Title: ACTION PLAN 2011-12 COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES, MANNUTHY KERALA VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
1ACTION PLAN 2011-12COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND
ANIMAL SCIENCES, MANNUTHY KERALA VETERINARY AND
ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
2Centre for Advanced Studies in Animal Genetics
Breeding (CASAGB)
- Genetic variability of Myostatin and sterol
regulatory element binding protein genes in
crossbred cattle and Murrah buffaloes - MVSc. PROJECTS markers
- Genetic variability of Myostatin and sterol
regulatory element binding protein genes in
crossbred cattle and Murrah buffaloes - Genetic evaluation of Attapadi Black goats using
microsatellite markers - Leptin gene polymorphism in cattle and buffaloes
- Genetic polymorphisms of Major Histocompatabilty
complex classII DQB1 gene in Malabari and
Attapadi Black goats.
3- MVSc. PROJECTS
- Molecular characterization of growth hormone gene
in Vechur cattle - Estrogen receptor gene polymorphism in Vechur
cattle and crossbred cattle - Genetic variability in the prolactin receptor and
follicle stimulating hormone ß genes of pig. - Genetic variability of retinol binding protein
locus in pigs. -
4- PhD PROJECTS
- Development and evaluation of molecular markers
for bull sperm viability after cryopreservation - Characterization of candidate genes and their
association with litter traits in pigs - Genetic diversity analysis among different goat
genetic groups of Kerala - Thermo-tolerance and gene expression in Vechur,
Kasargod and local cattle of Kerala
5PROJECTS
- All India Coordinated Research Project on Goat
Improvement-Malabari Field Unit Dr. K. C.
Raghavan ICAR - Field Progeny testing scheme Dr. Stephen
Mathew ICAR - Establishment of Elite Germplasm Centre for
Malabari Goats and training centre for goat
breeders Dr. K.C. Raghavan KSCSTEC SARD - Genetic analysis of rabbits in Kerala
Dr.K.A.Bindu AHD - Genetic analysis and marker assisted selection in
Malabari goats using microsatellite markers
Dr.K.A.Bindu KSCSTE
6PROJECTS
- 1. Vechur Conservation Centre Dr.Raghavan K,
Director KAU - Target for 2011-12
- Sale of
animals-50 - Sale of
semen -500 doses - 2. Establishment of molecular genetics lab
- Dr.Raghavan K, Director.
- 3. Research on RabbitsDr. K. A. Bindu
- 3.
-
7PROJECTS
- Proposal for Fund for Improvement of ST
infrastructure in Universities and Higher
Educational Institutions Dr. K. C. RaghavanDST - Genetic improvement and propagation of Vechur
cattle of Kerala RKVY Dr. Thirupathy
Venketachalapathy - Genetic evaluation of MAS to prevent kid
mortality in goats with special reference to
Floppy kid syndrome BIOCARE-DBTDr. Radhika G - Evaluating the association of microsatellite
polymorphism at 3 UTR in SLC11A1 gene with
paratuberculosis resistance/susceptibility in
goats of Kerala BIOCARE-DBTDr. Naicy Thomas
8Publications
- 1.Genetic and non genetic factors affecting
floppy kid syndrome in native goats of Kerala
Radhika G., Raghavan K.C., Rani Alex, Ajithkumar
S. Tropical animal health and Production. - 2.Correcting copper deficiency-Management tool
for increasing kid production Radhika G.,
Ajithkumar S., Raghavan K.C., Naicy Thomas and
Kannan A. Indian Veterinary Journal - 3. Study on the association of three
microsatellite DNA markers with milk fat
percentage in crossbred dairy cattle of Kerala
Naicy Thomas, Anilkumar K., and Usha, A.PIndian
journal of animal research - 4. Genetic variation in resistance to caprine
foot rot by dichelobacter nodosus in goats of
Kerala, india Naicy Thomas, Siju Joseph, Rani
Alex, K.C. Raghavan, G. Radhika Biotechnology
in Animal Husbandry
9- 5.Effect of non genetic factors in body weights
in Malabari goatsRani Alex and Raghavan K.C
Indian Veterinary Journal - 6.Selection indices in Malabari goats for growth
and milk productionRani Alex and Raghavan
K.CIndian journal of animal research - 7.Returns and determinants of technical
Efficiency in Small Scale Malabari goat
production units in Kerala, IndiaRani Alex,
Raghavan K. C. and Naicy ThomasSmall Ruminant
Research - 8. Thanathu kannukali janussukal innaleyude
abhimaanam,naleyude karuthal Radhika G - 9. Aaduvalarthal-arivum anubhavangalum
Radhika G and Raghavan K.C
10ANIMAL NUTRITION
- PROJECTS
- AICRP on Improvement of feed resources and
nutrient utilization in raising animal production
- will be continued during the next plan period - Effect of supplementation of energy and UDP on
milk production in crossbred dairy cattle
KSCSTE Dr. Ally. - Dr. George Sherin - submitted one project to
Animal Husbandry Department - Project for infra structural facilities to
FIST - Four MVSc and One PhD research students
- Infra structural facilities available in the
Small Animal Breeding Station will be exploited
fully to maximize sale and thus increase the
revenue from the Station during this year.
