ACTION PLAN 2011-12

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES, MANNUTHY

KERALA VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

Centre for Advanced Studies in Animal Genetics & Breeding (CASAGB)

1. 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.

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 β genes of pig. • Genetic variability of retinol binding protein

locus in pigs.

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

PROJECTS• 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

PROJECTS1. 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 Rabbits:Dr. K. A. Bindu

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PROJECTS• Proposal for Fund for Improvement of S&T infrastructure in

Universities and Higher Educational Institutions: Dr. K. C. Raghavan:DST

• 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-DBT:Dr. Radhika G

• Evaluating the association of microsatellite polymorphism at 3’ UTR in SLC11A1 gene with paratuberculosis resistance/susceptibility in goats of Kerala: BIOCARE-DBT:Dr. Naicy Thomas

Publications

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.P:Indian 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

5.Effect of non genetic factors in body weights in Malabari goats:Rani Alex and Raghavan K.C: Indian Veterinary Journal

6.Selection indices in Malabari goats for growth and milk production:Rani Alex and Raghavan K.C:Indian journal of animal research

7.Returns and determinants of technical Efficiency in Small Scale Malabari goat production units in Kerala, India:Rani Alex, Raghavan K. C. and Naicy Thomas:Small Ruminant Research

8. “Thanathu kannukali janussukal innaleyude abhimaanam,naleyude karuthal”: Radhika G

9. “Aaduvalarthal-arivum anubhavangalum”: : Radhika G and Raghavan K.C

ANIMAL NUTRITIONPROJECTS• 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.

WORKSHOP• Annual review meeting of AICRP- proposed to be conducted in our Department, this year, in July

PUBLICATIONS1.Organic chromium supplementation on growth of cross bred pigs.

A.N.Thomas,A.D.Mercy,P.Gangadevi and K Shyma2.Calcium and phosphorus requirement of cross bred pigs.Shyama K.Mercy.A.D3.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

al5.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

7. Pannivalarthalil sredhikkenda karayngal Mercy.A.D

8.Kalitheetayil Beer Waste Mercy .A .D9. Kalitheetayil parushaharathinte

pradhanyam.P.Gangadevi10.Theetapul krishi K.Shyama11.Mycotoxin binders in poultry feeds George sherin

ANIMAL 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

• 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

PUBLICATIONS1. 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

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 KNA10. Microencapsulation of spermatozoa. Hiron M Harshan ,Bipin Becha11. Garbhasayasthanabramsam kannukalikalil. Unnikrishnan 12. Nayavalarthal –oru varumana margam .

Shibu Simon

TRAININGS

• 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

TRAININGS

• ‘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’

CLINICAL 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

PUBLICATIONS

1) Management of tetanus with metronidazole- A case report Unny,N,M et.al.Veterinarski Arhiv

2) 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

TEXT BOOKS1. Dairy bovine production and management : Dr.Usha Narayana

Pillai(Co-author)2. Hand book on Clinical Veterinary Medicine for U.G

students:Dr.P.C.Alex

TRAININGS/SEMINARS1. Advance in bovine clinical practice2. Special diagnostic and therapeutic procedures3. National seminar on Mastitis in association with Kerala

Society for Veterinary Medicine by October 2011

DAIRY SCIENCECOURSES• MS in Quality Systems in Dairy Processing• Advanced Diploma in Dairy Science and

TechnologyPROJECTS• Anti microbial potential of edible fruit seed

extracts against selected bacteria of dairy origin” Dr. R. Geetha:DBT.

• Development and Quality Evaluation of Conjugated Linoleic Acid enriched milk products” by Dr. K. Radha:DST.

PUBLICATIONS

• ‘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.

TRAININGS 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

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

PROJECTS1.Livestock based tribal resettlement at Aralam.

Dr.P.C.Saseendran: Gov. of Kerala2.Research and development support for goat

production. Dr.P.C.Saseendran: AHD, Kerala

PUBLICATIONS

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

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.

