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29th Annual Report

(2014-15)

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.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Particulars Page No.

1. Foreword ii

2. Resident instructions 1

3. Animal Genetics & Breeding 8

4. Animal Nutrition 15

5. Veterinary Anatomy 20

6. Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry 22

7. Veterinary Microbiology 27

8. Veterinary Parasitology 36

9. Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology 38

10. Veterinary Pathology 40

11. Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology 47

12. Livestock Production Management 53

13. Livestock Products Technology 56

14. Veterinary Surgery & Radiology 58

15. Veterinary Medicine 65

16. Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics 70

17. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex 77

18. Instructional Livestock Farm Complex 79

19. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education 82

20. Annexure- I Faculty Position 86

21. Annexure- II Staff Position 88

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FOREWORD

I am highly delighted to present the 29th annual report of the college, which provides a glimpse

of the significant activities and achievements during the year 2014-15.

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 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.

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. Livestock keepers were also apprised of latest developments in field

of animal husbandry. 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 Multispeciality and Farmers’ Capacity Building Centre becoming fully functional

with latest diagnostic equipments.

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.

(R K Agnihotri)

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 initial intake of 20 students in first batch

the present intake has increased to 60 students. The number of department rose from six at the time

of establishment of the college to 18 at present.

The faculty was instrumental in starting online entrance test for undergraduate admissions,

which was successfully conducted for first time during this year.

Teaching Veterinary Clinical complex and all the clinical Departments shifted to newly

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

and Veterinary critical care unit cum skill development and training center which is fully

equipped with latest diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

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 six months internship.

This has led to an improvement in the overall academic excellence of the students. Most of the

departments have acquired latest research equipment’s for carrying out pioneering research activities

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

sectors of veterinary sciences and animal husbandry.

Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) was established in the college during the

year to develop and train human resource for animal disaster management.

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

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.

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So far, 676 students have received B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree from this college. During year

2014-15, total of 59 students were admitted to B.V.Sc. and A.H. programme. 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 10% of meritorious students in each class are awarded with College merit scholarship

and during Internship each student receives stipend worth Rs. 4500/- per month. Multimedia-based

teaching facility has been provided at the college level in Lecture Theaters. 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 class manuals for 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 6000 clinical cases

of different species of animals were provided specialized care. 1019 clinical samples were also

tested for diagnosis of various ailments in the clinic through the attached clinical laboratory. A total

of 600 animals were attended with various afflictions in 19 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. 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:

Under AICRP on Goat Improvement (Field Unit), the performance of selected 4 field

units in four different migratory routes were monitored. In 4 selected migratory flocks

comprising 1197 goats, kidding rate of 104.73%, overall mortality of 10.92%, incidence

of twin births of 21.19% and abortions rate of 6.58% was observed.

The performance evaluation of DR and Native (G2) birds revealed higher performance

during this year as compared to previous stocks. The pooled AFE in DR stock was 140.14

days (139-147 days) and age at 50% HHEP was 176.12 days (171-177 days). The HHEP

up to 40 and 52 weeks of age were 66.90 (66.12 -71.64) and 99.70 respectively. The egg

weight at 32 and 40 weeks of age was 56.14±0.42 gm and 58.95±0.43 gm respectively.

In Native G2 birds; the pooled AFE was 156 days (range 157-159 days) and age at 50%

HHEP was 185.83 days (range 179 - 197 days). The HHEP up to 40 and 52 weeks of

age were 39.80 (36.93 -47.38) and 75.78 eggs respectively. The egg weight at 32 and 40

weeks of age was 43.47±0.48 gm and 45.80±0.59 gm respectively.

Hatchability and fertility: Out of 43976 eggs (29540 N X DR; 3437 N X N; 2974 DR X

N and 3779 F2, 1638 DRXDR and 2618 DR) set for hatching during the year, 39167eggs

were found fertile with overall fertility 89.06%. Out of these, 27370 quality chicks were

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hatched with hatchability % on TES and FES basis of 62.33% and 69.88% respectively.

The fertility and hatchability was found comparable in different stocks, yet there was

some decline in hatchability of all stocks maintained as compared to last year.

Ethanolic extract of malori leaves, used @ 156g/q feed in broilers, reduced the cost of

feed per kg gain in wt. by 1.2%. It increased the nutritional worth of meat and improved

economy of broiler production.

Use of urine distillate and fresh urine of cow @ 10 ml /lit of drinking water, in

commercial broilers increases profits by 40 and 23%, respectively. It had carry over

effect up to 2 weeks after withdrawal and had no effect on acceptability of meat.

Detection of SAA protein or transcript in milk can replace the classical methods of

diagnosing such as SCC and microbial. SAA appears to be a biomarker proteins

specifically appearing in subclinical mastitis due to pathogenic infection in which

somatic cell count was exceeded from a normal range.

OmpA genes were amplified from the genomic DNA of 8 P. multocida (Pan India

isolates) and 12 isolates from the livestock. Purified amplicons were sequenced and

analyzed based on the available database in NCBI. OmpA sequences representing distinct

alleles were identified among the isolates. Phylogenetic relationship among Pasteurella

multocida was also conducted.

BALB/c mice challenged with P. multocida serotype B:2 were randomly distributed into

three groups i.e. challenge group, vaccinated group and control group in equal numbers.

Equal number of animals from challenge, vaccinated and control groups were sacrificed

at various time points infection 9, 18 and 24 h. Lungs, spleen and liver tissues were

collected from all the animals. RNA isolation from all the tissues was done and cDNA

was synthesized.

Expression of three different cytokines (IFN-γ, IL10, TLR1 and TLR2) was carried out

in cDNA prepared from the lung tissue collected at 9, 18 and 24 h post-inoculation. β-

Actin gene was used as housekeeping gene. Transcription of cytokine genes in

immunocompetent mice was done using RT-PCR. Statistically significant elevations of

IFN-γ, IL10, TLR1 and TLR2 were observed in lung tissues at 9 h post-infection as

compared to the expression after 18 and 24 h post-inoculation.

A total of 52 microbial isolates of bacteria and fungi responsible for various disease

conditions in animals have been submitted to VTCC and accession numbers for these

isolates have been assigned

A total of 30 (15 Mutton and 15 Chevon) raw meat samples were analyzed for its

microbial quality and the total microbial count was found to be more than 3x107 CFU/gm

of sample. Staphylococcus was detected in 53.33 % and 26.66% raw mutton and chevon

samples respectively. However, the contamination of Salmonella spp. was recorded 40%

in raw mutton and 26.66% in raw chevon samples.

Twenty locally made Ice Cream, Kulfi and Ice cream cones sold in the local Palampur

market were found to be unsatisfactory for consumption as the standard plate count was

found to be higher than 2,50,000 cfu (Colony forming units) per gram of sample. In 4

samples the psychrophilic count was not detected and thermophilic count was detected

only in 3 (20) samples. However, Coliform were not detected in 4 samples out of a total

of 20 samples processed. The presence of Staphylococcus species and Salmonella species

were suspected in 50% and 25% samples respectively. The findings of the present study

suggests that the locally made Ice cream/kulfi/ ice cream cones sold in the Palampur

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market are unsatisfactory, which can pose serious public health implications and needs a

detailed study.

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

12 months of age were 3.01±0.33, 14.99±0.13, 19.48±0.16, 23.59±0.12 and 27.44±0.21

Kg., respectively wherein significant effects of sex of kid in field units Gaddi Goats were

observed. The overall population growth, mortality incidence, twin birth incidence,

abortion incidence and kidding rate was observed to be 104.73, 10.92, 21.19, 6.58 and

1.21%, respectively. Maximum kidding was recorded in the month of November (187

kids) and December (148 kids).

Butorphenol and diazepam in combination with ketofol or ketamine or propofol can

safely be used for induction of anaesthesia in dogs. Isoflurane provided optimal

maintenance during the surgery.

The end threaded intramedullary positive profile screw ended self-tapping pin is

economical and can be easily used in field conditions in managing long bone fractures in

canines, as compared to other orthopaedic implants.

Ultrasonography was found to be an important imaging diagnostic aid for diagnosing

different abdominal disorders in equines like colonic impaction, intestinal obstruction,

intussusception, peritonitis, urinary bladder rupture, renal disorder, various hepatic and

splenic disorders, hernias, enteritis and gastric distension. It helped to differentiate

between true and false colic, therefore helping in accurate diagnosis and a precise and

efficient therapeutic plan.

Studies on cases of renal failure, 20 in number, in dogs presented at College Veterinary

Clinics revealed the incidence to be 1.1 % with the age group ranging between 2-17 years.

Most striking clinical symptoms included vomition and anorexia with mild to severe

dehydration. Out of these 20 cases, 16 were of stage 4 of renal failure (i.e. creatinine level

more than 5 mg/dl), 3 were of stage 3 (creatinine 2.1 to 5 mg/dl) and only one case of

stage 2 (creatinine between 1.4 to 2 mg/dl) as per IRIS guidelines.

Seven hundred fifty abandoned animals being reared in sixteen goshalas in five districts

viz. Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Solan and Bilaspur were investigated for infertility.

Overall 402 genital ailments were recorded in 321 cows treated in 18 Goshalas. There

was a high prevalence of endometritis (27.86%) followed by cervical disorders

(14.43%) and ovarobursal adhesions. About 39 percent animals were infertile due to

managemental errors. The affected animals were treated and recovery rates were

recorded. Principal contributor to reproductive problems in abandoned cows was

technical errors committed by personals handling genitalia (50.00%) of which only

12.75 per cent were treatable. Whereas, much higher (44.45 %) post treatment recovery

rate was recorded in cows (38.80 %) suspected to have managemental problems.

Under the project “Propagation of AI in goats of Himachal Pradesh” A comparison

between spontaneous and induced estrus revealed more intense estrus expression in the

spontaneous cycles and occurred within 6 to 12.5 h from estrus onset in spontaneous

compared to 3 to 15.5 h for induced estrus. The most prominent estrus signs [Spontaneous

versus induced] were sniffing of vulva (54.1 ± 12.8 vs 66.8 ± 18.8), tail flagging (58.2 ±

19.1 vs 61.6 ±14), biting of estrus female (63.5 ±16.1 vs 58.4 ±9.3) and standing to be

mounted (47.8 ± 12.7 vs 44.4 ±17.2). Standing to be mounted lasted for 9 to 9.5 h for

both groups. Under confined condition, the estrus behaviour was most intense at 6 to 12.5

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hours after estrus onset. Under grazing condition, the estrus behaviour characteristics was

recorded most intense at 3 to 3.5 hour. Homosexual behaviour was occasional.

The trial on Herbal Medications were found to be clinically effective in treating BEF as

compared to conventional treatment. However Trial Medication-4 (Code Name:

AHP/EF/P) was found to be most effective for the overall effects, as reflected by the

different indicators: Clinical, Production and Biochemical; followed by Trial

Medication-3 (AHP/EF/AS).

Fresh aromatic plant samples were processed and isolated oils were studied for their in

vitro antibacterial activities. The essential oil of Artemisia sp. leaves showed antibacterial

activity against Salmonella gallinarum and E. coli. Leaf-extracts of plants were prepared

for in vitro studies.

Extension activities:

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

A total of 366 small rural poultry farm unit were established in different regions of the

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

supplying 22490 chicks of different stocks.

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.

25 male kids (4-6 months age) were purchased from farmer’s flocks after primary selection,

transferred to Palampur, reared up to sexual maturity under standard management practices

and after final selection, 16 breeding bucks were distributed to 15 farmers as breeding input

under AICRP Goat.

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

vaccination against PPR (1200 doses), de-worming (800 animals) after fecal sample analysis,

periodic health checkups etc. Strategic supplementary feeding was also provided in form of

mineral mixture and concentrate feed.

Six capacity building trainings were conducted on laboratory diagnostics for Veterinary

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

59 Veterinary Pharmacists were imparted training. A training manual along with a diagnostic

kit comprising of all the essential laboratory equipments required for basic blood and urine

tests were given to each of the trainees.

Out of the total 5602 cases presented to the college clinics during the year, a total of 2706

cases were treated by the Department of Vety Medicine. A total of 21 clinical camps were

attended by the faculty members.

Thirty specialized veterinary gynaecological clinical camps were organized in different

hospital/dispensaries/villages of Chamba (Pangi sub division), Mandi, Kangra, Sirmour,

Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. A total of 764 animals were

treated in these camps.

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Under the project “Empowering rural women of Himachal Pradesh: sustainable dairy

entrepreneurship”: Seven on – field training programs – cum – clinical camps, one on –

campus trainings involving 236 farmers from different blocks were organized successfully.

Self-sustainability and fund generation:

1. Total sale of feed and feed additives by Animal feed unit amounted to Rs. 2,69,77,159.59

2. The Livestock Farm revolving fund generated the total income of Rs. 74, 45,166.

SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS

Eleven students (Men) participated in Inter College Volleyball matches of CSKHPKV held

on 22.08.2014 to 28.08.2014 and got Runner-up position.

Eleven students (Women) participated in Inter College Volleyball matches of CSKHPKV

held on 22.08.2014 to 28.08.2014 and got Runner-up position.

Five students (Men) participated in Inter College Chess competition of CSKHPKV held on

22.08.2014 to 28.08.2014 and got Runner-up position.

Five students (Women) participated in Inter College Chess competition of CSKHPKV held


Five students (Men) participated in Inter College Table-Tennis matches of CSKHPKV held


Five students (Women) participated in Inter College Table-Tennis matches of CSKHPKV


Five students (Women) participated in Inter College Badminton competition of CSKHPKV


Five students (Men) participated in Inter College Power Lifting Competition of CSKHPKV

held on 22.08.2014 to 28.08.2014 in different categories i.e. three students got 1st position

(74 kg, 83 kg and 93 kg categories), one student got 2nd position (66 kg and 74 kg categories)

and one student got 3rd (83 kg category) position.

Two students (Men) participated in North Zone Inter University Football Tournament held

at Panjab University, Chandigarh from 30.11.2014 to 10.12.2014.

Three students (Men) participated in North Zone Inter University Volleyball Tournament

held at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 31.10.2014 to 5.11.2014.

Two students (M&W) participated in North Zone Inter University Chess Tournament held

at Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh from 28.10.2014 to 01.11.2014.

One student participated in All India Inter University Power Lifting Championship held at

Sri Sai Institute of Engineering & Tech, Badhani, Pathankot from 06.01.2015 to 09.01.2015.

Thirty six (M&W) students participated in Youth festival held at CSKHPKV, Palampur from

21-22 February, 2015 and got position 1st in Quiz, 2nd in Debate, 1st in Extempore, 2nd in

Rangoli, 2nd in Skit, 2nd in Light Vocal, 2nd in Group Song and 1st in Folk Dance.

Nine students (M&W) participated in All India Inter Agricultural University Youth Festival,

2014-15 held at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal from 18-21 March, 2015.

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NSS activities

Students of DGCNCOVAS, CSKHPKV were actively involved in the NSS activities. A total

number of 103 students got enrolled for NSS in the year 2014-2015. Students actively participated

in all the activities of NSS including campus beautification, tree plantation, awareness rallies, blood

donation and celebration of all the important days. A total number of 53 NSS volunteers participated

in the Seven days NSS special camp organized at Village Bharmat w.e.f 01/07/2014 to 07/07/2014.

A total number of 100 saplings were planted by the NSS volunteers in the adopted village.

Academic Activities

During the year total 60 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.

Students of the college secured top positions in All India ICAR JRF-2015. Like previous

years, Students of the college this time too bagged top positions at the National Level in ICAR

JRF examination for admission to postgraduate programs throughout India. The detailed list is as

follows:

Veterinary Sciences

Name Rank at All India Level

Dr. Jyotsna Chauhan 16th rank

Dr. Pallvi Sharma 20th rank

Dr Neeraj Thakur 21st rank

Dr Manish Kharwal 70th (1st rank in SC category)

Dr Nirdeshika Chaudhary 77th rank

Dr Tejender Chauhan 94th rank

Dr Deepa Garpha 11th rank in ST Category

Dr Ankush Kumar 15th rank in SC category

Dr Tushar Sood 3rd rank in physically disabled

Dr Yavnika Kashyap 25th rank in SC category

Animal Sciences

Name Rank at All India Level

Dr Preeti Rana 9th Rank

Dr Ruchi Malhotra 68th (5th in SC category)

Dr Akshay Sharma 76th Rank

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ANIMAL GENETICS AND BREEDING

1. INTRODUCTION

The Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding (Re-designated in January 2011 from

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

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

Production that was created during establishment of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in

1986. Till then, the teaching, research and extension activities related to Animal Breeding and

Genetics were being carried on under Deptt. of Animal Production, COVAS from 1986 and earlier

under Deptt. 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 UG 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 25

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

Animal Breeding. Currently, 2 students are pursuing M.V.Sc. degree and 1 Ph.D programme in the

department.

The priority areas of research in Animal Breeding are the genetic improvement of 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 accomplishments

have been the Genetic evaluation of exotic and crossbred germplasm 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. During the year, the research efforts centered on evaluation and

development of poultry stocks suitable for backyard poultry production and improvement of

migratory Gaddi goats for higher productivity.

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.

The budget provisions were 46.50 lacs and 18.93 lacs during the FY 2014-15 in 2 AICRP’s

respectively.

2. TEACHING:

During 2014-15, 6 (6+5 Cr. hrs) and 2 (2+1 Cr. hrs) UG courses were offered during 1st and

2nd semesters to students of COVAS and COHS including Entrepreneurship programme (NC) on

broiler production in both semesters. In PG teaching, 5 courses (9+1 Cr. hrs) were offered during

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2nd semester apart from 0+20 and 0+10 master’s research credits during 1st and 2nd semester

respectively. The details of UG and PG courses offered are as under:

A. Undergraduate Courses:

S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. Instructors

1st Semester

1 AGB-111 Biostatistics and Computer

Application

2+1 Drs. V. Sankhyan,

Deepak Verma and Y P

Thakur

2 AGB-211 Livestock and Poultry Breeding 2+1 Drs. Deepak Verma, V

Sankhyan and Y P Thakur

3 VMD-512 Zoo/Wild animal breeding,

Management, Nutrition and

Health Care.

1+1 Dr. Varun Sankhyan,

along with deptts. of LPM,

ANN,VPP and VSR

4 VMD-513 Pet animal breeding,

management, nutrition and health

care.

1+1 Dr. Varun Sankhyan along

with deptt. of LPM, ANN,

VPP and VSR.

5 AMT-232 Poultry ( COHS) 0+1 Drs. Deepak Verma & 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

2 Entrepreneurship

Programme

Broiler Production NC Dr. Y. P. Thakur

B. Postgraduate Courses:

S. No. Course

No.

Course Title Cr.

hrs.

Instructors

1st Semester

1. AGB-699 Master’s Research 0+20 Dr Y P Thakur

2nd Semester

1 AGB-701 Recent Advances in Animal Genetics 2+0 Dr Y P Thakur

2 AGB-702 Recent Advances in Animal Breeding 2+0 Dr Sanjeet Katoch

3 AGB-703 Advances in Biometrical Genetics 2+1 Dr Sanjeet Katoch

4 AGB-706 Advances in Molecular Cytogenetics 2+0 Dr Y P Thakur

5 AGB-791 Doctoral Seminar 1+0 Dr Sanjeet Katoch

6 AGB-699 Master’s Research 0+10 Dr Y P Thakur

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3. RESEARCH:

A). Postgraduate student’s Research:

i) 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. Shalini Thakur V-2013-30-002 7.46 Genetic studies on some economic traits

in Rambouillet x Gaddi (Himtal Merino)

crossbred sheep under subtemperate

conditions.

ii). Ongoing Doctoral Programme:

S. No. Name Admission No. OGPA Title of Research Problem

1. Varun Sankhyan V-2014-40-001

B) Progress in research projects:

Two AICRP projects viz. AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit) and AICRP on Goat

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

plan with budget allocation of Rs.346.88 lacs and 169.39 lacs respectively continued during the

current year. The budget provisions for FY 2014-15 including 25% state share were 49.17 lacs and

18.93 lacs respectively.

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

for 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

for XII plan).

C) Research findings during 2014-15:

A. ICAR-045-43; All-India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry Breeding

(Rural Poultry):

Significant research findings during the year:

2 purebred stocks (Dahlem Red and Native (G2 generation) and their crosses were maintained for

on –farm evaluation.

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Production performance:

i. A total of 2169 laying birds of different stocks (including 1019 birds (576 DR, 294 G1 Native

and 149 DR X Native crosses of previous year 2013-14 but completed their laying period

evaluation in current year) were put to farm evaluation.

ii. The performance evaluation of DR and Native (G2) birds revealed higher performance during

this year as compared to previous stocks. The pooled AFE in DR stock was 140.14 days (139-

147 days) and age at 50% HHEP was 176.12 days (171-177 days). The HHEP up to 40 and 52

weeks of age were 66.90 (66.12 -71.64) and 99.70 respectively. The egg weight at 32 and 40

weeks of age was 56.14±0.42 gm and 58.95±0.43 gm respectively.

iii. In Native G2 birds; the pooled AFE was 156 days (range 157-159 days) and age at 50% HHEP

was 185.83 days (range 179 - 197 days). The HHEP up to 40 and 52 weeks of age were 39.80

(36.93 -47.38) and 75.78 eggs respectively. The egg weight at 32 and 40 weeks of age was

43.47±0.48 gm and 45.80±0.59 gm respectively.

iv. Hatchability and fertility: Out of 43976 eggs (29540 N X DR; 3437 N X N; 2974 DR X N and

3779 F2, 1638 DRXDR and 2618 DR ) set for hatching during the year, 39167eggs were found

fertile with overall fertility 89.06%. Out of these, 27370 quality chicks were hatched with

hatchability % on TES and FES basis of 62.33% and 69.88% respectively. The fertility and

hatchability was found comparable in different stocks, yet there was some decline in hatchability

of all stocks maintained as compared to last year.

v. Chick Production and distribution: Out of 27370 chicks of different stocks/ crosses hatched

during the year, 22490 chicks were supplied to 366 farm units and 3142 chicks (comprising 474

Desi, 503 DR X Native cross and 1540 parent DR chicks) were retained at farm for rearing and

further evaluation.