11WORKSHOP
- Annual review meeting of AICRP- proposed to be
conducted in our Department, this year, in July - PUBLICATIONS
- 1.Organic chromium supplementation on growth of
cross bred pigs. A.N.Thomas,A.D.Mercy,P.Gangadevi
and K Shyma - 2.Calcium and phosphorus requirement of cross
bred pigs.Shyama K.Mercy.A.D - 3.Effect of dietry supplementation of calcium
,phosphorus and phytase at different levels of
growth of cross bred pigs Shyama.K.and A.D.Mercy. - 4.Purne nitrogen index and nitroigen utilisation
in barbari goats fed different oil cakes
.S.K.George et al - 5.Effect of spent brewers yeast on growth
performance in cross bred pigs.Sreeparvathi and
Gangadevi,P. - 6.Carcass characterstics of cross bred pigs
maintained in standard diets.Sreeparvathi and
Gangadevi -
12- 7. Pannivalarthalil sredhikkenda karayngal
Mercy.A.D - 8.Kalitheetayil Beer Waste Mercy .A .D
- 9. Kalitheetayil parushaharathinte
pradhanyam.P.Gangadevi - 10.Theetapul krishi K.Shyama
- 11.Mycotoxin binders in poultry feeds
- George sherin
13ANIMAL REPRODUCTION, GYNAECOLOGY OBSTETRICS
- MVSc PROJECTS
- Comparison of human placental extract, hCG and
GnRH on fertility of repeat breeding cattle - Freezability of buck spermatozoa treated with
Fibronectin type 2 protein chelating agents - Gonadotrophin mediated superovulatory response
viability of vitrified rabbit embryos - Freezability of Malabari buck semen in egg yolk
and soybean lecithin based extenders
14- Freezability of buck semen in Tris based
extenders with varying cholesterol levels - Incidence, clinical findings and treatment of
canine transmissible venereal tumour in dogs - PROJECTS
- Infrastructure development of the Dept. FIST -
DST
15PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Oestrum induction in bitches using
diethystilbesterol. Bipin Becha,Aravinda Ghosh. - 2. Induction of fertile oestrum in bitches using
sustained release preparation of a GnRH analogue
.Bipin Becha,Aravinda Ghosh. - 3. Progesterone profile in bitches during
natural and induced oestrum cycle in bitches.
Bipin Becha,Aravinda Ghosh. - 4. PDC109 like protein induced buffalo sperm
cryodamage .Harshan HM et al. - 5. Assessment of biometry of Prostrate gland in
dogs using ultrasonography.Nair, D.R, Ghosh KNA ,
Mathew J, Harshan, Alex P - 6. Comparitive efiicacy of human placental
extract HcG and GnRH on the fertility of repeat
breeding in cattle.Mathew RM,Ghosh KNA
16- 7.Superovulatory response to PMSG in Crossbred
cattle.Unnikrishnan and Nair SPS - 8. Role of Mifepristone in the medical management
of pyometra in bitches.Simon S - 9. Kannukalikalile vandhyatha. Ghosh KNA
- 10. Microencapsulation of spermatozoa. Hiron
- M Harshan ,Bipin Becha
- 11. Garbhasayasthanabramsam kannukalikalil.
- Unnikrishnan
- 12. Nayavalarthal oru varumana margam .
- Shibu Simon
17TRAININGS
- State level workshop for Veterinarians on
Infertility management in bovines - Farmers Seminar 2 Nos.
