative

Genetics in Animal Breeding

2+1 Dr. S. Katoch

Dr. V. Sankhyan

2 AGB-604 Selection Methods and Breeding

systems

3+1 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

Dr. V. Sankhyan

3 AGB-608 Small Farm animal (sheep, goat ,

swine, rabbit) breeding

2+0 Dr. S Katoch,

Dr. Y. P. Thakur

Dr. V. Sankhyan.

4 AGB-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

2nd Semester

1 AGB-602 Molecular Genetics in Animal

Breeding

2+1 Dr. V. Sankhyan

Dr. Y P Thakur

2 AGB-603 Population & Quantitative

Genetics in Animal Breeding

2+1 Dr. S. Katoch

Dr. V. Sankhyan

3 AGB-606 Conservation of Animal Genetic

Resources

2+0 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

Dr. V. Sankhyan


4 AGB-607 Cattle and Buffalo breeding 2+1 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

Dr. V. Sankhyan

5 AGB-609 Poultry Breeding 2+1 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

Dr. V Sankhyan

6 AGB-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr Y P Thakur

RESEARCH

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH

Ongoing Masters Programme

S.

No.

Name Admission No OGPA Title of Research Problem

1 Ashish Sharma V-2012-30-

001

6.78 Microsatellite based molecular genetic

characterization of Chegu pashmina goats.

2 Gurdeep Singh V-2012-30-

002

7.52 Molecular genetic characterization of Gaddi

breed of western Himalayas using

microsatellite markers. (Thesis submitted)

3 Devendra Paul V-2013-30-

001

Genetic studies on some semen production

traits and disposal pattern of dairy breeding

bulls used in Artificial Insemination in

Himachal Pradesh

4 Shalini Thakur V-2013-30-

002

Genetic studies on some economic traits in

Rambouillet x Gaddi (Himtal Merino)

crossbred sheep under sub- temperate

conditions.

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS

S.

No.

Title of Research

problem

Salient Research Achievements

1 Molecular genetic

characterization of

Gaddi breed of

western Himalayas

using microsatellite

markers. (Student:

Gurdeep Singh;

Adm. No: V-2012-

30-002); Advisor: Dr

Y P Thakur)

1. Microsatellite analysis revealed high level of polymorphism

across studied microsatellite markers and in formativeness of the

markers for genetic diversity analysis studies in Gaddi goats.

This high level of polymorphism can be utilized to plan future

association studies to exploit the uniqueness and adaptability of

indigenous Gaddi goat breed of Western Himalayas.

2. The significant level of variability in this population reflects

that the Gaddi goat population contains a valuable and substantial

amount of genetic diversity among the studied breed and thus

there is good scope for bringing effective genetic improvement,

conservation and designing future breeding policies for these

goats.

3. Most markers had desired neutrality, thus proving to be a good

candidate for genetic characterization and diversity analysis.

Overall there is mild to moderate heterozygous deficiency at

various loci indicating mild to moderate level of inbreeding in

studied population.


PROGRESS IN RESEARCH PROJECTS Two AICRP projects i.e. AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit) and AICRP on goat

improvement (Gaddi Field Unit) sanctioned during XI plan period and earlier extended for XII plan

with budget allocation of Rs.346.88 lacs and 169.39 lacs respectively were operated during the

current year. The budget allocation for FY 2013-14 including 25% state share was 73.17 lacs and

27.99 lacs respectively.

Particulars of research projects operational in the Department of AGB during 2013-14.

S.

No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding

Agency

Budget

(In lacs)

Year of

start.

Duration

1 AICRP on

Poultry

Breeding (Rural

Poultry unit).

Dr. Y.P Thakur

ICAR, PDP

Hyderabad

346.88

(XII plan)

2009

2009-12

(Extended

in XII

plan).

2 AICRP on Goat

Improvement

(Gaddi Field

Unit).

Dr. P. K. Dogra ICAR,

CIRG,

Makhdoom

169.39

(XII plan)

2009 2009-12

(Extended

in XII

plan).

RESEARCH FINDINGS DURING YEAR 2013-14

I. ALL-INDIA COORDINATED RESEARCH PROJECT (AICRP) ON POULTRY

BREEDING (RURAL POULTRY):

During the year, 2 purebred stocks (Dahlem Red and Native) and their crosses were

maintained for on –farm evaluation.

a. In addition to the existing Dahlem Red (DR) parent stock laying birds, 1520 Dahlem Red

(DR) parent stock chicks were procured from the Central Poultry Development

organization (CDPO), Chandigarh during the year and are being reared for production of

crossbred chicks.

b. The evaluation of DR parent birds revealed Egg production of 125.45 eggs / bird on HHEP

basis, 142.10 eggs / bird on HDEP and 182.81 eggs / bird on SEP basis up to 68 weeks of

age, Age at first egg, 25% HHEP and 50% HHEP as 150 days, 189 days and 226 days

respectively. The comparative performance of different stocks maintained during the year

is given below in table:

Hatchability and fertility: Out of 24547 eggs (20871 N X DR; 1898 N X N; 1392 DR X N

and 386 DR X N F2) set for hatching during the year, 21715 eggs were found fertile with overall

fertility 88.46% and 17146 quality chicks were hatched. The hatchability % on TES and FES basis

were 69.84% and 78.95% respectively. Although fertility and hatchability was found comparable in

different stocks, yet there was some decline both in fertility and hatchability of all stocks maintained

comparable to last year.

Chick Production and distribution: :17146, chicks of different crosses were hatched during

the year out of which 16221chicks were supplied/ sold to 281 farm units (as per details below) and

925 chicks (569 Desi chicks in 3 lots and 356 DR X Native reciprocal cross chicks) were retained at

farm for evaluation.

II. ALL-INDIA COORDINATED RESEARCH PROJECT (AICRP) ON GOAT

IMPROVEMENT (GADDI FIELD UNIT)

Under AICRP on Goat Improvement (Field Unit), the performance of existing four field units

in 4 different migratory routes were monitored. The salient findings were:

In 4 selected flocks, the performance of 1149 goats including 749 breedable does, identified

by ear tagging, were monitored. A total of 625 young kids were born (kidding rate 83.45%) in selected

flocks, 118 animals of different ages died and 459 animals were sold by the owners. The closing

balance was 1197 animals under different age groups.


The overall population growth was 4.18%, kidding rate 83.45%, overall mortality incidence

was 6.65%, incidence of twin birth was 19.96% and incidence of abortions was 6.71%. Maximum

kidding was recorded in months of November (176 kids) and December (156 kids).

The overall least square mean for body weights at birth, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12

months of age were 2.98±0.02, 15.03±0.13, 19.17±0.17, 23.57±0.12 and 26.80±0.18 Kg, respectively

wherein significant effects of sex of kid and field units were observed. The overall body length, body

height and body girth at birth was 31.85, 34.31 and 36.44 cm, respectively. The corresponding figures

at three month were 53.87, 52.33 and 58.34 cm, at six months were 60.84, 57.21 and 65.55 cm, at

nine months were 62.73, 60.87 and 72.76 cm and at twelve months were 66.77, 63.29 and 75.17 cm

respectively.

Progress of scheme “Establishment of Poultry Research Lab. at Palampur (state SCP-002-43)”

and “Poultry Revolving Fund Scheme”:

The above scheme supported financially by a revolving fund scheme maintains demonstration

and teaching units of different type of poultry breeds to meet the instructional requirements of

students. Since the start of AICRP on poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit), the activities of both the

schemes are carried on together as summarized below:

1. Poultry stock maintained: During the year, Dahlem Red ( DR) parent stock, Desi birds, F1

(Reciprocal) crosses of DR X N and F2 crosses of DR x (Desi x DR) were maintained at poultry farm.

The initial stock strength of 2335 birds increased to 2893 birds by the end of year through hatching

and procurement of new stock. 17146 chicks were hatched during the year out of which 16221 chicks

were supplied to farmers for rearing. The overall farm mortality during the year was 2.71 % and 1338

birds were sold.

2. Egg production and chick hatching: During the year 2013-14, a total of 117045 eggs were

produced at poultry farm showing an increase of 133.37% over the egg production of 50154 eggs

during previous year. Out of this, 86902 eggs were sold as table eggs and 28930 eggs were used for

hatching of chicks.

3. Income generation and financial status of poultry Revolving fund: The total sale proceed from

sale of eggs and other poultry products during 2013-14 was Rs 777429.00 with an increase of 83.01%

over previous year (Rs 4,24,794.00 only ). Higher sum of Rs.101768.00 (Rs 43000/ only during

previous year) was contributed from revolving fund to the university. The closing balance on

30.6.2014 was Rs.421573.23 against the opening balance of Rs.223997.23 on 1.7.2013.

PUBLICATIONS

During this period, the department published 6 research papers, 4 extension articles, 2 book

chapters/ status papers and submitted 5 research papers for publications in different scientific

journals. Another 6 research papers were presented in different conferences/ symposia etc. as per

details below :

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED

i. Krishanender Dinesh, Y.P. Thakur, S. Katoch and Varun Sankhyan (2013). Genetic and

Phenotypic Correlation among First Lactation and Lifetime Performance traits in Jersey Cows.

Indian Journal of Dairy Science 66 (4):

ii. Sankhyan V, Katoch S, Thakur Y P, Dinesh K, Patial S and Bhardwaj N (2013). Analysis of

characteristics and improvement strategies of rural poultry farming in north western Himalayan

state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 25 (12),

Article #211. Retrieved from http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd25/12/sank25211.html

http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd25/12/sank25211.html


iii. Reen J K, Sankhyan V, Katoch S and Thakur Y P (2013). Candidate gene polymorphism for IL-

R¥ and Ch B6 genes in indigenous chicken of north- Western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh,

India. Poultry sci. Journal 1(2): 87-92.

iv. Nishant Verma, Thakur Y P, Katoch S and Sankhyan Varun (2013). Prediction of complete

lactation milk yields from part lactations in Red Sindhi Jersey crossbred cows. Himachal J of Agri.

Res. 39(2): 149-151.

v. Nishant Verma and Thakur Y P (2013). Effect of genetic and non-genetic factors on production

efficiency traits of Red Sindhi X Jersey crossbred cows maintained under sub-temperate Indian

conditions. Livestock Research International 1(2): 58-60.

vi. Krishanender Dinesh, Y P Thakur, S Katoch and Varun Sankhyan (2014). Lifetime milk

production efficiency of Jersey cows under sub-temperate conditions. Indian Journal of Animal

Research, 48 (3): 286-289.

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES/ SYMPOSIUMS

i. V. Sankhyan, S. Katoch, Y.P. Thakur, R. Thakur, P.K. Dogra, N. Bhardwaj and S. Patial.

Comparative performance of native chicken and their crosses with Dahlem Red under intensive

system in Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of XXX Conference & National Symposium of Indian

Poultry Science Association 22-23 November, 2013, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P:

6(2)

ii. Rakesh Thakur, Anand Singh, C.L. Chauhan, Varun Sankhyan and P.K. Dogra. Feeding maize

plus booster ration vis‐a‐vis readymade feed in broiler chicken. Proceedings of XXX Conference

& National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science Association22-23 November, 2013, CARI,

Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P: 37(2)

iii. Thakur, Anand Singh, P.K. Sharma, Gulshan Kumar, C.L. Chauhan, Varun Sankhyan and P.K.

Dogra. Indigenous technical practices prevalent among poultry farmers in Himachal Pradesh.

Proceedings of XXX Conference & National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science

Association22-23 November, 2013, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P: 208(2).

iv. Sankhyan Varun, Dogra P. K., Thakur, Y. P., Katoch S. and Thakur R. (2014). Pre-weaning

mortality in Gaddi goats of Western Himalayas under transhumance / migratory production

system. Paper submitted for presentation in XXI Annual convention of the ISAPM and National

Seminar on “New dimensional approaches for livestock productivity and profitability

enhancement under era of climatic change” held at Anand Agri. University, Anand (Gujarat) on

Jan.28-30, 2014. In proceedings; Ab. D99: pp201.

v. Reen, J.K., Sankhyan, V., Katoch S and Y.P Thakur (2013). Candidate gene polymorphism for

IL-2R γ and ChB6 gene in indigenous chicken of North Western Himalayan state of Himachal

Pradesh, India. Proceedings of XX Annual Convention of ISVIB & National Symposium on

Emerging Challenges & Opportunity in Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology held at

CSKHPKV Palampur on November 11-13 2013. Pp 26

vi. Deepak Verma, S Katoch, V Sankhyan and Y P Thakur (2013). Genetic architecture studies of

indigenous hill cattle of Himachal Pradesh based on microsatellite markers. Proceedings of XX

Annual Convention of ISVIB & National Symposium on Emerging Challenges & Opportunity in

Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology held at CSKHPKV Palampur on November 11-13

2013. Pp 30.

BOOK / PROCEEDINGS CHAPTERS/TECHNICAL BULLETINS

i. Y P Thakur (2014). Contributed chapter “Coping with climatic stress on livestock for protecting

livelihood” in “Technologies for livelihood enhancement” published by New India Publishing

Agency ( NIPA), New Delhi -110034 ( ISBN 978-93 83305- . pp 353-360.

ii. Y P Thakur and S Katoch (2014). Status paper on “Animal Husbandry (livestock and grazing land

use including pastures) in Himachal Pradesh” in relation to climate change. Thematic status paper

prepared for State Centre on climate change, State Council for Science, Technology and

Environment, HP.


EXTENSION ARTICLES

i. Rakesh Thakur, Pradeep Dogra, Yash Pal Thakur, Varun Sankhyan and Rajesh Sharma (2013).

Dudharu Pashu Kharidne sambdith jankari. Parvatiya Khetiwari 33 (2): 22 (April- June 2013).

ii. Pradeep Dogra, Rakesh Thakur, Varun Sankhyan, Yash Pal Thakur, Sanjeet Katoch (2013).

Himachal Pradesh mein Bakri- Palan 33(2): 29-30 (April- June 2013).

iii. Thakur Yash Pal, Dogra Pradeep and Kumar, R. (2013). Jalvayu parivartan ka dudharu pashoun

ki utpadkata per prababh. Parvatiya Khetiwari 33(3):23-24, July-Sept., 2013.

iv. Kumar Pradeep, Katoch Sanjeet, Thakur Yash Pal, Sankhyan V &Thakur Rakesh (2013).

Himachal Pradesh Kee amulya darohar: Chamurthi Ghora. Pashdhan Prakash 4:7-10.

EXTENSION

During the year, the departmental faculty delivered 12 lectures and conducted 2 practical

demonstration / exposure visits as resource personnel in different farmer’s training programmes as

per details below:

Trainings/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions

S.

N

Name of programme Period No. of

lecture

No. of

traine

es

Teachers

From To

As Course Director/ Coordinator: Nil

As instructor/Resource person:

1 3 day’s training programme on

“Poultry Farming” under

District Watershed

Development Agency, Chamba

for farmers of Mehla Block.

15.7.13

17.7.13

5+1

practical

32 Dr. Y. P.

Thakur,

Dr. V. Sankhyan

2 2 day’s exposure visit/ training

on dairy farming and

Entrepreneurship for farmers of

Kangra district under MHWDP,

Dharamshala.

18.7.13

19.7.13

1 25 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

3 Refresher course for Technical

and field staff of CSK HPKV in

Agriculture and Animal

Husbandry.

15.7.13 14.8.13 1 20 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

4 Vocational Training on Poultry

Farming at KVK Bara

19.08.13 19.8.13 2 40 Dr. V. Sankhyan

5 Training cum exposure visit of

Bhadral

(Chamba) and Dhalyote (J & K)

to HPKV Palampur.

2.9.13 2.9.13 1

practical

25 Dr. Y. P. Thakur

6 Program on Livestock farming

at Directorate of Extension

Education, CSKHPKV

Palampur

27.09.13 28.09.1

3

1 30 Dr. V. Sankhyan

7 Advanced Training on Poultry

Farming at KVK Bara

02.06.14 07.06.1

4

2 30 Dr. V. Sankhyan

Extension Publications (Popular Articles/Radio or TV Talks): 4 Nos


Other extension outreach activities:

A total of 281 small rural poultry farm unit were established in different regions of the state

(Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Mandi districts) by supplying 16215

chicks of different stocks.

Table: Category wise distribution of Poultry units established during 2013-14

Category No. of Units No. of Chicks

General 57 4345

OBC 74 3167

ST 78 6240

SC 72 2463

Total 281* 16215

*These included 25 women based units (1137chicks)

Technical advice and on- farm consultancy was provided to poultry units established under the

AICRP on poultry for scientific rearing of birds. These farmers were also extended on farm

technical support in terms of health control measures (vaccination, deworming), production

inputs (feed, feed supplements) and other guidance.30 male kids (4-6 months age) were purchased

from farmer’s flocks after primary selection, transferred to Palampur rearing up to the age of

sexual maturity under standard management practices and after final selection, 17 breeding bucks

were distributed to 15 farmers as breeding input.

All selected animals were provided health coverage under migratory field conditions viz.

vaccination against PPR (200 doses), de-worming (900 animals) against endo-parasites after fecal

sample analysis, periodic health checkups etc. Strategic supplementary feeding was also provided

in the form of mineral mixture (344 Kg) and concentrate feed (49 qtls.) supply. Collaboration

with state AH Department was ensured while providing health coverage and other related

activities.

PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.

Three participations in workshops/conferences, training etc. as per particulars below:

S. No. Date Title Name of Participants

1 Aug.12-13, 2013 Annual review meeting of AICRP on

poultry Breeding & Poultry Seed

Project held at AAU, Anand

(Gujarat).

Dr Varun Sankhyan

2 Sept. 6-7, 2013

Annual review meeting of AICRP on

Goat Improvement held at MPKV,

Rahuri (Maharashtra).

Dr. Varun Sankhyan

3 Nov.11-13, 2013. XX Annual Convention of ISVIB and

National Symposium on “Emerging

Challenges & Opportunity in

Veterinary immunology &

Biotechnology” held at CSKHPKV

Palampur.

Dr. Varun Sankhyan

Dr. Deepak Verma


ANIMAL NUTRITION

INTRODUCTION

The department was established with the primary aim to undertake teaching, research and

extension activities since 29.6.1991, in consequence to the trifurcation of the erstwhile Department

of Animal Production into:

1. Animal Breeding, Genetics and Biostatistics.

2. Animal Nutrition and,

3. Fisheries.

At present this department is well developed and is comparable to all the major departments

of the university.

TEACHING

The department undertakes the UG courses of B.V.Sc. & A.H. as per VCI regulations.

Besides this, it has M.V.sc. as well as PhD. Programmes in the subject of Animal Nutrition.


S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. ANN-111 Principles of animal nutrition

and feed technology

2+1 Dr. Daisy Rani, Dr.

Vinod Sharma

2. ANN-211 Applied Nutrition-II

(Ruminants)

2+1 Dr. Arun Sharma, Dr.

Vinod Sharma.

3. VMD-513 Pet animal breeding mgt.

nutrition and health care

1+1 Dr. Daisy Rani and

others

4. LPM-211 Avian Production and

management

2+1 Dr. Vinod Sharma, Dr.

Rakesh Thakur

5. ---- Tracking program on clinical

/interventional nutrition

0+2 Dr. Daisy Rani

6. VMD-512 Zoo/wild animal breeding,

magt. Nutrition and health

care

1+1 Dr. Arun Sharma and

others

2nd Semester

1. ANN-121 Applied Nutrition- I (Non-

ruminants)

2+1 Dr. Daisy Rani and Dr.

Shivani Katoch.

2. LPM-221 Commercial poultry

production and health

management

1+1 Dr. Vinod Sharma and

Dr. Deepak Verma

3. -- Entrepreneurship training 0+2



S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. ANN-601 Animal nutrition: energy and

protein

3+0 Dr. Daisy Rani, Dr.

V.K. Sharma

2. ANN 603 Feed Technology 1+1 Dr. V.K. Sharma

3. ANN-604 Feed conservation, storage and

quality control

2+2 Dr. Arun Sharma, Dr.

V.K. Sharma

2nd Semester

1. ANN-602 Animal nutrition: minerals,

vitamins and feed additives

3+1 Dr. Daisy Rani

2. ANN-605 Ruminant nutrition 2+1 Dr. V.K. Sharma

3. ANN-606 Non-ruminant nutrition 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch

4. ANN-609 Non-conventional feed stuffs and

toxic constituents in animal

feedstuffs

2+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch

5. ANN-705 Advanced techniques in nutrition

and research

1+2 Dr. V.K. Sharma

6. ANN-708 Nutrient and drug interaction 2+0 Dr. Daisy Rani

RESEARCH



S.

No.

Name Admission No. OGPA Title of Research Problem

1. Dr. Musrat

Mushtaq

V2012-30-005 7.22 Effect of dietary replacement of

protein with seabuckthorn leaves,

cake and pomace/fruit skin peeling

alone and in combination on the

performance of poultry broilers.

2. Dr. Kuber Sharma V2012-30-003 7.17 Evaluation of biological performance

of broilers fed Azolla (Azolla

pinnata) in feed.

3. Dr. Soney Priya V2013-30-003 8.3 Effect of malori (Rumax hastatus)

leaf extract on growth performance of

commercial broilers.


4. Dr. Surjeshwar

Sehgal

V2013-30-004 7.96 Nutrient sparing effect of exogenous

carbohydrates in corn soy based

diets in broiler chicken.

5. Dr. Arun Sharma V2013-40-001 --- Effect of feeding seabuckthorn fruit

residue (pomace) on nutrient

utilization and performance in goats.

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH: SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS

S.

No.

Title of Research

problem


1. Effect of dietary

replacement of

protein with

seabuckthorn leaves,

cake and

pomace/fruit skin

peeling alone and in

combination on the

performance of

poultry broilers.

The overall growth performance was not improved in respect of

gain in weight, feed intake and feed conversion ratio by using

seabuckthorn leaves, cake and pomace.

2. Evaluation of

biological

performance of

broilers fed Azolla

(Azolla pinnata) in

feed

Inclusion of azolla had significant effect on growth when

incorporated @5% in feed.

It also improved blood mineral profile of Ca. Mg, P, Fe and Zn.

Its feeding did not exert any antinutritional effect.

It can be used in broiler diets.

RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

S.

No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding

Agency

Budget

(In lacs)

Year of

start

Duration

1. Value chain on

seabuckthorn

Dr. V. K

Sharma

ICAR(

NAIP)

36,22,000 2008 2008-14

Summary of research finding during the year

a. Feeding of malori leaves also enhanced the growth of birds which was comparable to that of the

enzyme. Malori can be used @ 10% in broiler rations when it is available free-of cost and up to 6%

when cost of collection is taken into account, to save the feeding cost by 9.13 and 2.99%, respectively,

compared to the use of enzyme. Expenditure on feed can be decreased by 12 % by using malori leaves

@ 4% in laying hens’ feeds. It significantly increases the egg size.


Significant research achievements:

b. 1. Inclusion of Azolla (Azolla pinnata) a non-conventional feed resource to commercial broiler

birds had a significant (P>0.050 effect on its growth when azolla was incorporated in its diet at 5 per

cent level. 2.) Feeding of Azolla at 5% inclusion in the diet also improved the blood mineral profile

of the macro minerals namely calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus as well as micro mineral namely

Iron and Zinc. 3. The incorporation of Azolla to the broiler birds did not exhibit any anti nutritional

effect. 4.) The above results are encouraging for the farmers to incorporate Azolla in the diet of

broilers to reduce the cost of feeding which costs around 70 per cent to the total cost of production


c. Seabuckthorn by-products i.e. leaves, cake and pomace can be added in the rations of animals.

Seabuckthorn leaves can be added up to 6% in broiler rations. Its cake can be added up to 30% level.

When used up to 20% in layer rations the egg wt. egg production and egg mass increases. Higher

microbial population and better rumen metabolites were found in adult calves fed seabuckthorn cake

up to 50% in calf grower rations. Seabuckthorn cake can be used to obtain 40% of total protein in

milk rations. Seabuckthorn pomace can be added in broiler diets up to 20% level of CP replacement.

PUBLICATIONS

Research Papers published

i. Kumari M, Sharma, V. K. and Sharma, Arun 2013. Dietary effect of supplementation of

streptococci strains isolated from different sources in commercial broilers. Indian Journal of

Animal Nutrition. 30(3) 289:293.

ii. Katoch S, Sharma AK , Chahota R and Sharma KS, Marcovic Radmila, Radmila, Sefer D

2013. Performance of broiler chicken fed varied nutrient density diets supplemented with

direct fed microbial. Acta Veterinaria, Vol. 63 No. 5-6 Pp 643-653, Beogard, 2013.

iii. S. Chawla, S Katoch, B.G. Mane, V. K. Sharma and KS Sharma (2013). Carcass and meat

quality of broiler chicken supplemented with varying dose of Enterococcus faecium. Indian

Journal of Animal Nutrition, 2013, 30(2):179-183

iv. Shivani Katoch, Devesh Thakur, Arun Sharma & Alok Sharma (2013). Constraint analysis of

mountain Livestock rearing in Himachal Pradesh, India. Himachal Veterinary Journal, Vol

(6) PP128-131.

v. Devesh Thakur, B. G. Mane, Mahesh Chander, Alok Sharma and Shivani Katoch (2014).

Comparative Socio - economic profile and selling practices of mutton and chicken sellers. An

appraisal in Himachal Pradesh (India). Journal of Meat Science and Technology Vol 2(1):10-

15.

vi. Sharma, V.K. and Virender Singh. 2013. Value added animal feed products from

seabuckthorn. A publication under NAIP project.

Papers presented in conf. / symposium etc.

i. D Wadhwa, V. K. Sharma and Arun Sharma 2013. Effect of Malori leaf feeding on growth

performance of commercial broilers. Presented at 2nd National Conference of Indian Academy

of Nutrition - Health Interaction and Animal welfare, Held at SKAUST, Jammu, w.e.f. 19-21

Sep, 2013. (Won best presentation award)

ii. V. Sharma, V. K. Sharma, Arun Sharma and D Wadhwa. 2013. Effect of feeding complete

feed blocks on milk production in crossbred cattle. Presented at 2nd National conference of


Indian Academy of Nutrition - Health Interaction and Animal Welfare, held at SKAUST,

Jammu i.e. 19-21 Sep. 2013.

iii. D Wadhwa , V. K. Sharma and Arun Sharma, Malori (Rumex hastantus) Leaf Powder as an

Alternative to Antimitotic Production Promoter in Laying Hens from 14 to 17 Months of Age.

Presented at XX Annual Convention of ISVM & National Symposium on Emerging Challenges

& Opportunities in veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology for Improved Animal Health &

Productivity ' held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. November , 11-1-2013.

iv. Sonali Jana, Verma, K.B Sharma, D Wadhwa and R. Kumar. 2013. Effect of area specific

mineral mixture supplementation on mineral profile of anoestrus and prolonged post-partum

anoestrus crossbred cows. Presented at XXII Annual conference of Society of Animal

physiologists of India and national symposium on “Physiological and nutregenomic

intervention to augment food security and animal welfare” held at college of Veterinary Science

and Animal Husbandry, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya

Evum Go- Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura, w.e.f. 19-21 Nov 2013.

v. V.K. Sharma, D. Wadhwa and A. Sharma 2013. Effect of feeding seabuckthorn fruit residue

(cake) for efficient animal production. Presented at the 6th conference of the international

seabuckthorn association, on SBT - a fresh look at Technology, health and Environment"

organized by German Society for Seabuckthorn and wild fruit, Humboldt University , Berlin,

Potsdam, Germany , w.e.f. 14-17 Oct, 2013

vi. Stamen Redulovic, Radmila markovic, Banko petrujkic, Shivani Katoch Dragam sefer 2014.

Prebiotic - Modern strategy in growth stimulation of animals. 19th Annual Counselling of

Doctors of Veterinary Medicine of Republic OF SRPSKA (Bosnia and Herzegovina) with

international participation. Teslic, June 11-14, 2014.

vii. Jadhav, R.V., Kanan, A., Gulati, A., Bhar, R., Rajkumar, K., Mal. G., Sharma, V.K. and, Bhatt,

T.K. 2013. Effect of Cameelia sinensis seed saponins on in vitro rumen fermentation and

methane production at different concentrate roughage ratios. At second national conference on

interaction for optimum livestock production and human health organised by Indian academy

of vety. Nutrition animal health at SKAUST, Jammu, Sep. 19-21, 2013. (Won best presentation

award).

EXTENSION

S.

