30 th Annual Report Dr GC Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur (HP)

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1 30 th Annual Report Dr GC Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur (HP)

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3 Compiled & edited by: Dr. R Kumar, Prof. & Head Dr. M S Verma, Assistant Prof.

4 30 th Annual Report Dr GC Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur (HP)

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS S. Particulars Page 1. Foreword i 2. Resident instructions 1 3. Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding 7 4. Department of Animal Nutrition Department of Veterinary Anatomy Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry Department of Veterinary Microbiology Department of Veterinary Parasitology Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology Department of Veterinary Pathology Department of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology Department of Livestock Production Management Department of Livestock Products Technology Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology Department of Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex Instructional Livestock Farm Complex Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education Annexure- I Faculty Position Annexure- II Staff Position 93

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7 FOREWORD I am highly delighted to present the 30 th annual report of the college, which provides a glimpse of the important activities and achievements during the year During the year, the college continued with its endeavor to provide quality professional education, pursue need-based research and undertake farmer cum livestock owner centric extension activities. In the fulfillment of its mandate of teaching through Veterinary Council of India (VCI) enforced minimum standard of veterinary education and college adopted minimum standard of veterinary education (degree programme 2016) with immediate effect. The College has very well structured research programmes, externally funded research projects, which has helped to carve its niche in the overall development of livestock economy of Himachal Pradesh, besides contribution to train highly technical personnel who can look after the livestock wealth. Technical support services in the form of camps in remote, far flung tribal areas as well as rural areas of the state were organized. These camps provided relief to livestock owners against various livestock diseases at their doorsteps as well as provided feed back to the college scientists to reorient their research programs. Livestock keepers were also apprised of latest developments in field of animal husbandry. The college clinics and its ambulatory services provided health coverage to the animals of the state by serving as a referral center for the entire state through its modern diagnostic and treatment facilities. The 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. i (R K Agnihotri) Dean

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9 RESIDENT INSTRUCTIONS Dr. G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences was established in 1986, with objectives of teaching, research and extension and with these broad objectives focus on animal health, production, livestock products and technology and animal welfare. Creating technical human resource in the state for area specific need based as well as basic research and for catering the livestock sector of the state was one of the major focuses. First batch was admitted for the B. V. Sc. & A. H. course in July, The college has been accredited by the ICAR and VCI. With initial intake of 20 students in first batch the present intake has increased to 60 students. The number of department rose from six at the time of establishment of the college to 18 at present. The Univeristy had started online entrance test for undergraduate admissions previous year and was also successfully conducted during this year too. 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 academic sessions. Taking the lead again the modified VCI curriculum has been adopted since 2009 which comprises of 177 credit hours spread over 4 ½ years followed by six months internship. This has led to an improvement in the overall academic excellence of the students. Most of the departments have acquired latest research equipment s for carrying out pioneering research activities as well as imparting specialized teaching research for post-graduation and doctoral studies in various sectors of veterinary sciences and animal husbandry. Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) organized important training programmes, for students of the College in which 44 final year students were trained under block course on Animal Management during Disasters. The faculty of the college is the backbone of the institution and is serving to best of its capabilities despite many bottlenecks. It is due to its commitment and determination that a continuous improvement has taken place in the academics with the use of modern teaching aids for instruction at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Course curriculum Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences presently offers the following degree programme. B.V.Sc & A.H. (Graduation) 5 years degree course M.V.Sc (Masters ) 2 years programme in 10 disciplines Ph.D. (Doctorate) Programme in 7 disciplines The B.V.Sc & A.H. programme includes 9 semesters of teaching and practical training, followed by six months of internship training., which has been increased to five and half years programme including one year internship in MSVE (degree programme)

10 So far, 778 students have received B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree from this college. During year , total of 59 students were admitted to B.V.Sc. and A.H. programme and 46 students completed the degree programme. All passed out graduates are serving in different parts of Himachal Pradesh, Central Institutions, RVC, BSF, SSB, Veterinary Immunological, Wildlife health programs, Medical and Paramedical Institutions, Pharmaceuticals, livestock feed plants besides establishing their own polyclinics and other different positions in Pvt. Sector. Many are pursuing their post-graduation. The 10% of meritorious students in each class are awarded with College merit scholarship and during Internship each student receives stipend worth Rs. 4500/- per month. Multimediabased teaching facility has been provided at the college level in Lecture Theaters. The web based teaching has also been introduced to enable the students to be in touch with educational information at par with global needs. Faculty members prepared practical class manuals for better education of the students. The department of TVCC of the college is a referral hospital of the state for the treatment of ailing animals and an important service point of the institution for the livestock keepers in particular. It is also a platform for imparting practical training for U.G. and P.G. students in the fields of Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Epidemiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Clinical Biochemistry. In this unit there has been significant increase in the services provided to the framers of the state compared to previous years. During the year, a total of 6422 clinical cases of different species of animals were provided specialized care clinical samples were also tested for diagnosis of various ailments in the clinic through the attached clinical laboratory. A total of 531 animals were attended with various afflictions in 21 camps, organized in different parts of state including tribal areas. On the spot treatment was given to large number of animals and surgery was also performed in few cases. Besides 1880 cases of consultancy were also attended to Emergency services are provided in the clinic round the clock including Sunday and other holidays. The research conducted in different departments revealed numerous important findings and recommendations. The important ones are: The evaluation of Dahlem Red (DR) parent birds revealed Egg production of eggs/ bird on HHEP basis, eggs / bird on HDEP and eggs / bird on SEP basis up to 52 weeks of age, Age at first egg, 25% HHEP and 50% HHEP as 133 days, 156 days and 170 days respectively. While for native parents egg production of eggs/ bird on HHEP basis, eggs / bird on HDEP and eggs / bird on SEP basis up to 52 weeks of age, Age at first egg, 25% HHEP and 50% HHEP as 146 days, 154 days and 179 days respectively Out of eggs set for hatching during the year, eggs were found fertile with overall fertility 84.07% and 28607quality chicks were hatched. The hatchability % on TES and FES basis were 69.84% and 78.95% respectively Total of 28604, chicks of different crosses were hatched during the year, out of which chicks were supplied to 471 farm units across the state and 1795 chicks (507 Native, 603DND [(DR X N) X DR], 254 DR X Native and 431 DR x DR chicks) were retained for evaluation. Apple pomace ensiled by mixing it with wheat straw in the ratio of 85:15, for 4 weeks, is the best method to preserve apple pomace (in terms of nutritional value) for feeding to livestock. 2

11 Study on 68 Gaddi sheep foetii to study histogenesis, organogenesis and histochemistry of testis and liver in different stages of gestation revealed that the epididymal duct was distinguishable on 70 th day of gestation. The connective septa originated from the tunica albuginea and divided the epididymis into lobules at 115 th day of gestation. Oral administration of fluid and electrolytes at the onset of diarrhea lead to quick and better recovery of the animals. Three types of oral rehydration solution were tested and the one prepared in lab proved to be most efficacious. A total of 8 isolates identified as P. multocida from 207 samples from different livestock. Among these, all the isolates were confirmed at IVRI, Izatnagar for capsular serotyping. OmpA genes were amplified from the genomic DNA of 8 P. multocida isolates from the livestock. Purified amplicons were sequenced and analyzed based on the available database in NCBI. OmpA sequences representing distinct alleles were identified among the isolates. Phylogenetic relationship among Pasteurella multocida was also conducted. BALB/c mice challenged with P. multocida serotype B:2 were randomly distributed into three groups i.e. challenge group, vaccinated group and control group in equal numbers. Equal number of animals from challenge, vaccinated and control groups were sacrificed at various time points infection 9, 18 and 24 h. Lungs, spleen and liver tissues were collected from all the animals. RNA isolation from all the tissues was done and cdna was synthesized. A serotype of E. coli (O119) was isolated from outbreak in local poultry farm which was confirmed from its serotyping from CRI, Kasauli (H.P.). Plant extracts prepared in various solvents were screened for their antimicrobial activities. Extracts of the plant samples were prepared in hexane, chloroform, ethanol, methanol and water (concentration 100 mg/ml DMSO). The antibacterial activity of these extracts was determined against E. coli (O119), Salmonella Gallinarum and Salmonella typhimurium by disc diffusion method. Methanolic extract as well as essential oil of Artemisia sp. showed promising antimicrobial activities against E. coli (O119), S. Gallinarum and S. typhimurium. Microbiological assessment and isolation of food pathogens from 22 raw milk, 8 raw chicken, 8 raw chevon and 6 cooked meat samples. The isolated microorganisms included Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. from raw milk and meat samples and only Staphylococcus spp. From cooked meat samples. In Gaddi Goat unit under AICRP, the overall population growth was observed to be %. The overall mortality incidence was found to be 7.49%. The incidence of twin birth recorded was 20.25%, abortion rate and kidding percent End threaded intramedullary positive profile screw ended self-tapping pin was devised as a cost effective novel field compatible innovation for management of long bone fractures in dogs. Baseline data of sonographic anatomy of abdomen of Spiti horses and native mules was generated and applied for disease diagnosis Standardized interlocking nailing systems for management of different long bone fractures in dogs and started using in clinical cases. Study on 84 cases of canine seizures on dogs with the history of convulsions, ataxia, nasal and ocular discharge, tachycardia and congested mucous membranes; revealed that maximum incidence of the disease was between the months of March and September and that too in the dogs aged between two months to one year. 49% of the total cases of canine seizures were due to canine distemper, 7% were due to hypocalcaemia and rest 44% were 3

12 of idiopathic origin. Treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics, various anti-convulsants, fluid therapy, nervine tonic and liver supportive preparations led to partial or complete recovery in 67% cases. Laparoscopic diagnosis of reproductive problems in cows has been started for the first time in India; is providing advanced information of abnormalities of reproductive system of cows. Work has been done successfully for the first time in country to diagnose patency of fallopian tubes of cows with laparoscope, which was otherwise difficult to be diagnosed. Repeat breeders had relatively higher E2 concentration, more number of follicles and a faster growth rate per se, probably hastening the estrus onset and therefore an altered timing of AI. Extension activities: Salient extension activities of the College during the year are as follows: Four trainings were conducted on laboratory diagnosis for Veterinary Pharmacists of Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh in which 45 Veterinary Pharmacists were imparted training. A training manual along with a diagnostic kit comprising of all the essential laboratory equipment s required for basic blood and urine tests was given to each of the trainees. A total of 531 animals were attended with various afflictions in 21 camps, organized in different parts of state including tribal areas. Faculty delivered lectures in different training programmees organized by various departments. Self-sustainability and fund generation: The Instructional livestock farm unit of the College earned a sum of Rs. 78,55, during the year and Department of Animal Nutrition also generated a revenue of Rs. 3,20,60, under revolving fund scheme. Academic Activities During the year total 59 students were admitted in first professional B.V.Sc. & A.H programme and 46 students graduated from the college. Students of the college once again excelled at the national level by securing top positions in the ICAR JRF 2014 organized by ASRB, New Delhi. These students are likely to pursue their PG program in different disciplines in different prestigious institutions across the country including IVRI, NDRI, GADVASU, Ludhiana. Students of the college secured top positions in All India ICAR JRF Like previous years, Students of the college this time too bagged top positions at the National Level in ICAR JRF examination for admission to postgraduate programs throughout India. The detailed list is as follows: 4

13 Veterinary Sciences Name Preeti Bhatia Sakshi Chauhan Sonali Mishra Deepali Parmar Archana Thakur Poonam Thakur Animal Sciences Name Neha Thakur Shubham Thakur Anukarna Singh Harshita Singh Ajay Patial Rank at All India Level 2nd Rank Veterinary Biotechnology 3 rd (Category 1st Rank) 4 th 53 rd 54 th 57 th Rank at All India Level 22 nd 30 th 4 th Rank in category 37 th 74 th SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS 24 students (MEN & Women) participated in Inter College Volleyball matches of CSKHPKV held on to and got Winner position. Five students (Women) participated in Inter College Badminton matches of CSKHPKV held on to and got Runners-up position. Ten students (Men & Women) participated in Inter College Table- Tennis competition of CSKHPKV held on to and got Runners-up position. Five students (Women) participated in Inter College Chess competition of CSKHPKV held on to and Winner position. Five students (Men) participated in Inter College Chess competition of CSKHPKV held on to and Runner-up position. Thirteen students (Women) participated in Inter College Power Lifting Competition held on to in different categories i.e. Three students got 1 st position (47, 52, 57, 63, 72 & 84 kg categories), Two student got 2 nd position (57 & 84Kg categories), and Five student got 3 rd position (52,57,63,72 & 84 categories). Eleven students (Men) participated in Inter College Power Lifting Competition held on to in different categories i.e. Three students got 1 st position (83, 93, & 105 kg categories), Four student got 2 nd position (59,66,83&93Kg categories), and Four student got 3 rd position (77,57,83,105 & 120 categories). Eighteen (M & W) students participated in Inter College Youth Festival held on 6 th January, 2016 and five students got 1 st position in Quiz, Elocation, Clay Modeling & Cartooning and thirteen students got 2 nd position in Group Song, Debate, Extempore, on the Spot Painting and Rangoli. Nine students (M & W) participated in North Zone Inter University Youth Festival, held at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana from Janury,2016. One student participated in North Zone Inter University Badminton (M & W) Tournament held at M.D.U. Rohtak from to Five students participated in North Zone Inter University Volleyball (Men) Tournament held at Guru Govind Singh Inderprastha University, Delhi from October,

14 Eleven students participated in all India Inter Agricultural Sports & Game Meet Held at Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore on Feburary, Five students (Women) participated in North Zone Inter University Vollyball (W) Tournament held at Kurukashetra University Kurukshetra from March, Two students participated in North Zone Inter University Basketball (Men) Tournament held at M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (UP) from December, NSS activities The NSS activities of the students during the reporting year of annual report are: A total number of 83 students get enrolled for NSS in the year Students actively participated in: 1. Keeping the campus polythene free and very keenly pursue the Swach Bharat Abhiyan. 2. Tree plantation (100 plant saplings of fodder and fruits were distributed to the Bharmat village). 3. First year students participated in National Science Day-2016 celebration function on 28th Feb and bagged first prize in skit competition on the theme of Make in India 4. Participated in awareness campaign about ill effect of fireworks, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment, Observation of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, International Day of Non-violence. NCC Activities in the Year As a Central Yoga Training Venue designated by Officer Commanding, 5HP (I) COY NCC Unit, Dharamsala to the NCC cadet unit of CSK HPKV, Palampur, Dr. R. D. Patil, NCC Officer (Caretaker) successfully organized and celebrated 2 nd International Day of Yoga at Dr. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences playground on 21 st June, Time to time engaged the NCC cadets for Swatchh Bharat Abhiyaan in the University campus. NCC Cadets achieved 90% and 100% result in their BEE certificate and CEE Certification exams which were conducted in the academic year Attended Conference for ANOs/Caretakers at NCC Unit Dharamshala on 19 th April, NCC Cadets attended Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) which was held at GSSS, Rait from 27 th June to 6 th July, 2015 and at JNV, Dungri, Hamirpur on 14 to 23 rd June, Conducted rehearsal and actual parades of NCC cadets on the occasion of Independence Day and Republic day in the University. NCC Cadets conducted two awareness rallies on Drug Abuse among the youths and Swatchh Bharat Abhiyaan in the University campus. Earmarked the suitable area in the University campus for the establishment of an Obstacle (hurdle) range and Fire range necessary for the future upgradation of NCC cadet unit of CSK HPKV, Palampur. 6

15 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL GENETICS AND BREEDING 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding (previously Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics including Biostatistics and further designated as Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics from Jan, 2011) came in to existence as an independent department under College of Veterinary & Animal Science on July 1, 1991 with division of then composite Department of Animal Production which was created in 1986 along with the establishment of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Till then, the teaching, research and extension education activities pertaining to specialty of Animal Breeding and Genetics were being carried on under Department of Animal Production, COVAS from 1986 and under Department of Animal Sciences, COA from Department is actively engaged in teaching, research and extension education in specialization of Animal Genetics and Breeding. Apart from undergraduate teaching, the department has postgraduate programmes leading to M.Sc./M.V.Sc. degrees in Animal Genetics and Breeding and Ph. D in Animal Breeding since Till date, the department has produced 26 M.Sc./M.V.Sc. students in Animal Breeding and Animal Genetics and Breeding and 4 Ph.D. in Animal Breeding. Currently, 1 student is pursuing Ph.D. degree in the department. The department is actively involved in location specific and need-based research in priority areas of genetic improvement of existing livestock resources among cattle, sheep, goat, horses, rabbit and poultry in the state and to formulate appropriate breeding strategies for their future 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. The department is in the process of developing location specific poultry stock / variety suitable for rural backyard poultry production for eggs under local agro-climatic conditions and hill farming system. In recent years, the research had focused on characterization and conservation of unique but dwindling animal genetic resources of the state including hill cattle, Gaddi sheep and goats, Rampur-bushair sheep, Chegu goats, Spiti horses, native fowls and Red Jungle fowls and undertaking in- situ and ex-situ breed conservation programmes for threatened / endangered breeds like Chegu pashmina goats, Spiti/Chamurthi horses. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: The details of under graduate and post graduate courses offered are as below: A. Under Graduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. hrs. Instructors 1 st Semester 1 AGB-111 Biostatistics and Computer 2+1 Dr. Y P Thakur Application 2 AGB-211 Livestock and Poultry Breeding 2+1 Dr. Y P Thakur 3 VMD-512 Zoo/Wild animal breeding, 1+1 Dr. Y P Thakur, along Management, Nutrition and with deptts. of LPM, Health Care. ANN,VPP and VSR 4 VMD-513 Pet animal breeding, management, nutrition and health care Dr. Y. P. Thakur along with Deptt. of LPM, ANN, VPP and VSR.