- Refresher trainings for Livestock Inspectors
- Animal Health camp at Cherumkuzhy 2
- Field level Infertility Camps 10 Nos
18TRAININGS
- Infertility management in bovines
- Artificial Insemination and pregnancy diagnosis
in goats - Herd fertility management in cattle
- Semen quality analysis for Frozen semen
production for Veterinarians in Semen Banks - Optimizing reproductive efficiency in canines
- Recent trends in optimising reproductive
efficiency in canines
19CLINICAL VETERINARY MEDICINE
- PROJECTS
- Outreach Programme on Ethnoveterinary Medicine
Dr. Usha Narayana Pillai ICAR - Model Veterinary Emergency and Critical care unit
for field adoption Dr S Ajithkumar AHD. - Establishment of model livestock production and
health care system for rural farmers Dr.Biju
.P. Habeeb 24 lakhs
20PUBLICATIONS
- Management of tetanus with metronidazole- A case
report Unny,N,M et.al.Veterinarski Arhiv - James,A.A and Ajithkumar,S.Management of
diabetic ketacidosis in a dog. -Indian Veterinary
Journal . - 3) James,A.A and Pillai,U.M.Ultrasonographic
diagnosis of cirrhosis in a dog. -Journal of
Veterinary Animal Sciences - 4) Deepa, C, James, A.A, Ajithkumar,S and
Alex,P.C . A case of Doberman cardiomyopathy
-Indian Veterinary journal
21- TEXT BOOKS
- 1. Dairy bovine production and management
Dr.Usha Narayana Pillai(Co-author) - Hand book on Clinical Veterinary Medicine for U.G
studentsDr.P.C.Alex - TRAININGS/SEMINARS
- 1. Advance in bovine clinical practice
- 2. Special diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures - 3. National seminar on Mastitis in
association with Kerala Society for Veterinary
Medicine by October 2011
22DAIRY SCIENCE
- COURSES
- MS in Quality Systems in Dairy Processing
- Advanced Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology
- PROJECTS
- Anti microbial potential of edible fruit seed
extracts against selected bacteria of dairy
origin Dr. R. GeethaDBT. - Development and Quality Evaluation of Conjugated
Linoleic Acid enriched milk products by Dr. K.
RadhaDST.
23PUBLICATIONS
- Palinte sooshmanu guna nilavara niyanthranam.
Dr. R. Geetha - Biopreservatives an overview . Dr. R. Geetha
- Biofilm in dairy industry. Dr. R. Geetha
- Studies on survivabilty of microencapsulated
Lactobacillus acidophilus .Raj A A P and Dr. V.
Prasad - Potential health benefits of conjugated linoleic
acid .K Radha - A hand book on Dairying and Dairy food Analysis
- A Malayalam Booklet in Dairy farming.
24TRAININGS
- 1.Validation of Critical Control Points in Clean
Milk Production for Dairy Farm Instructors of
Dairy Development Department. - 2. Quality and Safety Assessment of Milk and
Dairy Products for Dairy Extension Officers of
Dairy Development Department. - 3.Preparation of value added milk products to
Self Help Group Members. - 4. Dairy farming to SHG members and Kudumbasree
members -
25LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECTS
- 1.Livestock based tribal resettlement at Aralam.
Dr.P.C.Saseendran Gov. of Kerala - 2.Research and development support for goat
production. Dr.P.C.Saseendran AHD, Kerala -
26PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Physical and behavioural changes in Sambar
deer. Vishnu Savanth V and P C Saseendran - 2. Influence of testosterone on various stages of
antter cycle of Sambar deer. Vishnu Savanth V
and PC Saseendran - 3. Abatement of livestock methane emission. PC
Saseendran, Anil K S, Kannan, Sabin George
,Justin Davis ,Prasad A and Vishnu Savanth V
27- 4.Physical Characterisation of cow urine .Justin
Davis and Sabin George. - 5. Mangement of waste from livestock ,poultry
farms and meat processing units. Sabin
George,Muhammed Aslam ,Nishanth.
28- 6. Vigova vazhi vanna vijayam Sabin George
- 7. Kuranjachilavil Muyalkoodu. Prasad A
- 8. Vigova erachi tharavu vipaniyile puthiya
thaaram. Justin George - 9. Bhakshya prathisandikku pariharamayi
mrugasamrakshana meghala Dr.Sabin George and
John P John
29OTHER ACTIVITIES
- National seminar on milk production and milk
pricing. - Data bank on livestock enterprises in Kerala
(NABARD project) - Releasing book on housing of domestic and pet
animals. - Establishing single window consultancy on
livestock farming. - Scaling up of training to line department and
farmers - Publishing project results
30DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS
TECHNOLOGYMEAT PLANT(MEAT TECHNOLOGY UNIT)
- PROJECTS
- 1. Preparation of collagen Scaffolds,
Keratinocyte Cultures, their Immunological,
Microbiological and Irradiation Studies and
Establishment of Quality Control Methodologies
DRDO, Ministry of Defence - Dr. P. Kuttinarayanan
- 2.To study the efficiency of Natural Extracts of
Certain Herbs in Preventing Oxidative Rancidity
in Few Meat Products M/S Synthite Industries,
Kerala
31MVSc PROJECTS
- 1. Development of picnic beef sausage through
hurdle technology - 2. Transportation stress and irradiation on
certain qualities of broiler chicken
32PUBLICATIONS
- 1.Development of lean beef loafNaseera A.P and
George T. Oommen JIVA - 2.Development of shelf stable pet food using Ghee
residue and Meat cum bone powder - Rani C., Prem Anandh and Sathu .T. IMSA
- 3. Quality characteristics of buffalo cheek meat
Vasudevan V. N and Venkataramanujam V.