No.


lecture

No. of

traine

es

Teachers

From To


1. T.V. talk was got recorded on 5.5.14

& telecasted on 16-5-14, on topic

"pashu poshan mein santulan ahaar

ka mahatav arum usay ghar par tyar

karna"

1 N.A Dr. Daisy

Rani

2. Refresher course for technical & field

assistants of CSKHPKV, in

agriculture & Animal Husbandry,

entitled " Improving quality

utilization of poor quality roughages"

31-07-

2013

-- 1 30-35 Dr. Daisy

Rani


3. Lecture on "Animal feeding

strategies in natural calamity

situation" delivered on one- day

workshop on Animal Disaster

Management”

03-12-

2013

-- 1 45-50 Dr. Daisy

Rani

4. Lecture to RAWE students on "

Animal care under organic farming

“on 28.1.14 and 7.2.14

07-02-

2014

-- 2 35-40 Dr. Daisy

Rani

5.

Training of internship on two

different topic, 1.) Probiotic feeding

impregnation if pool quality

roughages and scientific rearing of

poultry & sheep.2.) Feeding of milk

replacers, formulation of complete

feed blocks for sheep & cattle by Dr.

Daisy Rani

-- -- 10 5-6

6. Prepared & submitted feeding

schedule of dog squad to deputing

Supdt. of Police in response to letter

no. 457 dated 17-10-13, crime, H.P.

by Dr. Daisy Rani.

19-10-

2013

--

Following lectures/demos were

delivered by Dr. Shivani Katoch:

1. Formulation of balanced feed for

optimizing productivity

04-09-

2013

04-09-

2013

1 40

2. Exposure visit of farmers of

Bharmour and Holi to Metabolic

Stall for feed manufacturing. Period

18-9-2013 18-9-

2013

1 50

3. Visit to feed processing unit and

dairy farm

4-2-2014 4-2-

2014

1 15

4. Feed and feeding practices for

poultry production.

11-02-

2014

11-02-

2014

1 15

Following lectures were delivered

by Dr. Vinod Sharma:

1. Concept of feeding live stock 27-09-

2013

28-09-

2013

3 30

2. Strategies for augmenting poultry

farming.

7-2-2014 7-2-

2014

1 15

3. Principal of feeding of Animals and

feeding pf new born calf." Farm

School Chauntra"

25-10-

2013

25-10-

2013

1 35

4. Scope and importance of dairy

farming in Lahaul valley/ Suitable

breeds of milch animals and their

management.


5. Animals welfare Training cum

health check-up camps Chamba (

H.P.) at Bhavanagar, Kothi, Kalpa ,

Tailling,

1 300

6. Economical Milk Production and

feeding process. Loser-2, Hansa-3 ,

Hull-4

Sep 2013 300

7. Refresher course for Technical and

Field Assistants

2 20

8. Attended camp with Mobile

Diagnostic Van at Bir & Kandwari

Following lectures were delivered

by Dr. V.K. Sharma:

1. Principles of Animal Nutrition and

economical feeding of different

species of livestock

30.7.13,

3.2.14 &

11.2.14

2. Feed and feeding practices for

poultry production.

7.8.13

3. 2 days consultancy visit to Saliana

go-shala for improved feeding

strategies to cows for maintenance

and milk production of go-shala.

Radio talk/ TV Telecast

T.V talk was got recorded on 5-5-2014 & telecasted on 16-5-2014, on topic, "pashu poshan

mein santulit ahaar ka mahatav aur usey ghar par tyar karna".

Other extension outreach activities

PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGSETC.


1. 6.9.14 The soy trade mission, organised by

U.S. Soybean Expert Council at

Hotel Taj, Gateway, Vijaywada.

Dr. V.K. Sharma

2. 21-22.2.14 Annual workshop of NAIP

Component 2, HELD AT New Delhi

Dr. V.K. Sharma

3. 11-13.11.13 XX Annual Convention and national

symposium of Indian society of

Vety. Immunology and

biotechnology, at COVAS,

Palampur.

Dr. V.K.Sharma, Dr.

Daisy Rani.


4. 14-18.10.13 International seabuckthorn

association at Germany

Dr. V.K. Sharma

5. 6.10.13 CMU, CAC and CIC workshop

meeting at Kukumseri.

Dr. V.K. Sharma

6. 19-21.11.13 2nd National conference of Indian

academy of veterinary nutrition and

animal health held at SKAUST,

Jammu.

Dr. V.K. Sharma and

Dr. Daisy Rani

VETERINARY ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION

The department of Veterinary Anatomy was created along with the starting of the college in

1986. The Masters Programme (M.V.Sc) was started in 1992-93 and seven (7) students completed

their M.V.Sc. degree. Doctoral programme was also started in the 2nd Semester of 2003-04 and two

(2) students completed their Ph.D. degree.

The department has many facilities like trinocular microscope with digital photographic

assembly, cryostat, CCTV, LCD projector and digital camera and all the instruments required for

gross, histological and embryological research (like cadaver injector, bone-cutting machine, deep

fridge, microtome, incubator etc.).

The department completed two research projects (one of one year duration on wound healing

properties of two herbal drugs in 1992 and another ICAR Adhoc Project on “Effect of the season on

the male genital system and pineal gland of Gaddi sheep and Gaddi goat” during 2003-2006).

The department conducted two conferences (in 1995 and 2003) and two refresher courses

(one short course of 10 days in 1999 and one of 21 days in 2002).

TEACHING


Semester I

S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1 VAN-111 Vety. Gross Anatomy –I

(Osteology, Arthrology &

Biomechanics)

1+2 Dr. R.L.Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

2 VAN-211 Vety. Histology & Embryology 2+2 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Dr. R.L.Bhardwaj

Semester II

S.

No.

Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1 VAN-121 Vety. Gross Anatomy-II

(Myology, Neurology,

Angiology & Aesthesiology)


Dr. Rajesh Rajput

2 VAN-221

Vety. Splanchnology & Applied

Anatomy


Dr. Rajesh Rajput



Semester I

S.

No.

Courses

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1. VAN-601 Comparative osteology and

arthrology

1+2 Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

2 VAN-605 Theory and practice of histological

and histochemical Techniques

1+2 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj

3. VAN-606 General histology and

ultrastructure


Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj

4. VAN-699 Master research 0+10 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

5. VAN-701 Myology, Angiology Neurology

and Aesthesiology of Equine and

Porcine


Dr. Rajesh Rajput

6 VAN-703 Avian Anatomy 1+2 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj

7 VAN-705 Endocrine Anatomy 2+1 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj

8 VAN-799 Doctoral Research 0+4 Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj

Semester II

S.

No.

Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1. VAN-605 Theory and practice of

Histological and Histo-chemical

Techniques

1+2 Dr. R.L Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

2. VAN-699 Master Research 0+10 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

3. VAN-799 Doctoral Research 0+15 Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj

RESEARCH

Generally in mules the spermatogenesis does not advance beyond spermatocytes. In the

present study, comparative and morphometric evaluation was done on the testis of mule and donkey

of Himalayan region. It was observed that the mules had seminiferous tubules of smaller diameter

with the mean value of 237.95+6.27 µm. The germ cells in mule’s testis showed that spermatogonia

did not mature beyond spermatocyte stage, therefore no mature spermatozoa found on the apical

surface of Sertoli cells and in the lumen of seminiferous tubules. The mean number (8.30+0.82) of

Leydig cells in mules was significantly lower (16.0+0.88) than that of donkeys. The nuclear diameter

and cellular diameter of Leydig cell were significantly higher in donkey than the mule. However, the

mean Sertoli cells per seminiferous tubules in the testis of mule and donkey didn’t differ significantly.

The data in the study suggested that the lower number of Leydig cells could be the reason, that

seminiferous tubule could not sustain complete spermatogenesis in mule.

Gross anatomical and biometrical studies were conducted on the testes and epididymis of hill

horse. Testes were nearly ovoid. The rights testis was longer, thicker and heavier but less wide and

less voluminous than the left testis. The right epididymis was longer, wider and more voluminous

than the left one. Head of the left epididymis was longer and wider in proximal, middle and distal


parts then the left one where as the later was thicker at proximal and middle parts but thinner at distal

ports. Tail of the right epididymis was longer, wider and thicker than the left epididymis

Histomorphological feature of testes were studied in ten apparently healthy Chamurthi horses.

The testes were surrounded by visceral layer of tunica vaginalis consisting of mesothelium and

connective tissue which blended with tunica albuginea. The capsule was thicker in the right testis

than the left one. The seminiferous tubules were tortuous, two ended loops and were lined by stratified

epithelium consisting of Sertoli and spermatogenic cells. The interstitial tissue was present between

seminiferous tubules and consisted of loose connective tissue network, blood vessels and lymph

vessels, collagen, reticular fibers and Leydig cells. The diameter of Leydig cell was recorded more

in right testis than the left one.

Blood biochemical and enzyme profile of 10 apparently healthy hill horses (approximately 3

to 3.5 years of age) was investigated. The blood was collected in heparinized tubes and plasma was

separated. The concentration of blood biochemicals-total proteins, albumin, cholesterol, glucose,

creatinine, triglycerides, total bilirubin and BUN was 8.54 + 0.44 g/d1, 3.09 + 10 g/d1, 98.84 + 10.27

mg/d1, 76.21 + 4.58mg/d1, 1.17+081mg/dl, 116.09+6.49mg/d1, 0.71+0.08 mg/d1 and 55.55+5.34/d1

respectively. The concentration of enzymes AST, ALT and LDH in blood plasma of hill horses was

234.5+14.15 µ/l, 41.92+4.03 µ/l and 317.86+38.19 µ/l respectively. The mean concentration of

glucose and cholesterol was comparable to that of Kathiawari horses. The means concentration of

total proteins and ALT was higher where as that of albumin and LDH were less than those of

Kathiawari horses.

The margin of the oval obturator foramen was contributed mainly by ischium and same part

by pubis. The acetabulum was smaller and deeper. The ilum, ischium and pubis contributed in the

formation of acetabulum. Acetabulum had articular and deeper non-articular area. The articular part

contributed by pubic bone was separated from the rest of articular part contributed by ilum and

ischium bones due to the presence of caudo-medial acetabular and cranio-medial notches.

Postgraduate Research

Ongoing master’s Programme

Ongoing Doctoral Programme

S. No. Name Admission

No

OGPA Title of Research Problem

1 Dr. Shabir Ahmad

Malik

V-2012-30-

020

6.96 Anatomical Studies on

oesophagus and stomach of

Gaddi sheep.

S. No. Name Admission

No


1 Parul Shukla V-40-12-

001

8.24 Study on prenatal development of

testes and epididymis in Gaddi

Sheep

2 Raheeqa Rizvi V-40-12-

002

8.13 Study on prenatal development of

liver in Gaddi Sheep

3 Virender Pathak V-40-12-

003

8.57 Gross histological and

histochemical studies on the

respiratory system of Gaddi Sheep


PUBLICATIONS

Papers published i. Shukla P, Bhardwaj R.L. and Rajput Rajesh. 2013 Histomorphology and micrometry of testis

of Chamurthi horse. Indian journal of Veterinary anatomy. 25(1): 36-38 NAAS(1076) 3.5

2012

ii. Shukla P, Bhardwaj R.L., Rajput Rajesh and Kumar R. 2013. Gross anatomy and biometry of

testis and epididymis of hill horses. Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6(1): 132-138 ISSN 2320-

0219.

iii. Rajesh Rajput and Bhardwaj RL. 2013. Morphometrical studies on the acetabulum obturator

foramen of Yak (Bos grunniens). Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1)139-141 ISSN 2320-0219

iv. Shukla P, Bhardwaj RL, Rajput Rajesh and Kumar R. 2013. Blood profile of macro and micro

minerals of hill horses. Himachal veterinary Journal. 6(1): 163-167. ISSN 2320-0219.

v. Shukla P, Bhardwaj RL, Rajput Rajesh and Kumar R.2013. Blood biochemical and enzyme

of hill horses. Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6(1): 168-173. ISSN 2320-0219.

vi. Pathak V, Andleeb Shiekh, Rajput Rajesh, Bhardwaj RL and Sharma, Arvind. 2013.

Morphometric and histological observations on the testis of mule and donkey of Himalayan

region. Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy.25 (2):99-101. NAAS (1066) 3.5 2012

Papers submitted for publication:

i. Study of the angioarchitecture of the caprine reproductive organs with special reference to

anastomosis of the utero-ovarian arteries. Rajput Rajesh,

ii. Bhardwaj RL and Pathak V. Indian Journal of small Ruminants.

VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterinary Physiology came into existence in 1986 as a constituent

department of the college. The primary mandate of the department is to impart training to

undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of veterinary physiology, besides research in

frontier areas and extension education. Since 1992-1993 Master’s programme is in operation in the

department and Doctorate programme was also approved in the year 2010. In the year 2011,

Department of Veterinary Biochemistry was merged with Veterinary Physiology and Department

was renamed as Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry.

During last 25 years Department has carried out pioneering work in the field of migratory

sheep and goat, mineral physiology and hemato-biochemical studies on animal species of Himachal

Pradesh. In the process department completed three externally funded research projects, besides

faculty participation in four externally funded projects of other departments. At present three research

projects viz. AICRP on "Improvement of feed resources and nutrient utilization for raising animal

production", DBT project on “Identification of acute phase proteins as biomarkers in sub-clinical

bovine mastitis” and RKVY project on “Augmenting diagnostic facilities for capacity building for

effecting diseases diagnosis in state of Himachal Pradesh” are in operation in the department.

Department has established modern laboratory for analysis of macro and micro minerals and

blood biochemical. Department is carrying out extension activities not only during Kisan Mela and

Vet Fair but is also carrying out research trials at field level and is in regular touch with farmers of

the state for suggesting various measures to augment production and reproduction of their livestock.


TEACHING

The following undergraduate and postgraduate courses were taught during first and second

semester of the academic year 2013-2014:


S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. VPB-111 Veterinary Physiology -I 2+1 Dr R Kumar,

Dr MS Verma

2. VPB-112 General Veterinary

Biochemistry

1+1 Dr Naresh Kumar,

Dr Geetanjali Singh

3. VLD-411 Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry & Lab

Diagnosis -I

0+1 Dr Geetanjali Singh

4. VBC-411 (Old

course)

Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry

2+1 Dr Geetanjali Singh,

Dr Naresh Kumar

5. ORT-111 Orientation 1+0

(NC)

Dr R Kumar

6. Study Circle 0+2

(NC)

Dr KB Sharma

2nd Semester

1. VPB-122 Veterinary Intermediate

Metabolism


Dr Geetanjali Singh

2. VPB-221 Veterinary Physiology –III 3+1 Dr KB Sharma,

Dr R Kumar

3. VPB-321 Animal Biotechnology 2+1 Dr Geetanjali Singh,

Dr Subhash Verma,

Dr NK Vasisht

4. VLD-421

(OLD

COURSE)

Veterinary Lab Diagnosis 0+2 Dr Geetanjali Singh

5. Study Circle 0+2

(NC)

Dr KB Sharma


S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. VPY-602 Cardiovascular & Resp. Physiology 2+1 Dr R Kumar, Dr

KB Sharma

2. VPY-605 Vitamins & Minerals in Anim.

Physiology

2+1 Dr KB Sharma, Dr

R Kumar

3. VPY-606 Physiology of Animal

Reproduction

2+1 Dr KB Sharma,

Dr R Kumar

4. VPY-610 Research technique In Vety.

Physiology

0+2 Dr MS Verma

5. VPY–691 Masters’ Seminar 1+0 Dr R Kumar


6. VBC–691 Masters’ Seminar 1+0 Dr Geetanjali Singh

7. VBC–602 Techniques in Biochemistry 0+2 Dr Geetanjali Singh

8. VBC-610 Clinical biochemistry of animals 2+0 Dr Geetanjali Singh

2nd Semester

1. VPY-603 Renal Physiology & Body Fluid

dynamics

2+1 Dr R Kumar, Dr

KB Sharma

2. VPY-606 Physiology of Animal

Reproduction

2+1 Dr KB Sharma,

Dr R Kumar

3. VBC–607 Metabolism-II: Nucleic acids &

amino acids


Dr Geetanjali Singh

4. VPY-651 Environmental Physiology 2+1 Dr KB Sharma

RESEARCH



S.

No.


1. Dr Shruti Sharma V-2013-30-10 6.49 Studies on fluid, electrolyte & acid-

base imbalance in diarrheic calves

2. Dr Sumit Chandel V-2013-30-11 6.04 Study on expression of antimicrobial

proteins in bovine milk


S.

No.

Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements

1. Studies on fluid, electrolyte & acid-base

imbalance in diarrheic calves

In progress

2. Study on expression of antimicrobial

proteins in bovine milk

In progress

RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS Following research projects were in operation during the year 2013-2014:

S.

No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding

Agency

Budget

(In

lacs)

Year

of

start

Dura

tion

1. AICRP on "Improvement of

feed resources and nutrient

utilization for raising animal

production"

Dr KB Sharma ICAR 14.07

Lacs

1-04-

2004


2. DBT project

“Identification of acute phase

proteins as biomarkers in sub-

clinical bovine mastitis.

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

DBT,

Ministry of

Science and

Technology

, Govt. of

India

30.09

Lacs

2011

3

years

3. RKVY project on

“Augmenting diagnostic

facilities for capacity building

for effecting diseases

diagnosis in state of Himachal

Pradesh”

Dr R Kumar RKVY 17.17

Lacs

2013 1

year


a. AICRP on "Improvement of feed resources and nutrient utilization for raising animal

production”

In a study on Strategic supplementation of limiting nutrients on growth responses in cattle,

investigations were conducted on 20 crossbred calves reared indoor in livestock farm of CSKHPKV,

Palampur. They were divided into 4 groups having 5 calves each ranging from 82.6 to 84 kg body

weight with an average body weight of 83.3 kg.

They were reared for 35 days and their body weights were recorded after every 15 days.

During the last 5 days, a digestibility cum metabolic trial was conducted. The animals were fed iso-

proteinous and iso-energetic diets as per BIS standards. They were fed calf grower ration, wheat straw

and locally available green grass. Group 1st was kept as control group and other three were kept under

treatment. The treatment groups were strategically supplemented with limiting nutrients and

following parameters were recorded (Weekly body weight, and rumen (NH3 nitrogen, total VFA).

During digestibility trial total feed intake and faeces and urine excreted was recorded daily for a

period of five days. They were fed as per the following experimental plan:

S.N. Groups n Avg. Body

weight

Limiting nutrients

1. Control 5 84 Wheat Straw + CGR (Normal)

2. Treatment-1 5 84 Wheat Straw (Treated) + CGR (Normal)

3. Treatment -2 5 84 Wheat Straw + CGR (Treated)

4. Treatment-3 5 84 Wheat Straw (Treated) + CGR (Treated)

CGR= Calf grower ration, Wheat Straw treated= treated with molasses and urea

CGR treated = Cakes treated with formaldehyde (by pass protein

In previous experiment conducted during 2012-13 it was observed that feeding treated wheat straw

did not affect the growth performance of calves, despite same amount of dry matter consumption.

The animals of group-III showed significantly the highest gain in weight. Similarly during this

experiment the gain in weight of Group-III was the highest. In the metabolism cum digestibly trial

conducted, it was observed that this group showed significantly higher digestibility coefficient of

DM, CF, CP and NFE. However there was no significant difference in the digestibility of EE. Also

the digestibility coefficient of DM, CF, CP and NFE were also significantly higher than that of the

control, in group-IV animals. Group-III calves consumed numerically less DM on % body weight

basis and gained the highest body weight during 5 days collection period of digestibility trial. No

significant difference was observed in rumen ammonia nitrogen and total volatile fatty acid

concentration amongst the groups. It means that the best growth performance of calves of G-III

despite less DM intake was due to better availability of nutrients as evidenced by high digestibility

of nutrients. It could be concluded that feeding protected protein to the growing calves is more

advantageous than that of feeding either urea-molasses treated wheat straw with concentrated or


feeding treated wheat straw with protected proteins. Therefore only protected protein feeding with

normal wheat straw and available green forages can support good growth of calves.

b. DBT project “Identification of acute phase proteins as biomarkers in sub-clinical bovine

mastitis.

In this project, the potential biomarkers of mastitis in cows were investigated. These

biomarkers are acute phase proteins which appear early in an inflammation. The suitability of SAA

as specific intra-mammary biomarker appearing in subclinical mastitis was ascertained in this study.

It was found that presence of SAA transcript in the milk was associated with the presence of

pathogenic bacteria and increased somatic cell count. Further in this study serum amyloid A gene

was successfully cloned n pET 22 b (+) vector. The cloning of gene in expression vector will facilitate

the production of recombinant serum amyloid A protein, which otherwise is difficult to purify from

the milk sample, as it contains hundreds of proteins and peptides. The recombinant serum amyloid A

protein will be used to raise antibodies in a suitable host animal. The antibodies will be purified and

these will form the first stepping stone for the development of a diagnostic kit. These antibodies

conjugated with a colour developing reagent will diagnose subclinical mastitis with an appearance of

a colour after binding to serum amyloid A protein. This will form a quick and reliable method for

diagnosis of subclinical mastitis, which is bereft of clinical symptoms and is only diagnosed when

clinical form sets in and damages the udder. .

c. RKVY project on “Augmenting diagnostic facilities for capacity building for effecting

diseases diagnosis in state of Himachal Pradesh”

During the period under report six trainings were conducted on laboratory diagnosis for

Veterinary Pharmacists of Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh in

which 65 Veterinary Pharmacists were imparted training. A training manual was also prepared by the

department which was given to each of the trainees along with a diagnostic kit comprising of all the

essential laboratory equipments required for basic blood and urine tests.

PUBLICATIONS


i. R Kumar, P K Dogra, M S Verma, K B Sharma, Bharti Chadha and Naresh Kumar (2013).

Climatic stress indicators and mitigation strategies in dairy animals of Palampur region,

Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J Agri. Research 39 (1): 86-89.

ii. Dipak Banerjee, Ramesh C Upadhyay, U B Chaudhary, R Kumar, S V Singh, Asutosh Jagan

Mohanrao, Shamik Polley, Ayan Mukherjee, Tapan K Das and Sachinandan De (2013).

Seasonal variation in expression pattern of gens under HSP70 family in heat stressed cold

adapted goats. Cell source and Chaperones. DOI 10.1007/s12192-013-0469-0.

iii. Isha Bais, K B Sharma, M S Verma and R Kumar (2013) Physiological plasma mineral profile

of growing crossbred heifers. Himachal J of Agricultural Research 39 (2): 168-172.

iv. Geetanjali Singh and Bishrutee Bhardwaj (2013). Biochemical changes in bovine milk during

subclinical mastitis. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 39(1) : 90-93

Papers presented in conferences / symposium etc.

i. Jana Sonali, Verma M S, Sharma K B, Dogra P K and Kumar R (2013) Improvement in

reproductive status of crossbred cows consequent to supplementation of area specific mineral

mixture. Paper presented at XXII Annual Conference of SAPI and National Symposium, held

at DUVASU, Mathura on Nov. 19-21, 2013.

ii. Jana Sonali, Verma M S, Sharma K B, Wadhwa D and Kumar R (2013) Effect of area specific

mineral mixture supplementation on mineral profile of anoestrus and prolonged post-partum

anoestrus crossbred cows. Paper presented at XXII Annual Conference of SAPI and National

Symposium, held at DUVASU, Mathura on Nov. 19-21, 2013.


iii. Invited Guest Lecture by Dr R Kumar on Veterinary Physiology – Paradigms of

undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Delivered at XXII Annual Conference of SAPI and

National Symposium, held at DUVASU, Mathura on Nov. 19-21, 2013.

iv. Geetanjali Singh and Bishrutee Bhardwaj (2013). Replacing conventional methods of bovine

subclinical mastitis with biomarker assay in National Symposium on ‘Emerging Challenges

and opportunities in Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology for improved animal health

and productivity’ from 10-13 November 2013 at CSKHPKV Palampur (Oral paper)

v. Shweta Sharma, Geetanjali Singh, Shailja Katoch, Vishal Dhiman, Rajesh Chahota, Mandeep

Sharma and Subhash Verma (2013). Quantification of milk immunoglobulins in Pahari and

Jersey cross cattle in National Symposium on ‘Emerging Challenges and opportunities in

Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology for improved animal health and productivity’

from 10-13 November 2013 at CSKHPKV, Palampur

vi. Bishrutee Bhardwaj and Geetanjali Singh (2013). Assessment of common methods of

diagnosis of bovine subclinical mastitis revealed poor correlation in National Symposium on

‘Emerging Challenges and opportunities in Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology for

improved animal health and productivity’ from 10-13 November 2013 at CSKHPKV

Palampur (Poster presentation)

Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins

Training handbook on Common Laboratory Diagnostic Techniques for Veterinary

Pharmacists Compiled & Edited by: Dr. MS Verma and Dr. R Kumar

Subhash Verma and Geetanjali Singh contributed Book chapter ‘Tetanus” in book titled

‘Zoonoses: Bacterial Diseases’ 2014 Published by Dayal publishing House, New Delhi

Geetanjali Singh Co-authored a book titled ‘Indigenous ‘Desi Pahari’ cow of Himachal

Pradesh’, 2014 published by University Press CSK HPKV Palampur

EXTENSION

Trainings organized w.e.f July 2013 - June 2014: Six Trainings (6 days duration) organized

for veterinary pharmacists (65) under RKVY sponsored project.

S.

No.


lecture

No. of

trainees

Teachers

From To


1. Vety. Pharmacists training in

Lab. Diagnostic techniques

under RKVY sponsored

project.

25-

11-

2013

30-

11-

2013

5 8 Dr MS Verma

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Dr Naresh

Kumar




project.

16-

12-

2013

21-

12-

2013

5 10 Dr MS Verma

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Dr Naresh

Kumar




project

06-

01-

2014

11-

01-

2014

5 10 Dr MS Verma

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Dr Naresh

Kumar




project

03-

02-

2014

08-

02-

2014

5 10 Dr MS Verma

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Dr Naresh

Kumar





project

24-

02-

2014

01-

03-

2014

5 14 Dr MS Verma

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Dr Naresh

Kumar




project

10-

03-

2014

15-

03-

2014

5 13 Dr MS Verma

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Dr Naresh

Kumar


The department faculty participated in following workshops/ conferences, trainings during

the year 2013-2014:


1. 30 Jan 2014- 31

March 2014

Two months training in the field of

“Biomolecules” in the University of

Queensland, Brisbane

Dr Geetanjali Singh

2. 10-13 November

2013

National symposium on ‘Emerging

Challenges and opportunities in

Veterinary Immunology and

Biotechnology for improved animal

health and productivity’ at

CSKHPKV Palampur

Dr Geetanjali Singh,

Dr MS Verma

3. 3 Dec. 2013 One day workshop on Animal

disaster management at COVAS,

Palampur

Dr Geetanjali Singh,

Dr MS Verma

4. November 16, 2013 Consultation workshop on Climate

change & Agriculture in Himachal

Pradesh at Shimla

Dr R Kumar

5. November 19-21,

2013.

XXII Annual Conference of Society

of Animal Physiologists of India and

National Symposium on

Physiological and Nutri-Genomic

Interventions to Augment Food

Security and Animal Welfare held at

Mathura

Dr R Kumar, Dr MS

Verma

WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED

Six RKVY sponsored “Refresher Trainings to Veterinary Pharmacists on Common

Laboratory Diagnostic Techniques” were conducted by the department during the period

under report.

North Zone Veterinary Physiology Quiz competition was organized by the department on 26th

October 2013 in which four teams from different Veterinary colleges of the North

participated.

Department organized one day workshop on "Animal Disaster Management" in collaboration

with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) & World Society for the

Protection of Animals (WSPA) on December 03, 2013.


VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The department of Veterinary Microbiology was one of the six composite departments that

were initially established to start the Veterinary College in July 1986. The department had four major

disciplines at that time i.e. Vety. Microbiology & Immunology, Vety. Pathology, Vety. Parasitology

and Vety. Epidemiology and Public Health. Later on, following four independent departments were

created w.e.f. 1.7.1991.

Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology

Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology

Veterinary Pathology

Veterinary Parasitology

Since 1992, this department attained the status of a post-graduate department to the M.V.Sc. level

and from 2005 to the Ph.D. level.

The main objectives of the department are to impart training to undergraduate (B.V.Sc. &

A.H.) as well as postgraduate students in the field of Veterinary Microbiology that comprises general

and systematic studies of microbes, their immunological and biotechnological studies, experimental

animal studies and prevention and control of infectious agents. The department has established

bacteriological, mycological, virological and biotechnological laboratories with the installation of

state-of-the-art equipments for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as research.

Whereas, UG teaching is carried out strictly as per VCI curriculum, PG teaching and research is

planned according to the priority research areas of the State. Till this year, 34 M.V.Sc. and one PhD

students have completed their degrees in Veterinary Microbiology and at present two PhD students

are pursuing the programmes.

