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ANNUAL REPORT

2012-2013

DGCN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES CSK HIMACHAL PRADESH KRISHI VISHVAVIDYALAYA

PALAMPUR (H.P.) - 176 062

27th th

27th ANNUAL REPORT

(2012-13)

Compiled and Edited by

Dr R Kumar, Prof. & Head

Dr M S Verma, Asstt. Prof.

DGCN College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

CSK HPKV, Palampur – 176 062 (H.P.) INDIA

Contents

Foreword .............................................................................................. i.

Resident instructions .............................................................................. 1

Animal Genetics and Breeding .............................................................. 6

Animal Nutrition ................................................................................ 15

Veterinary Anatomy ........................................................................... 20

Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry ................................................... 24

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension ......................................... 30

Veterinary Microbiology ...................................................................... 36

Veterinary Parasitology ....................................................................... 45

Veterinary Pathology .......................................................................... 49

Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology ................................................. 55

Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology ............................................... 59

Livestock Production and Management ................................................. 64

Livestock Products Technology ............................................................ 68

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology ........................................................... 71

Veterinary Medicine ........................................................................... 76

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics .................................................... 84

Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex ................................................... 90

Instructional Livestock Farm Complex ................................................... 93

Fisheries ........................................................................................... 97

Awards & Honours ................................................................................ 99

Annexure –I ....................................................................................... 100

Annexure –II ..................................................................................... 102

i

Foreword

I am highly delighted to present before you the 27th annual report of

the college, which provides a glimpse of the significant activities and achievements during the year 2012-13.

During the year, the college continued with its endeavor to provide quality professional education, pursue need-based research and undertake

farmer cum livestock owner centric extension activities. In the fulfillment of its mandate of teaching, research and extension through Veterinary Council

of India (VCI) enforced minimum standard of veterinary education, very well structured research programmes, externally funded research projects, the

college has been able to carve its niche in the overall development of livestock economy of Himachal Pradesh, besides contribution to train highly

technical personnel who can look after the livestock wealth. Under the extension front, technical support services in the form of

camps in remote, far flung tribal areas as well as rural areas of the state

were organized. These camps provided relief to livestock owners against various livestock diseases at their doorsteps as well as provided feed back to

the college scientists to reorient their research programs. The college clinics and its ambulatory services provided health coverage to the animals of the

state by serving as a referral center for the entire state through its modern diagnostic and treatment facilities.

The students of the college excelled in academics, sports and extracurricular activities at the university and inter varsity level competitions.

Students also bagged scholarships and fellowships at national level examinations for postgraduate studies.

Scientists of the college continued serving on the technical and editorial boards of various peer reviewed journals of national repute.

I would like to thank, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, CSK HPKV Palampur for his constant guidance and support in various projects/events undertaken in

the college. I sincerely express my deep sense of gratitude to CSK HPKV

administration, HP Government, Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Govt. of India for funding different research and extension activities in

college. I would like to appreciate the editorial board comprising Dr. R. Kumar and Dr. Madan Verma for their painstaking efforts in bringing out this

report. I am sure this document will be an important source of information for

researchers, extension personnel and policy makers engaged in livestock sector.

(Sanjeet Katoch)

Dean

ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013 1

Resident instructions

Dr. G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences was established in

1986 to generate 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. First batch was admitted for the B. V. Sc. & A. H. course in July, 1986. The college has been accredited by the ICAR and VCI. With a

total strength of 20 students in first batch the present strength of batch is of 60 students. The number of department rose from six at the time of

establishment of the college to 18 departments besides two services units in form of a Livestock Farm and Veterinary Clinic cum teaching

complex. A new state of the art Advanced Veterinary Multispecialty and Farmers’ Capacity Building Centre worth Rs.11.00 crores has

taken shape and is going to serve the farming community of state with

better infrastructure and facilities. The college was amongst the first institution in the country to adopt

the VCI regulation of minimum standards of Veterinary education for the award of B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree since the 1994-95 academic sessions.

Taking the lead again the modified VCI curriculum has been adopted since 2009 which comprises of 177 credit hours spread over 4 ½ years

followed by internship for six months. This has led to an improvement in the overall academic excellence of the students due to a modernized and

contemporary course curriculum and teaching methodology. The impact of the efforts of this institution is visible in the overall improvement in

the livestock health and economy of the state in particular and the country in general. Most of the departments are progressively getting

equipped with latest research gadgets for carrying out pioneering research activities as well as impacting specialized teaching research for

post graduation in various sectors of veterinary sciences. There is a

progressive increase in the students’ enrollment for the postgraduate studies in every department which beckons new era in specific research

and development aspects of animal health and management, besides creation of a specialized human resource pool for the country.

The faculty of the college is the backbone of the institution. 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

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences presently offers the following degree programme.

I. B.V.Sc & A.H. (5 years degree course) II. M.V.Sc (2 years programme) in 12 disciplines

III. PhD programme in 6 disciplines

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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 has 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. The six months compulsory internship programme is meant for

intensive practical training of students in management of veterinary hospitals, Semen Bank, A.I. centers, livestock farm, Poultry farms, rabbit

farms and fish farms. Students are imparted hand on practical training on farm animals and pet practice, livestock breeding, feed formulation

and feed and animal production technology. Students actively participated in rural clinical campus, conferences, seminars and mass

immunization programme for the animals organized by the university and government of Himachal Pradesh. Till date 638 B.V.Sc & A.H. students

have graduated from the college and are serving in the state animal

husbandry department, engaged in private practices, serving the Indian Army in its RVC wing, working in pharmaceutical /nutraceutical

companies and few of them are working as faculty and research scientists in reputed institutions in India and abroad. Presently 235

undergraduate and 79 M.V.Sc. and 8 PhD students are pursuing their studies in the college. The faculty members of the college have won

many national and international awards and are members /offices bearers of their respective professional societies at the National/

International level. The veterinary clinics, the service window of the college to the

livestock owners in particular and society in general is a nodal referral hospital of the state for the treatment of ailing animals. The clinic also

provides consultancy services to farmers on disease prevention and health management. The Ambulatory clinic facility of the college provides

services in local as well as for hilly tribal areas of the state. The

treatment of the animals at the clinic is done using diagnostic principles and testing facilities such as X-Ray, ultrasound, fluoroscope, endoscope,

laparoscope, blood and serum analysis, E.C.G, urine and milk test. The disease investigation center of the college is taking care of various

disease outbreaks, diseases monitoring and forecasting of the whole state. The epidemiology survey of diseases in various parts of the state

has rendered significant support to the State Animal Husbandry Department for providing the veterinary services in the various parts of

the state. The college has recently acquired a customized vehicle for disease investigations under RKVY.

The research conducted in different departments revealed numerous important findings and recommendations. The important ones are as:

The study was conducted on the acetabulum and obturator

foramen of the yak. The margin of the oval obturator foramen was

contributed mainly by ischium and some part by pubis. The


acetabulum was smaller and deeper. The ilium, ischium and pubis

contributed in the foramen of acetabulum. The acetabulum had articular and deeper non-articular area. The articular part

contributed by pubic bone was separated from the rest of the articular part contributed by ilium and ischium bones due to the

presence of caudo-medial acetabulum and cranio-medial notches. The morpho-metric and genetic characterization of native ‘Pahari’

cattle of HP revealed that the hill cattle are small to medium sized with short, strong legs, small face, straight or concave forehead,

black hooves, eyelids and muzzle, curved or straight horns with laterally outward orientation, short neck and long tail. Udder is

small, bowl shaped; teats are cylindrical with rounded tips. The hill cattle are uniform with few variations in morphological and

biometrical observations across the districts. Black (34.98%) was main colour followed by black brown (23.82%), brown (16.37%),

reddish & reddish brown (10.92%), black with white (10.67%) and

other mixed type (3.22%). Evaluation of production performance under field conditions revealed daily milk yield, peak yield and

lactation length of 1.46 ±0.14 kg, 2.40 ±0.15 kg and 10.25±0.96 months; age at first calving of 4.42±0.14 years and inter-calving

period of 1.25±0.07 years with relatively long reproductive life of up to 12 calving .

Molecular genetic characterization using microsatellite markers revealed all studied loci as polymorphic and informative with high

overall PIC value of 72%. The mean observed and effective alleles were 6.77±0.51 and 4.35±0.28, respectively. The observed and

expected heterozygosity was 0.87±0.03 and 0.76±0.01 suggesting random mating in hill cattle. Low population inbreeding estimates

(Fis=-0.15) indicated absence of inbreeding. High diversity and heterozygosity excess suggested that hill cattle are a large random

mating population with absence of genetic isolation between sub-

populations in sampling area. Under AICRP on Micronutrients Strategic supplementation of

limiting nutrients on growth response was investigated in crossbred calves. Results indicated that treatment of wheat straw did not

affect the growth of claves, but treatment of cakes of CGR increased the growth rate of animals. Therefore it could be

concluded that the protection of protein of cakes of concentrate feed increase the weight in gain and that treatment of wheat straw

had little affect in growth performance of animals. Serum Amyloid A appears to be biomarker proteins specifically

appearing in subclinical mastitis due to pathogenic infection in which somatic cell count was exceeded from a normal range.

Identified prevalent strains of Chlamydophila abortus and C. psittaci responsible for reproductive and respiratory infections of

ruminants and equines in Himachal Pradesh.


Identifications of fractions of seabuckthorn leaf extract possessing

antimicrobial activities. For the first time in India, post-vaccination dynamics of lymphocyte

subsets with saponified P. multocida vaccine were studied. In vivo antioxidant and immunomodulatory study on seabuckthorn

(Hippophae rhamnoides) fruit pulp and seed oil was carried out in male wistar rats to evaluate the antioxidant and immunomodulatory

action. Potassium dichromate was used to induce immunosuppression and oxidative stress. Results indicated that seabuckthorn pulp extract

has good in vivo antioxidant as well as immunomodulatory activity as compared to seed oil.

Study on the impact of the stocking density on growth performance of major carps revealed that the total number of species affected the

growth of fish though total weight was same. The best result was obtained in medium stocking density i.e. 15000 fingerlings per

hectare. The monthly gain in average weight was almost similar in

medium and low stocking density. The high stocking density (16000 fingerlings/hac) and low stocking density (14000 fingerlings/hac)

depicted comparatively less gain in weight. The monthly average weight was high in silver carp in low density may be due to less

number but the grass carp was high in high stocking density.

Students’ & Extra Curricular Activities 1. Academic Activities:

Students of the college once again excelled at the national level by securing top positions in the ICAR JRF 2013 organized by ASRB New

Delhi for admission to pursue post graduation in various subjects of veterinary and animal sciences in prestigious institutions across the

country. Following is the detail of the students who qualified the exams. It is notable to mention here that the students qualifying ICAR JRF holder

receive 12000 per month during the studies. S. No. Name Animal Science

(All India Rank) Veterinary Science

(All India Rank)

1 ANJALI RANA 6

2 AMIT SHARMA 16

3 MAYANK GAUTAM 22

4 PREETI MOR 26

5 VIJENDER SINGH 27

6 POONAM RATWAN 43

7 RITIKA GUPTA 51

8 MANJEET KUMAR 55

9 ANKAJ THAKUR 105

10 MUKESH BHATT 19

11 RAKESH KUMAR 2 (Reserved)

12 DEEPIKA BISHT 2 (ST)

13 MANOJ SHARMA 73

14 SHOBHA DHIMAN 6 (Reserved)

15 RAZIA SULTANA 10 (ST)


2. Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities:

Seven students participated in North Zone inter university football tournament held at Lovely professional university Jalandhar w.e.f.

27th Sept, 2012 to 3rd Oct, 2012. 12 (W) students participated in Inter College Volleyball matches of

CSKHPKV held on 9.9.2012 to 13.9.2012 and got position Runner-up.

5(W) students participated in Inter College Badminton matches of CSKHPKV held on 9.9.2012 to 13.9.2012 and got position Runner-

up. 5(W) students participated in Inter College Table –Tennis matches

of CSKHPKV held on 9.9.2012 to 13.9.2012 and got position Runner-up.

5(M) students participated in Inter College Table –Tennis matches of CSKHPKV held on 9.9.2012 to 13.9.2012 and got position

Winner.

Seven (M&W) students participated in Inter College Chess Competition of CSKHPKV held on 9.9.2012 to 13.9.2012.

Eight students participated in Inter College Power lifting Competition held on 9.9.2012 to 13.9.2012 in different category,

three students got 3rd position in 66kg, 74 kg and 83 kg category and two students got 1st position in 74 kg and 93 kg category.

Two students participated in All India Inter University Power lifting Championship held at M.M Sukhadia University Udaipur

(Rajasthan) from 21-23 February, 2013. Four students participated in 13th All India Inter Agricultural

Universities Youth Festival held at Jawahar Lal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur from 24-28 February in Debate, V-2010-04-

038 bagged 1st position in Debate Competition. Twelve (M&W) students participated in 14th All India Agricultural

Universities Sports and Games Meet, 2012-13 held at Karnataka

Vety., Animal & fisheries Sciences University w.e.f. 6-10 March, 2013.

3. NSS activities:

Students of DGCNCOVAS, CSKHPKV were actively involved in the NSS activities. A total number of 119 students get enrolled for NSS in the

year 2012-2013 out of which 37 were male students and 82 were girl students. Students took active participation in all the activities of NSS

including campus beautification, blood donation and celebration of all the important days. 34 Students of NSS unit of COVAS donated their blood in

the blood donation camp held at CSKHPKV, Palampur.


Animal Genetics and Breeding Introduction

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

Biostatistics) came in to existence as an independent department on July 1, 1991 with the division of then Department of Animal Production that

was created in 1986 with the establishment of College of Veterinary and

Animal Sciences. Prior to this, the activities concerning Animal Breeding and Genetics specialty including teaching, research on genetic

improvement of existing livestock resources and extension–related activities were being carried on under Department of Animal Production,

COVAS from 1986 and under Department of Animal Sciences, COA from 1975. Since inception, the Department is actively engaged in teaching,

research and extension education in specialization of Animal Genetics and Breeding. Apart from undergraduate teaching, the department has

postgraduate programmes since 1981 leading to M.Sc. / M.V.Sc. degrees in Animal Genetics and Breeding and Ph. D in Animal Breeding. Till date,

the department has produced 23 M.Sc. /M.V.Sc. students in Animal Breeding and Animal Genetics and Breeding and 4 Ph.D. in Animal

Breeding to meet the human resource requirements of the state. Currently, 2 students are pursuing M.V.Sc. in the department.

The department is actively involved in need- based research in

priority areas for genetic improvement of the existing livestock resources among cattle, sheep, goat, horses, rabbit and poultry in the state and to

formulate appropriate breeding strategies for their genetic improvement. The major research achievements have been Genetic evaluation of exotic

and crossbred 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. Till date, the department

has successfully completed 11 externally funded projects sponsored by different funding agencies, since 1988, with total financial outlay of Rs

189.16 lacs. Two externally funded AICRP on poultry and goat are

currently operational in the department with total outlay of Rs 311.27 lacs during XI plan and now extended for XII plan with budget provision

of 103.44 lacs during 2013-14.

2. TEACHING: During the year 2012-13, two courses (4+2 Cr. hrs) during 1st and

1 course (2+1 Cr. hrs) during 2nd semester were offered to undergraduate students of COVAS besides Entrepreneurship

Development programme (NC course). For postgraduate students 4


courses (8+3 Cr. hrs) were offered during first and 4 courses (8+2 Cr.

hrs) during second semester of the academic year 2012-13. The detail of undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered is as below:

A. Undergraduate Courses S. No.

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours

Instructors

1st Semester

1 AGB-111 Biostatistics and Computer Application

2+1 Drs. Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur & S

Katoch 2 AGB-211 Livestock and Poultry

Breeding

2+1 Drs. Y P Thakur,

Varun Sankhyan & S. Katoch

3 Entrepreneur

ship Programme

Broiler Production NC Dr Y P Thakur

2nd Semester 1 AGB-121 Principles of Animal

Genetics and Population

Genetics

2+1 Drs. Y P Thakur, Varun Sankhyan &

S. Katoch 2 Entrepreneurship

Programme

Broiler Production NC Dr Y P Thakur

B. Postgraduate Courses S. No.

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours

Instructors

1st Semester 1 AGB-602 Molecular Genetics in Animal

Breeding

2+1 Dr. Varun

Sankhyan & Dr. S. Katoch

2 AGB-603 Population & Quantitative Genetics in Animal Breeding

2+1 Dr. S. Katoch & Dr. Varun Sankhyan

3 AGB-606 Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources

2+0 Dr. Y. P. Thakur & Dr. S Katoch

4 AGB-607 Cattle and Buffalo Breeding 2+1 Dr Y P Thakur & Dr. P. K. Dogra

2nd Semester

1 AGB-604 Selection Methods and Breeding systems

3+1 Dr. Varun Sankhyan &

Dr. S. Katoch 2 AGB-608 Small Farm Animal Breeding 2+0 Dr Y P Thakur &

Dr. P. K. Dogra

3 AGB-609 Poultry Breeding 2+1 Dr. Y. P. Thakur & Dr. V Sankhyan

4 AGB-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. S. Katoch & Dr. Varun Sankhyan


3. RESEARCH:

A) POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH:

i) Ongoing Masters Programme: S.

No.

Name Admission No OGPA Title of Research Problem

1. Ashish Sharma

V2012-30-01 6.78 Microsatellite based molecular genetic characterization of Chegu pashmina goats.

2. Gurdeep Singh

V2012-30-02 7.52 Molecular genetic characterization of Gaddi breed

of western Himalayas using microsatellite markers.

B) POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH: SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS S. No.

Title of Research

problem

Salient Research Achievements

1 Characterization

of local indigenous hill

cattle of Himachal Pradesh (Student: Deepak

Verma

1. Morphologically, hill cattle can be defined as small to

medium sized cattle with short, strong legs, small face with straight or concave forehead, black

hooves, eyelids and muzzle, curved or straight horns with laterally outward orientation, short neck and long tail. Udder is small, bowl shaped; teats are

cylindrical with rounded tips. The hill cattle were observed uniform and homogenous with least

variations in morphological and biometrical observations across the districts.

2. Evaluation of production performance revealed daily

milk yield, peak milk yield and lactation length of 1.46 ±0.14 kg , 2.40 ±0.15 kg and 10.25±0.96

months; age at first calving of 4.42±0.14 years and average inter-calving period of 1.25±0.07 years with relatively long reproductive life of up to 12

calving . 3. High level of molecular variability observed in hill

cattle reflected high population diversity. 4. Genetic characterization using 18 microsatellite

markers revealed all loci as polymorphic in hill cattle. The studied population exhibited high genetic variability in the population. The high overall PIC

value (72%) suggested that these markers are highly informative for characterization of hill cattle.

C) RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: Both the AICRP projects on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit)

and goat improvement (Gaddi Field Unit).sanctioned during the XI plan period was extended for the XII plan period with budget allocation of Rs

73.17 lacs and 30.27 lacs respectively for the financial year 2013-14.


S. No.

Title of Project

P I

Funding Agency

Budget (In

lacs)

Year of

start.

Duration

1 AICRP on Poultry

Breeding (Rural Poultry unit).

Dr. S. Katoch

ICAR, PDP Hyderabad

193.27 (XI plan)

2009

2009-12 (Extended to

XII plan).

2 AICRP on goat improvement

(Gaddi Field Unit).

Dr. P. K. Dogra

ICAR, CIRG,

Makhdoom.

118.00 (XI plan)

2009 2009-12 (Extended to

XII plan).

D) Summary of research finding during the year

a. ICAR-045-43; ALL-INDIA COORDINATED RESEARCH PROJECT

(AICRP) ON POULTRY BREEDING (RURAL POULTRY):

Significant research achievements: Under ICAR–funded AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural poultry Unit), performance of F1 and F2 crosses

developed by crossing Desi cocks x Delham Red/ RIR hens was evaluated for production and suitability to backyard poultry production

system in the state. The achievements were: 1. 3881 F1 cross chicks of Native X DR were produced out of which

3428 chicks were supplied to farmers for performance evaluation at farmer’s level. 2326 F1 cross chicks of Native X RIR were

produced out of which 2103 chicks were distributed to farmers for performance evaluation at farmer’s level as well as farm. 2000

fertile eggs of parent stock Delham Red breed were procured from

CPDO, Chandigarh and hatched to use as parents to produce crossbred chicks for dissemination to farmers.

2. 965 F2 cross chicks of (Native x DR) X DR were produced and evaluated under farm conditions. 365 such chicks were distributed

to farmers also for field evaluation. 3. Hatchability and fertility: Out of 10883 eggs of different stocks

incubated, 8303 chicks were hatched. The overall fertility was 91.05% and hatchability as 76.16% on total egg set (TES) and

83.64 % on fertile egg set (FES) basis. The fertility of native germplasm was 89.53 and 77.04 on TES and 86.05 on FES basis,

The fertility of Dhalem Red was 91.47 and 77.54 on TES and 84.77 on FES basis, The fertility of DR (F1) was 91.20 and 75.46

on TES and 82.74 on FES basis, The fertility of DR (F2) was 91.04 and 75.51 on TES and 82.03 on FES basis


Table-: Hatchability and fertility of different poultry stocks: Strain Eggs

set Infertile

eggs

Fertility

(%)

Chicks

hatched

No. of dead

germ. weak-lings

No. good

chicks

Hatchability (%)

TES FES

Desi 2026 212 89.53 1566 5 1561 77.04 86.05

Delham Red

2089 178 91.47 1621 1 1620 77.54 84.77

Native X

DR (F1)

5298 466 91.20 4002 4 3998 75.46 82.74

F2 (Native

X DR) X DR

1470 117 92.04 1114 4 1110 75.51 82.03

Overall 10883 973 91.05 8303 14 8289 76.16 83.64

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 existing four field units in

different migratory routes were monitored. The salient findings were: 1. In 4 selected flocks comprising 921 goats, the population growth of

112.66 %, overall mortality of 6.07%, incidence of twin births of 23.86% and abortions rate of 9.34% was observed in selected

migratory flocks.

2. The overall least squares means for body weights at birth, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age were 2.91±0.03, 14.88±0.13, 19.32±0.20,

23.65±0.16 and 27.32±0.23 Kg., respectively with significant effects of sex of kid and field units ( due to different migratory

route/locations and availability of nutrients during grazing). 3. All goats in adopted flocks were provided health coverage and

strategic supplementary feeding of mineral mixture and concentrate feed.

4. 30 male kids (4-6 months age) purchased from selected units are being reared under standard management practices for distribution

to farmers as breeding inputs.

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 the revolving fund scheme maintains demonstration and teaching units of different type of

poultry breeds to meet the instructional requirements of the college. Since the start of AICRP on poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry unit), the

activities are carried on together as summarized below:

1. Poultry stock maintained: During the year, Desi birds, F1 crosses between Desi x DR and F2 crosses of DR x (Desi x DR) were maintained.


The initial stock strength of 1143 birds increased to 2335 birds by the end of year through hatching and procurement of new stock. The overall

mortality during the year was 15.67% and 743 birds were sold.

Table: 1. Details of different poultry stocks maintained during the year Stock / strain Opening

Balance Added

(hatched/

procured )

Total Disposal Closing Balance Mortality Sale

Local Desi

birds

588 762 1350 272

(20.15%)

448 630

Desi x DR F1 cross

367 1706 2073 275 (13.27%)

228 1570

DR x ( Desi x DR) F2 cross

188 39 227 25 (11.01%)

67 135

Total 1143 2507 3650 572 (15.67%)

743 2335

2. Egg production and chick hatching: During the year a total of 50154 eggs were produced out of which 39696 eggs were sold as table

eggs and 9724 eggs were used for hatching

Table: 2. Details of egg production from different poultry stocks during the year Stock/ strain

Opening Balance

Production

Total Disposal Closing Balance Sale Hatch

ing Discarded

Research

Total

Local

Desi birds

284 12947 13231 11631 1305 116 12 13064 167

Desi x DR F1 cross

258 27238 27496 20301 6540 228 12 27081 415

DR x ( Desi x DR) F2 cross

---- 9969 9969 7764 1879 128 12 9783 186

Total 542 50154 50696 39696 9724 472 36 49928 768

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

products during the year was Rs 4,24,794.00. A sum of Rs 43000/ only was contributed from revolving fund to the university. The closing

balance was Rs 218061.23 against the opening balance of Rs. 173260.23 on 1.7.2012.

E. PUBLICATIONS:

During this period, the department published one review article

and 5 research papers different in scientific journals, 4 research papers


were presented in different conf. / symposia etc. and 9 papers were

submitted/ communicated for publication as below : 1. Varun Sankhyan, Sanjeet Katoch, Y P Thakur and Rakesh Thakur

(2013). Rural poultry production; Status and the headway options for betterment in Himachal Pradesh: An overview. Himachal

Veterinary Journal 6(1): 17-27. 2. Loopamudra Sarma, Katoch S, Thakur Y P and Sankhyan Varun

(2012). Non-genetic factors affecting annual wool yields in German Angora rabbits. Himachal J of Agri. Res. 38(1): 64-66

3. Shekhar, C and Kailla, O P (2012): Analysis of milk production efficiency of Jersey crossbred herd. Indian Vet. J. 89(9): 135-137.

4. Shekhar, C and Kailla, O P (2012): First lactation traits in Jersey X Red Sindhi crossbred in sub-temperate conditions of Himachal

Pradesh. Indian Vet J. 89(11): 42-43 5. Krishanender Dinesh, Y.P. Thakur and S. Katoch (2013).Heritability

Estimates for First Lactation, Longevity, Life time Performance and

Lifetime Production Efficiency traits in Jersey Cattle. Indian Journal of Dairy Science 66 (3) : 45-48

A. Research Papers submitted for publication :

1. Krishanender Dinesh, Y.P. Thakur, S. Katoch and Varun Sankhyan (2013). Genetic and phenotypic correlations among first lactation

and lifetime performance traits in Jersey cows. Indian J. Dairy Sci. 2. Nishant Verma, Y.P. Thakur, S. Katoch and Varun Sankhyan

(2013).Prediction of complete lactation milk yield from part lactations in Red Sindhi x Jersey crossbred cows. Himachal J.

Agricultural Research. 3. B. Pal, Y. P. Thakur and Vipin Katoch (2013). An Outbreak of

contagious ecthyma and its treatment in Chegu pashmina goats. Indian J. Vet. Medicine.

4. Nishant Verma1, Y.P Thakur, S. Katoch and Varun Sankhyan

(2013). Genetic parameters of part lactation milk yields and their efficacy in prediction of complete lactation yield in Red Sindhi x

Jersey crossbred cows. Indian J. Animal Research. 5. Nishant Verma, Y. P. Thakur, S. Katoch, and Varun Sankhyan

(2013). Effect of Genetic and non-genetic factors on cumulative part and complete lactation milk yield in Red Sindhi x Jersey

crossbred cows. Indian Vet. J. 6. Reen, J.K., Sankhyan, V., Katoch S and Y.P Thakur (2013).