6. ‘Vigova vazhi vanna vijayam’; Sabin George7. ‘Kuranjachilavil Muyalkoodu’. Prasad A8. ‘Vigova erachi tharavu ; vipaniyile puthiya

thaaram’. Justin George9. ‘Bhakshya prathisandikku pariharamayi

mrugasamrakshana meghala’ ; Dr.Sabin George and John P John

OTHER 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

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGYMEAT PLANT(MEAT TECHNOLOGY UNIT)

PROJECTS1. 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

MVSc PROJECTS

1. Development of picnic beef sausage through hurdle technology

2. Transportation stress and irradiation on certain qualities of broiler chicken

PUBLICATIONS1.Development of lean beef loaf:Naseera A.P and George T.

Oommen JIVA2.Development of shelf stable pet food using Ghee residue

and Meat cum bone powder Rani C., Prem Anandh and Sathu .T. IMSA3. 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

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

TRAININGS/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.

STIPENDIARY TRAINING PROGRAMMES

• Meat Processing and Wholesome Meat Production :1 year

• Meat Plant Operation and Maintenance :1 year

• Meat Processing cum Plant Operation :2 year

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 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.

Targeted Annual Turnover

Meat, meat products and byproducts- Rs 10 MillionAnimals/birds Target (nos.) Cattle 300 Pigs 900Duck & poultry 2500Quails & others 10,000

Centre for Advanced Studies in Poultry Science Department of Poultry Science

University Poultry FarmAICRP on Poultry

Revolving fund Poultry Project

Courses• Diploma in Poultry Production• Certificate Courses

PROJECTS

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

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”

• Reprinting or Revised edition of books on EmuTurkeysQuailsDucksEgg Cholesterol

Business activities• Seed egg production • Ornamental poultry production• Mobile Poultry Unit – CAS in Poultry Science• Consultancy services/ Farmer’s counseling

STATISTICS

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

3. Sampling inte lokam .Unnikrishnan, T

4.Biostatistc and career prospectus.Gleeja V L

5. Vanyajeevi kanakkeduppu. Mercey KA

VETERINARY ANATOMY

Ph.D PROJECTS1.Development of Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) of digestive tract in goats

2. Developmental studies on Pancreas in goats

PROJECTS• “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.

PUBLICATIONS1. Histochemical studies on the Developing Adrenal Gland in

cross breed Goat Foetuses ( Capra hircus ) Ashok. N., Harshan. K. R. and J J Chungath.

2. 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)

3. Morphology and Histology of alimentary canal in Asian Elephant. 1. Stomach. J. J. Chungath, N. Ashok, Lucy. K. M. and Indu. V. R.

4. Histomorphological studies on the liver of Indian elephant . Lucy. K. M. J. J. Chungath, S. Maya and Indu. V. R.

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)

TRAININGS

1. Stem Cell Research techniques (Institutions like IVRI, NCBS)

2. Advanced techniques in Electron Microscopy (CCMB, AIIMS )

VETERINARY 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

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• 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

PROPOSED 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.

PUBLICATIONS1. 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

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

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

9. Summer management of milch animals .Shibu Simon and P.Reeja George.Jeevajalakam10. Touch Screen Information Kiosk- revolutionary

changes in agriculture through ICT. T.S.Rajeev Karshakashree

BOOKS1. 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

OTHER 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

TRAININGS

• 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

VETERINARY BIOCHEMISTRY

COURSES• M.S. in Applied BiochemistryPROJECTS Development of a PCR Assay for rapid

detection of New Duck disease in Kerala: Dr Uma R:AHD

PUBLICATIONS

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,Rahul.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

VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY

PROJECTS1. All India Network Programme on HS : Dr. M. Mini:ICAR, 1. Coupling of outer membrane based Latex

agglutination test and IgM- Dot ELISA for the rapid and confirmatory field diagnosis of canine leptospirosis:Dr. Siju Joseph.

2. Development of One-Step Reverse Transcriptase- Polymerase Chain Reaction to detect Duck Hepatitis Virus type-I in Kerala:Priya PM

PROJECTS• 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

PUBLICATIONS1. 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

2. 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.