The disease investigation laboratory of the department concentrates on animal disease

outbreaks of various infectious diseases/ conditions in field. We establish the etiology of the disease,

perform CST against infectious agents and suggest the treatment, prevention and control measures to

contain the disease(s). The department also provides consultancy services to the farmers of the State

in terms of prevention and control of infectious disease(s) for economical dairy, poultry, fisheries and

rabbitory.

In research, the department has completed many research projects from reputed agencies like

USDA, DBT, DST, NATP, ICAR, NAIP and Dabur Ayurvet Pvt. Limited. The department has also

carried out pioneer research work on Pasteurella, Chlamydia and Fish diseases. During the reporting

period 4 research projects were in progress in the department- Two being funded by ICAR and two

by HP State Government (under RKVY). One permanent animal disease investigation scheme from

the State Government is also running in the department.

TEACHING

Undergraduates Courses

S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. VMC-211 General Veterinary

Microbiology

1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Prasenjit

Dhar & Mandeep Sharma

2. VMC-311 Systematic Veterinary

Bacteriology & Mycology

2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma, Aneesh

Thakur & Mandeep Sharma

3. VLD-511*) Vety. Lab. Diagnosis-II 0+2 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar& K.B. Nagal

4. Diagnostic Study Circle (for 2nd year) - Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Dr.

Rajesh Chahota

5. Tracking Programme on Fish Disease (for 3rd

year)

- Drs. Prasenjit Dhar& K.B. Nagal


2nd Semester

1. VMC-221 Veterinary Immunology &

Serology

1+1

Drs. Aneesh Thakur, Subhash

Verma & Mandeep Sharma

2. VMC-321 Systematic Veterinary

Virology

2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar, Rajesh

Chahota & K.B. Nagal

3. VLD-421* Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry and Lab.

Diagnosis-II

0+2

Drs. Rajesh Chahota & K.B.

Nagal

4. VLD-421* (Old Course Vety. Lab.

Diagnosis-I

0+2 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & K.B. Nagal

5. Compulsory Internship Programme - Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep

Sharma

6. Diagnostic Study Circle (for 2rd year) - Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Rajesh

Chahota

7. Tracking Programme on Fish Disease (3rd year) - Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Subhash

Verma


S.

No.


Hrs.

Instructors

M.V. Sc. Courses (Ist Semester)

1. VMC-601 Bacteriology-I 3+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma &

Subhash Verma

2. VMC-603 Veterinary Mycology 1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Subhash


3. VMC-604 General Virology 2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Rajesh

Chahota

4. VMC-606 Principles of Immunology 2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep

Sharma

5. VMC-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep

Sharma

6. VMC-699 Masters’ Research 20 Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep

Sharma

M.V. Sc. Courses (2nd Semester)

1. VMC-602 Bacteriology-II 3+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma, Subhash

Verma & Aneesh Thakur

2. VMC-605 Systematic Animal Virology 3+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep

Sharma

3. VMC-609 Techniques in Microbiology

& Immunology

0+3 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Subhash


4. VMC-607 Vaccinology 2+0 Drs. Subhash Verma & Rajesh

Chahota

5. VMC-608 Diagnostics of Infectious

Diseases

1+2 Drs. Rajesh Chahota &

AneeshThakur

6. VMC-603 Veterinary Mycology 1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Mandeep

Sharma & Subhash Verma

7. VMC-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Drs. PrasenjitDhar

Ph. D. Courses (Ist Semester)

1. VMC-701 Advances in Bacteriology 2+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma, Subhash

Verma & AneeeshThakur


2. VMC-706 Advances in Virology 2+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Rajesh

Chahota

3. VMC-712 Advances in Cellular

Immunology

2+1 Drs Subhash Verma & Mandeep

Sharma

4. VMC-714 Advances in Vaccinology 2+0 Drs. Rajesh Chahota & Mandeep

Sharma

5. VMC-791 Doctoral Seminar-I 1+0 Dr. Mandeep Sharma

Ph. D. Courses (2nd Semester)

1. VMC-702 Advances in Mycology 2+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota & Mandeep

Sharma

2. VMC-703 Bacterial Genetics 2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep

Sharma

3. VMC-704 Microbial Toxins 2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep

Sharma

4. VMC-711 Molecular Immunology 2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma, Rajesh

Chahota & Mandeep Sharma

5. VMC-792 Doctoral Seminar-II 1+0 Dr. Mandeep Sharma

RESEARCH


Ongoing master’s Programme


Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements

S.

No.


1. “Investigations on acidic

serine proteaseV2 (AprV2) of

Dichelobacternodosus as a

potential vaccine candidate

against virulent foot rot”.

Primers for AprV2 gene were designed and AprV2 gene was

amplified with Pfu polymerase

Cloning of AprV2 gene was done in pet22b vector.

Expression of the AprV2 gene work is in progress.

S.

No

Name Admission No Major

advisor

Title of Research Problem

1. Amitoz Kour

V-2012-30-010 Dr. Subhash

Verma

Development of latex Agglutination

Test(s) against Pasteurella

multocida”.

S.

No

Name Admission No Major

advisor

Title of Research Problem

1. Asim Wani V-2011-40-001 Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

“Investigations on acidic serine

proteaseV2 (AprV2) of

Dichelobacternodosus as a potential

vaccine candidate against virulent foot

rot”.

2. Shailja Katoch

V-2012-40-006

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

Cellular, immunological and

molecular responses against

Pasteurella multocida in calves


2. Cellular, immunological and

molecular responses against

Pasteurella multocida in

calves

Selection of the isolate for the research and its

confirmation by conventional bacteriological and

biochemical methods and by molecular methods done

Formalin killed alum adjuvant vaccine for HS

procured from Indian Immunologicals for the research

work

Pilot study conducted to standardize the challenge

dose of P. multocida in calves

ELISA to study the humoral response was

standardized.

3. Development of latex

Agglutination Test(s) against

Pasteurella multocida”.

The sensitised latex beads (SLB) with polyclonal sera

against WCL were tested in agglutination assay

against WCL, OMP(s), LPS and capsular antigens of

both strains. All these tests showed agglutination

within 60 seconds.

Cross reaction was seen with WCL and OMP(s)

between both types of P. multocida.

The specificity of SLB was also checked by

agglutinating the particles with prepared antigens of

other bacteria like E. coli, S. aureus, A. lignieresii and

P. aeruginosa which showed no agglutination with

latex beads.

SLB were also tested by reacting them with nasal

swabs from healthy as well as infected animal giving

no agglutination. Nasal swabs of infected animals

were then streaked on BA and suspected colonies

suspended in PBS when agglutinated with SLB

showed agglutination.

Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.

Title of Project PI Funding

Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1 “All India Network Programme

on H.S.” (ICAR-303-40)

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR 26.50 Lac 2001 Still

continuing

2 Establishment of Diseases

Research Lab. at Palampur,

Sero-prevalence of Brucellosis

and establishment of Small lab.

Animal House

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

State

Research

Scheme

0.22 (TA

&

contingenc

y)

1980 Continuous

Scheme

3 “Strengthening of animal

disease investigation

laboratory”.

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

RKVY 75.00 lacs 2012 One Time

grant

4. “Characterization of Pahari

cow and its products for

potential benefits”

Dr. Subhash

Verma

RKVY 40.00 lacs 2012 2 Years

5 Collaborative center for

Veterinary Type Culture

Collection (VTCC) at

Palampur

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR 5 Lac 2010 Continuous

Scheme



During the year starting from July 2013 to June 2014, a total of 782 clinical samples from

different species of animals were microbiologically processed. The microbes that accrued from the

samples were identified; confirmed biochemically and the drug sensitivity results were conveyed to

the concerned quarters. Besides the animal samples, 180 samples from humans were also processed.

Additionally 14 disease outbreaks were attended and also 46 serum samples were tested for

chlamydiosis, brucellosis, PPR and other diseases.

During comparison of HS saponified and Oil Adjuvinated Vaccine (OAV), calves were

vaccinated with both vaccines and serum samples were collected for 9 months. Passive mouse

protection assay was performed with 3, 6 and 9 months serum. Immunity was detected up to 6 months

period.

TLR gene expression study was carried out in lung tissue of mice challenged with P.

multocida In-vivo pathogenicity study of P. multocida. The gene expression of TLR2 and TLR4 were

down-regulated (normalized fold expression value 0.82078 & 0.27796 respectively) in mice

challenged with capsular type B as compared to capsular type A ( normalized fold expression value

1), while for MyD88 the gene expression was down-regulated for capsular type B (normalized

expression value 0.03554) compared to capsular type A (normalized expression value 2).

Expression of three different cytokines (INF-ƴ, IL-4 & IL-10) was carried out in cDNA

prepared from the lung tissue collected at 3 hr, 9 hr and 24 hr post-inoculation. β-Actin and GAPDH

gene was used as housekeeping gene. These cytokines did not expressed in mice lung tissue.

PUBLICATIONS

i. Thakur A, Riber U, Davis WC, Jungersen G. Increasing the ex vivo antigen-specific IFN-γ

production in subpopulations of T cells and NKp46+ cells by anti-CD28, anti-CD49d and

recombinant IL-12 costimulation in cattle vaccinated with recombinant proteins from

Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. Vet. Immunol. Immunopathol. 2013. 155:

276-283.

ii. Thakur A, Aagaard C, Stockmarr A, Andersen P, Jungersen G. Cell-mediated and humoral

immune responses after immunization of calves with recombinant multi-antigenic MAP

subunit vaccine at different ages. Clin. Vaccine Immunol. 2013. 20: 551-558.

iii. Hirohito Ogawa, Rajesh Chahota, Kenji Ohya, Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi, and Hideto Fukushi

(2013) Relatedness between host species and genotype of beak and feather disease virus

suggesting possible interspecies cross infection during bird trade. J. Vet. Med. Sci. 75(4): 503–

507.

iv. Katoch S., Chahota, R., Sharma K. S. Markovic Radmila, Sefer, D. (2013). Performance of

broiler chicken fed varied nutrient density diets supplemented with direct fed microbes. Acta

Veterinaria (Beograd) 63(5-6): 643-53.

v. Brijesh Bhardwaj, Rajesh Chahota, Shilpi Gupta, Pravesh Kumar Bhatia, Subhash Verma and

Mandeep Sharma (2013) Microbiological Investigation of Microflora Associated with

Reproductive Tract Disorders of Ruminants in Himachal Pradesh. Ind. Vet. Journal. 90(7):30-

32.

vi. Shalmali, A. K. Panda &Subhash Verma (2013) Eschericia coli- A to Z review. Himachal

Veterinary Journal Vol 6 (1):66-78.

vii. Vijay Kumar and Prasenjit Dhar. (2013) Diagnosis and Management of Ruptured Urinary

Bladder by Laparoscopy in a Rhesus Macaque (Macacamullata). Indian Veterinary Journal.

7:63.

viii. Shukla Parul, Dhar Prasenjit, Katoch Shailja and Sharma Mandeep. (2013) Isolation and

antibiogram of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from a clinical case of acute mastitis in a

pleuriparous jersey cow. Indian Veterinary Journal. 90(12):85.

ix. Katoch S, Sharma M, Patil RD, Kumar S, Subhash Verma. (2014) In vitro and in vivo

pathogenicity studies of Pasteurella multocida strains harbouring different ompA. Vet Res

Commun DOI 2014


Presentations

i. Abstract published in the XX Annual Convention of ISVIB and National Symposium on

“Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology for

improved animal health and productivity” held on November 11-13th, 2013 at Department of

Veterinary Microbiology, DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P)

ii. Dhar Prasenjit, Sharma Mandeep, Asrani Rajesh K., Chahota Rajesh, Verma Subhash, Kanwar

Pooja, Sharma Shalini and Bala Jyoti. “Pathogenicity of FAV-4 in chicken embryos and their

detection by molecular methods.

iii. Chahota, R, Gupta S, Bhardwaj, B, Priyanka M, Verma S, Dhar P and Sharma M. “ Avian

chlamydiosis in India: Current challenges and future prospects”.

iv. Bala, J. Dhar P, Sharma M, Kumar S, Chahota R and Verma S. “Isolation and antibiogram profile

of pathogenic microbes from bovine and caprine mastitis.”

v. Kour A, Verma S, Shweta S, Dhar P, Chahota R, Habib Wani A, Katoch S, Kumar S and Sharma

M. “Preparation of different antigens of Pasteurella multocida.”

vi. Sharma S, Dhar P, Sharma M, Chahota R and Verma S.” Detection of canine parvovirus from

diarrheic dogs in Himachal Pradesh using serological and molecular methods”.

vii. Katoch S, Verma S, Kumar Sandeep, Dhar P, Chahota R and Sharma M. “Flow cytometric

analysis of peripheral blood lymphocytes of calves vaccinated with HS saponified vaccine.

viii. Katoch A, Gupta S, Dhar P, Sharma A and Mandial R K. “Incidence and management of

parvoviral enteritis in dogs in palam valley of Himachal Pradesh.”

ix. Sharma A, Dhar P and Patil R.D. “Clinical management of an outbreak of sheep pox in mid hill

pastures of district Kangra (H.P).

x. Sharma Shweta, Singh Geetanjali, Katoch Shailja, Dhiman Vishal, Chahota Rajesh and Verma

Subhash ‘’Quantification of milk immunoglobulins in Pahari and Jersey cross cattle’’

xi. Varshneya Chandresh, Chauhan Shivani and Verma Subhash‘’ Evaluation of Immunomodulatory

activity of Seabuckthorn fruit pulp and seed oil in male wistar rats’’

xii. Bhardwaj Bishrutee, Singh Geetanjali and Verma Subhash ‘’Assessment of the common methods

for diagnosis of bovine subclinical mastitis revealed poor correlation’’

xiii. Habib Aasim, Verma Subhash, Sharma Mandeep and Wani Shakil Ahmad ‘’Infectious lameness

among migratory sheep & goat with particular focus on anaerobes’’

xiv. Khurana Anubhav, Verma Subhash, Kumar Adarsh, Jyoti and Pathak Gyan Parkash‘’Bacterial

contamination of various veterinary anaesthetic drugs’’

xv. Paper presented in National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology Research for

Sustainable Animal Health & Productivity. ISVIB-2013

xvi. Subhash Verma, Chander Shekhar, Shailja Katoch, Geetanjali Singh, Rajesh Chahota and

Mandeep Sharma. Indigenous hill cattle of Himachal Pradesh is better immune responder that

Jersey cross.

xvii. Papers accepted for oral presentation in the 6th International Seabuckthorn Association (ISA 2013)

Potsdam from Oct 14 to 17, 2013,

xviii. Rajesh Chahota, Mandeep Sharma, Akanksha Palial, Prasenjit Dhar, Subhash Verma and Virender

Singh. “Studies on antibacterial activities of seabuckthorn (HippophaeL.) leaf extracts against

methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) field strains”.

xix. Mandeep Sharma, Rajesh Chahota, Akanksha Palial, Subhash Verma, Prasenjit Dhar and Virender

Singh. “Comparative antimicrobial properties of three landraces of seabuckthorn (HippophaeL.)

found in India”


i. Chahota, R. and Sharma, M. (2014). Chlamydophila infections. In: [Garg S R (ed)].Zoonoses:

Bacterial Diseases Ist edn. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. pp 245-263.

ii. Chahota, R. and Sharma, M. (2014) Antimicrobial properties of Seabuckthorn. In: Seabuckthorn-

A Multipurpose Wonder Plant, Vol IV: Emerging Trends in Research and Technology edited by

Dr. Virender Singh, Daya Publication (ISBN: 9789351242666).


iii. Subhash Verma and Mandeep Sharma (2014). Melioidosis in Zoonoses: Bacterial Diseases Editor

Garg, S.R. Daya Publishing House 314-324.

iv. Subhash Verma and Mandeep Sharma (2014). Tetanus in Zoonoses: Bacterial Diseases Editor

Garg, S.R. Daya Publishing House 325-334.

EXTENSION

Extension Publication

Subhash Verma, Mandeep Sharma, Prasenjit Dhar, Rajesh Chahota, Shailza Katoch and R. C.

Katoch (2013) Himachal Pradesh Mein paaijaanebbaliubharatibimmariyan: Rokthambailaaz.

Pashudhan Prakash, NBAGR, Karnal.

Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc.

a) Trainings

S. N. Date Title Name of

Participants

1. 16 to

20.09.2013

Work-cum-Training on “Pathways and System-

Integrated Approaches” organised by the

Bioinformatics Centre, Himachal Pradesh

University, Shimla-171005 and sponsored by

DBT

Dr. Rajesh Chahota

2. 4th-

5thSeptember,

2013

Training programme on “Rabies Diagnosis and

Management” under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas

Yojna Project at Department of Veterinary Public

Health and Epidemiology, DGCN COVAS,

CSKHPKV, Palampur

Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

3. 16.11.2013 Consultation workshop on climate change and

agriculture in Himachal Pradesh, organized by

Department of Environment, Science and

technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh and

sponsored by Indian Himalaya Climate

Adaptation Programme (IHCAP) at Shimla.

Dr. Rajesh Chahota

b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia

S.No. Date Title Name of

Participants

1. 4-5.8. 2012. Attended XX Annual Convention of Indian Society

for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology and

National Symposium on Emerging Challenges and

Opportunities in Veterinary Immunology and

Biotechnology for Improved Animal Health and

Productivity held at Department of Veterinary

Microbiology, DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV,

Palampur-2014 from 11-13th November, 2013.

Dr. Mandeep Sharma

Dr. Rajesh Chahota

Dr. Subhash Verma

Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

Dr. Aneesh Thakur

2. 07-

13.07.2013

Course on Microscopy and Flow Cytometry,

Berlin, Germany

Dr. Aneesh Thakur

3. 22-

27.08.2013

15th International Congress of Immunology

2013,Milan, Italy

Dr. Aneesh Thakur

4. 28.08.2013 10th International Veterinary Immunology

Symposium, Milan, Italy

Dr. Aneesh Thakur


5. 03.12.2013 Workshop on Animal Disaster Management, at

CSK HPKV, Palampur, H.P., India

Dr. Rajesh Chahota

Dr. Subhash Verma

Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

Dr. Aneesh Thakur


The department organised the XX Annual Convention of Indian Society for Veterinary

Immunology and Biotechnology (ISVIB) and National Symposium on “Emerging Challenges and

opportunities in Veterinary Immunology and biotechnology for Improved Animal Health and

Productivity” at DGCN College of Veterinary Science & Animal Sciences, CSK HPKV Palampur

from 11 to 13.11.2013

VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The department of Veterinary Parasitology started functioning since the establishment of

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in July, 1986 within the then combined department of

Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology. The department of Veterinary Parasitology, as an

independent department, came into existence in 1991. Postgraduate programme was introduced in

the department in the year 1999. The main objective of the department is to impart teaching to

undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Veterinary Parasitology comprising the field

of Veterinary Helminthology, Veterinary Entomology & Acarology and Veterinary Protozoology.

The research activities of the department have been mainly focused on the prevalence studies

on parasitic diseases of animals in different agro climatic zones of the state and on development of

herbal products as an alternative to chemical anthelmintics, anticoccidials and ectoparasiticidals.

Postgraduate research activities were designed as per the needs of the farmers of the state.

The department has developed various diagnostic facilities for parasitic diseases which help

in providing routine diagnostic services to college clinics, university dairy farm, beside others.

Disease investigation laboratory of the department renders emergency services in field conditions

during disease outbreaks and provide its expertise in determining the etiology of parasitic diseases

and suggest its control measures.

Department is actively engaged in educating the livestock owners/farmers of the state for

prevention and control of parasitic diseases by way of delivering extension lectures in different

training programmes and giving consultancy services during clinical camps, outbreaks, Kisan Melas.

TEACHING

Undergraduate

Courses offered

Following courses were offered to the Undergraduate Students, as per V.C.I. (M.S.V.E.,

Degree Course Regulation, 1993 and New VCI Curriculum, 2008) during the period of report.

S.No. Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Semester Instructors

First Semester

1. VPA -

211

General Veterinary Parasitology &

Helminthology

4(3+1) I Dr. R.K.Agnihotri

Dr.S.Mittra

Dr.Devina

Sharma


2. VCP-411 Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr.Devina

Sharma*

3.. Alternate Animal Use-Study circle I Dr S. Mittra

Second Semester 4. VPA-221 Entomology& Acarology 2(1+1) II Dr. Devina

Sharma

Dr. R.K.Agnihotri

Dr S. Mittra

5. VPA-222 Veterinary Protozoology 3(2+1) II Dr S. Mittra

Dr R.K. Agnihotri

Dr Devina

Sharma

6. VLD-421 Veterinary Lab. Diagnosis - I 2 (0+2) II Dr Devina

Sharma*

7. Alternate Animal Use-Study circle II Dr S. Mittra

*Courses offered jointly with other departments.

Internship Programme: Faculty of the department actively involved themselves for helping the

undergraduate students on different problems during their visit to the department, as one of the centre,

for compulsory internship programme of B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Postgraduate courses

Following courses were offered to the Postgraduate Students

Course No. Course title Credit

Hours

Sem. Instructor(s)

First Semester

1 VPA-606 Clinical Parasitology 2 (1+1) I Dr.S.Mittra

Dr R.K.Agnihotri

Dr Devina Sharma

2 VPA-607 Trends in control of livestock and

poultry parasites

2(1+1) I Dr Devina Sharma Dr

R.K.Agnihotri

Dr.S.Mittra

3 VPA-699 Research 10(0+10) - Dr R.K.Agnihotri

Second semester

4 VPA-602 Veterinary Helminthology -II 3(2+1) II Dr. R.K.Agnihotri Dr.

Devina

Dr.S.Mittra

5 VPA-609 Parasitic Zoonoses 2(2+0) II Dr Devina Sharma

Dr S. Mittra

Dr R.K. Agnihotri

6 VPA-699 Research 10(0+10 Dr R.K.Agnihotri


RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Ongoing Masters (M.V.Sc.) programme


S. No. Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements

1. Anticoccidial and

immunomodulatory effects

of some indigenous herbal

plants against experimental

coccidiosis in poultry

The anticoccidial effects of aqueous extract of

Zingiberofficinale(rhizome), ethanolic extract of

Azadirachtaindica(leaves) and methanolic extract of

Hippophaesalicifolia(leaves) were evaluated against the

mixed coccidial infection (Eimeria spp.)in vivo. The trials

conducted so far have proved that the leaves of

Azadirachtaindica(neem) have reasonable anticoccidial

activity against coccidial infection, similarly rhizome of

Zingiberofficinale (ginger) have a good bioenhancers

property as well as good immunomodulatory effects

Research Projects in Progress: the department is collaborating with the Department of Veterinary

Physiology and Biochemistry in the project entitled “Augmenting diagnostic facilities for capacity

building for Effective Diagnosis in the state of Himachal Pradesh.” (RKVY funded project)

Summary of research findings during the year

Around 154 faecal and blood samples of various species of animals including cattle, buffalo,

goat, dogs, sheep, wild animals and humans were screened for diagnosis of various parasites in the

departmental disease diagnosis laboratory from July, 2013 to June, 2014. The overall prevalence of

parasitic diseases was recorded to be 41.55%. In the cattle, the prevalence of parasitic diseases was

found to be 28.91%. Strongyles, coccidia, amphistomes, anoplocephalids (tapeworms), trichurids,

strongyloides, Theileria sp., and mixed infections with Trichuris, strongyle, strongyloides,

amphistomes and fasciolawere diagnosed. In buffaloes, infection with Theileria sp., Anaplasma sp.

and mixed infections of amphistomes and fasciola was diagnosed whereas in goats, strongylosis and

coccidosis were the major parasitic diseases. In goats, Strongyles (81.25%) were recorded in majority

of clinical samples followed by coccidian and mixed infections with strongyles, anoplocephailds,

coccidian, amphistome and trichuris. In dogs, Babesiosis was the major haemoprotozoan disease.

The other parasitic diseases were identified as Ancylostomacaninum, coccidian, strongyle and

Diphyllobothrium latum.

The anticoccidial effects of aqueous extract of Zingiberofficinale (rhizome), ethanolic extract

of Azadirachtaindica (leaves) and methanolic extract of Hippophaesalicifolia (leaves) were

evaluated against the mixed coccidial infection (Eimeria spp.)in vivo. The trials conducted so far

have proved that the leaves of Azadirachtaindica (neem) have reasonable anticoccidial activity

against coccidial infection, similarly rhizome of Zingiberofficinale (ginger) have a good bioenhancers

property as well as good immunomodulatory effects

Trials were conducted to assess the efficacy of locally available biopesticides against

ectoparasites of goats. In-vitro &in-vivo trials on biopesticides viz. Darekastra, Agneyastra and

Ghaniri extract were conducted to assess their efficacy against ticks and lice of gaddi goats. It was

S. No Name Admission No OGPA Title of Research

Problem

1 Dr Vineet Sharma V-2012-30-014 8.2 Anticoccidial and

immunomodulatory

effects of some

indigenous herbal plants

against experimental

coccidiosis in poultry


observed amongst all the three compounds, Darekastra containing neem as important ingredient,

when applied as a dip on goats, was 77.55 % to 89.42% effective against ticks and lice of Gaddi

goats.

The anthelmintic resistance against benzimidazole-albendazole was detected in Gaddi goats

by egg hatch assay and faecal egg count reduction assay. Hence, the importance of rotation of

anthelmintics and hazards of underdosing emphasized especially in Gaddi flocks.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

i. Devina Sharma, Rajesh Katoch and R.K. Agnihotri. 2013. Prevalence of gastrointestinal

Nematodes of Gaddi sheep in Palam valley of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Veterinary

Parasitology.27 (1):8-11.

ii. Devina Sharma and R.K.Agnihotri. 2013. Occurrence of Taenia taeniaeformes and Spirometra

sp.in a feral cat. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology. 27(1):53-54.

iii. Devina Sharma, P.K. Dogra, R.K.Agnihotri, Deepali Kapoor and S. Mittra.2013. A trial on the

control of ectoparasitic infestation in Gaddi goats. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology.27 (2):135-

137.

iv. Sharma P, Sharma Devina, Dogra PK and Mandial RK .2014. Comparative efficacy of

fenbendazole and oxyclozanide-tetramisole combination against gastrointestinal nematodes in

naturally infected Gaddi goats. Veterinary Research International. 2:15-17

v. Sharma, P., Dogra, P.K., Sharma, Devina, Mandial, R.K. and Kumar, R. 2014.

Haematobiochemical alterations in parasitisized Gaddi goats and its management. Veterinary

Clinical Science. 2: 24-27.

vi. Moudgil, A.D., Mittra, S., Sen, D, Agnihotri, R.K. and Sharma, Devina. 2013. Biochemical and

leucocytic response study of herbal immunomodulators against levamisole in Toxocara canis

infected mice. Indian Journal of Animal Research. (Accepted).

vii. Devina Sharma, Vineet Sharma, P.K.Dogra, R.K.Agnihotri, Poonam and S. Mittra. 2014.

Evaluation of Biopesticides against ectoparasites of Gaddi goats. Indian journal of small ruminants

(Accepted)

viii. Moudgil, A.D., Mittra S., Asrani, R.K. and Singh, Virendra. 2014. Histopathological studies

targeting comparative efficacy of herbal and standard allopathic immunomodulators against

migratory behavior of Toxocara canis larvae in murine model. Manuscript ID2105 Iranian Journal

of Veterinary Research.(under review)

ix. Training Handbook on Common Diagnostic techniques for Veterinary Pharmacists By Dr Naresh

Kumar, Geetanjali Singh, M.S. Verma, Devina Sharma

x. A Poster presentation at XXII annual conference of Society of animal physiologista of India

(SAPI) and national symposium on physiological and nutrigenomic interventions to augment food

security and animal welfare. W.e.f. November 19-21, 2013

Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin

Training Handbook on Common Diagnostic techniques for Veterinary Pharmacists by Dr

Naresh Kumar, Geetanjali Singh, M.S. Verma, Devina Sharma

Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions

S.No. Training Period from to No. of

lectures

1. Training on animal Husbandry organized

by DEE

September

21, 2014

September

28, 2014

1

2. Establishment of dairy units in rural areas 15-7-2013 14-8-13 1

3. Establishment of dairy units in rural areas 15-7-2013 14-8-13 1


4. Training to Veterinary pharmacists On

Augmenting diagnostic facilities for

capacity building for Effective Diagnosis

in the state of Himachal Pradesh”

25th

November,2

013

31stdecember

, 2013

4

5 Training to Veterinary pharmacists On




16th

december,20

13

21stdecember

, 2013

4





24th

February,

2014

1 march,

2014

4





10th march,

2014

15th march,

2014

4

8. Refresher course for technical and field

Assistants of CSKHPKV in Agriculture

and animal husbandry.