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

Pradesh, India. Poultry Science J. 7. Sankhyan, V., Katoch S and Thakur Y.P (2013). Factors affecting

fertility, hatchability and chick survivability in sub temperate region of HP, India. Indian Veterinary J.


8. Sankhyan, V., Katoch S and Thakur Y.P (2013). Performance of

indigenous chicken of Himachal Pradesh under intensive system of rearing. Indian Veterinary J.

9. Nishant Verma, Y.P Thakur, S.Katoch, and Varun Sankhyan (2013). Effect of genetic and non-genetic factors on production

efficiency traits of Red Sindhi x Jersey crossbred cows maintained under sub-temperate Indian conditions. Indian J. Dairy Sci.

B. Papers presented in conf. / symposium etc.

1. V Sankhyan, S Katoch, YP Thakur, R Thakur, PK Dogra, S Patial, N Bhardwaj (2012). Review of poultry production system particularly

with reference to backyard poultry production system of North western Temperate Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. In

proceedings of National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present Situation, Challenges, Remedies and Road Map on 4-5th August,

2012 at CSKHPKV Palampur.

2. V Sankhyan, S Katoch, Y P Thakur and R Thakur (2012). Comparative Performance of Vanaraja and Native Chicken of

Himachal Pradesh under intensive system of Management”. In proceedings of National Symposium on improvement of livestock

productivity through Conventional breeding and Emerging Technologies in changing Global Scenario- Challenges Prospects

and Retrospect and National Symposium of Indian Society of Animal Genetics & Breeding 22- 23 November 2012 at Hyderabad.

3. V Sankhyan, S Katoch, P. K Dogra, Y.P Thakur, R Thakur and S Patial (2012). “Characteristics of rural poultry farming in north

western temperature Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh” In proceedings of IPSACON-2012 (XXIX Annual Conference and

National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science Association) held from 5th to 7th December 2012 at Project Directorate on Poultry,

Hyderabad.

4. V Sankhyan, S Katoch, P. K Dogra, Y.P Thakur, R Thakur and N Bhardwaj.(2012) .Non-Genetic Factors Affecting Fertility,

Hatchability and Chick Survivability in sub temperate Palampur Region of Himachal Pradesh” In proceedings of IPSACON-2012

(XXIX Annual Conference and National Symposium of Indian Poultry Science Association) 5th to 7th December 2012 at

Hyderabad.

4. EXTENSION: Four lectures were delivered and three practical demonstration /

exposure visits conducted by the departmental faculty in different farmer’s training programmes as resource personnel as per details

below:


a. Trainings/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions: S. N.

Name of programme Period No. of

lecture

No. of trainee

s

Teachers

From To

As instructor/Resource person:

1 3 day institutional training to the farmer’s under integrated

watershed management project IWMP, Dharampur Block, Mandi

district ( H P )

11.09. 12

13.09.12

2 15 Dr Y P Thakur,

Dr Varun Sankhyan

2 3 day institutional training to the farmer’s under integrated

watershed management project IWMP, Dharampur Block, Mandi

district ( H P ) on Poultry.

16.10. 12

18.10.12

1+1 20 Dr Y P Thakur

3 3 day training on dairy farming to the farmers of Bilaspur

district under ATMA project.

27.12.12

29.12.12

1+1 20 Dr Y P Thakur,

Dr Varun Sankhyan

4 Training to farmers of Chamba district under Animal Biodiversity conservation and

sustainable rural livelihood (GEF- funded project NAIP

1005-44)

13.03.13

14.03.13

1 30 Dr Y P Thakur

Radio talk/ TV Telecast: 1. Dr Varun Sankhyan Asstt. Prof. participated in live phone in

programme on Doordarshan Shimla on “Rural Poultry Farming in Himachal Pradesh” on Nov. 26, 2012

2. A field based programme on “Backyard Poultry Farming in

Himachal Pradesh” by the department was telecast on Dec. 4, 2012 from Doordarshan Shimla in Krishi Darshan programme.

Other extension outreach activities: 1. 82 rural backyard poultry units (12 General, 16OBC, 35 ST, 19 SC

based) including 29 women based units were established in Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Mandi

districts. 2. 6169 chicks of different stocks/ crosses were supplied to these

farmers for rearing and performance evaluation under backyard poultry production system out of which 690 chicks were supplied to

tribal farmers of Kinnaur district. 3. 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.


4. 5 adopted Gaddi goat flocks were provided health control measures

(vaccination, treatment, deworming) during migration. 5. 9 improver bucks with higher growth were supplied to goat rearers

as breeding input. 6. All adopted Gaddi goat flocks were provided health control

measures (vaccination, treatment, deworming) during migration.

5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.

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

S. No.

Date Title Name of Participants

1. Sept.8-9,2012 Annual review meeting of the AICRP on poultry Breeding held

at MPUAT, Udaipur

Dr S Katoch

2 Dec.5-7,2012

XXIX Annual Conference cum

National Symposium of the Indian Poultry Science Association held at PDP,

Hyderabad.

Dr Varun Sankhyan

3 March, 5-25,

2013 National training on “Molecular

Genetics data generation , analysis and Utilization in Animal Breeding at CAS (AGB) ,

NDRI, Karnal

Dr Varun Sankhyan

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Teaching The details of the courses offered by the faculty members during

the first and second semesters of 2012-13 are as under:

Undergraduate Courses: First Semester S. No. Course

No. Course Title Credit

hours Instructor (s)

1. ANN-111 Principles of Animal Nutrition and feed technology

2+1 Dr. Daisy Rani, Dr. Arun Sharma

2 ANN-211

Applied Nutrition – II (Non- ruminants, Poultry and

Laboratory animals)

2+1 Dr. Daisy Wadhwa Dr. Arun Sharma &

Dr. Shivani Katoch 3 ---- Entrepreneurial training 0+2 Dr. Arun Sharma

Postgraduate Courses: 1. ANN-601 Animal Nutrition Energy and

protein

3+0

Dr.(Mrs) Daisy

Wadhwa Dr. V.K. Sharma

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


3. ANN-604 Feed conservation, Storage &

quality control

2+2 Dr. Arun Sharma

Dr. V.K. Sharma 4. ANN-606 Non ruminants Nutrition 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch

5 ANN-692 Special problem in M.V.Sc 0+1 Dr. Daisy Wadhwa

Undergraduate Courses: Second Semester 1. ANN-121 Applied Nutrition –I (ruminants ) 2+1 Dr. Daisy Wadhwa

Dr. Arun Sharma

Postgraduate Courses: 1. ANN-605 Ruminants nutrition 2+1 Dr. V.K. Sharma

2. ANN-607 Nutrition of companion/laboratory, wild and

zoo animals

2+1 Dr. (Mrs.)Daisy Wadhwa

3 ANN-609 Non conventional feed stuff and toxic

constituents/antimetabolites in animal feedstuffs.

2+1 Dr. Arun Sharma

4. ANN-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. V.K. Sharma 5. ANN-699 Master’s Research 1-18 Dr. V.K. Sharma

Dr. Arun Sharma

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMME: M. V. Sc. students enrolled for their Master’s program

1. Musrat Mushtaq (V-2012-30-005) “Effect of dietary replacement of protein with Seabuckthorn products

alone and in combination on the performance of broilers birds”. 2. Kuber Sharma (V-2012-30-003) “Evaluation of biological

performance of broilers fed Azolla (Azolla pinnata) in feed. Students who have completed their degrees:

1. Name : Dr. Aminullah Sahel (V-2010-30-22) Comparative evaluation of Seabuckthorn leaves and cake fed as mesh

and pelleted feed for broiler production.

Salient finding: The body weight gain of the broilers was found to be significantly

(P<0.05) higher at all the level of inclusion of SBT leaves and cake in the pelleted feed as compared to the mash form of feed up to 12 and 40 per

cent level of replacement of conventional ration CP with leaves and cake respectively.

4. PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH SCHEMES:

4.1 NAIP Project (NAIP-1003-44): Title of the project: Development of different animal feed products

from Seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.) for efficient production. Salient Achievements

1. The concentrate feed (CGR) crude protein of the growing calves can be replaced with the crude protein of the Seabuckthorn


leaves up to 75 per cent levels without any ill effect on the nutrient

utilization and growth of the calves. 2. The broiler ration feed crude protein can be replaced with the crude

protein of Seabuckthorn leaves up to 9 per cent level without any effect on poultry broiler production.

3. The broiler ration feed crude protein can be replaced with the crude protein of Seabuckthorn cake up to 30 per cent level without any

effect on poultry broiler production. 4. The concentrate feed (Milk Ration) protein crude protein in the

milch animals can be replaced with the crude protein of Seabuckthorn leaves up to 80 per cent level without any effect on

the milk production.

4.2 Name of project: Evaluation of Malori (Rumax hastatus) in Poultry Production.

Salient Achievements

1. Feeding Malori leaves to broilers up to 10% in feed significantly increases weight gain by 16.87% in broilers

2. Feeding Malori leaves to broilers up to 10 % in feed significantly improves FCR (by 17.95 % ) in Broilers

3. Feeding Malori leaves to broilers up to 10 % in feed increases the profit earned in broilers rearing.

4.3 Research publications Paper publications:

S. No.

Name Title Name of Journal

1. Wadhwa, D., Kumari, M., Sharma, V.K. and Sharma,

Arun. 2013.

Dietary effect of supplementation of Streptococci strains isolated from different sources in commercial

broilers (manuscript No. 552).

Accepted for publication in Indian Journal of

Animal Nutrition, NDRI, Karnal, vide

office letter No. 1777, dated

18.6.2013 2 Kumari, M.,

Wadhwa, D. and

Sharma, V.K. 2012.

Effect of amla (Emlica officinalis) pomace feeding on biological

performance of commercial broilers.

The Indian journal of Animal

Nutrition.

3. Saurabh Chawla, Shivani Katoch, K.S. Sharma and V.K.

Sharma (2013)

Biological response of broiler supplemented with varying dose of direct fed direct microbes.

Veterinary World, 6(8):521-524

4 V.K. Sharma et. al.

(2013)

Brochure of “Achievements of NAIP

Project June, 2008-March,2013”

NAIP Project, “A

value chain on seabuckthorn”.

5 V.K. Sharma et. al. (2013)

Booklet on Charma (Seabuckthorn) Ka Vigyanik Bhidhi

NAIP Project, “A value chain on


se bagh lagana:1-48, 2013 seabuckthorn”.

6. Arun Sharma,V.K. Sharma, and Daisy

Rani

A case study for incorporation in compedium prepared during

National Go-Vigyan seminar at CSKHPKV, Palampur

Chapters in books: Himalayan

cow(native cow)

7 Arun Sharma. 2012 Pashmina bakrio me khaniz ka

mahatav

Pamphlet of NAIP

project.

4.4 List of Research papers presented: S. No. Name Paper title Conference Name

1. K.B. Sharma, R. Kumar, D. Wadhwa and

Anup Kumar. (2012).

Strategic macronutrient supplementation in lactating medium yielding cows.

Presented at XXI Annual conference and national

symposium on ‘Physiological research in changing environment scenario for

sustainable livestock and poultry production’.

Vanbadhu College of Veterinary sciences and Animal Husbandry Navsari

Agriculture University Navsari, Gujarat w.e.f. 6-8th

Nov. 2012.

2. Arun Sharma, V.K Sharma,

Daisy Rani, (2012)

Oral presentation of Paper: A case study of Indigenous

cow of high mountains.

In National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: present

situation, Challenges, remedies and road Map 4-5th August 2012 at

CSKHPKV, Palampur

3 H. Hassanuzzaman, V.K. Sharma and

N. Kumar (2013)

Effect of replacement of crude protein by sea buckthorn cake in feed of

layer chickens

8th International Poultry show and Seminar, WPSA-BB, Bangladesh 28,

February-02 March, 2013.

4.5 Workshops, Conferences and technical meetings attended

by faculty members: Sr. No Workshop/ Conference Name of the teacher

1. 8th International Poultry show and Seminar, WPSA-BB, Bangladesh 28, February-02 March, 2013.

Dr. V.K. Sharma

5. Revolving fund scheme: Objectives of the scheme

i) To facilitate the supply of standard quality feed products like mineral mixture, URO-MOL-MIN bricks, complete feed block, milk

ration, calf ration, milk replacer, poultry mashes, rabbit mash, lab animal feeds and dog biscuits etc. on economical rates.

ii) To provide practical training to the progressive farmers of the state for manufacturing above referred high quality feed products

at their own premises.


iii) To demonstrate the economical and scientific poultry and Angora

rabbit production and establishment of the promising silvi-herbage system.

iv) To develop infrastructure in the department out of the funds generated.

v) To provide technical knowhow for the establishment of feed units for preparing cattle feeds, UMB and mineral mixture etc. to the

private industry people. vi) To provide the funds for the PhD /PG/UG students research &

teaching facility.

c) Progress made in revolving fund (Rs.): 1 Opening balance: 58,28,430

2. Receipt during the year: 2,22,69,538 3. Expenditure: 2,74,73,756

4. Balance: 6,24,205

5. Amount deposited to the university & paid for electricity bills: 46,23,420

6. Amount deposit in the shape of FD 82,00,000

6. Extension activities: a) Extension lectures delivered and demonstrations conducted

S.

No.

Name of the programme Topic Organizer

1. Management of Integrated Farming systems for

improving livelihood of hill farmers

Production of low cost feed

materials for livestock to

sustain integrated farming system

(13.10.2012)

Management Training Courses

(MTCs) for agricultural

Officers of State deptt. of

Agriculture

2. One day district training programme

Balanced animal feed preparation

(18.12.2012) Of Lambagaon

village

One day district training

programme on Animal Health

Management 3. One day district training

programme

Silage making

and cattle management(22.

12.2012) of Baijnath

One day district

training programme on

Animal Health Management


Veterinary Anatomy Introduction

The Department of Veterinary Anatomy was created along with the starting of the college in 1986. The Masters Programme (M.V.Sc) was

started in 1992-93 and six (6) students completed their M.V.Sc. degree. Doctoral programme was also started in the 2nd Semester of 2003-04

and two (2) students completed their Ph.D. degree. The department has

many facilities like trinocular microscope with digital photographic assembly, cryostat, CCTV, LCD projector and digital camera and all the

instruments required for gross, histological and embryological research (like cadaver injector, bone-cutting machine, deep fridge, microtome,

incubator etc.). The department completed two research projects (one of one year

duration on wound healing properties of two herbal drugs in 1992 and another ICAR Adhoc Project on “Effect of the season on the male genital

system and pineal gland of Gaddi sheep and Gaddi goat” during 2003-2006). Dr. R. L. Bhardwaj and Dr. Rajesh Rajput have also worked as

Co-PI’s in the project entitled, “Characterization and conservation of local indigenous hill cattle of Himachal Pradesh”.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Undergraduate Courses:

Semester I S.

No.

Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1 VAN-111 Vety. Gross Anatomy –I (Osteology, Arthrology & Biomechanics)

1+2 Dr. Virender Pathak Dr. Rajesh Rajput Dr. R. L. Bhardwaj

2

3.

VAN-211

--

Histology & Embryology

Equine study circle

2+2

1+0 (NC)

Dr. Rajesh Rajput Dr. R. L. Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Semester II S. No.

Course No.

Course Title Credit Hours

Instructors

1 VAN-121 Vety. Gross Anatomy-II (Myology, Neurology,

Angiology & Aesthesiology)

2+2 Dr. R. L. Bhardwaj Dr. Rajesh Rajput

2 VAN-221 Veterinary Splanchnology &

Applied Anatomy 1+1 Dr. Rajesh Rajput

Dr. R. L. Bhardwaj

3. Equine study circle 1+0 (NC)

Dr Rajesh Rajput


Postgraduate Courses

M.V.Sc Semester- I S.

No.

Course

Course Title Credit

Hrs

Instructors

1. VAN-606 General Histology and Ultra structure

3+1 R. L. Bhardwaj Rajesh Rajput

2. VAN-607 Systemic Histology and Ultra

structure

3+1 Rajesh Rajput

R. L. Bhardwaj

M.V.Sc Semester –II Sr. No.

Course No.


Instructors

1. VAN-602 Comparative Splanchnology 2+2 Dr. R. L. Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajesh Rajput 2. VAN-604 Gross Anatomical Techniques 0+2 Dr. R. L.

Bhardwaj Dr. Rajesh Rajput

3. VAN-608 Developmental Anatomy 3+1 Dr. R. L.

Bhardwaj Dr. Rajesh Rajput

4. VAN-691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Rajesh Rajput.

PhD First semester S.

No.

Course

Course Title Credit Hrs Instructors

1. VAN-701 Myology, Angiology,

Neurology and aesthesiology of Equine,

Canine and Porcine

0+3 R. L. Bhardwaj

Rajesh Rajput

2. VAN-703 Avian Anatomy 1+2 Rajesh Rajput R. L. Bhardwaj

3. VAN-705 Endocrine Anatomy 2+1 -do- 4. VAN-791 Doctoral Seminar 1+0 Dr Rajesh

Rajput 5. VAN-799 Doctoral Research

RESEARCH

Postgraduate Research On Going Masters Programme

Sr. No

Name Admission No.

OGPA Title of Research Problem

1 Dr. Shabir Ahmad Malik

V-2012-30-020

- Anatomical studies on oesophagus and

stomach of Gaddi sheep.


On Going Doctoral Programme: Three Ph D students are in the

Department

Summary of research finding during the year

Gross anatomical and biometrical studies were conducted on the testes and epididymis of Hill horse. Testes were nearly ovoid. The right

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

voluminous than the left one. Head of the left epididymis was longer and

wider but thinner and lighter than the right one. Body of the right epididymis was longer and wider at proximal, middle and distal parts

than the left one where as the later was thicker at proximal and middle parts but thinner at distal parts. Tail of the right epididymis was longer,

wider and thicker than the left epididymis. Blood biochemical and enzyme profile i.e. total proteins, albumin,

cholesterol, glucose, creatinine, triglycerides, total bilirubin and BUN was 8.54 ± 0.44 g/dl, 3.09 ± 0.10 g/dl, 98.84 ± 10.27 mg/dl, 76.21 ± 4.58

mg/dl, 1.17 ± 0.08 mg/dl, 116.09 ± 6.49 mg/dl, 0.71 ± 0.08 mg/dl and 55.55 ± 5.34 mg/dl respectively. The concentration of enzymes AST, ALT

and LDH in blood plasma of Hill horses was 234.5 ± 14.15 u/l, 41.92 ± 4.03 u/l and 317.86 ± 38.19 u/l respectively.

The plasma macro and micro minerals i.e. calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, cobalt, zinc and manganese were estimated by atomic

absorption spectrophotometer and chloride and inorganic phosphorus

were estimated on photometer 5010 and using Autopak kits. Plasma sodium and potassium were estimated by flame photometer. The

average concentration of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, cobalt, zinc, manganese, chloride, phosphorus, sodium and potassium were 10.59 ±

4.09 mg/dl, 1.42 ± 0.72 mg/dl, 2.41 ± 0.39 mg/l, 1.34 ± 0.10 mg/l, 0.16 ± 0.007 mg/l, 1.40 ± 0.17 mg/l, 0.027 ± 0.003 mg/l, 92.83 ±

1.82 mEq/l, 4.81 ± 0.06 mg/dl, 134.82 ± 2.12 mEq/l and 3.37 ± 0.16 mEq/l respectively.

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

1 Parul Shukla V-40-12-001

_

Study on prenatal

development of testes and epididymis in Gaddi

sheep. 2 Raheeqa Razvi V-40-12-002

_ Study on prenatal

development of liver in Gaddi Sheep

3 Virender Pathak V-40-12-003 _ Gross, histological

and histochemical studies on the

respiratory system of Gaddi sheep.


Blood biochemical and enzyme profile of hill horses was

investigated. The concentration of blood biochemical - total proteins, albumin, cholesterol, glucose, creatinine, triglycerides, total bilirubin and

BUN was 8.54 ± 0.44 g/dl, 3.09 ± 0.10 g/dl, 98.84 ± 10.27 mg/dl, 76.21 ± 4.58 mg/dl, 1.17 ± 0.08 mg/dl, 116.09 ± 6.49 mg/dl, 0.71 ±

0.08 mg/dl and 55.55 ± 5.34 mg/dl respectively. The concentration of enzymes AST, ALT and LDH in blood plasma of Hill horses was 234.5 ±

14.15 u/l, 41.92 ± 4.03 u/l and 317.86 ± 38.19 u/l respectively. The study was conducted on the acetabulum and obturator

foramen of the yak. The margin of the oval obturator foramen was contributed mainly by ischium and some part by pubis. The acetabulum

was smaller and deeper. The ilium, ischium and pubis contributed in the foramen of acetabulum. The acetabulum had articular and deeper non-

articular area. The articular part contributed by pubic bone was separated from the rest of the articular part contributed by ilium and

ischium bones due to the presence of caudo-medial acetabulum and

cranio-medial notches.

6. Scientific Publications and Presentations 1. Parul Shukla, R. L. Bhardwaj and Rajesh Rajput .2013.gross

Anatomy and Biometry of testis and Epididymis of Hill horses. Himachal Veterinary journal (6):132-38.

2. Rajput, Rajesh and Bhardwaj R L.2013. Morphometrical Studies on the Acetabulum and Obturator Foramen of Yak (Bos grunniens).

Himachal Veterinary journal (6):139-41. 3. Parul Shukla, R. L. Bhardwaj, Rajesh Rajput and Kumar R.2013.

Blood profile of Macro and Micro Minerals of Hill horses. Himachal Veterinary journal (6):163-67.

4. Parul Shukla, R. L. Bhardwaj, Rajesh Rajput and Kumar R.2013.Blood biochemical and enzyme profile of Hill Horses.

Himachal Veterinary journal (6):168-173. 5. Pathak Virender, Rajput Rajesh, Bhardwaj, R.L. and Mandial, R.K.

Preliminary histomorphological studies on the wool follicle and skin of Chegu goat. Submitted to Indian Journal of Animal Sciences.

6. Pathak, V; Bhardwaj R. L. and Rajput Rajesh. Some Morphometric and histological observations o the testis of mule and donkey of Himalayan

region. Submitted to Indian Journal of Animal Sciences.


Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry Introduction

The Department of Veterinary Physiology came into existence in 1986 as a constituent department of the college. The primary mandate of

the department is to impart training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of veterinary physiology, besides research in frontier

areas and extension education. Since 1992-1993 Master’s programme is

in operation in the department and Doctorate programme was 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 two research projects viz. AICRP on

"Improvement of feed resources and nutrient utilization for raising animal production" and DBT project on “Identification of acute phase

proteins as biomarkers in sub-clinical bovine mastitis” are in operation in the department, besides recently Department has been sanction one

RKVY project on “ Augmenting diagnostic facilities for capacity building

for effecting diseases diagnosis in state of Himachal Pradesh” with outlay of Rs. 17.17 lakhs for the year 2013-14.

Department has established modern laboratory for analysis of macro and micro minerals and blood biochemical. Department is carrying

out extension activities not only during Kisan Mela and Vet Fair but is also carrying out research trials at field level and is in regular touch with

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

TEACHING

Undergraduate Courses Semester I S.

No.

Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

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

Dr. K. B Sharma 2. VPB-112 General Veterianry

Biocehmistry

1+1 Dr. Naresh Kumar

Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari

3. VPY-211 Vety. Physiology - III 2+1 Dr KB Sharma

Dr. R Kumar 4. VBC-411 Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry 1+1 Dr. Geetanjali Singh

5. VLD-411 (Old

Course)

Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry & Lab

Diagnosis (Biochem,



Patho) 6. VLD- 511 Vety. Lab diagnosis II

(Biochem. Patho. Micro &

Para)

0+2 Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari

7. ORT – 111 Orientation 1 + 0

(NC)

Dr R Kumar

8. Study Circle 0 +2

(NC)

Dr K B Sharma

Semester II S. No.

Course No.


Instructors

1. VPB-121 Vety. Physiology - II 2+1

Dr. R Kumar

Dr K B Sharma

2. VPB-122 Vety Intermediary Metabolism 2+1

Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari

Dr. Naresh Kumar

3. VPB-221 Vety. Physiology-III 3+1 Dr K B Sharma Dr R Kumar

4. VPB-321 Animal Biotechnology (Bioch. Gynae. & Micro.)

2+1 Dr. Geetanjali Singh

5. VLD-421 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry

& Lab Diagnosis (Biochem, Patho, Micro., & Pharma)

0+1 Dr Geetanjali

Singh

6. VLD-421

(Old Course)

Veterinary Lab. Diagnosis

(Biochem, Patho, Micro., & Para)

0+2 Dr. Ashutosh

Tiwari

7. Study Circle 0 + 2 Dr K B Sharma


Semester I S No Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours Instructors

1. VPY- 601 Physiology of Digestion

2+1 Dr KB Sharma Dr R Kumar

2. VPY- 604 Hematology 2+1 Dr R Kumar 3. VPY- 613 Physiology of growth 1+1 Dr KB Sharma

Dr R Kumar 4. VPY – 691 Masters’ Seminar 1 + 0 Dr R Kumar 5. VBC – 605 Enzyme catalysis,

Kinetics, inhibition & regulation

2 + 0 Dr. Naresh Kumar

6. VBC – 691 Masters’ Seminar 1 + 0 Dr. Naresh Kumar


Semester II S. No. Course


Hours Instructors

1. VPY- 601 Digestive Physiology 2+1 Dr R Kumar 2

3

VPY- 641

VPY-651

Physiology of

Minerals Vitamins Environmental

Physiology

2+1

2+1

Dr R Kumar &

Dr K B Sharma Dr KB Sharma

4. VBC – 603 Application of genomics &

proteomics in molecular Biology

2+0 Dr. Geetanjali Singh

5. VBC – 611 Biochemical Basics of diseases in domestic animals


RESEARCH Postgraduate Research: Ongoing master’s Programme

a) Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. No.

Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements

1. Studies on supplementation of area specific mineral mixture in

postpartum anestrous cow

In progress

b) Research Projects in Progress S.

No.

Title of Project Funding

Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1. AICRP on "Improvement

of feed resources and nutrient utilization for

raising animal production"

ICAR 14.07

Lakhs

1-04-

2004 XIth Five

year plan

2. DBT project

“Identification of acute phase proteins as

biomarkers in sub-clinical bovine mastitis.