Veterinary World - 4. Effect of aerobic and vacuum packaging and
irradiation on different physico-chemical
parameters of rabbit meat.Sonika S.,
Kuttinarayanan P., George T. Oommen, Sreekumar
K.P and Sunil B
33- 5. Effect of low dose gamma radiation on quality
parameters of rabbit meat.Sonika
S.,Kuttinarayanan P., George T. Oommen, Sreekumar
K.P and Sunil B. (accepted in Journal of
Veterinary and Animal Science) - 6. Moolyavardhanavum Mamsavyavasayavum.
Kuttinarayanan P. - 7. Mamsyaganya rogangal engine niyanthrikkam .
- Kuttinarayanan P.
- 8. Anivaryam aadhunika aravusalakal. Vasudevan
V. N. - 9. Development of lowfat restructured turkey
loaf.G T Oommen
34TRAININGS/SEMINARS
- Seminar in meat production /processing-from SER
div of Planning Board. - Training in Meat Inspection and Certification.
- Short Term Training in Meat Processing Technology
Environmental Management. - Advanced Training in Livestock Products
Technology for Sr. Veterinary Officers.
35STIPENDIARY TRAINING PROGRAMMES
- Meat Processing and
- Wholesome Meat Production 1 year
- Meat Plant Operation and
- Maintenance 1 year
- Meat Processing cum
- Plant Operation
2 year
36ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMMES
- Rabbit meat processing.
- Production of sausages and cutlet.
- Training to butchers in wholesome meat production
in collaboration with Indian Institute of Crop
Processing Technology, Thanjavur, TN. - Slaughter techniques of cattle, buffaloes, pigs
poultry.
37Targeted Annual Turnover
- Meat, meat products and byproducts- Rs 10
-
Million - Animals/birds Target (nos.)
- Cattle
300 - Pigs
900 - Duck poultry 2500
- Quails others 10,000
38Centre for Advanced Studies in Poultry
Science Department of Poultry Science
University Poultry FarmAICRP on
PoultryRevolving fund Poultry Project
- Courses
- Diploma in Poultry Production
- Certificate Courses
39PROJECTS
- 1.Fresh Eggs for Family Health in Urban
Households Dr.B.Ajith Babu - 2. New Research Project Formulation
- Emu Production by NABARD support
- Dr.S.Sangaralingam
-
40- Leaflets and Folders
- PG Research Projects in Poultry Science
- Booklets
- Nanoscience and Technology of eggs
- Poultry feeds
- Publication of Technical Reports Brochure on
-
- AICRP on Poultry
- Revolving fund Poultry Project
- University Poultry Farm
- A Vision document for KVASU on
- KVASU Prospects of Poultry
education, Research and Development 2020
41- Reprinting or Revised edition of books on
- Emu
- Turkeys
- Quails
- Ducks
- Egg Cholesterol
42- Business activities
- Seed egg production
- Ornamental poultry production
- Mobile Poultry Unit CAS in Poultry Science
- Consultancy services/ Farmers counseling
43STATISTICS
- COURSES
-
- M.S. program in Biostatistics
- PUBLICATIONS
- 1.Unnikrishnan, T. 2011. Ini statisticsinte
kaalam - Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Desabhimani
and Kerala Koumudi (News Paper, Dailies). - 2. Jyothishavum statistics um . Unnikrishnan, T
-
44- 3. Sampling inte lokam .Unnikrishnan, T
- 4.Biostatistc and career prospectus.Gleeja V L
- 5. Vanyajeevi kanakkeduppu. Mercey KA
45VETERINARY ANATOMY
- Ph.D PROJECTS
- 1.Development of Mucosa Associated
- Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) of digestive tract
- in goats
-
- 2. Developmental studies on Pancreas in goats
46PROJECTS
- Histomorphological comparison of skin in
different breeds of rabbits Dr.K.M. Lucy AHD - Preparation of collagen Scaffolds, keratinocyte
cultures, their Immunological, Microbiological
and irradiation studies and establishment of
quality control methodologies. DRDO in
collaboration with Dept of Livestock products
technology. - Structural changes of Animal and Human soft
tissues on radiation. - Teratological / Toxicological studies of various
pesticides in Animals to be collaborated with
Vety. Pharmacology and Toxicology Department.
47PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Histochemical studies on the Developing
Adrenal Gland in cross breed Goat Foetuses (
Capra hircus ) Ashok. N., Harshan. K. R. and J
J Chungath. - Histogenesis of mesencephalic tegmentum in goat
foetuses. Lucy K. M., Harshan K. R., Chungath
J. J. N. Ashok. (Accepted for publication in
Indian Journal of Animal Research) - Morphology and Histology of alimentary canal in
Asian Elephant. 1. Stomach. J. J. Chungath, N.