3-8-13 5-8-13 1


Dr Devina Sharma presented a poster in XXII annual conference of Society of animal

physiologista of India (SAPI) and national symposium on physiological and nutrigenomic

interventions to augment food security and animal welfare. W.e.f. November 19-21, 2013.

VETERINARY PATHOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The department of Veterinary Pathology is one of the constituent departments of the Dr. G.

C. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The discipline of Veterinary Pathology came into

being as one of the components of the then Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Pathology and

Parasitology in July 1986 with the establishment of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,

HPKV, Palampur. In July 1991, Veterinary Pathology became independent Department, being one

of the core disciplines in the Veterinary Medical Profession.

With the start of M. V. Sc from academic year 1996-97 it attained the status of Postgraduate

Department. Besides undergraduate B.V.Sc & A.H. courses, as per VCI regulation, department have

been offering Postgraduate courses to M.V.Sc & Ph. D. students.

A significant time of the faculty and supporting staff is contributed towards Post-mortem and disease

investigation services rendered by the Department in addition to the teaching, Research & Extension-

cum-consultancy activities.

The Department is having an International Continuing Education Project in the form of

INDEPENDENT STUDY CENTRE (ISC) of C L Davis DVM Foundation of USA since July 2006.

The Foundation is a donative publicly supported charity of USA for the International Advancement

of Education in Veterinary and Comparative Pathology. The foundation has designated Prof. Vipan

K. Gupta as Director/PI of the Independent Study Centre and made him its Officer & Representative

in India. ISC can be visited by students & faculty besides authorized visitors from outside for viewing

the DVD/CD on pathology of diverse species of Animals.


TEACHING


S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1 VPP-211 General Veterinary Pathology 1+1 Dr V K Gupta

Dr R D Patil

2 VPP-311 Special Veterinary Pathology 2+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil 3 VMD-512 Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding,

Management, Nutrition and Health

care

1+1 Dr R D Patil

4 VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding, Management,

Nutrition and Health care

1+1 Dr V K Gupta

5 VLD-411 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry &

Laboratory Diagnosis-I

0+1 Dr R D Patil

6 Diagnostic Study Circle Non-

credit

Dr R K Asrani

7 VLD-511

(Old

Course)

Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis-II 0+2 Dr R D Patil

2nd Semester

1 VPP-221 Systemic Veterinary Pathology 2+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

Dr V K Gupta 2 VPP-321 Avian Pathology 1+1 Dr V K Gupta

Dr R K Asrani

3 VPP-322 Aquatic Animal Diseases, Health care

and Management

1+1 Dr R D Patil

4 VLD-421 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry &

Laboratory Diagnosis-II

0+1 Dr R D Patil

5 Diagnostic Study Circle Non-

credit

Dr R K Asrani

6 VLD 421

(Old

Course)

Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis –I 0+2 Dr R D Patil



Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1 VPP-601 General Pathology 2+1 Dr V K Gupta

2 VPP-602 Techniques in Pathology 1+1 Dr R D Patil

Dr R K Asrani

Dr V K Gupta

3 VPP-603 Animal Oncology 1+1 Dr R D Patil

4 VPP-605 Necropsy Procedures and

Interpretations-I

0+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr V K Gupta

Dr R D Patil


5 VPP-608 Pathology of Infectious

Diseases of Domestic Animals

2+1 Dr R K Asrani

6 VPP-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. R K Asrani

7 VPP-699 Master’s Research Dr. V K Gupta

Dr. R K Asrani

2nd Semester

1 VPP-604 Clinical Pathology 1+2 Dr. R K Asrani

Dr. R D Patil

Dr. V K Gupta

2 VPP-607 Systemic Pathology 2+1 Dr. R D Patil

Dr. R K Asrani

3 VPP-614 Veterolegal Pathology 1+0 Dr. V K Gupta

4 VPP-610 Avian Pathology 2+1 Dr. R K Asrani

Dr. V K Gupta

5 VPP-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. R D Patil

6 VPP-699 Master’s Research Dr. V K Gupta

Dr. R K Asrani

International Continuing Education

project as ‘Independent Study

Centre of CL Davis DVM

Foundation’ stocked with 208

DVD/CD containing educational

Material on diseases of diverse species

of Animals world over.

Dr V K

Gupta as PI

/Director

Funded by

CL Davis

DVM

Foundation

USA

By Providing

educational

material

(copyrighted

DVD/CDs)

each costing

approx.

US$100

Since June

2006

(a

continuing

project)

RESEARCH




S.No. Title of Research

Problem


1 Studies on pathology and

immune response against

moniliformin in rats

Long term exposure of moniliformin (100 and

200mg/kg bw) was studied in rats. The cardiotoxic

potential was primarily noted in rats using serum

biochemicals, electrocardiographic alterations and the

S.

No

Name Admission

No.


1. Madhulina

Maity

V-2012-30-07 7.84 Study on pathology of terminal ileum in

sheep with particular emphasis on

paratuberculosis

2. Monika

Thakur

V-2012-30-08 8.63 Study on pathology of terminal ileum in

goats with particular emphasis on

paratuberculosis

3. Tribhuvna

Singh

V-2012-30-09 8.38 Effect of Lantana camara on

experimental salmonellosis in Japanese

quail


gross, microscopic and ultrastructural pathological

changes. The immunomodulatory potential of the

moniliformin was also observed with the changes in

the cellular and humoral immune responses.

2 Study on pathology of

terminal ileum in sheep

with particular emphasis on

paratuberculosis

Prevalence of paratuberculosis in local sheep was

investigated using slaughter house material on the

basis of specific pathological changes, demonstration

of acid fast bacilli and detection of antibodies. It was

observed that the condition is highly prevalent among

sheep in HP.

3 Study on pathology of

terminal ileum in goats

with particular emphasis on

paratuberculosis

Prevalence of paratuberculosis in local Goats was

investigated on the basis of specific pathological

changes, demonstration of acid fast bacilli and

detection of anti-bodies using slaughter house

material. It was observed that the condition is highly

prevalent among Goats in HP.


S.

No.

Title of

Project

P I Funding

Agency

Budget

(In lacs)

Year

of

Start

Duration

1 Livestock, Poultry, Fish

& Wild Life Disease

Investigation- A

Departmental Project

Dr V K

Gupta

HOD

HPAU Nil 1991 Continuous

SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDING DURING THE YEAR


a. During the period under report a total 1313 necropsies were investigated in the department

which included 69 cattle, 1199 poultry, 22 goats, 8 rabbits, 3 dogs, 8 pigs, 1 fish and 3 wild

animals. Major diseases/pathological conditions as recorded in different species are given

below:

b. Diseases in Cattle: Rabies, Tuberculosis, Johne’s disease, Suppurative meningo-encephalitis,

Haemorrhagic enteritis, Nodular peritonitis, hypoproteinemia, Chronic suppurative

bronchopneumonia, Catarrhal enteritis, Chronic nephropathy, Neuropathy, Parasitic enteritis,

Fibrinous peritonitis, Milk Rumenitis and shock, Splenic rupture etc.

c. Diseases in Sheep and Goats: Fibrinous broncho-pneumonia, Pulmonary edema, Tapeworm

infestation, Parasitic enteritis, Verminous Pneumonia, Tape worm infestation, Haemonchosis,

Hypovolaemic shock, Fibrinous peritonitis and hydrothorax, Generalized calcification etc.

d. Diseases in Dog: Heart failure, Gastric dilatation and chronic severe hepatopathy and

nephropathy.

e. Disease(s) in Pig: Liver rupture, Bacterial septicemia and pneumopathy.

f. Diseases in Poultry: Ascariasis, Omphalitis, Necrotic enteritis, Egg peritonitis, Coccidiosis

(caecal and intestinal form), Parasitic enteritis, Aspergillosis, Salmonellosis, Lymphoid

leucosis, Catarrhal enteritis, Colisepticemia, Ulcerative ventriculitis, Ecto-endo-Parasitism,

Visceral gout, Cannibalism (vent pecking), Ascites, Rickets, Chilling stress, E. coli infection,

Cloacal impaction, Avian mycoplasmosis, Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, Marek’s disease,

Egg bound peritonitis, Infectious Bronchitis, Salpingitis etc.

g. Diseases in Rabbit: Pasteurellosis, catarrhal enteritis, chronic hepatopathy, gastro-enteritis and

hypoproteinemia.

h. Disease in fish: Gill necrosis.


i. Biopsy & autopsy specimen investigation, besides attending to livestock disease out breaks

and clinical pathological examination autopsy and Biopsy samples were investigated. A total

of 14 autopsy samples and 29 Biopsy samples received in the department were subjected to

histopathological investigations during the current year and the findings were conveyed to the

quarter concerned.

PUBLICATIONS

Scientific Papers published i. Patial, V., Asrani, R.K., Patil, R.D., Ledoux, D.R. and Rottinghaus, G.E. 2013. Pathology of

ochratoxin A–induced nephrotoxicity in Japanese quail and its protection by Sea buckthorn

(Hippophae rhamnoides L.). Avian Diseases, 57:767–779. (NAAS Rating 7.73)

ii. Patial, V., Asrani, R.K. and Patil, R.D. 2013. Nephrotoxicity of ochratoxin-A in Japanese quail:

A clinico-pathological study. Journal of Poultry Science and Technology, 1(1): 7-12.

iii. Sharma, R., Patil, R.D., Parimoo, H.A. and Sharma, B.N. 2013. Histopathology of metastatic

uterine adenocarcinoma in a rabbit. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 37(2): 210-212.

(NAAS Rating 5.03).

iv. Katole S.B., Kumar P. and Patil R.D. 2013. Environmental pollutants and livestock health: A

review. Veterinary Research International, 1(1): 1-13.

v. Sharma, R., Patil, R.D., Parimoo, H.A., Thakur, D. and Katoch, V.C. 2013. Clinico-pathology of

sheep pox disease in Himachal Pradesh, India. Ruminant Science, 2(2): 127-130

vi. Sharma, N., Patil, R.D., Thakur, A. and Gupta, V.K. 2014. Wound healing efficacy of leaf extract

of Sea buckthorn species (Hippophae Rhaminoides) in Sprague Dawley rats. International Journal

of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(1): 468-472.

vii. Singh, N.D., Sharma, A.K., Patil, R.D. Rahman, S., Leishangthem, G.D. and Kumar, M. 2014.

Effect of feeding of graded doses of citrinin on clinical and teratology in female Wistar rats. Indian

Journal of Experimental Biology, 52: 159-167. (NAAS Rating 7.20)

viii. Sharma, N., Patil, R.D., Thakur, A. and Gupta, V.K. 2014. The wound healing efficacy of leaf

extract of Hippophae Salicifolia. International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical

Research, 4(1): 250-261.

ix. Parimoo, H.A., Sharma, R., Patil, R.D., Sharma, O.P., Kumar, P. and Kumar, N. 2014.

Hepatoprotective effect of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract on lantadenes-induced hepatotoxicity in

guinea pigs. Toxicon, 81:1-12. (NAAS Rating 8.92)

x. Kaundal R., Sharma S., Sharma S. and Gupta, V. K. 2014. An analysis of the effect of Laksha

Guggulu (An ayurvedic formulation) on fracture healing in a rat model. J. Res. Edu. Indian Med.

XX: 1-8

xi. Katoch, S., Sharma, M., Patil, R.D., Kumar, S. and Verma, S. 2014. In vitro and in vivo

pathogenicity studies of Pasteurella multocida strains harbouring different ompA. Veterinary

Research Communications, DOI: 10.1007/s11259-014-9601-6 (Online 07 March, 2014). (NAAS

Rating 7.08)

xii. Kumar, S.N., Telang, A.G., Patil, R.D., Jain, A.K. and Singh, K.P. 2014. Cytogenetic effects of

combined ochratoxin A and endosulfan in rats. Journal of Environmental and Analytical

Toxicology, 4:217. DOI: 10.4172/2161-0525.1000217 (4 pages).

xiii. Nagal, K B, Gupta, A and Asrani, R K. 2014. Salvia coccinea poisoning among migratory gaddi

goats: Evidences from mid hills of Himachal Pradesh (India). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences

84: 37-38. (NAAS Rating 6.1)

xiv. Patil R.D., Sharma, R. and Asrani R.K. 2014. Mycotoxicosis and its control in poultry: A review.

Journal of Poultry Science and Technology, 2(1): 1-10.

xv. Sharma S, Asrani R K, Singh G, Gulati B R, Patil P K and Gupta V K. 2014. Outbreak of

hydropericardium syndrome associated with ascites and liver rupture in caged broilers. Veterinary

Research International, 2(2): 33-45.


Papers presented/published in the conference/symposium etc. i. A Lead paper was presented by Dr V K Gupta on ‘Certification Examination for Veterinary

pathologists in India and Tips to Crack it’ at ‘Veterinary Pathology Congress -2013 held at OUAT,

Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 21-23 Nov., 2013

ii. H.A. Parimoo, Rinku Sharma and R.D. Patil. 2013. Protective effect of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract

against Lantadenes-induced hepatotoxicity in Guinea pigs. 30th Annual Conference of Indian

Association of Veterinary Pathologists and National Symposium on ‘Advances and applications

of Diagnostic Pathology for Disease Management in Livestock, Poultry, Pet, Fish, Laboratory

Animals and Wildlife’ organised by Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary

Science and Animal Husbandry Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneshwar-

751 003, Odisha, India during November, 21-23, 2013. Compendium, P:45.

iii. Suman Roy, R.K. Asrani, R.D. Patil, Rinku Sharma, A.K. Jain, Adarsh Kumar and K.M. Chako.

2013. Cardiotoxic potentiality of Moniliformin in rats. Immunostimulatory effect of moniliformin

mycotoxin in rats. IBID. Compendium, P:45-46.

iv. H.A. Parimoo, Rinku Sharma and R.D. Patil. 2013. Lantadenes-induced toxicity in Guinea pigs

and its protection by methanolic extract of Berberis lycium root bark. IBID. Compendium, P: 337-

38.

v. Prasenjit Dhar, Mandeep Sharma, R K Asrani, Rajesh Chahota, Subhash Verma, Pooja Kanwar,

Shalini Sharma and Jyoti Bala. 2012. Pathogenicity of FAV-4 in chicken embryos and their

detection by molecular methods. XX Annual Convention of Indian Society for Veterinary

Immunology and Biotechnology and National Symposium on ‘Emerging Challenges &

Opportunities in Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology for Improved Animal Health &

Productivity’ organised by Department of Veterinary Microbiology, COVAS, CSK HPKV,

Palampur during November, 11-13, 2013. Souvenir and Compendium of Abstracts: ISVIB

2013/TAII/13.

vi. Ankur Sharma, Prasenjit Dhar and R.D. Patil. 2013. Pathomorphological study of sheep pox

disease outbreak in Himachal Pradesh. IBID. Souvenir-cum-Compendium, M/4, P: 135.

Book/ book chapter published

i. R K Asrani. 2014. Echinococcosis. In: Zoonoses: Parasitic and Mycotic Diseases. (ed). S. R. Garg,

Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 23-48.

ii. R D Patil, R K Asrani and Tribhuvna Singh. 2014. Trichinellosis. In: Zoonoses: Parasitic and

Mycotic Diseases. (ed). S. R. Garg, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 62-85.

iii. R K Asrani and Suman Roy. 2014. Fasciolosis. In: Zoonoses: Parasitic and Mycotic Diseases.

(ed). S. R. Garg, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 95-120.

EXTENSION

Trainings/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions

S.

No.

Name of programme Period

No. of

lecture

No. of

trainees

Teachers

From & To


1 Training imparted on ‘Important

Infectious Diseases of Animals and

Their Control Measures’ during the

‘Refresher courses for the Technical and

Field Assistants of CSKHPKV in

Agriculture and Animal Husbandry’

organized by Directorate of Extension

Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur

15-07-2013

to

14-08-2013

One & half

hour lecture

cum-practical

exposure on

03/08/2013

11 Dr. R D

Patil


2 As resource person provided training

lecture on ‘Diseases of Poultry with

emphasis on Biosecurity measures and

vaccination’ along with practical

demonstration on PM examination

during the Vocational Training on

Poultry Farming at KVK, Hamirpur at

Bara, Distt. Hamirpur, HP

19-08-2013

to 24-08-

2013

One & half

hour lecture

cum-practical

exposure on

22nd August,

2013

22 Dr. R D

Patil

3 Imparted training on ‘Rabies Diagnosis

at Necropsy’ during the Veterinary

Officer’s Workshop on ‘Rabies

Diagnosis and Management’ organized

by Department of Veterinary Public

Health and Epidemiology under the

RKVY adhoc Project.

09-09-2013

to 10-09-

2013

One lecture

cum practical

Exposure on

10-09-2014

(First half)

12 Dr. R D

Patil

4

-do-

12-09-2013

to 13-09-

2013

One lecture

cum practical

Exposure on

13-09-2014

(First half)

12 Dr. R D

Patil

5

-do-

17-09-2013

to 18-09-

2013

One lecture

cum practical

Exposure on

18-09-2014

(First half)

12 Dr. R D

Patil

6 Refresher Training on ‘Post-Mortem

Examination in Animals and Collection

of Morbid Materials’ to the Veterinary

Officers of Himachal Pradesh under the

RKVY scheme “Strengthening

Veterinary Clinical Services through

capacity building and continual

professional development of

Veterinarian’s skill and transfer of

adoptive technology to Field Veterinary

Hospitals” organized by Department of

Surgery and Radiology.

27-01-2014

to 30-01-

2014

One hour

lecture on 30th

January, 2014

06 Dr. R D

Patil


lectures on ‘Diseases of Poultry’ and

‘Vaccination’ along with practical of PM

examination during the Vocational

Training on Poultry Farming at KVK,

Hamirpur at Bara, Distt. Hamirpur, HP

17-02-2014

to 22-02-

2014

Two lectures

cum practical

exposure on

20/02/2014

17 Dr. R D

Patil

8 Imparted training on ‘Techniques of

Collection, Preservation and Dispatch of

Morbid Materials for Laboratory

Diagnosis’ during the Veterinary

Pharmacist’s Training Programme

organized by Department of Veterinary

Physiology and Biochemistry under the

RKVY adhoc Project.

16-12-2013

to 21-12-

2013

One lecture

cum practical

Exposure on

21-12-2013

(First half)

10 Dr. R D

Patil


9

-do-

06-01-2014

to 11-01-

2014

One lecture

cum practical

Exposure on

11-01-2014

(First half)

10 Dr. R D

Patil

10

-do-

13-01-2014

to 18-01-

2014

One lecture

cum practical

Exposure on

17-01-2014

(First half)

10 Dr. R D

Patil


lectures on ‘Diseases of Poultry’ and

‘Vaccination and PM Examination’

during the Vocational Training on

Poultry Farming at KVK, Hamirpur at

Bara, Distt. Hamirpur, HP

02-06-2014

to 07-06-

2014

Two lectures

cum practical

exposure on

05/06/2014

27 Dr. R D

Patil

12 Delivered lecture on ‘Zoonotic diseases

of animals and vice-versa’ during the






15-07-2013

to

14-08-2013

One on

3/8/2013 from

11.30 AM - 1

PM

11 Dr. R K

Asrani

13 Delivered lecture on ‘Control and

treatment of poultry diseases’ during the






15-07-2013

to

14-08-2013

One on

7/8/2013 from

2.00 PM – 3.30

PM

11 Dr. R K

Asrani

14 Delivered lecture on ‘Important diseases

of poultry’ during the ‘Training

programme on Poultry Farming for

farmers’ organized by Directorate of

Extension Education, CSKHPKV,

Palampur

15.7.13 to

17.7.13

One on 16.7.13

From 2-3 PM

31 Dr. R K

Asrani

15 Delivered lecture on ‘Post-mortem

examination of poultry’ during the

‘Training programme on Poultry

Farming for farmers’ organized by

Directorate of Extension Education,

CSKHPKV, Palampur

15.7.13 to

17.7.13

One on 16.7.13

From 3-5 PM

31 Dr. R K

Asrani

16 ‘Disease Diagnosis & PM Examination’

on 6.8.13 in Refresher course for the

Technical & Field Assistants of

CSKHPKV in Agriculture & AH

15.7.13 to

14.8.13

One Nine Dr V K

Gupta

17 Rabies Diagnosis at Necropsy to

Veterinary Officers in Workshop on

“Rabies Diagnosis and management’

Organized by Department of Veterinary

Public Health & Epidemiology under

RKVY Project

5.9.13 to

6.9.13

One Lecture &

One practical

Nine Dr V K

Gupta


18 Lecture on ‘Veterolegal Aspect of Post

Mortem Examination’ in Strengthening

Veterinary Clinical Services.... of Field

Veterinarians... under RKVY project

10.2.14 to

13.2.14

One lecture six Dr V K

Gupta

19 As above 17.2.14 to

20.2.14

One lecture six Dr V K

Gupta


6.3.14

One lecture six Do


13.3.14

One lecture six Do


24.3.14

One lecture six Do

23 Imparted training on ‘Preparation for the

conduct of Post-Mortem Examination

and collection, Preservation and

Dispatch of Morbid Materials for

Laboratory Diagnosis’ during the

Veterinary Pharmacist’s Training

Programme on ‘Augmenting Diagnostic

facilities for capacity building for

effective disease diagnosis in the state of

HP’ organized by Department of

Veterinary Physiology and

Biochemistry.

30.11.13 to

31.3.14

Three lecture

cum practical

Exposures in

three batches of

trainees

Ten in

each

batch

Do

PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.

S.

No.

Date Title Name of

Participants

1. November,

21-23, 2013.

XXX Annual Conference of Indian Association of

Veterinary Pathologists and National Symposium on

‘Advances and applications of Diagnostic Pathology for

Disease Management in Livestock, Poultry, Pet, Fish,

Laboratory Animals and Wildlife’ organised by

Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of

Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Orissa

University of Agriculture & Technology,

Bhubaneshwar-751 003, Odisha.

Dr V K Gupta

2. November

23, 2013

Attended and Co-ordinated One-day Satellite seminar on

‘Pathology of Diseases of Poultry, Avian Wildlife and

Pet Birds’ organized by IAVP & CL Davis DVM

foundation held at OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Dr V K Gupta

3. December 3,

2013

One-day Workshop on ‘Animal Disaster Management’

organized by DGCN COVAS in collaboration with

National Disaster Management Authority (NMDA) and

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)

Dr R D Patil

4. Feb. 5-6,

2014

Attended State Level Annual Action planning Workshop

of KVKs organized by DEE, CSK HPKV Palampur

Dr V K Gupta


VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The discipline of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology came into existence as one of the

constituents of the erstwhile Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the time of the inception

of the College in July, 1986. The discipline gained the status of an independent Department of

Pharmacology & Toxicology w.e.f. July 1st, 1991 becoming one of the core subjects in the Veterinary

profession.

The Department attained the status of Postgraduate Department with the start of PG program

leading to M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology w.e.f. July 1996–97. Since then 29

students have been passed out with M.V.Sc. degree.

It is evident from this 23rd Annual Report that the Department is making steady progress since

its establishment in 1991. However, there is shortage of teaching and technical supporting staff. In

order to meet the future challenges and as per VCI recommendations, the faculty and technically

trained supporting staff need to be provided.

TEACHING


S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

Semester I

1. VPT-311 General and Systemic

Veterinary Pharmacology

2+1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Dr. C. Varshneya

2. VPT-411 Veterinary Chemotherapy 2+0 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

Dr. Dinesh Sharma

3 VPT-411 (old) Chemotherapy 2+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

Dr. C. Varshneya

Semester II 1. VPT- 321 Veterinary

Neuropharmacology

2+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

Dr. Dinesh Kumar

2. VPT-421 Veterinary Toxicology 2+0 Dr. C. Varshneya

Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

3. VPT-421

(old)

Toxicology 2+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

Dr. C. Varshneya

4. VLD-421 Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry and Laboratory

Diagnosis-II

0+1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma

5. Tracking

Programme

Drug Designing 2+0 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

RESEARCH


-Ongoing Masters Programme

S.

No.

Name Admission

No.


1 Dr. Kanika V-12-30-011 7.75 Study of antioxidant and

immunomodulatory effect

of Glycerrhiza glabra and

Bauhinia variegata in rats



The research was conducted to study the protective actions of seabuckthorn (SBT) seed oil

and glucomannan (GM) in aflatoxin (AF) treated broiler chicks. A total of 210, day old broiler chicks

were used for studying the growth performance, biochemical parameter and antioxidant status for the

period of 4 weeks. On the basis of growth performance, biochemical parameters, antioxidant activity

and histology of the liver tissues, it was concluded that oral supplementation of seabuckthorn oil @

0.5 ml/kg bwt has provide protection against aflatoxicosis in broilers.

An investigation was undertaken to study the ameliorative potential of seabuckthorn (leaves

and pulp) in aflatoxin induced hepatotoxicity in poultry. A total of 210, day old broiler chicks were

used for studying the growth performance, biochemical parameter and antioxidant status for the

period of 4 weeks. On the basis of growth performance, biochemical parameters, antioxidant activity

and histopathology of liver tissues, it was concluded that dietary supplementation of seabuckthorn is

capable of ameliorating the aflatoxin induced hepatotoxicity in poultry.

The oral administration of extracts of Berberis aristata and Curcuma longa along with

amoxicillin in calves, significantly increased (P<0.05) the oral bioavailability of amoxicillin and

Berberis aristata extract was found to have more bioenhancing action than Curcuma longa extract.

The methanolic extracts of Glycerrhiza glabra and Bauhinia variegata exhibited good antioxidant

(in vitro and in vivo) and immunomodulatory activity and Glycerrhiza glabra was found to be more

active than Bauhinia variegata.

The research was conducted to study in vitro cytotoxicity, apoptosis and changes in cell cycle

kinetics induced by paclitaxel on C6 (Rattus norvegicus glioma) and CHO-K1 (Chinese hamster

ovarian carcinoma) cell lines and to study the toxicological effects and to evaluate the highest non

toxic dose level of intra peritoneal administration of Paclitaxel-Cremophor EL formulation, in adult

wistar rats. Cells incubated in high concentrations of paclitaxel had increased survivability compared

with cells treated with lower concentrations of the drug. No significant cytotoxicity was observed

after 24 hours of treatment. Paclitaxel induced apoptosis by caspase 3/7 activation and caused

accumulation of cells in G2/M phase of cell cycle in both the cell lines. Upon fluorescent microscopy,

both the cell lines lost their morphology, confluency and adherence after 24 hours but the effects

were much more pronounced after 48 hours of treatment. The data suggested that paclitaxel will be

most effective clinically when there is prolonged exposure of tumour to the drug rather than

increasing concentration of drug in the biophase. Based on results of in vivo study, the highest non

toxic dose of formulation was found to be 1.20 mg/kg.


Sr

No

Title of Project PI Funding Agency Budget Year

of start

1. Outreach

Programme on

Ethnoveterinary

Medicine

Dr. C.

Varshneya

ICAR, New

Delhi

80.00 lac 2007-

08

2 Dr. Mohammad Aamir

Bhat

V-12-30-012 7.81 Pharmacological and

Toxicological effects of

Paclitaxel

3 Dr. Tamanna V-12-30-013 8.03 Bioenhancing effects of

Berberis aristata and

Curcuma longa on

pharmacokinetics of

amoxicillin in calves



In vitro studies on various plant extracts revealed that plant extract of B. variegata, G. glabra,

M. kaenigii and H. rhamnoides possess good antimicrobial activity.

In vitro antioxidant and free radical scavenging (ABTS, DPPH, OH, NO etc.) activity of Glycerrhiza

glabra and Bauhinia variegata were studied in different extracts (viz.95% methanolic, 95% ethanolic

and 100% aqueous). It was found that 95% methanolic extract is better free radical scavenger and

possess more reducing power as compared to other extracts.

In vivo immunomodulatory activity of Bauhinia variegata and Glycerrhiza glabra extracts

was evaluated in male wistar rats by delayed type hypersensitivity test, ex vivo phagocytic test,

Cytokine estimation using ELISA, CD4, CD8 count using flow cytometer, haemagglutination test,

haematology etc. Results showed that both these plants possess immunomodultory activity and

Bauhinia variegata is more effective as compared to Glycerrhiza glabra.

The methanolic extract of seabuckthorn leaves was found to exert antidiabetic effect (in vitro)

by alpha glucosidase inhibition assay.

Methanolic extract of Curcuma longa and Berberis aristata exhibited antioxidant action and

methanolic extract of B arista stems was proved to have better antioxidant activity with IC50 value

43.05 µg/ml through DPPH free radical scavenging assay.