DBT,

Ministry of Science and

Technology, Govt. of India

30.09

Lakhs

2011

3 years

S. No Name Admission No


1. Dr. Sonali Jana

V-2011-30-001

8.4/10 Studies on supplementation of area

specific mineral mixture in postpartum anestrous

cow


c) Summary of research findings

1. AICRP research project on “Improvement of feed resources and nutrient utilization for raising animal production.”

Strategic supplementation of limiting nutrients on growth response was investigated in crossbred calves. An experiment was conducted on

Jersey cross bred calves with average body weight 83.5 Kg. The animals were offered wheat straw based feeds. The concentrate feed was

formulated by using GNC, MC and DORB. The trial was conducted for a period of 75 days and body weight, hemoglobin, blood glucose, NH3

nitrogen and total volatile fatty acid were recorded at 15 days interval. A digestibility trial was also conducted for calculation of digestibility

coefficient of dry matter, crude protein, CF, NFE and EE and nitrogen retention during last 5 days of growth by total collection methods. The

wheat straw fed was treated by urea and molasses@2 and 10% respectively. It was also supplemented with mineral mixture, Vitamin

AD3 and common salt. The CGR was treated with formaldehyde @

1.2g/100g C.P. The dry matter intake of Group-I and Group-III was high compared to Group-II and Group-IV and digestibility of DM was higher in

Group-III and Group-IV. Blood glucose level was the highest in Group-III and lowest in Group-IV. NH3 nitrogen was the lowest in group-IV and

high in Group-I and TVFA were lowest in Group-I, intermediate in Group-II and Group-III and the highest in Group-I. Hb was lowest in Group-I

and the high in Group-III. Overall perusal of data suggested that, NH3 and TVFA in Group-IV

suggested a higher microbial protein synthesis. Comparable Gain in weight of calves of this group despite much lower DMI (dry matter

intake) (i.e. 3.15 versus 5.42 and 5.95) could be attributed to higher microbial protein synthesis as well as provision of protected protein to

animals of this group. There was very little difference in gain in weight between Group-I & Group-II and Group-III & Group-IV. The highest gain

in weight was recorded in Group-III and Group-IV. This indicated that

treatment of wheat straw did not affect the growth of claves, but treatment of cakes of CGR increased the growth rate of animals.

Therefore it could be concluded that the protection of protein of cakes of concentrate feed increase the weight in gain and that treatment of wheat

straw had little effect in growth performance of animals.

2. DBT project on ‘Identification of acute phase proteins as biomarkers in sub-clinical bovine mastitis’

The suitability of SAA as specific intra-mammary biomarker appearing in subclinical mastitis was ascertained in this study. It was

found that presence of SAA transcript in the milk was associated with the presence of pathogenic bacteria and increased somatic cell count.

However, significant SAA transcript and protein were not found in the milk of cows (having low SCC) despite suffering from a number of

systemic inflammatory diseases investigated in this study, thus making

SAA as intramammary-specific biomarker in subclinical bovine mastitis.


Total RNA was isolated from subclinical mastitis milk, milk of diseased

cows and normal healthy cows. Corresponding cDNA was prepared for each 100 ng of RNA. Then, expression of SAA was checked by reverse

transcription and was found to be higher in subclinical milk as compared to normal healthy milk. The expression of SAA in cows suffering from

non mastitic diseases was comparable to healthy milk, thus making SAA as specific intramammary marker. The same was verified with 2

dimensional gel electrophoresis, MALDI TOFF and ELISA. Results indicated that Serum Amyloid A appears to be biomarker

proteins specifically appearing in subclinical mastitis due to pathogenic infection in which somatic cell count was exceeded from a normal range.

4. Scientific Publications and Presentations

A. Research papers published

1. R Kumar, M S Verma, Gopal Puri, V Sejian, V Sankhyan and K B

Sharma (2012) Blood biochemical and hormonal studies in hill cattle of Himachal Pradesh. Veterinary Practitioner Vol 13 (2): 241-

242. 2. Pankaj Sood, Bhavana, R Kumar, Madan Verma, Varun Sankhyan

and M M Singh (2013) Association of different biochemical’s in the

estrual genital discharge with pregnancy in Jersey crossbred cows. Indian J Anim. Sci. 83 (4): 360-363.

3. R Kumar, K B Sharma, SMK Naqvi and R K Mandial (2013) Comparative studies on hormonal profile of pure and crossbred

chegu goats. Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6 (1): 175-177. 4. S S Chauhan, R Kumar, K B Sharma, PK Dogra and P Dhar (2013)

Importance of Vitamin E and Selenium supplementation in animal Production. Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6(1):50-65.

5. Parul Shukla, R L Bhardwaj, Rajesh Rajput and R Kumar (2013) Blood profile of macro and micro minerals of Hill Horses. Himachal

Veterinary Journal. 6(1):163-167. 6. Parul Shukla, R L Bhardwaj, Rajesh Rajput and R Kumar (2013)

Blood biochemical and enzyme profile of Hill Horses. Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6(1):168-173.

7. Geetanjali Singh and Meena Kumari (2013) Neonatal care of

Angora rabbits Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6: 182-185. 8. Geetanjali Singh (2013) Role of Bioinformatics in Veterinary

Sciences Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6: 79-83. 9. Subhash Verma, Mandeep Sharma, Shailja Katoch, Lovit Verma, Sandeep

Kumar, Vishal Dogra, Rajesh Chahota , Prasenjit Dhar and Geetanjali Singh (2012) Profiling of virulence associated genes of Pasturella multocida isolated from cattle. Veterinary Research Communication.

10.1007/si1259-012-9539-5.

B. Papers presented at Conferences/National Symposia 1. Impact of change in climatic variables on production performance

in dairy cows of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented at National


Symposium& XXI SAPI Annual Conference, held at Navsari w.e.f.

Nov.6-8, 2012. 2. Strategic macronutrient supplementation in lactating medium

yielding cows. Paper presented at National Symposium& XXI SAPI Annual Conference, held at Navsari w.e.f. Nov.6-8, 2012.

3. Impact of Climate change on livestock and mitigation strategies to augment productivity for sustainable livelihood. Paper presented at

International Conference on “Crop management in changing Climate” held at Faisalabad, Pakistan on Feb. 11- 13, 2013.

4. Crop Raiding by Wildlife, a threat to Agriculture in North West Himalayan: Are we prepared? Paper presented at International

Conference on “Crop management in changing Climate” held at Faisalabad, Pakistan on Feb. 11- 13, 2013.

5. Effect of Replacement of crude protein by Seabuckthorn Cake in feed of layer chicken. Eighth International Poultry Show & Seminar,

WPSA-BB, 28th Feb. -02, March 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Pp. 263-

265. 6. Inflammatory proteins as potential biomarker in infectious bovine

subclinical mastitis’ Poster presented in the International EMBO workshop on Integrating omic approaches to host pathogen

interactions at Liverpool, United Kingdom held from 25th June- 28 June 2013.

Invited lectures/Guest lectures:

Dr R Kumar delivered an invited lecture on “Impact of Climate change on livestock and mitigation strategies to augment productivity in North

western Himalayan region” at National Symposium & XXI SAPI Annual Conference, held at Navsari w.e.f. Nov.6-8, 2012.

5. EXTENSION

Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions: S. No. Date Title (Venue)

1. Feb. 10-11, 2013 Vet Fair - Departmental exhibits were laid out and technology developed explained to Farmers.

2. 02.04.2013 Dr K B Sharma attended Pulse day & Kisan Mela at

KVK, Berthin 3. 18.04.2013 University Kisan Mela - Departmental exhibits were

laid out and technology developed explained to Farmers.

Popular Articles/Radio Talks Dr K B Sharma delivered a radio talk on AIR, Shimla on “Importance of

Mineral mixture in livestock feeding” on 12.10.2012.


6. Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc. S. No.


1. Nov. 6 – 8, 2012

National Symposium & XXI SAPI Annual Conference, held at Navsari, Gujarat

Dr R Kumar Dr K B Sharma

2. 15.12.2012 Intellectual Property and Innovation management in Agricultural Research”

organized by NRDC, New Delhi and CSKHPKV, Palampur.

Dr Naresh Kumar Dr Geetanjali

Singh

3. Feb. 11- 13,

2013

International Conference on “Crop

management in changing Climate” held at Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Dr R Kumar

4. June 25-28,

2013 International EMBO workshop on

Integrating omic approaches to host pathogen interactions at Liverpool,

United Kingdom.

Dr Geetanjali

Singh

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education

Introduction Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension

Education was created in 1999 to meet the Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education as per the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) Act,

1984. The Department aims to educate the veterinary graduates in application of the basic concepts of development education,

entrepreneurship development as well as that of 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. E-Learning, a new concept in online teaching has been successfully implemented by the department in addition to the

audio-visual based teaching. The department is involved in the successful implementation of research project on Biodiversity Conservation for

sustainable livelihood in district Chamba. Another research project on validation of ITK on retained placenta under field conditions has been

completed. The department has been awarded a research project by National Innovation Foundation on Validation of ITK’s on Ephemeral

Fever under field condition of Himachal Pradesh.


Teaching activities

Efforts were focused on strengthening the teaching activities in

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education. Server maintained in the department for LMS using Module was integrated and

loaded. Teaching Courses VAE 311, VAE 321, TVC 421 and LPM 361 were offered to the students of COVAS and College of Agriculture. E-Teaching

was undertaken while using LMS Module. Periodic assignments and quiz were offered and evaluated online. Further, Wikis were also created apart

from regular updating of the teaching material in text, web, audio and video format. The new methodology of teaching using both online and

offline teaching methods found lot of appreciation amongst the students who felt more confident to face online examinations in near future. It is

relevant to mention here that very few teaching institutes in the country have this kind of LMS including IIT and IIM and the top universities in the

world are using LMS-Module. Wi-Fi nods have been established in the

periphery of the department and have been strengthened by establishing more routers for online teaching in the Audio Visual conference hall of

the department.

The department offered following courses to the students of B.V.Sc & AH classes. Sem Course


Hours Instructor(s)

Undergraduate Courses Semester I

I VAE-311

Principles and Techniques of Veterinary & Animal

Husbandry Extension Education

2+1 Dr Devesh Thakur, Dr S. Katoch and Dr

Alok Sharma

I AHE-411 (Old

VCI)

Extension Techniques in Veterinary Practice and Livestock Production

1+1 Dr Alok Sharma, Dr Devesh Thakur and Dr S. Katoch

I ANN-

211

Applied Animal Nutrition Dr Arun Sharma, Dr

Daisy Wadhwa & Dr Shivani Katoch

Undergraduate Courses Semester II

II VAE-

321

Livestock Economics,

Marketing and Business Management

2+1 Dr S Katoch, Dr

Devesh Thakur and Dr Alok Sharma

II LPM-

361

Livestock Production

Management

2+1 Dr S Katoch, Dr

Devesh Thakur & Dr Alok Sharma

II TVC-421

Veterinarian in Society NC Dr Alok Sharma Dr S Katoch & Dr Devesh Thakur


Post-graduate

I ANN

606

Non ruminant nutrition 1+1 Dr S Katoch, Arun

Sharma and Dr Daisy Wadhwa

II ANN

704

Advances in micro nutrients 1+0 Dr S Katoch

a) Preparation of Teaching/ Practical manuals:

1) Faculty of the department was involved in guiding towards the

literature in an Extension Module titled ‘Illustrative and Interactive Media on General Pathology’ : Alok Sharma

2) Practical Manual for course no. VAE 321 was prepared as per VCI

regulations 2008, COVAS CSK HPKV, Palampur. HP, 2012: Devesh Thakur, S. Katoch, Alok Sharma

Research

I) Publications

1. Thakur D, Sharma A, Katoch S. 2012. Assessment of Livestock

breeds and breeding practices in Himachal Pradesh India. Indian Journal of Field Veterinarian. Vol.8 No.1 pp 24-25

2. Devesh Thakur, R K Ravikumar , Pranav Kumar , Atul Gupta, Alok Sharma, Shivani Katoch, Vinod Kumar Bodh. 2012. Meat inspection

and animal welfare practices: Evidences from north-western Himalayan region, India. Veterinary World, Vol.5(12): 718-722

3. Saurabh Chawla, Shivani Katoch, KS Sharma & VK Sharma. 2013. Biological response of broiler supplemented with varying dose of

direct fed microbial. Veterinary World. 2013 Vol. 6(8): 508-511. 4. Devesh Thakur, Alok K Sharma, R.K. Ravikumara & Shivani Katoch.

2012. Status of backyard poultry farming in Himalayan regions of India. Indian Journal of Poultry Science 47(1): 102-105.

5. Shivani Katoch, Devesh Thakur, Arun Sharma & Alok Sharma. 2013. Constraint analysis of mountain livestock rearing in Himachal

Pradesh, India. Himachal Veterinary Journal, Vol. 6, June 2013, p

128:131. 6. Devesh Thakur, Pranav Kumar, Alok Sharma, S Katoch, Vinod Bodh

& B G Mane. 2013. Kalari and Churpi: Traditional fermented Dairy Products of Himalayan Regions. Himachal Veterinary Journal Vol. 6,

June 2013, p 190:192. 7. Saurabh Chawla & Shivani Katoch.2013: Combating low

productivity in post antibiotic ban era. Himachal Veterinary Journal Vol. 6, June 2013, p 84:93.


Presentations in Conferences:

1. Devesh Thakur, Alok Sharma, S Katoch, BG Mane and Nishant Verma. 2012. ‘Micro-livestock based livelihood options in hill

farming systems of Himachal Pradesh, India’. National Seminar on ‘Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies and

road map organized by Youth for sustainable development’ in CSK HPKV Palampur’; August 4-5, 2012. FET 008 p 73.

2. Devesh Thakur, Pranav Kumar, Alok Sharma, BG Mane, S Katoch, Nishant Verma. 2012. ‘Kalari and churpi: Traditional fermented

dairy products of western Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh, India’. National Seminar on ‘Indian Agriculture: Present situation,

challenges, remedies and road map organized by Youth for sustainable development’ in CSK HPKV Palampur August 4-5, 2012.

VAM 002 p 111.

Technical articles in Magazines

1. Shivani Katoch, Alok Sharma & Devesh Thakur ‘Safal Kukkut Utpadan’. Parvateeya Khetibari. Year-33 Vol: 2. p-03-5. April-

June. 2013. 2. Alok Sharma, Shivani Katoch, & Devesh Thakur. ‘Pasu Baanjhpan

samasayaa’. Parvateeya Khetibari. Year-33 Vol: 2. p-06-11. April- June. 2013.

3. Devesh Thakur. Alok Sharma & Shivani Katoch. ‘Jevik Pasupalan Pranali ka Bharat mein Mahatav’. Parvateeya Khetibari. Year-33

Vol: 2. p-12-13. April- June. 2013. 4. Shivani Katoch, Alok Sharma & Devesh Thakur. ‘Bachadi Bachiyon

vah Dudh wali Gaye ka palan poushan’. Parvateeya Khetibari. Year-33 Vol: 2. p-03-0S. April- June. 2013.

5. Devesh Thakur, Shivani Katoch & Alok Sharma. ‘Vegyanic Tareekon se Aangan mein Murgipalan’. Parvateeya Khetibari. Year-33 Vol: 2.

p-19-21. April- June. 2013.

6. Devesh Thakur, Alok Sharma, Arvind Sharma, M. M. Singh, K. B. Sharma and Vishal Dhiman (2013). Technical Bulletin ‘On farm trial

report of the unique herbal medication for preventing and curing retention of Placenta’.

7. ‘Dairy Farm Management’ (in Hindi): Authored by Dr Shivani Katoch, Dr Devesh Thakur and Dr Alok Sharma. Printed under NAIP

project by Department of Veterinary & AH Extension Education, COVAS, CSK HPKV Palampur: 2013.

8. Dairy Health Management’ in Hindi. Authored by Dr Shivani Katoch, Dr Devesh Thakur, Suchika Jamwal and Dr Alok Sharma. Printed

under NAIP project by Department of Veterinary & AH Extension Education, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences in CSK HPKV

Palampur : 2013


d) RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: SN

Title of the Project Funding source

Budget (Lacs)

Principal Investigator

1 Harmonizing Biodiversity Conservation and Agriculture

Intensification through Integration of Plant, Animal and Fish Genetic

resources for livelihood security in fragile eco-systems

GEF- NAIP-

ICAR

34.5 Lac CO-PI cum team leader (Livestock

component) Dr. Alok Sharma

2 “Studies on Preventive Herbal

Medications for retention of Placenta in Dairy Cattle” funded by

National Innovation Foundation , DST, Govt. of India

NIF DST

India

10 Lacs Dr. Alok Sharma

3 Organic Animal Husbandry RKVY ---- Dr Alok Sharma

4. Niche Area of Excellence Project: ‘Production & Protection

Technologies for Potential Vegetables and Pulses under Organic Farming System’

ICAR ---- Dr Alok Sharma

5. Studies on Indigenous Veterinary Medication for Curing Ephemeral

Fever funded by National Innovation Foundation Govt. of India

NIF DST India

5.95 lacs Dr Alok Sharma

6

Empowering rural women of Himachal Pradesh for sustainable dairy entrepreneurship

DST India

20 Lac

Dr Pankaj Sood

7 Diffusion and adoption of livestock technologies in different Agro-

climatic regions of India

IVRI Izatnag

ar

--- Dr Mahesh Chander

Research Work done in Research project on (diffusion and adoption of livestock technologies in different Agro-climatic regions of India).

1. Design and implementation of primary data collection from 355 livestock owners across different districts of Himachal Pradesh, India.

2. Secondary data collection from different veterinary institutions and offices of State department of animal husbandry across different

districts of Himachal Pradesh, India

3. Submission of six monthly report of the project to the PI of the project.

Extension activities

a. Trainings Organized by the department: 1. Organized a Livestock Show in remote high altitude regions of Salooni

of Chamba district (Oct’2012) in which 40 sheep and goat breeders participated. Judging of animals was done and animal health kits were

distributed to them. 2. Organized a Livestock Show in remote Panchayat Gola of Bhattyat

block of Chamba district (November2012) in which 40 sheep and goat


breeders participated. Judging of animals was done and animal health

kits were distributed to them. 3. Two ‘Grass root Trainings were organized in Salooni and Bhatiyat

block of Chamba district in which 130 farmers participated (October-November 2012).

4. Two Days Training Course to farmers on ‘Animal Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods’ under NAIP-

Biodiversity project organized by Deptt. of Vety & AH Extension Education, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur on March 13-14, 2013.

b. Doordarshan Talks delivered:

Live Studio based Doordarshan program telecast live by Doordarshan Kendra Shimla on the topic “Organic Livestock farming” at

Doordarshan Shimla on November 7, 2012 and on the topic Scope of rural poultry farming in state of HP on dated 26 November, 2012.

c. Extension Publications The faculty members prepared two folders and two booklets in the

year.

Success story under NAIP: The NAIP project ‘ Harmonizing Biodiversity Conservation and

Agricultural Intensification through Integration of Plant, Animal and Fish Genetic Resources for Livelihood Security in Fragile Ecosystems’ is

currently operational in three blocks of Distt. Chamba i.e. Bhatiyat block, Salooni block and Bharmour block. Improved technologies have been

introduced in these three operational areas including Backyard Poultry Production, which has created employment opportunities for generating

supplementary income for the family, in addition to availability of protein-rich food at relatively low cost. Backyard poultry units reared on

zero-input provides assured income to farmers, leading to improved

livelihood security. A total of 54 Backyard Poultry units were established in Bhatiyat Block (in Gola Village cluster) and 34 in Salooni

Block (Sanghani village cluster) of Distt. Chamba. An exhaustive field exercise comprising Situational Analysis, Area

Appraisal through individual interviews and group-discussions revealed that the Target cluster villages had a good potential for backyard poultry

farming. Most of the households had previous experience of rearing poultry birds, but non-availability of good quality germplasm, lack of

awareness about common poultry health problems and predator incidences were the major constraints (Thakur et.al, 2012. Indian Journal

of Poultry Science). Based on this field study, it was planned to establish demonstration units in the cluster villages. Department of Animal

Breeding & Genetics, HP Agricultural University, Palampur is already working on improving the local indigenous poultry through selection of

the superior quality males and females. Superior local poultry germplasm

was procured from Animal Breeding Department and supplied to selected


families after grass root level trainings on Poultry Health and

Management. The improved local birds are laying almost double the number of eggs produced earlier and are bigger in size and more

nutritious. As a result there has been an increasing demand of the local birds and we aim to develop it as a hub of local backyard poultry rearing

where the potential customers can purchase eggs in big volumes. Average increase in income was around Rs. 2400/family annually.

VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY Introduction

The department of Veterinary Microbiology attained the status of a post-graduate department to the M.V.Sc. level in 1992 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. Till this year, 33 students have completed their M.V.Sc. and one student PhD in Veterinary Microbiology and at present one

M.V.Sc. and two PhD students are pursuing the programmes. The disease investigation laboratory of the department

concentrates on animal disease outbreaks of various infectious diseases/ conditions in field. We establish the etiology of the disease, perform CST

against infectious agents and suggest the treatment, prevention and control measures to contain the disease(s). The department also

provides consultancy services to the farmers of the State in terms of prevention and control of infectious disease(s) for economical dairy,

poultry, fisheries and rabbitory. At present, eight research projects are in progress- Two being

funded by ICAR, another by DBT, one by NAIP-ICAR, one by CSIR and three by HP State Government (two under RKVY).

2. TEACHING

Undergraduates Courses: S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr.

Hrs.

Name of Teacher(s)

1st Semester 1. VMC-211 General Veterinary

Microbiology 1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota,

Prasenjit Dhar &

Mandeep Sharma 2. VMC-311 Systematic Veterinary

Bacteriology & Mycology

2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma,

Mandeep Sharma &


Rajesh Chahota

3. VLD-511*) Vety. Lab. Diagnosis-II 0+2 Dr. Prasenjit Dhar 4. Tracking Programme on Fish Disease (for

3rd year)

- Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

5. Tracking Programme on Fish Disease (for 4th year)

- Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

2nd Semester

1. VMC-221 Veterinary Immunology & Serology

1+1

Drs. Subhash Verma, Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep Sharma

2. VMC-321 Systematic Veterinary Virology

2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar, Rajesh Chahota &

Mandeep Sharma 3. VPB-321* Animal Biotechnology 2+1 Dr. Rajesh Chahota 4. VLD-421* Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry and Lab. Diagnosis-II

0+2

Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

5. Compulsory Internship Programme - Dr. Subhash Verma 6. Diagnostic Study Circle (for 3rd year) - Dr. Mandeep Sharma 7. Diagnostic Study Circle (for 4th year) - Dr. Mandeep Sharma

* Shared courses with other departments

Postgraduate Courses S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr.

Hrs.

Instructors

M.V. Sc. Courses (Ist Semester)

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

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

Mandeep Sharma & Subhash Verma

3. VMC-604 General Virology 2+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma, 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. Mandeep Sharma, Rajesh Chahota & Subhash Verma

M.V. Sc. Courses (2nd Semester) 1. VMC-602 Systematic Bacteriology 3+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma,

Subhash Verma 2. VMC-612 Systematic Virology 3+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar and

Mandeep Sharma

3. VMC-631 Techniques in Microbiology

0+2 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Subhash Verma &

Mandeep Sharma


4. VMC-642 Antiseptics &

Disinfectants

1+1 Drs. Subhash Verma and

Rajesh Chahota

5. VMC-603 Vety. Mycology 1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota and Mandeep Sharma

Ph. D. Courses (Ist Semester) 1. VMC-701 Advances in Bacteriology 2+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma

and Subhash Verma

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

3. VMC-712 Advances in Cellular Immunology

2+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Subhash Verma

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

Rajesh Chahota

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

Ph. D. Courses (2nd Semester)

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

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

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

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

Rajesh Chahota &

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

3. RESEARCH

Postgraduate Research

On Going masters Programme

On Going Doctoral Programme

S. No.

Name Admission No

Major advisor

Title of Research Problem

1. Shalini

Sharma

V-2011-30-05 Dr. Prasenjit

Dhar

Cultural and molecular

characterization of canine parvovirus from diarrheic dogs in Himachal Pradesh

2. Amitoz Kour

V-2012-30-010

Dr. Subhash Verma

Development of latex Agglutination Test(s) against

Pasteurella multocida”.

S. No.

Name Admission No

Major advisor

Title of Research Problem

1. Asim Wani V-2011-40-001

Dr. Mandeep Sharma

“Investigations on acidic serine proteaseV2 (AprV2) of

Dichelobacter nodosus as a potential vaccine candidate

against virulent footrot”.


a) Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements

S.

No.

Title of Research

problem


1. Cultural and

molecular characterization of

canine parvovirus from diarrheic dogs in Himachal Pradesh

Out of 102 samples collected 52 were found positive

for CPV-2.All the positive samples were of CPV-2b variant.

50 samples, which were found negative by CPV-2ab,

were subjected to another PCR assay with CPV-555 primer pair for detecting CPV-2c. As no samples

responded to this PCR indicating the absence of CPV-2c in the Himachal Pradesh.

It was inferred that CPV-2b is the most prevalent CPV type in Himachal Pradesh. It was further concluded

that the CPV variants circulating in the field worldwide could be diagnosed by employing multiplex PCR.

b) Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.

Title of Project PI Funding

Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1 “All India Network Programme

on H.S.” (ICAR-303-40)

Dr.

Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR 26.50

Lac

2001 Still

continuing

2 Establishment of Diseases

Research Lab. at Palampur,

Sero-prevalence of Brucellosis

and establishment of Small

lab. Animal House

Dr.

Mandeep

Sharma

State

Researc

h

Scheme

0.22

(TA &

conting

ency)

1980 Continuou

s Scheme

3 In-vitro and in-vivo

investigations on antimicrobial

properties of seabuckthorn

(Hippophae L.) oil

formulations and leaf extract

against common bacteria and

fungi associated with skin and

wound infections of animals”

Dr.

Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR-

NAIP

16.0

Lac

2010 4 Years

4 Tribal Developmental activities

under TSP-GOI Plan

Dr.

Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR 24.0

lacs

2012 1 Years

5 “Strengthening of animal

disease investigation

laboratory”.

Dr.

Mandeep

Sharma

RKVY 75.00

lacs

2012 One Time

grant

6. ‘Studies on Genetic Diversity

of Chlamydophila abortus and

Chlamydophila pecorum

Species Infecting Domestic

Animals Ruminants and

Dr. Rajesh

Chahota

DBT 17.13

lacs

2010 3.5 Years

2. Shailja

Katoch

V-2012-40-

006

Dr. Mandeep

Sharma

Cellular, immunological and

molecular responses against Pasteurella multocida in calves


Development of Recombinant

Proteins Based Species –

Specific Immunodiagnostic

Assay”

7. “Characterization of Pahari

cow and its products for

potential benefits”

Dr.

Subhash

Verma

RKVY 40.00

lacs

2012 2 Years

8 Collaborative center for

Veterinary Type Culture

Collection (VTCC) at Palampur

Dr.

Mandeep

Sharma

ICAR 5 Lac 2010 Continuou

s Scheme

c) Summary of research finding during the year

i. Identified prevalent strains of Chlamydophila abortus and C. psittaci responsible for reproductive and respiratory infections of

ruminants and equines in Himachal Pradesh. ii. Identifications of fractions of seabuckthorn leaf extract possessing

antimicrobial activities. iii. Expression of three recombinant major outer membrane proteins

(MOMP) of locally isolated C. abortus strains in Bacterial host

strain (E. coli) for developing indigenous diagnostics against animal chlamydiosis.

iv. For the first time in India, post-vaccination dynamics of lymphocyte subsets with saponified P. multocida vaccine were

studied. v. The presence of virulence associated gene ptfA revealed a

positive association with the disease outcome in cattle and could therefore be an important epidemiological marker gene for

characterizing P. multocida isolates vi. Profiling of beta-casein could be now being done from hair

samples and the protocol is optimized in our lab. It can now be opened up for farmers of the country.


i) Publications:

1. Shalmali, Panda, A.K. and Rajesh Chahota (2012) Seroprevalence of brucellosis among animals in Himachal Pradesh. J. Vet. Pub. Hlth.