16 5 Entrepreneurship Broiler Production NC Dr.Y. P. Thakur Programme TOTAL nd Semester 1 AGB-121 Principles of Animal Genetics and 2+1 Dr. Y P Thakur Population Genetics 3 Entrepreneurship Broiler Production NC Dr. Y. P. Thakur Programme TOTAL 2+1 B. Post Graduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. hrs. Instructors M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester): Not offered Ph. D. Courses (1 st Semester) 1 AGB-703 Advances in Selection Methodology 2+1 Dr. Y. P. Thakur 2 AGB-707 Utilization of Non Additive Genetic 2+1 Dr. Y. P. Thakur Variances in Farm Animals M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) : Not offered Ph. D. Courses (2 nd Semester) : Not offered TOTAL RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research Ongoing Masters Programme: S. Name of the Adm. student 1. Ashish Sharma V Shalini Thakur V Major advisor Title of Research Problem Dr Y P Thakur Dr Y P Thakur Microsatellite based molecular genetic characterization of Chegu pashmina goats.* Completed on Genetic studies on some economic traits in Rambouillet x Gaddi (Himtal Merino) crossbred sheep under subtemperate conditions. *Completed on Ongoing Doctoral Programme: S. Name of the student 1. Varun Sankhyan Admission V Major advisor Dr Y P Thakur Title of Research Problem Molecular genetic studies of some genes associated with fecundity, growth and disease resistance in native sheep and goat breeds of Himachal Pradesh Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. Title of Research Salient Research Achievements problem 1. Microsatellite based molecular genetic 1. Microsatellite analysis revealed high level of polymorphism across studied microsatellite markers and informativeness of used markers for genetic diversity analysis in Chegu goats. This high level of 8

17 characterization of Chegu pashmina goats 2. Genetic studies on some economic traits in Rambouillet x Gaddi (Himtal Merino) crossbred sheep under subtemperate conditions polymorphism can be utilized to plan future association studies to exploit the uniqueness and adaptability of indigenous Chegu goat breed of Western Himalayas. 2. Significant population variability reflects that existing Chegu goat population have substantial genetic diversity and thus there is good scope for bringing effective genetic improvement, conservation and designing future breeding policies for these goats. 3. Most markers had desired neutrality, thus proving to be a good candidate for genetic characterization and diversity analysis. Overall there is mild to moderate heterozygous deficiency at various loci indicating mild to moderate level of inbreeding in studied population. 4. The result showed that occurrence of alleles at various frequencies is not by chance. The study can be extended to include more microsatellites in a large sample size to further validate the results. 1. Crossbreeding of native Gaddi sheep with exotic fine wool Rambouillet breed had resulted in bringing genetic improvement in growth, reproduction and wool production in crossbreds with higher Rambouillet grades up to 75% level not only showing superior performance but are also adaptable to local conditions. 2. The Himtal Merino sheep developed by inter se mating of Rambouillet x (Rambouillet x Gaddi) crossbred animals over several generations along with selection and having 75% Rambouillet inheritance has stabilized and qualifies itself as a definite synthetic crossbred sheep population with superior or comparable performance to first generation crosses. 3. Genetic parameters of growth, reproduction, wool production and other performance traits in crossbred sheep population revealed low to moderate heritability for most traits reflecting decline in additive genetic variance as a consequence of the population being under continuous selection over several generations. This highlights the importance of environment in further improvement, though there is still scope for genetic improvement through selection based on early expressed growth traits like weaning weight and pre-weaning body weight gain having favorable association with reproductive and wool production traits. 4. Selection based on a combination of early expressed traits like weaning weight at 3 months of age, pre-weaning body weight gains and annual wool yield could be effective in bringing genetic improvement in overall performance of Himtal Merino sheep population. b. Research Projects in Progress S. Title of Project PI Funding Agency 1. AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural poultry Unit) 9 Budget During FY Year of start Duration Dr Y P Thakur ICAR Lacs 2009 Up to March, 2017 (XII th Plan)

18 2. AICRP on Goat Improvement (Gaddi Field Unit) Dr P K Dogra ICAR Lacs 2010 Up to March, 2017(XII th Plan) c. Summary of research finding during the year: 1. AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural poultry Unit) During the year, 2 purebred stocks (Dahlem Red and Native) and their crosses were maintained for on farm evaluation. In addition to existing Dahlem Red (DR) parent laying birds, 1089 DR parent stock chicks were procured from CPDO, Chandigarh (in 3 lots of 130, 395 and 564 chicks) during and are being reared for production of crossbred chicks. The evaluation of DR parent birds revealed Egg production of eggs/ bird on HHEP basis, eggs / bird on HDEP and eggs / bird on SEP basis up to 52 weeks of age, Age at first egg, 25% HHEP and 50% HHEP as 133 days, 156 days and 170 days respectively. While for native parents egg production of eggs/ bird on HHEP basis, eggs / bird on HDEP and eggs / bird on SEP basis up to 52 weeks of age, Age at first egg, 25% HHEP and 50% HHEP as 146 days, 154 days and 179 days respectively Out of eggs set for hatching during the year, eggs were found fertile with overall fertility 84.07% and 28607quality chicks were hatched. The hatchability % on TES and FES basis were 69.84% and 78.95% respectively 28604, chicks of different crosses were hatched during the year, out of which chicks were supplied to 471 farm units across the state and 1795 chicks (507 Native, 603DND [(DR X N) X DR], 254 DR X Native and 431 DR x DR chicks) were retained for evaluation. 2. AICRP on Goat Improvement (Gaddi Field Unit) In 4 selected flocks, the performance of 1164 goats including 760 breedable does, identified by ear tagging, were monitored. A total of 570 young kids were born (kidding rate 83.15%) in selected flocks, 130 animals of different ages died and 481 animals were sold by the owners. The closing balance was 1197 animals under different age groups. The overall population growth was %, kidding rate 83.15%, overall mortality 6.65%, incidence of twin birth was 20.25% and incidence of abortions was 12.25%. Maximum kidding was recorded in months of November (152 kids) and December (137 kids). The overall least square mean for body weights at birth, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12 months of age were 3.03±0.03, 15.02±0.20, 19.51±0.21, 24.21±0.17 and 27.55±0.24 Kg, respectively wherein significant effects of sex of kid and field units were observed. The overall body length, body height and body girth at birth was 31.98, and 35.75cm, respectively. The corresponding figures at six month were 62.73, and cm, at twelve months were 66.11, and cm, respectively. 39 male kids (4-6 months age) were purchased from farmer s units after primary selection for higher growth and reared to sexual maturity at Palampur under standard management. d. Scientific Publications and Presentations Publications: 1. Kumar, P., Chandel, S., Kumar, V. and Sankhyan, V Leopard-Human Led Casualties and Conservation Awareness Campaign in Shivalik Hills of Northern India. Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. DOI /s NAAS rating Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y.P., Katoch S. and Dogra P.K. (2015). Factors affecting fertility, hatchability and chick survivability in poultry germplasm under sub-temperate conditions. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 41 (1): (NAAS: 2.41) 3. Kaila O P, Sankhyan Varun, Reen J K, Vijh R K and Thakur Y P (2015): Biometry, Production potential and genetic characterization of Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus gallus) reared under 10

19 captivity from Wetstern Himalyan state of HP, India. Indian Journal of Animal ResearchDOI /ijar.8597: (NAAS: 6.03) 4. Verma D, Sankhyan V, Katoch S, Thakur YP (2015). Principal component analysis of biometric traits to reveal body confirmation in local hill cattle of Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Veterinary World 8 (12): NAAS: 5.10) 5. Sankhyan, Varun and Thakur Y. P Comparative Performance of Vanaraja and Indigenous Chicken under intensive system in sub temperate climatic condition of north western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 5(2), (NAAS: 3.11). ii). Presentations 1. Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y P, Thakur Rakesh, Dogra P K and Katoch Sanjeet (2015). Analysis of crossbreeding indigenous chicken with improved germplasm for performance assessment and adaptability under village farming system in Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Paper presented in Int. Conf. on The potential for Poultry Production in developing countries, organised by WPSA from Oct.15-18, 2015 at Belak Antalya, Turkey. In proceedings pp Dogra P K, Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Y P (2015). MigratoryPastoralism: Mainstay of hill livestock farming, constraints and future prospects. Invited paper presented in 3 rd National Conf. of Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare and Seminar on Livestock Production cum Health and Crop mixed farming for Nutritional security held on Nov.4-5, 2015 at COVAS, CSK HPKV, Palampur. In proceedings. 3. Sankhyan, Varun, Thakur Y P, Dogra P K and Katoch S (2016). Biometry of Rampurbushair sheep based on Principal Component Analysis of various body measurements. Paper presented in XIII Annual Convention of Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) and National Seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity held at SKUAST-J at Jammu on Feb In proceeding. 4. Thakur Y P, Sankhyan, Varun and Dogra P K (2016). Production potential of native Chicken (Gallus domesticus) population of Himachal Pradesh for various growth, egg production, mortality and fertility traits. Paper presented in XIII Annual Convention of Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) and National Seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity held at SKUAST-J at Jammu on Feb In proceeding. 5. Dogra P K, Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Y P, (2016). Reproductive efficiency of Gaddi goats under transhmance production system. Paper presented in XIII Annual Convention of Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) and National Seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity held at SKUAST-J at Jammu on Feb In proceeding. 6. Gurdeep Singh, Thakur Y P, Taggar R K, Amitoz Kaur, Chakraborty Dibyendu, Dirender Kumar and Sankhyan Varun (2016). Genetic bottleneck effect and analysis of intrapopulation genetic diversity in Gaddi goat breed of Western Himalayas using microsatellite markers. Paper presented in XIII Annual Convention of Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) and National Seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity held at SKUAST-J at Jammu on Feb In proceeding. iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin: Nil 11

20 4. EXTENSION a. Extension Publication: Rakesh Thakur, Pradeep Dogra, Varun Sankhyan and Yash Pal Thakur (2015): Pashu- Grih banatey samay dhyan rakhne yogya batein. Parvatiya Khetibari: 35 (2) (April-June, 2015) b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: Nil 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: Nil b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. N. Date Title Name of Participants 1. Sep.15- Annual review meeting of AICRP on poultry Breeding Dr. Varun Sankhyan 16,2015 & Poultry Seed Project held at NAAS complex Delhi 2 Oct., 15- International Conference The Potential for Poultry Dr. Varun Sankhyan 18, Feb, 11-12, April,27-30, 2016 Production in Developing Countries, Antalya, Turkey XIII Annual Convention of Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) and National Seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity held at SKUAST-J at Jammu National training programme on Zero budget natural farming, DEE, CSKHPKV Palampur 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED: Nil 12 Dr. Varun Sankhyan Dr. Y P Thakur Dr Varun Sankhyan 7. HONOURS AND AWARDS 1. Dr Varun Sankhyan Assistant Professor of the department, awarded with World Poultry Science Association Travel Grant (1000USD) for attending International conference on The Potential for Poultry Production in Developing Countries, Antalya, Turkey October Delivered oral presentation on Analysis of crossbreeding indigenous chicken with improved germplasm for performance assessment and adaptability under village farming system in Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India 2. Research paper entitled Morphological structuring using principal component analysis of Rampur-bushair sheep under transhumance production in western Himalayan region, India by Varun Sankhyan, Y P Thakur, PK Dogra and Sanjeet Katoch was adjudged as 2 nd best poster presentation in XIII Annual Convention of Soc. for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) and National Seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity held at SKUAST-J at Jammu on Feb.11-12, Gurdeep Singh MVSc. student of the department ( ) awarded Young scientist award by Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) for his MVSc. Research paper entitled Genetic bottleneck effect and analysis of intrapopulation genetic diversity in Gaddi goat breed of Western Himalayas using microsatellite markers authored by Gurdeep Singh, Thakur Y P, Taggar R K, Amitoz Kaur, Chakraborty Dibyendu, Dirender Kumar and Sankhyan Varun (2016). Paper was presented in XIII Annual Convention of Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Diversity (SOCDAB) and National Seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal diversity held at SKUAST-J at Jammu on Feb FACULTY VISITS ABROAD 1. Dr. Varun Sankhyan, Assistant Professor visited Antalya, Turkey to attend International Conference The Potential for Poultry Production in Developing Countries, Antalya, Turkey from 15 th October, 2015 to 18 th October 2015

21 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL NUTRITION 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Animal Nutrition was established with the primary aim to undertake teaching, research and extension activities since , as a consequence of trifurcation of the erstwhile Department of Animal Production. To impart teaching at under graduate and postgraduate level by offering core courses to B. V. Sc. & A.H. /M.V.Sc. and PhD. programme were the main mandate. Till date the department has produced 39 M.V.Sc. and 15 PhD. students. At present, 4 M.V.Sc. and two PhD student are doing research work for completion of their degrees. The department has two research projects under RKVY of total budget outlay of Rs. 109 lakh. The department has completed 16 research projects on various aspects of livestock feeding. A revolving fund scheme was started with seed money of Rs in , under which feeds and feed supplements are being formulated, prepared and sold to various stakeholders. The department sold feeds and feed additives amounting to Rs. 2, 14, 92,115 during the year under report. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. ANN-111 Principles of animal nutrition and feed technology 2+1 Dr. Daisy Rani and Dr. Shivani Katoch 2. ANN-121 Applied animal nutrition-1 (ruminants) 2+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch and Dr. Daisy Rani 4. VAE-311 Principles and technology of vety and A.H. Ext. 2+1 Dr. Alok Sharma, Dr. Shivani Katoch and Dr. 5. VMD-513 Pet animal breeding management, nutrition and health care 6. VMD-512 Zoo /wild animal breeding management, nutrition and 13 Aneesh Thaku 1+1 Dr. Daisy Rani and others. 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch and others. health care 7 VAE-511 Livestock entrepreneurship 1+0 Dr. Alok Sharma and Dr. Vinod Sharma Entrepreneurship training 0+2 Dr. Vinod Sharma 2 nd Semester 1. ANN-211 Applied animal nutrition-2 (non ruminants, poultry and laboratory animals). 2+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch, Dr. Vinod Sharma and Dr. Daisy Rani. 2+0 Dr. Daisy Rani Clinical /interventional nutrition Entrepreneurship training 0+2 Dr. Vinod Sharma Postgraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1 ANN 601 Animal nutrition energy and protein 3+0 Dr. Daisy Rani