Seabuckthorn pulp was found to have antiulcer activity against methanol induced ulcers in

male wistar rats.


Paper Published/Accepted

i. Sharma DK, Varshneya C and Chauhan s.(2013). Effect of seabuckthorn pulp and oil against

chromium (VI) induced alteration in lipid profile in rats. The Indian Veterinary journal. 90(9):20-

22.

ii. DK Sharma, R.S. Telang and C. Varshneya. (2014). Effect of free radicals on isolated pulmonary

artery of Gaddi goats. The Indian Veterinary Journal. 91(01):74-75.

iii. Aasheesh Jain, Varshneya C, Bhardwaj P and Ashutosh Thakur. (2014). Effect of Seabuckthorn

(Hippophae rhamnoides) and glucomannan of growth performance in ochratoxin treated Japanese

Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). The Indian Veterinary Journal 91(07):9-11.

Papers presented/accepted in National and International Conferences

i. Pallavi Bhardwaj, C. Varshneya, Tamanna Tandon and Kanika. 2013. Antioxidant activity of

Curcuma longa and Berberis aristata (Poster) in XX Annual convention of Indian society of

Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology, held at DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV, Nov., 11-13,

2013.

ii. Pallavi Bhardwaj, C. Varshneya, Dinesh Sharma, Kanika and Tamanna Tandon. 2013.

Bioactivities evaluation of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) leaves extracts in XIII

Annual conference of ISVPT, held at SKAUST, Jammu, Nov., 20-22, 2013.

iii. Aasheesh Jain, C. Varshneya, P. Bhardwaj and Ashutosh Thakur. 2013. Effect of Seabuckthorn

(Hippophae rhamnoides) leaf extract and glucomannan on growth performance in ochratoxin

treated Japanese quails (Poster), in XIII Annual conference of ISVPT, held at SKAUST, Jammu,

Nov., 20-22, 2013.

iv. DK Sharma, C. Varshneya, S. Chauhan, R. Sharma and P. Bhardwaj. 2013. Efficacy of

Seabuckthorn (H. rhamnoides) pulp against methanol induced ulcerative and oxidative damage in

the stomach of rats in XIII Annual conference of ISVPT, held at SKAUST, Jammu, Nov., 20-22,

2013.

Practical Manuals

Laboratory Practical Manual ‘Veterinary Neuropharmacology’ for Course No. VPT-321

(2014) by Dinesh Sharma, Pallavi Bhardwaj and C. Varshneya.


Manual ‘Summary of Postgraduate Research: 1986-2014’ by Pallavi Bhardwaj, Dinesh

Sharma and C. Varshneya.

EXTENSION


S.No. Date Title Instructor

1. 5/8/2013 Lecture delivered in Refresher Course for

Technical and field Assistants of

CSKHPKV, Palampur


2. 4/2/2014 Lecture delivered in Training Course

organized for Scientists of KVK,

CSKHPKV, H.P.


Extension Publication-

Pallavi Bhardwaj and C. Varshneya. 2014. Pashuyun men vishakta ke prathmic upchar avam

bchav. Parvatiya Kheti Bari. 1:24-25.


S.

No.

Date/Venue Title Participants

1. Hotel Le Meridien,

New Delhi

Dec., 18, 2013

Seminar on “ Implementation of RUSA:

Challenges and Opportunities for Higher

Education in India “organized jointly by

ASSOCHAM and Association of Indian

Universities.

Dr. C. Varshneya

2. DGCN COVAS,

CSKHPKV, Nov.,

11-13, 2013.

XX Annual convention of Indian society of

Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology

and National Symposium on ‘Emerging

challenges & opportunities in Veterinary

Immunology & Biotechnology for improved

animal health & productivity’

Dr. Pallavi

Bhardwaj

3. SKAUST, Jammu,

Nov., 20-22, 2013.

XIII Annual conference of ISVPT and

National Symposia on ‘Biopharmaceuticals

and Nanotechnology in therapeutics &

Development of anticancer drugs from

botanicals’,

Dr. Pallavi

Bhardwaj

Dr. Dinesh Sharma

4. DGCN COVAS,

CSKHPKV,

Palampur, Dec., 3,

2013

One day workshop on ‘Animal Disaster

Management’ organized in collaboration with

NDMA & WSPA

Dr. Pallavi

Bhardwaj


VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH & EPIDEMIOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology was established as an

independent department in the year 1991. Consequent upon the implementation of Veterinary

Council of India (VCI) Regulation, 1993 (minimum standards of veterinary education curriculum)

the department was renamed as the department of Veterinary Public Health in 1996. Following the

implementation of revised (VCI) regulation 2008, Veterinary Epidemiology was merged with the

department and the discipline has been named as Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology. The

department attained the status of postgraduate department in 2007 with the start of M.V.Sc.

programme.

This department has facilities for the microbiological evaluation of foods of animal origin,

drinking water and studies of some important zoonotic diseases. The facilities for detection of

common adulterants in milk and milk products have also been created. The department is also

working on various aspects of organic farming and quality control of organic produce from public

health point of view.

The department has submitted research project proposals to various government funding agencies.

Faculty members also actively participate in the various extension activities of the University from

time to time.

The department has launched its own departmental webpage i.e.

http://hillagric.ac.in/education/covas/vph in the University website depicting its major

achievements/activities. The department has prepared e-learning study materials on Milk & Meat

Hygiene, Food Safety, Zoonoses and Veterinary Epidemiology.

TEACHING



Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1 VPE-311 Milk and Meat Hygiene, food safety

and Public Health

2+1 Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. S.K. Khurana

Dr. K.B. Nagal

2 VPH-411 Zoonoses & Human Health 1+1 Dr. S.K. Khurana

Dr. K.B. Nagal

3 VPH-412 Environmental hygiene 1+1 Dr. S.K. Khurana

Dr. A.K. Panda

4 VEP-411 Veterinary Epidemiology 1+1 Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. K.B. Nagal

5 VPE-511 Environment & environmental

hygiene

2+1 Dr. A.K. Panda

Dr. S.K. Khurana

Dr. Atul Gupta

6 VEP-512 Veterinary Preventive Medicine II 0+2 Dr. Pradeep Sharma

Dr. Atul Kumar

2nd Semester

1 VPE-321 Veterinary Epidemiology & Zoonoses 2+1 Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. S.D. Thakur

Dr. K.B. Nagal

2 VEP-421 Veterinary Preventive Medicine I 2+0 Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. Pradeep Sharma

http://hillagric.ac.in/


3 VEP-422 Rural Clinical Work-I 0+2 Dr. Pradeep Sharma

Dr. S.K. Khurana

4 LPM-361 Livestock Production & Management

(COA)

2+1 Dr. S.D. Thakur

Dr. Atul Gupta

5 AMT-121 Animal Dairy Science (COHS) 1+1 Dr. A.K. Panda

Dr. S.K. Khurana


1st Semester

S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Instructors

1 VPH-606 Food borne infections &

intoxications

2+1 Dr. K.B. Nagal

Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. S.K. Khurana

2nd Semester


1 VPH – 602

Bacterial and Rickettsial

agents of public health

significance

2+1

Dr. K.B. Nagal

Dr. S.D. Thakur

RESEARCH


Summary of research findings during the year

Departmental research was mainly carried on quality assessment of water and food of animals

origins collected from different markets and households of Palampur and nearby areas. The following

salient findings were observed.

a. Twenty two Drinking water samples collected from Government and public water supply and local

households were analyzed for its portability. Out of which 31.81 % were found to be unpotable as

per WHO standards.

b. Out of six raw milk sample tested for physicochemical properties and adulteration, 2 samples were

found to be adulterated with water and rest every parameter was within the prescribed limits.

c. An experiment was undertaken to isolate microorganism from raw meat, knife, tables and hands

of butchers. All the sample swabs were found to be contaminated with one or more bacteria.

S.No. Title of Project PI Funding

Agency

Budget Year of start

Duration

1 Studies on

prevalence and

management of

Rabies in animals

and livestock

farmers in

different agro

climatic zones of

H.P.

PI as

well as

Co-PI

State

Govt.

under

RKVY

49.58

Lac

2012 Up to May,

2014

2 AICRP Project on

Goat

Improvement

(Gaddi Unit)

Co-PI ICAR 118

Lac

2009 Three years

further

extended for

one year


Aeromonas sp., E.coli, Proteus sp., Rhodococcus equi, Streptococcus sp., Pseudomonas sp., and

Bacillus sp. Were isolated from the samples.

d. 20 raw and ready to eat milk products were screened from the local market for its total microbial

quality and 75% samples were found to be unsatisfactory. Coliforms were detected in 55% of

samples.

PUBLICATIONS

Research Paper Submitted for publication Chahota R, Thakur SD, Sharma Mandeep and Mittra S. 2014. Detection of a flea borne rickettsial

spp. in western Himalaya region of India. Ind. J. Med. Microbiol. (In press).

Research Paper Published i. Thakur SD, Levett PN, Horsman GB, Dillon JR. 2014. Unique combined penA/mtrR/porB

mutations and NG-MAST strain types associated with MIC increases to ceftriaxone and cefixime

a “susceptible” Neisseria gonorrhoeae population. J. Antimicrobial Chemother. 69. 1510-16.

ii. Atul Gupta and K. B. Nagal (2014). Bacterial Contamination of Livestock Feed and its Public

Health Significance. Indian Veterinary Journal. 91(03): 64-65.

iii. Thakur SD, Levett PN, Horsman GB, Dillon JR. 2014. Molecular epidemiology of Neisseria

gonorroheae isolates from Saskatchewan, Canada: utility of NG-MAST in predicting

antimicrobial susceptibility. Sex Transm Infet. 90. 297-302.

iv. Dillon JR, Trecker Molly, Thakur SD. 2013. Two decades of gonococcal antimicrobial

surveillance program in South America and the Caribbean. Sex Trans Infect. 89: iv36-iv41.

v. K. B. Nagal, Atul Gupta and R.K. Asrani (2014). “Salvia coccinea poisoning among migratory

Gaddi goats: Evidences from mid hills of Himachal Pradesh (India)”. Indian Journal of Animal

Sciences. 84(1): 37-38

Paper presented in conference/symposium etc.

i. Atul Gupta, Shailza Katoch, K.B. Nagal and A.K. Panda (2013). Presented poster and published

abstract on Bacteriological status of milk and milk products procured from various outlets at

Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. In Souvenir cum compendium of National Symposium & XX

Annual Convention of ISVIB. Abstract No. ISVIB/2013/TAII/19. pp. 49. (ISBN NO. 978-81-

927975-2-6)

ii. B.G. Mane, Shivani Choudhary, Priyanka Lakhanpal, S.K. Khurana, S.S. Kanwar and S.B.

Barbuddhe (2013). Effect of aqueous and alcoholic extract of plant materials on Listeria

monocytogenes XVIII International Symposium on Problems of Listeriosis (ISOPOL XVIII) 19-

22 September, 2013 Organized by ICAR research complex for Goa, Old Goa.

iii. Thakur SD, Levett PN, Horsman GB, Dillon JR. 2013. Association of Neisseria gonorrhoeae NG-

MAST strain types with specific mutation pattern combinations of penA, mtrR and porB. In: 20th

ISSTDR Conference/14th IUSTI World Congress. July 14-17, 2013.Vienna, Austria. A239

iv. Araya P, Borthagaray G, Thakur SD, Galarza P, Llop A, Payares D, Sanabaria OM, Trigoso ME,

Dillon JR. 2013. MIC creep to ceftriaxone and low levels of resistance to azithromycin in 7

countries from South America and the Caribbean. In: 20th ISSTDR Conference/14th IUSTI World

Congress. July 14-17, 2013.Vienna, Austria. A232.

Popular Publications

Mane BG, Khurana SK and Choudhary Shivani (2013). Public Health Risk of Meat-borne

Parasitic Zoonoses. Livestock Line. 7(3): 15-17


EXTENSION

Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions as Resource Person

Pamphlets/Folders: i. S.D. Thakur, Atul Gupta and A.K. Panda (2014). Rabies: Bachav avam Roktham. Extension folder

published by Deptt. of Veterinary Pubic Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

ii. Dinesh Karofa, B.G. Mane and Atul Gupta (2014). Chicken ka Achhar banane ki vidhi. Extension

folder published by Deptt. of Livestock Product Technology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

Participation in workshop/Conferences, Trainings etc.

S.No Date Title Name of

Participants

1 04 – 05th

September,

2013

Training Programme on “Rabies Diagnosis &

Management” at CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.).

Dr. Atul Gupta

S. No. Name of Programme Date No. of

lectures

No. of

trainees

Teachers

1 Three days training on

Poultry Farming at DEE,

CSKHPKV, Palampur

17/07/13 01 Approx. 15 Dr. S.K. Khurana

2 Refresher course for

technical and field

assistants of CSKHPKV in

Agriculture and Animal

Husbandry at DEE,

CSKHPKV, Palampur

03/08/13 01 Approx. 15 Dr. Atul Gupta

3 Training Programme on

“Rabies Diagnosis &

Management” for

veterinarians of HP State

Animal Husbandry Deptt. at

COVAS, CSKHPKV,

Palampur


4 Training Programme on

“Animal Production &

Management” for the

Scientists of KVK’s of HP

at DEE, CSKHPKV,

Palampur.


5 Training on poultry farming

at KVK, Hamirpur at Bara

20/02/14 02 Approx. 12 Dr. S.D. Thakur

6 Specialized training

programme for NSS

officers of HP state

organized by IDC at COA,

CSKHPKV, Palampur


7 Advance training on poultry

farming at KVK, Hamirpur

at Bara



2 11-13th

November,,

2013.

National Symposium on Emerging Challenges &

Opportunities in Veterinary Immunology &

Biotechnology for Improved Animal Health &

Productivity and XX Annual Convention of

Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology &

Biotechnology held at CSKHPKV, Palampur

Dr. S.K.

Khurana

Dr. Atul Gupta

3 3rd December,

2013.

Workshop on “Animal Disaster Management”

organized by DGCN COVAS in collaboration

with NDMA (National Disaster Management

Authority) & WSPA (World Society for the

Protection of Animals) at CSKHPKV, Palampur

(H.P.).

Dr. S.K.

Khurana

Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. S.D. Thakur

WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED Organized four training programmes of 2 days each on ‘Rabies Diagnosis & Management’ to

Veterinary Officers of H.P. State Animal Husbandry Department under RKVY Adhoc Project (2087-

37).

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Livestock Production Management is one of the key departments of College

of Veterinary and Animal Sciences responsible for UG teaching of maximum credit hours. Besides,

the department is also taking care of UG teaching in College of Agriculture and College of Home

Science. Initially, the department was clubbed with the department of Animal Production and later

on with the joining of faculty members during 1998, it started functioning as an independent

department as per V.C.I. norms. Presently the department is manned by two faculty members and

one field staff only.

TEACHING

During academic year 2013-14, the faculty was involved in teaching of 11 UG courses (11-

10teaching credits) COVAS, COA & COHS.


S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. LPM-111 Livestock Production and

Management -I (General

Principles and Ruminants)

3+1 Dr. P.K.Dogra,

Dr. Saroj Bala

Dr. Deepak Verma

2. LPM-211 Avian Production &

Management

1+1 Dr. Rakesh Thakur

Dr. Saroj Bala

3. AMT-232 Poultry (COHS) 0+1 Dr. Rakesh Thakur

Dr. Varun Sankhyan

4. AMT-233

Fisheries (COHS) 0+1 Dr. S. Mitra

5. Study circle on Production

System

NC Dr. P. K. Dogra

Dr. Deepak Verma


2nd Semester

1. LPM-121 Fodder Production and

Grassland Management

1+1 Dr. Naveen Kumar


Management –II

(Monogastric and Laboratory

Animals)

1+1 Dr. Saroj Bala

Dr. Deepak Verma

3. LPM-221 Commercial Poultry

Production & Hatchery

Management

1+1 Dr. Deepak Verma

Dr. Saroj Bala


Management –III (Regional

Interest)

1+1 Dr Saroj Bala

Dr.P.Dhar

5. AMT-121 Dairy and Animal Science

(COHS)

1+1 Dr. Sanjay Khurana

Dr. A.K. Panda


Management (COA)

2+1 Dr. Sidharth Thakur

Dr. Atul Gupta

RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:

S.

No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding

Agency

Budget

(In lacs)

Year of

start

Duration

1. AICRP on goat

improvement (Gaddi

Field Unit)

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as PI

ICAR 118.00 2009 Continued

2. Empowering rural women

of Himachal Pradesh :

sustainable dairy

entrepreneurship

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as Co-

PI

DST, New

Delhi

19.34 2012 Three years

3. Ultrasonography and

radioimmunoassay

assisted endocrine

modulation of ovarian

follicular dynamics for

augmentation of

pregnancy rate in cows.

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as Co-

PI

BARC,

Mumbai

24.89 2013 Four years

4. Propagation of AI in

goats of Himachal

Pradesh.

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as Co-

PI

Ministry of

Agri


5. All India Coordinated

Research Programme on

Weed Control

Dr. Suresh

Gautam as

Co-PI

ICAR ------- 1983 Continued

6. Pesticide- usage and

residues in vegetable

crops in Himachal

Pradesh

Dr. Suresh

Gautam as

Co-PI

UGC 12.44 2012 Continued


i. Chauhan S.S., Kumar R., Sharma K.B., Dogra P.K. and Dhar P. (2013). Importance of Vitamin

E and Selenium supplementation in Animal Production. Him. Vet. J. 6(1): 50-65.


ii. Sharma D., Dogra P.K., Agnihotri R.K., Kapoor D. and Mittra S. (2013). A trial on the control

of ectoparasitic infestation in Gaddi goats. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology.27 (2):135-137.

iii. Sharma P., Sharma D., Dogra P.K. and Mandial R.K. (2014). Comparative efficacy of

fenbendazole and oxyclozanide-tetramisole combination against gastro-intestinal nematodes in

naturally infected Gaddi goats. Vet. Res. International 2(1): 15-17.

iv. Kumar S, Rana SS and Angiras NN (2013). Comparative efficacy of tank mix and sequential

application of herbicides against complex weed flora in wheat. Himachal Journal of

Agricultural Research 39(1): 34-42.

v. Kumar S, Rana SS, Chander N and Angiras NN (2012). Management of hardy weeds in maize

under mid hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Weed Science 44(1): 11-17.

vi. Kumar S, Kumar A, Rana SS, Chander N and Angiras NN (2012). Integrated management in

mustard. Indian Journal of Weed Science 44(3): 139-143.

vii. Kumar S, NN Angiras and SS Rana. (2012). Chemical weed control in potato under mid hill

conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 38(2): 87-92.

viii. Kumar S, SS Rana, Ramesh and Navel Chander (2013). Herbicide combinations for broad-

spectrum weed control in wheat. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(1):29-33.

ix. Katara Pawan, Kumar S, SS Rana and Navel Chander. (2012). Combination of pinoxaden with

other herbicides against complex weed flora in wheat. Indian Journal of Weed Science 44(4):

225-230.

x. Navel Chander, Kumar S, Ramesh and SS Rana. (2013). Nutrient removal by weeds and crops

as affected by herbicide combinations in soybean – wheat cropping system. Indian Journal of

Weed Science 45(2): 99-105.

xi. Kumar S, SS Rana, Navel Chander and Neelam Sharma. (2013). Integrated weed management

in garlic. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(2): 126-130.

xii. Kumar S, S S Rana, Navel Chander and Ramesh. (2013). Mixed weed flora management by

bispyribac-sodium in transplanted rice. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(3): 151-155.

xiii. Sharma N, Sharma S, Kumar S and Joshi R. (2013). Dissipation and harvest time residue of 2,

4-D in soil and wheat crop. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(1): 68-70.

xiv. Chopra, SS NN Angiras, Kumar S and Singh KP. (2013). Phenology of maize (Zea mays L)

and associated weeds as influenced by tillage and weed control methods under mid hill

conditions of North West Himalayas. Journal of Agron Ecophysiology. Occup. Hlth 3&4: 13-

19.

xv. Kumar S and SS Rana. (2013). Standardization of dose and time of application of sulfosulfuron

for weed control in wheat. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 39(2): 103-110.

xvi. Kumar S, SS Rana and NN Angiras. (2013). Weed management in black gram with specific

reference to Ageratum conyzoides. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 39(2): 111-119.

xvii. Kumar S and SS Rana. (2013). Bioefficacy of Bispyribac-sodium for weed control in direct

seeded rice. Pesticide Research Journal 25(2): 123-127.

xviii. Kumar S, SS Rana, Ramesh and Navel Chander. (2013). Efficacy of carfentrazone and

pinoxden combinations against mixed weed flora in wheat. Pesticide Research Journal 25(2):

127-134.

xix. Ramesh, SS Rana and Kumar S. (2014). Weed dynamics and productivity of maize-wheat

cropping system as influenced by tillage/planting techniques. International Journal of Science,

Environment and Technology 3(3): 1059-1070.

xx. Ramesh, SS Rana, SC Negi, Kumar S and SK Subehia. (2014). Effect of resource-conserving

and planting techniques on productivity of maize (Zea mays) – wheat (Triticumaestivum)

cropping system. Indian Journal of Agronomy 59(1): 34-40.



i. Sankhyan V., Katoch S., Thakur Y.P., Thakur R., Dogra P.K., Bhardwaj N. and Patial S.(2013).


system in Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of XXX Conference & National Symposium of Indian

Poultry Science Association 22-23 November, 2013, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P:

6(2).

ii. Thakur Rakesh, Singh Anand, Sharma P.K., Kumar Gulshan, Chauhan C.L., Sankhyan Varun and

Dogra P.K. (2013). Indigenous technical practices prevalent among poultry farmers in Himachal

Pradesh. Proceedings of XXX Conference & National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science

Association22-23 November, 2013, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P: 208(2)

iii. Thakur Rakesh, Singh Anand, Chauhan C.L., Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P.K. (23013). Feeding

maize plus booster ration vis‐a‐vis readymade feed in broiler chicken. Proceedings of XXX

Conference & National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science Association22-23 November, 2013,

CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P: 37(2)

iv. Sankhyan Varun, Dogra P.K., Thakur Y.P., Katoch S. and Thakur Rakesh (2014). Pre weaning

mortality in gaddi goats of western Himalayas under transhumance/ migratory production system.

Abstr. in national seminar on ‘New dimensional approaches for livestock productivity and

profitability enhancement under era of climate change’ w.e.f. Jan. 28-30, 2014, held at Anand

Agricultural University, Anand (Guj.), Abstr. No. D99, pp201.

v. Sharma P., Dogra P.K., Mandial R.K., Kumar R. and Sharma D. (2014). Haemato-biochemical

alterations in parasitized Gaddi goats and its management. Paper presented at International

symposium on ‘The 21st century roadmap for Veterinary practice, education and research in India

and developing countries’ w.e.f. Feb. 14-16, 2014, held at SKUAST-J, R.S. Pura Jammu. Pp 101.

EXTENSION No. of lectures delivered as resource person: 28 Expert lecture in Trainings to Field/Technical

Officers: 4 TV talks from DD Shimla: 4


i. Dr. P.K. Dogra recoded a TV talk on the topic “Clean Milk Production” which was telecasted

on 13.03.2014 at 5.30 pm. under Krishi darshan programme of Doordarshan Kendra, Shimla.

ii. Dr. Parveen .K. Sharma participated as expert in the Live phone-in(studio based) TV

Programme on the topic “Scientific management of cattle in hilly areas for optimum

production” on 12.03.2014 at 5.30 pm. under Krishi darshan programme of Doordarshan

Kendra, Shimla


Exposure visits conducted at the livestock farm through Directorate of Extension Education

and direct farmer visits: 88 groups having 2363 farmers (1559 male, 671 female) and 133 staff

members.


LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Livestock Products Technology is one of the important Departments of

the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The Department was created under VCI Act in 1996

but it started independent functioning since 1998. The primary mandate of the department is to impart

training to undergraduate (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) students in the fields of Livestock Products Technology.

Efforts are afoot to strengthen the basic infrastructural facilities for undergraduate programme as per

the VCI norms.

TEACHING



Semester I

1. LPT-311 (new) Milk & Milk Products

Technology

1+1=2 Dr. D. Krofa/Dr. B.

G. Mane

2.

LPT-312 (New)

Abattoir Practices &

Animal By-products

Technology

1+1=2

Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr.

D. Krofa

Semester II

LPT-411 (Old) Meat and Meat Products

Technology

1+1=2 Dr. B. G. Mane

LPT-321 (New) Meat Science 1+1=2 Dr. B. G. Mane

------- Training to Internship

Students

----- Dr. B. G. Mane

------- Entrepreneurship

Programme (2 Nos)

----- Dr. B. G. Mane

Other Departments/College Teaching Assignments

Semester II


1 LFP-221 0+1 Dr. D. Krofa/Dr. BG

Mane

RESEARCH

Research Projects in Progress (in collaboration with other departments)

S.No. Title of Project PI Funding

Agency

Bud-

get

Year

of

start

Duration

1. Model Demonstration Unit for

Processing of Milk and Preparation

of Value Added Dairy Products”

by the ICAR, New Delhi

B G

Mane

ICAR

99.8

Lakh

2011

In final

Stage

(One time

Grant)


2. Harmonizing biodiversity

conservation and agricultural

intensification through integration

of plant, animal and fish genetic

resources for livelihood security in

fragile ecosystem

NAIP

(ICAR)

---- 2009 3 years

3. Value chain on enhanced

productivity and profitability of

Pashmina fiber

--- NAIP

(ICAR)

---- 2009 3 years

4.

Organic Farming Promotion in

Himachal Pradesh”

RKVY --- ---- -----


i. Mane BG, Mendiratta SK, Raut AA and Tiwari AK (2014). PCR-RFLP assay for identification

of species origin of meat and meat products. Journal of Meat Science and Technology, 2(2): 31-

36.

ii. Sharma P, Sharma A, Mane BG, Thakur D and Katoch S (2014). Effective parasitic management

of migratory buffaloes for enhanced productivity and sustainable livelihoods in fragile eco-

system in north-western Himalayas. Buffalo Bulletin-Accepted for Publications.

iii. Thakur Devesh, Mane BG, Chander Mahesh, Sharma Alok and Katoch Shivani (2014).

Comparative socio-economic profile and selling practices of mutton and chicken sellers: an

appraisal in Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Meat Science and Technology, 2(1): 10-15.

iv. Chawla S, Katoch S, Mane BG, Sharma VK and Sharma KS (2013). Carcass and meat quality

of broiler chicken supplemented with varying dose of isolated Enterococcus faecium. Indian

Journal of Animal Nutrition, 30(2): 179-183.

v. Mendiratta SK, Shinde AT and Mane BG (2013). Effect of added vegetable (Carrot, Radish and

Capsicum) as functional ingredients in mutton nuggets. Journal of Meat Science and

Technology, 1(2): 71-76.

Research Papers Presentation

i. Mane BG, Arun Sharma, Gopal Puri, Dinesh Krofa, Shivi Maini, K. Ravikant and V K Sharma

(2013). Effect of lean meat product AV/LMP/10 on meat quality attributes in broilers. Abstract

in IIth /IAVNAW Conference, Jammu (J&K), India (held on 19-217st Sept. 2013). Pg-181.

ii. Mane BG, Mendiratta SK and Tiwari AK (2013). Multiplex PCR assay for identification of beef,

pork and chicken in meat and meat products. Abstract in XX Annual Conference of ISVIB,

Palampur, India (held on 11-13th Nov, 2013). Pg-133.

iii. Mane BG, Choudhary S, Lakhanpal P, Khurana SK, Kanwar SS and

Barbuddhe SB (2013). Effect of aqueous and alcoholic extract of plant materials on Listeria

monocytogenes. Abstract in XX Annual Conference of ISVIB, Palampur, India (held on 11-13th

Nov, 2013).ISOPOL XVIII 2013 at Goa, India (held on 19-23rd September, 2013. P/PC/15; Page

221.

iv. Aakriti Sharma, Meghna Sharma, S.S. Kanwar, B.G. Mane and S.B. Barbuddhe (2013).

Diversity of Listeria spp. in dairy and meat products of Himachal Pradesh and their interaction

with indigenous probiotics. Abstract in ISOPOL 2013 held at Goa, India. (P/PC/07: page 212).

Manuals, Books, Book Chapters, Booklets and Bulletins etc.

Review Papers:

i. Puri G, Mane BG and Bag S (2014). Growth factors and embryonic stem cells: a review.