B. ICAR-046-43; All-India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Goat improvement

(Gaddi field unit)

Significant research achievements: Under AICRP on Goat Improvement (Field Unit), the

performance of selected 4 field units in four different migratory routes were monitored. The salient

findings were:

i. The opening balance of 1197 animals on 01.04.2014 reduced to 1164 animals on 31.03.2015.

A total of 589 young kids were added in selected flocks by way of birth, 195 animals of

different age groups died and 427 animals pertaining to different age groups were sold by

the owners.

ii. In 4 selected migratory flocks comprising 1197 goats, kidding rate of 104.73%, overall

mortality of 10.92%, incidence of twin births of 21.19% and abortions rate of 6.58% was

observed.

iii. 25 animals were purchased from different field units, reared to sexual maturity at Palampur

and 16 of them further distributed to 15 different farmers as breeding inputs. 39 male kids

were also purchased during March, 2015 and are being reared at Palampur for distribution as

breeding buck to the farmers during next year 2015-16.

iv. All goats in adopted flocks were provided health coverage in migratory conditions

(vaccination against PPR: 1200 doses; deworming: 800 animals, faecal samples analysis and

periodic health checkups).Strategic supplementary feeding was provided as mineral mixture

(180kg) and conc. feed (24 qtls.).

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C. 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 maintains a demonstration and

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

Since 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 2896 birds increased to 3345 birds by the end of year through

hatching and procurement of new stock. 27370 chicks were hatched during the year out of which

22490 chicks were supplied to farmers for rearing. The overall farm mortality during the year was

8.90 %. A total of 1737 birds were sold.

2. Egg production and chick hatching: During the year, 153401 eggs were produced at poultry

farm with an increase of 131.1% over the egg production of 117045 eggs during previous year. Out

of this, 114247 eggs were sold as table eggs and 39313 eggs were used for hatching of chicks.

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

sale of eggs and other poultry products during 2014-15 was Rs 11, 18, 989 with an increase of

43.92% over previous year (Rs 7,74,479). Higher sum of Rs 1,24,605 (Rs 1, 01,768/ during previous

year) was contributed from RF to the university. The closing balance on 30.6.2015 was

Rs.570886.23 against OB of Rs.421573.23 on 1.7.2014.

4. EXTENSION:

During the year, the departmental faculty delivered 2 lectures as resource personnel in

different farmer’s training programmes as per details below:

a. Trainings/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions:

S.

No.

Name of programme Period No. of

lecture

No. of

trainees

Teachers

From To

As Course Director/ Coordinator:

---

As instructor/Resource person:

1 Advanced Training on Poultry

Farming at KVK Bara

07.07.2014 One 30 Dr. V.

Sankhyan

2 1 day’s training programme on

“Bio fertilizers, Poultry and

balanced preparation of milk

ration” sponsored by Project

Manage, Ambuja Cement

Foundation for farmers of

Darlaghat, Distt. Solan (HP).

28.02.2015 1 12 Dr Y P Thakur

b). Radio talk/ TV Telecast: One; Field based TV programme on backyard poultry production

was recorded / telecast on Doordarshan, Shimla.

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Other extension outreach activities:

i. A total of 366 small rural poultry farm unit were established in different regions of the state

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

22490 chicks of different stocks.

Category wise distribution of Poultry units established during 2014-15

Category No. of Units No. of Chicks

General 72 5934

OBC 132 6400

ST 24 1217

SC 134 5254

KVK/Institution 4 3685

Total 366* 22490

*These included 34 women based units (771chicks)

ii. 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.

iii. 25 male kids (4-6 months age) were purchased from farmer’s flocks after primary selection,

transferred to Palampur, reared up to sexual maturity under standard management practices and

after final selection, 16 breeding bucks were distributed to 15 farmers as breeding input under

AICRP Goat.

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

vaccination against PPR (1200 doses), de-worming (800 animals) after fecal sample analysis,

periodic health checkups etc. Strategic supplementary feeding was also provided in form of

mineral mixture and concentrate feed. Collaboration with state AH Department was ensured

while providing health coverage and other related activities.

5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.

S. No. Date Title Name of Participants

1. Aug.21-23,2014 Annual review meeting of AICRP

on poultry Breeding & Poultry Seed

Project held at PDP, Hyderabad

Dr. Varun Sankhyan

A. RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED/ACCEPTED:

i. Kumar, V and Sankhyan, V. (2015). Medicinal management of corneal opacity in free

ranging rhesus macaques (Maccaca mullata) of Shivalik hills in Western Himalayas,

Northern India. Open Veterinary Journal. 5(1). 56-57.

ii. Singh, G., Thakur, Y.P., Kour, A., Sankhyan, V and Katoch, S (2015). Genetic

characterization of Gaddi goat breed of Western Himalayas using microsatellite markers.

Veterinary World. 8(4): 527-531.

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iii. Kumar, V., Sankhyan, V. and Thakur, A. (2015), ophthalmic diseases and disorders in free-

ranging rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) of Shivalik hill area of Himachal Pradesh,

Northern India. Journal of Medical Primatology, 44: 89–96. doi: 10.1111/jmp.12165

iv. J. K Reen, S Katoch, V Sankhyan and Y P Thakur, (2014). Molecular characterization of

native chicken of Himachal Pradesh using Microsatellite markers. Veterinary Practitioner.

15(2). 195-98.

v. J. K Reen, S Katoch, V Sankhyan and Y P Thakur, (2014) PCR-RFLP analysis of IL-2R γ

and ChB6 gene in indigenous chicken of North Western Himalayan state of Himachal

Pradesh, India. Veterinary Practitioner. 14(2) (Supple. 1). 497-98.

vi. Varun Sankhyan, P.K. Dogra, Y.P. Thakur, Sanjeet Katoch and Rakesh Thakur. Factors

affecting pre weaning mortality of Gaddi goats of Western Himalayas under transhumance

production system. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 40 (2): 164-168.

B. PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES/ SYMPOSIUMS:

i. P K Dogra, Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur, Rakesh Thakur and Sanjeet Katoch. Growth and

reproductive performance of Gaddi goats of Western Himalayas under transhumance

production system. XXII Annual Convention of Indian society of Animal Production and

Management held on January 28-30 2015 at College of Veterinary Science and Animal

Husbandry at Aizwal Mizoram.PP: 348

C. BOOK / PROCEEDINGS CHAPTERS/TECHNICAL BULLETINS:

i. Y P Thakur (2015). Coping with climatic stress in cattle for protecting livelihood. In the book

“TECHNOLOGIES FOR LIVELIHOOD ENHANCEMENT” edited by V L Chopra and

Sanjeev Kumar. Publishers: New India Pub. Agency, New Delhi, India. ISBN: 978-93-83305-

81-0; 606 p. Chapter 16: pp. 379-386. Year of publication, 2015.

ii. Indigenous “Desi or Pahari” Cattle of Himachal Pradesh. Subhash Verma, Y P Thakur, Varun

Sankhyan, Mandeep Sharma, Sanjeet Katoch, Geetanjali Singh, Chander Shekhar and Shweta

Dohru: ISBN 978-81-927975-9-5.

D. EXTENSION ARTICLES:

i. Dogra Pradeep, Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan, Varun Thakur Yash Pal and Katoch Sanjeet

(2014). Jaivik Pashu-Palan: Sidhant evam sambhabnayein: Parvatiya Khetiwari 34(3-4): 34

(July –Dec.,2014)

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ANIMAL NUTRITION

1. INTRODUCTION

The Department of Animal Nutrition was established with the primary aim to undertake

teaching, research and extension activities since 29.6.1991, as a consequence of trifurcation of the

erstwhile Department of Animal Production. To impart teaching at under graduate and postgraduate

level by offering core courses to B. V. Sc. & A.H. /M.V.Sc. and PhD. programme were the main

mandate. Till date the department has produced 34 M.V.Sc. and 15 PhD. students. At present, 3

M.V.Sc. and one PhD student are doing research work for completion of their degrees. The

department has completed 16 research projects on various aspects of livestock feeding. A revolving

fund scheme was started with seed money of Rs. 25000 in 1993-94, under which feeds and feed

supplements are being formulated, prepared and sold to various stakeholders. The department sold

feeds and feed additives amounting to Rs. 2, 69, 77,159 during the year under report and contributed

Rs. 33.00 lakh to the University kitty, apart from meeting day to-day needs of the department out of

revolving fund scheme.

2. TEACHING

Undergraduates Courses:

S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr.

Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. ANN-111 Principles of animal nutrition and

feed technology

2+1 Dr. Daisy Rani and Dr.

Shivani Katoch

2. ANN-121 Applied animal nutrition-1

(ruminants)

2+1 Dr. Daisy Rani and Dr.

Shivani Katoch

3. VAE-311 Principles and technology of Vety

and A.H. Ext.

2+1 Dr. Alok Sharma, Dr. Shivani

Katoch, Dr. Vinod Sharma

and Dr. Aneesh Thakur

4. VMD-513 Pet animal breeding management,

nutrition and health care

1+1 Dr. Daisy Rani and others.

5. VMD-512 Zoo /wild animal breeding

management, nutrition and health

care

1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch and

others.

6. VAE-511 Livestock entrepreneurship 1+0 Dr. Alok Sharma and Dr.

Vinod Sharma

7. ---- Entrepreneurship training 0+2 Dr. Vinod Sharma

2nd Semester

1. ANN-211 Applied animal nutrition-2 (non-

ruminants, poultry and laboratory

animals).

2+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch, Dr. Vinod

Sharma and Dr. Daisy Rani.

2. --- Clinical /interventional nutrition 2+0 Dr. Daisy Rani

3. ---- Entrepreneurship training 0+2 Dr. Vinod Sharma

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Postgraduate Courses:

S.

No.

Course

No.

Course Title Cr.

Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

M.V. Sc. Courses (1st Semester)

1 ANN 601 Animal nutrition – energy and protein 3+0 Dr. Daisy Rani

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

3 ANN 604 Feed conservation, storage and quality control 2+2 Dr. Shivani Katoch

4 ANN-699 Masters research 1-20 Dr. Daisy Rani

Dr. Shivani Katoch

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

1 ANN-602 Animal Nutrition: Mineral, vitamin 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/antimetabolites in animal feed stuffs.

2+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch

Dr. Vinod Sharma

5 ANN-691 Masters seminar 1+0 Dr. Daisy Rani

PhD Courses (1st Semester)

1 ANN 701 Modern concepts of feeding

Ruminants and forage utilization

3+0 Dr. V.K. Sharma

2 ANN 703 Nutrition and rumen fermentation 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch

3 ANN 707 Clinical nutrition 1+1 Dr. Daisy Rani

4 ANN-709 New feed resources and toxicants in animal

feeding

2+0 Dr. V.K. Sharma

Dr. Daisy Rani

5 ANN 791 Doctoral seminar -1 1+0 Dr. Daisy Rani

6 ANN 793 Special Problem in PhD. 10+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch

7 ANN-799 Doctoral research 1-15 Dr. V.K. Sharma

PhD Courses (2nd Semester)

1 ANN 701 Modern concepts of feeding

Ruminants and forage utilization

3+0 Dr. V.K. Sharma

2 ANN 703 Nutrition and rumen fermentation 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch

3 ANN 707 Clinical nutrition 1+1 Dr. Daisy Rani

4 ANN-709 New feed resources and toxicants in animal

feeding

2+0 Dr. V.K. Sharma

Dr. Daisy Rani

5 ANN-799 Doctoral research 1-15 Dr. V.K. Sharma

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3. RESEARCH

a. Postgraduate Research

Ongoing Masters Programme:

Ongoing Doctoral Programme:

S.

No.

Name of the

student

Admission No. Major advisor Title of Research Problem

1. Dr. Arun Sharma Dr. V.K.

Sharma

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 Malori (Rumex hastatus) leaf

extract on growth performance of

commercial broilers

Ethanolic extract of malori leaves used @ 156g/q

feed in broilers reduced the cost of feed per kg gain

in wt. by 1.2%. It increased the nutritional worth of

meat and improved economy of broiler production.

b. Research Projects in Progress:

S.

No.

Title of Project PI Funding

Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1. AICRP on Goats Co-PI ICAR --- Continuing ---

2. Empowering rural women of

Himachal Pradesh for

sustainable dairy

entrepreneurship

CO-PI DST-GOI,

New Delhi

19.40

Lakh

2012- 3 years

S.

No.

Name of the

student


1. Soney Priya V-2013-30-003 Dr. Daisy Rani Effect of Malori (Rumex hastatus)

leaf extract on growth performance

of commercial broilers

2. Ashish Kumar

Sharma

V-2014-30-001 Dr. V.K. Sharma Effect of feeding ripened fruit of tea

(Camellia sinensis) on production

performance of poultry broilers.

3. Divya Rana V-2014-30-002 Dr. Shivani Katoch Application of azolla protein in

combination with additives at varied

nutritional density for economical

rearing of poultry birds.

4. Swati Chandel V-2014-30-003 Dr. Daisy Rani Effect of alternative carbohydrate

rich materials on nutritional quality

of silage.

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c. Summary of research finding during the year

Ethanolic extract of malori leaves, used @ 156g/q feed in broilers, reduced the cost of feed

per kg gain in wt. by 1.2%. It increased the nutritional worth of meat and improved economy of

broiler production.

Use of urine distillate and fresh urine of cow @ 10 ml /lit of drinking water, in commercial

broilers increases profits by 40 and 23%, respectively. It had carry over effect up to 2 weeks after

withdrawal and had no effect on acceptability of meat.

d. Scientific Publications and Presentations

i). Publications

i. Sood, P., Thakur, Y.P., Singh, Madhumeet, Rani, D., Burman, P., Ruthwal, A., Sharma, R. and

Kumar, N. 2015. Retrospective evaluation of different fodder regimens and climate on

pregnancy rate in jersey crossbred cows of subtemperate region. Accepted for publication in

Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction wide Editors letter No. nil, dated 4.2.15.

ii. Sharma, Vinod, Sharma, V.K., Sharma, A and Bhardwaj, P. 2014. Physical and chemical

properties of complete feed block prepared from pasture grass hay of dry temperate zone of

Himachal Pradesh. Indian journal of Animal Nutrition 2014:162-165.

iii. P. Sharma, A. Sharma, B.G.Mane, D. Thakur and S. Katoch. 2014. Effective parasitic

management of Migratory buffaloes for enhanced productivity and sustainable livelihoods in a

fragile eco system in the north western Himalayas. Buffalo Bulletin (March 2014) Vol. 33 No.1

iv. S. Radulovic, R. Markovic, B. Petrujkic, S. Katoch, D. Sefer.2014. Prebiotics- Modern strategy

in growth stimulation of animals. Veterinary Journal of Republic of Srpska. Vol-XIV, No.2,

143-268, 2014.

v. Devesh Thakur, Alok K Sharma, Mahesh Chander, and Shivani Katoch. 2013. Adoption of

scientific backyard poultry rearing practices in hills of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of

Poultry Sciences (2013) 48(3): 357-361. Research Article

ii). Presentations

i. Wadhwa, D., Bhardwaj, P and Sharma, V.K. 2014. Effect of cow urine supplementation on

growth performance of commercial broilers. Presented at 35th annual conference of Indian

Association of Biomedical sciences, held at CSK HPKV, Palampur w.e.f. 14-16 November,

2014.

ii. Jana, S., Verma, M.S., Sharma, K.B., Wadhwa, D. and Kumar, R. 2014. Effect of

supplementation of area specific mineral mixture on mineral status, blood biochemical and

hematological parameters in crossbred anestrous cows. Presented at 23rd annual conference of

Society of Animal Physiologists of India, held at ICAR-Central Institute for Research on

Buffaloes, Hisar, w.e.f. 27-28 November, 2014.

4. EXTENSION

i. T.V. talk was got recorded on title,’Bhuse kee khurakee mahatata badahne kee vidhian’ on

16.9.14 by Dr. Daisy Rani.

ii. T.V. talk was got recorded on title, ‘kum poshtik chare kee poshtikta badahne kee vidhian’ on

4.615, Dr. Daisy Rani.

iii. T.V. talk was got recorded on 21.10.14 by Dr. Vinod Sharma.

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iv. T.V. talk was got recorded on 4.6.15 by Dr. Vinod Sharma.

v. T.V. talk entitled ‘Vibhag duara pashu palko kay liey tyar kiey jane vale ahaar avum ahaar

purak/dudharu pashuon kee khurak sambandhit jankaree’ was got recorded on 16.9.14 and

4.6.15 by Dr. V.K. Sharma.

vi. T.V. talk entitled ‘Dudharu pashuon kee khurak sambandhit jankaree’ was got recorded on

16.9.14 and 4.6.15 by Dr. Shivani Katoch.

vii. Lecture on Animal care under organic agriculture’ delivered to RAWE students of COA, on

28.1.15, by Dr. Daisy Rani.

viii. Dr. Daisy Rani prepared feeding schedule of breeding bulls of Deptt. of Animal Husbandry,

H.P. and submitted to A.D., Sperm station, Palampur.

ix. ‘Preparation of balanced ration for milch cattle’ delivered by Dr. Vinod Sharma.

x. ‘Principles of animal nutrition and economical feeding of different species of livestock’

delivered by Dr. Vinod Sharma.

xi. ‘Hand on training on preparation of hay, silage mineral mixture and milk ration’ by Dr. Vinod

Sharma.

xii. On Campus training cum demonstration camp under DST project: Empowering rural women of

HP: Topic: Importance of nutrition in dairy cattle on 303.15 by Dr. Shivani Katoch.

xiii. One day farming to farmers of Sarkaghat sponsored by Director, IWMP, Mandi organized

by DEE CSK HPKV. Topic: Feeding balanced ration in dairy animals on 7.3.15 by Dr. Shivani

Katoch.

5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.

a) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia:

S.

No.

Date Title Name of Participants

1. 14-16 Nov. 2014 35th Annual Conference of Indian Association of

Biomedical Sciences held at CSKHPKV,

Palampur.

Dr. Daisy Rani

6. HONOURS AND AWARDS:

i. Dr. Shivani Katoch received CSK HPKV Gold Medal for Ph.D program for the highest

OGPA for the year 2009 in the University Convocation held in November 2014.

7. MISCELLANEOUS

i. Total sale of feed and feed additives: Rs. 2,69,77,159.59

ii. Contribution to the comptroller office, apart from meeting day to-day needs from the

revolving fund scheme: Rs. 33.00 lakh.

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VETERINARY ANATOMY

1. INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology was the first to be created one of the

six departments that were originally set up to start the Veterinary College in July, 1986 and the

Master Programme was started in 1992-93. The PhD Programme was started in 2004. The

Department has actively worked on postnatal development of the female genital system of Gaddi

sheep and goat. Seasonal changes during different phases of estrus cycle and senility have also been

worked out. The Hypothalamo-hypophysio-Gonadal axis of these two animals has also been studied

in detail. The heart musculature of buffalo and goat was studied by macerating the heart with dilute

acid. Many developmental anomalies have been recorded in domestic animals. Some attention to

wild animals have also been paid by studying the tongue of big cat and small cat. Gross

morphological features of civet cat and porcupines have also been documented. Research on yak

establishes many pioneering findings on the gross anatomy of animal. Studies on the Gross

Anatomy, Histology, and Histochemistry of the intestine of Gaddi sheep were completed and all the

components present were recorded. The research work was carried out on the organs of the male

genital system and the pineal gland of Gaddi goats and Gaddi sheep. Presently the department is

working on prenatal development of liver and gonads in Gaddi Sheep as well as the respiratory

system of adult animal is also under taken.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. VAN-111 Gross Anatomy-I 1+2 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Dr. R.L Bhardwaj,

2. VAN-211 Histology and Embryology 2+2 R.L.Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

2nd Semester

1. VAN-121 Gross Anatomy-II 2+2 Dr. Virender Pathak

Dr. R.L Bhardwaj

2. VAN-221 Vety Splanchnology &

Applied Anatomy

1+1 R.L.Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

3. Equine study circle Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Postgraduate Courses: Nil

S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)


1. VAN-603 Myology, Angiology,

Neurology and

Aesthesiology of OX

1+3 R.L.Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

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2. VAN-605 Theory and practice of

histological and histological

techniques.

1+2 R.L.Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

3. VAN-606 General histology and Ultra

structure

3+1 R.L.Bhardwaj

4. VAN-608 Developmental Anatomy 3+1 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

5. VAN-699 Master’s Research Dr. R.L Bhardwaj

Ph. D. Courses (1st Semester)

1. VAN-799 Doctoral Research Dr. R. Rajput

Dr. R. L Bhardwaj

Ph. D. Courses (2nd Semester)

1. VAN-601 Comparative Osteology and

Arthrology

1+2 Dr. R. Rajput

Dr. V. Pathak

Dr. R. L Bhardwaj

2. VAN-799 Doctoral Research Dr. R. Rajput

Dr. R. L Bhardwaj

3. RESEARCH



4. HONOURS AND AWARDS

i. Dr. Rajesh Rajput got Gold Medal for Ph.D in the convocation held on September 2014.

S.

No.

Name

of the

student

Admission

No.

Major

advisor

Title of Research Problem

1. Parul

Shukla

V-2012-

40-001

Dr. R.

Rajput

Prenatal Study on the Development of testis and

epididymis of Gaddi sheep

2. Raheeqa

Razvi

V-2012-

40-002

Dr. R.

Rajput

Prenatal study on the Development of

Liver of Gaddi Sheep

3. Virender

Pathak

V-2012-

40-003

Dr. R.