22 2 ANN 603 Feed technology 1+1 Dr. V.K. Sharma 3 ANN 604 Feed conservation, storage and quality control 2+2 Dr. Shivani Katoch and Vinod Sharma 4 ANN-699 Masters research 1-20 Dr. Daisy Rani Dr. Shivani Katoch M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1 ANN-602 Animal Nutrition: Mineral, 3+1 Dr. Daisy Rani vitamin and Feed additives. 2 ANN-605 Ruminant Nutrition 2+1 Dr. V.K. Sharma 3 ANN-606 Non Ruminant Nutrition 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch 4 ANN-609 Non conventional feed stuffs and toxic 2+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch Dr. Vinod Sharma constituents/antimetabolites in animal feed stuffs. 5 ANN-691 Masters seminar 1+0 Dr. Daisy Rani PhD Courses (1 st Semester) 1 ANN 701 Modern concepts of feeding Ruminants and forage utilization 3+0 Dr. V.K. Sharma 2 ANN 703 Nutrition and rumen 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch fermentation 3 ANN 707 Clinical nutrition 1+1 Dr. Daisy Rani 4 ANN-709 New feed resources and toxicants in animal feeding 5 ANN 791 Doctoral seminar Dr. Daisy Rani 6 ANN 793 Special Problem in PhD Dr. Shivani Katoch 7 ANN-799 Doctoral research 1-15 Dr. V.K. Sharma PhD Courses (2 nd Semester) 1 ANN 703 Nutrition and rumen fermentation Dr. V.K. Sharma Dr. Daisy Rani 1+1 Dr. Shivani Katoch 2 ANN-709 New feed resources and toxicants in animal feeding 3 ANN 793 Special Problem in PhD Dr. Shivani Katoch 4 ANN-799 Doctoral research 1-15 Dr. V.K. Sharma 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research Ongoing Masters Programme: 2+0 Dr. V.K. Sharma Dr. Daisy Rani S. Name of the Admission student Major advisor Title of Research Problem 1 Divya Rana V Dr. Shivani Katoch Application of azolla protein in combination with additives at varied nutritional density for economical rearing of poultry birds. 2 Swati Chandel V Dr. Daisy Rani Effect of alternative carbohydrate rich materials on nutritional quality of silage. 3 Prince Chauhan V Dr. Daisy Rani Formulation, Preparation and Nutritional evaluation of dog biscuits.

23 4 Shahid Nazir V Dr. Daisy Rani Development of feed technology for utilization of apple pomace in calves 5 Shambhvi V Dr. Shivani Katoch Azolla (Azolla piñata) feeding in combination with direct fed microbial for rearing of broiler birds 6 Shilpa Thakur V Dr. V.K. Sharma Effect of feeding ripened tea fruits (Camellia sinensis) on the growth of poultry broilers Ongoing Doctoral Programme: S. Name of the Admission student Major advisor 1. Dr. Arun Sharma V Dr. V.K. Sharma Title of Research Problem Effect of feeding seabuckthorn fruit residue (pomace) on nutrient utilization and performance in goats. Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements 3. Effect of alternative carbohydrate rich materials on nutritional quality of silage. Maize flour (along with urea) can replace molasses for ensiling wheat straw, without affecting nutrient utilization in cow calves. 4. b. Research Projects in Progress: S. Title of Project PI Funding Agency Budget Year of start Duration 1. Studies on the use of apple pomace as livestock feed ingredient 2. Pilot study on factors affecting milk quality parameters lowering economic returns in dairy cows and its remedial measures PI PI RKVY, GOI RKVY, GOI Lakh Lakh year 2016 I year 3. AICRP on Goats Co-PI ICAR --- Continuing --- c. Summary of research finding during the year 1. Maize flour (along with urea) can replace molasses for ensiling wheat straw, without affecting nutrient utilization in cow calves. 2. The choice of use of maize flour or molasses depend on the relative costs of both the ingredients. However if home grown maize is used, the cost of ensiling is lower than that when molasses is used for treating wheat straw. 3. Apple pomace ensiled by mixing it with wheat straw in the ratio of 85:15, for 4 weeks, is the best method to preserve apple pomace (in terms of nutritional value) for feeding to livestock. 15

24 d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications 1. Jana, S., Verma, M.S., Sharma, Wadhwa, D., Sharma, K.B. and Kumar, R Studies on the effect of supplementation of area specific mineral mixture on micro mineral status, and cyclicity of postpartum anestrous cows. Indian journal of Animal Reproduction (1): ii). Presentations 1. Prya S., Wadhwa, D., Katoch, S., Sharma, V. AND Sharma, V.K Effect of Malori (Rumex hastatus) leaf extract on growth performance of commercial broilers. Presented at 3 rd Biennial Conference of Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare, Entitled, Interventions in livestock production-cum-helath and crop mixed farming for nutritional security, held at CSKHKV, Palampur, w.e.f. 4-5 Nov, Sharma, K., Katoch, S., Sharma, A., Sharma, V., Wadhwa, D. and Sharma, V.K Biological evaluation of Azolla in poultry broiler rations Presented at 3 rd Biennial Conference of Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare, Entitled, Interventions in livestock production-cum-helath and crop mixed farming for nutritional security, held at CSKHKV, Palampur, w.e.f. 4-5 Nov, Ambatkar, S.K., Sharma, V.K. Wadhwa, D. and Sharma, V Evaluation of efficacy of seabuckthorn leaves (Hippophae, L.) as protein replacer in broiler diet and its effect on cost of production. Presented at Conference of the International seabuckthorn association on Seabuckthorn emerging technologies for health production and environmental conservation, held at New Delhi, India, w.e.f Nov., Wadhwa, d., Sharma, V.K., Sharma, V and Katoch, S Poultry production in north western Himalayan region: challenges and way forward. Presented at Workshop-cum brain storming meeting on, current status and future prospectus of animal production systmen in Hiamalyan region, held at IVRI, Regional research station, Palampur, w.e.f Oct., Jana, S., Verma, M.S., Sharma, Rani, D., Dogra, P.K. and Kumar, R Studies on the effect of supplementation of area specific mineral mixture on mineral status, heamatological profile and cyclicity of postpartum anestrous cows. Presented at 24 th annual conference of Society of Animal Physiologists of India and national symposium on SAPICON-Guwahati, held at Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, w.e.f. January iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin: nil 4. EXTENSION a. Extension Publication: nil b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast 1. T.V. Talk was got recorded on by Dr. Daisy Rani, entitled, Pashuon me khanij tatvo kee mahatata. telecasted on Lecture on Animal care under organic agriculture delivered to RAWE students of COA, on , and by Dr. Daisy Rani. 3. Improving quality and utilization of roughages, delivered by Dr. Daisy Rani on , under refresher course for the technical and field assistants of CSKHPKV, on agriculture and animal husbandry, held w.e.f July, 2015, at CSKHPKV, Palampur. 4. Improving quality and utilization of roughages, delivered by Dr. Daisy Rani on , under refresher course for the technical and field assistants of CSKHPKV, on agriculture and animal husbandry, held w.e.f July, 2015, at CSKHPKV, Palampur. 5. Lecture on, emergency animal feeding to students of final year B.V.Sc. & A.H., for 4 days certificate course on, management of animals during disaster by Dr. Daisy on T.V. talk on balanced feeding and feed additives on by Dr. Shivani Katoch. 16

25 7. Radio talk on azolla feeding in state of H.P on by Dr. Shivani Katoch. 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: S. Date Title Name of Participants Training programme on krishi anusandhan avum takniki shabdavali, organized by commsion for scientific and technical terminology, Ministry of HRD (Department of Education) Ramakrishnapuram, New Dr. V.K. Sharma, Dr. Daisy Rani, Dr. Shivani Katoch Dr. Vinod Sharma Delhi Zero budget farming Do b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants Nov, Nov Oct rd Biennial Conference of Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare, Entitled, Interventions in livestock production-cum-helath and crop mixed farming for nutritional security, held at CSKHKV, Palampur. Conference of the International seabuckthorn association on Seabuckthorn emerging technologies for health production and environmental conservation, held at New Delhi, India. Workshop-cum brain storming meeting on, current status and future prospectus of animal production system in Himalayan region, held at IVRI, Regional research station, Palampur, w.e.f H.P. State South Zonal Seminar organized by H.P. State Veterinary Council Dr. V.K. Sharma, Dr. Daisy Rani, Dr. Shivani Katoch Dr. Vinod Sharma Dr. V.K. Sharma Dr. V.K. Sharma, Dr. Daisy Rani, Dr. Shivani Katoch Dr. Vinod Sharma Dr. V.K. Sharma, Dr. Daisy Rani, Dr. Shivani Katoch Dr. Vinod Sharma 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED: The department organised 3 rd Biennial Conference of Indian academy of veterinary Nutritionists and Animal Welfare, on Livestock Production cum-health and crop mixed farming for nutritional security w.e.f. 4-5 Nov. 2015, held at CSKHPKV, Palampur 7. HONOURS AND AWARDS: the following paper presented by faculty of the department received best presentation award: Soney Priya, Daisy Wadhwa, Shivani Katoch, Vinod Sharma and V.K. Sharma. Effect of Malori (Rumex hastatus) leaf extract on growth performance of commercial broilers. Presented at 3 rd Biennial Conference of Indian academy of veterinary Nutritionists and Animal Welfare, on Livestock Production cum-health and crop mixed farming for nutritional security w.e.f. 4-5 Nov. 2015, held at CSKHPKV, Palampur 17

26 DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY 1.Teaching Activities a) Undergraduate Teaching Sem. Course Course Title Credit Hours Instructor/s (Dr/Drs.) I VAN-111 Gross Anatomy-I 2+2 Virender Pathak, Rajesh Rajput VAN-211 Histology and Embryology 2+2 Rajesh Rajput, Virender Pathak ORT-111 Orientation 1+0 Virender Pathak NSS 2+0 Virender Pathak II VAN-121 Gross Anatomy-II 2+2 Virender Pathak, Rajesh Rajput VAN-122 Gross Anatomy-III 1+1 Rajesh Rajput, Virender Pathak NSS Virender Pathak b) Post Graduate Teaching Sem. Course Course Title Credit Hours Instructor/s (Dr/Drs.) I VAN-605 Theory and Practice of Histological techniques 1+2 Rajesh Rajput Virender Pathak VAN-606 General Histology and 3+1 Rajesh Rajput Ultra structure Virender Pathak VAN-607 Systemic Histology and Ultrastructure 3+1 Rajesh Rajput Virender Pathak VAN-799 Doctoral Research 0+6 Rajesh Rajput II VAN-602 Comparative Splanchanology 2+2 Virender Pathak Rajesh Rajput VAN-608 Developmental Anatomy 3+1 Rajesh Rajput, Virender Pathak VAN-604 Gross Anatomical 1+1 Rajesh Rajput techniques Virender Pathak VAN-691 Master s Seminar 1+0 Rajesh Rajput 2. Research activities in the department 1. At least 24 sexually mature animals were used to study Gross, histological and histochemical studies on the trachea and lungs of Gaddi sheep. Trachea, bronchial tree, principal bronchi and various orders of airways that originated from it were lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium composed primarily of ciliated cells, goblet cells and basal cells. The epithelial thickness of the above mentioned structures showed greater thickness than the goat of plain regions. Blood air barrier was formed by plasma membrane of alveolar cells, basal lamina of alveolar cells, septal space, basal lamina of endothelial cells and thin endothelial cell of the blood capillary. The average thickness of the blood air barrier measured 8.04±0.15µm. 2. Study was also conducted on 68 Gaddi sheep foetii to study histogenesis, organogenesis and histochemistry of testis and liver in different stages of gestation. It was found that the epididymal duct was distinguishable on 70 th day of gestation. The connective septa originated from the tunica albuginea and divided the epididymis into lobules at 115 th day of gestation. Normal values of various macro and micro minerals, biochemicals and activity of various enzymes was analysed in foetal fluid of Gaddi sheep. 3. First appearance of portal triad in liver of sheep foetii was observed at 76 th day of gestation. The bile pigments and glycogen were visible from 57 th day of gestation. The Zn concentration was maximum between 61 to 90 th day of gestation. Chenodeoxycholic acid, cholic acid and deoxycholic acid were three main bile acids identified in bile. 18

27 Research publications 1. Pathak and Rajput Gross and morphometrical study on the external and internal nares of Gaddi sheep. HJAR Rizvi R, Shukla P, Rajput R and Pathak V Histological studies on prenatal skin of developing Gaddi sheep foetus. Journal of cell and tissue research vol, 15(3) Shukla P, Bhardwaj R, Kumar R, Rajesh Rajput and Verma M Biochemical composition of allantoic fluid during different stages of gestation in gaddi sheep. The Indian journal of small ruminants. 21(2): Razvi R, Rajput Rajesh and Sharma R Prenatal and postnatal changes in the biliary bile acid composition of Gaddi sheep. Journal of cell and Tissue Research. 15(2) Razvi R, Bhardwaj RL, Rajput Rajesh, Verma M and Kumar R Liver mineral profile at different stages of Gaddi sheep. Research in Enviornment and life sciences. 8(4) Shukla P, Bhardwaj RL and Rajput Rajesh Histomorphology and micrometry of the epididymis of chamurthi horse. Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy. 27(2): R Andleeb, Rajput Rajesh, K Massarat, MA Baba, J mauood FA Dar Histomorphological study of the Paneth cells and enterochromaffin cells of the small intestine in Gaddi goat. SKUAST journal of Research. 18(1). 3. Training/workshop/seminar/symposium attended/ organised: Dr. Virender Pathak (Assistant Professor) Professional Responsibilities discharged: 1. Instructor for training to the constables of Dog breeding Centre-Sashastra Seema Bal. 2. Six days Annual training camp for NSS volunteers w.e.f 24 july2016 to 30 th july Attended Refresher Course for NSS programme officers organized by Institure for Development and communication, Ministry of youth affairs and sports, Govt. of India from to Additional Responsibilities discharged other than Academics: Dr. Rajesh Rajput (Associate Professor) 1. Acted as Co-coordinator in ET-(PG) Dr. Virender Pathak (Assistant Professor) 1. Table tennis incharge for the students of Dr GC Negi COVAS, CSK HPKV Palampur Vice-President, VASTA w.e.f Protocol officer for the conduct of the inspection team constituted by Veterinary Council of India during the period January 18-20, Member, technical committee for the youth festival held on 6 th January Workshop/Seminar/Trainings etc. organized by the Department: Nil Success story of the Department: The complete respiratory system of Gaddi Goat of Himachal Pradesh has been studied. The salient difference with the goat of plain region were enlisted. Platform for further studies on this migratory animal is prepared. The developmental stages of the testis and Liver of Gaddi Sheep was completed in the said period of reporting. 19