Livestock Research International, 2(1): 8-12.

ii. Dhanze Himani, Kumar Suman M and Mane BG (2013). Epidemiology of leptospirosis: an

Indian perspective, Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases, 1(1): 6-13.

http://jakraya.com/journal/jmst?pid=205

http://jakraya.com/journal/jmst?pid=205


EXTENSION


S. No. Date Title

(Venue)

No. of

Participants / No.

of cases

1.

2.

Field Demonstration on Value addition of milk and

milk products: to the farmers under GEF funded

project NAIP 1005

Milk Processing and Technology (In Hindi)

organized by DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

Target

Villages in

Chamba

District

29/09/2013

Extension Publication

i. Mane BG, SK Khurana and Mane BG (2013). Public health risk of meat-borne parasitic

zoonoses. Livestock Line, 7(3): 15-17.

ii. Krofa D, Mane BG and Sankhyan V (2013). Simple methods of Egg pickle preparation at home.

Publication No. 1, Department of LPT, DGCNCOVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

iii. Krofa D, Mane BG and Atul Gupta (2013). Chicken pickle preparation. Publication No. 2,

Department of LPT, DGCNCOVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

VETERINARY SURGERY & RADIOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The department of Surgery & Radiology was established in the year 1991 as an important

constituent of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences of CSKHP Agriculture University,

Palampur to impart quality education to Veterinary graduates and postgraduates, to extend clinical

services and to conduct need based research and extension activities.

The department has gained appreciations and recognitions not only from students and peers

of veterinary profession but also from State, National and International Authorities. The department

has an excellent team of dedicated, highly qualified and exceptionally motivated academic and non-

academic staff who have toiled hard all these years to build this department from a scratch. At present

the department has a decent infrastructure and its labs are equipped with number of modern

equipments. The department is in fact an institution in itself where diverse specialized aspects of

veterinary surgery like diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, orthopedics, dentistry, ophthalmology,

operative surgery and physiotherapy are being taken care of jointly. Add to this fact the variety of

animals are being treated ranging from cat, dogs, horse, cattle, pig, sheep, goats and wild animals etc.

which have their specific requirement for treatment.

Therefore, to provide quality services to veterinary patients as per international standard,

further upliftment of department is of paramount importance which needs massive grants from

diverse resources. There is an acute need to build/renovate infrastructure and procure modern

equipments with a vision to develop super specialties of veterinary surgery and allied fields as per

global standards.


TEACHING

A. Undergraduate Courses

Sr.

No.

Course

No.

Course Title Credit

hours

Name(s) of the teacher(s) if

taught jointly

2nd Professional (B.V.Sc.& AH)

1st Semester 1. Study

Circle

Canine Study Circle NC Dr. Amit Kumar

2nd Semester

1. Study

Circle

Canine Study Circle NC Dr. MS Kanwar

3rd Professional (B.V.Sc & AH)

1st Semester

1. Tracking

Programme

Neuroscience 2+0 Dr. Arvind Sharma

2. -do- Anaesthesiology 2+0 Dr. Adarsh Kumar

2nd Semester 1. Tracking

Programme

Ophthalmology 2+0 Dr. S.P. Tyagi

4th Professional (B.V.Sc& AH)

1st Semester

1. VSR-411

(New)

General Vety. Surgery,

Anaesthesiology & Diagnostic

Imaging

2+2 Dr. Adarsh Kumar I/c), Dr. S.K.

Sharma, Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr.

S.P. Tyagi, Dr. M.S. Kanwar, Dr.

Arvind Sharma

2. VSR-411

(Old)

General Surgery and

Anaesthesiology

2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar (I/c), Dr.

Amit Kumar, Dr. Arvind

Sharma, Dr. S.K. Sharma

3. VCP-411

(New)

Vety. Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Adarsh, Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr.

S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Arvind Sharma

2nd Semester 1 VSR-421

(New)

Regional Veterinary Surgery 2+1 Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c), Dr. Arvind

Sharma, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr.

S.P. Tyagi, Dr. M.S.Kanwar, Dr.

S.K. Sharma

2 VSR-421

(Old)

Regional & Clinical Surgery-I 2+0 -do-

3 VSR-422

(Old)

Radiology, Regional & Clinical

Surgery-I Clinics

0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c), Dr. S.P.

Tyagi, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr.

Arvind Sharma

4 VAC-421

(Old)

Vety. Ambulatory Clinics-I 0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c), Dr. S.P.

Tyagi, Dr Adarsh Kumar, Dr.

Arvind Sharma

5 VCP-421

(New)

Vety. Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Amit Kumar,

Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. Arvind

Sharma

5th Professional (B V Sc & AH)

1st Semester

1 VSR-

511(Old)

Regional Clinical Surgery-II and

Lameness

2+0 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Adarsh

Kumar, Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr.

Arvind Sharma, Dr. M.S.

Kanwar, Dr. S.K. Sharma


2 VSR-512

(Old)

Regional Clinical Surgery-II and

Lameness clinics

0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. S.P. Tyagi,

Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. Arvind

Sharma

3 VAC-511

(Old)

Vety. Ambulatory Clinics-II 0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Arvind

Sharma

4 VSR-511

(New)

Vety. Orthopedics and Lameness 1+1 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Adarsh

Kumar, Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr.

Arvind Sharma

5 VCP-511

(New)

Vety. Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. Amit

Kumar, Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr.

Arvind Sharma

6 VMD-512 Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding,

Management, Nutrition & Health

Care

1+1 To be Taught jointly AGB, LPM,

ANN, VPP and VSR (Dr MS

Kanwar)

7 VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding,

Management, Nutrition & Health

Care

1+1 To be Taught jointly AGB, LPM,

ANN, VPP and VSR (Dr Adarsh

Kumar)

2nd Semester

Internship Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c)

B. Postgraduate Courses

Sem

ester

Course

No.

Course Title Credit

hours

Name(s) of the teacher(s) if

taught jointly

I VSR-602 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Dr. Amit Kumar and all faculty

VSR-606 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques 2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar and

Dr. Amit Kumar

VSR-607 Veterinary Ophthalmology and

dentistry

1+1 Dr. SP Tyagi and

Dr. Arvind Sharma

VSR-608 Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery 2+1 Dr. MS Kanwar

Dr. Arvind Sharma

VSR-699 Master’s Research ---- Respective Major Advisors

PhD

VSR-704 Anaesthesia of Wild and Lab

Animals

1+1 Dr. S.K. Sharma and

Dr. Adarsh Kumar

VSR-706 Advances in Diagnostic Imaging

Techniques

2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar and

Dr. Amit Kumar

VSR-789 Special problem in PhD

Anaesthesia

0+2 Dr. S.K. Sharma and all faculty

VSR-790 Special problem in PhD Surgery 0+2 Dr. SP Tyagi and all faculty

II VSR-603 Clinical Practice-II 0+3 Dr. Arvind Sharma and all faculty

VSR-604 Small Animal Anesthesia 2+1 Dr. S.K. Sharma and

Dr. Adarsh Kumar

VSR-610 Orthopedic And Limb Surgery 2+1 Dr. S.P. Tyagi and Dr. Amit

Kumar

VSR-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Adarsh Kumar

VSR-699 Master’s Research ---- Dr. S.K. Sharma

Dr. Adarsh Kumar and

Dr. SP Tyagi


RESEARCH





i. Periodical dental scaling was found to be effective method for maintaining oral hygiene

ii. Surgical excision of epulis and oral tumor is the best method to treat the conditions.

iii. Awareness about the importance of oral and dental hygiene should be made a part of the

continuing Veterinary education for pet practitioners to reduce the incidence of periodontal

disease.

iv. Diazepam-butorphanol or acepromazine-butorphanol in propofol halothane anaesthesia was

recommended for surgery.

v. The combination of Lansoprazole with SBT seed oil has synergistic therapeutic efficacy in

dexamethasone-induced GUE in dogs as it results in faster healing when compared with either

of them used alone.

vi. The 40% Aloe vera@ 5 ml p.o. b.i.d. alone or in combination with SBT seed oil does not have

any therapeutic efficacy in dexamethasone-induced GUE in dogs.


Sr.

No.

Title of the Project PI or Co-PI Funding

source

Budget

(Lakhs)

Year of

Start and

duration

1 Utilization of seabuckthorn in the healing

of gastric erosions and ulcers in animals

Dr SP Tyagi,

Amit Kumar,

Adarsh

Kumar and

AC Varshney

NAIP

(ICAR)

37.42

2009 -2013

S. No. Name Admission No. OGPA Title of Research Problem

1. Mitin Chanana

V-2012-30-15 8.10 Clinical evaluation of End-threaded

intramedullary pinning for management of long

bone fractures in canines.

2. Neha Kapil V-2012-30-16 7.88 Clinical evaluation of ketamine, propofol or

ketamine-propofol admixture (Ketofol) for

induction of anaesthesia in diazepam-

butorphanol premedicated and isoflurane

maintained dogs.

3. Shastri Piyush

Suresh

V-2012-30-17 7.98 Evaluation of combination therapies for Gastric

ulcerations and erosions in dogs.

4. Uiase Bin

Farooq

V-2012-30-18 8.02 Diagnostic Ultrasonography of Equine

Abdomen.

5. Bhuvnesh

Thakur

V-2013-30-12 7.68 Therapeutic evaluation of Seabuckthorn

(Hippophae salicifolia) oil for Gastric ulceration

and erosions in dogs

S. No. Name Admission No. OGPA Title of Research Problem

1 Dr Rohin

Sharma

V-2012-40-007 8.05 Utility of Diagnostic imaging modalities

as clinical decision tools for management

of thoraco-abdominal disorders in dogs.


2 Funds for improvement S&T

Infrastructure

Dr. SK

Sharma and

all faculty

FIST/DST 32.00 2010-2015

3 Strengthening Veterinary Clinical

Services through capacity building and

continual professional development of

Veterinarian’s skill and transfer of

adaptive technology to field veterinary

hospitals

Dr Adarsh

Kumar and all

faculty

RKVY 39.00 2013-2014

SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDING DURING THE YEAR

Canine oral affections with emphasis on expanding diagnostic and treatment options

a. Incidence of oral affections was more in age group 9-11 years, higher in males and showed

higher prevalence in Pomeranian.

b. A positive correlation was observed between diet pattern and periodontal diseases.

c. Staphylococcus aureus was most predominant isolate in dental tartar.

d. The use of Nucandid gum paint was found to be effective for sulcular lavage after dental

scaling.

e. Erythrocein dye is an important diagnostic tool to identify plaque laden between the interdental

spaces.

f. Digital dental radiography is an effective tool to identify any dental defect.

g. Dental nerve block reduces the post-operative analgesia.

h. Squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma were common oral tumors.

Clinical evaluation of diazepam-butorphanol or acepromazine-butorphanol for sedation

during propofol-halothane anaesthesia in dogs.

a. Average induction dose of propofol in Diazepam-butorphanol group was 5.11 mg/kg and 4.89

mg/kg acepromazine-butorphanol group.

b. Faster muscle relaxation and higher hypothermia was observed in acepromazine-butorphanol

group.

c. Significant respiratory depression was observed.

d. Smoother induction and transfer were achieved by both combinations. Recoveries were

smoother, faster and excitement free in acepromazine-butorphanol group.

e. Significant fall in PCV and TEC occurred in diazepam-butorphanol group in early phase

whereas only PCV decreased significantly in acepromazine-butorphanol group.

f. The combination of Lansoprazole with SBT seed oil has synergistic therapeutic efficacy in

dexamethasone-induced GUE in dogs as it results in faster healing when compared with either

of them used alone.

g. The 40% Aloe vera@ 5 ml p.o. b.i.d. alone or in combination with SBT seed oil does not have

any therapeutic efficacy in dexamethasone-induced GUE in dogs.

PUBLICATIONS

Research papers published

i. Amit Kumar, S.P. Tyagi, Richa Dogra and Shilpa Gupta. 2013. Dose-dependent effects of

Seabuckthorn seed oil on the healing of gastric ulcers and erosions in dogs. In Proceedings: 6th

A Conference of International Seabuckthorn Association in Potsdam, Germany. pp. 9-16 14-

18 October, 2013.

ii. Naresh Kumar, Som Prakash Tyagi, Amit Kumar and Akhilesh Chandra Varshney. 2013.

Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) seed oil as local dressing agent for infected cutaneous

wounds in bovine Veterinary Research International | July-September, 2013 | Vol 1 | Issue 1 |

Pages 14-19 © Jakraya Publications (P) Ltd.


iii. Rohin Sharma, Adarsh Kumar, Amit Kumar, S K Sharma, Arvind Sharma and Neelima Tewari.

Comparison of xylazine and dexmedetomidine as a premedicant for general anaesthesia in

dogs. 2014. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 84 (1): 8–12.

Papers presented in conference/ Symposium etc.

i. Amit Kumar, S.P. Tyagi, Richa Dogra, Shilpa Gupta. 2013. Dose-dependent effects of

Seabuckthorn seed oil on the healing of gastric ulcers and erosions in dogs. 6th ISA Conference

at Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany from 14- 17th October.

ii. Rohin Sharma, Adarsh Kumar, Suneel Ranaut and Amit Kumar. 2013. Development of

indigenous ambulatory large animal lift sling for assisting downer’s cow at field level. 37th

ISVS conference on at Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology Department of

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology at Kerala Agriculture University, Thrissur, Kerala.

iii. Dr Arvind. 2013. Scope of Large animal rescue in north western Himalayas in India.

International large animal rescue conference at the university of Adelaide South Australia. 2-

3rd November 2013.

iv. Adarsh Kumar.2014. Crop raiding by wildlife, a threat to agriculture in Himachal Pradesh: Are

we prepared. Proceedings of National Seminar on Natural Resource Management for

sustainable development: Present needs and our common future March 29-30th March, 2014.

v. Arvind. 2013. Barabhangal- A potential model for self-sustaining organic rural economy.

Proceedings of National Seminar on Natural Resource Management for sustainable

development: Present needs and our common future March 29-30th March, 2014

vi. Rohin Sharma, Adarsh Kumar, Suneel Ranaut and Amit Kumar. 2013. Development of

indigenous ambulatory large animal lift sling for assisting downer’s cow at field level. In 37th

ISVS conference at Kerala Agriculture University, Thrissur, Kerala.

vii. Neelima Tewari, Adarsh Kumar, MS Kanwar, SK Sharma, Rohin Sharma and Vijay Kumar.

2014. Electrocardiographic studies in rhesus macaques presented for laparoscopic sterilization

with special reference to the effect of alph-2 agonist- dissociative anesthetic combinations.

In 37th ISVS conference at Kerala Agriculture University, Thrissur, Kerala.

viii. Des Raj, B. Pal, RK Mandial and Adarsh Kumar. 2014. Clinico therapeutic aspects of renal

failure in dogs in Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in 32 Annual convention

of ISVM and International symposium held at SKUAST (J). Feb 14-16, 2014.

ix. Shruti Gupta, Ajay Katoch, Adarsh Kumar, Ankur Sharma and RK Mandial. 2014. Clinico

haematological, biochemical, sonographic and therapeutic studies in TRP in cattle. Paper

presented in 32 Annual convention of ISVM and International symposium held at SKUAST

(J). Feb 14-16, 2014.

EXTENSION

S.

No.

Name of

Programme

Period No of

Lectures

No of

Trainees

Teacher

From To

1 Strengthening

Veterinary Clinical

Services through

capacity building

and continual

professional

development of

Veterinarian’s skill

and transfer of

adaptive technology

to field veterinary

hospitals

28-11-2013 04-12-2013 33 8 Dr Adarsh

Kumar,

Dr SK Sharma,

Dr SP Tyagi,

Dr Amit Kumar,

Dr Arvind

Sharma

2 6-12-2013 12-12-2013 33 8

3 17-12-2013 23-12-1013 33 8

4 15-01-2014 21-01-2014 33 8

5 27-01-2014 30-01-2014 24 6

6 03-02-2014 06-02-2014 18 6

7 10-02-2014 13-02-2014 24 6

8 17-02-2014 20-02-2014 24 6

9 03-03-2014 06-03-2014 24 6

10 10-03-2014 13-03-2014 24 6

11 20-03-2014 24-03-2014 24 6


Other Extension Outreach Activities:

Twelve clinical camps were organized in different parts of state.

Participation in workshops/ Conferences and Trainings etc.


1 14-18th

October,

2013.

A Conference of International

Seabuckthorn Association in Potsdam,

Germany.

Dr Amit Kumar

2 02-03rd

November

2013

International large animal rescue

conference at the university of Adelaide

South Australia

Dr Arvind Sharma

VETERINARY MEDICINE

INTRODUCTION

Department of Veterinary Medicine is one of the six major departments since the

establishment of the college in July, 1986. Presently, department is engaged in teaching, research and

extension of Clinical as well as Preventive Medicine besides providing diagnostic and clinical

services at TVCC of the college.

TEACHING


S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. VMD-411 Vet. Clinical Medicine-I

(General & Systemic)

2+1 Dr. Ajay Katoch, Dr.

Ankur Sharma, Dr. B.

Pal

2. VMD-412 Vet. Preventive Medicine-I

(Bact., Fungal and Rickettsial

diseases)

2+0 Dr. Pardeep Sharma,

Dr. Ankur Sharma

3. VMD-511 Animal welfare, Ethics &

Jurisprudence

2+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr.

B. Pal

4. VMD-512 Zoo/wild animal breeding,

management, nutrition &

healthcare


Dr. R.K. Mandial

5. VMD-513 Pet animal breeding,

management, nutrition &

healthcare

1+1 Dr. Ajay Katoch with

teachers of other deptt.

6. VCM-511 Clinical Veterinary Medicine-

II

2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. Ajay

Katoch

7. VCM-512 Clinical Veterinary

Medicine—II

0+2 Dr. B. Pal, Dr. Ankur

Sharma


8. VCM-513 Vet. Ethics & Jurisprudence 1+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr.

B. Pal

9. VEP-511 Preventive Veterinary

Medicine--II


Dr. R.K. Mandial


Medicine—II (Rural clinical

work-surveillance, health

test, vaccination)

0+2 Dr. B. Pal , Dr. Pardeep

Sharma

Interdepartmental courses :

11. VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ajay Katoch, Dr.

Ankur Sharma, Dr.

Pardeep Sharma

12. VCP-511 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

Ajay Katoch, Dr.

Pardeep Sharma

13. VAC-511 Vet. Ambulatory clinics-II 0+2 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

Ajay Katoch

14. LPM-312 Wild and zoo animal health

care and management / fish

production

1+1 Dr. Pardeep Sharma

2nd Semester

1. VMD-421 Vet. Clinical Medicine-II

(Metabolic & Deficiency

Diseases)

2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. Ankur

Sharma

2. VMD-422 Vet. Preventive Medicine-II

(Viral & Parasitic Diseases)

2+0 Dr. Pardeep Sharma and

Dr. B. Pal


Medicine-I (General &

Systemic)

2+0 Dr. Ajay Katoch and Dr.

Ankur Sharma


Medicine-I (General &

Systemic-clinics)

0+2 Dr. B. Pal and Dr. Ajay

Katoch


Medicine-I (Bacterial, viral &

fungal diseases)

2+0 Dr. Pardeep Sharma


Medicine-I (field / clinical)

(Health survey, surveillance,

health tests, vaccination etc.)

0+2 Dr. B. Pal

Interdepartmental courses :

7. VPP-322 VPP-322 VPP-

322

VPP-322

8. VCP-421 VCP-421 VCP-

421

VCP-421

9. VAC-421 VAC-421 VAC-

421

VAC-421

Department is also involved in providing training under compulsory internship

program.

Study Circle: Law and Veterinary Science Study Circle. Dr. R.K. Mandial

Tracking Programmes: Cr. Hrs: 2

1. Feline Medicine Dr. Pardeep Sharma


2. Dermatology / Integument Science Dr. Ajay Katoch

3. Alternate Veterinary Medicine Dr. Des Raj

4. Small Animal Critical Care Dr. Des Raj

5. Non-Mammalian Medicine Dr. Ankur Sharma

6. Sports Animal Medicine Dr. Ajay Katoch

7. Sheep & Goat Medicine Dr. Ankur Sharma

8. Zoo and Wild Animal Management Dr. Pardeep Sharma


S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. VCM-609 Production Diseases 2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr.

Pardeep Sharma

2. VCM-691 Master's Seminar 1+0 Dr. Des Raj

3. VCM-699 Master's Research 0+20 Dr. R.K. Mandial

4. VCM-705 Advances in production diseases 2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. R.K.

Mandial

5. VCM-710 Advanced Clinical Practice-II 0+2 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. B. Pal

6. VCM-791 Doctoral Seminar-I 1+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial

7. VCM-614 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Dr. Ajay Katoch, Dr.

Ankur Sharma and Dr.

Pardeep Sharma

2nd Semester

1. VCM-699 Master's Research 0+20 Dr. R.K. Mandial

2. VCM-708 Advances in Veterinary

Therapeutics

1+2 Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr.

Des Raj

3. VCM-615 Clinical Practice-II 0+3 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

Ajay Katoch and Dr.

Pardeep Sharma

RESEARCH



S.

No.


1. Shruti Gupta V-2012-30-006 8.21 Investigations on Parvo viral enteritis

in dogs


S.

No.

Title of Research

problem


1. Investigations on

Parvo viral enteritis

in dogs.

Investigations on canine parvoviral enteritis was done in 110

dogs. Results revealed prevalence of parvovirus infection to be

43.64% in the dogs of Palampur and nearby area. Infection was

much more prevalent (70.83%) in younger dogs (<6 months) as

compared to adults. Leucopaenia and decreased haemoglobin

were prominent haematological findings. Activity of creatine

kinase-MB was elevated (4 times) in ailing dogs. Study also

concluded that PCR is more sensitive in diagnosing canine

parvovirus infection as compared to Scanvet Kit test. Antibiotic


(Cephtriaxone+Tazobactum) along with antiviral (Oseltamivir)

and immunomodulator (Selenium and Vit. E) treatment regimen

was found to be most efficacious one.


S.

No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding

Agency

Budget

(In lacs)

Year of

start

Duration

1. A value chain on

enhanced

productivity and

profitability of

Pashmina Fibre

Dr. R.K.

Mandial

(CCPI)

NAIP 129 2010 Completed on

31st March,

2014

2. Veterinary critical

care unit cum skill

development and

training centre

Dr. Ankur

Sharma

ICAR 99.50 2012 Continuing as

an experiential

learning unit.

3. Clinical

assessment of

curative efficacy

of Inj. Gentin, Inj.

Enrotreat, Inj.

Oxymin, Susp.

Altai plus and Liq.

Abis-EC.

Dr. Ankur

Sharma

M/S Events

corporation,

Kala Amb

2.03 2013 One year

4. Besides above faculty members are working as Co-PI in 7 different projects.


a. Following new findings were recorded under NAIP sub-project:

Oral supplementation of chegu pashmina goats with copper sulphate (@200 mg) orally

showed a significant increase in the blood values of Copper. On faecal sample examination of chegu

goats & kids Trichuris ova, Marshallagia ova and M. Benedoni were detected for the first time.

Hormonal profile viz. T3 and T4 and plasma cortisol of purebred & crossbred chegu goats was

assessed for the first time. Soil health status and surface water sample analysis of the chegu goats

rearing area was also carried out for the first time, which revealed soil to be deficient in Magnesium

and rich in Sulphur. Soil was deficient in copper in 50% of the villages. Copper was either nil or

found in minute traces in water.

b. Susp. Altai Plus, a broad spectrum dewormer, containing Abamectin, Levamisole and

Albendazole was evaluated in goats and was found effective against endo-parasitism, while Liq.

Abis-EC containing Abamectin (0.6%) for topical application was found to be effective against

ectoparasites in dogs.

c. Clinico-therapeutic study on clinical cases of renal failure in dogs indicated that animals were

having tachycardia, polypnoea and anaemia. Biochemically, marked increase in BUN and creatinine

levels were observed, while USG revealed poor differentiation of cortico-medullary junction.

d. Observations revealed that delayed hypersensitivity can occur in dogs following oral

administration of Ivermectin which is manifested clinically by incoordination, frequent and

involuntary urination, and vomition. It can be managed by therapy consisting of dexamethasone,

antihistaminics and dextrose saline along with B-complex supplementation.


PUBLICATIONS


i. Ajay Katoch, Ankur Sharma, Manoj Negi and R.K Mandial (2013). Clinico- haematological

and biochemical profile of Chegu Pashmina goats. Indian J. Vet. Med. Vol. 33, No. 1 pp. 33-

34.

ii. Ajay Katoch, R.K Mandial & Rajesh Katoch (2013). Clinico – biochemical, haematological

and therapeutic studies on gastrointestinal helminthiasis in cattle. Indian J. Vet. Med. Vol. 33,

No. 1, pp. 49-52

iii. Ajay Katoch, R.K Mandial & S. Mittra (2013). Haemoprotozoal Anaemia in Cattle of Himachal

Pradesh. Indian Vet. J. 2014 91(04) 58-60.

iv. Bhatt, A.A., Wadhwa, D.R., Singh, S.P. and Singh, I. (2013). Clinico-haematobiochemical

alterations in canine enteritis. Veterinary World 6 (7):380-383.

v. Varshney, M., Wadhwa, D.R. and Mandial, R.K. (2013). Delayed hypersensitivity reaction to

oral Ivermectin in dog and its management. Indian J. Vet. Med. 33 (1):68

vi. Kumar, R., Sharma, K.B., Naqvi, S.M.K. and Mandial, R.K. (2013). Comparative studies on

hormonal profile of pure and cross bred chegu goats. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6 (1) 177-

179.

vii. Kumar, M., Pal, B., Roy, J. and Dar, F.A. (2013). Therapeutic management of cystoisosporiasis

in two pups. Intas Polivet 14 (1): 153-154.

viii. Kumar, M., Pal, B., Roy, J., Dar, F.A. and Purkayastha, R.D. (2014). Cheyletiellosis in dogs

and its therapeutic management – Report of 3 cases. Indian Vet. J. 91 (1): 67-68

ix. Kumar, M., Pal, B., and Purkayastha, R.D. (2014). Clinico-pathological and therapeutic

evaluation of Black Bengal goats infested with Psoroptes cuniculi mange. J. Parasit. Dis. Feb.,

2014.

x. Kumar, M., Pal, B., Roy, J., Dar, F.A. and Purkayastha, R.D. (2014). Generalised demodicosis

and Malassezial dermatitis in a German shepherd dog. Indian Vet. J. 91 (3): 70-71

xi. Sharma, P., Kumar, V., Pal, B., Mandial, R.K., Jitendra, K.P. and Rastogi, S. (2013). Prevalence

of gastrointestinal parasitism in free ranging rhesus macaque of Himachal Pradesh. Zoo’s Print,

Vol. 28 No.:9, pp 26-27

EXTENSION

As Course Director: Dr. Ankur Sharma conducted two off campus training as training

director, for chegu goat owners of tribal areas (Kinnaur & Spiti) of Himachal Pradesh on 6-11-13 at

Pooh (Kinnaur) and 8-11-3 at Hurling (Lahaul & Spiti). The training was entitled as "Training on

optimum use of high altitude resources and implementing better management practices for higher

profitability in pashmina farming". A total of 36 farmers participated in the trainings.

S.

No.


lecture

No. of

trainees

Teachers

From To


1. ICAR Summer school on advances

in diagnosis, therapy and

prevention of emerging and re-

emerging diseases of livestock held

at GADVASU Ludhiana.

08-10-

2013

28-10-

2013

1 20 Dr. Des Raj

2. Expert lecture to farmers of

Dharampur Block at Directorate of

Extension Education CSK HPKV,

on "Gai, Bhains, Bhed va Bakrion

main pramukh beemarian aur unka

upchaar"

27-09-

2013

1 15 Dr. Ankur

Sharma


3. Participated as an expert (vet.

Medicine) in krishi mahotsav at

CSK HPKV.

22-11-2013 23-11-2013 Dr. Ankur Sharma

4. Participated in State Level Nalwar

Fair at Sundernagar.

23-03-2014 Dr. Ankur Sharma

5. Attended Kisan mela cum farmers

training program at Killar (Pangi).

Delivered lecture in technical

session on "Common livestock

diseases and their prevention".

28-06-2014 Dr. Ankur Sharma


Dr. Ajay Katoch participated as an expert in live phone in programme of Doordarshan Shimla

on the topic "Common diseases of livestock" on Feb., 19, 2014. Dr. Ankur Sharma delivered a radio

talk on the topic "Barsaat ke mausam main dudharu pashuon ka prabandhan" for the program Krishak

vaani of AIR Dharamshala on 20-7-13.


Faculty members attended following workshops / conferences and trainings:


1. November, 11 to

December, 15, 2013

"Allele mining & identifying genes

responsible for economic traits".

Training attended at Texas A & M

University, Texas USA.