Rajput

Gross, Histological and Histochemical studies on the

respiratory system of Gaddi Sheep

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VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY

1. 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 & Biochemistry,

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. DBT project on “Identification of acute phase proteins as biomarkers in sub-

clinical bovine mastitis” and RKVY projects on “Augmenting diagnostic facilities for capacity

building for effecting diseases diagnosis in state of Himachal Pradesh” and “Capacity Building of

paraprofessionals for effective disease diagnosis and augmenting diagnostic facilities” are in

operation in the department.

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

hematology and blood biochemicals. 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.

2. TEACHING

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

semester of the academic year 2014-2015:


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

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. ORT-111 Orientation 1+0

(NC)

Dr R Kumar

5. Study Circle 0+2

(NC)

Dr R Kumar

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2nd Semester

1. VPB-121 Veterinary Physiology-II 2+1 Dr MS Verma, Dr R Kumar

2. VPB-122 Veterinary Intermediate

Metabolism

2+1 Dr Naresh Kumar,

Dr Geetanjali Singh

3. VPB-221 Veterinary Physiology –III 3+1 Dr R Kumar, Dr K B Sharma

Dr MS Verma

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

Pankaj Sood, Dr Subhash

Verma

5. Study Circle 0+2

(NC)

Dr R Kumar


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)


1. VPY-610 Research Techniques In

Vety. Physiology

0+2 Dr M S Verma

2. VPY – 791 Master’s Seminar 1 + 0 Dr R Kumar

3. VBC - 691 Master’s Seminar 1 + 0 Dr Geetanjali Singh

4. VBC -610 Clinical biochem of Animals 0 +2 Dr Geetanjali Singh

5 VBC – 603 Application of Genomics &

Proteo. in molecular Biology

2 +0 Dr Geetanjali Singh

6 VBC – 611 Biochem Basis of Diseases

of Domestic Animals

2 + 0 Dr Naresh Kumar

7 VBC – 613 Biochem Basis of Animal

Production

2 + 1 Dr Naresh Kumar &

Dr Geetanjali Singh


1. VPY – 603 Renal Physiology & Body

Fluid dynamics

2 +1 Dr K B Sharma &

Dr R Kumar

2. VBC – 699 Masters’ Research 0 +8 Dr Naresh Kumar

3. VBC 608 Metabolism –II Integration

and regulation

2 +0 Dr Geetanjali Singh &

Dr Naresh Kumar

4. VBC 606 Metabolism – I

Carbohydrate & Lipids

2 +0 Dr Naresh Kumar &

Dr Geetanjali Singh

5. VBC - 691 Master’s Seminar 1 + 0 Dr Naresh Kumar

6. VBC – 699 Masters’ Research 0 +10 Dr Geetanjali Singh

Ph. D. Courses (1st Semester)- Nil


1. VPY – 701 Applied Physio of Body

Fluids & electrolytes

2 +1 Dr R Kumar

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3. RESEARCH




S.

No.


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

b. Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.


Agency

Budget Year

of start

Duration

1. DBT project

“Identification of acute

phase proteins as

biomarkers in sub-clinical

bovine mastitis.

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

DBT 30.09

lacs

2011 3 years

2. 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

3. RKVY project on

“Capacity building of

Paraprofessionals for

effective disease

diagnosis and augmenting

diagnostic facilities.”

Dr R Kumar RKVY 49.85

lacs

2015 1 year

S.

No.

Name of the

student

Admission

No.

Major advisor Title of Research Problem

1. Dr Shruti Sharma V-2013-30-

10

Dr Naresh

Kumar

Studies on fluid, electrolyte & acid-

base imbalance in diarrheic calves

2. Dr Sumit Chandel V-2013-30-

11

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Study on expression of antimicrobial

proteins in bovine milk

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

mastitis.

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

biomarkers are acute phase proteins which appear early in an inflammation. There are reports that

some biomarkers may be unique for a particular tissue affliction such as mastitis and may be present

in blood or in milk. It was found that there was a statistically linear relationship between SCC, CMT

and BTB tests. Staphylococcus spp. was the most abundant organism found in the mastitis milk

samples as well as normal milk. The other organisms present in milk samples were E. coli, Proteus

and Bacillus spp.

In our result we concluded that the serum amyloid A transcript and protein is present in the

sub clinical bovine mastitis of pathogenic origin and it is a good biomarker for sub clinical bovine

mastitis. Expression of SAA was also checked in cow’s milk having the disease other than the

mastitis, no such expression was found. Thus the detection of SAA protein or transcript in milk can

replace the classical methods of diagnosing such as SCC and microbial. SAA appears to be a

biomarker proteins specifically appearing in subclinical mastitis due to pathogenic infection in which

somatic cell count was exceeded from a normal range. However excessive presence of SAA in milk

was not due to systemic or non-systemic infections, where SCC in milk remained normal. It was

found that expression of SAA was low in non mastitic (milk having normal SCC) even in diseased

cows, thus making SAA as intramammary-specific biomarker in subclinical bovine mastitis. Further

SAA gene was successfully cloned in a pET vector so that recombinant protein can be produced in

future for preparing diagnostic kits.

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

diseases diagnosis in state of Himachal Pradesh”

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

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

which 17 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 equipment’s required for basic blood and urine tests.

RKVY project on “Capacity building of Paraprofessionals for effective disease diagnosis and

augmenting diagnostic facilities.”

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

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

which 42 Veterinary Pharmacists were imparted training. A training manual along with a

diagnostic kit comprising of all the essential laboratory equipment’s required for basic blood and

urine tests was given to each of the trainees.

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i). Publications

1. D Banerjee, R C Upadhyay, U B Chaudhary, R Kumar, S V Singh Ashutosh, K Das and

Sachinandan De (2015) Seasonal Variation in physio-biochemical profiles of Indian goats in

paradigm of hot and cold climate. Biological Rhythm Research: 46 (2): 221-236.

2. Sonali Jana, M S Verma, D Wadhwa, K B Sharma and R Kumar. Studies on the effect of

supplementation of area specific mineral mixture on micro mineral status and cyclist in post-

partum anestrous cows. Paper accepted for publication in Indian Journal of Animal

Reproduction.

ii). Presentations

1. Isha Bais, Verma M S, Kumar R and Sharma KB. 2014. Effect of mineral supplementation on

blood biochemical profile in crossbred heifers of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented in XXIII

Annual Conference of Society of Animal Physiologists of India and National Symposium on

Physiological Determinants and Climate Resilient Animal Production held at Hisar, November

27-28, 2014.

2. Sonali Jana, M S Verma, K B Sharma, D Wadhwa and R Kumar. Effect of supplementation of

area specific mineral mixture on mineral status, blood biochemical and haematological

parameters in crossbred anoestrous cows. Paper presented in XXIII Annual Conference of

Society of Animal Physiologists of India and National Symposium on Physiological

Determinants and Climate Resilient Animal Production held at Hisar, November 27-28, 2014.

3. Raheeqa Razvi, R L Bhardwaj, M S Verma, R K7umar and R Rajput. Micro mineral profile of

prenatal liver of Gaddi sheep. Paper presented in XXIII Annual Conference of Society of Animal

Physiologists of India and National Symposium on Physiological Determinants and Climate

Resilient Animal Production held at Hisar, November 27-28, 2014.

4. Parul Shukla, R L Bhardwaj, M S Verma and R Kumar. Mineral analysis of foetal fluid during

different stages of gestation in Gaddi sheep. Paper presented in XXIII Annual Conference of

Society of Animal Physiologists of India and National Symposium on Physiological

Determinants and Climate Resilient Animal Production held at Hisar, November 27-28, 2014.




1. 27-28 Nov.

2014

XXIII Annual Conference of Society of Animal

Physiologists of India and National Symposium on

Physiological Determinants and Climate Resilient

Animal Production held at Hisar, November 27-28,

2014.

Dr R Kumar, Dr M S

Verma

5. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED

i. Department organized Intra college Physiology Quiz on 27th Sept. 2014

ii. Department organized North Zone Inter college Physiology Quiz on 31st Oct. 2014

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iii. Department organized 6 trainings in Common Laboratory diagnosis for Veterinary pharmacists

under RKVY projects on “Augmenting diagnostic facilities for capacity building for effecting

diseases diagnosis in state of Himachal Pradesh” and “Capacity building of Paraprofessionals

for effective disease diagnosis and augmenting diagnostic facilities.” In these trainings a total of

59 Veterinary pharmacists from State Animal Husbandry Department participated.

6. MISCELLANEOUS

i. Dr R Kumar worked as Member Secretary, Board of Studies, COVAS, as well as Coordinator

for internal and External Board Examinations of College.

ii. Dr R Kumar organized North Zone SAPI quiz competition.

iii. Dr Naresh Kumar performed the duties of Superintendent Examination and conducted the UG

End-semester examination (internal) for the second semester 2014-15 in May 2015.

iv. Dr M S Verma conducted quiz competition during Inter College Youth Festival of the University

held on 21st and 22nd Feb. 2015.

v. Dr M S Verma conducted Inter school quiz competition during World Veterinary day held on

25th April 2015.

VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY

1. 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 one MVSc and two

PhD students are pursuing the programmes.

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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.

During the reporting period 4 research projects were in progress in the department- 2 being

funded by ICAR and 2 by State Government under RKVY and one permanent animal disease

investigation scheme from the State Government is also running in the department.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. VMC-211 General Veterinary

Microbiology

1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Prasenjit

Dhar & Mandeep Sharma

2. VMC-311 Systematic Veterinary

Bacteriology & Mycology

2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma, Aneesh

Thakur & Mandeep Sharma

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

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

Rajesh Chahota

5. Tracking Programme on Fish Disease (for 3rd

year)

- Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & K.B. Nagal

2nd Semester

1. VMC-221 Veterinary Immunology &

Serology

1+1

Drs. Aneesh Thakur, Subhash

Verma & Mandeep Sharma

2. VMC-321 Systematic Veterinary

Virology

2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar, Rajesh

Chahota & K.B. Nagal

3. VLD-421* Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry and Lab.

Diagnosis-II

0+2

Drs. Rajesh Chahota & K.B.

Nagal

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

Diagnosis-I

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

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

Sharma

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

Chahota

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

Verma

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Postgraduate Courses

S.

No.


Hrs.

Instructors

M.V. Sc. Courses (Ist Semester)

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

Subhash Verma

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


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

Chahota

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

Sharma

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

Sharma

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

Sharma


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

Verma & Aneesh Thakur

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

Sharma

3. VMC-609 Techniques in Microbiology

& Immunology

0+3 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Subhash


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

Chahota

5. VMC-608 Diagnostics of Infectious

Diseases

1+2 Drs. Rajesh Chahota & Aneesh

Thakur

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

Sharma & Subhash Verma

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

Ph. D. Courses (Ist Semester)

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

Verma & Aneesh Thakur

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

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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

3. RESEARCH

Postgraduate Research

Ongoing masters Programme

On Going Doctoral Programme

a) Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements

S.

No.


1. “Investigations on acidic

serine proteaseV2 (AprV2) of

Dichelobacter nodosus as a

potential vaccine candidate

against virulent footrot”.

i. Expression of the AprV2 gene was achieved.

ii. Safety test was done using recombinant AprV2 as an

immunogen.

iii. Potency test was accomplished using specified doses of

the recombinant AprV2 and whole cell vaccine.

S.

No.

Name Admission No Major advisor Title of Research Problem

1. Rucha Soman

V-2014-30-012 Dr. Rajesh

Chahota

Comparative virulence of Chlamydia

abortus and Chlamydia psittaci

species infecting ruminants

S.

No.

Name Admission No Major advisor Title of Research Problem

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

Sharma

“Investigations on acidic serine

proteaseV2 (AprV2) of Dichelobacter

nodosus as a potential vaccine

candidate against virulent footrot”.

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

i. The protocol for the isolation of PBMCs from whole

blood and RNA extraction from the stimulated PBMCs

were standardised.

ii. The protocol for the cryopreservation of PBMCs was

standardised.

iii. The experimental study in calves to study the humoral,

cellular and molecular response against intranasal

challenge with P. multocida and against formalin killed

alum adjuvant vaccine of P. multocida (Raksha HS) is

under progress.

3. Development of latex

Agglutination Test(s) against

Pasteurella multocida”.

i. 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.

ii. Cross reaction was seen with WCL and OMP(s)

between both types of P. multocida.

iii. 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.

iv. 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.

b) Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.


Agency

Budget Year

of

start

Duration

1 “All India Network

Programme on H.S.”

(ICAR-303-40)

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR 11.75

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

- 1991 Continuous

Scheme

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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 46.53

lacs

2012 2 Years

5 Collaborative center for

Veterinary Type Culture

Collection (VTCC) at

Palampur

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR 5.0

Lacs

2010 Continuous

Scheme

c) Summary of research finding during the year

i. During the year starting from July 2014 to June 2015, a total of 779 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, 170 samples from

humans were also processed. Additionally 14 disease outbreaks were attended and also 102

serum samples were tested for chlamydiosis, brucellosis, PPR and other diseases.

ii. A total of 9 isolates identified as P. multocida from 328 samples from different livestock.

Among these, 7 isolates were confirmed at IVRI, Izatnagar for capsular serotyping.

iii. OmpA genes were amplified from the genomic DNA of 8 P. multocida (Pan India isolates)

and 12 isolates from the livestock. Purified amplicons were sequenced and analyzed based

on the available database in NCBI. OmpA sequences representing distinct alleles were

identified among the isolates. Phylogenetic relationship among Pasteurella multocida was

also conducted.

iv. BALB/c mice challenged with P. multocida serotype B:2. were randomly distributed into

three groups i.e. challenge group, vaccinated group and control group in equal numbers.

Equal number of animals from challenge, vaccinated and control groups were sacrificed at

various time points infection 9, 18 and 24 h. Lungs, spleen and liver tissues were collected

from all the animals. RNA isolation from all the tissues was done and cDNA was

synthesized.

v. Expression of three different cytokines (IFN-γ, IL10, TLR1 and TLR2) was carried out in

cDNA prepared from the lung tissue collected at 9, 18 and 24 h post-inoculation. β-Actin

gene was used as housekeeping gene. Transcription of cytokine genes in immunocompetent

mice was done using RT-PCR. Statistically significant elevations of IFN-γ, IL10, TLR1

and TLR2 were observed in lung tissues at 9 h post-infection as compared to the expression

after 18 and 24 h post-inoculation.

vi. A total of 52 microbial isolates of bacteria and fungi responsible for various disease

conditions in animals have been submitted to VTCC and accession numbers for these

isolates have been assigned.

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4. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

a) Publications:

i. Rajesh Chahota, Anjali Dattal, SD Thakur, Mandeep Sharma (2015). Isolation of Brucella

melitensis from a Human Case of Chronic Additive Polyarthritis. Indian Journal of

Medical Microbiology, 33 (3): 429-32.

ii. Rajesh Chahota, SD Thakur, Mandeep Sharma and Susamoy Mittra (2015). Detection of

Flea-borne Rickettsia spp. in the Western Himalayan Region of India. Indian Journal of

Medical Microbiology, 33(3): 422-425.

iii. Rajesh Chahota, S. Gupta, B. Bhardwaj, P. Malik, S. Verma and M. Sharma (2015)

Seroprevalence studies on animal chlamydiosis amongst ruminants in five states of India.

Vet. World 8(1): 72-75.

iv. Gupta S, Chahota R, Bhardwaj B, Malik P, Verma S, Sharma M. (2015) Identification of

Chlamydiae and Mycoplasma species in ruminants with ocular infections. Lett Appl

Microbiol. 60(2):135-9

v. Katoch S., Sharma Mandeep, Patil R. D., Kumar S. & Verma S. (2014) in-vitro and in-

vivo pathogenicity studies of Pasteurella multocida strains harbouring different ompA,

Veterinary Research Communication 38:183–191.

vi. Sharma Mandeep, Thakur A., Dhar P., Chahota R., Katoch S. and Verma S. (2014)

Pasteurellosis in animals in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research

40:99-109.

vii. Verma L., Sharma Mandeep, Katoch S., Kumar S., Dhar P., Chahota R. and Verma S.

(2015) Bacteriological, Molecular and Antibiotic sensitivity profile of Pasteurella

multocida from bovine and rabbits. Indian Veterinary Journal 92(3):38-41.

viii. Jyoti Bala, Prasenjit Dhar, Ajay Katoch, Mandeep Sharma, Subhash Verma and

Rajesh Chahota (2015) Acute Mastitis Due to Streptococcus agalactiae in a Non-Descript

Cow Indian Veterinary Journal 92(2):61-62

ix. Rajesh Chahota and Mandeep Sharma (2014). Trends, current scenario and future

perspectives for the prevention and control of chlamydial and rickettsial diseases in

animals. In: Proceedings of XXVIIIth Annual Convention of Indian Association of

Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases

(IAVMI) held at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidhyalaya

(DUVASU) 30th Oct to 1st Nov. 2014, p166-170.

b) Presentations

1. Papers presented in XXVIIIth Annual Convention of Indian Association of Veterinary

Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases (IAVMI) and

International Conference on “Challenges and Opportunities in Animal Health at the face of

Globalization and climate change” held at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Pashu Chikitsa

Vigyan Vishwavidhyalaya (DUVASU), Mathura 30th Oct to 1st Nov. 2014.

a. Rajesh Chahota, Shilpi Gupta, Brijesh Bhardwaj, Priyanka Malik and Mandeep

Sharma. Detection of genetic diversity of chlamydiae responsible for major clinical

infections of ruminants in western Himalayan region of India.

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b. Subhash Verma, Asim Habib Wani, Mandeep Sharma, Sheilja Katoch and Rajesh

Chahota. Studies on the sheep and goat pox outbreaks in the state of Himachal

Pradesh, India.

c. Rajesh Chahota and Mandeep Sharma. Trends, current scenario and future

perspectives for the prevention and control of chlamydial and rickettsial diseases in

animals (Lead paper).

d. Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for rapid detection of Pasteurella

multocida and its evaluation. Subhash Verma, Shailja Katoch and Mandeep Sharma

e. Experimental study of pathogenicity in rabbits following intranasal exposure to

Pasteurella multocida capsular type B. Shailja Katoch, Mandeep Sharma, R.K.

Asrani, R.D. Patil, Sandeep Kumar and Subhash Verma.

2. Paper accepted in 35th Annual conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists

(IABMS) on Environment and health, organized by Department of Microbiology, College of

Basic Science, CSK HPKV Palampur from 14 to 16 November 2014.

a. Rajesh Chahota, Anjali Dattal, SD Thakur, Mandeep Sharma. Isolation of Brucella

melitensis from a Human Case of Chronic Additive Polyarthritis.

3. Papers accepted for presentation in the 7h Conference of International Seabuckthorn

Association (ISA 2015) at New Delhi from Nov 24 to 26, 2015,

a. Mandeep Sharma, Akanksha Palial, Harshit Verma, Virender Singh and Rajesh

Chahota in-vitro and in-vivo microbiological studies revealed potential antimicrobial

properties of seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.)

4. Veterinary Vaccines in India: Nano-Boost for Mega Outcomes 5th International NanoBio

Conference & 3rd International Conference on BioNano Innovation 6-10 July, 2014 Subhash

Verma, Geetanjali Singh* Aneesh Thakur & Mandeep Sharma.

5. Experimental study of pathogenicity in rabbits following intranasal exposure to Pasteurella

multocida capsular type B. Shailja Katoch*, Mandeep Sharma, R.K. Asrani, R.D. Patil,

Sandeep Kumar and Subhash Verma.- *Best Poster Award

c). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins:

Books Published: Indigenous “Desi or Pahari” Cattle of Himachal Pradesh

ISBN: 978-81-927975-9-5 Published by University Library, CSKHPKV, Palampur 2014

5. Participation in Workshop/ Conferences, Trainings Etc.

a) Trainings:

S.

No.

Date Title Name of

Participants

1. 13-14.03.

2015

SBS-ASM-ICAR Biosafety Awareness Programme,

ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases

(ICAR-NIHSAD), March 13-14, 2015, Bhopal, India

Dr Aneesh

Thakur

2. 21 to

23.04.2015

Attended National Symposium on Modern Agro-

technologies for Nutritional Security and Health

(MANUSH) at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture

and Forestry, Solan, H.P. and delivered a Lead lecture on

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

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“Animal husbandry: A vital component of agriculture for

nutritional security”.

3. 6-15 Oct,

2014

Participated in the training programme on “Metagenomics:

Role of next generation sequencing and bioinformatics”

held at Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of

Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Anand

Agricultural University, Anand Gujarat from 6th - 15th

October, 2014.

Dr. Prasenjit

Dhar

4. 1-11.09.

2014

Certificate course in Laboratory Animal Science

(FELASA ‘C’ Certified), Tamil Nadu Veterinary and

Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), at Chennai,

India

Dr Aneesh

Thakur

5. 15-

17.04.2015

Master trainer’s training in Veterinary Emergency

Response at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna

Dr. Subhash

Verma

b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia

S. No. Date Title Name of

Participants

1. 21.03.2015 Attended RDDL annual meeting at Shimla on

March 21, 2015

Dr. Aneesh Thakur

2. 13.10.2014 Attended Annual Review Meeting of Network

Programme on VTCC at COVA, AAU, Khanapara,

Guwahati (Assam).

Dr. Mandeep Sharma

Dr. Subhash Verma

3. 21.8. 2014 Attended Annual Review meeting of AINP on HS

at NASC Complex, New Delhi.

Dr. Mandeep Sharma

Dr. Subhash Verma

4. 6-10.07.

2014

5th International NanoBio Conference & 3rd

International Conference on BioNano Innovation 6-

10 July, 2014

Dr. Subhash Verma


Celebration of International Day of Immunology, April 29th 2015: A half-day program

was organized by Department of Veterinary Microbiology of Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary

and Animal Sciences, CSK HPKV, Palampur on the occasion of International Day of Immunology

on April, 29th, 2015 under the aegis of Indian Immunology Society (IIS).

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VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY

1. 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. Post graduate programme was introduced in

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

undergraduate and post graduate 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.

Post graduate 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 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

et al.