3. Article on leptospirosis : Ambily and M Mini 4. Article on New duck disease Surya PS and M Mini

VETERINARY PARASITOLOGYCOURSE Diploma course in “Laboratory Techniques”

PROJECTS1.Evaluation of ethnobotanicals for ectoparasites in

domestic animals. AHD. Dr. H. Subramanian

2.Development of improved field level diagnostics for intestinal Schistosomosis .AHD. BinduLakshmanan

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

PUBLICATIONS1.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

Shameem4.Erachiyile sarcocyst : Lucy Sabu5.Adhikapalulpadhanathinu viramarunnuprayogam:

Radhika R6.Kannukalikalil theileria rogam : Bindu Lakshmanan

TRAINING/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

• 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

VETERINARY PATHOLOGYPUBLICATIONS 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

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

TRAININGS/SEMINAR/COURSES

1. One day workshop on rabies in July/ August

2. One day seminar on poultry diseases for farmers in association with IAVP

3. Participation in the diploma course in Laboratory Diagnosis

4. Two batches of in-service training for veterinary surgeons

VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY

PROJECTSToxicological 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

MVSc 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

PUBLICATIONS

• 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

• ‘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

VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY

PhD PROJECT1.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

PROJECTS

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

4. Nanotechnology to deliver proven anticancer drugs in solid tumours.Dr V Ramnath

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

• 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.

TRAININGS

• Animal cell culture techniques (open)

• Haemato-biochemical techniques (vets)

• Laboratory techniques (para vets)

• Methodology used for proteomics study (open)

VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY &PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

PROJECTS1.Studies on pododermatitis in cattle.AHD. Dr.Tresamol2.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

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

PUBLICATIONS

1. ‘Granuloma forming schistosomosis in buffaloes’. Vinodkumar, Tresa mol,Devada k, Sunitha Karunakaran, Vijayakumar,K.

2. ‘Aadu valarthumbol’. Vinod kumar K3. ‘Theileriakkethire karuthiyirikkuka’ . Vinod kumar K4. ‘Chellukale akattoo.babesia thadayuu’. Anumol joseph,

Tresamol PV5. ‘Pevishabhada ariyuka thadayuka’. Tresamol PV

OTHER 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)

VETERINARY 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 dogs4. Modernization of the Department

PUBLICATIONS

1. Occurrence of dental affections in dogs – 150 cases – Archana A., John Martin K.D., Sarada Amma . T. Indian J. Vet. Surg.

2. Medical and surgical management of glaucoma in dogs .Priya, P., Syam K.Venugopal., Rajankutty, K and Sarada Amma, T. . Indian J.Vet. Surg.

3. Management of glaucoma by trabeculectomy in a dog - Priya, P., Syam K.Venugopal., Rajankutty, K., and Sarada Amma, T. J. Vet Anim. Sci.

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.

5. 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.

6. 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

TRAININGS1. Externship training to students from Universiti Putra Malasia from 23rd may onwards( for one month)2. Proposed one training on Preliminary Veterinary

Orthopaedics for Vet. Officers of AHD (5 days) x2 batches.3. Proposed one training on Advanced Veterinary Orthopaedics

for Vet. Officers of AHD ( 10 days) x 2 batches.4. Proposal is ready for training in Veterinary Radiology and

Imaging Techniques ( awaiting appointment of radiographer)

VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH

COURSES• Diploma Programme - Laboratory

techniques jointly offered• MS Programme - Public Health Management

PROJECTS1. Outreach Program on Zoonotic diseases . Dr. B.Sunil: ICAR2. 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 .

MV 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.

PUBLICATIONS

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

5. Defining VPH as per State’s 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 CLeaflets• Clean handling of milk after milking• Clean and Healthy Milker• Water Quality Testing

OTHER ACTIVITIES

1. Revolving Fund Project on Water Testing2. Microbiological quality assessment of foods

of animal origin