Ashok, Lucy. K. M. and Indu. V. R. - Histomorphological studies on the liver of Indian
elephant . Lucy. K. M. J. J. Chungath, S. Maya
and Indu. V. R.
48- 5.Morphological studies on the pelvic girdle of a
peafowl (Pavo cristatus). Sreeranjini A. R., Unni
C. K. S., Lucy K. M., Ashok N., Chungath J. J and
Harshan K. R. (2011) (Articles sent for
Publication in JIVA) - 6. A Compartive study on the histomorphology of
ileum and colo-rectum in peafowl (Pavo
cristatus). Indu V. R., Unni C. K. S., Lucy K.
M., Ashok N. and Chungath J. J (Articles sent for
Publication in JIVA)
49TRAININGS
- Stem Cell Research techniques (Institutions
like IVRI, NCBS) - 2. Advanced techniques in Electron
- Microscopy (CCMB, AIIMS )
50VETERINARY AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTENSION
- PROJECTS
- Improving livelihood security of WSHGs involved
in livestock rearing through capacity building in
gender awareness Dr Rajeev TS - Techno economic feasibility of dairying and
allied activities among the beneficiaries of land
distribution project and landless tribes of
Kerala, with special emphasis to Wayanad district
Dr Rajeev TS -
51- Installation of touch screen information kiosks
at various panchayats, assembly/parliament
constituencies of Kerala Dr Rajeev TS - Exploration, identification and characterization
of various livestock rearing systems and
agriculture linkages in district wise agro
ecological zones of Kerala Dr Rajeev TS - Effective use of information technology in animal
husbandry sector for optimization of livestock
productivity and marketing system Dr Rajeev TS
52PROPOSED PROJECTS
- Impact Study on the Feed subsidy scheme for
pregnant cows implemented by Thalipparambu
Municipality - Project Proposal submitted to the
Local Self Government Department, Kerala.
53PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Determinants of the level of participation of
dairy farmers in panchayati raj system.Anu
George., P.J.Rajkamal and R.S.Jiji.International
Journal of Development Extension. - 2. Determinants of the perception of constraints
to participation in panchayati raj system by
dairy farmers - Anu George., P.J.Rajkamal and
R.S.Jiji.International Journal of Development
Extension. - 3. Awareness of livestock farmers regarding
procedures of panchayati raj system.Anu George.,
P.J.Rajkamal and R.S.Jiji.Veterinary World
54- 3.Reward and punishment assessments of field
veterinarians by Reward and punishment
assessments of field veterinarians by critical
incidents technique. R.S. Jiji and
P.N.Kaul.Animal Science Reporter. - 4. Negative reinforcements in the veterinary
profession as revealed by the critical incidents
technique.R.S. Jiji and P.N.Kaul.International
Journal of Development Extension. - 5. Perception of effectiveness of group
functioning by the members of women self-help
groups in goat farming. V.Kavitha., R.S.Jiji and
P.J.Rajkamal. Veterinary World
55- 6.Training Needs of dairy farm instructors in
information technology and professional
management.N. Vimal Raj Kumar,R.S.Jiji and
P.J.Rajkamal. Indian Journal of Dairy Science - 7. Goat rearing practices and decision making
patterns on homestead goat units of Central
Kerala. P Reeja George, T.T.Ranganathan, Shibu
Simon ,Sissy Basil and R.Suja. IJSR - 8. Knowledge of farm women of Wayanad district ,
Kerala about rabbit rearing . P.Reeja George ,
C.N. Dinesh, Rehna Hassan, and Shibu Simon
.Indian Journal of Animal Research
56- 9. Summer management of milch animals .Shibu
- Simon and P.Reeja George.Jeevajalakam
- 10. Touch Screen Information Kiosk- revolutionary
changes in agriculture through ICT. T.S.Rajeev
- Karshakashree
57BOOKS
- Mortality of mahouts by captive Asian elephants
in Kerala, southern India. Surendra Varma,