28 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterinary Physiology came into existence in 1986 as a constituent department of the college. The primary mandate of the department is to impart training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, besides research in frontier areas and extension education. Since Master s programme is in operation in the department and Doctorate programme was also approved in the year 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 husbandry, mineral physiology and hemato-biochemical studies and impact of climate on animal species of Himachal Pradesh. In the process department completed two externally funded research projects, besides faculty participation in externally funded projects of other departments. At present one research project Capacity Building of paraprofessionals for effective disease diagnosis and augmenting diagnostic facilities is in operation in the department. Department has established modern laboratory for analysis of macro and micro minerals, hematology and blood biochemicals. Department is carrying out extension activities not only during Kisan Mela but is also carrying out research trials at field level and is in regular touch with farmers of the state for suggesting various measures to augment production and reproduction of their livestock. 2. TEACHING The following undergraduate and postgraduate courses were taught during first and second semester of the academic year : Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. VPB-111 Veterinary Physiology-I 2+1 Dr M S Verma, Dr R Kumar 2. VPB-112 General Veterinary 1+1 Dr Geetanjali Singh, Dr Biochemistry 3. VLD-411 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry & Lab Diagnosis -I 20 Naresh Kumar 0+1 Dr Geetanjali Singh, Dr Prasenjit Dhar, Dr K. B. Nagal & Dr R. D. Patil 4. ORT-111 Orientation 1+0 Dr R Kumar (NC) 5. Study Circle 0+2 (NC) Dr R Kumar, Dr Virender Pathak 2 nd Semester 1. VPB-121 Veterinary Physiology-II 2+1 Dr M S Verma, Dr R Kumar 2. VPB-122 Veterinary Intermediate Metabolism 2+1 Dr Naresh Kumar, Dr Geetanjali Singh 3. VPB-221 Veterinary Physiology III 3+1 Dr R Kumar, Dr M S Verma 4. VPB-321 Animal Biotechnology 2+1 Dr Geetanjali Singh, Dr Pankaj Sood & Dr Subhash Verma 5. Ecosystems & Livestock Study Circle 0+2 (NC) Dr R Kumar

29 Postgraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VPY-607 Clinical Physiology 2+1 Dr R Kumar & Dr M S Verma 2. VPY 602 Cardiovascular & respiration physiology Dr R Kumar & Dr M S Verma 3. VBC-601 Chemistry of animal cell 2+0 Dr Naresh Kumar 4. VBC-602 Techniques in biochemistry 0+2 Dr Naresh Kumar & Dr Geetanjali Singh 5. VBC-603 Applications of genomics and proteomics in molecular biology 2+0 Dr Geetanjali Singh M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VPY 606 Physiology of Animal Reproduction 2 +1 Dr R Kumar & Dr M S Verma 2. VBC 691 Master s Seminar 1 +0 Dr Naresh Kumar 3. VBC- 604 Biochemistry of molecules, 2 +0 Dr Naresh Kumar carbohydrates, lipids & membrane structure 4 VBC-605 Enzyme catalysis, kinetics, 2+0 Dr Naresh Kumar inhibition & regulation 5. VBC-606 Metabolism I Carbohydrate & Lipids 2 +0 Dr Geetanjali Singh 6. VBC 691 Master s Seminar Dr Naresh Kumar 7. VBC 613 Biochemical basis of Animal 2 +1 Dr Geetanjali Singh &Dr Reproduction Naresh Kumar Ph. D. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VPY-791 Doctoral s seminar 1+0 Dr R Kumar Ph. D. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VPY 701 Applied Physiology of Body Fluids & electrolytes 2 +1 Dr R Kumar 2. VPY-791 Doctoral s seminar 1+0 Dr R Kumar 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research Ongoing Masters Programme: S. Name of the student Admission Major advisor Title of Research Problem 1. Mr Anurag Sharma V Dr Naresh Efficacy of feeding certain Kumar herbs/herbal products on biochemical composition of blood and milk in dairy cows. Ongoing Doctoral Programme: Programme held in abeyance. Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements 1. Studies on fluid, electrolyte The fluid and electrolyte imbalances due to diarrhea in neonatal and acid-base in diarrheic calves were studied for changes in the various hematological and calves biochemical parameters. Oral administration of fluid and 21

30 2. Study on expression of antimicrobial proteins in bovine milk electrolytes at the onset of diarrhea lead to quick and better recovery of the animals. Three types of oral rehydration solution were tested and the one prepared in lab proved to be most efficacious. AMPs are host defense molecules and important part of the innate immunity in animals. This study was carried out to investigate and compare the expression of AMPs particularly, cathelicidins viz CATHL1, CATHL2, CATHL3 and CATHL4 in the milk of Jersey crossbred and desi pahari cows and also to compare the expression with somatic cell count. For this, 40 milk samples of Jersey crossbred cows and 10 milk samples of desi pahari cows were collected and evaluated for somatic cell counts, MCMT, BTB ph indicator test and ph. Based primarily on varying somatic cell counts, milk samples were further selected for studying the expression of these AMPs. Liver and udder tissue samples of Jersey crossbred cow were also collected for studying the expression of these AMPs. gdna was isolated from liver tissue sample of Jersey crossbred cow. Pairs of CathL primers viz CathL1, CathL2, CathL3 and CathL4 were tested initially on gdna. Total RNA was isolated from the liver and udder tissue samples of Jersey crossbred cow and the selected milk samples of Jersey crossbred and desi pahari cows. cdna was then prepared from total RNA for studying the expression of these AMPs. Expression of CATHL genes viz CATHL1, CATHL2 and CATHL3 was found in liver tissue sample of Jersey crossbred cow but no expression of CATHL4 gene was detected in liver tissue sample of same Jersey crossbred cow. Expression of CATHL2 gene was found in udder tissue sample of Jersey crossbred cow but expression of CATHL1, CATHL3 and CATHL4 genes was not found in udder tissue sample of same Jersey crossbred cow. Expression of CATHL1, CATHL2, CATHL3 and CATHL4 genes was not found in the selected milk samples of Jersey crossbred and desi pahari cows. The non-expression of these AMPs might be due to either insufficient amount of mrna specific to these proteins or alternative splicing. b. Research Projects in Progress S. Title of Project PI Funding Agency Budget Year of start Duration 1. Capacity building of Paraprofessionals for effective disease diagnosis and augmenting diagnostic facilities in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Dr R Kumar RKVY lakhs year c. Summary of research finding during the year 1. RKVY project on Capacity building of Paraprofessionals for effective disease diagnosis and augmenting diagnostic facilities. During the period under report four trainings were conducted on laboratory diagnosis for Veterinary Pharmacists of Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh in 22

31 which 45 Veterinary Pharmacists were imparted training. A training manual along with a diagnostic kit comprising of all the essential laboratory equipment s required for basic blood and urine tests was given to each of the trainees. d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications 1. Parul Shukla, R. L. Bhardwaj, R. Kumar, Rajesh Rajput and Madan Verma Biochemical composition of allantoic fluid during different stages of gestation in Gaddi sheep. The Indian Journal of Small Ruminants 21(2): Raheeqa Razvi, R. L. Bhardwaj, R. Rajput, M. Verma and R. Kumar Liver mineral profile at different embryonic stages of gaddi sheep. Research in Environment and Life Sciences 8(4) Sonali Jana, M S Verma, D Wadhwa, K B Sharma, and R Kumar Studies on the effect of supplementation of area specific mineral mixture on micro mineral status and cyclicity in post-partum anoestrous cows. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction 36(1): June Dogra, V., Verma, S., Singh, Geetanjali, Wani, A. H., Chahota, R., Dhar, P., Verma, L. and Sharma, M Development of OMP based indirect ELISA to gauge the antibody titers in bovines against Pasteurella multocida. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, Shiraz University 9 Aug Vikram Patial, R.K. Asrani, R.D. Patil, Naresh Kumar and Rinku Sharma (2015). Protective Effect of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Leaves on Ochratoxin-A Induced Hepatic Injury in Japanese quail. Veterinary Research International Vol 3 (4): Dipak Banerjee, Ramesh C Upadhyay, U B Chaudhary, R Kumar, S V Singh, Asutosh, Tapan K Das and Sachinandan De (2015) Seasonal variation in physio-biochemical profiles of Indian goats in paradigm of hot and cold climate Biological Rhythm Research 46 (2): Aasim Habib Wani, Mandeep Sharma, Richa Salwan, Geetanjali Singh, Rajesh Chahota & Subhash Verma Cloning, expression, and functional characterization of Serine Protease Aprv2 from virulent isolate Dichelobacter nodosus of Indian origin. Appl Biochem Biotechnol DOI /s ii). Presentations: Nil iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin 1. Dr R Kumar & Dr MS Verma prepared & edited practical manuals of UG courses VPB-111, VPB-121 and VPB Dr Naresh Kumar & Dr Geetanjali Singh prepared & edited practical manuals of UG courses VPB-112, VPB EXTENSION a. Extension Publication Nil b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast - Nil. 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: S. Date Title Name of Participants Operational procedure to run Mispa Nano, a fully automated biochemistry analyzer recently installed in the departmental laboratory. Dr MS Verma & Dr Geetanjali Singh 23

32 b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants 1. 4 th & 5 th 3 rd Biennial National conference of Indian Dr R Kumar, Dr Naresh Nov Academy of Veterinary Nutrition & Animal Kumar, Dr Geetanjali Singh th to 30 th April st May 2016 Welfare held at CSK HPKV, Palampur Four day workshop on Zero budget Farming held at CSK HPKV, Palampur HP State South Zonal seminar held by HP State Veterinary Council at CSK HPKV, Palampur & Dr Madan S Verma Dr R Kumar, Dr Naresh Kumar, Dr Geetanjali Singh & Dr Madan S Verma Dr R Kumar, Dr Naresh Kumar, Dr Geetanjali Singh & Dr Madan S Verma 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED 1. During the period, under RKVY project on Capacity building of Paraprofessionals for effective disease diagnosis and augmenting diagnostic facilities, four trainings were conducted on laboratory diagnosis for Veterinary Pharmacists of Animal Husbandry Department, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh in which 45 Vety. Pharmacists were imparted training. 2. One day practical exposure training to SSB constables in Vety. Physiology Laboratory conducted by Dr Madan Verma on 19 th August 2015 in which 36 trainees participated. 3. VERU unit of the college headed by Dr Kumar in collaboration with World Animal Protection (WAP) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) organised four days certificate course on Animal Management during disasters for final year B.V.Sc. & AH students w.e.f 9 th to 12 th Sept VERU unit of the college headed by Dr Kumar in collaboration with World Animal Protection (WAP) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) organised six days training for National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Animal Disaster Management w.e.f 26 th to 31 st Oct One day practical exposure training to SSB constables in Vety. Physiology Laboratory conducted by Dr Madan Verma on 5 th May 2016 in which 30 trainees participated. 7. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Dr R Kumar worked as Member Secretary, Board of Studies, COVAS, as well as Coordinator for External & Internal Board Examinations of College. 2. Dr MS Verma conducted Inter College Quiz and acted as Quiz master during Inter College Youth Festival of the university held on 6th Jan Dr MS Verma & Dr Geetanjali Singh acted as judges for literary events in the Youth Festival held by the CSKHPKV University on 6th January Dr R Kumar attended and delivered an invited lecture at National Workshop on Animal Disaster Management held at NIMD, New Delhi on March 3-4, Dr MS Verma participated as team member of college team in National level Sidhu Memorial Table Tennis Tournament organized by CSIR-Sports promotion Board, New Delhi at CSIR- Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P from 5-7 April, 2016 and won Runners-up trophy. 24

33 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION: The department of Veterinary Microbiology was one of the six composite departments that were initially established to start the Veterinary College in July The department had four major disciplines at that time i.e. Vety. Microbiology & Immunology, Vety. Pathology, Vety. Parasitology and Vety. Epidemiology and Public Health. Later on, following four independent departments were created wef Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology Veterinary Pathology Veterinary Parasitology Since 1992, this department attained the status of a post-graduate department to the M.V.Sc. level and from 2005 to the Ph.D. level. The main objectives of the department are to impart training to undergraduate (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) as well as postgraduate (M.V.Sc. & Ph.D.) students in the field of Veterinary Microbiology that comprises general and systematic studies of microbes, their immunological and biotechnological studies, experimental animal studies and prevention and control of infectious agents. The department has established bacteriological, mycological, virological and biotechnological laboratories with the installation of state-of-the-art equipments for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as research. Whereas, UG teaching is carried out strictly as per VCI curriculum, PG teaching and research is planned according to the priority research areas of the State. Till this year, 36 M.V.Sc. and three Ph.D. students have completed their degrees in Veterinary Microbiology and at present two M.V.Sc. students are pursuing the programmes. The disease investigation laboratory of the department focuses 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, and fisheries. In research, the department has completed many research projects from reputed agencies like USDA, DBT, DST, NATP, ICAR, NAIP and Dabur Ayurvet Pvt. Limited. The department has also carried out pioneer research work on Pasteurella, Brucella, Chlamydia, Seabuckthorn and Fish diseases. During the reporting period, 06 research projects are in progress in the department- 03 being funded by ICAR and 01 by State Government under RKVY, 01 by DBT and one permanent animal disease investigation scheme from the State Government is also running in the department for the last many years. The annual report of any department is an indicator of the activities of that. The 29 th annual report of the department is being presented with the satisfaction that the department has been steady to attain a fair and pleasing growth during the period under report in spite of few limitations. 2. TEACHING ACTIVITIES Under Graduates Courses:- S. Course Course Title Cr. Name of Teacher(s) Hrs. 1 st Semester 1. VMC-211 General Veterinary Microbiology 1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep Sharma 25

34 2. VMC-311 Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology Drs. Subhash Verma, AneeshThakur & Mandeep Sharma 3. VLD-511*) Vety. Lab. Diagnosis-II 0+2 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & K.B. Nagal 4. Diagnostic Study Circle (for 2 nd year) - Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Dr. Rajesh Chahota 5. Tracking Programme on Fish Disease (for 3 rd year) 2 nd Semester 1. VMC-221 Veterinary Immunology & Serology - Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & K.B. Nagal 1+1 Drs. Aneesh Thakur, SubhashVerma & Mandeep Sharma 2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar, Rajesh Chahota & K.B. Nagal 0+2 Drs. Rajesh Chahota & K.B. Nagal 2. VMC-321 Systematic Veterinary Virology 3. VLD-421* Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and Lab. Diagnosis-II 4. VLD-421* (Old Course Vety. Lab. 0+2 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & K.B. Diagnosis-I Nagal 5. Compulsory Internship Programme - Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep Sharma 6. Diagnostic Study Circle (for 2 rd year) - Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Rajesh Chahota 7. Tracking Programme on Fish Disease (3 rd year) - Drs. Prasenjit Dhar SubhashVerma Post GraduateCourses:- S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Instructors M.V. Sc. Courses (Ist Semester) 1. VMC-601 Bacteriology-I 3+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Subhash Verma 2. VMC-603 Veterinary Mycology 1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, & Subhash Verma & Mandeep Sharma 3. VMC-604 General Virology 2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Rajesh Chahota 4. VMC-606 Principles of Immunology 2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep Sharma 5. VMC-691 Master s Seminar 1+0 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep Sharma 6. VMC-699 Masters Research 20 Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep Sharma M.V. Sc. Courses (2nd Semester) 1. VMC-602 Bacteriology-II 3+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma, Subhash Verma & Aneesh Thakur 2. VMC-605 Systematic Animal Virology 3+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep Sharma

