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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
Course No. Course Title Cr.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Undergraduate Courses
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
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Postgraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
Ongoing Masters Programme
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.
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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
Salient Research Achievements
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.
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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
Significant research achievements:
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
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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.
Name of programme Period No. of
lecture
No. of
traine
es
Teachers
From To
As instructor/Resource person:
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
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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.
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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.
S. No. Date Title Name of Participants
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.
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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
Undergraduate Courses
Semester I
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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)
2+2 Dr. R.L.Bhardwaj
Dr. Rajesh Rajput
2 VAN-221
Vety. Splanchnology & Applied
Anatomy
1+1 Dr. R.L.Bhardwaj
Dr. Rajesh Rajput
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Postgraduate Courses
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
3+1 Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj
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
0+3 Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj
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
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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
OGPA Title of Research Problem
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
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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.
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TEACHING
The following undergraduate and postgraduate courses were taught during first and second
semester of the academic year 2013-2014:
Undergraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
2+1 Dr Naresh Kumar,
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
Postgraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
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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
2+0 Dr Naresh Kumar,
Dr Geetanjali Singh
4. VPY-651 Environmental Physiology 2+1 Dr KB Sharma
RESEARCH
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
Ongoing Masters Programme
S.
No.
Name Admission No. OGPA Title of Research Problem
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
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH: SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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
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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
Summary of research finding during the 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
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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
Research Papers published
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.
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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.
Name of programme Period No. of
lecture
No. of
trainees
Teachers
From To
As instructor/Resource person:
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
2. Vety. Pharmacists training in
Lab. Diagnostic techniques
under RKVY sponsored
project.
16-
12-
2013
21-
12-
2013
5 10 Dr MS Verma
Dr Geetanjali
Singh
Dr Naresh
Kumar
3. Vety. Pharmacists training in
Lab. Diagnostic techniques
under RKVY sponsored
project
06-
01-
2014
11-
01-
2014
5 10 Dr MS Verma
Dr Geetanjali
Singh
Dr Naresh
Kumar
4. Vety. Pharmacists training in
Lab. Diagnostic techniques
under RKVY sponsored
project
03-
02-
2014
08-
02-
2014
5 10 Dr MS Verma
Dr Geetanjali
Singh
Dr Naresh
Kumar
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5. Vety. Pharmacists training in
Lab. Diagnostic techniques
under RKVY sponsored
project
24-
02-
2014
01-
03-
2014
5 14 Dr MS Verma
Dr Geetanjali
Singh
Dr Naresh
Kumar
6. Vety. Pharmacists training in
Lab. Diagnostic techniques
under RKVY sponsored
project
10-
03-
2014
15-
03-
2014
5 13 Dr MS Verma
Dr Geetanjali
Singh
Dr Naresh
Kumar
PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.
The department faculty participated in following workshops/ conferences, trainings during
the year 2013-2014:
S. No. Date Title Name of Participants
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.
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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.
Course No. Course Title Cr.
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
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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
Postgraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Cr.
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
Verma & Mandeep Sharma
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
Verma & Mandeep Sharma
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
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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
Postgraduate Research
Ongoing master’s Programme
Ongoing Doctoral Programme
Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements
S.
No.
Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements
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
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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
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Summary of research finding during the year
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
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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”
Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins
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).
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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
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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
WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED
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
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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
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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Ongoing Masters (M.V.Sc.) programme
Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements
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
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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
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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
Augmenting diagnostic facilities for
capacity building for Effective Diagnosis
in the state of Himachal Pradesh”
16th
december,20
13
21stdecember
, 2013
4
6. Training to Veterinary pharmacists On
Augmenting diagnostic facilities for
capacity building for Effective Diagnosis
in the state of Himachal Pradesh”
24th
February,
2014
1 march,
2014
4
7. Training to Veterinary pharmacists On
Augmenting diagnostic facilities for
capacity building for Effective Diagnosis
in the state of Himachal Pradesh”
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
Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc.
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.
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TEACHING
Undergraduate Courses
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
Postgraduate Courses
S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit
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
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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
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
Ongoing Masters Programme
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH: SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS
S.No. Title of Research
Problem
Salient Research Achievements
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.
OGPA Title of Research Problem
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
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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.
RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
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
Significant research achievements:
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.
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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.
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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
As instructor/Resource person:
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
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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
7 As resource person provided training
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
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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
11 As resource person provided training
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
‘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 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
‘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 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
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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
20 As above 3.3.14 to
6.3.14
One lecture six Do
21 As above 10.3.14 to
13.3.14
One lecture six Do
22 As above 20.3.14 to
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
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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
Undergraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
Postgraduate Research
-Ongoing Masters Programme
S.
No.
Name Admission
No.
OGPA Title of Research Problem
1 Dr. Kanika V-12-30-011 7.75 Study of antioxidant and
immunomodulatory effect
of Glycerrhiza glabra and
Bauhinia variegata in rats
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Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements
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.
Research Projects in Progress
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
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Summary of research finding during the year
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.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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.
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Manual ‘Summary of Postgraduate Research: 1986-2014’ by Pallavi Bhardwaj, Dinesh
Sharma and C. Varshneya.
EXTENSION
Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions
S.No. Date Title Instructor
1. 5/8/2013 Lecture delivered in Refresher Course for
Technical and field Assistants of
CSKHPKV, Palampur
Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj
2. 4/2/2014 Lecture delivered in Training Course
organized for Scientists of KVK,
CSKHPKV, H.P.
Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj
Extension Publication-
Pallavi Bhardwaj and C. Varshneya. 2014. Pashuyun men vishakta ke prathmic upchar avam
bchav. Parvatiya Kheti Bari. 1:24-25.
Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc.
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
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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
Undergraduate Courses
S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit
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
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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
Postgraduate Courses
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
S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Instructors
1 VPH – 602
Bacterial and Rickettsial
agents of public health
significance
2+1
Dr. K.B. Nagal
Dr. S.D. Thakur
RESEARCH
Research Projects in Progress
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
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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
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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
17/09/13 01 Approx. 12 Dr. Atul Gupta
4 Training Programme on
“Animal Production &
Management” for the
Scientists of KVK’s of HP
at DEE, CSKHPKV,
Palampur.
04/02/14 01 Approx. 10 Dr. Atul Gupta
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
15/05/14 01 Approx. 25 Dr. Atul Gupta
7 Advance training on poultry
farming at KVK, Hamirpur
at Bara
04/06/14 02 Approx. 30 Dr. Atul Gupta
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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.
Undergraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
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2nd Semester
1. LPM-121 Fodder Production and
Grassland Management
1+1 Dr. Naveen Kumar
2. LPM-122 Livestock Production and
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
4. LPM-222 Livestock Production and
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
6. LPM-361 Livestock Production and
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
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
Research Papers published
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.
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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.
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Papers presented in conf. / symposium etc.
i. Sankhyan V., Katoch S., Thakur Y.P., Thakur R., Dogra P.K., Bhardwaj N. and Patial S.(2013).
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. 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
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
Other extension outreach activities
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.
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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
Undergraduate Courses
S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Instructors
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
S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Instructors
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)
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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 --- ---- -----
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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.
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EXTENSION
Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions
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.
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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
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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
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RESEARCH
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
Ongoing Masters Programme
Ongoing Doctoral Programme
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH: SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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.
RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
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.
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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.
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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
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Other Extension Outreach Activities:
Twelve clinical camps were organized in different parts of state.
Participation in workshops/ Conferences and Trainings etc.
S. No. Date Title Name of Participants
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
Undergraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
1+1 Dr. Pardeep Sharma,
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
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8. VCM-513 Vet. Ethics & Jurisprudence 1+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr.
B. Pal
9. VEP-511 Preventive Veterinary
Medicine--II
2+0 Dr. Pardeep Sharma,
Dr. R.K. Mandial
10. VEP-512 Preventive Veterinary
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
3. VCM-421 Clinical Veterinary
Medicine-I (General &
Systemic)
2+0 Dr. Ajay Katoch and Dr.
Ankur Sharma
4. VCM-422 Clinical Veterinary
Medicine-I (General &
Systemic-clinics)
0+2 Dr. B. Pal and Dr. Ajay
Katoch
5. VEP-421 Preventive Veterinary
Medicine-I (Bacterial, viral &
fungal diseases)
2+0 Dr. Pardeep Sharma
6. VEP-422 Preventive Veterinary
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
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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
Postgraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
Ongoing Masters Programme
S.
No.
Name Admission No. OGPA Title of Research Problem
1. Shruti Gupta V-2012-30-006 8.21 Investigations on Parvo viral enteritis
in dogs
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH: SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS
S.
No.
Title of Research
problem
Salient Research Achievements
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
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(Cephtriaxone+Tazobactum) along with antiviral (Oseltamivir)
and immunomodulator (Selenium and Vit. E) treatment regimen
was found to be most efficacious one.
RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
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.
Summary of research finding during the year
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.
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PUBLICATIONS
Research Papers published
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 gastro- intestinal 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.
Name of programme Period No. of
lecture
No. of
trainees
Teachers
From To
As instructor/Resource person:
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
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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
Radio talk/ TV Telecast
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.
PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.
Faculty members attended following workshops / conferences and trainings:
S. No. Date Title Name of Participants
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
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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
Undergraduate Courses
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).
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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
Ongoing Doctoral Programme
S.
No
Name Admission
No
OGPA Title of Research Problem
1 Dr. Khursheed Ahmad
Sofi
V-12-40-
004
8.46 Ultrasonographic and laparoscopic studies
on genitalia of abandoned cows
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Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements
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.
Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements
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
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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
Summary of research finding during the year
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
pregnancy rate in cows.
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
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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).
Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins
Training Manual: Refresher Training on Artificial Insemination and Infertility Management
to Veterinary Pharmacists by Dr. Pankaj Sood and Dr. Madhumeet Singh
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EXTENSION
Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions
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)
WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED
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.
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Undergraduate Courses
RESEARCH
Summary of research finding during the year
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.
Other extension outreach activities
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
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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
Undergraduate Courses
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
Postgraduate Courses
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.
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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.
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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
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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
Undergraduate Courses
S.
No.
Course No. Course Title Credit
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
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,
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
Research Papers published
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.
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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
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Papers presented in conf. / symposium etc.
i. Sankhyan V., Katoch S., Thakur Y.P., Thakur R., Dogra P.K., Bhardwaj N. and Patial S.(2013).
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. 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
Other extension outreach activities
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.
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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
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RESEARCH
RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
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
Summary of research finding during the 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
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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
Research Papers published
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.
Name of programme Period No. of
lecture
No. of
trainees
Teachers
From To
As instructor/Resource person:
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
Radio talk/ TV Telecast
Nil
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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).
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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
Veterinary Pathology
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
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
1. Dr. S.K.Khurana Associate Professor & Head from 15/02/2014
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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
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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
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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
Veterinary Pathology
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
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
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
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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
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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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