2. TEACHING

(i) Undergraduate:

a. Courses offered:

Following courses were offered to the Under Graduate Students, as per V.C.I. (M.S.V.E., Degree

Course Regulation, 1993 and New VCI Curriculum, 2008) during the period of report.

Courses offered to U.G. Students.

S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Instructors

First Semester

1. VPA -211 General Veterinary

Parasitology &

Helminthology

4(3+1) Dr. R.K.Agnihotri

Dr.S.Mittra

Dr Devina Sharma

2. VLD 511* Vety. Lab. diagnosis 0+2 Dr Devina Sharma*

3. AMT-233 Fisheries (COHS) 0+1 Dr. S.Mittra

4. Alternate Animal Use-Study circle Dr S. Mittra

Second semester

1. VPA-221 Entomology& Acarology 2(1+1) Dr. R.K.Agnihotri

Dr S. Mittra

2. VPA-222 Veterinary Protozoology 3(2+1) Dr S. Mittra

Dr R.K. Agnihotri

3. Alternate Animal Use-Study circle Dr S. Mittra

*Courses offered jointly with other departments.

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b. 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.

ii) Postgraduate Programme: Has been kept in abeyance till the improvement in the strength of the

faculty.

2. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

A) Curricular research: However, as a curricular research, this department has identified certain

herbal antiparasitic preparations which may be used as an alternative to conventional

chemotherapeutic paraciticides. The ethanolic extract of Neem (Azadirachta indica) @ 7g/litre of

water was found to have better anticoccidial activity and least lesion scores as compared to other

herbal plants extract.

Aqueous extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale) @6g/litre of water was found to be the best feed

additive and most effective in improving body weight in poultry.

As an immunomodulator, aqueous extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale) improved humoral as well

as cell mediated immune response followed by ethanolic extract of Azadirachta indica (leaves) and

methanolic extract of Hippophae salicifolia (leaves).

b) 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)

c) Surveillance of parasitic Diseases.

In the Disease Investigation Laboratory of the department, 63 cases (blood, faeces, skin scraping

and others) were investigated. The parasitism due to various parasitic entity was recorded as 33%.

The important parasites involved were; Theileria spp., Babesia sp, coccidia,

Strongyle and Moniezia sp.

3. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

i. Devina Sharma, Vineet Sharma, P.K.Dogra, R.K.Agnihotri, Poonam & S. Mittra. 2014.

Evaluation of Biopesticides against ectoparasites of Gaddi goats. Indian journal of small

ruminants .20(2);69-73

ii. A.D.Modgil, S.Mittra,D Sen, R K Agnihotri and Devina Sharma. 2014. Prevalance of

gastrointestinal parasites of dogs of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Parasitic

diseases. DOI 10.1007/s12639-014-0480-0.

iii. Modgil, A.D., Mittra S.,Sen D., Agnihotri R.K., Sharma Devina. 2015. Biochemical and

Leucocytic response study of herbal immunomodulators against levamisole in Toxocara

infected mice. Indian J. Anim. Res., 49(3) 2015: 236-342.

iv. Modgil, A.D., Mittra S.,Asrani, R.K. and Singh Virendra. 2014. Histopathological studies

targeting comparative efficacy of herbal and standard yellowpathic immunomodulators

against visceral larva migrans. Proc. Natl.Acad.Sci., India,Sect. B Biol. Sci. DOI

10.1007/s40011-014-0425-5.

v. Modgil, A.D., Mittra S., Agnihotri R.K., Sharma Devina and Sen D., 2014. Experimental

study on embryonation and establishment of Toxocara canis patent infection in pups. Indian

Vet. J. 91 (09): 57-59.

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4. Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions:

Department faculty participated in five Training programmes to Veterinary pharmacists on

capacity building of para professionals for effective disease diagnosis for the state of Himachal

Pradesh.

5. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

i. Dr R.K. Agnihotri in absence of Dean, COVAS worked as Dean being senior most professor

in the college and also acted as HOD, Vety. Parasitology in absence of HOD.

ii. Dr R.K. Agnihotri Worked as Co-Coordinator for Veterinary Pharmacist examination

for the year 2014-15 and also visited Kotla Barog ,Solan twice for conduction the Practical

examination of 2nd year class of Veterinary Pharmacists and the Theory and Practical

examination of 1st Year class of Veterinary Pharmacists.

iii. Dr. R.K.agnihotri worked as member of Counselling committee for admission of B.V.Sc.

and A.H. and B.Sc Agric. Held on 01.07.2014 and 02.07.2014 and on 2.08.2014.

VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY

1. 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 24 students have been passed out with M.V.Sc. degree. Currently, the PG programme is

withheld temporarily because of shortage of teaching staff. It is evident from this 24th 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.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. VPT-311

General and Systemic

Veterinary Pharmacology 2+1

Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

2. VPT-411 Veterinary Chemotherapy 2+0


Dr. Dinesh Sharma

3. Tracking

programme Drug Designing 2+0


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2nd Semester

1. VPT- 321 Veterinary

Neuropharmacology

2+1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Dr.B.G.Mane

2. VPT-421 Veterinary Toxicology 2+0 Dr. Dinesh sharma

Dr. R.D.Patil

3.

VLD-421

Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry and Laboratory

Diagnosis-II

0+1 Dr. Dinesh sharma

3. Scientific Publications and Presentations:

a). Publications

i. Pallavi Bhardwaj, C. Varshneya and Sharma V. 2015 In vitro evaluation of anthelmintic

activity of Tagetes patula against Haemonchus contortus. Journal of Veterinary

Pharmacology and Toxicology. 13(1):52-55

ii. Pallavi Bhardwaj, C. Varshneya and Sharma V. 2015. Nematicidal activity of methanolic

flower extract of Tagetes patula against H.contortus worms. Indian journal of animal

sciences 85(3):241-243

iii. Pallavi Bhardwaj, C. Varshneya, T. Tandon and Kanika. 2015. In vitro evaluation of

antioxidant activity of curcuma longa and Berberis aristata. Journal of Veterinary

Pharmacology and Toxicology. 13(1):85-86

iv. D.K Sharma, S. Chauhan, R.D.Patil and C.Varshneya.’’Antiulcer and antioxidant

activity of ethanolic extract of seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) pulp in rats” Indian

Veterinary journal (Accepted)

b). Presentations

i. D.Wadhwa, Palllavi Bhardwaj & V.K. Sharma 2014. Effect of cow urine supplementation

on growth performance of commercial broilers (Poster presentation) in 35th annual

conference of IABS held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f Nov, 14-16, 2014.



S.

No.

Date Title Name of

Participants

1. 14-16 Nov., 2014,

CSKHPKV,Palampur

35th Annual Conference of IABS Dr.Dinesh sharma

Dr. P.Bhardwaj

5. MISCELLANEOUS

i. Dr. Dinesh Sharma acted as CO-PI in the project entitled outreach programme on EVM” and

also attended Annual Review meeting of the project at New Delhi

ii. Faculty members of the department acted as external examiner/paper setter at GADVASU -

Ludhiana for UG programme.

iii. Dr. Dinesh Sharma is holding charge of NSS Programme Officer since July, 2012.

iv. Faculty members were involved in various functions at University and College level.

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VETERINARY PATHOLOGY

1. 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 Post Graduate

Department. Besides undergraduate B.V.Sc & A.H. courses, as per VCI regulation, department have

been offering Post Graduate courses to M.V.Sc & Ph. D. students as per ICAR. 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 Charles Louis 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 have been stocked with 208 titles (DVD/CD) on pathology of

diverse species of Animals for viewing by students & faculty besides authorized visitor.

2. TEACHING

Undergraduate Courses:

S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1 VPP-211 General Veterinary Pathology 1+1 Dr R D Patil

Dr V K Gupta

2 VPP-311 Special Veterinary Pathology 2+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

Dr V K Gupta

3 VMD-512 Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding,


Health care

1+1 Dr V K Gupta

4 VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding,


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 Tracking programme on fish

diseases

2+0 Dr R D Patil

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8 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 D Patil

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 VPT-421 Veterinary Toxicology 2+0 Dr R D Patil


S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s)


1 VPP-601 General Pathology 2+1 Dr R D Patil

Dr V K Gupta

2 VPP-602 Techniques in Pathology 1+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

Dr V K Gupta

3 VPP-605 Necropsy Procedures and

Interpretations-I

0+1 Dr V K Gupta

Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

4 VPP-608 Pathology of Infectious Diseases

of Domestic Animals

2+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

5 VPP-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr V K Gupta

6 VPP-699 Master’s Research 1-18 Dr V K Gupta

Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

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1 VPP-604 Clinical Pathology 1+2 Dr R D Patil

Dr V K Gupta

Dr R K Asrani

2 VPP-607 Systemic Pathology 2+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

3 VPP-614 Veterolegal Pathology 1+0 Dr R D Patil

4 VPP-610 Avian Pathology 2+1 Dr V K Gupta

Dr R K Asrani

5 VPP-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr V K Gupta

6 VPP-699 Master’s Research 1-18 Dr V K Gupta

Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

International Continuing Education project as ‘Independent Study Centre (ISC) of CL

Davis DVM Foundation’

The ISC is 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)

3. RESEARCH


Ongoing Masters Programme: One

S.

No

Name of the

student

Admission No. Major

advisor


1. Ankit Karol V-2013-30-08 Dr R K

Asrani

Effect of Combination of plants based

extract against fowl typhoid in quail

2. Nitika Thakur V-2014-30-04 Dr R D

Patil

Studies on the effect of cannabis sativa

against Datura stramonium induced

toxicity in rats

3. Shalini Thakur V-2014-30-05 Dr R K

Asrani

Studies on the effect of plant based

extract against Escherichia coli infection

in broilers

4. Stephanie S

Pradhan

V-2014-30-06 Dr V K

Gupta

Pathology of respiratory diseases in

bovine calves

5. Vishal Thakur V-2014-30-07 Dr V K

Gupta

Aetiopathology of diarrhea in bovine

calves

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S.

No.

Title of Research Problem Salient Research Achievements

1 Effect of Lantana camara on

experimental salmonellosis in

Japanese quail

The effects of methanolic leaf extract (4 gm/liter of

drinking water) of Lantana camara were studied on

various parameters such as growth, mortality,

clinical signs, serum biochemicals, pathological and

ultrastructural changes in Japanese quail during

experimental Salmonella Gallinarum infection. The

L. camara leaf extract found to be beneficial and

having hepatoprotective activity against

salmonellosis.

b. Research Projects in Progress: Three

S.

No.

Title of

Project

P I Funding

Agency

Budget

Rs in Lakh

Year

of

Start

Duration

1 All India Network Project

on Neonatal Mortality in

farm animals

Dr V K

Gupta

ICAR 27.9 2014 March,

2017

2 Outreach Program on

Ethno Veterinary

Medicine

Dr R K

Asrani

ICAR 16.6 2013 March,

2017

3 Livestock, Poultry, Fish &

Wild Life Disease

Investigation- A

Departmental Project

Dr V K

Gupta

(HOD)

HPAU Deptt.

contingency

Since

1991

Continuous


The epidemiological data collection on neonatal mortality from two organized cattle farms

in HP is in progress under All India Network Project on Neonatal Mortality in farm animals.

The data analysed from one of the farms (Dairy Farm-A) for the last three years (2012-2014)

revealed that the neonatal mortality varied from 6.9 % to 13.5% while the calf mortality up to three

months of age varied from 16.3 to 22%. The mortality among the neonates was found to be mainly

due to enteritis and pneumonia.

Surveys work was conducted under Outreach Program on Ethno Veterinary Medicine in

the villages of Kangra district and information from local people pertaining to ethnoveterinary

practices were collected and fourty five plants were identified, and documented for their medicinal

activities. Fresh aromatic plant samples were processed and isolated oils were studied for their in

vitro antibacterial activities. The essential oil of Artemisia sp. leaves showed antibacterial activity

against Salmonella Gallinarum and E. coli. Leaf-extracts of plants were prepared for in vitro studies.

An experimental trial was also conducted to assess the in vivo antibacterial potential of plants. A

formulation named Grow e cure was prepared from aqueous extracts of various plants and its

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protective effect was studied against Salmonella infection in Japanese quail. Grow e cure @ 1.5%

orally in drinking water was found to be beneficial. It may be a valuable preventive medication.

During the year a total 3463 necropsies investigations were carried out under ‘Live- stock,

Poultry Fish and Wild life Disease Investigation’ a departmental project. The necropsies were 48

cattle, 2 buffaloes, 2 horses, 3363 poultry, 13 goats, 1 sheep, 2 dogs, 1 pig, 8 rabbits and 23 laboratory

animals (rats/mice). 12 Autopsy, 31 biopsy and six disease outbreak investigations were also carried

out. Some of the important disease conditions recorded in different species of animals are:

Diseases in Cattle: Chronic catarrhal enteritis, Pulmonary edema, Suppurative bronchopneumonia,

Malnutrition due to hypoproteinaemia, Acute moderate catarrhal enteritis, Hepato-nephropathy,

Tuberculosis, Parasitic enteritis, Fibrino-purulent pneumonia, Abomasitis, Bloat, Gastroenteritis,

Shock, Pneumonitis, Liver granuloma, Milk granuloma, Haemoglobinurea, Gangrenous mammilitis

etc.

Diseases in Buffalo: Traumatic pericarditis, Bronchopneumonia, Hepatopathy, Fibrino-purulent

pneumonia etc.

Disease in Horse: Obstructive colitis.

Diseases in Sheep and Goats: Fibrinous broncho-pneumonia, Suppurative pneumonia, Catarrhal to

haemorrhagic enteritis, Pulmonary edema, Catarrhal enteritis, Tapeworm infection, Pneumo-

enteritis, Asphyxia, Gastroenteritis, Purulent Pneumonia, Hypoproteinemia etc. Diseases in

Canines: Pulmonary congestion and edema, Hydroythorax, Purulent Bronchopneumonia etc.

Diseases in Rabbit: Pasteurellosis.

Disease in Laboratory Rats/Mice: Salmonellosis associated with necrotizing hepatitis and

splenomegaly, Catarrhal enteritis, Septicaemia etc.

Diseases in Poultry: Ascariasis, Omphalitis, Necrotic enteritis, Egg peritonitis, Coccidiosis (Cecal

and/or intestinal), Parasitic/haemorrhagic enteritis, Aspergillosis, Air-sacculitis, Salmonellosis,

Lymphoid leucosis, Catarrhal enteritis, Colisepticemia, Fibrinous pericarditis, Nephropathy,

Visceral gout, cannibalism (vent pecking), Ascites, Peritonitis, Calcium and vitamin deficiency,

Hydropericardium syndrome, Liver rupture, E. coli Salpingitis, Diphtheritic enteritis, Heat stress,

Necrotic typhlitis, Visceral tumors, Ectoparasitism, Foreign body in gizzard, Granulomatous

pneumonia etc.

Biopsy & autopsy specimen investigation, besides attending to livestock disease out breaks and

clinical pathological examination of autopsy and biopsy samples were investigated. A total of 12

autopsy samples and 31 biopsy samples received in the department were subjected to

histopathological investigations during the current year and the findings were conveyed to the

quarter concerned.

d.Scientific Publications and Presentations

i).Publications

1. V K Gupta, Monika Thakur, Madhulina Maity and R D Patil (2014) Pathology of

paratuberculosis in Gaddi sheep Goats. Lead paper published in Souvenir cum Lead papers, P-

127-128. Veterinary Pathology Congress-2014 held at Veterinary College, AAU, Anand

(Gujarat) from 13-15 Nov. 2014.

2. Sharma S, Asrani RK, Singh G, Gulati BR, Patil PK and Gupta VK. 2014. Outbreak of

hydropericardium syndrome associated with ascites and liver rupture in caged broilers.

Veterinary Research International, 3:33-45.

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3. Rajesh Kumar and V K Gupta (2014). Pathology of oesophagostomiasis in the goat. Indian J

Field Veterinarians 10(1) 77-78

4. Rajesh Kumar and V K Gupta (2014). Pathological study of Hydatidosis in a cattle. Indian Vet

Journal 92(2) 72-74

5. Rajesh Kumar and V K Gupta (2014). A case report of hemangiosarcoma in a boxer dog. Ind J

Vet Pathol 38(3) 195-96

6. Rajesh Kumar and V K Gupta (2014). Pathological study of Goat Pox in a natural outbreak.

Indian Vet Journal 92(4) 70-71

7. Kumar SN, Telang AG, Patil RD, Singh KP, Jain AK and Sharma R. 2015. Study on combined

effects of ochratoxin A and endosulfan on antioxidant enzymes in rats. Journal of Environmental

Biology, 36(3): 601-605.

8. Katoch S, Sharma M, Verma LK, Asrani RK, Kumar S and Verma S. 2015. Experimental study

of pathogenicity in rabbits following intranasal exposure to Pasteurella multocida capsular type

B. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 153(2-3): 160-166.

9. Parimoo HA, Sharma R, Patil RD and Patial V. 2015. Sub-acute toxicity of lantadenes isolated

from Lantana camara leaves in guinea pig animal model. Comparative Clinical Pathology

(Online First).DOI 10.1007/s00580-015-2114-z.

10. Sharma R, Patil RD, Bharti V, Kannan A, Mal G and Bhar R. 2015. Stomach impaction and

ascaridiasis in Himalayan Griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis): a case study.Comparative

Clinical Pathology (Online First).DOI 10.1007/s00580-015-2132-x.

ii).Presentation of papers on Conferences

1. Lead paper presented by Dr V K Gupta on Pathology of paratuberculosis in Gaddi sheep Goats

at 31st Annual Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists and national

Symposium on ‘Impact of climate change on pathobiology of diseases of animals, poultry and

fish’ organized by Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and

Animal Husbandry, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat) from 13th to 15th

November, 2014. P: 127-128

iii) Abstract published

1. Sharma R, Patil RD, Bharti V, Kannan A, Mal G and Bhar R. 2014. Gastric impaction and

intestinal nematodiasis in a Himalayan Griffon vulture. 31st Annual Conference of Indian

Association of Veterinary Pathologists and national Symposium on ‘Impact of climate change

on pathobiology of diseases of animals, poultry and fish’ organized by Department of Veterinary

Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand Agricultural

University, Anand (Gujarat) from 13th to 15th November, 2014. Compendium, P:89.

2. Parimoo HA, Sharma R and Patil RD. 2015. Sub-acute toxicity of lantadenes isolated from

Lantana camara leaves in Guinea pigs. IBID. Compendium, P:155.

3. Sharma AK, Hussain SH, Ponnan S, Periyasamy R, Singh A, Bharwad LP, Thakur D, Patil RD

and Tandon A. 2015. Evaluation of Indigenous veterinary medications for curing bovine

ephemeral fever in regions of Himachal Pradesh. 3rd International Conference on Creativity and

Innovations at Grassroots organized by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad from 19 to

22nd January, 2015. Compendium, P:142.

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iv). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin

1. Asrani RK, Patial V and Thakur M. 2015. A book chapter on Ochratoxin A: Possible

mechanisms of toxicity. In: Ochratoxins: Biosynthesis, detection and toxicity, Nova Publishers,

Inc NY, USA, pp 1-25 (Accepted/Proofs submitted).

2. Sharma A, Thakur D, Patil RD and Tandon A. 2015. A technical bulletin on Evaluating

Indigenous Veterinary Medications for Curing Ephemeral Fever/Bovine Viral Fever in the

regions of Himachal Pradesh. The Project was funded by National Innovation Foundation

(Department of Science and Technology, Govt.of India) from April, 2013-March, 2015 (Pages

64).

4. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.

a) Trainings: Nil

S.

No.


1. 31.10.2014 to

1.11.2014.

‘Refresher training for GLP

Inspectors’ course for GLP Quality

Assurance Professionals, organized &

sponsored by NGCMA, Dept. of

Science & Technology Govt. of India at

CCMB Hyderabad

Prof V K Gupta

b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia attended:

S.

No.


1. November, 13-

15, 2014.

31st Annual Conference of Indian

Association of Veterinary Pathologists

and national Symposium on ‘Impact of

climate change on pathobiology of

diseases of animals, poultry and fish’

organized by Department of Veterinary

Pathology, College of Veterinary

Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand

Agricultural University, Anand

(Gujarat).

Prof V K Gupta

2. 10-11.4.2015 Attended workshop of the Veterinary

Council of India for revision of the VCI-

MSVE regulations 2008, held at Mhow

Veterinary College (MP) as subject

matter expert

Prof V K Gupta

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VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH & EPIDEMIOLOGY

1. INTRODUCTION

The department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology is one of the 16 departments

of Dr. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. It 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 post graduate 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 Veterinary

Epidemiology & Zoonoses.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. VPE-311 Milk and Meat Hygiene,

Food Safety and Public

Health

2+1 Dr.Atul Gupta, Dr.

S.K.Khurana and Dr. S.D.

Thakur

2. VPE-511 Environment and

Environmental Hygiene

2+1 Dr. S.D. Thakur and Dr. Atul

Gupta

2nd Semester

1. VPE-321 Veterinary Epidemiology and

Zoonoses

2+1 Dr. S.D. Thakur , Dr.

A.K.Panda and Dr.

S.K.Khurana

2. LPM-361 Livestock Production and

Management

2+1 Dr. S.D. Thakur

3. AMT-121 Animal Dairy Science 1+1 Dr. S.K.Khurana

Dr. P.D.Dhar

http://hillagric.ac.in/

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S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)


1. VPH-601 Elements of veterinary

public health

1+1 Dr. S.D. Thakur and Dr. Atul

Gupta

2. VPH-605 Principles of food hygiene

and safety

2+1 Dr. S.K.Khurana and Dr. S.D.

Thakur

3. VPH-606 Food-borne infections and

intoxications

2+1 Dr. S.K.Khurana and Dr. Atul

Gupta

4. VPH-607 Meat and milk hygiene 2+1 Dr. Atul Gupta, Dr.

S.D.Thakur and Dr.