T.S.Rajeev, Marshal.C.Radhakrishnan and
K.R.Rajesh - 2. Captive Elephants in Kerala An investigation
into the population status, management and
welfare significance. Surendra Varma,
T.S.Rajeev, S.R.Sujata, Nibha Namboodiri
and Marshal.C.Radhakrishnan - 3. Physiological environment as antecedent to
unruly behaviour of captive elephants, Climate
Change Adaptation Strategies In Agricultural And
Allied Sectors Scientific Publishers
58OTHER PUBLICATIONS
- Brochure for local self governments on touch
screen information kiosk - A training hand book for tribes on dairying
- Book on Livestock economics, marketing and
Commerce- Under preparation - Package of Practice Recommendations
-
59TRAININGS
- Recent trends in methodologies for effective
technology transfer in dairy husbandry to DEO - Advanced training in health care and management
of elephants to VS,AHD
60VETERINARY BIOCHEMISTRY
- COURSES
- M.S. in Applied Biochemistry
- PROJECTS
- Development of a PCR Assay for rapid detection
of New Duck disease in Kerala Dr Uma RAHD
61PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Hypoglycaemic effect of fruits of Musa AAA
(Chenkadali) on diabetic rats Iranian Journal
of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Smitha.Kaimal.,Sisiliamma George - 2. Antineoplastic effect of Avian Reovirus sigma
C protein - Virus Research. Uma.R.,M.Kataria,Rahu
l.S.J.M.Kataria.K.Dhama and S.Sahu - 3. Effect of fish oil and various preparations
of coconut oil on body weight and serum lipid
profile in rats .Journal of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences .Sreeji and Sisiliamma George - 4. Targeted treatment of cancer using viruses
62VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
- PROJECTS
- All India Network Programme on HS
- Dr. M. MiniICAR,
- Coupling of outer membrane based Latex
agglutination test and IgM- Dot ELISA for the
rapid and confirmatory field diagnosis of canine
leptospirosisDr. Siju Joseph. - Development of One-Step Reverse Transcriptase-
Polymerase Chain Reaction to detect Duck
Hepatitis Virus type-I in KeralaPriya PM
63PROJECTS
- Infrastructure development . DST- FIST.
- Revolving fund scheme for the laboratory services
rendered to the public. KVASU - Collaborative research on Entero Haemorrhagic E.
coli ( EHEC). Discussion held with Dr. Kumar
Venkitanarayanan, University of Connecticut . - Detailed study of virulence factors of
Staphylococcus aureus isolates from rabbits- UGC
64PUBLICATIONS
- Binu K. Mani., Mini, M., Jayaprakasan, V. and
Krishnan Nair, G. Isolation and characterization
of Chlamydophila abortus from cases of bovine and
caprine abortions. Indian Vet.J - Sreeja R. Nair, M. Mini, G. Krishnan Nair and
V.Jayaprakasan. Confirmation of Chlamydophila
abortus in infected cell culture using indirect
immunofluorescence technique .Veterinary World. - Article on leptospirosis Ambily and M Mini
- Article on New duck disease Surya PS and M Mini
65VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
- COURSE
- Diploma course in Laboratory Techniques
- PROJECTS
- 1.Evaluation of ethnobotanicals for ectoparasites
in domestic animals. AHD. Dr. H. Subramanian - 2.Development of improved field level diagnostics
for intestinal Schistosomosis .AHD.
BinduLakshmanan
66- 3.Detection of Anthelmintic resistance in GI
helminths of goats.AHD Dr. Asha Rajagopal - 4.Outreach programme on zoonosis. ICAR.
- Dr. H. Shameem
- 5. Development of field level ELISA based
diagnostic tool for early detection of
amphistomosis in dairy cattle.AHD. - Dr. H. Shameem
67PUBLICATIONS
- 1.Correlation of milk production in dairy cattle
and anthelmintic treatment. Dr. R. Radhika. - 2.Entomopathogenic effect of fungus. Beauveria
bassiana on housefly larvae. Dr. Asha Rajagopal.