10(2): 135-136. 2. Rajesh Chahota and Mandeep Sharma (2013). An account of

important bacterial diseases detected among ruminants of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6(1): 41-49.

3. Hirohito Ogawa, Rajesh Chahota, Kenji Ohya, Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi, and Hideto Fukushi (2013) Relatedness between host species and

genotype of beak and feather disease virus suggesting possible interspecies cross infection during bird trade. J. Vet. Med. Sci. 75(4):

503–507. 4. Brijesh Bhardwaj, Rajesh Chahota, Shilpi Gupta, Pravesh Kumar

Bhatia, Subhash Verma and Mandeep Sharma (2013) Microbiological Investigation of Microflora Associated with Reproductive Tract


Disorders of Ruminants in Himachal Pradesh. Ind. Vet. Journal. 90(7):

30-32. 5. Shalmali, A. K. Panda & Subhash Verma (2013) Escherichia coli- A to

Z review. Himachal Veterinary Journal Vol 6 (1): 66-78 6. Verma H, Sharma M, Chahota R and Palial A. (2013) Assessment of

antimycotic activity of seabuckthorn (Hippophaerhamnoides) leaf exacts against common fungi associated with skin dermatitis. Vet.

World 6(4): 205-208. 7. P. Dhar, R.D. Patil, Jyoti Bala, Mandeep Sharma et al. Association of

Aeromonas hydrophila with mortality among aquarium fishes. Book of Proceedings of National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present

situation, challenges, remedies & road map, 2012: 115-117. 8. Vijay Kumar and Prasenjit Dhar. (2013). Foreign body in a sambar.

Veterinary World, 6 (1):49-50. 9. M B S Donio, F A Ronica, V T Viji, S Velmurugan, J S C A Jenifer, M

Michaelbabu, P Dhar and T Citarasu. (2013). Halomonas sp. BS4, A

biosurfactant producing halophilic bacterium isolated from solar saltworks in India and their biomedical importance. Springer Plus

(2):149-159 10. Vijay Kumar, Parvesh Kumar and Prasenjit Dhar (2012). Bacterial

enteritis in a free range leopard cub (Panthera pardus), Indian Veterinary Journal, 89(10):93-94.

11. Vijay Kumar, Sameer Rastogi and Prasenjit Dhar (2012). Laparoscopic removal of uterine cyst in a female rhesus macaque

(Macaca mullata), Intas Polivet 13 (1):25-26.

ii) Presentations i. Chahota, R., Kumar, U., Asrani, R.K., Gupta, S., Gupta, S., Dhar,

P., Sharma A., Reddy, Y.K. and Sharma, M. (2011). Sporadic Cases of Blue Tongue Disease among Cattle and Buffaloes. XX National

Conference on “Managing Emerging and Re-emerging Plant,

Animal, Human and Aquatic Viral Diseases: One Health Perspective” of Indian Virological Society, VIROCON held at NRCE,

Hisar (Dec 29- 31st). ii. Dhar, P., Sharma, M., Asrani, R.K. and Chahota, R. (2011).

Comparative growth potential of fowl adenovirus serotype - 4 in chicken embryo liver and chicken embryo fibroblast cells and their

detection by molecular methods. VIROCON held at NRCE, Hisar. (Dec 29- 31st).

iii. Subhash Verma, Vishal Dogra, Asim Habib Wani, Rajesh Chahota, Prasenjit Dhar and Mandeep Sharma “Expanding boundaries of

capripox virus in Himachal Pradesh- time to act fast” VIROCON held at NRCE, Hisar. (Dec 29- 31st).

iv. Mandeep Sharma, Rajesh Chahota, Akanksha Palial, and Virender Singh “Comparative antimicrobial activities of leaf extracts of

Hippophae rhamnoides and Hippophae salicifolia species of

seabuckthorn against bacterial pathogens associated with skin and

http://www.scopemed.org/mnstemps/3/3-1312302298-REV.pdf

http://www.scopemed.org/mnstemps/3/3-1312302298-REV.pdf


wound infections of livestock of Himachal Pradesh. Abstracts

accepted for presentation at 5th International Seabuckthorn Conference (ISA2011) in China National Administration Center for

Seabuckthorn Development, Xining, Qinghai, China from September from 3rd to 8th September 2011.

v. Rajesh Chahota, Mandeep Sharma Harshit Verma and Akanksha “Studies on effects of seabuckthorn (Hipphophae L.) leaf extract

and seed oil on infected cutaneous wound healing process in rabbit experimental model”

vi. Mandeep Sharma, Rajesh Chahota, Harshit Verma and Akanksha Palial. Investigation of antibacterial properties of seabuckthorn

(Hippophaerhamnoides L.) leaf extracts against common skin and wound microbial pathogens. In National Conference on

Seabuckthorn on “Emerging Trends in R & D on Health Protection & Environmental Conservation” held at College of Basic Science, CSK

HPKV Palampur from 1st to 3rd December 2011.

vii. Subhash Verma, Vishal Dogra, Geetanjali Singh, Rajesh Chahota, Prasenjit Dhar, Lovit Verma and Mandeep Sharma (2012).

Development and validation of OMPs based iELISA to measure immune response against P multocida in bovines. Poster presented

in the 99th Indian Science Congress held at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar during January 3 to 7, 2012.

viii. Mandeep Sharma, Shailja Katoch, Subhash Verma et. al. Virulence genotyping of P. multocida of bovine origin. 99th Indian Science

Congress, Bhubaneswar, Jan 3-7, 2012. ix. Rajesh Chahota, Brijesh Bhardwaj, Shilpi Gupta, Priyanka Malik,

Pankaj Sood, Madhumeet Singh and Mandeep Sharma” Association of Chlamydophila species and Coxiella burnetii in reproductive

disease conditions in small and large ruminants” x. Brijesh Bhardwaj, Rajesh Chahota, Shilpi Gupta, Priyanka Malik,

Pankaj Sood, Pravesh Kumar Bhatia and Mandeep Sharma”

Molecular epidemiological investigation of Chlamydia and other bacterial microflora associated with reproductive diseases among

ruminants” xi. Shilpi Gupta, R. Chahota, B. Bhardwaj, Priyanka, M, Sharma, Subhash

Verma. Cloning & expression of genetically variable domains of MOMP of Ch. abortus & their application in serodiagnosis. National Symposium of

Nanobiotechnology, IIT Mandi, June 1-2, 2012. xii. Priyanka, Rajesh Chahota, Brijesh Bhardwaj, Shilpi Gupta and

Mandeep Sharma, “Molecular Epidemiology of chlamydiae and other Bacterial Pathogens Involved in the Respiratory Infections of

Equines in Himachal Pradesh” in the National Symposium of Nanobiotechnology, IIT Mandi, June 1-2, 2012

xiii. Shailja Katoch, Subhash Verma et. al. Pathogenicity & invasion studies of P. multocida harbouring variant ompA alleles. National

Symposium of Nanobiotechnology, IIT Mandi, June 1-2, 2012


xiv. M. Sharma, Subhash Vermaet al. Prevalence & antibiogram profile

of bacterial isolates from bovine mastitis. National Symposium of Nanobiotechnology, IIT Mandi, June 1-2, 2012

xv. Subhash Verma, C, Shekhar et al. DTH to evaluate cellular immunity in local hilly & Jersey cattle. National Symposium of

Nanobiotechnology, IIT Mandi, June 1-2, 2012 xvi. Palial, R. Chahota et al.Comparative Antibacterial Properties of

Three landraces of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.) found in India against MRSA. National Symposium of Nanobiotechnology, IIT

Mandi, June 1-2, 2012 xvii. Subhash Verma, Geetanjali Singh & M. Sharma. Methodologies for

biosafety & toxicological evaluation of nanoformulations. National Symposium of Nanobiotechnology, IIT Mandi, June 1-2, 2012.

xviii. Mandeep Sharma, Shailja Katoch, Subhash Verma, Sandeep Kumar, Rajesh Chahota and Prasenjit Dhar (2012) Virulence

genotyping of Pasteurella multocida of bovine origin. Poster

presented in National Symposium of Nanobiotechnology, IIT Mandi, June 1-2, 2012

xix. Dhar, P., Kumar, V., Sharma, M., Katoch, S., Chahota, R. and Verma, S. (2011).Bacterial enteritis in an Indian Palm civet

(Paradoxorus hermaphroditus) and its successful management – a case report. Second Seminar on Small mammal conservation

issues, held at Small mammal Conservation Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal (May 15). Compendium pp.6.

iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins:

1. Book Chapter on “Antimicrobial properties of Seabuckthorn” by Drs. Rajesh Chahota and Mandeep Sharma for a book entitled

“Seabuckthorn” edited by Dr. Virender Singh 2. Book chapter on “Brief overview of diagnostic methods for

Pasteurellosis” by Subhash Verma and Mandeep Sharma.

4. EXTENSION

Extension Publication: i. Rajesh Chahota and Mandeep Sharma (2013) Pashuon mein

jibanduon se hone bale rog tatha unke lakshan, upchaar ebm roktham. Parvatiya Khetibari 33(2):23-24.

ii. Rajesh Chahota and Mandeep Sharma (2013) Khargoshon mein jibandu janit rog tatha unki roktham. Parvatiya Khetibari 33(2):24-

26.

5. Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc. a) Trainings:

S. N. Date Title Name of Participants

1. Hands on trainings had conducted in the Department on BioDrop Duo, FSLS, India,

use of Hybridization oven, Genaxy, India

All students and faculty members


and fluorescent microscopy by Nikon, Japan

b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia S. No.


1. 4-5.8. 2012. Attended National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present Situation, challenges,

remedies & road map, at CSK HPKV Palampur

Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Rajesh Chahota Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

2. 08-10.11.2012

Attended VIROCON-2012 held at Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar, Uttrakhand.

Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

3. 03-6.12.2012

Working with Human Genome at Oxford University Research Unit at Ho Chi Minh

City, Vietnam

Dr. Subhash Verma

4. 15.12.2012 Attended one day workshop on “Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in

Agricultural Research” being organized by National Research Development

Corporation (NRDC) New Delhi and CSKHPKV Palampur

Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Rajesh Chahota Dr. Subhash Verma Dr. Prasenjit Dhar

5. 18.01.2013 Mid-term Review Meeting of All India

network programme on HS at IVRI, Izatnagar.

Dr. Subhash Verma

6. 16-19.01.2013

Attended NAIP sponsored Executive Development Programme- EDP on Educational Policy and Planning for

Promoting Innovation in Agriculture held at Hyderabad

Dr. Mandeep Sharma

7. 20.02.2013 Attended Meeting of Consortium Advisory Committee (CAC) and Consortium Implementation Committee (CIC) of NAIP

subproject on “A Value Chain on Seabuckthorn” held at CSK HPKV Palampur.

Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Rajesh Chahota

8. 3.3.2013 Attended Workshop on Seabuckthorn at Bhunter, Kullu HP

Dr. Mandeep Sharma

9. 8-10.04. 2013

Attended XIX Annual Convention & National Symposium of ISVIB at IVRI, Izatnagar

Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Subhash Verma

6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED

i. Complete Animal Health Check-up Camps: Three animal health

camps were organised in District Lahaul-Spiti, Kangra and Chamba under Tribal development sub plan scheme.

ii. Hands on Trainings conducted in the Department: Hands on trainings had conducted in the Department on BioDrop Duo, FSLS,

India, use of Hybridization oven, Genaxy, India and fluorescent microscopy by Nikon, Japan


Veterinary Parasitology Introduction

The department of Veterinary Parasitology started functioning since the establishment of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in July,

1986 within the then combined department of Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology. The department of Veterinary Parasitology, as an

independent department, came into existence in 1991. Postgraduate

programme was introduced in the department in the year 1999. The main objective of the department is to impart teaching to undergraduate

and postgraduate students in the field of Veterinary Parasitology comprising the field of Veterinary Helminthology, Entomology &

Acarology and Protozoology. The research activities of the department have been mainly focused on the prevalence studies of parasitic diseases

of animals in different agro climatic zones of the state. Postgraduate research activities were designed as per the needs of the farmers of the

state. The department has developed various diagnostic facilities for

parasitic diseases which help in providing routine diagnostic services to college clinics, university dairy farm, beside others. Disease investigation

laboratory of the department renders emergency services in field conditions during disease outbreaks and provide its expertise in

determining the etiology of parasitic diseases and suggest its control

measures.

2. TEACHING Undergraduate: S. No.

Course No.


Instructors

1. VPA -211 General Veterinary Parasitology

& Helminthology

3+1 Dr. R. K. Agnihotri

Dr. S. Mittra Dr Devina Sharma

2. VPA-311 Vety. Entomology& Acarology 1+1 Dr. Devina Sharma

Dr. R. K. Agnihotri 3. VLD-511 Veterinary Lab. Diagnosis - II 0+2 Dr. S. Mittra*

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

4. VPA-221 Entomology& Acarology 1+1 Dr. Devina Sharma

Dr. R. K. Agnihotri 5. VPA-321 Veterinary Protozoology

(old VCI)

2+1 Dr. S. Mittra

Dr. R. K. Agnihotri 6. VPA-222 Veterinary Protozoology 2+1 Dr S. Mittra

Dr R.K. Agnihotri 7. VLD-421 Veterinary Lab. Diagnosis - I 0+2 Dr Devina Sharma*

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

*Courses offered jointly with other departments.


Internship Programme: Faculty of the department actively involved

themselves for helping the undergraduate students on different problems during their visit to the department, as one of the centre, for

compulsory internship programme of B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Postgraduate courses

3. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES On Going masters Programme

S.

No.

Course No. Course title Credit

Hours

Instructor(s)

First Semester

1. VPA -601 Veterinary Helminthology-I 3(2+1) Dr. R. K. Agnihotri Dr. S. Mittra

Dr Devina Sharma

2. VPA-603 Vety. Entomology& Acarology

2(1+1) Dr. Devina Dr. R. K. Agnihotri

Dr S. Mittra

3. VPA-606 Clinical Parasitology 2 (1+1) Dr. S. Mittra

Dr R. K. Agnihotri Dr Devina Sharma

Second semester

1. VPA-602 Veterinary Helminthology -II 3(2+1) Dr. R. K. Agnihotri Dr. Devina

Dr. S. Mittra

2. VPA-604 Veterinary Protozoology

3(2+1) Dr. S. Mittra Dr R. K. Agnihotri

Dr Devina Sharma

3. VPA-609 Parasitic Zoonoses 2(2+0) Dr Devina Sharma

Dr S. Mittra Dr R.K. Agnihotri

4. VPA-610 Parasites of zoo and wild animals

3 (2+1) Dr. R. K. Agnihotri Dr. Devina Dr. S. Mittra

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

1. Divya Sen V-2009-30-23 OGPA 7.61

Evaluation of anthelmintic effects

of indigenous medicinal plants

against Ascaridia galli

2. Dr Vineet

Sharma

V-2012-30-014 - Anticoccidial and

immunomodulatory effects of some

indigenous herbal plants against experimental

coccidiosis in poultry



Title of Research problem


1. Evaluation of

anthelmintic effects of

indigenous medicinal plants

against Ascaridia galli

The anthelmintic effect of aqueous and

methanolic extracts of four indigenous medicinal plants namely Bauhinia variegata (Bark), Carica

papaya (seeds), Embelia ribes (Seeds) and Mangifera indica (Bark) was evaluated against

the poultry nematode Ascaridia galli both in vitro and in vivo. In vitro trials established that

the aqueous extract of Carica papaya was 83.4% effective in killing the larvae. Similarly

aqueous extract of Carica papaya had significant adulticidal effect against Ascaridia

galli. 2.In vivo trials revealed that the aqueous

extract of Carica papaya @ 40mg/Kg body weight significantly reduced the EPG of

Ascaridia galli by 90.47% and the total worm

count by 83.66% 15 days post treatment. 2. Anticoccidial and

immunomodulatory effects of some

indigenous herbal plants against

experimental coccidiosis in

poultry

Trials are being conducted to explore the

potential of herbal and phytochemicals as anticoccidials and immunomodulators in

poultry with experimental coccidiosis. For this purpose, methanolic and aqueous

extracts of various indigenous herbal plants like neem leaves (Azadirachta indica);

ginger (Zingiber officinale) and seabuckthorn leaves (Hippophae salicifolia) in

experimental coccidiosis in poultry have been prepared. The infective dose of Eimeria

sp. for experimentally infecting the birds has been cultured in the laboratory.

c) Summary of research findings during the year Around 178 faecal and blood samples of various species of animals

including cattle, buffalo, goat, dogs, birds and humans were screened for various parasites in the departmental disease

diagnosis laboratory from July, 2012 to June, 2013. The overall

prevalence of parasitic diseases was recorded to be 51.68% (table4). In the cattle, the overall prevalence was recorded to be

37.36%, strongyles, coccidian, Amphistomes, anoplocephalids (tapeworms), Trichuris and, Babesia bigemina, Theileria sp.,

Anaplasma sp., was diagnosed as important parasites whereas in goats, strongylosis and coccidiosis were the major parasitic

diseases.


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

Agneyastra and Ghaniri extract were conducted to assess their efficacy against ticks and lice of gaddi goats. It was observed in

vitro, that amongst all the three compounds, Darekastra @ 15% concentration was 70% effective against Rhiphicephalus sp.

females, 80% against males and 50% against larvae by tea bag method. However, only 10% mortality in adults and 20 % mortality

in larvae could be recorded by the larva immersion method. The in-vivo tests revealed that Darekastra @ 15% concentration, when

applied as a dip on goats, was 77.55 % to 89.42% effective to reduce mean ectoparasitic counts.

Faecal examination of chegu goats from Lahaul and Spiti belts of H.P. revealed single as well as mixed infections with coccidia

(Eimeria ninakoylyakimovae, E. airlongi) as well as infections with Nematodirus sp., Trichuris and tapeworms (Moniezia benedeni).

6. Scientific Publications and Presentations 1. Sharma Devina, R.K. Agnihotri, P.K. Dogra, Divya Sen and Ajay

Katoch. 2012. Incidence of gastrointestinal parasites in chegu goat in tribal area of Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal

Journal of Agriculture Research 38(1): 61-63. 2. Kapoor, Deepali and Sharma, Devina. 2012. Efficacy of an essential

oil of Cedrus deodara against Psoroptes cuniculi in rabbits. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology.26(2):172

3. Moudgil, A.D., Mittra, S., Sen, D, Agnihotri, R.K. and Sharma, Devina. 2013. Biochemical and leucocytic response study of herbal

immunomodulators against levamisole in Toxocara canis infected mice. Indian Journal of Animal Research. (Accepted).

4. Sharma, Devina, Dogra, P.K., Agnihotri, R.K., Dipali Chaddha and Mittra, S. Control of ectoparasitic infestation in Gaddi goats. Abstract

published in National Seminar on “New paradigms in Livestock

Production: from Traditional to commercial farming and beyond” January 28-30, 2013 at NDRI Karnal.

Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins

Laboratory Manual of Veterinary Entomology and Acarology. (2012) Devina Sharma, R. K. Agnihotri and S. Mittra.


Veterinary Pathology Introduction

The department of Veterinary Pathology is one of the constituent departments of the Dr. G. C. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

The discipline of Veterinary Pathology came into being as one of the components of the then Department of Veterinary Microbiology,

Pathology and Parasitology in July 1986 with the establishment of the

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, HPKV, Palampur. In July 1991, Veterinary Pathology became independent Department, being one

of the core disciplines in the Veterinary Medical Profession. With the start of M. V. Sc from academic year 1996-97 it attained the status of

Postgraduate Department. The Department has 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.

2. TEACHING

Undergraduate Courses Semester I S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Instructors

1 VPP-211 General Veterinary

Pathology

1+1 Dr V K

Gupta

Dr R D Patil 2 VPP-311 Special Veterinary

Pathology 2+1 Dr R K

Asrani Dr R D Patil

3 VPP-311 (Old Course)

Special Pathology-I 2+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil 4 VLD-411 Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry & Laboratory Diagnosis-I

0+1 Dr R D Patil

5 Diagnostic Study Circle Non-

credit

Dr R K

Asrani 6 Fish Diseases (Tracking

Program)

Non-

credit

Dr V K

Gupta 7 VLD-511 (Old

Course)

Veterinary Laboratory

Diagnosis-II

0+2 Dr R D Patil

Semester II S. No.


1 VPP-221 Systemic Veterinary Pathology

2+1 Dr R D Patil Dr R K Asrani


2 VPP-321 Avian Pathology 1+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil 3 VPP-321 (Old

Course)

Special Pathology-II 2+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil Dr V K Gupta

4 VPP-322 Aquatic Animal Diseases, Health care and

Management

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 Fish Diseases (Tracking

Program)

Non-

credit

Dr V K Gupta

8 VLD 421 (Old Course)

Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis –I

0+2 Dr R D Patil

Postgraduate Courses Semester I S.

No.


1 VPP-601 General Pathology 2+1 Dr V K Gupta

Dr R D Patil 2 VPP-603 Animal Oncology 1+1 Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

3 VPP-605 Necropsy Procedures and Interpretations-I

0+1 Dr V K Gupta Dr R D Patil

Dr R K Asrani 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 Dr. V K Gupta Dr. R K Asrani

Semester II S.

No.


1 VPP-604 Clinical Pathology 1+2 Dr. R K Asrani

Dr. R D Patil Dr. V K Gupta

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

3 VPP-609 Toxicopathology 2+1 Dr. V K Gupta

Dr. R D Patil 4 VPP-610 Avian Pathology 2+1 Dr. R K Asrani

Dr. R D Patil 5 VPP-699 Master’s Research 0+15 Dr. V K Gupta

Dr. R K Asrani


3. RESEARCH

a) Postgraduate Research i) On Going masters Programme

b) Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. No. Title of Research

problem


1 Evaluation of soft

tissue healing potential of Seabuckthorn bark

extract in rats

Wound healing potential of lyophilized bark

extract of H. rhaminoides and H. salicifolia were studied in rats. H. salicifolia at the level

of 0.25% (w/w) found to be highly useful for an early and complete wound healing seen by gross, histopathogical and histochemical

examination.

2 Development and testing of interactive media on Veterinary

General Pathology

To understand the needs and constraints perceived by the students in the subject of Veterinary Pathology, eleven Universities

across the country were randomly selected to conduct the survey of the student’s feedback

and on the basis, an electronic and interactive media was developed on General Pathology

for better understanding of the subject and further assessed through the student’s post-exposure feedback survey.

c) Research Projects in Progress One S.

No.


Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1 Live stock, Poultry, fish & wild life Disease

investigation-a Departmental Project

HOD HPAU Nil 1991 Continuous

d) Summary of research finding during the year During the period under report a total 948 autopsies were

investigated in the department which included 49 cattle, 832 poultry, 21 sheep and goats, 9 rabbits, 2 horse, 2 dog, 1 pig, and

32 small laboratory animals (rats/mice). Major diseases/pathological conditions as recorded in different species

are given below: Diseases in Cattle: Fasciolosis, Tuberculosis, Parasitic cysts,

Suppurative pneumonia, Malnutrition due to hypoproteinaemia, Catarrhal enteritis, Hepato-nephropathy, Parasitic enteritis,

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

1. Suman Roy V-2011-30-

06

8.17 Studies on pathology and immune

response against moniliformin in rats


Ruminal impaction, Fibrino-purulent pneumonia, Babesiosis,

Hepatic Tuberculosis, Tibial Fracture, Suppurative Hepatitis, Fibrinous peritonitis, Pulmonary edema and emphysema etc.

Diseases in Horse: Suppurative metritis, Peritonitis etc. Diseases in Sheep and Goats: Fibrinous broncho-pneumonia,

Suppurative pneumonia, Catarrhal to haemorrhagic enteritis, Anaemia, Pulmonary edema, Tapeworm in abomasums, Acute

severe peritonitis, Otitis, Verminous Pneumonia, Tympany, Fibrinous pericarditis, Pasteurellosis etc.

Diseases in Dog: Erosive to necrotizing enteritis and hepatitis etc. Disease(s) in Pig: Suppurative pneumonia.

Diseases in Poultry: Ascariasis, Omphalitis, Necrotic enteritis, Egg peritonitis, Coccidiosis (Cecal and/or intestinal), Parasitic enteritis,

Aspergillosis, Pulmonary edema and congestion, Sub-acute severe diffuse hepatoenteropathy, Air-sacculitis with caseous exudation,

Salmonellosis, Lymphoid leucosis, Catarrhal enteritis,

Colisepticemia, Fibrinous perihepatitis, Nephrotoxicity, Visceral gout, Cannibalism (vent pecking), ascites, Peritonitis, Calcium and

vitamin deficiency, Hydropericardium syndrome, Crop impaction, Traumatic ventriculitis, Catarrhal duodenitis, Myocarditis, E. coli

infection, Cloacal impaction, Mycoplasmosis, Vegetative Endocarditis, Megacolon, Chronic typhilitis, Ulcerative and necrotic

dermatitis, Hepatomegaly and spleenomegaly, Gizzard impaction, Egg bound peritonitis, Infectious Bursitis etc.

Diseases in Rabbit: Acute moderate catarrhal enteritis, chronic hepatopathy, Gastro-enteritis, Pulmonary Congestion.

Diseases in Lab. Animals: Chronic severe enteritis, Pasteurellosis in laboratory rats/mice.

Specialists from the department made active contribution in attending to disease outbreaks in the state through participation in the Disease

Investigation team and/or providing histopathology support for final

diagnosis on autopsy material & biopsy samples.

e) Scientific Publications and Presentations 1. Sharma D, Asrani R K, Ledoux D R, Rottinghaus G E and Gupta V K.

(2012). Toxic Interaction between Fumonisin B1 and Moniliformin for Cardiac Lesions in Japanese quail. Avian Diseases, 56: 545-554.

NAAS rating 7.6 2. Patial, V., Asrani, R. K. and Patil, R.D. Kumar, S. Singh, V., Ledoux,

D. R. and Rottinghaus, G. E. (2012). Antioxidant efficacy of seabuckthorn (H. rhamnoides L) leaves preparations against

ochratoxin A-induced toxicity in liver and kidney tissues in Japanese quail. Haryana Vet. 51: 24-28. NAAS Rating 3.4

3. Sharma R, Patyal V S, Asrani R K and Gupta V K. (2012). Mortality pattern and pathological conditions in rabbits of Himachal Pradesh.