S.K.Khurana


1. VPH-602 Bacterial and rickettsial

agents of public health

significance

2+1 Dr. A.K.Panda and Dr. S.D.

Thakur

2. VPH-604 Zoonoses and public health 2+1 Dr. S.K.Khurana and Dr.

A.K.Panda

3. VPH-608 Environmental pollution and

safety

3+1 Dr. S.K.Khurana and Dr.

A.K.Panda

4. VPH-691 Master’s seminar 1+0 Dr. S.D.Thakur

3. RESEARCH




S.

No.


Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1. AICRP-Goat

Improvement (Gaddi

Field Unit) Deptt. Of

LPM

Co-PI

Dr. A.K.Panda

Dr.

S.D.Thakur

ICAR 19.93 lac

for the

year

2014-

2015

2009 Extended

till date

S.

No.

Name of the

student

Admission

No.


1. Ishan Kashyap V-2014-30-

008

Dr.

S.K.Khurana

Detection of Buffalo species in

meat and meat products

employing serological and

DNA based techniques.

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2. Therapeutic Efficacy of

Olone-CEF plus Bolus

against certain

Infections in Cows,

Deptt. Of Gynaecology

and Obstetrics

Co-PI

Dr. S.D.

Thakur

RODEC

Phamaceuticals

PVT. Ltd.

Gaziabad, U.P.

Rs.40,000 2015 Six

month


Departmental research was mainly carried on quality assessment of air, water and food of animals

origins collected from different markets and households of Palampur and nearby areas. The

following salient findings were observed.

1. Microbiological assessment of 49 water samples from different sources of water in and

around Palampur. A total of 14 (28.57%) tested water samples were found potable.

2. Microbiological assessment of 24 air samples from different areas in and around Palampur.

A total of 14 (58.3%) tested air samples were contaminated.

3. Microbiological assessment and isolation of food pathogens from 11 food samples of animal

origin. The isolated microorganisms included Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp,

and E. coli

4. One milk sample was analyzed for adulterants. Pond water and Soda bicarbonate were

detected as adulterants.

5. A total of 30 (15 Mutton and 15 Chevon) raw meat samples were analyzed for its microbial

quality and the total microbial count was found to be more than 3x107 CFU/gm of sample.

Staphylococcus was detected in 53.33 %( 8/15) and 26.66% (4/15) raw mutton and chevon

samples respectively. However, the contamination of Salmonella spp. was recorded 40%

(6/15) in raw mutton and 26.66% (4/15) raw chevon samples.

6. Twenty locally made Ice Cream, Kulfi and Ice cream cones sold in the local palampur market

are found to be unsatisfactory for consumption as the standard plate count was found to be

higher than 2,50,000 cfu(Colony forming units) per gram of sample. In 4 samples the

psychrophilic count was not detected and thermophilic count was detected only in 3 (20)

samples. However, Coliform were not detected in 4 samples out of a total of 20 samples

processed .The presence of Staphylococcus species and Salmonella species were suspected

in 50% and 25% samples respectively. The findings of the present study suggests that the

locally made Ice cream/kulfi/ ice cream cones sold in the Palampur market are unsatisfactory,

which can pose serious public health implications and needs a detailed study.

7. 15 samples comprising of milk, meat and beverages (5 each) were screened for presence of

E.coli, Staphylococcus spp. and Salmonella spp. and results after culturing on selective cum

differential media and biochemical confirmations indicates that 1, 3 and 3 samples showed

presence of E.coli, Staphylococcus spp. and Salmonella spp. respectively.

Project Completed:

An RKVY Adhoc Project on “Studies on prevalence and management of Rabies in animals

and livestock farmers in different agro- climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh” with a budget

outlay of 49.58 lacs was completed in the month of May 2014. In this project prevalence data of

animal bite cases in animals and human beings were collected from 466 Veterinary Institutions

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and 182 medical institutions over a period of 5years i.e. (2008-2013) covering all the 12 districts

of Himachal Pradesh. In the same project a total of 1744 livestock farmers/ non livestock farmers

were contacted at their doorstep to get the feedback about the burden of the disease and level of

awareness and other relevant information covering all the 12 districts. Four Hand’s on Training

programme on “Diagnosis and management of Rabies in animals” (two days each) for the field

veterinarians, Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh were organized at

the department from all the districts. Two Hand’s on training programme on Management of

Rabies in Human beings were also organized for the field Medical Practitioners, Department of

Health and Family welfare, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh for all the districts of Himachal Pradesh

one at IGMC, Shimla and the other one at DRPGMC Kangra at Tanda. Thirteen awareness camps

were organized for the field Veterinary Pharmacists and staff, Department of Animal Husbandry,

Govt. of Himachal Pradesh and public at large covering seven districts i.e. Kangra, Mandi, Kullu,

Shimla, Solan, Bilaspur, Una.


i). Publications

1. Chahota R, Dattal Anjali, Thakur SD, Kumar Sandeep and Sharma Mandeep. (2015). Isolation

of Brucella melitensis from a human case of chronic additive polyarthritis. Ind. J. Med.

Microbiol. 33(3):429-32.

2. Chahota R, Thakur SD, Sharma Mandeep and Mittra S. (2015). Detection of a flea borne

rickettsial spp. in western Himalaya region of India. Ind. J. Med. Microbiol. 33(3):422-5.

3. Dillon JR, Parti R, Thakur SD. (2015). Antibiotic Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates:

Will Infections be Untreatable in the Future? Cultures (Oxoid). 35:1-8.

4. Vidovic S, Caron C, Taheri A, Thakur SD, Read TD, Kusalik A and Dillon JR. (2014). Using

crude whole genome assemblies of Neisseria gonorrhoeae as a platform for strain analysis:

Clonal spread of gonorrhoea infection in Saskatchewan, Canada. J. Clin. Microbiol. 52: 3772-

6.

ii). Presentations

1. Lakhanpal Priyanka, Panda AK, Thakur SD, Gupta Atul. (2014). Prevalence of Staphylococcus

aureus in ready-to-eat foods of animal origin in Himachal Pradesh. In: 35th Annual Conference

of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists on “Environment and Health”. 14th – 16th

November, 2014, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.

2. Chahota R, Dattal Anjali, Thakur SD, Kumar Sandeep and Sharma Mandeep. (2014). Isolation

of Brucella melitensis from a human case of chronic additive polyarthritis. In: 35th Annual

Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists on “Environment and Health”. 14th –

16th November, 2014, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.

3. Pathak G.P., Navjot Sharma, B.G. Mane, Dinesh Sharma, D. Krofa and S.K. Khurana (2014).

Effect of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) - Leaves, Pulp and Oil on Growth

Performance, Carcass Characteristics and meat quality of Broilers Chicken. IMSACON-VI and

National Symposium on Sustainable Meat Production for Nutritional Security and Consumer

Well-being: Challenges and Strategies, 28th -30th , November, 2014 held at Department of

Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, U.P.

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Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya evam Go-Anusandhan

Sansthan, Mathura (UP)-281 001.

4. Shailza Katoch, K.B.Nagal, Atul Gupta, Mandeep Sharma and Subhash Verma (2014).

Microbial contamination of raw meat and contact surfaces of retail meat outlets in and around

Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. In 35th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical

Scientists (IAABM) on “Environment & health”. Organized by Department of Microbiology,

CSKHPKV, Palampur, 14th -16th November

5. Dr. Atul Gupta, presented a Pamphlet/ poster on “Air Pollution: Impact on Health Triad” in the

International School on one Health organized at School of Public Health and Zoonoses,

GADVASU, Ludhiana on 3-7th November, 2014.

iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin

1. Panda, A. K. and Gupta Atul. (2015) Public Health Interventions for Managing Disaster to

protect Livelihood” has been published in the book “Technologies for Livelihood Enhancement”

(Edited By. Dr.V.L. Chopra, Ex DG, ICAR) New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, 2015,

ISBN: 978-93-83305-81-0 Chapter 18, pp 393-410, 2015.

2. Practical Manual on Milk and Meat Hygiene, Food Safety and Public Health by Atul Gupta,S.D.

Thakur, A.K.Panda and S.K.Khurana, 2015.

4. EXTENSION

a. Extension Publication

1. Leaflet in Hindi रेबीज बचाव एवं रोकथाम by Dr. S.D. Thakur, Dr. Atul Gupta and Dr. A.K.Panda

2. Leaflet in Hindi सिथेसिक दूध की जााँच एवं दुषप्रभाव by Dr. Atul Gupta, Dr. A.K.Panda and Dr. S.D.

Thakur


a) Trainings:

S.

No.

Date Title Name of

Participants

1. 3-7th

November,

2014

International School on “one Health”

At School of public Health and Zoonoses, GADVASU,

Ludhiana as participant

Dr. Atul Gupta

2 14th – 16th

November,

2014,

In: 35th Annual Conference of Indian Association of

Biomedical Scientists on “Environment and Health”.

Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India as participant

Dr. S.D.

Thakur

3 23-28th

Feb. 2015

Training on Poultry Farming at KVK Bara at Hamirpur as

Resource person

Dr. S.D.Thakur

4 27th March

2015

मध्यम मौिम पुवॉनुमान पर आधाररत कृसष परामशॅ िेवाएं, एक सदविीय

जागरूकता िंगोष्ठी जलवायू, मौिम पुवॉनुमान व सकिान, आयोजकः कृसष मौिम

इकाई िस्य, चारा एवं चारागाह प्रवन्घन सवभाग, कृसष महासवय्दालय,

CSKHPKV, Palampur as resource person

Dr. A.K.Panda

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5 6th June

2015

Infectious diseases of animals and their control measures,

Four days Training Programme on Dairy Farming for the

farmers of Solan Distt. Sponsored by Project Director,

ATMA, Solan

Dr. A.K.Panda

6 6th June

2015

Conducted a visit of farmers to the department of Veterinary

Public Health for practical demonstration to the participants

and a visit to the Advanced veterinary clinics cum farmer

capacity building centre under Four days Training

Programme on Dairy Farming for the farmers of Solan Distt.

Sponsored by Project Director, ATMA, Solan as resource

person

Dr. A.K.Panda

b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia:

S.

No.


1. 11th June 2015 Awareness-cum-online demonstration Seminar on

e-learning portal on Agricultural Education held

on at Directorate of Extension Education, CSK

HPKV Palampur as participant

Dr.S.K.Khurana

2. 29th April,

2015

International day on Immunology organized by

Department of Microbiology as participant

Dr. A.K.Panda,

Dr.S.K.Khurana

Dr. S.D.Thakur


i. Dr. S.D.Thakur acted as Joint organising secretary for 35th Annual Conference of Indian

Association of Biomedical Scientists on “Environment and Health”, Palampur, Himachal

Pradesh, India. November 14 – 16, 2014.

ii. Dr. S.D.Thakur conducted Gaddi Goat farmer’s exposure visit to CIRG, Makhdoom w.e.f. 10-

13, 2015 as tour in charge and CO-PI, AICRP-Goat Improvement (Gaddi Field Unit).


i. Dr. A.K.Panda nominated by the CPCSEA, Animal Welfare Division, Ministry of

Environment and Forest for Govt. of India as nominee for CPCSEA activities in Himachal

Pradesh.

ii. Dr. S.K.Khurana acted as Member Technical Editorial Board Poultry Line and Editorial Board

Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases.

iii. Dr. S.D.Thakur acted as Member Technical, Editorial and Publication committee of 35th Annual

Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists on “Environment and Health”, CSK-

HPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India. November 14 – 16, 2014.

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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

1. 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.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester


Management -I (General

Principles and Ruminants)

3+1 Drs. P.K.Dogra, Saroj Bala

and Aneesh Thakur

2. LPM-211 Avian Production &

Management

1+1 Drs. P. Dhar & Saroj Bala

3. AMT-232 Poultry (COHS) 0+1 Dr. Varun Sankhyan

4. AMT-233 Fisheries (COHS) 0+1 Dr. S. Mitra

5. - Study Circle on Production

System

NC Drs. P.K. Dogra

2nd Semester

1. LPM–121 Fodder Production and Grassland

Management

1+1 Dr. Naveen Kumar & GD

Sharma

2. LPM–122 Livestock Production and

Management –II (Monogastric

and Laboratory Animals)

1+1 Drs. Saroj Bala, P.K. Dogra

& Aneesh Thakur

3. LPM-221 Commercial Poultry Production

& Hatchery Management

1+1 Drs. P.Dhar & Saroj Bala


Management –III (Regional

Interest)

1+1 Drs. Saroj Bala & P. Dhar

5. AMT-121 Dairy and Animal Science

(COHS)

1+1 Drs. Sanjay Khurana & P.

Dhar


Management (COA)

2+1 Drs. Sidharth Thakur

7. - Study Circle on Production

System

NC Dr. P.K. Dogra

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3. RESEARCH

a. Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.


Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1. AICRP on goat

improvement (Gaddi Field

Unit)

Dr. P. K. Dogra

as PI

AICRP

(ICAR)

118.00 2009 Continued

3. Empowering rural women

of Himachal Pradesh:

sustainable dairy

entrepreneurship.

Dr. P. K. Dogra

as Co-PI

DST, New

Delhi

19.34

lac.

2012 3 years

4. 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,

Bombay

24.89

lac.

2013 4 years

5. Propagation of AI in goats

of Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. P. K. Dogra

as Co-PI

Min. of

AGri.,

GOI

72.98

lac.

2013 4 years


AICRP on Goat Improvement

A total of 589 young kids were added in selected flocks by way of birth, 195 animals of

different age groups died and 427 animals pertaining to different age groups were sold by

the owners. The closing balance as on 31.03.2015 was 1164 animals under different age

groups.

A total of 25 male kids of 4-6 months age group were purchased from these units after

primary selection on the basis of morphological characteristics and better/ higher growth

rates. These male kids were then transferred to Palampur center for subsequent rearing up to

the age of sexual maturity, following all standard management practices. After final

selection, a total of 16 males were finally distributed to 15 different farmers as a

breeding input. In addition 39 male kids were also purchased during March 2015 for further

rearing and distribution during next financial year 2015-16. All selected animals were

provided health coverage under migratory field conditions viz. vaccination against PPR

(1200 doses), de-worming (800 animals) against endo-parasites after fecal sample analysis,

periodic health checkups etc. Strategic supplementary feeding was also provided in the form

of mineral mixture (180 Kg) and concentrate feed (24 qtls.) supply. The overall least square

mean for body weights at birth, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12 months of age were

3.01±0.33, 14.99±0.13, 19.48±0.16, 23.59±0.12 and 27.44±0.21 Kg., respectively wherein

significant effects of sex of kid and field units were observed. The overall population growth,

mortality incidence, twin birth incidence, abortion incidence and kidding rate was observed

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to be 104.73, 10.92, 21.19, 6.58 and 1.21%, respectively. Maximum kidding was recorded

in the month of November (187 kids) and December (148 kids).


i). Publications

1. Sharma P., Dogra P.K., Sharma D. Mandial R.K. and Kumar R. (2014). Haemato-

biochemical alterations in parasitized Gaddi goats and its management. Vet. Clinical Sci.

2(2): 24-27.

2. Sharma Devina, Sharma Vineet, Dogra,P.K, Agnihotri R.K., Poonam & Mittra S. (2014).

Evaluation of biopesticides against ectoparasites of Gaddi goats. Indian J. Small Ruminants

20 (2): 69-73.

3. Sankhyan Varun, Dogra P.K., Thakur Y.P., Katoch Sanjeet and Thakur Rakesh (2014).

Factors affecting pre-weaning mortality in gaddi goats of North-western Himalayas under

transhumance production system. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 40 (2): 164-168.

4. Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P.K. (2014). Feeding maize plus booster ration

vis a vis readymade feed in broiler chicken. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 40 (2): 169-172.

5. Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y.P., Thakur Rakesh and Katoch S. (2015).Growth

and reproductive performance of gaddi goats of westerns Himalayas under transhumance

production system. Abstr. in national seminar on ‘Livestock production practices for small

farms of masrginalized groups and communities in India’ w.e.f. Jan. 28-30, 2015, held at

Central Agricultural University, Seleish, Aizawl, Mizoram. Abstr. No. 5.15, pp348.

4. EXTENSION


1. Dogra Pradeep, Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Yashpal and Katoch Sanjeet (2014).

Jaivik Pashupalan – sidhant avam sambhavnayain. Parvatiya Khetibari 34 (3-4): 34.


S.

No.


1. July 7, 2014 Brain storming session on sheep and goat production

in H.P. Held at H.P. Secretariat, Shimla

Dr. P.K. Dogra

2. Aug. 23, 2014 Stakeholder’s consultative meeting on ‘Standard code

of practices for humane and sustainable management

of animals at organized commercial dairies in India.

Held at NDRI, Karnal

Dr. P.K. Dogra

3. Sept. 29-30,

2014.

Annual review meet of AICRP on goat improvement,

held at Navsari, Gujarat.

Dr. P.K. Dogra

4. Nov.11, 2014 QRT of AICRP on goat improvement, held at CIRG,

Makhdoom.

Dr. P.K. Dogra

5. Aug. 25, 2014 Expert, for interview for the post of Assistant Prof.

(LPM) at SKAUST-J, Jammu

Dr. P.K. Dogra

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5. MISCELLANEOUS

i. Dr. P.K. Dogra (Prof.) was invited as expert for ‘Brain storming session on sheep and goat

production in H.P’, held at H.P. Secretariat, Shimla (July 7, 2014), as expert in the

Stakeholder’s consultative meeting on ‘Standard code of practices for humane and

sustainable management of animals at organized commercial dairies in India, held at NDRI

Karnal (Aug. 23, 2014) and as expert , for interview for the post of Assistant Prof. (LPM) at

SKAUST-J, Jammu (25.08.2014).

ii. Dr. P.K. Dogra (Prof.) acted as member for of the committee constituted for the purpose of

studying the possibility of introducing reservation to the cultivator’s wards for B. Sc. (Agri.)

at CSKHPKV, Palampur. Visited UAS Dharwad, Karnataka (Dec 23-24, 2014), studied the

prevailing reservation policy there and finally submitted the report.

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY

1. 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.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. LPT-311 Milk & Milk Products

Technology

1+1=2 Dr. B. G. Mane

2. LPT-312

Abattoir Practices & Animal By-

products Technology

1+1=2

Dr. B. G. Mane

2nd Semester

1. LPT-321 Meat Science 1+1=2 Dr. B. G. Mane

2. Entrepreneurship Programme on

Meat Production Processing

Dr. B. G. Mane

3. Entrepreneurship Programme on

Milk Products

Dr. B. G. Mane

4. Internship Training/Teaching Dr. B. G. Mane

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3. RESEARCH

a. Scientific Publications and Presentations

i). Publications

1. 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, 33(1): 88-93.

2. Raj Narayan, Mendiratta SK and Mane BG (2015). Effects of citric acid, cucumis powder and

pressure cooking on quality attributes of goat meat curry. Journal of Food Science and

Technology, 52(3): 1772-1777. DOI: 10.1007/s13197-013-1023-x

3. BG Mane, SK Mendiratta, AA Raut and AK Tiwari (2015). PCR-RFLP Assay for Authentication

of Meat and Meat Products. Journal of Meat Science and Technology, 3(1): 8-11.

4. Himani Dhanze, S. K. Khurana and B.G. Mane (2015). Microbiological Quality Of Raw Chicken

Treated With Aqueous Extract Of Murraya Koenigii Leaves During Extended Periods Of Storage.

Indian Journal of Poultry Science-Accepted for Publication.

5. BG Mane, Shivani Choudhary, Priyanka Lakhanpal, S K Khurana and S S Kanwar (2015). Effect

of Aqueous and Alcoholic Extract of Plant Materials on Listeria monocytogenes. Journal of

Microbiology, Immunology and Biotechnology-Accepted for publication.

6. G.P. Pathak, Navjot Sharma, B.G. Mane, D. Krofa and S. K. Khurana (2015). Effect of

Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides)- Leaves, Pulp and Oil on Growth Performance, Carcass

Characteristics and Meat Quality of Broilers Chicken. Journal of Poultry Science and

Technology- Accepted for publication.

ii). Presentations

1. Delivered presentation on topic “Difference in meat value of sheep and goat meat in terms of

nutritional value, taste, people’s preference, price etc” in one day brain storming session on sheep

and goat organised by the department of Animal Husbandry and HP Wool Federation Ltd on

28/07/2014 at Shimla.


1. B.G. Mane and Co-author Received the Best Research Paper Award (Paper Entitled “Pork

Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for Authentication of Meat and Meat Products.

Journal of Meat Science and Technology, Year 2013, Volume 1 (Issue 1): Pages 21-27.)

Published in Journal of Meat Science and Technology.

2. Himani Dhanze, M. Kumar Suman and B.G. Mane Received the Best Review Paper Award

(Paper Entitled “Epidemiology of Leptospirosis: An Indian Perspective. Journal of Foodborne

and Zoonotic Diseases, Year 2013, Volume 1 (Issue 1): Pages 06-13.) Published in Journal

Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases.

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VETERINARY SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY

1. 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 post graduates, 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.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. - Canine Study Circle NC Dr. Amit Kumar

2. Tracking

Programme

Neuroscience 2+0 Dr. SK Sharma

3. Tracking

Programme

Anaesthesiology 2+0 Dr. Adarsh Kumar

4. VSR-411 (New) General Veterinary Surgery,

Anaesthesiology& Diagnostic

Imaging

2+2 Dr. Adarsh Kumar (I/c), Dr.

Amit Kumar, Dr. S.P. Tyagi,

Dr. Arvind Sharma, Dr. S.K.

Sharma

5. VCP-411 (New) Veterinary Clinical Practice

(To be offered by TVCC)

0+5 Dr. Adarsh, Dr. Amit Kumar,

Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Arvind

Sharma

6. 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. S.K.

Sharma

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7. 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

8. VAC-511 (Old) Veterinary Ambulatory

Clinics-II

0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Arvind

Sharma

9. VSR-511 (New) Veterinary Orthopedics and

Lameness

1+1 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Adarsh

Kumar, Dr. Arvind Sharma,

Dr. Amit Kumar

10. VCP-511 (New) Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. Amit

Kumar, Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr.