35 3. VMC-609 Techniques in Microbiology & Immunology 0+3 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Subhash Verma & Mandeep Sharma 4. VMC-607 Vaccinology 2+0 Drs. Subhash Verma & Rajesh Chahota 5. VMC-608 Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases 1+2 Drs. Rajesh Chahota & Aneesh Thakur 6. VMC-603 Veterinary Mycology 1+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota, Mandeep Sharma & Subhash Verma 7. VMC-691 Master s Seminar 1+0 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar Ph. D. Courses (Ist Semester) 1. VMC-701 Advances in Bacteriology 2+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma, Subhash Verma & Aneesh Thakur 2. VMC-706 Advances in Virology 2+1 Drs. Mandeep Sharma & Rajesh Chahota 3. VMC-712 Advances in Cellular Immunology 2+1 Drs Subhash Verma & Mandeep Sharma 4. VMC-714 Advances in Vaccinology 2+0 Drs. Rajesh Chahota & Mandeep Sharma 5. VMC-791 Doctoral Seminar-I 1+0 Dr. Mandeep Sharma Ph. D. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VMC-702 Advances in Mycology 2+1 Drs. Rajesh Chahota & Mandeep Sharma 2. VMC-703 Bacterial Genetics 2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma & Mandeep Sharma 3. VMC-704 Microbial Toxins 2+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar & Mandeep Sharma 4. VMC-711 Molecular Immunology 2+1 Drs. Subhash Verma, Rajesh Chahota & Mandeep Sharma 3. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES I. Animal disease investigation work -P-5-Vety:- During the year starting from July 2015 to June 2016, a total 0f 771 samples (629 animals and 142 Humans) were screened. A total of 629 clinical samples from different species of animals were microbiologically processed. Animal samples comprised of milk, pus, faecal swabs, blood, cervical discharge, sputum, nasal swabs, vaginal swabs from aborted animals, ear swabs, skin scrapings, eye swabs and urine etc. The microbes that accrued from the samples were identified; confirmed biochemically and the drug sensitivity results were conveyed to the concerned quarters. Besides the animal samples, 142 samples from humans were also processed. Details are shown in Table 1. Sample-wise details are shown in Table 2. Additionally, serum and tissue samples were also tested for CCPP, sheep pox, goat pox, contagious ecthyma, chlamydiosis, brucellosis, FMD and PPR. The details of samples tested for these diseases are given in the Table 3. 27

36 The details of the samples processed from animals and humans are compiled as under:- Table 1: Livestock species-wise morbid materials and human samples processed for microbiological investigations Month Bovine Equ ine Cani ne Ovine/ Caprine Poultry/ Rabbits 28 Monkey/ Leopard Others (aquatic species) Huma n Grand Total Jul /03 03/ Aug / Sept /10 02/ Oct /05 02/ Nov /04 08/ Dec /14 03/ Jan /06 03/ Feb /04 02/ Mar /02 02/ April /06 04/ May /03 02/ Jun /08 01/ Total Table 2: Details of month-wise processed animal samples from different sources for microbiological investigations Month Milk Blood/ Pus swab Sputu m /Nasal swabs Cervical Discharge /Vaginal swab Urine/ Faecal swab Ear/ Eye swab Tiss ues Other type of sample Seru m Total Jul /0 0/03 01/0 03/0 02/ Aug /02 0/03 05/0 02/01 03/ Sep /03 0/06 03/0 05/0 03/ Oct /0 0/02 02/0 04/0 02/ Nov /01 0/02 01/0 03/0 02/ Dec /03 0/06 04/01 03/03 02/ Jan /01 01/03 02/0 04/02 02/ Feb /01 0/03 02/0 04/02 02/ Mar /03 0/02 01/0 0/0 01/ Apr /02 0/03 02/01 02/0 03/ May /0 0/02 0/0 02/0 02/ Jun /0 0/03 0/0 01/0 02/ Total Table 3: Details of the serum and tissue samples tested for CCPP, sheep pox, goat pox, contagious ecthyma, chlamydiosis, brucellosis, FMD and PPR S. Place of origin Sou rce Sample Nos. Brucellosis test results Other (PPR CC PP Sheep pox FMD RBP T SA T ) StateVety. Capr Serum ve Hospital, ine/ Shimla, ovin H.P. e

37 StateVety. Hospital, Shimla, H.P. StateVety. Hospital, Shimla, H.P. Sperm station, Palampur, HP Vety Hospital Bijahri, Hamirpur, H.P. Disease investigatio n lab, mandi,h.p. Sperm station, Palampur, H.P. StateVety. Hospital, Shimla, H.P. Disease investigatio n lab, mandi,h.p Disease investigatio n lab, mandi, Jersey farm, Palampur University livestock farm, Palampur, Capr ine/ ovin e Capr ine Hu man s Capr ine Capr ine Bovi ne Bovi ne Capr ine Capr ine Bovi ne Bovi ne Nasal swab+lung ve - - Lung Serum 17 -ve Nasal, ocular, rectal swabs, lung, oral lesions ve Swabs:Nas ve al, skin lesions,oral lesion Serum 2 -ve Whole blood, serum, vascular epithelium, lesion swabs Nasal,oral, occular swab, vesicular fluid,oral lesions ve ve 5/8 Swab, fluid ve - Serum ve Serum ve TOTAL

38 Important microbial isolations: Pasteurella multocida was isolated from nasal swabs, lung and heart blood of sheepand cattle. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella spp. and Streptococcus spp. were isolated from faecal swabs of humans and animals. Brucella melitensis was isolated from blood sample of human, blood sample of bovine and from milk sample of bovine. Streptococcus mitis was isolated from throat sample of human and Streptococcus canis was isolated from faecal sample of canine. Listeria monocytogenes was isolated from vaginal swab of bovine. Aeromonas jandaei and Aeromonas trota was isolated from fish. E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Proteus spp. were isolated from samples of poultry. Streptococcus spp., Pseudomonas spp. and Staphylococcus spp. were isolated from nasal swabs of equine. E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Staph. Aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from urine samples of human origin. Nocardia asteroides was isolated from pus sample of human. II.Ad-hoc Research Projects in operation:- S. Title of Project PI Funding Budget Year of Duration Agency start 1. All India Network Dr. Mandeep ICAR Annual 2001 Continuing Programme on H.S. Sharma 2. Establishment of Diseases Research Lab. at Palampur, Sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and establishment of Small lab. Animal House Dr. Mandeep Sharma State Research Scheme -do Continuous Scheme 3. Strengthening of animal disease investigation laboratory. 4. Collaborative center for Veterinary Type Culture Collection (VTCC) at Palampur 5. Development of a live attenuated vaccine against Hemorrhagic septicemia 6. Metagenomic analysis of Pahari cattle rumen to identify microbial flora involved in low grade roughage utilization Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Subhash Verma RKVY lacs 2012 One Time grant ICAR 5.00 lacs 2010 Continuous Scheme DBT lacs Dr. P. Dhar ICAR lacs 2016 Continuing 2016 Continuing Research projects prepared/submitted and got approved for funding during the year- Strengthening of Animal Disease Research Laboratory-III- RKVY- 64 lacs Preparation of therapeutic phage cocktail for mastitis- RKVY-19.5 lacs Association of BPV with EBH- DEST, HP- 14 lacs Impact Of Climate Change On Emergence Of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases And Their Affects On Livestock Production Systems In Mid Hills And The Cold Arid Regions Of Himachal Pradesh. Budget: Lacs, NICRA. 30

39 Summary of research findings during the yeari. During the year starting from July 2015 to June 2016, a total of 629 clinical samples from different species of animals were microbiologically processed. The microbes that accrued from the samples were identified; confirmed biochemically and the drug sensitivity results were conveyed to the concerned quarters. Besides the animal samples, 142samples from humans were also processed. Additionally8 disease outbreaks were attended and alsoserum and tissue samples were tested for chlamydiosis, brucellosis, PPR and other diseases. The details are given in the Tables 1, 2, 3, 4. ii. A total of 8isolates identified as P. multocida from 207 samples from different livestock. Among these, all the isolates were confirmed at IVRI, Izatnagar for capsular serotyping. iii. OmpA genes were amplified from the genomic DNA of 8 P. multocida isolates from the livestock. Purified amplicons were sequenced and analyzed based on the available database in NCBI. OmpA sequences representing distinct alleles were identified among the isolates. Phylogenetic relationship among Pasteurella multocida was also conducted. iv. BALB/c mice challenged with P. multocida serotype B:2 were randomly distributed into three groups i.e. challenge group, vaccinated group and control group in equal numbers. Equal number of animals from challenge, vaccinated and control groups were sacrificed at various time points infection 9, 18 and 24 h. Lungs, spleen and liver tissues were collected from all the animals. RNA isolation from all the tissues was done and cdna was synthesized. v. The time-course of release showed expression of cytokines and TLRs in lung, liver and spleen tissues during early hours of infection. The relative fold change expression of cytokines and toll-like receptors showed production of IL-4 and IL-10 higher than IFN-γ, IL-2 and TNF-α in infected group as compared to mice in vaccinated group in lungs and liver tissues, but in spleen, expression of IFN-γ, TNF-α and IL-10 was higher as compared to others. The cytokine pattern seems to vary depending on the affected organ, or the infection route. Enhanced expression of TLR2 and TLR4 was recorded as compared to other TLRs. TLR4-LPS induced signalling resulted in proinflammatory response and TLR2-porins and lipoproteins induced signalling resulted in anti-inflammatory response. Upregulated gene expression of both TLR4 and TLR2 in the infected organs may be IFN-γ and TNF-α dependent. These results suggested the role of these cytokines in early immune response associated with Th2 response dominating Th1 response against P. multocida infection. The pathogen-associated virulence factors showed upregulation of iron aquisition gene HgbA and filamentous gene PfhA most prevalent in P. multocida serotype B as compared to less prevalent SodC in all tissues. vi. A total of 52 microbial isolates of bacteria and fungi responsible for various disease conditions in animals have been submitted to VTCC and accession numbers for these isolates have been assigned. III. Post Graduate Students Research Work- Masters Programme SN Name Admission No Major advisor 1. Rucha Soman V Dr. Rajesh Chahota 2. Nirdeshika Choudhary Title of Research Problem Comparative virulence of Chlamydia abortus and Chlamydia psittaci species infecting ruminants V Dr. P. Dhar Studies on common bacterial infections of animals with emphasis 31

40 3. Pratiksha Srivastava Ph.D. completed V Dr. Subhash Verma on Leptospirosis in Himachal Pradesh Evaluation of a candidate GNP- AprV2 foot rot nanovaccine in mice S. Name Admission No Major advisor Title of Research Problem 1. Aasim Wani V Dr. Mandeep Sharma 2. Shailja Katoch V Dr. Mandeep Sharma Investigations on acidic serine proteasev2 (AprV2) of Dichelobacter nodosus as a potential vaccine candidate against virulent foot rot Cellular, immunological and molecular responses against Pasteurella multocida in calves Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. Title of Research problem 1. Investigations on acidic serine proteasev2 (AprV2) of Dichelobacter nodosus as a potential vaccine candidate against virulent foot rot. 2. Cellular, immunological and molecular responses against Pasteurella multocida in calves 3. Comparative virulence of C. psittaci and C.abortusspecies infecting ruminants Salient Research Achievements i. Expression of the AprV2 gene was achieved. ii. Safety test was done using recombinant AprV2 as an immunogen. iii. Potency test was accomplished using specified doses of the recombinant AprV2 and whole cell vaccine. i. The protocol for the isolation of PBMCs from whole blood and RNA extraction from the stimulated PBMCs were standardised. ii. The protocol for the cryopreservation of PBMCs was standardised. iii. The experimental study in calves to study the humoral, cellular and molecular response against intranasal challenge with P. multocidaand against formalin killed alum adjuvant vaccine of P. multocida (Raksha HS) is under progress. i. Both species were phenotypically characterized for their growth rate plaque forming ability ii. Genetic characterization of C. abortus was achieved by Multi-locus sequence typing (MLST). iii. The comparative virulence of both species in cell lines and mouse model was studied. 4. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES I. Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions: II. Radio/Television talks: Nil III. TRAININGS/SYMPOSIUM/SEMINAR/MEETINGS ORGANIZED: 32

41 Celebration of International Day of Immunology, April 29th 2015: A half-day program was organized by the Department on the occasion of International Day of Immunology on April, 29th, 2015 under the aegis of Indian Immunology Society (IIS). IV. Disease outbreaks attended/investigated: During the year , the department has investigated/attended 08 outbreaks of animal diseases in the state. The samples were investigated in details and the results were communicated to the quarter concerned for the disease control and prevention. The details of the disease outbreak are shown in the following Table. S. Place of outbreak 1. Veterinary Hospital, Bangana (Una),H.P. Animal species involved Buffalo 2. Polyclinic Chamba, H. P. Poultry chicks 3. Disease investigation lab., Mandi 4. Veterinary Hospital Nurpur, Kangra (H.P.) 5. Veterinary Hospital, Bijhari, Hamirpur, (H.P.) 6. Veterinary Hospital, Khundian (Kangra),H.P. 7. Veterinary Hospital, Thural,(Kangra),H.P. 8. Veterinary Hospital, Shahpur, Kangra (H.P.) & types of samples collected Kidney, Liver, Spleen, tracheal swab and heart blood Lung, liver, heart, intestine and gizzard Results or findings Gram positive bacilli was isolated from the samples. Gram negative coccobacilli isolated from these samples. Caprine Caprine samples Samples were positive for goat pox Ovine Vaginal swab and Listeria monocytogenes aborted fetus was isolated from these Sheep and goats Tissues and nasal swabs samples. Samples sent for PPR diagnosis and were positive for PPR Bovine Heart blood Pasteurella multocida was isolated from the samples. Bovine Bovine Nasal swabs and pooled tissues Tracheal swab and pooled tissues Pasteurella multocida was isolated from the samples. Pasteurella multocida was isolated from the samples. 5. PARTICIPATION IN SEMINARS /SYMPOSIA /CONFERENCES/ TRAININGS (summer or winter school, workshops):- I. TRAININGS/MEETINGS/SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS S. Date Title Name of to SBS-ASM-ICAR Biosafety Awareness Programme, ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), March 13-14, 2015, Bhopal, India 33 Participants Dr Aneesh Thakur Attended RDDL annual meeting at Shimla Dr. Aneesh Thakur

42 3. 21 to Attended National Symposium on Modern Agro-technologies for Nutritional Security and Health (MANUSH) at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, H.P. and delivered a Lead lecture on Animal husbandry: A vital component of agriculture for nutritional security Attented Annual Review Meeting of VTCC at New Delhi Attended 2 nd Annual Review Meeting of AINP on Haemorrhagic Septicaemia held at NASC, New Delhi to Attended a workshop at Mahidol-Oxford Research Univet, Bangkok on working with pathogen genomes Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. P. Dhar Dr. Mandeep Sharma Dr. Subhash Verma Dr. Aneesh Thakur 6. PUBLICATIONS:- i. Scientific Publications: 1. Aasim Habib Wani, Mandeep Sharma, Richa Salwan, Geetanjali Singh, Rajesh Chahota Mandeep Sharma, Subhash Verma (2016) Cloning, Expression, and Functional Characterization of Serine Protease Aprv2 from Virulent Isolate Dichelobacter nodosus of Indian Origin Appl Biochem Biotechnol DOI /s A.H. Wani, S. Verma, Mandeep Sharma & S.A. Wani (2015) Infectious lameness among migratory sheep and goats, with particular focus on anaerobes Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 2015, 34 (3) 3. Dogra, V., Verma, S., Singh, G., Wani, A. H., Chahota, R., Dhar, P.; Verma, L.and Sharma, Mandeep (2015).Development of OMP based indirect ELISA to gauge the antibody titers in bovines against Pasteurella multocida. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research : 16,(4)- 53 : S. Katoch, L. Verma, Mandeep Sharma, R. K. Asrani, S. Kumar, R. Chahota and Subhash Verma (2015) Pathogenicity of Pasteurella multocida Capsular Type B in Rabbits J. Comp. Path. Experimental Study (2015) 153: Rajesh Chahota, S. Gupta, B. Bhardwaj, P. Malik, S. Verma and Mandeep Sharma (2015) Seroprevalence studies on animal chlamydiosis amongst ruminants in five states of India. Vet. World 8(1): Verma L., Sharma Mandeep, Katoch S., Kumar S., Dhar P., Chahota R. and Verma S. (2015) Bact. Molecular and Antibiotic sensitivity profile of Pasteurella multocida from bovine and rabbits. IVJ 92(3):38-41 ii. Abstracts published: In Proceedings of Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology Conference of ISVIB, Dec, 2015 at NRCE, Hisar Subhash Verma, Geetanjali Singh and Mandeep Sharma. Nano-immunobiologicals: associated interference with standard cytotoxicity tests R. Salwan, A. Thakur, Subhash Verma, S. Katoch, R Chahota, P Dhar, Mandeep Sharma. Pasteurella multocida infection modulate inflammatory and immunological responses in mice by altering the expression of virulent genes P. Dhar, Mandeep Sharma, A. Thakur R K Asrani, R Chahota, Subhash Verma. Use of dot- ELISA for detection of FAV-4 propagated in different cell cultures 34