Indian Veterinary Journal 89:11-13. NAAS Rating 6.0


4. Sharma R, Patyal V S, Asrani R K and Gupta V K. (2012).

Reproductive pathology of rabbits in Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Veterinary Journal 89:85-88. NAAS Rating 6.0

5. Khan, MA, Iqbal A, Bhat AA and Asrani R K. (2012). Study of toxic interaction between Fumonisin B1 and ochratoxin A for certain

serum biochemical parameters in Japanese quail. Veterinary Practitioner 13: 145-147. NAAS Rating 6.0

6. Kumar, M., Dwivedi, P., Sharma, A.K., Sankar, M., Patil, R.D. and Singh, N.D. (2012). Apoptosis and lipid peroxidation in

ochratoxin A- and citrinin-induced nephrotoxicity in rabbits. Toxicol. Ind. Hlth. Published online 6 July 2012, DOI:

10.1177/0748233712452598. NAAS Rating 7.4 7. Khan MA, Iqbal A and Asrani R K. (2012). Microscopic changes due

to Fumonisin B1 and ochratoxin A induced nephropathy in Japanese quail. Veterinary World 5:535-540. NAAS Rating 4.0

8. Patial, V., Asrani, R. K. and Patil, R.D. (2013). Safety evaluation of

seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) leaves in Japanese quail. Vet. World 6(9):596-600. Published online 18 June 2013, DOI:

10.5455/vetworld. 596-600. NAAS Rating 4.0 9. Khan MA, Asrani R K and Iqbal A. (2013). Gross changes due to

Fumonisin B1 and ochratoxin A induced nephropathy in Japanese quail. Indian Veterinary Journal 90:62-63. NAAS Rating 6.0

10. Khan MA, Iqbal A, Shah H A and Asrani R K. (2013). Mortality pattern in Japanese quail treated with Fumonisin B1 and

ochratoxin A. Indian Veterinary Journal 90:75-77. NAAS Rating 6.0

Scientific papers presented 1. RD Patil, RK Asrani, Prasenjit Dhar, Ajay Masand, Ankur Sharma,

VK Gupta and Suman Roy. 2012. Pathomorphological study of sheep pox disease outbreak in Himachal Pradesh. Oral presentation

during XXIX Annual Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary

Pathologists and National Symposium on ‘Challenges in Diagnostic Pathology in Domestic, Pet, Wild and Aquatic Animals’ organized by

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College, LLRUVAS, Hisar during November, 5-7, 2012. Souvenir and Compendium of

Abstracts, 2.1.9: P-28. 2. Ajay Masand, RK Asrani and RD Patil. 2012. Development of

illustrative and interactive media on general pathology: A powerful aid to education in veterinary pathology. Oral presentation. IBID.

Souvenir and Compendium of Abstracts, 2.9.3: P-141. 3. Vikram Patial, RK Asrani, RD Patil, Naresh Kumar and Virendra

Singh. 2012. Efficacy of Seabuckthorn (H. rhamnoides L.) leaves against ochratoxin-A induced nephrotoxicity in Japanese quail.

IBID. Souvenir and Compendium of Abstracts, 4.1.1: P-198. 4. S. Roy, RK Asrani, RD Patil, Rinku Sharma and VK Gupta. 2013.

Immunostimulatory effect of moniliformin mycotoxin in rats. Poster

presentation during XIX Annual Convention of Indian Society for


Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology (ISVIB) and National

symposium on ‘Emerging-Trends in Biotechnology Research for Sustainable Animal Health and Productivity’ organized by Division

of Veterinary Biotechnology, IVRI, Izatnagar on 8-10 April, 2013.Souvenir-cum-compendium, ISVIB/SII/16: P-114.

5. RK Asrani, RD Patil and Suman Roy. 2012. Mycotoxicoses: Diagnostic methods. Invited lead paper presented during XXIX

Annual Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists and National Symposium on ‘Challenges in Diagnostic Pathology in

Domestic, Pet, Wild and Aquatic Animals’ organized by Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College, LLRUVAS, Hisar during

November, 5-7, 2012., 1.8: P-12.

f) Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins A book chapter containing 33 pages (pp 127-159) entitled

‘Mycotoxicoses: Diagnostic methods’ by RK Asrani, RD Patil and

Suman Roy published in the book ‘Veterinary Diagnostics - Current Trends’ edited by RP Gupta, SR Garg, Vikas Nehra and Deepika

Lather and published by Satish Serial Publishing House, Azadpur, Delhi-110 033 in November, 2012.

4. EXTENSION

a) Trainings/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions S. No.

Date Title (Venue) No. of Participants/No. of cases

1. 1st

March, 2013

Two lectures cum practical delivered by Dr.

R D Patil during the ‘Vocational Poultry Training Programme’ on poultry farming at KVK Bara

36

5. Participation in workshops/ Conferences, Trainings etc. S. No.


1. 5-7th

November, 2012

XXIX Annual Conference on

Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists and National Symposium on ‘Challenges in

Diagnostic Pathology in Domestic, Pet, Wild and Aquatic Animals’

organized by Deptt. of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Sciences, LLRUVAS, Hisar.

Dr V K Gupta

Dr R K Asrani Dr R D Patil

2. 8th November, 2012

One-day CL Davis Satellite Seminar on ‘‘Pathology of

aquatic animals, farmed & laboratory fish including integrated aquaculture and waste

Dr V K Gupta


management’’ organized by IAVP

at NRCE, Hisar 3. 15th

December, 2012

One-day Workshop on

‘Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Agricultural Research’ organized

by NRDC and CSK HPKV, Palampur

Dr R K Asrani

Dr R D Patil

4. 07-08th February, 2013

Two-days ICAR sponsored Training-cum-Workshop on Communication Management for

Media and Public Relation’ organized by DEE, CSK HPKV,

Palampur

Dr R D Patil

Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Introduction

The discipline of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology came into

existence as one of the constituents of the erstwhile Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the time of the inception of the College

in July, 1986. The discipline gained the status of an independent Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology w.e.f. July 1st, 1991 becoming

one of the core subjects in the Veterinary profession. The Department attained the status of Postgraduate Department

with the start of PG program leading to M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology w.e.f. July 1996–97. Since then 24 students

have been passed out with M.V.Sc. degree.

2. TEACHING Undergraduate Courses

Semester I S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours Instructors

1. VPT-311 General and Systemic Veterinary Pharmacology

2+1 Dr. C. Varshneya Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

2. VPT-311 (old)

General and CNS Pharmacology

2+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj Dr. Dinesh Kumar

3. VPT-411 Veterinary Chemotherapy 2+0 Dr. Dinesh Sharma Dr. C. Varshneya

4. VPT-411

(old)

Chemotherapy 2+1 Dr. Dinesh Kumar

Dr. C. Varshneya

Semester II S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours Instructors

1. VPT- 321 Veterinary Neuropharmacology



2. VPT-321

(old)

Autonomic and Systemic

Pharmacology

2+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

Dr. Dinesh Kumar

3. VPT-421 Veterinary Toxicology 2+0 Dr. C. Varshneya

Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

4. VPT-421

(old)

Toxicology 2+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

Dr. C. Varshneya

5. VLD-421 Veterinary Clinical

Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnosis-II

0+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

6. Tracking

Programme

Drug Designing 2+0 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

Dr. Dinesh Kumar


Semester I S. No. Course


Hours Instructors

1. VPT-601 General Pharmacology 2+0 Dr. C. Varshneya Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

2. VPT-604 Digestive & Respiratory Pharmacology


3. VPT-607 Chemotherapy 2+1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Dr. C. Varshneya 4. VPT-610 Pharmacological

Techniques

1+1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj 5. VPT -691 Master’s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj 6. VPT- 699 Master’s Research - Dr. C. Varshneya

Semester II S. No. Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

1. VPT-602 Autonomic & Autocoid Pharmacology

2+1 Dr. Dinesh Kumar

2. VPT-603 CNS Pharmacology 2+1 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

3. VPT-608 Toxicology of Xenobiotics 2+1 Dr. C. Varshneya

Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj 4. VPT-612 Ethnopharmacology 2+0 Dr. Dinesh Sharma

5. VPT-691 Masters Seminar 1+0 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj

6. VPT-699 Master’s Research - Dr. C. Varshneya

3. RESEARCH Postgraduate Research

On Going Masters Programme

S. No Name Admission No.


1. Dr. Gyan Prakash Pathak

V-11-30-007 7.73 Studies on protective effects of seabuckthorn (H.


- On Going Doctoral Programme NIL


Studies on ameliorative potential of seabuckthorn pulp and oil against aflatoxin induced hepatotoxicity in poultry are in progress.

b) Research Projects in Progress S.

No. Title of Project PI Funding

Agency Budget Year of

start

1. Utilization of Seabuckthorn

byproducts for the development of

poultry nutraceuticals

Dr. C. Varshneya DBT GOI, New

Delhi

24.75 lacs

2009

2. Outreach Programme on

Ethnoveterinary Medicine

Dr. C. Varshneya ICAR, New

Delhi

80.00 lacs

2007-08

c) Summary of research finding during the year:

In vivo antioxidant and immunomodulatory study on seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) fruit pulp and seed oil was carried

out in male wistar rats to evaluate the antioxidant and

immunomodulatory action. Potassium dichromate was used to induce immunosuppression and oxidative stress. Results indicated that

seabuckthorn pulp extract has good in vivo antioxidant as well as immunomodulatory activity as compared to seed oil.

rhamnoides) oil in poultry

aflatoxicosis. 2. Dr. Navjot

Sharma

V-11-30-013 7.6 Studies on ameliorative

potential of seabuckthorn pulp against aflatoxin induced hepatotoxicity in

poultry. 3. Dr. Kanika V-12-30-011 In

progress

Study of antioxidant and

immunomodulatory effect of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Bauhinia variegata in rats

4. Dr. Mohammad Aamir Bhat

V-12-30-012 In progres

s

Pharmacological and Toxicological effects of

Paclitaxel 5. Dr. Tamanna V-12-30-013 In

progres

s

Bioenhancing effects of Berberis aristata and

Curcuma longa on pharmacokinetics of

amoxicillin in calves


The pharmacokinetic studies revealed that gatifloxacin has a high

bioavailability (83.25%) following oral route and it would be prudent to administer the drug by oral route.

The simultaneous administration of piperine and gatifloxacin did not offer any advantage with respect to therapeutics.

In vitro studies on various plant extracts revealed that plant extract of B. variegata, G. glabra, M. kaenigii and H. rhamnoides possess good

antimicrobial activity. In vitro antioxidant and free radical scavenging (ABTS, DPPH, OH, NO

etc.) activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Bauhinia variegata were studied in different extracts (viz.95% methanolic, 95% ethanolic and

100% aqueous). It was found that 95% methanolic extract is better free radical scavenger and possess more reducing power as compared

to other extracts. This study concluded that there is high possibility of using these extracts as natural antioxidants.

4. Scientific Publications and Presentations Paper Published/Accepted:

1. Aashesh Jain, C. Varshneya and P. Bhardwaj (2013) Ochratoxin induced immunosupression and its protection by seabuckthorn and

glucomannan in Japanese quails. The Indian Veterinary Journal. 90(8): 44-46

2. Sharma DK, Telang RS, Varshneya C. (2013) “Free radicals spare KCl but reversibly impair NE mediated Vascular Contractility in goat

isolated pulmonary artery invitro” Journal of cell and tissue research 13(1): 3495-3498

3. Sharma DK, Varshneya C and Chauhan S. (2013) “Antihyperglycaemic and antioxidant effects of methanolic extract

of T. cordifolia in alloxan – induced diabetic rats” Journal of cell and tissue research13 (1): 3499-3502

4. Sharma DK, Varshneya C and Shekhar C (2013) “Antibacterial

activities of medicinal plants of North- western Himalayan region” Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology 11(1-2): 99-

100 5. Pallavi Bhardwaj, C. Varshneya and Sharma V. In vitro evaluation

of anthelmintic activity of Tagetes patula against Haemonchus contortus. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Accepted.

Papers presented/accepted in National and International Conferences:

1. Ochratoxin induced immunosupression and its protection by seabuckthorn and glucomannan in Japanese quails by Aasheesh

Jain, C. Varshneya and P. Bhardwaj in XII Annual Conference of ISVPT held at Bangalore, 12- 14 Dec., 2012.

2. Immunomodulatory effect of Seabuckthorn pulp and Seabuckthorn

seed oil in rats by Chandresh Varshneya, S. Chauhan and A.


Ghabru in XII Annual Conference of ISVPT held at Bangalore, 12-

14 Dec., 2012. Practical Manuals:

Laboratory Manual ‘Part – I General Pharmacology’ (2013) for Course No. VPT-311 by Dinesh Sharma, Pallavi Bhardwaj and C.

Varshneya Laboratory Manual ‘Part – II Systemic Pharmacology’ (2013) for

Course No. VPT-311 by Pallavi Bhardwaj, Dinesh Sharma and C. Varshneya

Laboratory Manual ‘Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and Lab Diagnosis-II’ (2013) for Course No. VLD-421 by Pallavi Bhardwaj,

Geetanjali Singh, P. Dhar, Naresh Kumar and C. Varshneya

6. Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc. S. No. Date/Venue Title Participants

1. 12- 14 Dec., 2012, Bangalore

Annual Conference of ISVPT Dr. C. Varshneya

2. 15th Dec., 2012 at CSKHPKV, Palampur

One day workshop on ‘Intellectual property and innovation management in

Agricultural research’.

Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj Dr. Dinesh Sharma

3. 20-26 Nov., 2012

at Chandigarh

Training programme on “Youth

for gender equity”

Dr. Dinesh Sharma

4. 4-10 April, 2013

at CSKHPKV, Palampur

7 days training programme

for NSS Programme officers

Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology Introduction

The department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology was established as an independent department in the year 1991. Following

the implementation of revised (VCI) regulation 2008, Veterinary Epidemiology was merged with the department and the discipline has

been named as “Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology”. The department attained the status of postgraduate department since 2007

by offering M.V.Sc. programme. The department has facilities for carrying out the research on microbiological evaluation of foods of animal

origin, drinking water and some important zoonotic diseases. The protocols for detection of common adulterants in milk and milk products

have also been standardized.


2. TEACHING

Undergraduate Courses Semester I Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Instructors

VPH-311

Milk Hygiene and Public Health

1+1

Dr. K. B. Nagal Dr. A.K.Panda Dr. Atul Gupta

VPE-311 Milk and Meat Hygiene, food safety and Public

Health

2+1 Dr. S.K. Khurana Dr. A.K. Panda

Dr. Atul Gupta Dr. K.B. Nagal

VPH-411

Zoonoses and Human Health

1+1

Dr. K.B. Nagal Dr. A.K. Panda

VPH-412

Environmental Hygiene 1+1

Dr. S.K. Khurana

Dr. Atul Kumar

VEP-411 Veterinary Epidemiology

1+1 Dr. A.K. Panda Dr. Atul Kumar

Semester II Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours Instructors

VPH-321

Meat Hygiene and Public Health

1+1

Dr. A.K.Panda Dr. K. B. Nagal

VPE-321 Veterinary Epidemiology & Zoonoses

2+1 Dr. Atul Gupta Dr. S.K. Khurana Dr. K.B. Nagal

Dr. A. K. Panda VEP-421 Veterinary Preventive

Medicine I

2+0 Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. Pradeep Sharma

VEP-422 Rural Clinical Work-I 0+2 Dr. Pradeep

Sharma Dr. S.K. Khurana


Semester II Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours Instructors

VPH – 602

Bacterial and Rickettsial agents of public health

significance

2+1

Dr. K.B. Nagal Dr. Atul Kumar

Dr. S.K. Khurana

3. RESEARCH

Postgraduate Research a) Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements: S. No.



1 Studies of prevalence,

characterization and

Two hundred and fifty samples of

chicken, egg and their products were


effect of antimicrobial

agents on Escherichia coli isolates from

chicken

assessed for E. coli prevalence.

Twenty two isolates were confirmed as E. coli on the basis of serotyping.

Ten isolates of E. coli revealed presence of virulence genes, viz.eae, bfpa A and stx1/stx2.

Among 22 isolates 13 were Multi Drug Resistant (MDR). Nineteen were

resistant to co-trimoxazole. Plasmid profile revealed seven different

plasmid bands occurring in various

combinations. Prevalence of

Staphylococcus and Listeria spp. in ready to eat foods of animal

origin in Himachal Pradesh

The overall prevalence of S. aureus in

ready to eat foods of animal origin was found to be 6.6 per cent, comprising of 10 per cent in milk products and 3.3

per cent in meat products. Prevalence of Listeria species in milk

products was found to be 5.8 per cent Prevalence of L. monocytogenes in

ready-to-eat foods of animal origin was

found to be 1.25 per cent. MDR was found 56.2 per cent among S.

aureus isolates where as 93.7 per cent isolates were Methicillin resistant.

A total of 57.1 per cent and 66.6 per

cent Listeria and L. monocytogenes isolates were MDR, respectively.

b) Research Projects in Progress: Title of Project PI Funding

Agency Budget Year of

start

Duration

Studies on prevalence and

management of Rabies in animals and livestock farmers

in different agro climatic zones of H.P.

PI RKVY 49.58

Lac

2012 1 year

b) Summary of research findings during the year:

1. Twenty Seven Drinking water samples collected from Government (8)

and public water supply (8) and local house holds (11) were analysed for its potabilty. Out of which 44.44% were found to be unpotable as per

WHO standards.

2. An experiment was undertaken to evaluate the load of coliforms in formulations prepared out of urine and faeces from Desi pahari

cows reared in organic environment and Jersey cows. The presence

of coliform was found to be highest in formulations prepared out of jersey cow urine and faeces than Desi cow samples. Escherichia


coli was detected in 66% and 81% Desi cow and Jersey cow

preparations, respectively. 3. A total of 51.72% samples of foods of animal origin screened from

the local market were found to be satisfactory for its total microbial quality.

d) Scientific Publications and Presentations:

1. Thakur, D., Ravikumar, R.K., Kumar, P., Atul Gupta, Sharma, A., Katoch, S. and Bodh, V.K. (2012). “Meat inspection and animal

welfare practices: Evidence from North Western Himalayan Region, India. Veterinary World. 5(12): 718-722.

2. A.K. Panda, A. Kumar, S.D. Thakur and Shalmali (2012). “Evaluation of bacteriological quality of meat and meat products in

Palam Valley of North Western Himalayas”. Journal of Veterinary Public Heath. 10 (1): 21-25.

3. Himani Dhanze, S.K. Khurana and B.G. Mane (2012)

Microbiological quality of eggs, chicken and chevon sold in market of Palampur, HP. Journal of Veterinary Public Health, 10(1): 53-

55. 4. Thakur Shalmali, Panda, A.K. and Chahota, R. (2012).

Seroprevalence of Brucellosis among animals in Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Veterinary Public Health.10 (2) 135-136.

5. Atul Gupta, K. B. Nagal and A. K. Panda (2013). “Bacteriological quality and safety of raw milk and milk products with special

reference to coliforms in Palampur (Himachal Pradesh)”. Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6 (1): 98-101.

6. Himani Dhanze, S.K. Khurana and B.G. Mane (2013). Effect of Seabuckthorn Leaf Extract on Microbiological Quality of Raw

Chicken during Extended Periods of Storage. Journal of Food Quality. 36: 59–65.

7. Nagal K B, Gupta Atul and Asrani R K. (2013). Salvia coccinea

poisoning among migratory Gaddi goats: Evidences from North Western Himalayan region, India. Ind. J. Anim. Sci. (Accepted)

Popular Publications:

1. S.K. Khurana and Atul Gupta (2012). Foot and Mouth Disease: An update. Livestock Line. 6(6): 21-24.

2. Thakur, S.D., Vaid, R.K., Panda, A.K. and Saini Yogesh. (2012). Marine mammal Brucellosis: A new dimension to an old zoonosis-

Brucellosis. Current Science 103(7).

Papers presented at Conferences 1. Atul Kumar and K.B. Nagal (2012). Bacteriological quality of milk

and milk products sold in various retail outlets at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Abstract published in National Seminar on

“Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies & road


map”. Organized by Youth for sustainable development &

CSKHPKV, Palampur. (4-5 August, 2012) 2. Atul Kumar, K.B. Nagal, A.K. Panda and S.K. Khurana (2012).

Isolation and characterization of Salmonella from Livestock feed. Presented as Poster Presentation in International Symposium &

XIth Annual conference of IAVPHS at GADVASU, Ludhiana. (Dec., 13-14, 2012)

3. S. K. Khurana, K. B. Nagal and B. G. Mane (2012). Evaluation of bacterial contamination of marketable raw meat and eggs sold in

Palampur city and its public health significance. Presented as Poster in International Symposium and XIth Annual conference of

Indian association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists (IAVPHS) at GADVASU, Ludhiana. (Dec., 13-14, 2012)

4. Panda, A.K., Punam; Atul; Gourav and Saini, J.P. (2012). Bacteriological Evaluation of Bioformulations used in Organic

Agriculture and its Public Health Significance. Presented as Poster

in International Symposium and XIth Annual conference of Indian association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists (IAVPHS) at

GADVASU, Ludhiana. (Dec., 13-14, 2012)

e) Manuals, books, booklets and bulletins 1. Atul Kumar and K.B. Nagal (2013). Bacteriological quality of milk

and milk products sold in various retail outlets at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. In: Book of proceeding of national seminar on

“Indian Agriculture: Present Situation, Challenges, Remedies and Road Map”. pp. 107-108.

4. EXTENSION

a) Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions S. No Date Title (Venue) No. of

Participants

1. 28/09/12 Three Days Institutional training to farmers

from Distt. Mandi under Integrated Watershed Management Project at

CSKHPKV, Palampur (Dr. Atul Gupta).

15

2. 7-8/11/12 International training Programme on Cultivation, Processing and Value Addition

from at CSKHPKV, Palampur (Dr. A.K. Panda)

05

3. 01/03/13 Six days vocational training on poultry farming at KVK, Hamirpur at Bara (Dr. Atul Gupta)

30

b) Extension Publication 1. Atul Gupta and Kul Bhushan Nagal (2013). “Himachal Pradesh ke

bhedpalkon mein Pashujanay Rog: Niyantran avam Roktham”.


Parvatiaya Khetibari, DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur. April - June (2): 16 –

18. 2. Kul Bhushan Nagal and Atul Gupta (2013). “Pashuon vah Manushyon

mein kshay rog”. Parvatiaya Khetibari, DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur. April - June (2): 27 – 28.

5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC.

S. No.


1. 11 – 20,

September, 2012.

Innovative approaches to e-learning at

NAARM, Hyderabad

Dr. Atul

Gupta

2. 13-14th

December, 2012.

International Symposium on One health &

Way forward to challenges in food safety and zoonoses in 21st Centaury and & XIth

Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at GADVASU, Ludhiana.

Dr. A.K.

Panda Dr. S.K.

Khurana Dr. Atul Gupta

3. 15th December, 2012

Workshop on Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Agricultural

Research held at CSK HPKV, Palampur.

Dr. K.B. Nagal

4. 17-18th , April, 2013

National Conference on Animal Disaster Management FICCI New Delhi

Dr. S.K. Khurana

5. 6th June, 2013 Workshop on Willed Body Programme and other humane alternatives in Veterinary

Education held at Bombay Veterinary College, Mumbai.

Dr. K.B. Nagal

Livestock Production & Management

Introduction The Department of Livestock Production Management is one of the

key departments of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences responsible for UG teaching of maximum credit hours. Besides, the

department is also taking care of UG teaching in College of Agriculture and College of Home Science. Initially, the department was clubbed with

the department of Animal Production and later on with the joining of faculty members during 1998, it started functioning as an independent

department as per V.C.I. norms. Presently the department is manned by two faculty members and one field staff only.

2. TEACHING Undergraduate Courses: During the period under report following UG

courses were offered to the students of COVAS, COA and COHS:


Sr.

No.

Course

No.

Title of Course Credit

hrs.

Course Instructor

First Semester

1. LPM-111 Livestock Production and Management -I (General

Principles and Ruminants)

3+1 Drs. P. K. Dogra and Rajesh Sharma & Saroj

Bala 2. LPM-211 Avian Production &

Management

1+1 Drs. Rakesh Thakur &

Saroj Bala 3. LPM-311 Swine/Camel/Equine/Yak

Production and Management 1+1 Dr. (Mrs.) Saroj Bala

4. LPM-312 Wild and Zoo Animal Health Care and Management/ Fish

Production

1+1 Drs. Rani Dhanze & Pradeep Kumar

5. LPM-313 Laboratory Animal/Rabbit/Fur Animal

Production and Management & Pet Animal Care

1+1 Drs. P. K. Dogra & Saroj Bala

6. LPM- 411 Cattle and Buffalo Production and Management

1+1 Drs. Dinesh Krofa & B.G. Mane

7. AMT-232 Poultry (COHS) 0+1 Drs. Rakesh Thakur &

Varun Sankhyan 8. AMT-232 Fisheries (COHS) 0+1 Dr. (Mrs.) Rani Dhanze

9. - Study Circle on Production System

NC Dr. P.K. Dogra & Rajesh Sharma

Second Semester

1. LPM–121 Fodder Production and Grassland Management

1+1 Dr. Naveen Kumar

2. LPM–122 Livestock Production and Management –II (Monogastric and Laboratory

Animals)

1+1 Drs. P.K. Dogra & Saroj Bala

3. LPM-221 Commercial Poultry

Production & Hatchery Management

1+1 Drs. Rakesh Thakur &

Saroj Bala

4. LPM-222 Livestock Production and

Management –III (Regional Interest)

1+1 Drs. P.K. Dogra & Saroj

Bala

5. LPM-321 Sheep and Goat Production and Management

1+1 Drs. (Mrs.) Saroj Bala

6. LPM-322 Avian Production and

Management

2+1 Drs. Rakesh Thakur and

Saroj Bala 7. AMT-121 Dairy and Animal Science

(COHS)

1+1 Drs. Dinesh Krofa & B.G.

Mane 8. LPM-361 Livestock Production and

Management (COA)

2+1 Drs. Shivani Katoch,

Devesh Thakur & Alok Sharma

9. - Study Circle on Production

System

NC Dr. P.K. Dogra


Dr. P.K. Dogra (Professor) also guided five Internship students for their

dissertation: S.

No.

Name of

student

Admn. No. Title of the Dissertation

1. Amit Sharma V-08-04-03 Neonatal mortality in bovines. 2. Arvind Verma V-08-04-09 Relationship of fodder availability & milk

production in dairy cows of Livestock Farm.

3. Deepika Bist V-08-04-11 Testicular morphometery in gaddi goats. 4. Rakesh Kumar V-08-04-27 Biogas a potential source of energy for rural

farmer with special reference to electricity generation.

5. Sunil Kumar V-08-04-37 Automation in dairy farms with special

reference to feeding, milking, sanitation and reproduction.

c) Research Projects in Progress

S.

No.

Title of the Project PI/Co-PI Funding

Source

Budget

(Lacs)

Year of

Start

1. AICRP on goat

improvement (Gaddi Field Unit)

Dr. P. K.