Arvind Sharma

11. VMD-512 Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding,

Management, Nutrition &

Health Care

1+1 To be Taught jointly AGB,

LPM, ANN, VPP and VSR

(Dr. Arvind Sharma)

12. VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding,

Management, Nutrition &

Health Care

1+1 To be Taught jointly AGB,

LPM, ANN, VPP and VSR

(DrAdarsh Kumar)

2nd Semester

1. - Canine Study Circle NC Dr. Arvind Sharma

2. Tracking

Programme

Ophthalmology 2+0 Dr. S.P. Tyagi

3. VSR-421 (New) Regional Veterinary Surgery 2+1 Dr. Arvind Sharma (I/c), Dr.

Amit Kumar, Dr. Adarsh

Kumar, Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr.

S.K. Sharma

4. VCP-421 (New) Veterinary Clinical Practice

(To be offered by TVCC)

0+5 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Amit

Kumar, Dr. Adarsh Kumar,

Dr. Arvind Sharma

5. Internship Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c) and all

Faculty Members


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)


1. VSR 602 Clinical Practice – I 0+3 Dr. Adarsh Kumar plus all

faculty

2. VSR 604 Small Animal Anaesthesia 2+1 Dr. SK Sharma

Dr. Adarsh Kumar

3. VSR 607 Veterinary Ophthalmology

and Dentistry

1+1 Dr. SP Tyagi

Dr. Amit Kumar

4. VSR 608 Small Animal Soft Tissue

Surgery

2+1 Dr. MS Kanwar

Dr. Arvind Sharma

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5. VSR 699 Master’s Research ---- Respective Major Advisors


1. VSR 603 Clinical Practice – II 0+3 Dr. Arvind Sharma plus all

faculty

2. VSR 606 Diagnostic Imaging

Techniques

2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar

Dr. Arvind Sharma

3. VSR 610 Orthopaedic and Limb

Surgery

2+1 Dr. SP Tyagi

Dr Arvind Sharma

4. VSR 691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. SP Tyagi

5. VSR 699 Master’s Research ---- Dr SP Tyagi


1. Nil


1. VSR 701 Clinical Surgical Practice - I 0+2 Dr. SK Sharma

2. VSR 706 Advances in Diagnostic

Imaging Techniques

2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar

3. VSR 789 Special Problem in PhD

Anaesthesia

0+2 Dr SK Sharma

4. VSR 791 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 Dr. SP Tyagi

3. RESEARCH



S.

No.

Name of the

student

Admission

No.

Major

advisor


1. Bhuvnesh

Thakur

V-2013-30-

012

Dr. SP Tyagi Therapeutic evaluation of Seabuckthorn

(Hippophaesalicifolia) for Gastric

ulceration and erosions in dogs

2. Priyanka

Thakur

V-2014-30-

009

Dr. Adarsh

Kumar

Diagnostic Laparoscopy in large animals.

3. Harish Kumar V-2014-30-

010

Dr. SP Tyagi Comparative evaluation of different

techniques for fixation of femoral fractures

in dogs.

4. Vasantha

Kumar

V-2014-30-

011

Dr. Adarsh

Kumar

Application of theloscopy and

ultrasonography for the management of

bovine teat and udder affections.

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S.

No.


1. Clinical evaluation of ketamine,

propofol or ketamine-propofol

admixture (Ketofol) for induction of

anaesthesia in diazepam-butorphanol

premedicated and isoflurane maintained

dogs.

Premedication with butorphanol and diazepam

helped to lower the induction dose of ketofol

(3.00±0.00 mg/kg IV) in comparison to ketamine

(5.0±0.29 mg/kg IV) and propofol (4.5±0.07mg/kg

IV) in dogs.It also has isoflurane sparing effect; the

maintenance concentration of isoflurane required

was 1.75% as compared to butorphanol-diazepam-

ketamine (2.49%) and butorphanol-diazepam-

propofol (2.75%).

2. Clinical evaluation of end threaded

intramedullary pinning for management

of long bone fractures in canines.

The end threaded intramedullary positive profile

screw ended self-tapping pin used for fixation of

long bone fractures in canines can resist pin

migration, pin breakage and all loads acting on the

bone i.e. rotation, compression, tension, bending

and also shearing to an extent with no post-

operative complications.

The end threaded intramedullary positive profile

screw ended self-tapping pin is economical and

can be easily used in field conditions in managing

long bone fractures in canines, as compared to

other orthopaedic implants.

3. Diagnostic ultrasonography of an

equine abdomen.

Imaging of some static and dynamic variables of

Intestines like wall thickness and frequency of

contractions provides an important diagnostic lead

in management of intestinal affections.

Ultrasonography was found to be an important

imaging diagnostic aid for diagnosing different

abdominal disorders in equines like colonic

impaction, intestinal obstruction, intussusception,

peritonitis, urinary bladder rupture, renal disorder,

various hepatic and splenic disorders, hernias,

enteritis and gastric distension.

S.

No.

Name of the

student


1. Amit Kumar V-2014-40-003 Dr. SP Tyagi The diagnosis and management of

cataract in animals

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The sonographic evaluation of the abdomen

equips the surgeon/clinician to differentiate

between true and false colic, which helps reach at

an accurate diagnosis and formulate a precise and

efficient therapeutic plan.

b. Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.

Title of Project

PI Funding

Agency

Budget

(Lac)

Year of

start

Duration

1. Funds for improvement S&T

Infrastructure

Dr SK Sharma FIST/DST 32.00 2010 5 years

2. 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

RKVY 39.20 2013 1 years

3. Consolidating Veterinary Clinical

delivery services by expanding

diagnostic and therapeutic

technologies for capacity building

and transfer of adaptive

technology to field Veterinary

Hospitals

Dr Adarsh

Kumar

RKVY 53.57 2014 1 year

c. Summary of research finding during the year:

Butorphenol and diazepam in combination with ketofol or ketamine or propofol can safely

be used for induction of anaesthesia in dogs. Isoflurane provided optimal maintenance during

the surgery.

The end threaded intramedullary positive profile screw ended self-tapping pin is economical

and can be easily used in field conditions in managing long bone fractures in canines, as

compared to other orthopaedic implants.

Ultrasonography was found to be an important imaging diagnostic aid for diagnosing

different abdominal disorders in equines like colonic impaction, intestinal obstruction,

intussusception, peritonitis, urinary bladder rupture, renal disorder, various hepatic and

splenic disorders, hernias, enteritis and gastric distension. It helped to differentiate between

true and false colic, therefore helping in accurate diagnosis and a precise and efficient

therapeutic plan.

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i) Publications

1. S P Tyagi and Amit Kumar. 2015. Surgical management of salivary fistula in cattle. The Indian

Journal of Veterinary Sciences & Biotechnology. 10(3): 77-79

2. Amit Kumar, Adarsh Kumar, SP Tyagi, SK Sharma and Rohin Sharma. 2014. Ketofol as a

general anaesthetic agent in Diazepam or Midazolam pre-medicated and halothane

anaesthetized dogs. Indian Journal of Veterinary Surgery 35(1): 31-34.

3. Anubhav Khurana, Adarsh Kumar, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Amit Kumar. 2014.

Electrocardiographic and haemato-biochemical effects of two balanced anaesthetic protocols in

dogs. Veterinary World 7(10): 835-841.

4. V.S Nanda, Adarsh Kumar, MS Kanwar, Arvind Sharma, SK Sharma and Anubhav Khurana.

2014. Continuous maintenance anaesthesia using guaifenesin of diazepam combined with

xylazine and ketamine in horses. Indian J. Vet. Surg. 35(2): 89-92

5. Anubhav Khurana, Adarsh Kumar, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Amit Kumar. 2015. Clinical

comparison of recovery from two balanced anaesthetic protocols in dogs, Indian Veterinary

Journal. 92(2): 56-58.

ii) Presentations:

Papers presented at 38th Annual Congress of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery and National

Symposium at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bikaner, Rajasthan University of

Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner, India from 15th to 17th November 2014.

1. Mitin Chanana, Adarsh Kumar, SP Tyagi, Amit Kumar, SK Sharma, Arvind Sharma and UB

Farooq. 2014. End threaded intramedullary positive profile screw ended self-tapping pin – A

cost effective novel field compatible innovation for management of long fractures in dogs.

2. UB Farooq, Adarsh Kumar, Arvind Sharma, Amit Kumar, SP Tyagi, MitinChanana and SK

Sharma. 2014. Use of sonography in diagnosis of intestinal colic in horses.

4. EXTENSION

a. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: Dr. Arvind Sharma, Assistant Professor of the Department

participated as an animal health expert in a Live-phone in Programme organized by the

Doordarshan, Shimla on November 28, 2014.

b. Clinical Camps: Twenty clinical camps at different locations were organized where specialized

animal care was provided.


a) Trainings:

S. No. Date Title Name of

Participants

1. 15/04/2015

to

17/04/2015

Veterinary Emergency Rescue Unit (VERU)

Training of Trainers (TOT) organized by the

World Animal Protection at Bihar veterinary

College, Patna from

Dr Arvind Sharma

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1. 15th to 17th

November

2014.

38th Annual Congress of Indian Society for

Veterinary Surgery and National Symposium at

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Bikaner, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and

Animal Sciences, Bikaner, India

Dr Adarsh Kumar

2. July 1st to

3rd 2014

Participated in the 7th International Colloquium

on Working Equines at the University of London,

UK

Dr. Arvind Sharma



i. Best Poster Presentation for paper entitled “End threaded intramedullary positive profile screw

ended self-tapping pin – A cost effective novel field compatible innovation for management of

long fractures in dogs” in small animal surgery session of 38th Annual Congress of Indian

Society for Veterinary Surgery and National Symposium at College of Veterinary and Animal

Sciences Bikaner, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner, India from

15th to 17th November 2014.

ii. Dr. Arvind Sharma, Assistant Professor was awarded a Bursary by the World Horse Welfare,

UK to attend the 7th International Colloquium on Working equines held from the 1st to 3rd July,

2014 at the University of London, UK.

8. FACULTY VISITS ABROAD

Dr. Arvind Sharma, Assistant Professor, University of London, UK, 1st to 3rd July 2014.

As Project/Course Coordinator--- Trainings Organized

S. No. Name of programme Period Trainees

One day Off campus training On

1. Off campus training on clinical skills and transfer of

adaptive technology at Vety. Hospital Berthin

25.7.2014 2 VO’s


adaptive technology at Veterinary hospital Tikkar, Shimla

05.08.2014 4 VO’s


adaptive technology at Veterinary Polyclinic, Shahpur

27.08.2014 3 VO’s


adaptive technology at Veterinary polyclinic Bhangrotu

02.09.2014 4 VO’s


adaptive technology at Veterinary hospital, Bhota

10-09-14 2 VO’s

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VETERINARY MEDICINE

1. 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. Department is also involved in providing quality services to

department of animal husbandry as and when required by attending outbreaks throughout the state,

disseminating technical knowhow and knowledge through seminar etc. Services are also extended

to the unique stakeholders like wild life establishments and farmers of high altitude areas of the state.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. VMD-411 Vet. Clinical Medicine - I (General &

Systemic)

2+1 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. Ajay

Katoch, Dr. Ankur Sharma

2. VMD-412 Vet. Preventive Medicine - I (Bact.,

Fungal and Rickettsial Diseases)

2+0 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

R.K.Mandial

3. VMD-511 Animal Welfare, Ethics &

Jurisprudence

2+0 Dr. R.K.Mandial, Dr. Des

Raj

4. VMD-512 Zoo / Wild Animal Breeding,


Healthcare

1+1 Dr. Ankur Sharma with

faculty members of other

departments

5. VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding, Management,

Nutrition and Healthcare

1+1 Dr. Ajay Katoch with

faculty members of other

departments

6 VCM-511 Clinical Veterinary Medicine - II 2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. Ankur

Sharma

7 VCM-512 Clinical Veterinary Medicine - II

Clinics

0+2 Dr. Ajay Katoch, Dr. Ankur

Sharma

8 VCM-513 Veterinary Ethics & Jurisprudence 1+0 Dr. R.K.Mandial, Dr. Des

Raj

9 VEP-511 Preventive Veterinary Medicine-II 2+0 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. Ajay

Katoch

10 VEP-512 Preventive Veterinary Medicine-II

(Rural clinical work-surveillance,

health test, vaccination)


Sharma

11 VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

R.K.Mandial, Dr. Des Raj

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12 VCP-511 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ajay Katoch, Dr. Ankur

Sharma, Dr. R.K.Mandial,

Dr. Des Raj

13 VAC-511 Ambulatory Clinics - II


Sharma

2nd Semester

1. VMD-421 Vet. Clinical Medicine -II (Metabolic

& Deficiency Dis.)

2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. Ankur

Sharma

2. VMD-422 Vet. Preventive Medicine - II (Viral &

Parasitic Dis.)

2+0 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

R.K.Mandial

3. VCP-421 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr.

R.K.Mandial, Dr. Des Raj

4. VPP-322 Aquatic Animal Diseases, Healthcare

and Management

1+1 Dr. Ankur Sharma with

faculty of other

departments.

5. --- Department is also involved in

providing training under compulsory

internship program.

Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. Des

Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial.

Besides above courses, following study circle and tracking programs are also taught by faculty of

this department:

Study Circle: Law and Veterinary Science Study Circle. Dr. R.K. Mandial

Tracking Programmes: Cr. Hrs. : 2

1. Feline Medicine Dr. R.K. Mandial

2. Dermatology / Integument Science Dr. Des Raj

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. Ankur Sharma

7. Sheep & Goat Medicine Dr. Ankur Sharma

8. Zoo and Wild Animal Management Dr. Ankur Sharma


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)


1. VCM-614 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Dr. Ajay Katoch, Dr. Ankur

Sharma


1. VCM-604 Canine and Feline Clinical

Medicine

2+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr. Des Raj

2. VCM-609 Production Diseases 2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. Ankur

Sharma

3. VCM-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial

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1. VCM-705 Advances In Production

diseases

2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. R.K. Mandial

2. VCM-710 Advanced Clinical Practice II 0+2 Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr. Des Raj

3. VCM-791 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial


1. VCM-701 Advances in

Gastroenterology


2. VCM-705 Advances in Production

diseases

2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. R.K. Mandial

3. VCM-707 Advances in Veterinary

diagnostics


4. VCM-709 Advanced Clinical Practice I 0+2 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. R.K. Mandial

5. VCM-791 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 Dr. Des Raj

3. RESEARCH



b. Summary of research finding during the year

1. Investigations on renal failure in dogs:

Studies on cases of renal failure, 20 in number, in dogs presented at College Veterinary Clinics

revealed the incidence to be 1.1 % with the age group ranging between 2-17 years. Most striking

clinical symptoms included Vomition and anorexia with mild to severe dehydration. Out of these 20

cases, 16 were of stage 4 of renal failure (i.e. creatinine level more than 5 mg / dl), 3 were of stage

3 (creatinine 2.1 to 5 mg / dl) and only one case of stage 2 (Cr between 1.4 to 2 mg/dl) as per IRIS

guidelines. Haematological examination revealed low haemoglobin while biochemical analysis

revealed significantly raised values of both BUN (110.26±11.66 mg/dl) and Creatinine (8.65±1.20

mg/dl) indicating severe kidney damage. Creatinine levels as high as 22.4 mg / dl was also observed.

Ultrasonography revealed changes like loss of architectural details with poor differentiation of

cortico-medulaary junction in all cases. In all, except one, the size of kidneys was decreased. Cases

were managed with the therapy comprising antibiotics, fluids, diuretics, antiemetic and vitamin B-

complex. Following the treatment recovery was observed in 20% of the cases.

2. Investigation and management of Parvoviral enteritis in dogs:

Investigations on 115 dogs aged between 1-8 months and suffering from haemorrhagic

enteritis / gastroenteritis and history of anorexia / anaemia was done. 52 dogs were found positive

for parvo virus infection using Scanvet parvovirus detection kits while 48 were confirmed to be

S.

No.

Name of the student Admission

No.


1. Dr. Ajay Katoch V-2014-40-

004

Dr. D.R.

Wadhwa

Diagnosis and therapeutic

management of renal failure in dogs.

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suffering from parvoviral infection by PCR. All these dogs were positive for antigenic variant CPV

2b and maximum infection was found during the months of March to August and in dogs aged

between 2.5 to 5 months. The cases were managed by broad spectrum antibiotics, fluid therapy, oral

rehydration and multivitamins that resulted in recovery of 48 out of 52 dogs.

As a research finding, the use of Levofloxacin along with fluid and supportive therapy proved

most effective in the treatment of gastroenteritis.

c. Scientific Publications and Presentations:

i). Publications

1. Bhatt, A.A., Wadhwa, D.R., Mandial, R.K., Sharma, Ankur, Katoch, Ajay and Sharma, P.

(2015). Clinico-biochemical alterations and therapeutic management of canine gastroenteritis.

Journal of Animal Research 5: 149-153.

2. Gupta, S., Katoch, Ajay, Kumar, Adarsh, Sharma, Ankur, Wadhwa, D.R. and Mandial, R.K.

(2014). Clinico-haematological, biochemical, therapeutic studies and ultrasonographic changes

in traumatic pericarditis in cattle. Indian jounal of Veterinary Medicine (Accepted).

3. Ankur Sharma, Rishika Vij, Ajay Katoch, Manoj Negi and R.K. Mandial (2015).

Haematological, Acid-Base, Blood Gas and Electrolyte profile of Chegu Kids. Indian Veterinary

Journal 92 (6) : 52-54

ii). Presentations

1. Katoch, A., Gupta, Shruti, Adarsh Kumar, Prasenjit Dhar, Sharma, A., Wadhwa, D.R. and

Mandial R.K. (2015). Investigation and management of Parvoviral enteritis in dogs. Paper

presented at 33rd Annual convention of the Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and National

Symposium on “New dimensions in Veterinary Medicine : Technological advances, one health

concept and animal welfare concerns” at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode,

Wayanad, Kerala under Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode w.e.f. Jan.,

22-24, 2015.

2. Ankur Sharma, Mandial, R.K., Katoch A., Chahota, R., Patil, R.D. and Negi, M. (2015). Disease

status among Chegu (Pashmina) goats of high altitude areas and mid hills of Himachal Pradesh.

Poster presented at 33rd Annual convention of the Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and

National Symposium on “New dimensions in Veterinary Medicine : Technological advances,

one health concept and animal welfare concerns” at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,

Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala under Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode

w.e.f. Jan., 22-24, 2015.

4. EXTENSION

a. Cases attended / clinical camps: A total of 2706 cases were treated by the department during the

year out of the total 5602 cases presented to the college clinics. A total of 21 clinical camps were

attended by the faculty members.

b. Outbreaks attended / Special Camps etc.:

i. Dr. Ankur Sharma attended a diseases outbreak in kids at Galoti forest area of Nahlian region,

Distt. Kangra on 6-2-15. Attended another outbreak, on same day, in Sheep at forest of

Kharmuna area in Khundian region of Distt. Kangra.

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ii. Dr. R.K. Mandial attended a disease outbreak at Dog Breeding Centre of SSB—Bindraban

(Palampur).

iii. Dr. Ajay Katoch attended an outbreak in a flock of Sheep and Goats at Village Dhar Bhol,

P.O.: Larth, Teh: Jawali, Distt. Kangra, H.P. on 4.3.2015.

iv. Dr. Ankur Sharma attended an outbreak in a flock of Sheep and Goat at Vill. Sulyali on

20.03.15, while another outbreak in a flock of Sheep and Goat was attended on the same day

at Village Mehtoli near Rehan, Distt. Kangra. Third outbreak, again in a flock of Sheep and

Goat was attended at Vill. Rey, near Pong Dam.

v. Dr. Ajay Katoch and Dr. Ankur Sharma provided specialized clinical services to precious

bulls of Sperm Station Palampur and goats of IVRI Palampur.



S.

No.

Date Title Name of

Participants

1. January

22-24,

2015

33rd Annual convention of the Indian Society for Veterinary

Medicine and National Symposium on “New dimensions in

Veterinary Medicine: Technological advances, one health concept

and animal welfare concerns” at College of Veterinary and

Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala under Kerala

Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode.

Dr. Ankur

Sharma, Dr.

Ajay Katoch

2. 13-9-2014 Bi-monthly interface meeting of ATMA and project coordinator,

KVK under ATMA scheme at DEE CSKHPKV Palampur.

Dr. Des Raj

6. TRAININGS IMPARTED:

i. Dr. Ankur Sharma participated as an expert in vocational training on dairy farming at krishi

vigyan Kendra Bara on 17-9-14 and delivered an expert talk to farmers (20) on the topic “Mastitis

and its control in dairy animals”.

ii. He also delivered an expert lecture, on 5-6-15, to the farmers of distt. Solan at DEE – CSK

HPKV Palampur on the topic “Different diseases of animals and their management.


i. Dr. Ajay Katoch won second best paper award in oral presentation at 33rd Annual convention of

the Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and National Symposium on “New dimensions in

Veterinary Medicine: Technological advances, one health concept and animal welfare concerns”

at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala under Kerala

Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode for the paper entitled “Investigations and

management of Parvoviral enteritis in dogs”.

ii. Dr. Des Raj acted as member of Editorial Board, Journal of Animal Research.

iii. Dr. Ajay Katoch was elected as member of Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine.

iv. Dr. R.K. Mandial was elected unopposed as President of State Chapter of Indian Society for

Veterinary Medicine, while Dr. Ankur Sharma was elected as General Secretary.

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VETERINARY GYNAECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS

1. INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics came in existence at establishment

of college and established as independent 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.

2. TEACHING


Semester Course No Title of the Course Cr.