43 S. Katoch, Mandeep Sharma, A. Thakur, Subhash Verma. Comparison of humoral response in calves following intranasal challenge with P. multocida B:2 and subcutaneous vaccination with formalin killed alum adjuvant vaccine iii. Presentations and Conferences: 1. Dr. Mandeep Sharma and Dr. Subhash Verma attended Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology Conference of ISVIB, Dec, 2015 at NRCE, Hisar and Received ISVIB Scientist Award. 2. Papers accepted for presentation in the 7 h Conference of International Seabuckthorn Association (ISA 2015) at New Delhi from Nov 24 to 26, 2015, a. Mandeep Sharma, Akanksha Palial, Harshit Verma, Virender Singh and Rajesh Chahota in-vitro and in-vivo microbiological studies revealed potential antimicrobial properties of seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.). iv. Extension Publication: Nil 7. VISITS ABROAD: -Dr. Aneesh Thakur attended a workshop at Mahidol-Oxford Research Univet, Bangkok on working with pathogen genomes in Feb AWARDS AND HONOURS: Dr. Mandeep Sharma and Dr. Subhash Verma were awarded ISVIB Scientist Award by Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology for their high impact factor research publication. Dr. Aneesh Thakur and Dr. Rajesh Chahota have been offered postdoctoral research position in Denmark and USA, respectively. 9. SUCCESS STORIES: Investigations on acidic serine proteasev2 (AprV2) of Dichelobacter nodosus as a potential vaccine candidate against virulent foot rot. Cellular, immunological and molecular responses against Pasteurella multocida in calves. Comparative virulence of C. psittaci and C.abortusspecies infecting ruminants. 35

44 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION The department of Veterinary Parasitology started functioning since the establishment of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in July, 1986 within the then combined department of Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology. The department of Veterinary Parasitology, as an independent department, came into existence in Postgraduate programme was introduced in the department in the year The main objective of the department is to impart teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Veterinary Parasitology comprising the field of Veterinary Helminthology, Veterinary Entomology & Acarology and Veterinary Protozoology. The research activities of the department have been mainly focused on the prevalence studies on parasitic diseases of animals in different agro climatic zones of the state and on development of herbal products as an alternative to chemical anthelmintics, anticoccidials and ectoparasiticidals. Postgraduate research activities were designed as per the needs of the farmers of the state. The department has developed various diagnostic facilities for parasitic diseases which help in providing routine diagnostic services to college clinics, university dairy farm, beside others. Disease investigation laboratory of the department renders emergency services in field conditions during disease outbreaks and provide its expertise in determining the etiology of parasitic diseases and suggest its control measures. Department is actively engaged in educating the livestock owners/farmers of the state for prevention and control of parasitic diseases by way of delivering extension lectures in different training programmes and giving consultancy services during clinical camps, outbreaks, Kisan Melas. 2. TEACHING Undergraduate Courses offered Following courses were offered to the Undergraduate Students, as per V.C.I. (M.S.V.E., Degree Course Regulation, 1993 and New VCI Curriculum, 2008) during the period of report. S. Course Course Title Credit Hours First Semester 36 Semester Instructors 1. VPA -211 General Veterinary Parasitology & Helminthology 4(3+1) I Dr.S.Mittra Dr. R.K.Agnihotri Second Semester 2. VPA-221 Entomology& Acarology 2(1+1) II Dr.S.Mittra Dr. R.K.Agnihotri 3. VPA-222 Veterinary Protozoology 3(2+1) II Dr S. Mittra Dr R.K. Agnihotri 4. VLD-421* Veterinary Lab. Diagnosis - I 2 (0+2) II Dr S. Mittra 5. Alternate Animal Use-Study circle II Dr S. Mittra *Courses offered jointly with other departments. Internship Programme: Faculty of the department actively involved themselves for helping the undergraduate students on different problems during their visit to the department, as one of the centre, for compulsory internship programme of B.V.Sc. & A.H.

45 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION The discipline of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology came into existence as one of the constituents of the erstwhile Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the time of the inception of the College in July, The discipline gained the status of an independent Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology w.e.f. July 1 st, 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 Since then 29 students have passed out with M.V.Sc. degree. It is evident from this 25 th Annual Report that the Department is making steady progress since its establishment in However, there is shortage of teaching and technical supporting staff. In order to meet the future challenges and as per VCI recommendations, the faculty and technically trained supporting staff need to be provided. 2. TEACHING Under Graduate Courses Semester I S. 1. VPT-311 General and Systemic Veterinary Pharmacology Course Course Title Credit Hours Instructors 2+1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Dr. B.G.Mane 2. VPT-411 Veterinary Chemotherapy 2+0 Dr. Dinesh Sharma, 3. Tracking programme Dr. R.D.Patil Drug Designing 2+0 Dr. Dinesh Sharma Semester II S. Course Course Title Credit Instructors Hours 1. VPT- 321 Veterinary Neuropharmacology 2+1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma 2. VPT-421 Veterinary Toxicology 2+0 Dr. Dinesh sharma 3. VLD-421 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry 0+1 Dr. Dinesh sharma and Laboratory Diagnosis-II Post Graduate Courses : Nil 3. RESEARCH Postgraduate Research - On Going Masters Programme: NIL - On Going Doctoral Programme: NIL a) Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements: NIL. b) Research Projects in Progress: NIL c) Summary of research finding during the year: NIL 37

46 4. Scientific Publications and Presentations Paper Published/Accepted: 1. Tamanna Tandon,C. Varshneya and D.K. Sharma Pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin following intravenous administration in calves Indian Veterinary journal 93(6):40-42 (2016) 2. Sharma D.K, Chauhan S., R.D.Patil, Varshneya C. Antiulcer and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) pulp in rats Indian Veterinary journal.93(4):77-78 (2016) 3. Tamanna tandon,c. varshneya, D.K. Sharma, P.Bhardwaj and Kanika Pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin following oral administration in calves Journal of veterinary pharmacology and Toxicology,14(2): (2015) 4. D.K. Sharma and C. varshneya Antinociceptive activity of methanolic extract of seabuckthorn( hippophae rhamnoides) pulp in male wistar rats Journal of veterinary pharmacology and Toxicology,14(2): (2015) Papers presented/accepted in National and International Conferences: 1 D.K Sharma & C.Varshneya Antinociceptive activity of methanolic extract of seabuckthorn pulp in male wistar rats (poster presentation)in 3 rd Biennial National conference of Indian academy of veterinary nutrition and animal welfare held at CSKHPKV on Nov 4-5, EXTENSION a) Training/Clinical Camps and Exhibitions: Nil b) Extension Publication- Nil 6. Participation in workshop/ Conferences, Trainings etc. S. Date/Venue Title Participants Nov., 2015, CSKHPKV,Palampur 3 rd Biennial National Conference of IAVNAW. Dr.Dinesh sharma 2 DGCNCOVAS palampur May DGCNCOVAS palampur April Seminar on Agriculture research and technical terminology organized by commission for scientific and technical terminology,mhrd,goi Training programme on Zero budget farming Dr.Dinesh sharma Dr.Dinesh sharma 7. Name of faculty members who has brought laurels to the University in the form of Awards and Honors Dr. Dinesh Sharma recieved Best Poster award (II nd ) in 3 rd Biennial National conference of Indian academy of veterinary nutrition and animal welfare held at CSKHPKV on Nov 4-5,

47 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION The department of Veterinary Pathology came into being as independent Department, in July 1991, as one of the constituent departments of the Dr. G. C. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Prior to this it was one of the components of the then Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology established in July 1986 with the formation of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, HPKV, Palampur. Pathology is one of the core disciplines in the Veterinary Medical Profession. With the start of M. V. Sc from academic year it attained the status of Post Graduate Department. Besides undergraduate B.V.Sc & A.H. courses, as per VCI regulation, department have been offering Post Graduate courses to M.V.Sc & Ph. D. students. A significant time of the faculty and supporting staff is contributed towards Post-mortem and disease investigation services rendered by the Department in addition to the teaching, Research & Extension-cum-consultancy activities. The Department is having an International Continuing Education Project in the form of INDEPENDENT STUDY CENTRE (ISC) of Charles Louis Davis DVM Foundation of USA since July The Foundation is a donative publicly supported charity of USA for the International Advancement of Education in Veterinary and Comparative Pathology. The foundation has designated Prof. Vipan K. Gupta as its Director/Principal Investigator of the Independent Study Centre and made him its Officer Representative in India. ISC have been stocked with 208 titles (DVD/CD) on pathology of diverse species of Animals for viewing by students & faculty besides authorized visitor. 2.TEACHING Undergraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1 VPP-211 General Veterinary Pathology 1+1 Dr R D Patil, Dr V K Gupta 2 VPP-311 Special Veterinary Pathology 2+1 Dr R K Asrani, Dr R D Patil Dr V K Gupta 3 VMD-512 Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, 1+1 Dr V K Gupta Management, Nutrition and Health care 4 VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding, Management, 1+1 Dr RK Asrani Nutrition and Health care 5 VLD-411 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry & 0+1 Dr R D Patil Laboratory Diagnosis-I 6 Study circle Diagnostic Study Circle NC Dr R K Asrani 7 Tracking Fish diseases NC Dr R D Patil Programme 8 VPT-411 Veterinary Chemotherapy 2+0 Dr R D Patil 9 Entrepreneurial Training Fish Production NC Dr R D Patil 10 NCC NCC NC Dr R D Patil 2 nd Semester 1 VPP-221 Systemic Veterinary Pathology 2+1 Dr R K Asrani, Dr R D Patil 39

48 Dr V K Gupta 2 VPP-321 Avian Pathology 1+1 Dr V K Gupta, Dr R D Patil 3 VPP-322 Aquatic Animal Diseases, Health 1+1 Dr R D Patil care and Management 4 VLD-421 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry & 0+1 Dr R D Patil Laboratory Diagnosis-II 5 Study circle Diagnostic Study Circle NC Dr R K Asrani 6 Tracking Fish diseases NC Dr R D Patil Programme 7 NCC NCC NC Dr R D Patil Postgraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1 VPP-601 General Pathology 2+1 Dr R D Patil, Dr V K Gupta 2 VPP-602 Techniques in Pathology 1+1 Dr R D Patil, Dr R K Asrani Dr V K Gupta 3 VPP-603 Animal Oncology 1+1 Dr V K Gupta, Dr R K Asrani Dr R D Patil 4 VPP-605 Necropsy Procedures and 0+1 Dr R K Asrani, Dr V K Gupta Interpretations-I 5 VPP-608 Pathology of Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals 40 Dr R D Patil 2+1 Dr R K Asrani, Dr R D Patil 6 VPP-699 Master s Research 1-18 Dr V K Gupta, Dr R K Asrani Dr R D Patil M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1 VPP-602 Techniques in Pathology 1+1 Dr R K Asrani, Dr R D Patil Dr V K Gupta 2 VPP-604 Clinical Pathology 1+2 Dr R D Patil, Dr V K Gupta Dr R K Asrani 3 VPP-606 Necropsy Procedures and Interpretations-II 0+1 Dr V K Gupta, Dr R D Patil Dr R K Asrani 4 VPP-607 Systemic Pathology 2+1 Dr R K Asrani, Dr R D Patil 5 VPP-610 Avian Pathology 2+1 Dr V K Gupta, Dr R K Asrani 6 VPP-612 Veterolegal Pathology 1+0 Dr R D Patil 7 VPP-691 Master s Seminar 1+0 Dr V K Gupta 8 VPP-699 Master s Research 1-18 Dr V K Gupta, Dr R K Asrani Dr R D Patil Continuing Education in Veterinary Pathology (Teaching Project) Project PI Funding Purpose Period International Continuing Education project as Independent Study Centre (ISC) of CL Davis DVM Foundation Dr V K Gupta as PI /Director Funded by CL Davis DVM Foundation USA By Providing free of cost educational material in the form of copyrighted DVD/CDs each costing approx. US$100 ISC stocked with 208 DVD/CD containing educational Material on diseases of diverse species of Animals world over for viewing by students, faculty and authorized visitors. Since June 2006 (a continuing project)

49 Educational/Sports Tour: Dr V K Gupta, as Faculty Incharge, took the UG & PG students of COVAS to Mountaineering & Tracking trip to Thomsar Pass (4750 meters from MSL) from 1/10/2015 to 4/10/2015 Dr. R D Patil as a course In-charge (VPP-322), organized and conducted one-day educational tour for 42 (17 boys & 25 girls) 3 rd Year B.V.Sc. & A.H students at Govt. Trout Breeding Farm, Patlikuhal, District- Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) on Dr. R D Patil as a Team Manager, accompanied the Volleyball (men) Team of 12 students of CSKHPKV for the North Zone Inter University Volleyball Tournament held at Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi from 15 th to 20 th October, RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research Ongoing Masters Programme: S. No Name of the student Admission Major advisor 1. Nitika Thakur V Dr. R. D. Patil 2. Shalini Thakur V Dr. R. K. Asrani 3. Stephanie S. Pradhan V Dr. V. K. Gupta 4. Vishal Thakur V Dr. V. K. Gupta Title of Research Problem Studies on the effect of Cannabis sativa against Datura stramonium-induced toxicity in rats Studies on the effects of plant based extract against Escherichia coli infection in broilers Pathology of respiratory diseases in bovine calves Pathology of gastrointestinal affections in bovine calves Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements of thesis completed S. Title of Research Salient Research Achievements Problem 1 Effect of combination of plants based extract The effects of combination of plants based aqueous extract (0-20 ml/liter of drinking water) were studied on various parameters such against fowl typhoid in as growth, mortality, clinical signs, serum biochemicals, quail thesis submitted by Ankit Karol pathological and scanning electron microscopic changes in Japanese quail during experimental Salmonella Gallinarum infection. The leaf extract at the rate of 15 ml/lit was found to be beneficial and having hepatoprotective activity against salmonellosis. b. Research Projects in Progress: Three S. Title of Project P I 1 Live stock, Poultry, Fish & Wild Life Disease Investigation- A Departmental Project 2 All India Network Program on Neonatal Mortality in farm animals (AINP-NM-Cattle) 3 Outreach Program on Ethno Veterinary Medicine Dr V K Gupta Dr V K Gupta Dr R K Asrani Funding Agency Department funded ICAR ICAR Budget Year of Duration Start Nil 1991 Continuous 94 Lacs 2013 (Impleme nted on ) Lacs 41