Dr. R.K. Mandial

2. March, 3-4,2014 State level action planning workshop

of KVK at Directorate of Extension

Education, CSK HPKV Palampur.

Dr. Des Raj

3. January, 6-10, 2014 National training workshop on

“Scientific report writing and

presentation" at National Academy of

Agricultural Research Management,

Hyderabad.

Dr. Ankur Sharma

4. December, 3, 2013 Workshop on "Animal Disaster

Management" jointly organised by

COVAS, National Disaster

Management Authority and World

society for protection of animals at

Palampur.

Dr. Ajay Katoch and

Dr. Ankur Sharma

5. November, 11-13,

2013

National symposium on "Emerging

challenges and opportunities in

veterinary immunology and

biotechnology for improved animal

health and productivity", organised

by Department of Veterinary

Microbiology & Immunology at

Palampur.

Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

Ajay Katoch

6. February, 14-16,

2014

32nd Annual convention of the

Indian Society for Veterinary

Medicine and International

Symposium on "The 21st century

roadmap of veterinary practice,

education and research in India &

Dr. Des Raj, Dr. R.K.

Mandial, Dr. Ankur

Sharma and Dr. Ajay

Katoch


developing countries" at SKUAST-

Jammu.

7. March, 29-30, 2014 National Seminar on "Natural

resource management for sustainable

development : Present needs and our

common future" at Maharaja Agrasen

University, Baddi organised by NGO

"Youth for sustainable development"

Dr. Ajay Katoch

VETERINARY GYNAECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics was established in July 1986 as a

combined department (Veterinary Surgery & Gynecology) and subsequently declared as a separate

department (Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics) in July 1991. Following adoption of Veterinary

Council of India Regulations, the department is now known as Department of Veterinary

Gynaecology & Obstetrics. This department has been involved in teaching the undergraduate as well

as the postgraduate students (M.V.Sc and Ph.D.), research and extension activities. Being a clinical

department, this department provides clinical facilities to the farmers of Himachal Pradesh. The main

thrust areas of the department include Female Infertility, Andrology, Obstetrics and Reproductive

Biotechnology.

TEACHING


Sem Course

No.

Title of the Course Cr. Hr Instructors

I

Old

Courses

VOG-511 Andrology and A.I. 2+0 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pankaj Sood,

Pravesh Kumar and N.K Vasishta

VOG-512 ---------do---------

(Practical)

0+2 Drs. Pankaj Sood, Purabi Barman,

Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma

VAC-511 Ambulatory Clinics-II** 0+2 Drs.Purabi Barman, Amit Sharma,

Pravesh Kumar

I

New

Courses

VGO-411 Veterinary Gynaecology 2+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pankaj Sood,

Purabi Barman and Amit Sharma

VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Amit Sharma, Pravesh & Purabi

Barman

II

Old

Courses

VOG-421 Veterinary Gynaecology

and Obstetrics

2+0 Drs. Madhumeet, Pankaj Sood, Amit

Sharma and Purabi Barman

VOG-422 ----------do--------- (Clinical) 0+2 Drs. Amit Sharma, Pravesh Kumar,

Purabi Barman and Navneet Vasishta

VAC-421 Ambulatory Clinics-I** 0+2 Drs. Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma and

Purabi Barman

New

Courses

VGO-421 Veterinary Obstetrics 1+1 Drs. N.K. Vasishta, Madhumeet Singh,

Pravesh Kumar and Purabi Barman

VCP-421 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Drs. Purabi Barman, Pravesh Kumar

and Amit Sharma

** Full day camps

Six months Internship programme (full day).


Postgraduate (M.V.Sc/Ph.D.) Courses

Sr.

No

Course

No

Course title Credit

hours

Instructors

1 VOG-601 General Gynaecology 3+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta & Purabi Barman

2 VOG-602 Female Infertility 3+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh & Amit Kumar

Sharma

3 VOG-605 Semen Preservation and A.I 2+1 Drs. Pankaj Sood & Pravesh Kumar

4 VOG-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Purabi Barman

5 VOG-699 Master’s Research 18 NC Drs. Madhumeet Singh & Pankaj Sood

6 VOG-701 Advances in Gynaecology 2+1 Drs. Navneet Kumar & Madhumeet

Singh

7 VOG-705 Advances in Semen

Preservation

1+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh & N.K.Vasishta

8 VOG-707 Clinical Practice-II 0+3 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh Kumar

& Amit Sharma

9 VOG-603 Veterinary Obstetrics 2+2 Drs. Madhumeet Singh & Pravesh

Kumar

10 VOG-606 Reproductive Biotechnology 2+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta & Amit Sharma

11 VOG-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Purabi Barman

12 VOG-700 Master’s Research - Drs. Madhumeet Singh & Purabi

Barman

13 VOG-608 Clinical Practice- II 0+3 Drs. Pravesh Kumar, Purabi and Amit

Sharma

14 VOG-702 Advances in Obstetrics 2+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh & N.K.Vasishta

15 VOG-704 Advances in Reproductive

Biotechnology

1+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta and Madhumeet

Singh

16 VOG-706 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Drs. Madhumeet Singh , Amit Sharma

and Pravesh Kumar

17 VOG-791 Doctoral Seminar-I 1+0 Dr. N.K.Vasishta

18 VOG-799 Doctoral Research 45 Dr. Madhumeet Singh

RESEARCH

On Going Master’s Programme

S.

No.

Name Admn. No OGPA Title of Research Problem

1 Dr. Ajit

Bangthai

V-11-30-003 7.22 Galactogenic and reproductive changes after

hormonal induction of lactation in abandoned

cows. (completed in Dec. 2013)

2 Dr. Rohit

Sharma

V-13-30-005 8.04 Study on efficacy of different therapeutic

regimens on restoring fertility of infertile

abandoned cows maintained in goshalas of

Himachal Pradesh.

3 Dr. Sunil Kumar V-13-30-006 7.96 Studies on estrous behavior and estrous cycle

related endocrine profile of Gaddi goats


S.

No

Name Admission

No


1 Dr. Khursheed Ahmad

Sofi

V-12-40-

004

8.46 Ultrasonographic and laparoscopic studies

on genitalia of abandoned cows



Research Projects in Progress:

2 Dr. Ajit Bangthai V-13-40-

002

-- Effect of different obstetrical procedures

to relieve dystocia on haemato-

biochemical and endocrine profiles and

postpartum reproduction in bovines.

S.

No.


1 Comparative study on certain

functional and biochemical

parameters in fresh and frozen

semen of buffalo bulls with

varying reproductive

performance

Significantly higher mass activity, higher percentage of

live, progressively motile, HOS reactive and intact

acrosome spermatozoa and lower pH values were

recorded in good quality semen. Greater loss of plasma

membrane integrity and higher leaching of intracellular

enzymes was detected in poor quality semen

Lower AST, ALT and hyaluronidase and higher AKP

concentrations and higher Calcium, Phosphorus,

Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride levels were

recorded in good quality semen. There was a strong

correlation between functional and biochemical

parameters of good as well as poor quality semen of

Murrah buffalo bulls.

2 Studies on etio-pathology and

therapeutics of bovine dystocia in

Himachal Pradesh.

Among maternal factors, in cattle, incomplete dilatation

of cervix caused majority of dystocia in cases presented

in Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, whereas, under

field conditions, narrow pelvis resulted in majority of

dystocia. In buffaloes, uterine torsion was the major cause

of dystocia in cases presented both in the Teaching

Veterinary Clinical Complex and under field conditions.

Serum cortisol and progesterone levels were raised in

dystocia affected animals significantly, whereas, estrogen

levels were lower in these animals in comparison to

animals with normal calving.

3 Galactogenic and reproductive

changes after hormonal induction

of lactation in abandoned cows

Live weight and body condition score were the key

determinants regulating the success of hormonal

induction of lactation.

Reserpine in the induction protocol did not increase the

milk yield. This makes diethylstilbestrol –

hydroxyprogesterone caproate – dexamethasone protocol

a cost effective recommendation.

Resemblance of postpartum and induced milk in terms of

minerals, estrogen, progesterone, IGF-1, fat percentage

and specific gravity, more so after 30 days of induction,

makes the latter safe for human consumption.

S.

No.

Title of the Project Principal

Investigator

Funding

Agency

Budget

(Lacs)

Duration

1. Refresher training on artificial

insemination and infertility management

to veterinary pharmacists.

Dr. Madhumeet

Singh. Professor

RKVY 30.75 2011-13


One more RKVY entitled “Management of bovine infertility through improved scientific

interventions” (Rupees 40.00) lacs has been submitted.

Component 1: Prevalent practices versus scientific management and therapeutics of bovine dystocia

in Himachal Pradesh

Component 2: Investigation of various etiologies responsible for infertility and their treatment in

bovines in Himachal Pradesh


Investigation of 2399 animals in 49 gaushalas of 9 districts revealed that technical errors

(approximately 30%) followed by poor management (approx. 20%) were the main reasons

which lead to abandoning of cows. Induction of lactation may prove beneficial in

infertile/sterile cows. However, live weight and body condition score were the key determinants

regulating the success of hormonal induction of lactation.

Good post thaw semen quality was another key determinant for success of AI. Studies on

certain functional and biochemical parameters in fresh and frozen semen of buffalo bulls with

varying reproductive performance revealed that significantly higher mass activity, higher

percentage of live, progressively motile, HOS reactive and intact acrosome spermatozoa and

lower pH values were recorded in good quality semen. Greater loss of plasma membrane

integrity and higher leaching of intracellular enzymes was detected in poor quality semen.

Lower AST, ALT and hyaluronidase and higher AKP concentrations and higher Calcium,

Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride levels were recorded in good quality

semen. There was a strong correlation between functional and biochemical parameters of good

as well as poor quality semen of Murrah buffalo bulls.

Difficult parturition leads to heavy economic losses to farmers and either calf or mother or both

may be lost due to mismanagement during calving. Studies were conducted on etio-pathology

and therapeutics of bovine dystocia in Himachal Pradesh. It was found that among maternal

factors, in cattle, incomplete dilatation of cervix caused majority of dystocia in cases presented

2. Refresher training on artificial

insemination and infertility management

to veterinary pharmacists. Part II

Dr. Madhumeet

Singh. Professor

RKVY 56.0 2012-13

3. Evaluation of various treatments on

fertility status of abandoned cows treated

in different goshalas in Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Madhumeet

Singh. Professor

RKVY 33.5 2012-13

4. Women empowerment through dairy

entrepreneurship in Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Pankaj Sood

Assoc. Professor

DST 19.4 2012-15

5. Identification of various etiological

factors responsible for infertility in

bovines in Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. Pravesh Kumar

Asstt. Prof.

RKVY 13.5 2013-14

6. Ultrasonography and radioimmunoassay

assisted endocrine modulation of ovarian

follicular dynamics for augmentation of


Dr. Pankaj Sood

Assoc. Professor

BARC 24.9 2012-15

7. Propagation of artificial insemination in

goats in Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. Pankaj Sood

Assoc. Professor

Ministry

of

Animal

Husbandr

y and

Fisheries

(GOI)

72.988

(49.28 )

2014-

2017

8. DST-FIST Project grant Dr. Madhumeet

Singh. Professor -

DST 30.00 2011-16


in Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, whereas, under field conditions, narrow pelvis

resulted in majority of dystocia. In buffaloes, uterine torsion was the major cause of dystocia

in cases presented both in the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex and under field

conditions. Among fetal factors, flexions of head, neck and limbs were the major cause of

dystocia in both cattle and buffaloes. First estrus postpartum was delayed and calving to

conception interval increased significantly in dystocia affected cows and buffaloes.

PUBLICATIONS

Published in Journals

i. Kumar P, Sharma A, Barman P, Singh M.M, Kumar N and Sood P. 2013. Surgical removal of

mummified fetus by lower flank laparohysterotomy. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 142-

144.

ii. Khan S, Singh M.M, Kumar P, Sharma A. and Barman P. 2013. Dystocia due to uterine torsion

in a buffalo-a clinicopathological study. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 114-120.

iii. Bhardwaj B, Chahota R, Gupta S, Kumar P, Verma S. and Sharma M. 2013. Microflora

associated with reproductive tract disorders of ruminants in Himachal Pradesh. Indian

Veterinary Journal 90(7): 30-32.

iv. Kumar P, Sharma A, Singh M.M, Sood P and Agarwal J. 2013. Dystocia due to emphysematous

fetus and fetal maldisposition in a buffalo. Buffalo Bulletin 32(3): 160-161.

v. Kumar P, Singh M.M, Kumar N and Sharma A. 2014. Effect of progesterone supplementation

on conception rate following single and double insemination in normal cows. Indian Veterinary

Journal 91(01): 78-80.

vi. Agrawal J, Kumar P and Kumar N. 2014. Transuterine migration in small ruminants. Indian

Veterinary Journal 91(03): 52-54.

vii. Barman P, Yadav MC, Kumar H, Meur SK and Ghosh SK. 2013. Gas chromatographic-mass

spectrometric analysis of chemical volatiles in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) urine. Theriogenology

80(6): 654-658.

viii. Barman P, Yadav MC, Bangthai A and Kumar H. 2013. Antibiogram of bacteria isolated from

bovine endometritis. Veterinary Research International 1(1): 20-24.

ix. Sood P, Barman P, Kumar A, Kumar S, Vasishta NK and Singh MM. 2013. Fibroma of cervix

in a cow. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 94-97.

x. Sharma A, Kumar P, Singh Madhumeet, Navneet Kumar and Rajinder Jaswal (2013). Rare

fetal monster in Holstein crossbred cow. Open Veterinary Journal 3(1): 8-10.

Presentation in conferences

i. Sharma A, Kumar P, Singh M.M, Vasishta N.K and Barman P. 2014. Reproductive health

status of North Western Himalayan Gaddi sheep: An abattoir study. Proceedings on National

seminar on “Natural resource management for sustainable development: present needs and

our common future” March 29-30, Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, Solan Himachal

Pradesh, pp – 37.

Extension

i. Sharma A, Kumar P, Singh M & Masand Yogita. Pashu prajanan pashu prabandhan ka mahtav.

Parvatiya Khetibari Vol-I 2014(22-23 Page).


Training Manual: Refresher Training on Artificial Insemination and Infertility Management

to Veterinary Pharmacists by Dr. Pankaj Sood and Dr. Madhumeet Singh


EXTENSION


Clinical camps under VCP/ VAC=21

Total No. of Gynaecology cases = 250

Total No. of AI = 312

Total No. of Infertility cases (TVCC) = 454

Clinical Camps under projects = 66

Total No. of Infertility cases (Camps) =1250

Trainings organized in Head Quarter w.e.f July 2013 - June 2014:

Thirteen Refresher Trainings (7 days duration) organized for veterinary pharmacists (351) under

RKVY sponsored project.

TV Talk (Phone in Live Programme):

TV talk on “Pashuon main bhanjpan ki samshaya abam uska samadhan” telecasted on 22.08.13 Dr.

Pravesh Kumar, Assistant Professor)

Recording for field based programme on topic Infertility its causes and treatment in dairy animals

by DD Shimla. Dr. Amit Sharma, Assistant Professor)

Seminar/ Symposiums attended

S.

No.

Date Title Name of Participants

1 March 29-30,

2014

National seminar on “Natural resource

management for sustainable development:

present needs and our common future” held

at Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi,

Solan Himachal Pradesh w.e.f. March 29-

30, 2014.

Dr. Amit Sharma

(Assistant Professor)


Thirteen RKVY sponsored “Refresher Trainings to Veterinary Pharmacists on Artificial

Insemination and Infertility Management Part-II” has been conducted.

FISHERIES

INTRODUCTION

The cold water fisheries sector has a great potential in generating rural income and food

security for the economically under privileged masses residing in uplands. The cold water includes

immense fishery resources and a great reservoir of biodiversity that can be tapped for food security

and to enhance the economic status of rural people. It is in this perspective that the department was

established with the primary aim to enhance fish production in the State since 22nd June, 1981 as a

Fisheries Research Cell under the Department of Animal Production. The department of

Fisheries came into existence as a full-fledged since 1.7.1991 with the aim to evolve practices of

suitable Poly-culture of cultivable carps.

TEACHING

During academic year 2013-14, the faculty was involved in UG teaching of 11 courses

(11+10 teaching credits of COVAS, COA & COHS.



RESEARCH


1. Studies on the genetic improvement of mirror carp and scale carp by selective breeding:

Significant research achievements: Out of 160 brooders of mirror carp 42 sets of brood

stock were selected for breeding. The segregation of males and females was done in the month

of Feb. 2014 to avoid any sexual rivalry. The fishes were ready to breed in Ist week of

March and this process continued till 10th April. The data so generated revealed that the

female brooders lost their weight after breeding ranging from 15gm to 120gm as such the

percentage loss of weight in relation to body weight varied between 5.5% to 20% which

depicts that wide range of variation is due to environmental changes and scarcity of water.

The percentage of fertilization was 70% and survivability of fries was similar to that of

previous year i.e. 60%.

2. Selective breeding of golden carp

Significant research achievements: Fifteen (15) healthy pair of golden carps were selected

for breeding. The percentage of fertilization was 70% and survivability of fries 60%. It was

observed that the males of smaller size were more active and potential breeders.

3. Revolving fund scheme:

Significant research achievements: The income of the department was to the tune of Rs.

91391-00 during the year. A total production of 16 quintal of fish was accomplished during

the year out of which 410.800kg (worth Rs. 53418-00) was sold to the customers. 17724

fingerlings worth Rs. 34828-00 were sold to the farmers. The department is also engaged in

providing ornamental fish to the customers and as such 79 golden fish worth Rs. 3000-00

were sold.

4. Hydrobiological studies of farm ponds

Significant research achievements: The water quality parameters were monitored

throughout the year following the procedure recommended by APHA (1980) Water

temperature during the year varied between 5.00C to 30oC. The dissolved oxygen ranges

between 5mg/l to 7.76.

PUBLICATIONS

The department is not having any faculty and hence publication is nil.


The department is actively involved in educating the farmers of the state about fish farming

in hills. Some groups of farmers from different districts of state visited the farm during the year. They

were provided technical knowhow about fish culture in hills and were also provided fish fingerlings

as per their demand, duly packed in oxygen for transportation. During the period under report 130

such farmers visited the department.

S.

No.

Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. AMT-233 Fisheries 0+1 Dr. S. Mitra

2nd Semester

2. VPP-322 Aquatic Animal Diseases, Health,

Care and Management

1+1 Dr. P. Dhar


TEACHING VETERINARY CLINICAL COMPLEX

INTRODUCTION

Department of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex is a service window of the university. It

is a coordinating unit between clinical, para-clinical and supporting departments for teaching,

providing material for research, platform for treatment of seriously sick animals and instant

diagnostic facilities. It has facilities for small and large animal Surgery, Clinical diagnosis, X-ray,

Ultrasonography, Endoscopy, diathermy, electro surgery, laparoscopic surgery and A.I. service etc.

The clinic of the college is a nodal referral hospital of the state for the treatment of obscure and

undiagnosed diseases of ailing animals and an important service point of the institution for the

farmers in particular. It is also a platform for imparting practical knowledge for U.G. and P.G.

students in the fields of Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Epidemiology, Pathology,

Microbiology, Parasitology and Clinical Biochemistry to some extent. A total of 0+17 credit hours

were offered for U.G. teaching as per VCI by various clinical and para-clinical departments. Apart

from providing a common platform for graduate, internship and postgraduate teaching in the field of

veterinary sciences, it is also engaged in the extension activities in many forms. The extension

activities include animal health care at the doorstep of the farmers by organizing clinical camps,

emergency and consultancy service and wildlife management of the state as well as round the clock

treatment of ailing animals presented at clinics from different parts of Himachal Pradesh as well as

adjoining states.

TEACHING


1st Semester

Course No Course Title Credit Hours Instructors

VCP-411 Vety. Clinical Practice 0+5 All clinical departments

VCP-511 Vety. Clinical Practice-II 0+5 All clinical departments

VLD-511 Vety. Lab. Diagnosis-II 0+2 All Para-clinical departments

2nd Semester

VCP-421 Vety. Clinical Practice 0+5 All clinical departments

VLD-421 Vety. Lab. Diagnosis-I 0+2 All Para-clinical departments

Compulsory Internship programme of six month duration to final year students


Post-graduate courses are being offered in Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex to PG students

by the different clinical departments in every semester to impart clinical practice in small and large

animals.

RESEARCH

Scientific Publications and Presentations

i. Rohin Sharma, Adarsh Kumar. SK Sharma, M Kanwar Amit Kumar and Neelima Tiwari

(2013). Electrocardiographic evaluation of xyalazine-butrophanol or dexmedetomidine-

butrophanol in ketamine induced and halothane anaesthetized dogs. Iranian Journal of

Veterinary Surgery. Accepted.

ii. Sharma P, Kanwar MS and Rattan S. (2014). Monkey menace and its management. Proceeding

of ISVM-Jammu, 14-16 Feb.21st road map for veterinary practice, education and research in

India and developing countries,235-240 (Full Lead Paper)

iii. Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma, Madhumeet Singh, Pankaj Sood and Jitender Agarwal. (2013).

Dystocia due to emphysematous fetus and fetal maldisposition in a buffalo. Buffalo Bulletin.

32(3): 160-161.


iv. Pravesh Kumar, Madhumeet Singh, Navneet Kumar and Amit Sharma. (2014). Effect of

progesterone supplementation on conception rate following single and double insemination in

normal cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 91(1): 78-80.

v. Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma, Purabi Barman, Madhumeet Singh, Navneet Kumar and Pankaj

Sood. (2013). Surgical removal of mummified fetus by lower flank laparohysterotomy.

Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 142-144.

vi. Amit Sharma, Pravesh Kumar, Madhumeet Singh, Navneet Vasishta and Purabi Barman

(2014). Reproductive health status of North Western Himalayan Gaddi sheep: An Abattoir

study. Proceeding, National seminar on “Natural resource management for sustainable

development: Present needs and our common Future” March 29-30, Maharaja Agarsen

University, Baddi, Solan Himachal Pradesh. (pp-37).

Significant Extension Activities

1. OPD Clinical Cases Treated:

A total of 5689 clinical cases (Medicine-2880, Surgery- 2044 and Gynaecology-765)

suffering from various afflictions/diseases were attended and treated.

2. Clinical Camps Organised:

i. Total 40 Clinical camps in different parts of state including tribal areas- Bhavanagar, Kalpa,

Kothi and Telangi ( Kinnaur), Loser, Hansa, Hull, Rangrik and Kibber (Spiti), Gondla Kirting

and Udaipur ( Lahaul), Killar, Purthi, Darwas, Sach, Sechu and Sural (Pangi) were organized

in which total of 493 animals (Medicine-190, Surgery-68 and Gynaecology-235) were

attended with various afflictions/disorders. On the spot medicines and mineral mixture, feed

and uromin bricks were given to large number of animals and minor surgical operations like

castration, medial patellar desmotomy etc. were performed in few cases. A total of 1493

livestock owners of tribal areas of Himachal were benefitted from these camps.

ii. Expert lecture on feeding, management of crossbred cows, green fodder production, estrus

management, artificial insemination, etiology and management of infertility in dairy animals,

causes and management of repeat breeding, colostrum feeding , care & management of new

born, first aid on surgical cases, preventive health management on vaccination and deworming

were delivered in these camps. Farmer’s queries were taken up and replied by experts .Feeding

inputs in form of UMMB, mineral mixture and concentrate ration were provided to

participating livestock owners. On the spot diagnosis and treatment was provided to ailing

animals in the field of surgery, medicine and gynecology.

3. Clinical Diagnostic Activities performed:

Clinical samples of faeces, blood, urine, milk skin scrapping and swabs were subjected to

various laboratory examinations. Altogether 1424 clinical samples were examined to confirm

diagnosis. Main diseases diagnosed were amphistomiasis, strongylosis, ancylostomiasis, ascariasis

babesiosis thelariosis, mastitis, scabies. Biopsy was taken from neoplastic growth and histopathology

was performed to confirm diagnosis. Based on culture report appropriate antibiotic therapy was

instituted.

4. Ambulatory Clinical Practice:

Under Ambulatory Clinical Practice a total of 12 clinical camps were organized in which

extensive practical exposure was imparted to the students of 4th and 5th B.V.Sc & AH professional

classes at various villages of Kangra district.


5. Care for the Zoo/Wildlife:

Captive and free ranging wild animals and birds (06 Nos.) were treated and consultancy

regarding their health care and management was provided at various wildlife parks and forests of the

state.

6. Emergency & Consultancy Services provided:

Emergency services were provided to 40 cases in the clinic round the clock including Sunday

and other holidays. Major emergencies attended were dystocia, uterine/vaginal prolapse Colic,

intestinal obstruction, bloat/tympany, snake bite and burns. Consultancy service on personal visit or

on telephone has become very popular amongst farmers in the far flung areas and has helped them in

taking proper measures for health and production related problems of their livestock & pets.

Consultancy to 3560 such cases was provided. Farmers of DRDA projects in Kangra, Solan,

Hamirpur, Mandi and other parts have been benefited a lot through telephonic consultancy.

7. Referred and Admitted cases:

A total of 73 clinical cases (34 cases in Surgery, 29 cases in Medicine & 10 cases in

Gynaecology) were referred by the field veterinary officers for detailed diagnosis & treatment. Out

of these clinical cases 47 were admitted in the indoor ward of clinic for post-operative (19)/ post-

medical (19)/ & post-gynecology (9)management.

Pamphlets/Folders (Author, Title)

Pashu prajanan mein pashu prabandhan ka mahatav. (Parvitaiya Khetibari, Vol: 1, 2014; 22-23)

Participation in workshops/ Conferences, Trainings etc.

i. Dr. MS Kanwar delivered lecture “First Aid in some surgical affections in animals” in

Refresher Course to technical & field assistants. July ,August 2013

ii. Dr. Amit Sharma attended National Seminar on “Natural Resource Management for

Sustainable Development: Present Needs and Our Common Future” on March 29-30, 2014 at

Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, Solan (HP).

iii. Dr. Amit Sharma attended one day workshop on Animal Disaster Management at Deptt. of

Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, COVAS, Palampur.

INSTRUCTIONAL LIVESTOCK FARM COMPLEX

INTRODUCTION

The present department of Instructional Livestock farm Complex came into existence on 16th

May, 2013 vide office order no. QSD.1-24/2011-CSKHPKV(GA)Vol.IV/30209-322 dated May

16,2013 with the merger of teaching and non-teaching staff and infrastructure of existing Livestock

Farm. Going back to the history of the farm, it was established in March, 1975 as a component of

“Indo-New Zealand Livestock Improvement Project (INLIP)” by importing a nucleus Jersey herd of

64 pregnant heifers, 111 weaned calves and 5 proven bulls from New Zealand. The primary aim of

this project was to bring revolutionary improvement in the livestock wealth of Himachal Pradesh by

resorting to crossbreeding with Jersey, a highly suitable exotic dairy cattle breed for hilly regions.

After completion of the above project in 1981-82, the activities further continued as “Intensive

Livestock Improvement Project (ILIP)” funded through state plan / non -plan schemes initially under

the then Department of Animal Production, Directorate of Research and then under the College of

Veterinary & Animal Sciences. The Livestock Farm became an independent unit in 1997, with

bifurcation of the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics. It was administratively attached

with the Department of Livestock Production & Management, COVAS, HPKV, Palampur from 2005


to 2010. Since, 2010 to May, 2013, the Livestock Farm functioned as a totally independent

administrative unit till creation of full-fledged Department of Instructional Livestock Farm Complex.

This department is the only livestock teaching unit of the university which provides research

support in terms of research materials, experimental animals and others facilities to different

departments of the university and in particular to the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences.

TEACHING


S.

No.


Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1 LFP-211 Livestock Farm Practices NC Dr. P.K. Dogra

Dr. Deepak Verma

2nd Semester

1 LFP-221 Livestock Farm Practices NC Dr. P.K. Dogra

Dr. Deepak Verma

2 ------- Compulsory Internship NC Dr. P.K. Dogra

Dr. Parveen Sharma

RESEARCH


S.

No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding

Agency

Budget

(In lacs)

Year

of start

Duration

1. AICRP on goat improvement

(Gaddi Field Unit)

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as PI

ICAR 118.00 2009 Continued

2. Empowering rural women of

Himachal Pradesh :

sustainable dairy

entrepreneurship

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as Co-

PI

DST, New

Delhi

19.34 2012 Three

years

3. Ultrasonography and

radioimmunoassay assisted

endocrine modulation of

ovarian follicular dynamics

for augmentation of


Dr. P. K.