Dogra as PI

AICRP

(ICAR)

118.00 2009

d) Summary of research findings during the year

AICRP on Goat Improvement: A total of 487 young kids were born and overall population growth of 113.45 % and overall mortality of

5.51% was recorded. The percent of incidence of twin births and abortions was 22.84 and 9.39 respectively. The overall least square

mean for body weights at birth, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12

months of age were 2.91±0.03, 14.91±0.13, 19.29±0.20, 22.59±0.16 and 26.95±0.23 Kg., respectively. After final selection a total of 25 males

were finally distributed to different farmers as a breeding input.

4. EXTENSION Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions

Extension lectures delivered through Directorate of Extension Education: 27 S. No Name of Scientist

/Officer

No. of lectures

delivered

TV talks

DD Shimla

1

2.

Dr. P. K. Dogra

Dr. (Mrs.) Saroj Bala

15

2

1

-

Popular Articles

1. Dogra Pardeep Kumar, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Yashpal, Katoch

Sanjeet and Thakur Rakesh (2012). ihmaacala p`doSa ko p`mauK pSauQana saMsaaGana

.pSauGana p`kaSa tRtIya AMk janavarI - idsamvar 2012 : 2-4.


2. Thakur Rakesh, Dogra Pardeep Kumar, Thakur Yashpal, Sankhyan

Varun and Sharma Rajesh (2013). duQaa$ pSau KrIdnao samvanQaI jaanakarI, pva-tIya

KotIbaaD,I ,33 (2): 22.

3. Dogra Pardeep Kumar, Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur

Yashpal and Sanjeet Katoch (2013). ihmaacala p`doSa maoM bakrI palana, pva-tIya

KotIbaaD,I ,33 (2): 29-30.

Radio Talks 1. Dogra Pardeep Kumar. Garminyon mein dudharu pasuon ka

prabandh. TV talk telecasted from DD Shimla on 09.05.2013.


Period Title Name of Participants

1. Nov. 1-2, 2012

Annual Review Meet of AICRP on Goat Improvement at CIRG, Makhdoom.

Dr. P.K. Dogra

2. Dec. 15, 2012

Workshop on “Intellectual property and innovation management in agricultural

research”.

Dr. P.K. Dogra

6. Scientific Publications and Presentations 1. Sharma D., Agnihotri R.K., Dogra P.K., Sen D. and Katoch A.

(2012). Incidence of gastro intestinal parasites among Chegu goats in Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J. Agric.

Res. 38 (1):61.63.

2. Sharma Rajesh Kumar and Dogra P.K. (2012). Livelihood sustainability through animal production: avenues for rural youth.

Paper presented in the National seminar on ‘Indian Agriculture: present situation, challenges, remedies and road map’, held at CSK

HPKV, Palampur, Aug. 4-5, 2012. Abstr. No. AHP 012, pp 101. 3. Dogra P.K. and Thakur Y.P. (2012). Animal based integrated

farming systems in Western Himalayas. Lecture delivered to the participants of Model Training course on on ‘Management of

integrated farming systems for improving livelihood security of hill farmers’ Oct. 8-15, 2012. Department of Agronomy, Forages and

Grassland Improvement, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur. 4. Kumar R. and Dogra P.K. (2012). Impact of Climate change on

livestock and mitigation strategies to augment productivity in North western Himalayan region. Lead paper delivered at National

Symposium & XXI SAPI Annual Conference, held at Navsari on Nov.6-8, 2012.

5. Kumar R., Sharma K.B., Dogra P.K., Chadha K. K. and Kumar

Rakesh (2012). Impact of change in climatic variables on production performance in dairy cows of Himachal Pradesh. Paper

presented at National Symposium& XXI SAPI Annual Conference, held at Navsari w.e.f. Nov.6-8, 2012.Abstr. C1. O-3 pp32.


6. Thakur R., Singh A., Chauhan C.L., Sankhyan V., Dogra P.K. and

Thakur Y.P. (2012). Emu farming in Himachal Pradesh. Proc. Annual Conference and National Symposium of Indian Poultry

Science Association – IPSACON-2012, Dec. 5-7th, 2012, held at Hyderabad.

7. Sharma D., Dogra P.K., Agnihotri R.K., Chadda D. and Mittra S. (2013). Control of ecto-parasitic infestation in Gaddi goats. Paper

presented in National seminar on ‘New paradigms in Live stock Production: from traditional to commercial farming and beyond’.

Jan. 28-23, 2013. NDRI, Karnal. Abstr, No. C30 Pp. 88. 8. Dogra P.K., Sankhyan V., Katoch S., Thakur Y.P., Sharma R. and

Sharma P. (2013). Body weights of gaddi goats at different ages under transhumance production system. Paper presented in

National seminar on ‘New paradigms in Livestock production: from traditional to commercial farming and beyond’. Jan. 28-23, 2013.

NDRI, Karnal. Abstr, No. B40 Pp.

9. Kumar R., Dogra P.K. and Kumar A. (2013). Impact of Climate change on livestock and mitigation strategies to augment

productivity for sustainable Livelihood. Paper presented at International conference on ‘Crop management in changing

climate’, held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan w.e.f. Feb. 11-13, 2013. Pp 122-123.

Livestock Products Technology

Introduction

The Department of Livestock Products Technology is one of the important Departments of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

The Department was created under VCI Act in 1996 but it started independent functioning since 1998. The primary mandate of the

department is to impart training to undergraduate (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) students in the fields of Livestock Products Technology. Efforts are afoot

to strengthen the basic infrastructural facilities for undergraduate programme as per the VCI norms.

2. TEACHING

Undergraduate Courses

Semester I Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

LPT-311 (Old) Milk & Milk Products Technology

1+1 Dr. D. Krofa/Dr. B. G. Mane

LPT-411

LPT-311

(New)

Meat & Meat Products

Technology Milk & Milk Products

Technology Abattoir Practices &

1+1

1+1

1+1

Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr.

D. Krofa Dr. D. Krofa/Dr. B.

G. Mane Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr.


LPT-312

(New)

Animal By-products

Technology

D. Krofa

Semester II Course No.


Instructors

LPT-321 (Old)

LPT-321 (New)

---------

Abattoir Practices & Animal By-products Technology

Meat Science Training to Internship

Students Entrepreneurship Programme

(2 Nos)

1+1

1+1

Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr. D. Krofa

Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr. D. Krofa

Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr. D. Krofa Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr.

D. Krofa

Other Departments/College Teaching Assignments:

Semester I/II Course

No.

Course Title Credit

Hours

Instructors

AMT-121 Animal & Dairy Sciences 1+1 Dr. D. Krofa/Dr. B. G. Mane

LPM-411

Cattle & Buffalo

Production Management

1+1 Dr. D. Krofa/Dr. B. B.

Mane

LFP-221 0+1 Dr. B. G. Mane/Dr. D. Krofa

3. RESEARCH

Research Projects in Progress S. No.

Title of Project PI Funding Agency

Bud-get

Year of start

1. Model Demonstration Unit for Processing of Milk and

Preparation of Value Added Dairy Products” by the ICAR, New Delhi

B G Mane

ICAR

99.8 Lakhs

2011-12

Scientific Publications and Presentations 1. S. Chawla, S. Katoch, BG Mane, VK Sharma and KS Sharma

(2013). Carcass and meat quality of broiler chicken supplemented with varying dose of isolated Enterococcus faecium. Indian Journal

of Animal Nutrition, 30(2): 179-183. 2. Raj Narayan, Mendiratta SK and Mane BG (2013). Properties of raw

meat and meat curry from spent goat in relation with post-mortem handling conditions. Food Science and Technology International,

19(2): 187-193. 3. Mane BG, Mendiratta SK and Tiwari AK (2013). Pork specific

polymerase chain reaction assay for authentication of meat and


meat products. Journal of Meat Science and Technology, 1(1): 24-

30. 4. Dhanze Himani, Khurana SK and Mane BG (2013). Effect of

seabuckthorn leaf extract on microbiological quality of raw chicken during extended periods of storage. Journal of Food Quality, 36:

59-65. 5. Mane BG, Mendiratta SK, Tiwari AK and R Narayan (2013).

Sequence analysis of mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene to identify meat species. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 41(1):77-81.

Papers presented at Conferences

1. Mane BG, Arun Sharma, Gopal Puri, Dinesh Krofa, Shivi Maini, K. Ravikant and V K Sharma (2013). Effect of lean meat product

AV/LMP/10 on meat quality attributes in broilers. Abstract in IIth /IAVNAW Conference, Jammu (J&K), India (held on 19-217st Sept.

2013). Pg-181.

2. Mane BG, Mendiratta SK and Tiwari AK (2013). Multiplex PCR assay for identification of beef, pork and chicken in meat and meat

products. Abstract in XX Annual Conference of ISVIB, Palampur, India (held on 11-13th Nov, 2013). Pg-133.

Manuals, Books, Book Chapters, Booklets and Bulletins etc

Mane BG and Mendiratta SK (2012). Identification and detection of species in meat and meat products- recent development. In:

Advances in Food Science and Technology (Eds A.K. Haghi), Nova Science Publication, and USA.

4. EXTENSION

Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions S. No.

Date Title (Venue) No. of Participants/No.

of cases

1. 27-

29/12/2013 Value addition in meat production: 3 days

training programme on dairy farming to the farmers of Bilaspur Distt under ATMA

Project organized by DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur

2. 12/05/2013 Invited guest lecture on “Role of

veterinarian in public health with special reference to meat inspection as at state

level seminar on Current concern in the field practice of veterinary medicine in Himachal Pradesh “organized by HP state

veterinary council

3. 13-

14/03/2013

Value addition of milk and milk products

and post harvest technology for profitable marketing: live demonstration to the farmers under GEF funded project NAIP-

1005-44 organized by Deptt of VAHEE,

http://www.tandfonline.com/action/doSearch?action=runSearch&type=advanced&searchType=journal&result=true&prevSearch=%2Bauthorsfield%3A(Mane%2C+B)

http://www.tandfonline.com/action/doSearch?action=runSearch&type=advanced&searchType=journal&result=true&prevSearch=%2Bauthorsfield%3A(Mendiratta%2C+S)

http://www.tandfonline.com/action/doSearch?action=runSearch&type=advanced&searchType=journal&result=true&prevSearch=%2Bauthorsfield%3A(Tiwari%2C+A)

http://www.tandfonline.com/action/doSearch?action=runSearch&type=advanced&searchType=journal&result=true&prevSearch=%2Bauthorsfield%3A(Narayan%2C+R)

http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/taar20?open=41#vol_41

http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/taar20/41/1


COVAS, Palampur

4. 21/10/2012 Preparation of value added milk products. Organized by DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur

Extension Publication

1. Mane BG, Shivani Choudhary and Khurana SK (2013). Public health risk of meat-borne parasitic zoonoses. Livestock Line, July 2013

issue.

2. Upadhyaya Pallavi and Mane BG (2012). Impact of food safety and standards act on Indian food industry. Beverage & Food World, 39

(12): 48-50. 3. Thakur D and Mane BG (2013). Traditional Fermented Dairy

Products of Himachal Pradesh: Kalari and Churpi. Himachal Veterinary Journal, 6(1): 190-192.

Popular Articles/Radio Talks:

Pallavi and Mane BG (2013). Importance of food surveillance and monitoring under the new food control system. Processed Food

Industry, 16(5): 32-36.

5. Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc. Date Title Name of

Participants

15th Dec., 2012

“Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Agricultural

Research” Organized by NRDC and CSKHPKV, Palampur on 15th

December, 2012.

Dr. B. G. Mane

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology Introduction

The department of Surgery & Radiology was established in the year 1991 as an important constituent of College of Veterinary and Animal

Sciences of CSKHP Agriculture University, Palampur to impart quality

education to Veterinary graduates and postgraduates, to extend clinical services and to conduct need based research and extension activities.

The department has gained appreciations and recognitions not only from students and peers of veterinary profession but also from State, National

and International Authorities. The department has an excellent team of dedicated, highly qualified and exceptionally motivated academic and

non-academic staff who have toiled hard all these years to build this department from a scratch. At present the department has a decent

infrastructure and its labs are equipped with number of modern equipments. 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. To provide quality services to

veterinary patients as per international standards.


2. TEACHING

Undergraduate courses S.

No.

Course No. Course Title Credit

hours

Instructors

1st Semester 1. VSR-411

(New) General Vety. Surgery,

Anaesthesiology & Diagnostic Imaging

2+2 Dr. Adarsh Kumar I/c), Dr. S.K. Sharma,

Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. S. P. Tyagi,

Dr. M.S. Kanwar 2. VSR-411

(Old) General Surgery and Anaesthesiology

2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar (I/c), Dr. Amit Kumar,

Dr. S.K. Sharma 3. VCP-411

(New)

Vety. Clinical

Practice

0+5 Dr. Adarsh, Dr. Amit Kumar,

Dr. S.P. Tyagi 2nd Semester 1 VSR-421

(New)

Regional Veterinary

Surgery

2+1 Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c), Dr.

Adarsh Kumar, Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. M.S.

Kanwar, Dr. S.K. Sharma

2 VSR-421

(Old)

Regional & Clinical

Surgery-I

2+0 -do-

3 VSR-422

(Old)

Radiology, Regional

& Clinical Surgery-I Clinics

0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c), Dr. S.P.

Tyagi Dr. Adarsh Kumar

4 VAC-421

(Old)

Vety. Ambulatory

Clinics-I

0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar (I/c), Dr. S.P.

Tyagi 5 VCP-421

(New)

Vety. Clinical

Practice

0+5 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Amit Kumar,

Dr. Adarsh Kumar 1st Semester VSR-511 Regional Clinical

Surgery-II and Lameness

2+0 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Adarsh

Kumar Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. M.S.

Kanwar, Dr. S.K. Sharma

VSR-512 Regional Clinical Surgery-II and Lameness clinics

0+2 Dr. S.P. Tyagi , Dr. Amit Kumar Dr. Adarsh Kumar

VAC-511 Vety. Ambulatory Clinics-II

0+2 Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Adarsh Kumar

Postgraduate courses S.

No.

Course

No.

Course title Credit

Hours

Name(s) of the teacher(s)

1st Semester

1 VSR-601 Principles of Surgery

2+0 Dr. MS Kanwar and Dr. Adarsh Kumar

2 VSR-602 Clinical practice - I 0+3 Dr. SP Tyagi, Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. MS Kanwar, Dr. SK


Sharma

3 VSR- 603 CLINICAL PRACTICE - II

0+3 Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. SP Tyagi, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr.

MS Kanwar, Dr. SK Sharma 4 VSR- 604 Small Animal

Anaesthesia- II 2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar, & Dr.

Amit Kumar

5 VSR-608 Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

2+1 Dr. SK Sharma and Dr. SP Tyagi

6 VSR-700 Master’s Research - Respective Major Advisor 2nd Semester

1 VSR- 603 Clinical Practice -

II

0+3 Dr. SK Sharma, Dr. MS

Kanwar, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. SP Tyagi Dr. Amit Kumar

2 VSR-606 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar and Dr. Amit Kumar

3 VSR-610 Orthopedic and Limb Surgery

2+1 Dr. SP Tyagi and Dr. MS Kanwar

4 VSR-691 M.V.Sc Seminar 1+0 Dr. MS Kanwar 5 VSR-699 Master’s Research - Dr. SK Sharma and Dr.

Adarsh Kumar

6 VSR- 701 Clinical Practice - I 0+2 Dr. SK Sharma, Dr. MS Kanwar, Dr. Adarsh Kumar,

Dr. SP Tyagi Dr. Amit Kumar 7 VSR- 705 Advances in

Anaesthsiology 2+1 Dr. SK Sharma and Dr.

Adarsh Kumar

8 VSR- 708 Experimental Surgical

Techniques

1+1 Dr. SP Tyagi and Dr. Amit Kumar

9 VSR- 791 Doctoral Seminar-I

1+1 Dr. MS Kanwar

3. Research a) Postgraduate Research

i) On Going masters Programme

S.

No.

Name Admission No Title of Research Problem

1. Mitin Chanana

V-2012-30-15 Clinical evaluation of End-threaded intramedullary pinning for management of long bone fractures

in canines. 2. Neha Kapil V-2012-30-16 Clinical evaluation of ketamine,

propofol or ketamine-propofol admixture (Ketofol) for induction

of anaesthesia in diazepam-butorphanol premedicated and

isoflurane maintained dogs. 3. Shastri Piyush

Suresh

V-2012-30-17 Evaluation of combination

therapies for Gastric ulcerations and erosions in dogs


b) Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. No.



1 Evaluation of sucralfate or

misoprostol alone and in combination with seabuckthorn (Hippophae

sp.) oil for the management of gastric ulcerations and

erosions (GUE) in dogs

The healing of GUE lesions occur fastest in

dogs treated with combination of sucralfate @ 1g/animal and seabuckthorn oil @ 1ml/animal BW PO t.i.d followed by

combination of misoprostol and seabuckthorn oil, misoprostol alone and

sucralfate alone.

c) Research Projects in Progress S. No.

Title of the Project Funding source

Budget (Lakhs)

Year of Start and

duration

i Utilization of seabuckthorn in the

healing of gastric erosions and ulcers in animals

NAIP

(ICAR)

37.433

lacs

2009 -12

ii Funds for improvement S&T

Infrastructure

FIST/DST 30 lacs 2010-15

d) Summary of research finding during the year

Faecal occult blood test is quite sensitive in indirect assessment of haemorrhage occurring in gastric ulcerations and erosions in dogs

but may show occasional false negative reactions. Diazepam-Ketofol is better anaesthetic combination as compared to

Midazolam-Ketofol group as it provides more cardiovascular stability to patients and absence of vocalization during recovery.

e) Scientific Publications and Presentations

1. Richa Dogra, S. P. Tyagi, and Amit Kumar, “Efficacy of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Oil vis-a-vis Other Standard

Drugs for Management of Gastric Ulceration and Erosions in Dogs,” Veterinary Medicine International, vol. 2013, Article ID

176848, 11 pages, 2013. doi:10.1155/2013/176848 2. Vijay Kumar, Adarsh Kumar, AC Varshney, SP Tyagi and SK

Sharma 2012. Diagnostic imaging of canine hepatobiliary

affections: A review. Vet. Med. Int. (2012), Article ID 672107, 15 pages.

3. Sharma, S, Kanwar, MS, Tyagi, SP and Imran, S 2013. Comparison of fluoroscopic and radiographic imaging of long bones in healthy

dogs. Journal of Applied animal research (2013). DOI:10:1080/09712119.2013.782874.

4. Uiase Bin

Farooq

V-2012-30-18 Diagnostic Ultrasonography of Equine

Abdomen.


4. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Madan Lal Sharma, Adarsh Kumar. 2012.

Radical exenetration of the orbit following traumatic myiasis in a crossbred cow: A case report. Vet. World, 2012, Vol.5(6): 376-377

5. Pardeep Sharma, B. Pal, R.K. Mandial and Adarsh Kumar. 2012. Therapeutic Management of Posterior Paresis in Dogs. Indian

Veterinary Journal. Vol 89 (6): 86-87 6. Sheikh Imran, SP Tyagi, Adarsh Kumar and Shivali Sharma. 2012.

Ultrasonographic imaging of the small intestine in healthy Indian crossbred cows. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 82 (5): 486–

488. 7. Umeshwari N. Adarsh Kumar, MS Kanwar and Kurade NP. 2012. A

case of cutaneous haemangiosarcoma in bitch. Indian Journal of veterinary Surgery. Vol 33 91): 76-77

8. Umeshwari N. Adarsh Kumar, MS Kanwar and Kurade NP. 2012. Cutaneous histiocytoma complicated with venereal granuloma in a

male dog. Indian Journal of veterinary Surgery. Vol 33 91):75-75

9. Adarsh Kumar. 2012. Present status of livestock development and road map for animal husbandry improvement in Himachal Pradesh.

Compendium of National Seminar on Agriculture 2012. 94-96. 10. Adarsh Kumar. 2012. Laparoscopy in Veterinary Practice.

Compendium on “Advances in Veterinary diagnostic, anaesthetic and surgical techniques.” Published by Centre of Advanced Faculty

training, Department of Vety. Surgery, GADVASU, Ludhiana.

4. EXTENSION

Trainings/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions

S.

No.

Date Camp Site S. No Date Camp Site

1 28.07.2012 Chadhiar, VH

Chadhiar

10 19-01-2013 Gander, VH Alampur

2 18.08.2012 Ballah, VH

Dhanag

11 02-02-2013 Kotla, VH

Lambagaon 3 25.08.2012 Sansai 12 23-02-2013 Bandahu, VH

Alampur

4 01.09.2012 Harsi Patan, VH Jaisinghpur

13 02-03-2013 Chandad, CVD, Garh

5 15.09.2012 VD Bhattu, VH Khalet

14 16-03-2013 Racchiyada, VH Kandwari

6 22.09.2012 VD Talwar, VH

Lambagaon

15 23-03-2013 Marhoon, VH,

Bhawarna 7 29.09.2012 VH Alampur 16 30-03-2013 Chaubu, VH Kunsal

8 06.10.2012 V.D. Banghar, VH Majhera

17 06-04-2013 Khera, CVD, Bhouda

9 19.01.2013 VD, Gander,

CVH, Alampur

18 17th Jan,

2013

-Clinical Camp at

Village Mann, The Nadaun Under

NICRA project


C) Pamphlets/Folders

Utilization of seabuckthorn in the healing and prevention of gastric erosions and ulcers in animals. Dr SP Tyagi, Dr AC Varshney ,

Adarsh Kumar, Amit Kumar

5. Participation in workshops/ Conferences, Trainings etc. S. No.


1. November 1-3, 2012

Ruminant Surgery in polyclinics, co-operative dairies and shelters: perspective 2020 Nanobiomaterials in

Biomedical Research: Their Application in Veterinary Surgery

Dr Arvind Sharma

2. Aug 04-05, 2012.

National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: present situation,

Challenges, Remedies and Road Map

Dr. Adarsh Kumar (Organizing

Secretary) 3. Feb 11-13,

2013 International Conference on Crop management in Climate change at

University of Faisalabad ( Pakistan)

Dr. Adarsh Kumar

6. WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED

1. In advance training course entitled “Latest trends in diagnosis and management of important diseases of Livestock and Poultry” for the

Veterinary Officers of Department of Animal Husbandry, H.P. held w.e.f. December 5-12, 2011 at DGCN COVAS, Palampur.

2. 7 day “Training on Ultrasonography and radiology in Veterinary Practice” from 1-7 Dec, 2012.

3. 3 Days training in Applied Anesthesia to Veterinary officers of Department of Animal Husbandry, GoHP. (22-04-2013 to 24-04-2013)

4. 4 Days training in Ultrasonography to the Veterinary officers (Clinical specialists) of Department of Animal Husbandry, GoHP (18-06-2013 to

21-06-2013)

Veterinary Medicine

Introduction The Department of Veterinary Medicine was one of the six major

departments since the establishment of college of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in July 1986. The name of the Department was re-designated

as the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ethics & Jurisprudence in 1993. However, as per the latest VCI amendments (2008), the name

has again been changed to the Department of Veterinary Medicine.

The salient status and achievements of the department in respect of teaching, extension and research for the year 2012- 2013 are as

under: -


2. TEACHING

Undergraduate: The following undergraduate courses were offered during the year:

SEMESTER 1 Course No. Cr.

Hrs.

Title Instructor (s)

VMD-411 2+1 Clinical Vet. Medicine-I (General & Systemic)

Dr. Ankur Sharma Dr. Ajay Katoch

VMD-412 2+0 Vety. Preventive Medicine-

1

Dr Pradeep Sharma

Dr. Ajay Katoch VCP-411 0+5 Vety. Clinical Practice Dr. Ankur Sharma

Dr Pradeep Sharma VCM-511 2+0 Clinical Vet. Medicine-II Dr. Ajay Katoch

Dr Des Raj

VCM-512 0 + 2 Clinical Vet. Medicine-II (Clinics)

Dr. Ajay Katoch Dr Ankur Sharma

VCM-513 0 +1 Vet. Ethics & Jurisprudence

Dr. Des Raj Dr. R.K. Mandial

VEP - 511 2+0 Vety. Epidemiology and

Preventive Medicine-II

Dr Pradeep Sharma

Dr Ankur Sharma VEP- 512 0 +2 Vety. Epidemiology and

Preventive Medicine

VAC -511 0 + 2 Veterinary Ambulatory

Clinics-II

Dr Pradeep Sharma

Dr. Ajay Katoch Tracking Programme

2+0 Alternate Vety. Medicine Dr. R.K. Mandial

Tracking

Programme

2+0 Non-mammalian Medicine Dr Ankur Sharma

Tracking Programme

2+0 Dermatology/Integument Sc

Dr Pradeep Sharma

Study Circle 2+0 Law & Vety Sc Study Circle

Dr. R.K. Mandial

SEMESTER- II Course No. Cr Hrs Title Instructor (s)

VMD-421 2+0 Vety. Clinical Medicine-II (Metabolic & deficiency

diseases)

Dr. Ajay Katoch Dr. Ankur Sharma

VMD-422 2+0 Vety. Preventive Medicine-1I Dr Pradeep Sharma

Dr. B. Pal VCP-421 0+5 Vety. Clinical Practice Dr. Ankur Sharma

Dr. Ajay Katoch

Dr Pradeep Sharma VCM-421 2+0 Clinical Vet. Medicine-I Dr. Ankur Sharma

Dr. Des Raj VCM-422 0 + 2 Clinical Vet. Medicine-I

(Clinics) Dr. B. Pal Dr. Ajay Katoch

VAC-421 0 + 2 Veterinary Ambulatory Clinics I

Dr. Ankur Sharma Dr Pradeep Sharma

VEP-421 2+0 Vety. Preventive Medicine-1 Dr. Atul Kumar


Dr. Pardeep Sharma

VEP-422 0 + 2 Vety. Preventive Medicine-1(Rural clinical work)

Dr. Pardeep Sharma Dr S.K. Khurana

VPP 322

1+1 Aquatic animal diseases, health care & Management

Dr V.K. Gupta Dr Pradeep Sharma Dr Rani Dhanze

Tracking Programme

2+0 Sports Animal Medicine Dr. Ajay Katoch

Tracking Programme

2+0 Sheep & Goat Medicine Dr. Ankur Sharma

Tracking

Programme

2+0 Feline medicine Dr Pradeep Sharma

Study Circle 2+0 Law & Vety Sc Study Circle Dr. R.K. Mandial

Postgraduate: The following postgraduate courses were offered during

the year

SEMESTER-I VCM-601 2+0 Ruminant Clinical

Medicine

Dr Des raj

Dr Pradeep Sharma VCM-609 2+0 Production Diseases Dr Des raj

Dr Ankur Sharma VCM-614 0+2 Clinical Practice-1 Dr. Ankur Sharma

Dr Pradeep Sharma

VCM-603 2+0 Equine Clinical Medicine

Dr R.K. Mandial Dr Ajay Katoch

VCM-691 1+0 Master’s Seminar Dr R.K. Mandial

SEMESTER-II VCM-603 2+0 Equine Clinical

Medicine Dr R.K. Mandial Dr Pradeep Sharma

VCM-604 2+0 Canine & Feline Clinical Medicine

Dr. Des Raj Dr Ankur Sharma

VCM-612 0+2 Clinical Diagnostic

Techniques

Dr B.Pal

Dr Ajay Katoch VCM-613 0+2 Vety. Emergency

Medicine

Dr Ankur Sharma

Dr R.K. mandial VCM-607 2+0 Zoo, Wild and

Laboratory Animal

Medicine

Dr Pradeep Sharma Dr Ankur Sharma

VCM-615 0+2 Clinical Practice-II Dr Ajay Katoch

Dr Pradeep Sharma VCM-701 2+1 Advances in

gastroenterology Dr. Des Raj Dr R.K. Mandial

VCM-707 1+2 Advances in Vety. diagnostics

Dr B.Pal Dr R.K. Mandial

VCM-708 1+2 Advances in Vety. Therapeutics

Dr R.K. Mandial Dr. Des Raj

VCM-709 0+2 Advanced Clinical

practice-I

Dr B.Pal

Dr R.K. Mandial VCM-709 1+0 Doctoral seminar Dr R.K. Mandial


3. Research

Postgraduate Research

On Going Doctoral Programme




1 Investigations on parvo

viral enteritis in dogs

Investigation was conducted on 50 dogs

suffering from enteritis. Out of these, 26 cases were detected positive for canine

parvovirus infection using Scan Vet kit and was further confirmed by PCR. Most cases were observed between age group of 1 to 3

months. Most of the dogs suffering from enteritis were dehydrated. Haematologically,

leucopenia was observed in most of the cases of parvo –viral enteritis. ECG findings included

arrhythmia and myocarditis was also observed

b) Research Projects in Progress S. No.