- 3.Single step processing of nematodes in FAAL
solution. Dr. Lucy Sabu. - 4. Identification of Cotugnia sp from a pigeon- A
report.H Shameem - 4.Erachiyile sarcocyst Lucy Sabu
- 5.Adhikapalulpadhanathinu viramarunnuprayogam
Radhika R - 6.Kannukalikalil theileria rogam Bindu
Lakshmanan
68TRAINING/SEMINAR
- National Seminar of IAAVP (Indian Association
for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology)
.Theme Recent Trends in Molecular Diagnosis
and Integrated Control of Animal Parasites. - Five Day Training sanctioned by AHD- Diseases
of zoonotic importance with special
emphasis on parasitic diseases. Co-ordinator
Dr. K. Devada - ASCAD Training proposed for Veterinary and Para
Veterinary staff of the AH Department
69- Three months training for Veterinary surgeons of
the State AH Department proposed. - Workshop on Antiparasitic protocol for Kerala
state . Dr Lucy Sabu in association with Kerala
State Veterinary Council
70VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
- PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Lymphoid organ damage as a cause of morbidity
in duck cholera outbreaks a histopathological
investigation .S Pramod,ND Nair,M.Litty, V.R
Ambily,N Vijayan and CR Lalitha Kunjamma
71- 2. Undifferentiated sinus carcinoma with invasion
into the brain brain in a desi pig . S Pramod, N
Vijayan ND Nair,M.Litty, AP usha, and CR Lalitha
Kunjamma - 3. Haematobiochemical alterations in experimental
duck cholera infection - 4. Cirrhosis in a scaly ant eater.S Pramod,Binoj
Chacko.T.Senthilkumar and CR Lalitha Kunjamma. - 5. Papillary cystic cholangiocarcinoma in a dog
with metastasis into the bronchial lymph node. S
Pramod,ND Nair,M.Litty, V.R Ambily,N Vijayan and
CR Lalitha Kunjamma
72TRAININGS/SEMINAR/COURSES
- One day workshop on rabies in July/ August
- One day seminar on poultry diseases for farmers
in association with IAVP - Participation in the diploma course in Laboratory
Diagnosis - Two batches of in-service training for veterinary
surgeons
73VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY TOXICOLOGY
- PROJECTS
- Toxicological analysis of field samples by GC and
expansion as income generating project Dr Usha
PTA - Toxicological effects of Agrochemical and
antibiotic residue .KSCSTE. Dr A R Nisha - In vitro toxicology project .DBT Dr Preethi John
74MVSc Projects
- Assessment of Endosulphan ,BHC and DDT Toxicity
in Palakkad and Kasargode district - Assessment of Antibiotic residues in biological
samples in Northern Kerala - Assessment of Antioxidant effect of sida
rhombifolia
75PUBLICATIONS
- Anti inflammatory activity of Hemographis
colorata and Eupatorium triplinerve in rats. Dr
Nisha A R - Strategies to overcome antimicrobial resistance
. Dr Nisha A R - Comparitive effect of ethanolic extracts of
Annona squamosa and Tectona grandis against
pathogenic bacteria.Dr PTA Usha
76- Anathottavadi ksheerakarshakarkku bheeshani.
Dr. Usha PTA - Keedanasini prayogavum parswaphalangalum
kannukalikalil. Dr Deepa AK - SEMINAR/TRAINING
- National seminar on Newer perspectives of
Ethnopharmacology - Training programme for paraveterinarians on
pharmacy procedures
77VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY
- PhD PROJECT
- 1.Anti-proliferative and nematicidal properties
of crystal proteins of Bacillus
thuringiensis.(Part of DBT project.Dr V Ramnath) - MVSc PROJECT
- 1. Effect of Neem supplementation as
antistress, and growth promoting agent in
broiler chicken. - 2. Assessment and alleviation of transportation
stress in broiler chicken
78PROJECTS
- 1. Radioprotective potency of Mary Gold.Dr V
Ramnath - 2. Discussion with NIANP for a collaborative
study on climatological effect on egg quality in
chicken.Dr K Karthiayini - 3. Discussion with Forest Dept Wild life
experts and KAU scientists on the proposal for
developing an ecofriendly method for mitigation
of human-elephant conflict.Dr K P Sreekumar - Nanotechnology to deliver proven anticancer drugs
in solid tumours.Dr V Ramnath
79- 5 Establish and characterize embryonic stem cell
line of crossbred cattle. Dr V Ramnath - 6. Establish and characterize adult stem cell
line using umbilical cord blood of cattle. - Dr V Ramnath
80PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Antimutagenicity studies of carotinoid lutein
isolated from Marigold using Salmonella
typhimurium strain. Sindhu V,Ramadasan Kuttan - 2. Effect of Vitamin C supplementation in
stressed broilers. Karthiyayini ,PT Philomina - 3. Effect of Malphigia glabsa in acetaminophen
induced hepatic injury in rats. Arul Mary
Leuvina, Karthiyayini
81- Effect of Withania somnifera in growth ,feed
efficiency,haematology and gastrointestinal
enzymes in broiler chicken. Rekha.P.R.Sreekumar,K.
P and Aziz zarina - Effect of processed fish wastes on blood
biochemical and meat composition of broiler
chicken. Iranian Journal of Veterinary
research.Darsana and K ,P Sreekumar.
82TRAININGS
- Animal cell culture techniques (open)
- Haemato-biochemical techniques (vets)
- Laboratory techniques (para vets)
- Methodology used for proteomics study (open)
83VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY PREVENTIVE
MEDICINE
- PROJECTS
- 1.Studies on pododermatitis in cattle.AHD.
- Dr.Tresamol
- 2.Field evaluation of three cow side test for
the detection of subclinical mastitis and
therapeutical management of mastitis. AHD.
Dr.Vijayakumar - 3.Dry cow therapy for control of Mastitis.AHD.
- Dr Vinodkumar
84- 4. Evaluation of milk based elisa for the
detection of brucellosis in dairy cattle.