Dogra as Co-

PI

BARC,

Mumbai


4. Propagation of AI in goats of

Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as Co-

PI

Ministry

of Agri,

72.98 2013 Four

years

5. All India Coordinated

Research Programme on

Weed Control

Dr. Suresh

Gautam as

Co-PI

ICAR ------- 1983 Continued

6. Pesticide- usage and residues

in vegetable crops in

Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Suresh

Gautam as

Co-PI

UGC 12.44 2012 Continued

PUBLICATIONS


i. Chauhan S.S., Kumar R., Sharma K.B., Dogra P.K. and Dhar P. (2013). Importance of Vitamin

E and Selenium supplementation in Animal Production. Him. Vet. J. 6(1): 50-65.


ii. Sharma D., Dogra P.K., Agnihotri R.K., Kapoor D. and Mittra S. (2013). A trial on the control

of ectoparasitic infestation in Gaddi goats. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology.27 (2):135-137.

iii. Sharma P., Sharma D., Dogra P.K. and Mandial R.K. (2014). Comparative efficacy of

fenbendazole and oxyclozanide-tetramisole combination against gastro-intestinal nematodes in

naturally infected Gaddi goats. Vet. Res. International 2(1): 15-17.

iv. Kumar S, Rana SS and Angiras NN (2013). Comparative efficacy of tank mix and sequential

application of herbicides against complex weed flora in wheat. Himachal Journal of

Agricultural Research 39(1): 34-42.

v. Kumar S, Rana SS, Chander N and Angiras NN (2012). Management of hardy weeds in maize

under mid hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Weed Science 44(1): 11-17.

vi. Kumar S, Kumar A, Rana SS, Chander N and Angiras NN (2012). Integrated management in

mustard. Indian Journal of Weed Science 44(3): 139-143.

vii. Kumar S, NN Angiras and SS Rana. (2012). Chemical weed control in potato under mid hill

conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 38(2): 87-92.

viii. Kumar S, SS Rana, Ramesh and Navell Chander (2013). Herbicide combinations for broad-

spectrum weed control in wheat. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(1):29-33.

ix. Katara Pawan, Kumar S, SS Rana and Navell Chander. (2012). Combination of pinoxaden with

other herbicides against complex weed flora in wheat. Indian Journal of Weed Science 44(4):

225-230.

x. Navell Chander, Kumar S, Ramesh and SS Rana. (2013). Nutrient removal by weeds and crops

as affected by herbicide combinations in soybean – wheat cropping system. Indian Journal of

Weed Science 45(2): 99-105.

xi. Kumar S, SS Rana, Navell Chander and Neelam Sharma. (2013). Integrated weed management

in garlic. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(2): 126-130.

xii. Kumar S, S S Rana, Navell Chander and Ramesh.(2013). Mixed weed flora management by

bispyribac-sodium in transplanted rice. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(3): 151-155.

xiii. Sharma N, Sharma S, Kumar S and Joshi R. (2013). Dissipation and harvest time residue of 2,

4-D in soil and wheat crop. Indian Journal of Weed Science 45(1): 68-70.

xiv. Chopra, SS NN Angiras, Kumar S and Singh KP. (2013). Phenology of maize (Zea mays L)

and associated weeds as influenced by tillage and weed control methods under mid hill

conditions of North West Himalayas. Journal of Agron Ecophysiology. Occup. Hlth 3&4: 13-

19.

xv. Kumar S and SS Rana. (2013). Standardization of dose and time of application of sulfosulfuron

for weed control in wheat. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 39(2): 103-110.

xvi. Kumar S, SS Rana and NN Angiras. (2013). Weed management in black gram with specific

reference to Ageratum conyzoides. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 39(2): 111-119.

xvii. Kumar S and SS Rana. (2013). Bioefficacy of Bispyribac-sodium for weed control in direct

seeded rice. Pesticide Research Journal 25(2): 123-127.

xviii. Kumar S, SS Rana, Ramesh and Navell Chander. (2013). Efficacy of carfentrazone and

pinoxden combinations against mixed weed flora in wheat. Pesticide Research Journal 25(2):

127-134.

xix. Ramesh, SS Rana and Kumar S. (2014). Weed dynamics and productivity of maize-wheat

cropping system as influenced by tillage/planting techniques. International Journal of Science,

Environment and Technology 3(3): 1059-1070.

xx. Ramesh, SS Rana, SC Negi, Kumar S and SK Subehia. (2014). Effect of resource-conserving

and planting techniques on productivity of maize (Zea mays) – wheat (Triticum aestivum)

cropping system. Indian Journal of Agronomy 59(1): 34-40



i. Sankhyan V., Katoch S., Thakur Y.P., Thakur R., Dogra P.K., Bhardwaj N. and Patial S.(2013).


system in Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of XXX Conference & National Symposium of

Indian Poultry Science Association 22-23 November, 2013, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)

INDIA P: 6(2).

ii. Thakur Rakesh, Singh Anand, Sharma P.K., Kumar Gulshan, Chauhan C.L., Sankhyan Varun

and Dogra P.K. (2013). Indigenous technical practices prevalent among poultry farmers in

Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of XXX Conference & National Symposium of Indian Poultry

Science Association22-23 November, 2013, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P: 208(2)

iii. Thakur Rakesh, Singh Anand, Chauhan C.L., Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P.K. (23013).

Feeding maize plus booster ration vis‐a‐vis readymade feed in broiler chicken. Proceedings of

XXX Conference & National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science Association22-23

November, 2013, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP) INDIA P: 37(2)

iv. Sankhyan Varun, Dogra P.K., Thakur Y.P., Katoch S. and Thakur Rakesh (2014). Pre weaning

mortality in gaddi goats of western Himalayas under transhumance/ migratory production

system. Abstr. in national seminar on ‘New dimensional approaches for livestock productivity

and profitability enhancement under era of climate change’ w.e.f. Jan. 28-30, 2014, held at

Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Guj.), Abstr. No. D99, pp201.

v. Sharma P., Dogra P.K., Mandial R.K., Kumar R. and Sharma D. (2014). Haemato-biochemical

alterations in parasitized Gaddi goats and its management. Paper presented at International

symposium on ‘The 21st century roadmap for Veterinary practice, education and research in

India and developing countries’ w.e.f. Feb. 14-16, 2014, held at SKUAST-J, R.S. Pura Jammu.

Pp 101.

EXTENSION No. of lectures delivered as resource person: 28

Expert lecture in Trainings to Field/Technical Officers : 4

TV talks from DD Shimla: 2

Radio talk/ TV Telecast:

i. Dr. P.K. Dogra recoded a TV talk on the topic “Clean Milk Production” which was telecasted

on 13.03.2014 at 5.30 pm. under Krishi darshan programme of Doordarshan Kendra, Shimla.

ii. Dr. Parveen K. Sharma participated as expert in the Live phone-in(studio based) TV

Programme on the topic “Scientific management of cattle in hilly areas for optimum

production” on 12.03.2014 at 5.30 pm. under Krishi darshan programme of Doordarshan

Kendra, Shimla


Exposure visits conducted at the livestock farm through Directorate of Extension Education and

direct farmer visits: 88 groups having 2363 farmers (1559 male, 671 female) and 133 staff members.


VETERINARY & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTENSION EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION

Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education was created in 1999

to meet the Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education as per the Veterinary Council of India (VCI)

Act, 1984. The Department aims to educate the veterinary graduates in application of the basic

concepts of development education, entrepreneurship development as well as that of behavioural

sciences for the transfer/dissemination of available technology in the field of Veterinary Sciences and

Animal Husbandry. This is important in view of the fact that the extension approaches for the

Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry are significantly different from those used in allied

sciences like Agriculture, Horticulture and Home Sciences. Over a period of time, the department

has achieved several milestones in teaching, research and extension. E-Learning, a new concept in

online teaching has been successfully implemented by the department in addition to the audio-visual

based teaching. The department is involved in the successful implementation of research project on

Biodiversity Conservation for sustainable livelihood in district Chamba. Another research project on

validation of ITK on retained placenta under field conditions has been completed. The department

has been awarded a research project by National Innovation Foundation on Validation of ITK’s on

Ephemeral Fever under field condition of Himachal Pradesh. Over all during the period under report,

the department has successfully organized capacity building programs in the field of veterinary and

animal sciences both on and off campus. The department has working closely with field veterinary

institutions to reach out livestock owners of the region. It is in the process of forging of partnership

with National Innovation Foundation, Department of Science and Technology on validation and

dissemination of traditional animal health technologies in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

TEACHING

Undergraduate Courses S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. VAE-311 Principle and Tech of Vety. &

A.H. Extension

2+1 Dr. Alok K Sharma, Dr.

S. Katoch, Dr. Devesh

Thakur

2. AHE-411 OLD Extension Tech in Vety

Practice & Livestock

Production

1+1 Dr. Alok K. Sharma, Dr.

S. Katoch, Dr. Devesh

Thakur

3. VAE-511 Livestock Entrepreneurship 1+0 Dr. S. Katoch, Dr.

Devesh Thakur & Dr.

Alok Sharma

STUDY

CIRCLE

Livestock & Livelihood

Study Circle

NC Dr. Alok Sharma

2nd Semester 1. VAE-321 Livestock Economics, Mkt.

& Business Mgt.

2+1 Dr. S. Katoch, Dr.

Devesh Thakur & Dr.

Alok Sharma

2. TVC-421 Veterinarian in Society (Non

Credit )

1+0 Dr. Devesh Thakur, Dr.

Alok Sharma & Dr. S.

Katoch

3. STUDY

CIRCLE

Livestock & Livelihood

Study Circle

NC Dr. Alok Sharma


RESEARCH


S.

No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding

Agency

Budget

(In lacs)

Year of

start

Duration

1. Studies on Indigenous

Veterinary Medication

for Curing Ephemeral

Fever

Dr Alok

Sharma

National

Innovation

Foundation,

Dept. of

Science &

Technology

Govt. of India

5.95 lac May 2013-

December

2014

20 Month

2. Organic Animal

Husbandry

Dr Alok

Sharma

ICAR

3. Harmonizing

Biodiversity

Conservation and

Agriculture

Intensification through

Integration of Plant,

Animal and Fish

Genetic resources for

Livelihood Security in

Fragile eco-systems

Dr Alok

Sharma

GEF-NAIP-

ICAR

34.5 lac 2009-2014 4 YEAR

4. Diffusion and adoption

of Livestock

technologies in different

agro- climatic regions of

India

Dr

Devesh

Thakur

IVRI

Izzatnagar 2012-2014 2 year


Research findings on Meat selling Practices in Himachal Pradesh published in Journal of Meat

Science and Technology Vol 2 (1): 10-15. Average age, experience and income varied considerably

(P<0.05) among mutton and chicken sellers. Among mutton and chicken selling, latter was found to

be a relatively newer activity in the region. Chicken selling was based on supply of birds through

long distance bird transportation from neighbouring states. On the other hand, mutton sellers face

difficulty in availability of quality animals for mutton selling as well as poor by-product utilization.

The state animal production systems (poultry, sheep and goat) are insufficiently able to meet the

growing demand of slaughter animals and birds. More efforts are therefore, needed to boost small

ruminant and poultry production in the region to increase livelihood opportunities to butchers as well

as to ensure availability of superior animal protein to consumers at affordable prices. As far as

occupational hazards are concerned, injuries were common in both types of activities. However, none

of the butchers reported symptoms of any meat borne zoonoses.

Significant research achievements: To assess the potential of mobile telephony in utilization of

livestock related information by the livestock farmers. Results: Majority of mobile owning livestock

owners had medium level of mass media exposure (80%), followed by high (13%) and low (7%)

mass media exposure. Majority of the respondents (64%) perceived language as the most important

constraint followed by poor network coverage (38%) and complexities involved in use of mobile

phones (20%) Disaggregation of purpose of calls related to animal husbandry revealed that majority

of respondents (97.50%) made calls for medical treatment, followed be breeding (57%), obstetrical

and gynaecological problems (40%), feeding related enquiries (38%) and livestock insurance

enquiries (37.5%).Very less proportion of respondents made calls for the purpose of getting

information regarding bank loan/subsidy (2.5%) and health/post mortem certificate (3%). Majority


of respondents reported medium level of satisfaction (67%) followed by high (17.5%) and low (16%)

levels of satisfaction. Majority of the respondents (64%) perceived language as the most important

constraint followed by poor network coverage (38%) and complexities involved in use of mobile

phones. Conclusion: The study revealed high usage of mobile phones for seeking livestock related

information by the farmers. Hence, it was concluded that the mobile telephony services can be

effectively used to provide area-specific services either by text messages or voice customized

according to the local language. Further, in order to scale up mobile inclusiveness, it is imperative

that the physical infrastructure with mobile service providers be improved so that quality services

could be provided to remote villages.

PUBLICATIONS


i. Devesh Thakur, B. G. Mane, Mahesh Chander, Alok Sharma and Shivani Katoch (2014).

Comparative socio-economic profile and selling practices of mutton and chicken sellers: an

appraisal in Himachal Pradesh (India) Journal of Meat Science and Technology Vol 2 (1): 10-

15

ii. Devesh Thakur, Alok K Sharma et al. (2014). Adoption Practices of Scientific Poultry Farming

practices in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Poultry Science 49(1): 102-105

iii. Geneisis AV, Chander M, Devesh Thakur and Bardhan D (2014). Potential of mobile telephony

in utilization of Dairy related information: An empirical evidence from Tamil Nadu, India

Indian Journal of Dairy Sciences 67(1).

iv. Research paper (Reviewed by Devesh Thakur) on “ Knowledge level of dairy farmers about

Artificial Insemination in Bidar district of Karnataka, India” from Veterinary Research

International, Jakaria Publications, Pune, India

EXTENSION

S.

No.


lecture

No. of

trainees

Teachers

From To


1. Training and Exposure Visit of

Farmers from Chamba and

J&K(Biodiversity Project )

02-09-

2013

05-09-

2013

1 50

2. Refresher Course for Technical/Field

assistant of CSKHPKV Palampur

15-07-

2013

14-08-

2013

2

3. Mid Himalayan Watershed

Development Project(Dairy sub

project)

22-03-

2014

1 20

4. Tibetan Children School Group Visit

for career counselling in Veterinary

Sciences and animal husbandry

22-04-14 1 28

5. J &K Livestock Farmers from

Bhadarwah and Poonch/Rajouri

district visit organised by Indian

Army

1 25


Nil


ANNEXURE - I

Honours and Awards

1. Best paper award for Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. MS Kanwar, Dr. SK Sharma in “Wild and Zoo

Animal Surgery Session of 37th ISVS conference.

2. Best paper award for Dr. Adarsh Kumar in national conference of Veterinary medicine in 2013.

3. Dr. D.R. Wadhwa won the prestigious Dr P.K. Das National Gold Medal for the year 2013,

awarded by Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine in 32nd Annual Convention of India Society

of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, faculty members also bagged 3 other awards in different

categories is same symposium.

4. Dr. Rajesh Chahota and Dr. Geetanjali Singh were awarded with Mid-career Scientist and

GADVASU Women Scientist Award, respectively in the XX annual convention and national

symposium organized by Indian society for veterinary immunology and biotechnology.

5. Dr. Des Raj was awarded with P.K. Das National Gold Medal 2013 for contribution to

advancement of veterinary medicine by Indian society for veterinary medicine during 32nd

Annual Convention of ISVM held at SKUAST-Jammu on Feb., 14-16, 2014.

6. During this conference, Dr. Des Raj also won best paper presentation award, Dr. Ankur Sharma

won best poster award while Dr. Ajay Katoch won 2nd best paper presentation award.

7. Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj got Best Poster Award (II) in the XX annual convention and national

symposium organized by Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology.

8. Faculty of Department of Animal Nutrition grabbed two awards for best presentations at 2nd

National Conference of Indian Academy of Nutrition-Health Interaction and Welfare at

SKAUST, Jammu. 19-21 September, 2013.

Faculty Visits Abroad

1. Dr. R K Mandial attended training on "Allele mining & identifying genes responsible for

economic traits" at Texas A & M University, Texas USA from November, 11 to December, 15,

2013

2. Dr Varun Sankhyan, Assistant Professor visited USA for NAIP sponsored training on “Marker

Assisted Selection in Animal Science” at IOWA state university, Ames, USA from 13 Feb

2014 to 31 March 2014 (47 days).

3. Dr. Pankaj Sood, Associate Professor of the Department has gone to Israel to pursue Post-

Doctoral Fellowship programme during November 2013 for a period of one year.

4. Dr. Shivani Katoch, participated in international post-graduate course in “Poultry production

and Management” held at the Rehovot Campus, Israel, 08.04.13- 05.02.13.

5. Dr. Geetanjali Singh, Assistant Professor Veterinary Biochemistry, was selected for ICAR

NAIP International training in the field of ‘biomolecules’ and therefore visited University of

Queensland, Brisbane, Australia for 2 months.

6. Dr. Pardeep Sharma was awarded with Adelaide scholarship international—2014 and got

admission for Ph. D. program at University of Adelaide, Australia.

7. Dr. V.K. Sharma presented a research paper at 6th ISA Conference at Potsdam, Brandenburg,

Germany (2013).

8. Dr Amit Kumar Singla presented a research paper at 6th ISA Conference at Potsdam,

Brandenburg, Germany (2013).

9. Dr Arvind Sharma International Large Animal Rescue Conference University of Adelaide

Australia (2013).


ANNEXURE-II

List of faculty of Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Science

S. No. Name of Faculty Member Designation

Department of Breeding Genetics & Biostatistics

1. Dr. Sanjeet Katoch Professor & Head

2. Dr. Y P Thakur Professor

3. Dr. Varun Sankhyan Asstt. Professor

4. Dr. Deepak Verma Asstt. Professor (On secondment basis)

Animal Nutrition

1. Dr. V. K Sharma Prof & Head

2. Dr. Daisy Rani Astt. Prof.

3. Dr. Shivani Katoch Astt. Prof.

4. Dr. Vinod Sharma Astt. Prof (On secondment basis)

Veterinary Anatomy & Histology

1. Dr. R.L.Bhardwaj Professor & Head

2. Dr. Rajesh Rajput Associate Professor

3. Dr. Virender Pathak Assistant Professor (on Study leave) 10.01.2013

Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

1. Dr. R Kumar Professor & Head

2. Dr. K. B. Sharma Professor

3. Dr. Naresh Kumar Professor

4. Dr. Geetanjali Singh Assistant Professor

5. Dr. M. S. Verma Assistant Professor (On Secondment)

Veterinary Microbiology

1. Dr. Mandeep Sharma Professor & Head

2. Dr. KB Nagal Professor

3. Dr. Rajesh Chahota Associate Professor

4. Dr. Subhash Verma Associate Professor

5. Dr. Prasenjit Dhar Assistant Professor

6. Dr. Aneesh Kumar Assistant Professor

Veterinary Parasitology

1. Dr. S. Mittra Professor & Head

2. Dr. R.K.Agnihotri Professor

3. Dr. Devina Sharma Assistant Professor


1. Dr. V K Gupta Professor & Head

2. Dr. R K Asrani Associate Professor

3. Dr. R D Patil Assistant Professor

Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

1. Dr. C. Varshneya Professor and Head

2. Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj Assistant Professor

3. Dr. Dinesh Sharma Assistant Professor


1. Dr. S.K.Khurana Associate Professor & Head from 15/02/2014


2. Dr. Sidharth Dev Thakur Asstt. Professor

3. Dr. Atul Kumar Gupta Asstt. Professor

Livestock Production Management

1. Dr. P.K. Dogra Professor and Head

2. Dr. Suresh Kumar Principal Agronomist (w. e. f. Oct 7, 2013)

3. Dr. Deepak Verma Assistant Professor (Up to Feb. 2, 2014)

Livestock Products Technology

1. Dr. Dinesh Krofa Assistant Professor (In-charge)

2. Dr. B. G. Mane Assistant Professor

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

1. Dr. A.C. Varshney Professor (ON EOL)

2. Dr. S.K. Sharma Professor & Head

3. Dr. Adarsh Kumar Associate Professor

4. Dr. S.P. Tyagi Associate Professor

5. Dr. Amit Kumar Assistant Professor

6. Dr. Arvind Sharma Assistant Professor (On Secondment)

Vety Medicine

1. Dr Deshraj Wadhwa Professor & Head

2. Dr R K Mandial Professor

3. Dr B Pal Professor posted at Dhaulakuan

4. Dr. Ajay Katoch Asstt Prof

5. Dr Ankur Sharma Asstt Prof

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

1. Dr. Navneet Kumar Vasishta Professor and Head

2. Dr. Madhumeet Singh Professor

3. Dr. Pankaj Sood Associate Professor (On EOL)

4. Dr. Purabi Barman Assistant Professor

5. Dr. Pravesh Kumar Assistant Professor

Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex

1. Dr MS Kanwar Professor & Head

2. Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma Assistant Professor (Gynaecology)

3. Dr. Pardeep Sharma Assistant Professor (Medicine) On EOL

Livestock Farm

1. Dr. P.K. Dogra Professor and Head

2. Dr. Suresh Kumar Principal Agronomist (w. e. f. October 7, 2013) -

3. Dr. Deepak Verma Assistant Professor (Up to Feb. 2, 2014)

Fisheries

1. Dr. (Mrs.) Rani Dhanze Sr. Scientist & Head (Retired on 31st july,2013)

2. Dr. V.K. Sharma Prof. & Head, Additional Charge up to Feb. 23, 2014.

3. Dr. P.K. Dogra Prof. & Head, Additional Charge w.e.f. Feb. 24, 2014.

Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education

1. Dr. Alok Sharma Professor and Head

2. Dr. Devesh Thakur Assistant Professor


ANNEXURE- III

List of College staff members

S. No Name of Staff Member Designation

Office of Dean

1. Sh. Kuldeep Chand Sood Private Secretary

2. Sh. R.P.Bist. Section Officer

3. Sh. Vipin Sharma Senior Assistant

4. Sh. Madan Lal Sharma -do-

5. Sh. Suresh Kumar Gupta. -do-

6. Sh. Sarbjeet Singh Junior Assistant

7. Sh. Chaman Lal. Tech Assistant Grade-II

8. Kumari Promila Clerk

9. Sh. Saran Dass Clerk

10. Sh. Parveen Kumar Clerk

11. Sh. Kartar Singh Driver

12. Sh. Suresh Kumar Conductor

13. Sh. Kumar Chand Peon

14. Sh. Prem Chand Peon

Department of Breeding Genetics & Biostatistics

1 Sh. Sanjay Gupta Sr. Asstt.

2 Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Clerk

3 Sh. Ranjeev Kumar Clerk

4 Smt. Shivali Jamwal Computer Asstt.

5 Sh Ravinder Kumar Lab. Asstt.

6 Sh Sant Kumar Lab. Asstt.

7 Sh. Harnam Chand Lab. Attendant

8 Sh. Harbans Lal Peon

9 Sh. Om Prakash Cattle Attendant

10 Sh Vijay Kumar Beldar

11 Sh. Roshan Lal Beldar

12 Sh. Ram Dhan Beldar

13 Sh. Prakash Chand Beldar

14 Sh. Kehar Singh Beldar

15 Sh Harbans Lal Beldar

Animal Nutrition

1 Sh. Sher Singh Sr. Astt.

2 Sh. Partap Chand Jr. T.A

3 Sh. Anirudh Rana L.A

4 Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon

5 Sh. Madan Lal Lab. Helper

6 Sh. Vikram Jeet Singh Beldar

Veterinary Anatomy & Histology

1 Sh. Pundari Parkash Sr. Tech. Asstt. Grade-1


2 Sh. Om Parkash Lab. Attendant

3 Sh. Om Parkash Jr. Asstt.

4 Sh. Amar Singh MDHA

5 Sh. Jindo Ram Peon

6 Sh. Rajinder Kumar Sweeper

Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

1 Sh. Roop Chand Junior Assistant

2 Sh. Sunil Kumar Junior Assistant

3 Sh. Uttam Chand Technical Assistant Gr-1

4 Sh. Jai Chand Junior Technician

5 Sh. Bisan Dass Laboratory Assistant

6 Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon

Veterinary Microbiology

1 Mr. R.N. Sharma Sr. T.A. Gr-I

2 Mr. Pratap Chand Sr. Tech.

3 Mr. Ramesh Kumar/Onkar Chand Lab. Attendant

4 Mr. Kamaljit Beldar

5 Mr. Shruti Prakash Lab. Helper

6 Mr. Gorkhu Ram Sr. Assistant

7 Mrs. Rama Kumari Jr. Assistant (Now transferred)

8 Mr. Anil Kumar Verma Stenographer

9 Mr. Rajinder Singh Peon

10 Mr. Ujjager Singh Driver

11 Mr. Anek Kumar Beldar

12 Mr. Satpal Sweeper

Veterinary Parasitology : Nil


1 Mr. Madan Singh Junior Assistant

2 Mr. Gurbachan Singh Laboratory Assistant

3 Mr. Rangilu Ram Post-Mortem Attendant

4 Mr. Ram Dhan Beldar

Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

1 Sh. Joginder Kumar Junior Technician

2 Sh. Des Raj Junior Assistant

3 Sh. Narotam Chand Beldar

4 Sh. Karam Chand Beldar


1 Sh. Ramesh Kumar Lab. Assistant

2 Sh. Mehar Chand Peon

Livestock Production Management

1 Smt. Renu Kumari Superintendent (Ex cadre)

2 Sh. Moti Ram Clerk

3 Dr. Parveen K. Sharma Veterinary Officer


4 Sh. Kashmir Singh Tech. Asstt. G-II (w. e. f. Sept 26, 2013)

5 Sh. Ramesh Kumar Vety. Supervisor

6 Sh. Rakesh Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

7 Sh. Anil Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

8 Sh. Raj Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

Livestock Products Technology

1 Sh. Santosh Kumar Peon

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

1 Smt. Anjna Sood Senior Assistant (Retired)

2 Smt. Seema Devi Senior Assistant

3 Sh. Ashwani Clerk

4 Sh. Baldev Raj STA Gr-I

5 Sh. Virender Singh, Radiographer

6 Sh. Narinder Singh Lab Assistant

7 Sh. Karm Chand Peon

8 Sh. Kuldeep Chand Beldar

9 Sh. Prem Chand Beldar

Veterinary Medicine

1. Sh Amarnath Sr. Tech. Asstt. Grade-I

2. Sh Ganga Ram Sharma Sr. Asstt.

3. Sh Sakhti Chand Junior Technician

4. Sh Subash Chand Peon

5. Sh Balak Ram Beldar

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

1 Sh. Anil Dixit Sr. Technical Assistant (G-II)

2 Sh. Shanti Swaroop Jr. Technician

3 Sh. Parveen Kumar Clerk (On Contract)

4 Sh. Kamal Jeet Peon

Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex

1 Mr. Ram Paul Junior Technician

2 Mr. Rakesh Kumar Veterinary Pharmacist

3 Mrs. Anju Bala Beldar (on deputation)

4 Mr. Hoshiar Singh Lab. Helper

5 Mr. Krishan Kumar Beldar

Livestock Farm

1 Smt. Renu Kumari Superintendent (Ex cadre)

2 Sh. Moti Ram Clerk

3 Dr. Parveen K. Sharma Veterinary Officer

4 Sh. Kashmir Singh Tech. Asstt. G-II

5 Sh. Ramesh Kumar Vety. Supervisor

6 Sh Rakesh Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

7 Sh. Anil Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

8 Sh. Raj Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

9 Sh. Ajmer Singh Lab. Assistant


10 Sh. Subhash Chand Lab. Assistant

11 Sh. Vikram Chand Field Assistant G-I

12 Sh. Mohinder Singh Field Assistant

13 Sh. Ramesh Chand Driver w.e.f. March 11, 2014

14 Sh. Sukh Dev Road Roller Driver

15 Cattle Attendants 06

16 Beldars (31) 26 (5 working in other dept.)

17 Chowkidars (2) Transferred to security cell

18 Syce cum rider (1) 01

Fisheries

1 Sh. Sanjay Kumar Clerk

2 Sh. Sukh Lal Peon, Trsf, w.e.f. Feb. 10, 2014

3 Sh. Rakesh Kumar Bali Tech. Asstt. G-1

4 Sh. Satya Pal Jr. Technician

5 Sh. Pritam Chand Beldar

6 Sh. Karam Chand Beldar

7 Sh. Mulkh Raj, Beldar Beldar

8 Sh. Partap Chand Beldar

9 Sh. Ishwar Dass Beldar

10 Sh. Ravi Kumar Beldar (Trsf on April 30, 2014)

11 Sh. Shiv Raj Beldar (Trsf on March 31, 2014)

12 Sh. Jagdish Chand Chowkidar (Trsf on February 6, 2014)

Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education

1 Sh. Naresh Kumar Lab. Attendant

2 Sh. Hari Singh Beldar

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