Title of Project

PI Funding Agency

Budget Year of

start

Duration

1 A value chain on enhanced productivity and

profitability of Pashmina fibre

Dr. R.K. Mandial Dr Ajay

Katoch Dr. Ankur

Sharma

ICAR under NAIP

1.38 crores

2009 Till March 2014

2. Clinical assessment of

curative efficacy of Gentin – 80,

Inj. Enrotreat, Inj. Oxymin, Susp. Altai plus

Dr. Ankur Sharma

Dr. Ajay Katoch

M/s Event Corporatio

n Kala Amb

2.03 Lakh April, 2013

1yr

S. No Name Admission No


1. Shruti Gupta V-2012-30-

006

8.21 Investigations on parvo viral

enteritis in dogs

S. No Name Admission

No

OGPA Title of Research

Problem

1. Zubair Ahmad Akhoon

V-2012-40-005

3.21 Clinico-haemato biochemical and therapeutic studies on

anaemia in cattle


and Liq. Abis –

EC

3 Veterinary critical care unit cum skill

development and training

centre

Dr Ankur Sharma

ICAR, under Model

Experiential Learning

Unit

99.5 lacs March 2012

Continuing as an experienti

al learning

unit

b) Summary of research finding

Analysis of clinical samples collected from Chegu pashmina goats

and were analysed for assessing different parameters. The acid-base and blood gas analysis of venous blood of kids was studied.

The analysis of blood revealed mean blood pH value of 7.38 ± 0.016 with hydrogen ion concentration of 41.5 ± 1.66 n mol/L,

actual bicarbonate concentration of 19.92 ± 0.70 m mol/L, partial pressure of carbon dioxide of 34.58 ± 1.61mm Hg, partial pressure

of oxygen of 102.93 ± 11.4 mm Hg, total carbon dioxide value of

20.78 ± 0.73 m mol/L and mean base excess value of – 4.23 ± 0.72 m mol/L. The mean value of potassium, sodium, chloride and

calcium was 5.10 ± 0.29 m mol/L, 157.5 ± 2.70 m mol/L, 102.66 ± 2.15 m mol/L and 1.27 ± 0.05 m mol/L respectively.

The therapeutic efficacy of Injection Gentil-80, a long acting antibiotic containing Gentamicin sulphate 80 mg/ml was evaluated

against mastitis in bovine. The drug was administered in three mastitic cases @ 1 ml/8 Kg body weight, I/M, once a day for three

days. Based upon BTB and CMT test of milk, before & after the treatment, the drug was found effective in two case while third

animal further treatment for two more days.

F. Scientific Publications and Presentations 1. Bhat, Abid Ali, Wadhwa, D.R. and Manzoor Ahmad khan (2012).

Prevalence of canine parvo viral gastroenteritis in Pallam Valley of

Himachal Pradesh. Veterinary Practitioner 13 (2): 276-277 2. Bhat, Abid Ali, Wadhwa, D.R., Sheikh Imran and Visal Chander

(2012). Plasma concentration of Creatine Kinase –MB isoenzyme in dogs with intestinal form of canine parvo virus -2 infection.

Comparative Clinical Pathology. 21 (6). (Online publication) 3. Bhat, Abid Ali, Wadhwa, D.R. and Manzoor Ahmad khan (2013).

Therapeutic management of canine parvo viral (CPV) gastroenteritis. Veterinary Practitioner 14 (1): 96-97

4. Bhat, Abid Ali, Wadhwa, D.R., Singh, S. and Singh, I. (2013). Haematological & Biochemical analysis in canine enteritis.

Veterinary World 6 (7): 380-383 5. Devina Sharma, R.K. Agnihotri, P.K Dogra, Divya Sen and Ajay

Katoch (2012). Incidence of gastrointestinal parasites among


Chegu goats in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Journal of Agricultural research 38(1): 61-63 6. Himanshu and Pal, B. (2012). Therapeutic efficacy of oral

rehydration solution administered by two different methods in neonatal diarrhoeic calves. Indian J. Vet Res. 46(4):334-340.

7. Himanshu, Pal, B., Mandial R.K. and Thakur, Y.P. (2012). Prevalence of enteritis in neonatal calves in relation to birth –

weight, age, sex and season. Indian J. Vet Res. 46(4):413-415. 8. Ajay Katoch, R.K Mandial & Rajesh Katoch (2012). Clinico –

biochemical, haematological and therapeutic studies on gastrointestinal helminthiasis in cattle. Indian Journal of Veterinary

Medicine (Accepted) 9. Ajay Katoch, R.K Mandial & S. Mittra (2012). Haemoprotozoal

anaemia in Cattle of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Veterinary Journal(Accepted)

b. Papers communicated: 1. Katoch, A., Sharma, A., Manoj Negi and Mandial, R.K. (2012).

Clinico- haematological and biochemical profile of Chegu goats of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine.

c. Papers presented:

1. Wadhwa, D.R., Pal, B., Mandial, R.K. and Adarsh Kumar (2012). Clinico-biochemical findings and therapeutic management of

ascites of hepatic origin in dogs. Paper presented at National seminar on “Indian agriculture: Present situations, Challenges,

Remedies and Road Map.” Held at CSK HPKV Palampur w.e.f August 4-5, 2012.

2. Pal, B., Wadhwa, D.R. and Mandial, R.K. (2012). Studies on Clinico- Haematobiochemical and therapeutic management of

theileriosis and babesiosis in cattle. Paper presented at National

seminar on “Indian agriculture: Present situations, Challenges, Remedies and Road Map.” Held at CSK HPKV Palampur w.e.f

August 4-5, 2012. 3. Ajay Katoch, Rishika Vij, R.K Mandial, Ankur Sharma and Manoj

Negi (2012). Studies on Biochemical and Mineral status in Chegu Pashmina Kids of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented at National


August 4-5, 2012. 4. Ajay Katoch, Sarvesh Gupta, Vipin Katoch, Ankur Sharma and

R.K Mandial (2012). An Outbreak of Sheep Pox and its management. Paper presented at National seminar on “Indian

agriculture: Present situations, Challenges, Remedies and Road Map.” Held at CSK HPKV Palampur w.e.f August 4-5, 2012.

5. Ankur Sharma, Rishika Vij, R.K Mandial, Ajay Katoch and Manoj

Negi (2012). Studies on haematological profile of Chegu


Pashmina kids of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented at National


August 4-5, 2012. 6. Sharma, P, Mandial, R.K., Kumar, R. and Dogra, P.K. (2013).

Haemato-Biochemical & Mineral Profile of Himalayan Male Gaddi Goats. Paper presented .at 31st Annual ISVM Convention &

National Symposium at College of Veterinary Science & AH, (NDPCVV), Mhow, Madhya Pradesh w.e.f 9th to 11th Jan 2013

4. EXTENSION

Clinical Camps Staff members of the department participated in 28 clinical camps where

clinical cases pertaining to medicine discipline were diagnosed and treated. Staff members also attended 6 specialized camps held in tribal/

difficult area. Out of these 2 special camps were organized in district

Lahaul & Spiti at Kaza and Ghoshal and 4 clinical camps were organized in district Chamba. Department also provided services to attend disease outbreaks among the livestock, in addition to emergency and urgent services at the door step of the farmers of the state.

Extension lectures

A total of 4 extension lectures were delivered by the staff members of the department to the farmers during various short term extension

trainings (dairy, poultry etc.). Extension Publication:

1. Pardeep Sharma & M.S. Kanwar (2012). Garmion or Barsat ke mausam main dhudharu padhon ki bimarian va unka svasthaya

prabandhan. Parvatiya Khetivari 32 (3) 7-10.

T.V talks S. No. Date Title Name of

Participants

1 July 7, 2012 Live “Phone-in” T.V. talk programme on Doordarshan

Shimla on the topic “Pashuon main Thanela Rog – Kaaran aur

Bachaav” .

Dr. Ankur Sharma

2. Nov.11-2012 “Diagnosis of clinical diseases

in dairy cows” for Krishi darshan programme of

Doordarshan Shimla n on 8-11-12.

Dr. Ankur Sharma


Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc. S. No. Date Title Name of

Participants

1 June 25 to July14, 2012

21 days summer training programme on “Geospatial

technologies and applications” sponsored by NRDMS division (DST)

organized by Centre for Geoinformatics, COBS, CSKHPKV Palampur

Dr. Ankur Sharma

Dr Ajay Katoch

2. Aug 1 to 21, 2012

21 days Summer School on “Current Clinical Techniques &

Protocols in Farm & Pet Animal Practice” at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai

Dr Pardeep Sharma

3. August 4-5,

2012.

National seminar on “Indian

agriculture: Present situations, Challenges, Remedies and Road Map.” Held at CSK HPKV Palampur

Dr Des Raj

Dr B. Pal Dr Ankur Sharma Dr Ajay Katoch

4 Sep 20, 2012 Interface meeting of Scientist and

Vety. Officers of Himachal Pradesh held at CSK HPKV Palampur

Dr Des Raj

5 Dec 15th , 2012

Workshop on “Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in

Agricultural Research” organized by NRDC & CSKHPKV on 15th

December, 2012 at CSK HPKV Palampur.

Dr Pardeep Sharma

6 Jan 9-11,2013

31st Annual ISVM Convention & National Symposium on “Advancing

Veterinary Medicine and its Specialties for Augmented Productivity & Health: Issues &

strategies in farm and companion animals” at College of Vety Science

(NDPCVV), Mhow, M.P.

Dr Pardeep Sharma

7 Jan.29, 2013 Workshop on “Information Security

Awareness” at CSKHPKV conducted by Associate Director-Centre for

Development of Advanced Computing Mohali.

Dr. Ankur Sharma


Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics Introduction

The Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics was established in July 1986 as a combined department (Surgery &

Gynaecology) and subsequently declared as a separate department (Gynaecology & 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 PhD), 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 Undergraduate Courses

Semester Course

No

Title of the Course Cr.

Hr

Instructors

I

Old Courses

VOG-

511

Andrology and A.I. 2+0 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pankaj

Sood, Pravesh Kumar and N.K Vasishta

VOG-512

---------do--------- (Practical)

0+2 Drs. Pankaj Sood, Purabi Barman, Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma

VAC-511 Ambulatory Clinics-II** 0+2 Purabi Barman, Amit Sharma, Pravesh Kumar

New Courses

VGO-411

Veterinary Gynaecology 2+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pankaj Sood, Purabi Barman and Amit Sharma

VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice

0+5 Drs. N.K. Vasishta, Amit Sharma, Pravesh & Purabi

Barman II Old

Courses

VOG-421

Vety. Gynaecology and Obstetrics

2+0 Drs. Madhumeet, Pankaj Sood, Amit Sharma and Purabi

Barman VOG-

422

----------do---------

(Clinical)

0+2 Drs. Amit Sharma, Pravesh

Kumar, Purabi Barman and Navneet Vasishta

VAC-421 Ambulatory Clinics-I** 0+2 Drs. Pravesh Kumar, Amit

Sharma and Purabi Barman New

Courses

VGO-

421

Veterinary Obstetrics 1+1 Drs. N.K. Vasishta, Madhumeet

Singh, Pravesh Kumar and Purabi Barman

VCP-421 Veterinary Clinical

Practice

0+5 Drs. Pankaj Sood, Purabi

Barman, Pravesh Kumar and Amit Sharma


Postgraduate courses S. No.

Course No

Course title Credit hours

Instructors

1 VOG-699 (Sem I &

II)

Master’s Research 16 Dr. Pankaj Sood

2 VOG-701 Advances in

Gynaecology

2+1 Drs. Pankaj Sood,

Madhumeet Singh and Amit Sharma

3 VOG-702 Advances in

Obstetrics

2+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, N.K.

Vasishta and Pravesh Kumar 4 VOG-704 Advances in

Reproductive Biotechnology

1+1 Drs. N.K. Vasishta, Pankaj

Sood and Madhumeet Singh

5 VOG-706 Clinical Practice-II 0+3 Drs. Purabi Barman, Amit

Sharma and Pravesh Kumar 6 VOG-791 PhD Seminar 1+0 Dr. Purabi Barman

RESEARCH:

Ongoing Master’s Programme:

On Going Doctoral Programme:


Name Admission

No


Dr. Ajit Bangthai V-11-30-03 7.22 Galactogenic and reproductive

changes after hormonal induction of lactation in

abandoned cows.

Name Admission

No


Dr. Khursheed Ahmad

Sofi

V-12-40-004 -- Ultrasonographic and

laparoscopic studies on genitalia of abandoned cows

S. No.



1. Genital status and reproductive disorders

in small ruminants – an abattoir

investigation

A study to determine genital status and different reproductive disorders was conducted on abattoir

genitalia of sheep and goats. The study revealed that In sheep, uterus was most commonly affected, while

in goats, the proportion of ovarian abnormalities was higher. Majority of gravid sheep and goat genitalia had early pregnancy of less than 2 month


b) Research Projects in Progress:

S. No.

Title of the Project PI Funding Agency

Budget (Lacs)

Duration

1 Postpartum anestrus and its management in cows of

Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. N.K. Vasishta

RKVY 40.97 2009-13

2 Reproductive behaviour and genital disease pattern in

Gaddi sheep of Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. Amit Sharma

Asstt. Professor

RKVY 42.03 2009-13

3 Reproductive health status of abandoned cows in Himachal Pradesh and

possible measures to rehabilitate them.

Dr. M.M. Singh Professor

RKVY 43.75 2011-13 (completed)

4 Refresher training on artificial insemination and infertility management to

veterinary pharmacists.


RKVY 30.75 2011-13

5 Refresher training on

artificial insemination and

Dr. M.M.

Singh

RKVY 56.0 2012-13

2. Influence of various

factors on duration of postpartum anestrus

of cows in Himachal Pradesh

Anestrus cows were provided with less quantity

of concentration ration and mineral mix compared to control cows where as housing of

cows with males didn’t influence the duration of anestrus post partum

The duration of anestrus was more in suckled

cows and random deworming was more prevalent under rural conditions

Higher proportion of anestrus cows was infested with ectoparasites.

3. Comparative study on certain functional and biochemical

parameters in fresh and frozen semen of

buffalo bulls with varying reproductive

performance

Significantly higher mass activity, higher percentage of live, progressively motile, HOS

reactive and intact acrosome spermatozoa and lower pH values were recorded in good quality

semen. Greater loss of plasma membrane integrity and higher leaching of intracellular enzymes was detected in poor quality semen

4. Studies on etio-pathology and

therapeutics of bovine dystocia in Himachal

Pradesh.

Among maternal factors, in cattle, incomplete

dilatation of cervix caused majority of dystocia in cases presented in Teaching Veterinary Clinical

Complex, whereas, under field conditions, narrow pelvis resulted in majority of dystocia. In buffaloes, uterine torsion was the major cause of dystocia in

cases presented both in the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex and under field conditions.

Among fetal factors, flexions of head, neck and limbs were the major cause of dystocia in both

cattle and buffaloes.


infertility management to

veterinary pharmacists. Part II

Professor

6 Evaluation of various treatments on fertility status of abandoned cows treated

in different goshalas in Himachal Pradesh


RKVY 33.5 2012-13

7 Women empowerment through dairy entrepreneurship in

Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Pankaj Sood Assoc.

Professor

DST 19.4 2012-15

8 Ultrasonography and

radioimmunoassay assisted endocrine modulation of ovarian follicular dynamics

for augmentation of pregnancy rate in cows.

Dr. Pankaj

Sood Assoc. Professor

BARC 24.9 2012-15

9 DST-FIST Project grant - DST 30.00 2011-16

Recently, two more projects viz. from RKVY and Ministry of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Govt. of India of worth Rs. 13.5 lacs and Rs. 73.0

lacs, respectively, have been approved.

c) Summary of research findings

Significantly higher mass activity, higher percentage of live,

progressively motile, HOS reactive and intact acrosome spermatozoa

and lower pH values were recorded in good quality semen. Greater loss of plasma membrane integrity and higher leaching of intracellular

enzymes was detected in poor quality semen Lower AST, ALT and hyaluronidase and higher AKP concentrations and

higher Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride levels were recorded in good quality semen. There was a

strong correlation between functional and biochemical parameters of good as well as poor quality semen of Murrah buffalo bulls.

Among maternal factors, in cattle, incomplete dilatation of cervix caused majority of dystocia in cases presented in Teaching Veterinary Clinical

Complex, whereas, under field conditions, narrow pelvis resulted in majority of dystocia. In buffaloes, uterine torsion was the major cause of

dystocia in cases presented both in the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex and under field conditions.

The data from 1200 animals belonging to 10 districts (Kangra, Chamba,

Sirmour, Hamirpur, Lahaul & Spiti, Kullu & Mandi, Una, Kinnaur and Bilaspur) was recorded.

Major causes responsible for postpartum anestrus were ecto and endo parasites, duration of suckling, quantity of concentrate and mineral

mixture given to animals. The concentrate ration and mineral mixture provided to the animals was far less than the quantity required for

optimal production and reproduction. There was a practice of not


providing the concentrate feed during advanced pregnancy or in dry cows

which lead to increased incidence of anestrus. There was no significant variation in blood biochemical profile of anestrus

and normal cyclic animals. 2399 animals in 49 gaushalas of 9 districts were examined and treated.

Majority of the animals examined in goshalas were diagnosed as having reproductive disorders viz. endometritis, cervical disorders, true anestrus

and miscellaneous reproductive problems. Two different lactation induction protocols in forty animals of different gaushalas have been

attempted. Evaluation of milk and plasma samples is in progress.

d) Scientific Publications and Presentations

Published in Journals 1. Kumar, P., Madhumeet Singh, Kumar, N. and Kumar, A. (2012). Effect of

progesterone supplementation on conception rate following single and double insemination in repeat breeder cows. Indian Journal of Animal

Sciences 82(8): 856-858. 2. Sharma, A., Madhumeet Singh, Vasishta, N. and Kumar, P. (2012). Effect of

GnRH administration during post partum estrus on conception rate in Jersey

and crossbred cows. Indian Veterinary Journal 89(10): 25-27. 3. Sood, P., Singh, M.M., Vasishta, N.K. and Barman, P. (2012). Prevalence of

infertility disorders in Jersey crossbred cows in North-western Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, 38(2): 122-

124. 4. Shweta Sharma and Madhumeet Singh (2012). Mycotic endometritis in cows

and its therapeutic management. Intas Polivet 13(1): 29-30.

5. Barman, P. and Bangthai, A. (2012). Spermicidal property of neem oil fractions. Indian Veterinary Journal 89(10): 30-32.

6. Sood, P., Bhavna, Kumar, R., Verma, M., Sankhyan, V. and Singh M.M. (2013). Association of different biochemicals in the estrual genital discharge with pregnancy in Jersey crossbred cows Indian Journal of Animal Sciences

83(4): 360–363. 7. Kumar, P., Sharma, A., Barman, P., Madhumeet Singh, Kumar, N. and Sood,

P. (2013). Surgical removal of mummied fetus by lower flank laparohysterotomy. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 142-144.

8. Mridu Sharma and Madhumeet Singh (2013). Conventional approaches for

post-thaw evaluation of bovine semen. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 1-15.

9. Shama Khan, Madhumeet Singh, Kumar, P., Sharma, A. and Barman, P. (2013). Dystocia due to uterine torsion in a buffalo – A clinicopathological study. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1): 114-120.

10. Sood, P., Barman, P., Kumar, A., Kumar, S., Vasishta, N.K. and Madhumeet Singh (2013). Fibroma of cervix in a cow. Himachal Veterinary Journal 6(1):

94-97. 11. Vinay Sharma, Madhumeet Singh, Vasishta, N.K. and Sood, P. (2013).

Incidence of metestrual bleeding in the cows of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal

Veterinary Journal 6(1): 102-106. 12. Sharma, A., Kumar, P., Singh, M., Vasishta, N.K. and Jaswal, R. (2013).

Rare fetal monster in Holstein crossbred cow. Open Veterinary Journal 3(1):


8-10.

Presentation in conferences 1. Jaswal, R. S. and Singh, M. (2013). The effect of administration of

gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue at estrus or during luteal phase

on reproductive performance of dairy cows maintained under sub-temperate climate. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research. 14(1): 57-60

2. Khan, S., Madhumeet Singh, Sood, P., Sharma A. and Barman, P. (2012). Dystocia in cows – A study on 158 hospital referral cases. Proc. National Seminar on “Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies and

road map”, Palampur, August, 4-5, 2012. pp 105. 3. Khan, S., Madhumeet Singh, Kumar, P., Vasishta, N.K. and Bangthai, A.

(2012). Haematological profile of normally calving vs. dystocia affected dairy cows. Proc. National Seminar on “Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies and road map”, Palampur, August, 4-5, 2012. pp 106.

4. Kumar, P., Madhumeet Singh, Sharma, A. and Vasishta, N. (2012). Incidence of reproductive disorders in buffaloes over a period of 3 years in

Dadwal subtehsil of district Hamirpur (H.P.). Proc. National Seminar on “Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies and road map”, Palampur, August, 4-5, 2012. pp 104.

5. Sharma, A., Madhumeet Singh, Vasishta, N., Kumar, P. and Kumar, S. (2012). Hormonal profile of Gaddi sheep during various reproductive phases

– A pilot study. Proc. National Seminar on “Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies and road map”, Palampur, August, 4-5, 2012. pp 99.

6. Sood, P., Singh, M.M., Vasishta, N.K. and Barman, P. (2012). Prevalence of infertility disorders in cattle in North Western Himalayas of Himachal

Pradesh. Proc. National Seminar on “Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies and road map”, Palampur, August, 4-5, 2012. pp 104.

7. Barman, P., Yadav, M.C. and Kumar, H. (2012). Effect of bull exposure on

ovarian cyclicity in postpartum buffaloes. Proc. “National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present Situation, Challenges, Remedies and Road Map”

organized by Youth for Sustainable Development in collaboration with CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya w.e.f. 4-5 August 2012, pp. 99.

4. EXTENSION: Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions

29 camps at different locations were organised, besides a total of

45 clinical camps were organized under various projects. Around 1125 animals were examined during these clinical camps and appropriate

therapeutic measures were suggested. Emergency Service: The specialists of the department are providing

emergency services to the farmers round the clock at veterinary clinics. Other emergency calls are also being attended to at the

Regional Research Stations of the University. Consultancy service: The consultancy service to the farmers is a

regular and essential duty of the staff.


5. Participation in Workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc. Seminar/ Symposiums attended:

Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex

Introduction Department of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex is a service

window of the university. It is a coordinating unit between clinical, para-clinical and supporting departments for teaching, providing material for

research, platform for treatment of seriously sick animals and instant diagnostic facilities. It has facilities for small and large animal Surgery,

Clinical diagnosis, X-ray, Ultrasonography, Endoscopy, diathermy, electro surgery, laparoscopic surgery and A.I. service etc. The clinic of the

college is a nodal referral hospital of the state for the treatment of obscure and undiagnosed diseases of ailing animals and an important

service point of the institution for the farmers in particular. It is also a platform for imparting practical knowledge for U.G. and P.G. students in

the fields of Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Epidemiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Clinical Biochemistry to some

extent. A total of 0+17 credit hours were offered for U.G. teaching as per

VCI by various clinical and para-clinical departments. Apart from providing a common platform for graduate, internship and postgraduate

teaching in the field of veterinary sciences, it is also engaged in the extension activities in many forms.

S. No. Date Title Name of Participants

1. Aug. 04-05, 2012

Attended the “National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present Situation,

Challenges, Remedies and Road Map” organized by Youth for Sustainable

Development in collaboration with CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. 4-5 August,

2012

Dr. Pankaj Sood (Assoc. Prof.), Dr.

Amit Sharma (Asstt. Prof.), Dr. Purabi

Barman (Asstt. Prof.) and Dr. Pravesh

Kumar (Asstt. Prof.) 2. Aug. 10-

11, 2012 Attended the “Raksha Summit-2012” organized by Indian Immunologicals at

Hyderabad, w.e.f. 10-11 August, 2012.

Dr. Navneet K. Vasishta,

Professor

3. Feb.09-10, 2013

Attended the “Annual Scientific Conference of Society (BSVER Asc. on

XIX 2013)” organized by Bangladesh Society for Veterinary Education and

Research at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Dr. Madhumeet Singh Professor

4 April, 28-

29, 2013

Attended the “Brain storming session

on buffalo estrus biology” at NDRI, Karnal.

Dr. Pankaj Sood

Associate Professor


2. TEACHING

Under- Graduate Courses: 1st Semester S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours

1. VCP-411 Vety. Clinical Practice 0+5

2. VCP-511 Vety. Clinical Practice-II 0+5

3. VLD-511 Vety. Lab. Diagnosis-II 0+2

2nd Semester S. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours

1. VCP-421 Vety. Clinical Practice-I 0+5

2. VLD-421 Vety. Lab. Diagnosis-I 0+2

Instructors: All teacher of clinical and para clinical departments.

c) Research Projects in Progress S.

No.