50 c. Summary of research finding during the year 1. Live stock, Poultry, Fish & Wild Life Disease Investigation- A Departmental Project: Necropsy Investigations: During the year a total 5185 necropsies were investigated including 56 cattle, 1 horse, 14 goats, 2 sheep, 2 dogs, 4 rabbits, 3 fish, 5034 poultry, 66 laboratory animals (rats/mice) and 3 wild animals. Some of the important disease conditions recorded in different species of animals are: Cattle: Foot and Mouth disease, Haemonchosis, Tuberculosis, Verminous pneumonia, Acute/Chronic catarrhal enteritis, Pulmonary edema, Malnutrition due to hypoproteinaemia, Parasitic enteritis, Fibrino-purulent pneumonia, Abomasitis, Pneumoenteritis, Splenic rupture, Ascites, Hyadatidosis, Amphistomiasis, Chronic interstitial pneumonia etc. Horse: Intestinal obstruction due toenterolithiasis. Sheep and Goats: Pulmonary edema, Catarrhal enteritis, Tapeworm infection, Pneumo-enteritis, Asphyxia, Gastroenteritis, Purulent Pneumonia, Hypoproteinemia etc. Canine: Ascariasis and Haemorrhagic enteritis. Rabbit: Pasteurellosis, catarrhal enteritis etc. Fish: Haemorrhagic oophoritis and Gill necrosis. Poultry: Infectious Bursal disease, Newcastle disease,marek s disease,ascariasis, Omphalitis, Necrotic enteritis, Egg peritonitis, Coligranuloma, Coccidiosis (Cecal and/or intestinal), Parasitic/haemorrhagic enteritis, Aspergillosis, Air-sacculitis, Salmonellosis, Lymphoid leucosis, Catarrhal enteritis, Colisepticemia, Nephropathy, Visceral gout, cannibalism (vent pecking), Ascites, Peritonitis, Liver rupture, E. coli Salpingitis, Necrotic typhlitis, Granulomatous pneumonia, Cold stress, Megacolon etc. Wild animals: Proliferative prostitis with external wound injury in a monkey and Pneumopathy with intestinal obstruction in a leopard and sepsis due to falling injury in a sambhar. Biopsy, autopsy and clinico-pathological investigation: besides attending to livestock disease out breaks, the clinico-pathological examination of autopsy, biopsy and clinical samples including blood, urine, and aspiration fluid were also investigated. A total of 07 autopsy, 30 biopsy and 16 clinical samples received in the department were subjected to histopathological/cytological investigations during the current year and the findings were conveyed to the quarter concerned. Disease outbreaks in the field: 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 and biopsy samples. The following outbreaks were attended by the faculty of the department: Dr. R D Patil investigated a disease outbreak of severe endoparasitism among the affected sheep/goats from Bir areas, Distt. Kangra brought in the Clinics of DGCN COVAS, Palampur on and the immediate treatment measures were suggested for the affected population. Dr. R D Patil attended a disease outbreak of Haemorrhagic septicaemia due to Pasteurella multocida capsular type B:2 among the buffaloes in Village Challah, Tehsil Palampur, Distt. Kangra on Accordingly, the treatment and control measures were suggested on the spot. Dr.VK Gupta attended an outbreak of disease among backyard poultry brought from Lohardi Veterinary Hospital Area (Th: Multan, Kangra) to the department on 27/6/2016. The mortality 42

51 among birds across all age groups revealed to be due to Ranikhet (NCD) disease and the disease was confirmed through Poultry disease diagnostic laboratory of Venketeshwara Hatcheries. 2. All India Network Program on Neonatal Mortality in farm animals (AINP-NM-Cattle) Epidemiological information for the last four years collected and analyzed from two organized farms and individual farmers revealed that: o Farm A: The proportion of mortality up to neonatal age was 15.4%, 1 to 3 months was 10.7% and above 3 months was 73.9%. o Farm-B: The proportion of mortality up to neonatal age was 9.3%, 1 to 3 months was 18.8% and above 3 months was 71.9%. o The 82 farmers visited from districts of Bilaspur and Kangra (HP) revealed that they are maintaining only female claves where ecto and endo parasites remained the main cause of morbidity. Necropsy investigation were carried out on 36 bovine claves Necropsy investigations of claves revealed enteritis mainly associated with E. coli, bronchopneumonia associated with Streptococcus sp, Staphyloccocus sp besides histopthological observations suggesting BovRSV/ BovPI-3 virus involvement. The investigation on samples drawn from live animals (205) including clinical cases (77) revealed involvement of E coli and Rota virus in cases of diarrhea and Streptococcus sp, Staphyloccocus sp in respiratory affections. Antibiogram of samples drawn from clinical cases and necropsy revealed cloxacillin as the most resistant drug while Amoxycillin, Ciprofloxacillin and Gentamycin were most sensitive drugs. 2. Outreach Program on Ethno Veterinary Medicine Field surveys were conducted under Outreach Program on Ethno Veterinary Medicinein different places of Chamba district and information pertaining to ethnomedicinal plants was collected from local people and traditional healers.forty plants were documented and their specimens were submitted to CSIR, IHBT, Palampur for identification. A serotype of E. coli (O119) was isolated from outbreak in local poultry farm which was confirmed from its serotyping from CRI, Kasauli (H.P.). Plant extracts prepared in various solvents were screened for their antimicrobial activities. Extracts of the plant samples were prepared in hexane, chloroform, ethanol, methanol and water (concentration 100 mg/ml DMSO). The antibacterial activity of these extracts was determined against E. coli (O119), Salmonella Gallinarum and Salmonella typhimurium by disc diffusion method. Methanolic extract as well as essential oil of Artemisiasp. showed promising antimicrobial activities against E. coli (O119), S. Gallinarum and S. typhimurium. Preliminary phytochemical screening of methanolic extract of Artemisia sp. was done. Methanolic extract of Artemisiasp. were found to be rich in various phytoconstituents such as glycosides, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, anthraquinones and sterols. Quantitative analysis of phytochemicals viz., total phenols and total flavanols in methanolic extract of Artemisia sp. was also done.total phenol content value for methanolic extract of Artemisia sp. was mg gallic acid equivalents/g extract. Total flavanol content value for methanolic extract of Artemisia sp. was 2.96 mg rutin equivalents/g extract. 43

52 The methanolic extract of Artemisia sp. was subjected to column chromatography for isolation of bioactive compounds and their identification was done further by thin layer chromatography. Column chromatography was done on activated silica gel (mesh ). Initially the column was eluted with hexane followed by binary mixture of solvents of increasing polarity in the order Hexane : Ethyl acetate (75:25), Hexane : Ethyl acetate (50:50), Hexane : Ethyl acetate (25:75), Hexane : Ethyl acetate (0:100), Ethyl acetate : Methanol (75:25), Ethyl acetate : Methanol (50:50), Ethyl acetate : Methanol (25:75), Ethyl acetate : Methanol (0:100). Total 44 fractions were eluted with eluate volume 20 ml each. The fractions were pooled together on the basis of similarities in their color. The fractions were checked by thin layer chromatography for the identification of bioactive compounds by comparing with authentic standards. Some of the fractions were positive for quercetin (RF = 0.14), catechol (RF = 0.81), rutin, (RF = 0.78), p-coumaric acid (RF = 0.69) and chlorogenic acid (Rf = 0.83). The fractions were also subjected to the determination of in vitro antibacterial activities against E. coli (O119). Fraction No(s) , 17, 18-20, 21-25, 27-29, 30-31, 32-33, 36-37, and showed positive results. D. Scientific Publications and Presentations i).publications 1. Katoch S, Sharma M, Verma LK, Asrani RK, Kumar S, Chahota R and Verma S (2015).Experimental study of pathogenicity in rabbits following intranasal exposure to Pasteurella multocida capsular type B. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 153(2-3): Patial V, Asrani, RK, Patil RD, Kumar N and Sharma R (2015). Protective effect of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) leaves on ochratoxin-a induced hepatic injury in Japanese quail. Veterinary Research International, 3(4): Sharma DK, Chauhan S, Patil RD and Varshneya C (2016). Antiulcer and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) pulp in rats. Indian Veterinary Journal, 93(04): Thakur M, Asrani RK, Thakur S, Sharma PK, Patil RD, Lal B and Parkash O (2016). Observations on traditional usage of ethnomedicinal plants in humans and animals of Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh in North-Western Himalaya, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 191: V K Gupta (2015) An Update on Forensic Veterinary Pathology Souvenir cum Lead papers, P of Veterinary Pathology Congress-2015 held at Veterinary College, Gannavaram (AP) from Dec 3-5, Bhat MA, Varshneya C, Patil RD, Bhardwaj P and Sharma D (2015). Target organ toxicity by nanoparticles- A Short Review. American Journal of Pharmtech Research, 5(5): ii).presentations 1. Lead paper presented by Dr V K Gupta on An Update on Forensic Veterinary Pathology during Veterinary Pathology Congress-2015 (XXXII Annual Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists and 6 th Annual Meeting of Indian College of Veterinary Pathologists, held at NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram (AP). 2. Invited lecture delivered by Dr R K Asrani on the topic, Current trends on Ethno-veterinary Medicine during one day South Zonal Seminar on Contemporary Veterinary Issues in Himachal Pradesh organized by Himachal Pradesh State Veterinary Council at Dr. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (HP) on Thakur M, Asrani RK, Sharma PK, Patil RD, Lal B and Parkash O (2016). Research paper entitled Traditional Usage of Ethno-Medicinal Plants of Kangra and Chamba Districts of Himachal Pradesh, India presented (PP-A28) in the 3 rd International Congress of Society for Ethno-Pharmacology (SFEC) held at Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 19-21February, Abstracts 44

53 of the SFEC-2016, Journal of Ravishankar University:Part-B (Science), Special Issue Vol 29(1): Parimoo HA, Sharma R and Patil RD (2016). Comparative hepatoprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba, Berberis lyceum, Tinospora cordifolia and Hippophae salicifolia against Lantadenesinduced sub-acute toxicity in Guinea pigs. IBID. Journal of Ravishankar University:Part-B (Science), Special Issue Vol 29(1): Sharma A, Patil RD and Katoch S (2016). An investigation of an unusual outbreak of haemorrhagic septicaemia in buffaloes of Palam valley of Himachal Pradesh. 34 th Annual Convention of ISVM and National Symposium (ISVM 2016) organized by Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, Ludhiana (Punjab) from February 17-19, Compendium of Abstracts, 1.O.34, pp Kumar R, Sharma R, Patil RD, Mal G, Kumar P, Singh B and Kumar A (2015). Toxicopathological effects of sub-chronic exposure to lantadenes of L. camara in guinea pigs. 32 nd Annual Conference of IAVP and National Symposium on Challenges and Advances in Disease Diagnosis of Livestock, Poultry and Fish: Redefining the role of Veterinary Pathologists held at NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, A.P. from Dec 3-5, 2015 pp Kumar R, Sharma R, Patil RD and Patial V (2015). Effect of orally administered sub-chronic toxic dose of lantadenes on haematological parameters in guinea pigs. Ibid. pp Sharma R, Kumar R, Mal, G, Patil RD, Kumar, P and Singh B (2016). Profiling of lantadenes of L. camara weed from different districts of Himachal Pradesh and its correlation with lantana toxicity in grazing animals. International Conference on Science: Emerging Scenario and Future Challenges held from June 11-12, 2016 at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. pp 75. iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin 1. Asrani RK, Patial V and Thakur M Ochratoxin A: Possible mechanisms of toxicity. In: Ochratoxins: Biosynthesis, detection and toxicity, (Ed), Daniel Porter, Nova Publishers, Inc NY, USA, pp EXTENSION a. Extension Publication: Nil b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: Prof V K Gupta, participated in Door-Darshan Shimla Live Telecast program on Animal health problems and their control on 27/11/ PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES, TRAININGSETC. a) Trainings: S. Date Title Name of Participants 1. October 12-15, th International OECD Training Course for GLP Inspectors, organized & sponsored by OECD and NGCMA, Dept. of Science & Technology Govt. of India, held at Hyderabad Dr V K Gupta b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants 1. Dec 3-5, Veterinary Pathology Congress-2015 (XXXII Annual Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists and 6 th Annual Meeting of Indian College Dr V K Gupta 45

54 2. October 13-14, Novemb er 4-5, Februar y 19-21, April 27-30, May 01, May 19-20, of Veterinary Pathologists, held at NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram (AP). And presented an invited lead paper on An Update on Forensic Veterinary Pathology Two days workshop cum brainstorming session on Current Status and Future Prospectus of Animal Production System in North Western Himalayan Region organized by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station, Palampur (HP). 3 rd Biennial National Conference of Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare (IAVNAW) organized by Department of Animal Nutrition, Dr. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (HP) in collaboration with IGFRI, Centre and IVRI - Regional Station, Palmapur. 3 rd International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology (SFEC) on the theme of Ethnopharmacology and Evaluation of Medicinal Plants - Global Perspectives organized under the joint auspices National Center for Natural Resources, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh and India Society for Ethno-pharmacology, Kolkata, India at Raipur, Chhattisgarh (CG). Four days workshop on Zero Budget Farming organized by CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (HP). One day South Zonal Seminar on Contemporary Veterinary Issues in Himachal Pradesh organized by Himachal Pradesh State Veterinary Council at Dr. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (HP). Two days seminar on Agricultural Research and Technical Terminology organized by Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education), Government of India at Dr. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (HP). Dr. R. D. Patil Dr. R. D. Patil Dr. R. D. Patil Dr. V. K. Gupta Dr. R. K. Asrani Dr. R. D. Patil Dr. V. K. Gupta Dr. R. K. Asrani Dr. R. D. Patil Dr. R. D. Patil 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED Trainings: Dr. R D Patil provided training on Common laboratory procedures related to blood examination in ailing animals during the training programme (Period: 12 to 28, January 2016) to 36 Constables of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Palampur at 2-5 PM on 21/01/

55 7. HONOURS AND AWARDS 1. Prof V K Gupta was upgraded to Fellow Inspector in April 2016, by NGCMA, Govt. of India, for inspection leading to Certification of Test Facilities for safety studies for GLP compliance. 2. Prof V K Gupta was Chairman of Examination Committee of Indian College of Veterinary pathologists (ICVP) for the conduct of National Level Board Certification examination for Veterinary Pathologists in India leading to Diplomate of ICVP ( ) 3. Prof V K Gupta got Scientist Award-2015 by Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology- for publication of best research article entitled Emerging capripox virus disease out outbreaks in Himachal Pradesh, a Nothen state of India. 8. MISCELLANEOUS Dr. R. K. Asrani worked as Co-Coordinator, Veterinary Pharmacist examinations and a Member of Committee for critical review of the draft on Veterinary Pharmacist s Syllabus and Examination System. Dr. R D Patil as a NCC caretaker successfully organized and celebrated 2 nd International Day of Yoga at Dr. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences playground, CSK HPKV, Palampur as a Central Yoga Training Venue designated by Officer Commanding, 5HP (I) COY NCC Unit, Dharamsala on 21 st June, VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH & EPIDEMIOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION The department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology was established as an independent department in the year Consequent upon the implementation of Veterinary Council of India (VCI) Regulation, 1993 (minimum standards of veterinary education curriculum) the department was renamed as the department of Veterinary Public Health in Following the implementation of revised (VCI) regulation 2008, Veterinary Epidemiology was merged with the department and the discipline has been named as Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology. The department attained the status of post graduate department in 2007 with the start of M.V.Sc. programme. This department has facilities for the microbiological evaluation of foods of animal origin, drinking water and studies of some important zoonotic diseases. The facilities for detection of common adulterants in milk and milk products have also been created. The department is also working on various aspects of organic farming and quality control of organic produce from public health point of view. The department has prepared e-learning study materials on Veterinary Epidemiology & Zoonoses. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. VPE-311 Milk and Meat Hygiene, Food Safety and Public Health 2+1 Dr.A.K.Panda, Dr. S.D.Thakur Dr.S.K.Khurana 2. VPE-511 Environment and Environmental Hygiene 2+1 Dr.A.K.Panda, Dr. S.D.Thakur Dr.S.K.Khurana 2 nd Semester 1. VPE-321 Veterinary Epidemiology and Zoonoses 2+1 Dr. S.D. Thakur, Dr. S.K.Khurana and Dr. A.K.Panda 47