BRGF.Dr.Vijayakumar - 5. Dairy unit health management for profitable
Clean milk production.RKVY. Dr. Vinodkumar
85PUBLICATIONS
- Granuloma forming schistosomosis in buffaloes.
Vinodkumar, Tresa mol,Devada k, Sunitha
Karunakaran, Vijayakumar,K. - Aadu valarthumbol. Vinod kumar K
- Theileriakkethire karuthiyirikkuka . Vinod
kumar K - Chellukale akattoo.babesia thadayuu. Anumol
joseph, Tresamol PV - Pevishabhada ariyuka thadayuka. Tresamol PV
86OTHER ACTIVITIES
- One day seminar for School children on animal
disease control. - on zoonotic diseases on 6th July,2011 the
world zoonosis day. - Start new revolving fund scheme with
KVASU.,on canine vaccines diagnostics.
(proposed)
87VETERINARY SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY
- PROJECTS
- 1.Veterinary clinical applications of mammalian
- derived collagen .KSCSTE
- 2. Evaluation of fracture treatment techniques in
calves, goats and pet animals - 3. Management of glaucoma in dogs
- 4. Modernization of the Department
88PUBLICATIONS
- Occurrence of dental affections in dogs 150
cases Archana A., John Martin K.D., Sarada Amma
. T. Indian J. Vet. Surg. - Medical and surgical management of glaucoma in
dogs .Priya, P., Syam K.Venugopal., Rajankutty, K
and Sarada Amma, T. . Indian J.Vet. Surg. - Management of glaucoma by trabeculectomy in a dog
- Priya, P., Syam K.Venugopal., Rajankutty, K.,
and Sarada Amma, T. J. Vet Anim. Sci.
89- 4. Midazolam with glycopyrrolate xylazine
combination for premedication in ketamine
anaesthesia in dogs . Narayanan, M.K.,
Rajankutty,K., Sarada Amma, T., Syam K. Venugopal
and Devanand, C.B. J. Vet Anim. Sci. - Efficacy of Collagen sheet for management of
corneal ulcers in dogs . Chinchu, J., Anoop, S.
Syam K. Venugopal and Sarada Amma T. Am. J. Vet.
Ophthal. - Female pseudohermaphroditism in a dog A case
report . Anoop, S., Syam K. Venugopal, Sarada
Amma, T. J. Vet. Anim. Sci - 7. Handbook of Veterinary Anaesthesia. Dr. K.
Rajankutty
90TRAININGS
- Externship training to students from Universiti
Putra Malasia - from 23rd may onwards( for one month)
- Proposed one training on Preliminary Veterinary
Orthopaedics for Vet. Officers of AHD (5 days) x2
batches. - Proposed one training on Advanced Veterinary
Orthopaedics for Vet. Officers of AHD ( 10 days)
x 2 batches. - Proposal is ready for training in Veterinary
Radiology and Imaging Techniques ( awaiting
appointment of radiographer)
91VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH
- COURSES
- Diploma Programme - Laboratory techniques
jointly offered - MS Programme - Public Health Management
92PROJECTS
- Outreach Program on Zoonotic diseases .
- Dr. B.Sunil ICAR
- 2. Development of a Multiplex PCR method for
the simultaneous detection of four common food
pathogens in meat and meat products. KSCSTE - 3. Impact Assessment of slaughter houses on
quality of well water in Kerala .
93MV Sc Ph. D PROJECTS
- Screening of food samples for Listeria
organisms. - Screening and molecular characterisation of
Listeria from human, animal and environmental
samples. - Microbiological quality assessment of duck
egg through the production chain. - Screening of human and animal samples for Taenia.
- Screening of human and water samples for
Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts.
94PUBLICATIONS
- 1. Assessment of Microbiological quality of duck
- eggs. Latha C.Sunil B and Binoj
Chacko.Indian Journal of Poultry Science - 2. Influence of processing plant environment on
the bacterial quality of beef carcasses
.Sethulekshmi and E Nanu.Journal of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences. - 3. A study on spoilage organism in chicken
carcass - E Nanu,Latha,C, B Sunil, Vrinda Menon,Deepa
Jolly - 4. A Study on Spoilage organisms in Chicken
- carcasses from a meat plant in Kerala .E
Nanu ,Latha C, B Sunil,Vrinda Menon,Deepa Jolly
95-
- 5. Defining VPH as per States health
requirement- - B Sunil
- 6. Restructuring VPH to suit health
requirements - for he State of Kerala.B Sunil
- 7. Illegal bird trade. Remya Raveendran
,Sunil B and - Latha C
- Leaflets
- Clean handling of milk after milking
- Clean and Healthy Milker
- Water Quality Testing
96OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Revolving Fund Project on Water Testing
- Microbiological quality assessment of foods of
animal origin