Agency

Budget Year

of

start

Dura

tion

1. Establishment of Advanced Multi-

Disciplinary Veterinary Services &

Farmers Capacity Building centre

Dean

RKVY Rs.11cr 2009 4

years

e) Extension Publications i) Pardeep Sharma and MS Kanwar (2012): Disease Management of

Dairy Animals. Parvatiya Khetivari. 32 (3): 7-10

f) Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletins

i) Prepared a practical manual (2013) entitled “Zoo/ Wild Animal Breeding, Nutrition, Management and Animal Health Care” as per VCI

for course No VMD-512. By Pardeep Sharma and MS Kanwar

Significant Extension Activities:

1. OPD Clinical Cases Treated: A total of 4851 clinical cases (Medicine-2224, Surgery- 1700

and Gynaecology-927) suffering from various afflictions/diseases were attended and treated.

2. Clinical Camps Organized: The experts from clinical and para-clinical departments supported

by the clinic attended 23 clinical camps in different parts of state including tribal areas. A total of 481 animals (Medicine-154, Surgery-

82, and Gynaecology-245) were attended with various

afflictions/disorders in 32 camps. On the spot treatment with medicines was given to large number of animals and minor surgical operations like

Castration. Medial patellar desmotomy etc. were performed in few cases.


3. Clinical Diagnostic Activities performed:

Various clinical samples like faeces, blood, urine, milk skin scrapping and swabs were subjected to laboratory examinations.

Altogether 1258 clinical samples were examined to confirm diagnosis. Main diseases diagnosed were amphistomiasis, strongylosis,

ancylostomiasis, ascariasis babesiosis theileriosis, scabies, colic, respiratory distress syndrome, mastitis, traumatic reticulo-peritonitis and

intestinal obstruction, canine distemper and paralytic syndrome in addition to other common diseases. Biopsy was taken from neoplastic

growth and histopathology was performed to confirm diagnosis. Based on culture report appropriate antibiotic therapy was instituted.

4. Ambulatory Clinical Practice:

Extensive practical exposure under Ambulatory Clinical Practice was imparted to the students of 4th and 5th B.V.Sc & AH professional

classes at various villages of Kangra district.

5. Care for the Zoo/Wildlife:

Captive and free ranging wild animals and birds (04 Nos.) were treated and consultancy regarding their health care and management

was provided at various wildlife parks and forests of the state.

6. Emergency & Consultancy Services provided: Emergency services were provided in the clinic round the clock

including Sunday and other holidays. Major emergencies attended were Colic, intestinal obstruction, dystocia, uterine/vaginal prolapse,

obstruction of oesophagus/ intestine, hernia bloat/tympany, snake bite and burns. Consultancy to 2200 such cases was provided. Farmers of

DRDA projects in Solan, Hamirpur, Mandi and other parts have been benefited a lot through telephonic consultancy.

7. Admitted cases: A total of 53 clinical cases (40 cases Bovine, 13 cases Equine & 1

case Canine) were admitted in the indoor ward of clinic for post-operative/ post-medical/post-gynecology management.


INSTRUCTIONAL LIVESTOCK FARM COMPLEX

Introduction

The present department of Instructional Livestock farm Complex came into existence on 16th May, 2013 vide office order no. QSD.1-

24/2011-CSKHPKV (GA) Vol.IV/30209-322 dated May 16, 2013 with the merger of teaching and non-teaching staff and infrastructure of existing

Livestock Farm. Going back to the history of the farm, it was established in March, 1975 as a component of “Indo-New Zealand Livestock

Improvement Project (INLIP)” by importing a nucleus Jersey herd of 64 pregnant heifers, 111 weaned calves and 5 proven bulls from New

Zealand. The primary aim of this project was to bring revolutionary improvement in the livestock wealth of Himachal Pradesh by resorting to

crossbreeding with Jersey, a highly suitable exotic dairy cattle breed for hilly regions. After completion of the above project in 1981-82, the

activities further continued as “Intensive Livestock Improvement Project

(ILIP)” funded through state plan / non -plan schemes initially under the then Department of Animal Production, Directorate of Research and then

under the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. The Livestock Farm became an independent unit in 1997, with bifurcation of the Department

of Animal Breeding and Genetics. 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.

2. TEACHING

Undergraduate courses Course No. Cr. Hr. Instructor (s)

Semester – I LPM-111 LPM-313

LFP-211 Study Circle (Production

System)

3+1

1+1 0+1

NC

Drs. P K Dogra., Rajesh Sharma and

Saroj Bala Drs. P K Dogra and Saroj Bala

Drs. Rajesh K. Sharma and P.K. Dogra Drs. P. K. Dogra and Rajesh K. Sharma

Semester - II

LPM-122 LPM-222

Study Circle (Production System)

Compulsory Internship Programme

1+1 1+1

NC

Six Months

Drs. P.K. Dogra and Saroj Bala Drs. Rajesh K. Sharma and P. K. Dogra

Dr. P. K. Dogra

Drs. P.K. Dogra and Parveen K. Sharma.

c) Summary of research findings during the year

The faculty provided active assistance to research by providing the biological samples from animals and that of feed and fodder and by

ensuring scientific management of those being used in the research. The ILFC supported/currently supporting a total of twelve research projects of


Departments of Vety. Microbiology, Vety. Physiology and Biochemistry,

Vety. Public Health and Epidemiology, Vety. and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Veterinary Gynaecology and IVRI Palampur by

providing biological and feed/fodder samples, ensuring the health care and maintenance of animals being in research.

4. EXTENSION

Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions Extension lectures delivered through Directorate of Extension

Education: 27 S. No. Name of Scientist

/Officer No. of lectures delivere

d

TV talks DD

Shimla

Expert lecture in Trainings to Field Officers

1 2. 3.

4.

Dr. P. K. Dogra Dr. Deepak Verma, Dr. Rajesh K.

Sharma, Dr. Parveen K.

Sharma

15 1 3

8

1 - -

-

- - 1

-

Exposure visits conducted at the livestock farm through

Directorate of Extension Education and direct farmer visits: 80 (2970 farmers) Name of

Scientist /Officer

No. of Lectures

delivered in exposure

visits/ exposure visits conducted

No. of

participants Farmers and

Students

Geographical area

Dr. P.K. Dogra Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Dr. Deepak Verma Dr. Parveen

Sharma

80 2970 including

1669 male, and

1133 female and 168 staff

All districts of HP and neighboring

states including J& K, Punjab, and UP.

Popular Articles:

1. Dogra Pardeep Kumar, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Yashpal, Katoch

Sanjeet and Thakur Rakesh (2012). ihmaacala p`doSa ko p`mauK pSauQana saMsaaGana

.pSauGana p`kaSa tRtIya AMk janavarI - idsamvar 2012 : 2-4.

2. Thakur Rakesh, Dogra Pardeep Kumar, Thakur Yashpal, Sankhyan

Varun and Sharma Rajesh (2013). duQaa$ pSau KrIdnao samvanQaI jaanakarI, pva-tIya

KotIbaaD,I, 33 (2): 22.

3. Dogra Pardeep Kumar, Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun, Thakur

Yashpal and Sanjeet Katoch (2013). ihmaacala p`doSa maoM bakrI palana, pva-tIya

KotIbaaD,I, 33 (2): 29-30.

Radio Talks:


1. Dogra Pardeep Kumar. Garminyon mein dudharu pasuon ka

prabandh. TV talk telecasted from DD Shimla on 09.05.2013.


Period Title Name of Participants

1. Nov. 1-

2, 2012

Annual Review Meet of AICRP on Goat

Improvement at CIRG, Makhdoom.

Dr. P.K. Dogra

2. Aug. 4-5, 2012

National seminar on ‘Indian Agriculture: present situation, challenges, remedies and

road map’

Dr. Rajesh Sharma

3. Dec. 15,

2012

Workshop on “Intellectual property and

innovation management in agricultural research”.

Dr. P.K. Dogra


1. Sharma D., Agnihotri R.K., Dogra P.K., Sen D. and Katoch A. (2012). Incidence of gastro intestinal parasites among Chegu goats

in Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 38 (1):61.63.

2. Sharma Rajesh Kumar and Dogra P.K. (2012). Livelihood sustainability through animal production: avenues for rural youth.

Paper presented in the National seminar on ‘Indian Agriculture:

present situation, challenges, remedies and road map’, held at CSK HPKV, Palampur, Aug. 4-5, 2012. Abstr. No. AHP 012, pp 101.

3. Dogra P.K. and Thakur Y.P. (2012). Animal based integrated farming systems in Western Himalayas. Lecture delivered to the

participants of Model Training course on ‘Management of integrated farming systems for improving livelihood security of hill farmers’

Oct. 8-15, 2012. Department of Agronomy, Forages and Grassland Improvement, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

4. Kumar R. and Dogra P.K. (2012). Impact of Climate change on livestock and mitigation strategies to augment productivity in North

western Himalayan region. Lead paper delivered at National Symposium & XXI SAPI Annual Conference, held at Navsari on

Nov.6-8, 2012. 5. Kumar R., Sharma K.B., Dogra P.K., Chadha K. K. and Kumar

Rakesh (2012). Impact of change in climatic variables on

production performance in dairy cows of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented at National Symposium& XXI SAPI Annual Conference,

held at Navsari w.e.f. Nov.6-8, 2012.Abstr. C1. O-3 pp32. 6. Thakur R., Singh A., Chauhan C.L., Sankhyan V., Dogra P.K. and

Thakur Y.P. (2012). Emu farming in Himachal Pradesh. Proc. Annual Conference and National Symposium of Indian Poultry

Science Association – IPSACON-2012, Dec. 5-7th, 2012, held at Hyderabad.


7. Sharma D., Dogra P.K., Agnihotri R.K., Chadda D. and Mittra S.

(2013). Control of ecto-parasitic infestation in Gaddi goats. Paper presented in National seminar on ‘New paradigms in Live stock

Production: from traditional to commercial farming and beyond’. Jan. 28-23, 2013. NDRI, Karnal. Abstr, No. C30 Pp. 88.

8. Dogra P.K., Sankhyan V., Katoch S., Thakur Y.P., Sharma R. and Sharma P. (2013). Body weights of gaddi goats at different ages

under transhumance production system. Paper presented in National seminar on ‘New paradigms in Live stock production: from

traditional to commercial farming and beyond’. Jan. 28-23, 2013. NDRI, Karnal. Abstr, No. B40 Pp.

9. Kumar R., Dogra P.K. and Kumar A. (2013). Impact of Climate change on livestock and mitigation strategies to augment

productivity for sustainable Livelihood. Paper presented at International conference on ‘Crop management in changing

climate’, held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

w.e.f. Feb. 11-13, 2013. Pp 122-123.

4. Name of Visitors

Date Name of visitor/group

29.11.2012 Scientist/ Technical Officers from Bhutan (Group-I) 02.02.2013 Scientist/ Technical Officers from Bhutan (Group-II)

30.04.2013 Doordarshan team from DD Shimla 17.05.2013 Deputy Commissioner, Chamba

05.05.2013 Dr. Kirti Singh, Ex-VC

MISCELLANEOUS

The fodder production unit of ILFC managed to produce 16313 qtl. of green fodder out of which 620 qtl. was preserved as silage for feeding

during lean period. 486m stretch of HDPE irrigation network was developed and a front end loader was procured from Rice Research

Station, Malan for mechanization of farm work. The dairy unit of ILFC managed overall conception rate for first, second

and third insemination as 61.26, 80.18 and 88.28%, respectively. The total milk production during the year was 215608.300 lits. with wet and

herd averages of 7.04 and 5.94 lit /cow/day. Out of the total milk produced, 19502.100 lit. was fed to the calves, 3504.100 lit was utilized

for Cream extraction, 3742.000 lit. was converted into Paneer, 3.400 lit. was used for lab. analysis and rest 188856.000 lit. was sold as fluid milk.

The revolving fund generated the total income of Rs. 74, 87,381 and overall the department managed to achieve the objective planned for the

year.


Fisheries

Introduction

Over the last few years, aquaculture has emerged as one of the more promising large scale and small scale industries in the world with a

considerable growth potential. Whilst capture fisheries are stagnating, aquaculture is rapidly expanding, and has contributed around 40 percent

of overall global production. It continues to increase in volume and value

of output in many countries of the world, filling the gap between the supply and demand for fish and fishery products, improving nutrition,

creating a new or additional employment and contributing to the household economy, particularly in rural areas.

The Department has three major mandates i.e. Research, extension and teaching, there by conducting need-based research on

different aspects of aquaculture pertaining to location specific problems confronting in the hill states. The main thrust of the department is to

conduct need based research for different agro climatic conditions, which could best be integrated with other agriculture and animal husbandry

practices in the area. In view of these priorities, four main research projects and five sub research projects on ‘Growth performance in

relation to ecological conditions, Genetic up graduation and revolving fund scheme were carried out during the year. Besides research the

Department is actively engaged in teaching and extension of fisheries by

disseminating the evolved fish farming technology to the farmer’s level in the state. Department of fisheries with a bare minimum man power have

made significant contribution for the proper appraisal of coldwater fishery resources and disseminated suitable technology to enhance productivity

in mid hill region of the country.

Teaching: The following U.G course was offered during the year: S. No. Course no. Title of the course Cr. Hours

1 LPM-312 Wild/ Zoo Animal health care management and fish production

1+1

2 AMT-233 Fishery 0+1 3 Internship

training 6 batches of B.V.Sc students were imparted training on fish

farming

4 VPP-322 Aquatic animal diseases and

management

1+1

The following PG course was offered during the year: S. No. Course no. Title of the course Cr. Hours

1 Bio 521 Applied zoology 2+1

Research Publication

1. Dhanze, R.2013. Classification and Identification of some hill stream fishes. Capacity building workshop-cum-training manual,

CAU, Agartala, pp.22-28.


2. Sharma I. and Dhanze, R, 2012. Evaluation of macrobenthic fauna

in hill stream environment of Western Himalaya, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4(9): 2875-2882.

3. Rana, P., Dhanze R. and Sharma I.2013. Plankton diversity of four village ponds of Himachal Pradesh, India. Himalayan Studies

Journal. 4. Koundal S., Dhanze R., Koundal A and Sharma I. 2013. Relative

gut length and gastro-somatic index of six hill stream fishes, Himachal Pradesh, India. J.Env. Bio-Sci.,29

5. Sharma I. and Dhanze, R, 2012. Ecology of River Spiti. HP. International Journal of Fisheries and aquaculture Sciences.

Summary of Research Accomplishment

The study on the impact of the stocking density on growth performance of major carps revealed that the total number of species

affected the growth of fish though total weight was same. The best result

was obtained in medium stocking density i.e. 15000 fingerlings per hectare. The monthly gain in average weight was almost similar in

medium and low stocking density. The high stocking density (16000 fingerlings/hac) and low stocking density (14000 fingerlings/hac)

depicted comparatively less gain in weight. The monthly average weight was high in silver carp in low density may be due to less number but the

grass carp was high in high stocking density. Though the unit production was high in medium stocking density (15000 fingerlings/hac). Further,

the monthly gain in average weight was also species specific as a result silver carp shown maximum gain in low density but grass carp in high

density and common carp remain same in all the three ponds. The species wise harvested total weight denoted that the total weight of

silver and common carp was maximum in medium stocking density as such stocking of 15000 fingerlings/hectare is considered to be more

economical and suitable for this climate.


Awards, Recognition & Foreign visits Dr. C. Varshneya was elected as Secretary General of the Indian

Society of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Dr. R Kumar visited Pakistan to attend International Conference on “Crop management in changing Climate” held at Faisalabad,

Pakistan, held on Feb. 11-13, 2013.

Dr. Adarsh Kumar visited Pakistan to attend International

Conference on “Crop management in changing Climate” held at Faisalabad, Pakistan, held on Feb. 11-13, 2013.

Dr. Geetanjali Singh visited Liverpool, United Kingdom to attend

International EMBO workshop on integrating omic approaches to host pathogen interactions, held on June 25-28, 2013.

Dr. Madhumeet Singh received BSVER Annual Lecture Award

2012 by Bangladesh Society for Veterinary Education and Research for significant contributions in the advancement of

veterinary education and research on 10.02.2013 at Mymensingh, Bangladesh; he also visited Mymensingh, Bangladesh and

presented an invited lead paper on “Nutrition and production

diseases of the transition dairy cows and their effect on subsequent reproduction.”

Dr. Pankaj Sood, Associate Professor of the Department went to Israel to attend a training on “Policy strategies and support system

for rural revitalization” w.e.f. 24.06.13 to 18.07.13.

Dr. Subhash Verma attended workshop on “Working with Human Genome” at Oxford University Research Unit at Ho Chi Minh City,

Vietnam.

Dr. Subhash Verma received ISVIB-Mid –Career Scientist Award-2012.

Dr Arvind Sharma awarded best paper in Ruminant Surgery

Session of 36th ISVS conference at Department of Veterinary

Surgery and Radiology at Anand Agriculture University, Anand, India from November 1-3, 2012.


Annexure – I (Faculty position)

Dept. & S. No.

Name Designation

Veterinary Anatomy

1. Dr. R. L. Bhardwaj Professor & Head

2. Dr. Rajesh Rajput Associate Professor

3. Dr. Virender Pathak Assistant Professor (on study leave

from 10-01-2013)

Animal Genetics & Breeding

4. Dr. Sanjeet Katoch Professor & Head

5. Dr. Y. P. Thakur Professor

6. Dr. Varun Sankhyan Asstt. Professor

Physiology & Biochemistry

7. Dr. R. Kumar Professor & Head

8. Dr. K. B. Sharma Professor

9. Dr. Naresh Kumar Professor

10. Dr. Geetanjali Singh Assistant Professor

11. Dr. M. S. Verma Assistant Professor

Animal Nutrition

12. Dr. V. K. Sharma Prof. & Head

13. Dr. K. S. Sharma Professor (retired during the period)

14. Dr. (Mrs.) Daisy Rani Asst. Professor

15. Dr. Arun Sharma Asst. Professor

Livestock Production & Management

16. Dr. P. K. Dogra Professor and Head

17. Dr. (Mrs.) Saroj Bala Assistant Professor

Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology

18. Dr. K. B. Nagal Professor & Head

19. Dr. S. K. Khurana Assoc. Professor

20. Dr. Sidharth Dev Thakur Asstt. Professor (on E.O.L)

21. Dr. Atul Kumar Gupta Asstt. Professor


22. Dr. M. S. Kanwar Professor & Head

23. Dr. Amit Kumar Assistant Professor (Gynaecology)

24. Dr. Pardeep Sharma Assistant Professor (Medicine)

Veterinary Medicine

25. Dr. R. K. Mandial Prof. & Head

26. Dr. Des Raj Professor

27. Dr. B. Pal Professor

28. Dr. Ankur Sharma Assistant Professor

29. Dr. Ajay Katoch Assistant Professor

30. Dr. Pardeep Sharma Assistant Professor (up to 12/6/13)

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

31. Dr. N. K. Vasishta Professor and Head

32. Dr. Madhumeet Singh Professor

33. Dr. Pankaj Sood Associate Professor

34. Dr. Purabi Barman Assistant Professor

35. Dr. Pravesh Kumar Assistant Professor


Veterinary Microbiology

36. Dr. Mandeep Sharma Professor & Head

37. Dr. Rajesh Chahota Associate Professor

38. Dr. Subhash Verma Associate Professor

39. Dr. Prasenjit Dhar Assistant Professor

40. Dr. Aneesh Kumar Assistant Professor (on E.O.L)

Veterinary Parasitology

41. Dr. S. Mittra Professor & Head

42. Dr. R. K. Agnihotri Professor

43. Dr. Devina Sharma Assistant Professor

Veterinary Pathology

44. Prof. V. K. Gupta Professor & Head

45. Dr. R. K. Asrani Associate Professor

46. Dr. R. D. Patil Assistant Professor

Veterinary Pharmacology

47. Dr. C. Varshneya Professor and Head

48. Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj Assistant Professor

49. Dr. Dinesh Sharma Assistant Professor

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

50. Dr. A. C. Varshney Professor (Leave Vacancy)

51. Dr. S. K. Sharma Professor & Head

52. Dr. Adarsh Kumar Assoc. Professor

53. Dr. S. P. Tyagi Assoc. Professor

54. Dr. Amit Kumar Asstt. Professor

55. Dr. Arvind Sharma Asstt. Professor

Instructional Livestock Farm Complex

56. Dr. P. K. Dogra Professor and Head

57. Dr. Rajesh Sharma Assistant Professor (Up to 25.02.2013)

58. Dr. Deepak Verma Assistant Professor (w.e.f. 20.05.2013)

Fisheries

59. Dr. Rani Dhanze Prof & Head (retired during the period)


60. Dr. Dinesh Krofa Asstt. Prof.

61. Dr. B. G. Mane Asstt. Prof.


Annexure –II (Staff position)

Dept. & S. No.

Name Designation

Office of Dean

1. Sh. Onkar Singh Sharma Section Officer

2. Sh. Satish Kumar Sharma Supt. (E.C)

3. Sh. Madan Lal Sharma Sr. Assistant

4. Sh. Suresh Gupta Sr. Assistant

5. Sh. Sarbjeet Singh Jr. Assistant

6. Mrs. Kumari Promilla Clerk

7. Sh. Hem Raj Personal Assistant

8. Sh. Prem Chand Peon

9. Sh. Kumer Chand Peon

10. Sh. Trilok Chand Peon

11. Sh. Kamaljeet Sweeper

12. Sh. Harbans Lal Chowkidar

Veterinary Anatomy

1. Smt. Sudarshana Kumari Sr. Assistant

2. Sh. Pundri Prakash Sharma Tech. Assistant G-I

3. Ms. Kamlesh Kumari Clerk

4. Sh. Om Prakash Lab attendant

5. Sh. Amar Singh MDHA

6. Sh. Jindo Ram Peon

7. Sh. Rajinder Kumar

Animal Genetics and Breeding

1. Sh. Sanjay Gupta Sr. Asstt.

2. Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Clerk

3. Smt. Shivali Jamwal Computer Asstt.

4. Sh. Ravinder Kumar Lab. Asstt.

5. Sh. Sant Kumar Lab. Asstt.

6. Sh. Harnam Chand Lab. Attendant

7. Sh. Harbans Lal Peon

8. Sh. Om Prakash Cattle Attendant

9. Sh. Vijay Kumar Beldar

10. Sh. Roshan Lal Beldar

11. Sh. Ram Dhan Beldar

12. Sh. Prakash Chand Beldar

13. Sh. Kehar Singh Beldar

14. Sh. Harbans Lal Beldar

Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

1. Sh. K. C. Sharma (up to

28.8.2012)

Senior Assistant

2. Sh. Roop Chand Junior Assistant

3. Sh. Uttam Chand Sharma Technical Assistant Gr-1

4. Sh. Jai Chand Junior Technician

5. Sh. Bisan Das Lab Assistant

6. Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon

Animal Nutrition

1. Sh. Sher Singh Senior Assistant


2. Sh. Kamlesh Kumar Junior Assistant

3. Sh. Pundri Parkash Tech. Asstt. G-1

4. Sh. Chaman Lal Sr. Techn. G-2

5. Sh. Partap Chand Junior technician

6. Sh. Ashok Kumar Lab. Asstt.

7. Sh. Onkar Chand Cattle attendant

8. Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon

9. Sh. Madan Lal Lab helper

10. Sh. Vikramjit Singh Beldar

Livestock Production and Management

1. Sh. Rameshwar Lal Saini Syce cum rider

Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology

1. Sh. Trilok Chand Lab. Attendant

2. Sh. Mehar Chand Peon


1. Mr. Ram Paul Junior Technician

2. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Veterinary Pharmacist

3. Mrs. Anju Bala Beldar

4. Mr. Hari Krishan Chowkidar

5. Mr. Hoshiar Singh Lab. Helper

6. Mr. Krishan Kumar Beldar

Veterinary Medicine

1. Sh. Ganga Ram Sharma Senior Asstt.

2. Sh. Amar Nath Technical Asstt.

3. Sh. M.P. Singh Junior Technician

4. Sh. Subhash Chand Peon

5. Sh. Balak Ram Beldar

6. Sh. Kunju Ram Peon

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

1. Sh. Anil Dixit Sr. Technical Assistant (G-II)

2. Sh. Shanti Swaroop Jr. Technician

3. Sh. Kamal Jeet Peon

4. Sh. Ravi Kumar Chowkidar

Veterinary Microbiology

1. Mr. R.N. Sharma Sr. T.A. Gr-I

2. Mr. S. R. Sehgal Supdt. (retired during the

period)

3. Mr. J. P. Thakur/ Mr. Gorkhu

Ram Gautam

Sr. Assistant

4. Mrs. Rama Kumari Jr. Assistant

5. Mr. Anil Kumar Verma Stenographer

6. Mr. Pratap Chand Jr. Tech.

7. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Lab. Attendant

8. Mr. Kamaljit Beldar

9. Mr. Shruti Prakash Lab. Helper

10. Mr. Rajinder Singh Peon

11. Mr. Omprakash Chowkidar

12. Mr. Ujagar Singh Driver

13. Mr. Ramesh Chand Chowkidar (retired during the

period)


Veterinary Parasitology

1. Sh. Om Parkash Laboratory Assistant

2. Sh. Sunil Kumar Peon

Veterinary Pathology

1. Sh. Krishan Singh Thakur Senior Assistant

2. Sh. Gurbachan Singh Laboratory Assistant

3. Sh. Rangilu Ram Post-Mortem Attendant

Veterinary Pharmacology

1. Sh. Joginder Kumar Junior Technician

2. Smt. Seema Devi Junior Assistant

3. Sh. Narotam Chand Beldar

4. Sh. Karam Chand Beldar

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

1. Smt. Anjna Sood Sr. Asstt.

2. Sh. Ashwani Clerk

3. Sh. Baldev Raj Sr. Tech. Asstt., Gr-I

4. Sh. Virender Singh Radiographer

5. Sh. Karm Chand Peon

6. Sh. Kuldeep Chand Beldar

7. Sh. Prem Chand Beldar

Instructional Livestock Farm Complex

1. Smt. Renu Kumari Senior Assistant

2. Sh. Moti Ram Clerk

3. Dr. Parveen Kumar Sharma Veterinary Officer

4. Sh. Megh Singh Tech. Asstt. G-II

5. Sh. Ramesh Kumar Dairy Inspector

6. Sh Rakesh Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

7. Sh. Anil Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

8. Sh. Raj Kumar Vety. Pharmacist

9. Sh. Ajmer Singh Lab. Asstt

10. Sh. Subhash Chand Lab. Asstt.

11. Sh. Vikram Chand Field Asstt. G-1

12. Sh. Mohinder Singh Field Asstt.

13. Sh. Brij Dev Driver

14. Sh. Sukh Dev Road Roller Driver

Fisheries

1. Dr. R. K. Bali TA G I

2. Sh. Satya pal Sharma Lab Asstt.

3. Sh. Sanjay Kumar Clerk

4. Sh. Sukh Ram Peon

5. Sh. Pritam Chand Beldar

6. Sh. Mulakh Raj Beldar

7. Sh. Ishwar Das Beldar

8. Sh. Ravi Kumar Beldar

9. Sh. Angat Singh Beldar

10. Sh. Shiv Raj Beldar

11. Sh. Jagdish Chand Kohli


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