Hr

Instructors

I

Old

Syllabus

VOG-511 Andrology and A.I. 2+0 Drs., Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh

Kumar & Pruabi Barman

VOG-512 ---------do---------

(Practical)

0+2 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Amit Sharma

& Pravesh Kumar,

VAC-511* Ambulatory Clinics-II 0+2 Drs.Purabi Barman, Amit Sharma,

Pravesh Kumar

I

New

Syllabus

VGO-511 Veterinary Andrology

& Reproductive

Techniques

1+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh

Kumar & Amit Sharma

VCP-511* Veterinary Clinical

Practice

0+5 Dr Amit Sharma, Dr. Pravesh Kumar

Tracking

Programme

Cryobiology of

gametes

2

NC

Dr. Navneet Kumar & Pravesh

Kumar

VGO-411 Veterinary

Gynaecology

2+1 Drs. NavneetSingh, Madhumeet

Singh, Purabi Barman and Amit

Sharma


Practice

0+5 Drs. NavneetSingh, Pravesh Kumar,

Amit Sharma & Purabi Barman

II

New

Syllabus

VGO-421 Veterinary Obstetrics 1+1 Drs. N.K. Vasishta, Madhumeet

Singh, Pravesh Kumar, Dr. Amit

Sharma


Practice

0+5 Drs. Pravesh Kumar & N.K Vasishta

VPB-321 Animal Biotechnology 2+1 Dr. Pankaj Sood

Tracking

Programme

Cryobiology of

gametes

2

NC

Dr. Navneet Kumar & Pravesh

Kumar

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Study

Circle

Fun/ Sports Animal

study circle

2

NC

Dr. Madhumeet Singh

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 Madhumeet Singh. & Pankaj

Sood

4 VOG-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Pravesh Kumar

5 VOG-699 Master’s Research 18 NC Drs. Madhumeet Singh & Purabi

Barman

6 VOG-607 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Drs. Amit, Pravesh & Purabi Barman

7 VOG-701 Advances in Gynaecology 2+1 Drs. Navneet Kumar & Madhumeet

Singh

8 VOG-705 Advances in Semen

Preservation

1+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh & Pankaj

Sood

9 VOG-707 Clinical Practice-II 0+3 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh

Kumar & Amit Sharma

10 VOG-603 Veterinary Obstetrics 2+2 Drs. Madhumeet Singh & Pravesh

Kumar

11 VOG-606 Reproductive Biotechnology 2+1 Drs. Navneet Kumar & Pankaj Sood

12 VOG-608 Clinical Practice- II 0+3 Drs. Pravesh Kumar,

13 VOG-702 Advances in Obstetrics 2+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh &

N.K.Vasishta

14 VOG-704 Advances in Reproductive

Biotechnology

1+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta and Pankaj Sood

15 VOG-706 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh

Kumar

16 VOG-791 Doctoral Seminar-I 1+0 Dr. N.K.Vasishta

17 VOG-799 Doctoral Research 18NC Dr. Madhumeet Singh

3. RESEARCH:



S.

No.

Name Admn.

No.

OGPA Title of Research Problem

1. Dr. Rohit

Sharma

V-13-30-

005

8.04 Study on efficacy of different therapeutic

regimens on restoring fertility of infertile

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abandoned cows maintained in goshalas of

Himachal Pradesh.

2. Dr. Sunil Kumar V-13-30-

006

7.96 Studies on estrous behavior and estrous cycle

related endocrine profile of Gaddi goats

3. Dr. Kapse

Supriya Shivaji

V-14-30-

013

8.00 Efficacy of the some programmed breeding

protocols on fertility following timed AI dairy

cows in Himachal Pradesh




Total number of projects in the department: 9

RKVY funded project – 4 projects; Three completed in March , 2015 (Rs. 103.0 lacs)

DST funded project – one (Rs. 19.40 lacs)

BARC funded project – one (Rs. 27.56 lacs)

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

2 Dr. Ajit Bangthai V-13-40-002 8.02 Effect of different obstetrical procedures

to relieve dystocia on haemato-

biochemical and endocrine profiles and

postpartum reproduction in bovines.

S.

No.


1. Galactogenic and

reproductive changes after

hormonal induction of

lactation in abandoned cows

The present study evaluated efficacy, udder secretory

characteristics, milk quality and change in reproduction status

following artificial induction of lactation using two different

protocols. The Protocol 1 comprised of diethylstilbestrol, hydroxyl

progesterone caproate, dexamethasone and reserpine administered

over a 19 day period in 23 cows (20 raised in goshalas – G1; 3 by

individual farmers – G2). Protocol 2 did not have reserpine; the

remaining drugs, alike the first protocol, were administered over a

13 day period in 22 cows (19 raised in goshalas – G3; 3 by individual

farmers – G4). All the cows, primarily Jersey crossbreds, were

infertile, non-pregnant (cycling: n = 44; anestrus: n = 1) and non-

lactating. Initiation of lactation began from day 10.0 ± 1.7 to day

12.3 ± 1.4 in all animals. The cows with farmers than in gaushalas

exhibited a greater success and more milk, with no additional benefit

of reserpine. The milk appeared to be safe for human consumption

after 30 days of induction. Settling of pregnancies in the infertile

cows was the added advantage of induced lactation.

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DST-FIST sponsorship funding – Rs. 30.0 lacs

Ministry of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Govt. of India – one; Rs. 73.0 lacs.

Therapeutic efficacy of Olone-CEF plus bolus along sudden infections in cows. (0.40 lac)

S.

No.

Title of the Project PI Funding

Agency

Budget

(Lacs)

Year

Of

Start

Duration

1 Refresher training on

artificial insemination and

infertility management to

veterinary pharmacists. Part

II

2094-37

Dr.

Madhumeet

Singh.

Professor

RKVY 56.0 2012 2012-14

2 Evaluation of various

treatments on fertility status

of abandoned cows treated in

different goshalas in

Himachal Pradesh

2095-37

Dr.

Madhumeet

Singh.

Professor

RKVY 33.5 2012 2012-14

3 Women empowerment

through dairy

entrepreneurship in

Himachal Pradesh

498-37

Dr. Pankaj

Sood

Assoc.

Professor

DST 19.4 2012 2012-15

4 Identification of various

etiological factors

responsible for infertility in

bovines in Himachal

Pradesh.

2121-37

Dr. Pravesh

Kumar Asstt.

Professor

RKVY 13.5 2013 2013-14

5 Ultrasonography and

radioimmunoassay assisted

endocrine modulation of

ovarian follicular dynamics

for augmentation of

pregnancy rate in cows.

5001-37

Dr. Pankaj

Sood

Assoc.

Professor

BARC 24.9 2012 2012-15

6 Propagation of artificial

insemination in goats in

Himachal Pradesh.

2127-37

Dr. Pankaj

Sood

Assoc.

Professor

Ministry

of Animal

Husbandry

and

Fisheries

(GOI)

72.988

(49.28 )

2014 2014-

2017

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7 DST-FIST Project grant

488-37

Dr.

Madhumeet

Singh.

Professor

DST 30.00 2011 2011-16

8 “Management of bovine

infertility through improved

scientific interventions”

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

2151-37 (I&II)

Dr.

Madhumeet

Singh.

Professor

Dr. Pravesh

Kumar

Asstt.

Professor

RKVY 40.00 2014 2014-15


Infertility Management

Seven hundred fifty abandoned animals being reared in sixteen goshalas in five districts viz.

Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Solan and Bilaspur were investigated for infertility. Overall 402

genital ailments were recorded in 321 cows treated in 18 Goshalas. There was a high prevalence

of endometritis (27.86 %) followed by cervical disorders (14.43%) and Ovarobursal adhesions.

About 39 percent animals were infertile due to managemental errors. The affected animals

were treated and recovery rates were recorded. Principal contributor to reproductive problems

in abandoned cows was technical errors committed by personals handling genitalia (50.00%)

of which only 12.75 per cent were treatable. Whereas, much higher (44.45 %) post treatment

recovery rate was recorded in cows (38.80 %) suspected to have managemental problems.

Thirty specialized veterinary gynaecological clinical camps were organized in different

hospital/dispensaries/villages of Chamba (Pangi sub division), Mandi, Kangra Sirmour,

Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. A total of 764 animals were treated

in these camps. Blood samples (n=500), cervical vaginal discharge (n=190) were collected, from

ailing animals and culture and sensitivity test were conducted. The incidence of various

reproductive problems diagnosed was recorded. Majority of the animals were affected with

Endometritis (71.68 %) followed by Cevical disorders (13.26 %), Prolonged estrus (11.0 %), and

Salpingitis / Ovariobursal Adhesions (4.04 %).The Antibiograme of Cervical mucus incated

highest sensitivity for Ciprofloxacin(71%) followed by Enrofloxacin(65 %), Ofloxacin (52%)

and Gentamicin (42%). Penicillin, Metronidazole and Tetracycline were resistant for 85%, 77%

and 38% respectively and indicating that these drugs were least effective for management of

uterine infections.

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Majority of maternal dystocia in cattle occurred due to incomplete dilatation of cervix & narrow

pelvis. In buffaloes, uterine torsion was the major cause of maternal dystocia. 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.


i) Publications

1. 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(01): 78-80.

2. Jitendra Kumar Agrawal, Pravesh Kumar and Navneet Kumar. 2014. Transuterine migration in

small ruminants. Indian Veterinary Journal, 91(03): 52-54.

3. A. Sharma, P. Kumar, M. Singh, N.K. Vasishta. 2014. Reproductive health status of north

western Himalyan Gaddi sheep: An abattoir study. Open Veterinary Journal, 4(2): 103-106.

4. Pravesh Kumar, Madhumeet Singh, Navneet Kumar and Amit Sharma 2014. Clinical

management of dystocia due to hydrocephalus fetus in a bitch. Intas Polivet, 15 (II):359-360.

5. Amit Sharma, Pravesh Kumar, Madhumeet Singh and Navneet Kumar 2014. Retrospective

analysis of dystocia in small ruminants. Intas Polivet, 15 (II):287-289.

6. Pankaj Sood and others (2014). Polymorphonuclear neutrophil profile in genital discharge vis-

à-vis pregnancy outcome in crossbred cows: effect of varying cow fertility and insemination

from different bulls. Animal Reproduction Science 146 {3-4):143-7. dol: 10.1016/j. anireprosci.

2014.03.005. {NAAS rating of 7.58}

7. Pankaj Sood and others. (2015). Behavioral and hormonal pattern of repeat breeder cows around

estrus. Reproduction 149{6}:545-54. Dol: 10.1530/REP-14-0598. {NAAS rating of 9.26}

ii) Presentations

1. Pravesh Kumar, Madhumeet Singh, Amit Sharma, Rohit Sharma and NavneetVasishta (2014).

Antibiogram of bacteria isolated from cervical mucus of repeat breeder cows suffering from

endometritis in Himachal Pradesh. Proceeding, XXX Annual Convention of Indian Society for

Study of Animal Reproduction and National Symposium on research and innovations to improve

animal fertility and fecundity, from 20th to 22th Nov, in DUVASU, Mathura (U.P), pp:68-69.

2. Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma, Navneet Vasishta, Purabi Barman and Pankaj

Sood (2014).Reproductive health status of abandoned cows in Himachal Pradesh. Proceeding,

XXX Annual Convention of Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction and National

Symposium on research and innovations to improve animal fertility and fecundity, from 20th to

22th Nov, in DUVASU, Mathura (U.P), pp:47.

3. Rohit Sharma, Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma, Ahamad Sofi Khurseed and

Navneet Vasishta (2014). Efficacy of different treatments on restoring fertility of infertile

abandoned cows maintained in gosadans of Himachal Pradesh. Proceeding, XXX Annual

Convention of Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction and National Symposium on

research and innovations to improve animal fertility and fecundity, from 20th to 22th Nov, in

DUVASU, Mathura (U.P), pp:73.

4. Amit Sharma, Pravesh Kumar, Madhumeet Singh, and Navneet Vasishta (2014). Haemato-

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biochemical and endocrine profiling of north western himalyan Gaddi sheep during various

reproductive phases. Proceeding, XXX Annual Convention of Indian Society for Study of

Animal Reproduction and National Symposium on research and innovations to improve animal

fertility and fecundity, from 20th to 22th Nov, in DUVASU, Mathura (U.P), pp:159.

5. Supriya Kapse, Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma, Madhumeet Singh, and Ajit Bangthai (2014).

Dystocia due to dicephalus monster fetus in a buffalo. Proceeding, XXX Annual Convention of

Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction and National Symposium on research and

innovations to improve animal fertility and fecundity, from 20th to 22th Nov, in DUVASU,

Mathura (U.P), pp:190.

6. Pravesh Kumar, Yogita Dhaka, Ajay Masand, Madhumeet Singh, Amit Sharma, and Navneet

Vasishta (2014). A rare case of uterine leiomyoma in a crossbred cow. Proceeding, XXX Annual


research and innovations to improve animal fertility and fecundity, from 20th to 22th Nov, in

DUVASU, Mathura (U.P), pp:209.

iii) Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins: One

1. Training Manual: Refresher Training on Artificial Insemination and Infertility Management to

Veterinary Pharmacists

Authors: Dr. Madhumeet Singh

4. EXTENSION:

a. Radio Talks / TV Telecast 1

By Dr. Madhumeet Singh at AIR Shimla

5. Participation in Workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc.

a) Conference/Workshop//Seminar/ Symposia attended:


1. 20th to 22th

Nov 2014

XXX Annual Convention of Indian Society for

Study of Animal Reproduction and National

Symposium on research and innovations to

improve animal fertility and fecundity at

DUVASU, Mathura

Dr. Pravesh Kumar

2. 20th to 22th

Nov 2014

-------------do--------------- Supriya Kapse Shivaji

M.VSc. Student

6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED:

i. Trainings organized in Head Quarter/ outside w.e.f July 2014 - June 2015:Twelve

For State Animal Husbandry Department:

Four trainings were organized in the department for officials of Animal HusbandryRefresher

Training on Recent advances in Infertility management in bovines to Veterinary Officers :

Two (20 participants)

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Refresher Training on Artificial Insemination and Infertility Management to Veterinary

Pharmacists: - Two (47 participants)

ii. Women farmers

Seven on field and one on campus training were conducted under empowering rural women

of H.P: Sustainable dairy Enterpreneurship. (241 women of Mandi, Sirmour, Solan and

Shimla districts.) The UMMB preparation was demonstrated and soil samples (n=54)

pertaining to different target areas were collected.

7. AWARDS AND HONORS:

i. Dr. Pravesh Kumar Assistant Professor received Young Scientist Award During XXX Annual


research and innovations to improve animal fertility and fecundity at DUVASU, Mathura (20th

to 22th Nov 2014)

ii. Supriya Kapse Shivaji M.VSc. Student received best Poster Presentation Award During XXX

Annual Convention of Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction and National

Symposium on research and innovations to improve animal fertility and fecundity at

DUVASU, Mathura (20th to 22th Nov 2014)

8. FACULTY VISITS ABROAD

i. Dr. Pankaj Sood, Professor of the Department had gone to Israel to pursue Post-Doctoral

Fellowship programme from November 2013 to September 2014.

TEACHING VETERINARY CLINICAL COMPLEX

1. INTRODUCTION

The department functions in the premises of ‘’Advanced multidisciplinary veterinary

services farmer’s capacity building centre” of DGCN COVAS. The intent is accomplished with co-

ordination and extension of services from different departments. The most important ones include

Veterinary - Gynaecology, Surgery and Medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of animals.

The other paraclinical and supporting departments such as Veterinary – Microbiology, Pathology

and Parasitology also play an important role in providing diagnostic expertise. The department is

also equipped with a lab rendering instant diagnostic results for certain biological specimens from

live animals. Besides, it also has a basic lodging facility for the animals and their owners. The other

dimension of the department is in providing practical exposure to the undergraduate and

postgraduate students from different clinical and paraclinical departments within the ambit of

Veterinary Council of India.

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2. TEACHING


S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr Pankaj Sood (I/C), Dr

Arvind, Dr SP Tyagi, Dr

Adarsh, Dr Ankur, Dr, R K

Mandial, Dr Des Raj, Dr.

Navneet, Dr Pravesh




Mandial, Dr Des Raj


Biochemistry and

Laboratory Diagnosis - I

0+1 Dr. Geetanjali, Dr Prasenjit

Dhar, Dr. KB Nagal, Dr RD

Patil

2nd Semester




Mandial, Dr Des Raj, Dr.

Navneet, Dr Pravesh




Mandial, Dr Des Raj,

Dr.Madhumeet, Dr Pravesh


Biochemistry and

Laboratory Diagnosis - II

0+1 Dr Geetanjali, Dr Rajesh

Chahota, Dr KB Nagal, DR

RD Patil, Dr Dinesh

4. - Compulsory Internship

Programme

- Dr Pankaj Sood, Dr Shivani,

Dr Prasanjeet

5. TVC-421 Veterinarian in Society 1+0(N.C) Dr Alok

Scientific Publications and Presentations

i). Publications

1. Sood P and others. 2014. Polymorphonuclear neutrophil profile in genital discharge vis-à-vis

pregnancy outcome in crossbred cows: effect of varying cow fertility and insemination from

different bulls. Animal Reproduction Science 146 (3-4):143-7. doi: 10.1016/j.

anireprosci.2014.03.005.

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2. Sood P and others. 2015. Behavioral and hormonal pattern of repeat breeder cows around estrus.

Reproduction 149(6):545-54. doi: 10.1530/REP-14-0598.


a) Trainings:


1. 21 to 22 Nov.

2014

International Seminar on “Impact of Climate

Change on Livestock Productivity and Health”

Pankaj Sood

INSTRUCTIONAL LIVESTOCK FARM COMPLEX

1. INTRODUCTION

The present department of Instructional Livestock Farm Complex came into existence on

16th May, 2013 vide office order no. QSD.1-24/2011-CSKHPKV(GA)Vol.IV/30209-322 dated May

16,2013 with the merger of teaching and non-teaching staff and infrastructure of existing Livestock

Farm. Going back to the history of the farm, it was established in March, 1975 as a component of

“Indo-New Zealand Livestock Improvement Project (INLIP)” by importing a nucleus Jersey herd of

64 pregnant heifers, 111 weaned calves and 5 proven bulls from New Zealand. The primary aim of

this project was to bring revolutionary improvement in the livestock wealth of Himachal Pradesh by

resorting to crossbreeding with Jersey, a highly suitable exotic dairy cattle breed for hilly regions.

After completion of the above project in 1981-82, the activities further continued as “Intensive

Livestock Improvement Project (ILIP)” funded through state plan / non-plan schemes initially under

the then Department of Animal Production, Directorate of Research and then under the College of

Veterinary & Animal Sciences. The Livestock Farm became an independent unit in 1997, with

bifurcation of the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics. It was administratively attached

with the Department of Livestock Production & Management, COVAS, HPKV, Palampur from

2005 to 2010. Since, 2010 to May, 2013, the Livestock Farm functioned as a totally independent

administrative unit till creation of full-fledged Department of Instructional Livestock Farm

Complex.

This department is the only livestock teaching unit of the university which provides research

support in terms of research materials, experimental animals and others facilities to different

departments of the university and in particular to the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences.

2. TEACHING


S.

No.


Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester

1. LFP-211 Livestock Farm Practices 0+1 P.K. Dogra

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=P+sood%2C+%2Cmoallem+u%2C+zachut%2C+m

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2nd Semester

1. LFP-221 Livestock Farm Practices 0+1 P.K. Dogra

2. ---------- Compulsory Internship P.K. Dogra & Parveen

Sharma

3. RESEARCH

Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.


Agency

Budget

(Lacs)

Year of start Duration

1. AICRP on goat

improvement (Gaddi

Field Unit)

Dr. P. K. Dogra AICRP

(ICAR)

118.00 2009 Continued

Scientific Publications and Presentations

i). Publications

1. Sharma P., Dogra P.K., Sharma D., Mandial R.K. and Kumar R. (2014). Haemato-

biochemical alterations in parasitized Gaddi goats and its management. Vet. Clinical Sci.

2(2): 24-27.

2. Sharma Devina, Sharma Vineet, Dogra,P.K, Agnihotri R.K., Poonam & Mittra S. (2014).

Evaluation of biopesticides against ectoparasites of Gaddi goats. Indian J. Small Ruminants

20 (2): 69-73.

3. Sankhyan Varun, Dogra P.K., Thakur Y.P., Katoch Sanjeet and Thakur Rakesh (2014).

Factors affecting pre-weaning mortality in gaddi goats of North-western Himalayas under

transhumance production system. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 40 (2): 164-168.

4. Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P.K. (2014). Feeding maize plus booster ration

vis a vis readymade feed in broiler chicken. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 40 (2): 169-172.

5. Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y.P., Thakur Rakesh and Katoch S. (2015).Growth

and reproductive performance of gaddi goats of westerns Himalayas under transhumance

production system. Abstr. in national seminar on ‘Livestock production practices for small

farms of masrginalized groups and communities in India’ w.e.f. Jan. 28-30, 2015, held at

Central Agricultural University, Seleish, Aizawl, Mizoram. Abstr. No. 5.15, pp348.

6. Piyush Mehta, Rajesh Kumar Thakur and Schin Chauhan (2013) Production and Marketing

of Apple Crop – A case study premise to Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh International

Journal of Bio-Resource and Stress Management 4 (4) : 609-612

7. Mohit Sharma, Rajesh Thakur, Piyush Mehta (2014) Economic feasibility Analysis of Major

flower crops in Himachal Pradesh state of India International Journal of Advanced Research

in Management and Social Sciences 3(9):24-40

8. Virender Kumar and Rajesh Kumar Thakur (2015) Livelihood Diversity : Promotion and

Protection (Book Chapter) in Technologies for Livelihood Enhancement Edited by VL

Chopra and Sanjeev Kumar, Published by New India Publishing Agency New Dehli.

9. Sharma Akhilesh, Sharma R.P., Sharma G.D., Sankhyan N.K. and Sharma Munish 2014

Integrated nutrient supply system for cauliflower-French bean-okra cropping sequence in

humid temperate zone of north-western Himalayas.Indian J. Hort. 71(2): 211-216

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10. Sharma U, Paliyal S.S., Sharma, SP and Sharma G. D. 2014 Effects of continuous use of

chemical fertilizers and manure on soil fertility and productivity of maize-wheat under

rainfed conditions of Western Himalayas. Communications in Soil Science and Plant

Analysis: 45(20): 2647-2659.

11. Sharma Akhilesh, Sharma Munish, Sharma K. C., Singh Yudhvir, Sharma R.P. and Sharma

G. D. 2014 Standardization of sowing date and cultivars for seed production of Garden pea

(Pisum sativum var. hortense L.) under North Western Himalayas. Legume Research 37(3):

287-293.

12. Sharma G.D., Singh J., Rana M.C., Sankhyan N.K., Kumar Naveen and Kumar Ashish 2014.

Effect of plastic mulching, planting methods and fertility levels on growth and productivity

of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Haryana Journal of Agronomy (Communicated on

19.08.2014).

4. EXTENSION


1. Dogra Pradeep, Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Yashpal and Katoch Sanjeet (2014).

Jaivik Pashupalan – sidhant avam sambhavnayain. Parvatiya Khetibari 34 (3-4): 34.

b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: 1

1. Makka aur dhaan ki mukhaya kismein. Radio talk by Dr. GD Sharma. Broadcasted from AIR,

Dharamshala on 01.05.2015.



S.

No.

Date Title Name of

Participants

1. July 7, 2014 Brain storming session on sheep and goat

production in H.P. Held at H.P. Secretariat,

Shimla

Dr. P.K. Dogra

2. Aug. 23, 2014 Stakeholder’s consultative meeting on ‘Standard

code of practices for humane and sustainable

management of animals at organized commercial

dairies in India. Held at NDRI, Karnal

Dr. P.K. Dogra

&

Dr. Parveen Sharma

3. Sept. 29-30,

2014.

Annual review meet of AICRP on goat

improvement, held at Navsari, Gujrat.

Dr. P.K. Dogra

4. Nov.11, 2014 QRT of AICRP on goat improvement, held at

CIRG, Makhdoom.

Dr. P.K. Dogra

5. Aug. 25, 2014 Expert, for interview for the post of Assistant

Prof. (LPM) at SKAUST-J, Jammu

Dr. P.K. Dogra

6. Sep.14, 2014 Participated in Agricultural Officers’ workshop

on Rabi crops held at Palampur

Dr G D Sharma

7. Nov.,29, 2014 One day training programme on Digital Assets

Creation by Parbodh Kalsotra in the University

library held at Palampur

Dr G D Sharma

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8. May 12, 2015 Participated in Agricultural Officers’ workshop

on Kharif Crops held at Palampur

Dr G D Sharma

6. MISCELLANEOUS

The knowledge of modern scientific practices of animal management was transferred to 2323

farmers and school students, through 91 group visits, across all districts of HP and neighboring states

including J& K, Punjab and UP. The faculty delivered 50 lectures to farmers under different raining

programmes of the university and two TV talks.

The fodder production unit managed to produce 14635.03 qtl. of green fodder out of

which 1687.64 qtl. was preserved as silage for feeding during lean period.

The dairy unit managed overall conception rate for first, second and third insemination as

59.64, 73.01 and 79.71%, respectively. The total milk production during the year was 2,10,621.300

lits. with wet and herd averages of 6.18 and 5.01 lit /cow/day. Out of the total milk produced,

17,472.400 lit. was fed to the calves, 2,637.900 lit was utilized for Cream extraction, 3,053.000 lit.

was converted into Paneer, 2.000 lit. was used for lab. analysis and rest 1,87,456.000 lit. was sold

as fluid milk.

The revolving fund generated the total income of Rs. 74, 45,166.

VETERINARY & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTENSION EDUCATION

1. INTROODUCTION

Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education came into existence

in the year 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 behavioral 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. The department is involved in the successful implementation of GEF-NAIP funded

research project on Biodiversity Conservation for sustainable livelihood in district Chamba. Another

research project the validation of ITK's on Ephemeral Fever under field conditions of Himachal

Pradesh was completed in March 2015. The department has working closely with field veterinary

institutions to reach out livestock owners of the region. This is in 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.

Department has set up a new facility of Video-conferencing for helping the faculty and

farmers in the way of conducting the seminars, research and direct conversation with farmers of the

state and students or researchers of different universities .

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2. TEACHING

Following teaching courses were offered by the department during the academic session 2014-15:


2nd Semester

1. VAE-321 Livestock Economics, Marketing

and Business Management.

2+1 Dr. Rajesh Thakur (Live

Stock Farm) Deptt. of

Agriculture Economics

2. TVC- 421 Veterinarian in Society (Non-

Credit)

1+0 Dr. Alok Sharma

3. Study Circle Livestock & Livelihoods NC Dr. Alok Sharma

3. RESEARCH

A) RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:

S.

No.

Title of Project P I Funding

Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1 Evaluating indigenous

Veterinary Medications for

Curing Ephemeral Fever /

Bovine Viral Fever in regions

of Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Alok

Sharma

(PI)

National

Innovation

Foundation

(DST,

Govt. of

India)

5.95

lakh

2013 2 years

2 Niche Area of Excellence in

Organic Agriculture

(Dairy Component)

Dr. Alok

Sharma

(Co-PI)

ICAR 5.53

crore

2012 5 years

SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS

1. Herbal Medications against Bovine Ephemeral Fever: Field Trials

An extensive field trial of Herbal Medications against Bovine Ephemeral Fever, provided by

NIF (DST) was conducted in 14 different locations in HP, including 13 Veterinary Hospitals and

one Organic Dairy unit of HP Agriculture University at Palampur. Five ITK-based herbal

medications (code name: AHP/EF/PG, AHP/EF/SP, AHP/EF/P, AHP/EF/AS and

S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit

hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1. VAE-311 Principle and Techniques of

Veterinary & Animal Husbandry

Extension.

2+1 Dr. Alok Sharma

Dr. Shivani Katoch

Dr. Aneesh Thakur

2 VAE-511 Livestock Entrepreneurship 1+0 Dr. Alok Sharma

Dr. Vinod Sharma

3 Study Circle Livestock & Livelihoods NC Dr. Alok Sharma

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AHP/EF/BE(Fruit) collected, screened and documented by National Innovation Foundation (NIF)

were provided for clinical trial within HP.

Relevant basic parameters and clinical symptoms of the trial animals were recorded in a detail

Performa for analysis, for up to 10 days. The results showed that BEF-infected animals showed

marked Neutrophilic Leukocytosis with up to 25% immature forms along with the Lymphopenia

and Eosinopenia.

Biochemically, significant decreases in serum concentrations of Total Protein, Serum Calcium and

Alkaline Phosphatase were recorded. However, the mean values of serum levels of glucose and

Creatinine were significantly increased.

The trial Herbal Medications were found to be clinically effective in treating BEF as compared to

conventional treatment. However Trial Medication-4 (Code Name: AHP/EF/P) was found to be

most effective for the overall effects, as reflected by the different indicators: Clinical, Production

and Biochemical; followed by Trial Medication-3 (AHP/EF/AS).

2. Sustainable Technology Testing / Demonstrations :

An acaricidal herbal composition formulated by National Innovation Foundation,

Ahmedabad was field-tested on dairy animals at three different locations (CVH Bhawarna, CVH

Bir, Organic Dairy Unit, CSK HPKV Palampur, in collaboration with Dr. R K Ravikumar, Senior

Innovation Officer, NIF. The herbal formulation was found to reduce the tick load to clinically

irrelevant levels on the second day after treatment. The per cent efficacy of the formulation was

recorded as 75%, during the period of study.

4. PUBLICATIONS

Research Papers published

1. P. Sharma, A. Sharma, B. G. Mane, D. Thakur, and S. Katoch (2014). Effective Parasitic

Management of migratory buffaloes for enhanced productivity and sustainable livelihoods in

a fragile ecosystem in the north-western Himalayas: Buffalo Bulletin, 33(1): 88-93.

2. A. Sharma, S. F. Hussain, S. Ponnan, R. Periyasamy, A. Singh, L. P. Bharwad, D. Thakur,

R. D. Patil and A Tandon (2015). Evaluation of indigenous veterinary medications for

curing bovine ephemeral fever in regions of Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of the Third

International Conference on Creativity and Innovations at Grassroots, (IIM Ahmedabad,

Jan. 2015) pp. 142.

3. A. Sharma, D. Thakur and S. Katoch (2014). Integration of Livestock Production into

Organic Farming System. Chapter contributed in Book: ORGANIC FARMING (Published

by. Deptt. of Organic Agriculture, CSK HPKV, Palampur; ISBN:978-81-927975-7-1, pp

102-109.

4. A. Sharma and A. Tandon (2014). Organic Livestock Production: Critical. Basic Issues for

Hilly Regions; Chapter contributed in Book: ORGANIC FARMING (Published by. Deptt. of

Organic Agriculture, CSK HPKV, Palampur; ISBN:978-81-927975-7-1. pp 110-118.

Books & Bulletins etc.

1. Technical Bulletin: Evaluating Indigenous Veterinary Medications for curing Ephemeral /

Bovine Viral Fever in the Regions of Himachal Pradesh (2015). (Authors - Alok Sharma,

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Devesh Thakur, R.D.Patil & Arpna Tandon), Deptt. of Veterinary & AH Extension

Education, CSK HPKV Palampur, pp 1-64.

2. Livestock Farmer’s Hand Book on Livestock Health and Production (in Hindi): Laabhkari

Pashupaalan Vyavsaaye hetu, Pahaadi Kshetr ke Pashu-paalakon ke liye Upyogi Jaankari.

(2015). (Editors - Alok Sharma, and Arpna Tandon), Deptt. of Veterinary & AH Extension

Education, CSK HPKV Palampur, pp 1-100.

5. EXTENSION

i. Extension Museum Hall with Three-dimensional Educational Models has been

operationalized. This facility is catering to information needs of farmers on useful scientific

animal health and production practices to visiting farmers, school students, dignitaries and

visiting trainee groups under different training programs within and outside the University.

ii. Farmer-friendly Extension Literature (folders, leaflets, booklets and Technical Bulletins

etc) are put for display

iii. Information Kiosks: The department has installed 3 Information Kiosks to educate the

farmers and visitors about a wealth of information related to livestock breeds, breeding,

health, disease management and production aspects of livestock rearing. An ICT based

software named: Pashudhan evam Kukkat Rog Soochna Pranaali (in Hindi) has been

installed for dissemination of animal health practices in audio visual medium to Dairy

Sheep, Goat and Poultry Farmers. With the availability of technical manpower, more and

more material will be added to the facility.

Video Conferencing facility has been set up and efforts are on to operationalize it soon.

Efforts are on to get high speed 2-way net connectivity for effective Video Conferencing.

This facility will help the faculty and researchers communicate with researchers, experts and

students of different universities.

Other extension outreach activities Viz. Participation in workshop / conference, Training etc.

Dr Alok Sharma participated in Skill Development Workshop at Shimla Himachal Pradesh

on 22/12/2015. The workshop was organized in Conference Hall of the H P Secretariat.

Dr Alok Sharma participated in the Third International Conference on Creativity and

Innovations at Grassroots, (IIM Ahmedabad, Jan. 19-22, 2015) and gave an oral presentation

of Research Project financed by NIF

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ANNEXURE-I

List of faculty of Dr. G. C. NEGI College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

S. No. Name of Faculty Member Designation

Animal Genetics & Breeding

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 till Oct. 2014)

Animal Nutrition

1. Dr. V.K. Sharma Professor

2. Dr. Daisy Rani Associate Professor

3. Dr. Shivani Katoch Assistant Professor

4. Dr. V.K. Sharma Professor

Veterinary Anatomy

1. Dr. R. L Bhardwaj Retired on 31st March 2015

2. Dr. Rajesh Rajput Professor & Head

3. Dr. Virender Pathak Assistant Professor

Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

1. Dr R Kumar Professor & Head

2. Dr K B Sharma Professor (Retired on 31.03.2015)

3. Dr Naresh Kumar Professor

4. Dr Geetanjali Singh Asstt. Prof.

5. Dr Madan Singh Verma Asstt. Prof. (Secondment basis)

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. Prasenjit Dhar Assistant Professor

6. Aneesh Kumar Assistant Professor


1. Dr. S. Mittra Professor & Head

2. Dr. R.K. Agnihotri Professor

3. Dr. Devina Sharma Assistant Professor (on study leave

w.e.f 27 th Jan 2015 till date)


1. Dr. V K Gupta Professor & Head

2. Dr. R K Asrani Professor

3. Dr. R D Patil Assistant Professor

Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

1. Dr. Dinesh Sharma Assistant Professor

2. Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj Assistant Professor (on study leave)


1. Dr. A. K. Panda Professor and Head (Joined the

Department on 25th October 2014)

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2. Dr. S. K. Khurana Professor

3. Dr. S. D. Thakur Asstt. Professor

4. Dr. Atul Gupta Asstt. Professor (On study leave for

PhD)

Livestock Production Management

1. Dr. P.K. Dogra Professor & Head

2. Dr. (Mrs.) Saroj Bala Asstt. Professor

Livestock Products Technology

1. Dr. B. G. Mane Assistant Professor

2. Dr. Dinesh Krofa (On Study Leave) Assistant Professor

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

1. Dr. S. K. Sharma ADR cum Professor & Head

2. Dr. A. C. Varshney Professor (Retired on Dec 31, 2014)

3. Dr. MS Kanwar Professor (Retired on April 30,

2015)

4. Dr. Adarsh Kumar Professor

5. Dr. S. P. Tyagi Professor

6. Dr. Amit Kumar Assistant Professor (On study leave

w.e.f. Jan 2015)

7. Dr. Arvind Sharma Assistant Professor (Secondment

basis)

Veterinary Medicine

1. Dr. Des Raj Prof. & Head

2. Dr. R.K. Mandial Prof.

3. Dr. Ankur Sharma Asstt. Prof.

4. Dr. Ajay Katoch Asstt. Prof. (on Study Leave)

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

1. Dr. Navneet Kumar Vasishta Professor and Head

2. Dr. Madhumeet Singh Professor

3. Dr. Pankaj Sood Professor (Transferred as Head,

TVCC)

4. Dr. Amit Sharma Assistant Professor (On study leave)

5. Dr. Purabi Barman Assistant Professor (On EOL)

6. Dr. Pravesh Kumar Assistant Professor

Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex

1. Pankaj Sood Professor and Head

2. Pardeep Sharma Asstt. Prof. (on study leave)

3. Amit Singla Asstt. Prof. (on study leave)

Livestock Farm

1. Dr. P. K. Dogra Professor and Head, DDO

2. Dr. G. D. Sharma Principal Agronomist (w. e. f.

28.08.2014)

3. Dr. Rajesh K. Thakur Principal Economist

(w. e. f. 08.08.2014)

Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education

1. Dr. Alok Sharma Professor & Head

2. Dr. Devesh Thakur Assistant Professor (On Study

Leave, w.e.f. 1/8/2014)

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ANNEXURE –II

List of college staff members

S. No. Name of Staff Member Designation

Office of Dean

1. Sh. R.P. Bist S.O. (Up to Sept.7, 2014)

2. Sh. Desh Raj S.O. (Sept -8 to Dec. 29.

2014)

3. Sh. J.C. Mankotia S.O./Supdt. (3.01.2015

onwards)

4. Sh. Sat Pal PA

5. Sh. Madan Lal Sharma Sr. Asstt.

6. Sh. Suresh Kumar Gupta Sr. Asstt.

7. Sh. Vipin Kumar Sharma. Sr. Asstt. (up to Jan 2015)

8. Sh. Sarvjeet Singh Jr. Asstt. (up to Jan 2015)

9. Sh. Roop Chand Sr. Asstt. (Jan 12, 2015

onwards)

10. Sh Des Raj Jr. Asstt.

11. Sh. Desh Raj Jr. Asstt.

12. Sh. Raja Ram Clerk

13. Sh. Saran Dass Clerk

14. Smt. Kumara Promila Clerk (up to Nov.5, 2014)

15. Sh. Sunil Kumar Clerk

16. Sh, Kartar Singh Driver

17. Sh. Chaman Lal T.A. G–II (up to Nov.26,

2014)

18. Sh, Suresh Chand Bus Conductor

19. Sh. Prem Chand Peon

20. Sh. Kumar Chand Peon

21. Sh. Kamaljeet Sweeper

Animal Genetics & Breeding

1. Sh. Sanjay Gupta Sr. Asstt.

2. Sh. Satish Kumar Sr. Asstt.

3. Sh Vijay 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. Roshan Lal Beldar

11. Sh. Kehar Singh Beldar

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12. Sh Prakash Chand Beldar

13. Sh. Ramesh Kumar Beldar

14. Sh Prakash Chand Beldar

15. Sh. Pyara Ram Beldar

16. Smt. Pushpa Devi Sweeper (Contractual)

Animal Nutrition

1. Sh. Sher Singh Sr. Asstt.

2. Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon

3. Sh. Chaman Lal Sr. T.A.

4. Sh. Anirudh Chand Jr. T.A.

5. Sh. Madan Lal Lab Helper

6. Sh. Vikram Singh Beldar

Veterinary Anatomy

1. Om Prakash Junior Assistant

2. Om Prakash Laboratory Attendant

3. Pundri Prakash Sharma Grade-1, clerk

4. Amar Singh Macerator-cum-dissection hall

attendant

5. Jindo Ram Peon

6. Rajinder Kumar Animal Attendant cum

sweeper

Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

1. Sh. Veepan Kumar Supdt. (EC) Joined on

01.01.2015

2. Sh. Roop Chand Junior assistant (Transferred

to O/O Dean COVAs on

10.01.2015

3. Kumari Promila Clerk , Joined on 05.11.2014

4. Sh. Sunil Kumar Junior assistant (Transferred

to O/O Dean COVAs on

05.11.2014

5. Sh. Uttam Chand Technical assistant (Retired

on 31st March 2015)

6. Sh. Jai Chand Junior Technician

7. Sh. BisanDass Laboratory assistant

8. Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon

Veterinary Microbiology

1. Mr. R.N. Sharma Sr. T.A. Gr-I

2. Mr. Pratap Chand Sr. Tech.

3. Mr. Rajesh Kumar/Oskar Chand Lab. Attendant

4. Mr. Kamaljeet Balder

5. Mr. Shute Parkash Lab. Helper

6. Mr. Gorkhu Ram/Sanjay Kumar Sr. Assistant

7. Mrs. Rama Kumari (Now transferred) Jr. Assistant

8. Mr. Anil Kumar Verma Stenographer

9. Mr. Rajinder Singh Peon

10. Mr. Ujjager Singh/ Ramesh Chand Driver

11. Mr. Anek Kumar Beldar

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12. Mr. Satpal Sweeper


1. Sh. Harnam Chand Laboratory assistant


1. Mr. Madan Singh Junior Assistant

2. Mr. Arjun Singh Sr. Technical Assistant

(Grade-II)

3. Mr. Rangilu Ram

Mr. Ram Dhan

Post-Mortem Attendant

Beldar

4. Mr. Madan Singh Junior Assistant

Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

1. Sh. Joginder Kumar Junior Technician

2. Shri Narotam Chand Beldar


1. Sh. Ramesh Chand LA

2. Sh. Mehar Peon

Livestock Product Management

Ministerial Staff:

NIL Superintendent (Ex cadre)

Technical and Field Staff:

1. Sh. Rameshwar Lal Saini Syce cum rider

Livestock Products Technology

1. Lajpat Rai Lab Assistant

2. Santosh Kumar Peon

3. Amin Chand Beldar

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

1. Smt. Seema Devi Senior Assistant

2. Sh. Ashwani Clerk

3. Sh. Baldev Raj STA Gr-I

4. Sh. Virender Singh Radiographer

5. Sh. Narinder Singh Lab Attendant

6. Sh. Karm Chand Peon

7. Sh. Kuldeep Chand Beldar

8. Sh. Prem Chand Beldar

Veterinary Medicine

1. Sh. G.R. Sharma Supdt.-II

2. Sh. Subhash Chand Peon

3. Sh. Balak Ram Beldar

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

1. Sh. Anil Dixit Sr. Technical Assistant (G-

II)Transferred in May 2015

2. Sh. Shanti Swaroop Jr. Technician

3. Sh. Parveen Kumar Clerk (On Contract)

4. Sh. Kamal Jeet Peon

Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex

1. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Veterinary Supervisor

2. Mr. Rampal Junior Technician

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3. Mr. Ramswaroop Junior Technician

4. Mr. Hoshiar Singh Lab Helper

Livestock Farm

Ministerial Staff:

1. Smt. Renu Kumari Superintendent (Ex cadre)

2. Sh. Moti Ram Clerk

Technical and Field Staff:

1. Dr. Parveen K. Sharma Veterinary Officer

2. Sh. Kashmir Singh Tech. Asstt. G-II

3. Sh. Ramesh Kumar Vety. Supervisor

4. Sh Rakesh Kumar Dairy Inspector

5. Sh. Anil Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

6. Sh. Raj Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

7. Sh. Ajmer Singh Lab. Asstt (up to 16.03.2015)

8. Sh Subhash Chand Lab. Asstt. (up to 22.11.2014)

9. Sh. Vikram Kumar F .A. G-1 (up to19.12.2014)

10. Sh. Mohinder Singh Field Asstt.

Drivers:

1. Sh. Sukh Dev Road Roller Driver

2. Sh. Piar Chand Driver (w.e.f.30.05.2015)

Cattle Attendants & Beldars:

1. Cattle Attendants 6 Nos.

2. a. Beldars

b. Beldars & Cattle Attendants

21 Nos. (2 Nos. working in

other departments of the

University)

11+7+8(26Nos.)

(All Transferred to H.P. Govt.

on secondment basis)

3. Syce cum Rider 1 Nos.

Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education

1. Sh. Naresh Kumar Lab. Attendant

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