56 2. LPM-361 Livestock Production and 2+1 Dr. S.D. Thakur, Dr. A.K.Panda Management 3. AMT-121 Animal Dairy Science 1+1 Dr. S.K.Khurana, Dr. P.Dhar Postgraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VPH-699 Master s Research 18 Dr. S.K.Khurana M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VPH-699 Master s Research 02 Dr. S.K.Khurana 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research Ongoing Masters Programme: S. Name of the Admission student Major advisor Title of Research Problem 1. Ishan Kashyap V Dr. S.K.Khurana Detection of Buffalo species in meat and meat products employing serological and DNA based techniques. Ongoing Doctoral Programme: Nil Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements: Nil b. Research Projects in Progress: S. Title of Project PI Funding Agency 1. AICRP-Goat Improvement Co-PI ICAR (Gaddi Field Unit) Deptt. Dr. A.K.Panda Of LPM Dr. S.D.Thakur Budget lac for the year Year Duration of start 2009 Extended till date c. Summary of research finding during the year Departmental research was mainly carried on quality assessment of air, water and food of animals origins collected from different markets and households of Palampur and nearby areas. The following salient findings were observed. 1. Microbiological assessment of 60 water samples from different sources of water in and around Palampur. A total of 31 (51.66%) tested water samples were found potable. 2. Microbiological assessment of 28 air samples from different areas in and around Palampur. A total of 15 (53.57%) tested air samples were contaminated. 3. Microbial quality assessment of 28 milk and milk products were assessed from market and other samples in and around Palampur and 17 (60.71%) were found to be satisfactory. In 8 (28.57%) samples coliforms were detected. 4. Microbiological assessment and isolation of food pathogens from 22 raw milk, 8 raw chicken, 8 raw chevon and 6 cooked meat samples. The isolated microorganisms included Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. from raw milk and meat samples and only Staphylococcus spp. from cooked meat samples. 48

57 5. A total of 40 fecal samples of stray animals 18 bovine, 12 dog, 4 equine and 6 ovine were processed for parasitic contamination of the environment and of zoonotic importance and only one sample of Ovine and Equine were found with parasitic eggs animal food products and 4 cervical samples were analysed for microbiological contamination. d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications i. Kumari Richa, Punam, Panda, A.K. and Atul (2015) Agnihotra Effect on Microbial Contamination of Air, The Bioscan 10 (2): p ii. Shalmali, A. K. Panda, R. Chahota (2012) Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in occupationally exposed human beings of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 44(2): iii. Ahmadi SA, Panda AK, Shalmali, Kumar Y, Brahmne HG Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. in ready-to-eat meat and meat products in Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 44(2):71-7. iv. Lakhanpal Priyanka, Panda AK, Thakur SD Low prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in ready to eat foods of animal origin from various tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh, Indian Journal of Communicable Diseases (accepted) v. Chahota R, Dattal Anjali, Thakur SD, Kumar Sandeep and Sharma Mandeep Isolation of Brucella melitensis from a human case of chronic additive polyarthritis. Ind. J. Med. Microbiol 33(3): vi. Chahota R, Thakur SD, Sharma Mandeep and Mittra S Detection of a flea borne rickettsial spp. in western Himalaya region of India. Ind. J. Med. Microbiol. 33 (3): vii. Thakur SD, Panda AK Antimicrobial resistance: Role of animal husbandry and strategies to control. J. Biosci. (Submitted). viii. Lakhanpal Priyanka, Panda AK, Chahota Rajesh, Gupta Atul, Choudhary Shivani, Thakur SD Prevalence of vancomycin and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ready-to-eat foods of animal origin from various tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India Sec. B: Bio Sci (Submitted). ix. Katoch S, Thakur SD, Sankhyan Varun, Sharma KS Growth performance of broiler chicken fed varied density nutrient diets supplemented with direct fed microbial. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India Sec. B: Bio Sci (Submitted). x. Anjali Kumari, BG Mane, Devesh Thakur and SK Khurana Effect of Incorporation of Lungru (Diplazium enculentum) on physio-chemical, microbiological and sensory quality of chickens patties. Journal of Meat Science and Technology: 3(2) xi. Himani Dhanze, S.K. Khurana, B.G. Mane and Brijesh Bhardwaj Microbiological quality of raw chicken meat treated with aqueous extract of Murraya koenigii leaves during storage Paper Accepted for publication in Indian Journal of Poultry Science. xii. Mane BG, Khurana SK., Shivani Chaudhary, Dhanze Himani, Effect of Natural Antimicrobials on foodborne Pathogens and Shelflife: A review Bioscience, Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 1: xiii. Shivani Chaudhary, Khurana SK. and Mane BG, Escherichia coli: Animal Foods and Public Health: Review Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Biotechnology, 1: ii). Presentations 1. Panda, A. K. and Thakur S.D. (2015) Livestock diseases: Its Public Health Significance in North Western Himalayas in the workshop cum brain storming session on Current Status and Future Prospects of Animal Production System in North Western Himalayan Region by 49

58 ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute Regional Station, Palampur , on 13-14th October AK Panda and S.D. Thakur. (2015) Rabies: Gaps in Prevalence and Reporting In the International Conference in Tropical Medicine, 10-12th December,2015, Centre for Research In Tropical Medicine (CRTM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 3. Panda, A.K Prevalence and control of zoonotic diseases in livestock and poultry presented in the one day seminar on Control and Management of various livestock and poultry diseases in the state of Himachal Pradesh organized by Deputy Director Animal Health/Breeding, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kangra at Dharamsala on for training of the field Veterinarians. 4. Panda, A.K on Management of Zoonotic Infections & Diseases of Veterinary Public health Importance for Livestock farmers and public at large at Kisan Mela organized by the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station at Palampur, H.P. in collaboration with KVK, Bara, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Deptt. of Animal Husbandry,Govt. of H.P. iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin 1. Panda, A. K. and Thakur S.D. (2015) Livestock diseases: Its Public Health Significance in North Western Himalayas has been Published in the book/souvenir Current Status and Future Prospects of Animal Production System in North Western Himalayan Region by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute Regional Station, Palampur , H.P. Chapter 16, pp , Vaid RK, Thakur SD, Anand T Q-fever. In: Pet Animal Zoonoses (submitted as book chapter) 3. S.K. Khurana Biosecurity and Disease Control Including Treatment and Immunization of Animals in Emergencies Training Module on Management of Animals in Emergencies Published by World Animal Protection India, EXTENSION a. Extension Publication-Nil b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: Nil 5.PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: S. Date Title Name of Participants July, Short course on Advanced Diagnostic Approach for Food Borne Contamination of Livestock Products with Special Emphasis on Zoonotic Diseases organized Indian Council of Agriculture Research-National Research Centre on Yak, Dr.S.D.Thakur 2 23rd July, th February, 2016 Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, Conducted a visit of Technical and Field Assistants of CSKHPKV to the department of Veterinary Public Health for practical demonstration to the participants and a visit to the Parasitology laboratory under 31 days Training Programme on Animal Husbandry and Agriculture conducted by Directorate of Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur 1-31st July International School on One Health: A Team Science Approach for the Protection of Animal, Human and Environmental Health organized at Guru Angad Dev 50 Dr. A.K.Panda Dr. S.D. Thakur

59 th April, th June,2016 Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, from February 9 to February 15, 2016, in collaboration with University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. Zero Budget Natural Farming Training cum Workshop held on 27/04/2016 to 30/04/2016 at CSK HPKV Palampur Delivered a lecture on Infectious and zoonotic diseases of animals and their control to farmers/livestock farmers under Five days Training Programme on Dairy Farming for the farmers of Solan Distt. Sponsored by Project Director, ATMA, Solan Dr. A.K.Panda Dr. SK Khurana Dr. A.K.Panda b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants th Seminar on Current Status and Future Prospects of Animal Dr. A.K.Panda Oct Production System in North Western Himalayan Region at ICAR- Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station at Palampur, H.P. on 13-14th October th Dec Participated in Kisan Mela organized by the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station at Palampur, H.P. in collaboration with KVK, Bara, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Deptt. of Animal Husbandry,Govt. of H.P. and ATMA, Hamirpur, H.P. Dr. A.K.Panda 3 20 th Feb st May, 2016 on 4th December One day seminar on Control and Management of various livestock and poultry diseases in the state of Himachal Pradesh organized by Deputy Director Animal Health/Breeding, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kangra at Dharamsala on for training of the field Veterinarians. South Zonal Seminar on Contemporary Veterinary Issues in Himachal Pradesh on 01/05/2016 organized by Himachal Veterinary Council 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED- Nil 51 Dr. A.K.Panda Dr. S.K.Khurana 7. HONOURS AND AWARDS 1. Dr. A.K.Panda nominated by the CPCSEA, Animal Welfare Division, Ministry of Environment and Forest for Govt. of India as nominee for CPCSEA activities in Himachal Pradesh. 2. Dr. S.K.Khurana acted as Member Technical Editorial Board Poultry Line and Editorial Board Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases. 8. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Dr. A.K.Panda, Editor in Souvenir published for brain storming workshop held on Current status and future prospects of Animal Production System in North West Himalayan Region held on 13-14th October 2015 Organized by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute Regional Station, Palampur (HP) 2. Dr. A.K.Panda, Editor in Souvenir cum abstract published for 3rd Biennial National Conference held on Interventions in Livestock Production-cum Health and crop Mixed

60 farming for Nutritional Security on 4th -5th November, 2015 organized by Department of Animal Nutrition, DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV in collaboration with IGFRI, Centre and IVRI Station, Palampur (HP). DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Livestock Production Management is one of the key departments of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences responsible for UG teaching of maximum credit hours. Besides, the department is also taking care of UG teaching in College of Agriculture and College of Home Science. Initially, the department was clubbed with the department of Animal Production and later on with the joining of faculty members during 1998, it started functioning as an independent department as per V.C.I. norms. Presently the department is manned by two faculty members and one field staff only. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: Sr. Course Title of Course Credit hrs. First Semester 1. LPM-111 Livestock Production and Management -I (General Principles and Ruminants) Course Instructor 3+1 Drs. Saroj Bala, P.K. Dogra, and Aneesh Thakur. 2. LPM-211 Avian Production and Management 1+1 Drs. Prasenjit Dhar and Saroj Bala. 3. Study Circle Production system NC Dr. P.K. Dogra 4. AMT-232 Poultry (COHS) 0+1 Dr. P. Dhar 5. AMT-233 Fisheries (COHS) 0+1 Dr. S. Mitra Second Semester 1. LPM 121 Fodder Production and Grassland 1+1 Drs. Naveen Kumar & Management GD Sharma 2. LPM 122 Livestock Production and Management II (Monogastric and Loboratory Animals) 1+1 Drs. Saroj Bala & P.K. Dogra 3. LPM-221 Commercial Poultry Production & 1+1 Drs. P.Dhar & Saroj Hatchery Management Bala 4. LPM-222 Livestock Production and Management III (Regional Interest) 1+1 Drs. Saroj Bala & P. Dhar 5. AMT-121 Dairy and Animal Science (COHS) 1+1 Drs. Sanjay Khurana & P. Dhar 6. LPM-361 Livestock Production and Management (COA) 2+1 Drs. Sidharth Thakur & A.K. Panda 7. StudyCircle Production System NC Dr. P.K. Dogra b. Research Projects in Progress S. Title of the Project PI/Co-PI Funding N. Source 1. AICRP on goat improvement Dr. P. K. AICRP (Gaddi Field Unit) Dogra as PI (ICAR) Budget (Lacs) Year of Start Duration Continue d 52

61 2. Empowering rural women of Himachal Pradesh: sustainable dairy entrepreneurship. Completed in June Ultrasonography and radioimmunoassay assisted endocrine modulation of ovarian follicular dynamics for augmentation of pregnancy rate in cows. Completed in March Propagation of AI in goats of Himachal Pradesh. 5. Studies on the use of Apple Pomace as livestock feed ingredient. Dr. P. K. Dogra as Co- PI Dr. P. K. Dogra as Co- PI Dr. P. K. Dogra as Co- PI Dr. P.K Dogra as Co-PI DST, New Delhi BARC, Mumbai Min. of Agri. GOI RKVY, HP Gov lac lac lac years years years 25.5 lac years c. Summary of research finding during the year AICRP on Goat Improvement AICRP on Goat Improvement During the period under report four field units comprising of 1164 goats including 760 breedable does belonging to four different migratory routes were monitored. All the animals were identified by ear tagging. A total of 570young kids were added in selected flocks by way of birth, 130 animals of different age groups died and 481 animals pertaining to different age groups were sold by the owners. After final selection, a total of 26 bucks were finally distributed to 26 different farmers as a breeding input. The overall population growth was observed to be %. The overall mortality incidence was found to be 7.49%. The incidence of twin birth recorded was 20.25%, abortion rate and kidding percent d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications 1.Bangthai Ajit, Sood Pankaj, Singh Madhumeet, Kumar Ravinder, Dogra P.K., Nanda Trilok, Sharma Ravindra, Vishwaradhya T.M., Kumar Pankaj and Kumar Parvesh (2015). Response and quantification of certain milk attributes following artificial induction of lactation in Jersey crossbred cows of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 41 (1): Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y.P., Katoch S. and Dogra P.K. (2015). Factors affecting fertility, hatchability and chick survivability in poultry germplasm under sub temperate conditions. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 41 (1): Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P K (2016). Capacity building: an effective tool for augmenting poultry production in Himachal Pradesh. J. Krishi Vigyan 4(2): Sankhyan Varun, Thakur YP, Thakur Rakesh, Dogra P.K. and Katoch Sanjit (2015). Of crossbreeding indigenous chicken with improved germplasm for performance assessment and adaptability under village farming system in Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Paper presented in the International Conference on Potential for poultry production in developing countries. Organized by WSPA, held at Belak Antalya, Turkey, Oct , 2015.In proceedings pp Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Y.P. (2015). Migratory pastoralism: mainstay of hill livestock farming, constraints and future prospects. Lead paper presented in the 3 rd biennial national conference on Interventions in livestock production cum- health and crop 53

62 mixed farming for nutritional security. November 4-5, Organised by Department of Animal Nutrition, COVAS, CSKHPKV at Palampur. Pp Singh Geetanjali, Bhardwaj Bishrutee and Dogra P.K. (2015). Role of nutrition in preventing bovine sub-clinical mastitis. Abstract presented in the 3 rd biennial national conference on Interventions in livestock production cum- health and crop mixed farming for nutritional security. November 4-5, Organised by Department of Animal Nutrition, COVAS, CSKHPKV at Palampur. Pp Sood Pankaj, Sarma H.D., Dogra P.K., Kadwal R. and Sachdev S.S. (2016). Factors affecting pharmacological induction of estrus in cattle. Abstract presented XV Annual Convention of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (ISVPT) on Nutritional pharmacology and toxicology beyond calories. Jan , 2016 held at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. Abstr. ORP-020. (awarded as best poster). 8.Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Y.P. (2016).Reproductive efficiency of Gaddi goats under transhumance production system. Paper presented in XII Annual Convention of SOCDAB and national seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, held at SKUAST-J, Jammu, Feb , Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y.P., Dogra P.K. and Katoch Sanjit (2106).Biometery of Rampur bushair sheep based on principal component analysisof various bod measurements. Paper presented in XII Annual Convention of SOCDAB and national seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, held at SKUAST-J, Jammu, Feb , (awarded second best poster). 10. Thakur Y.P., Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P.K. (2106).Production potential of native chicken (Gallus domesticus) population of Himachal Pradeshfor various growth, egg production, mortality and fertility traits. Paper presented in XII Annual Convention of SOCDAB and national seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, held at SKUAST-J, Jammu, Feb , Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun and Kumar Ravindra (2016). Pravasi charagah paddhati se pasu paalan: pramukh samasyain avam nidan. Lead paper presented in the two days seminar Agriculural Research and Technical Terminology in Hindi. Organised jointly by IGFRI Reg. Station, Palampur, Commission for Scientific and Tecnical terminology Ministry of HRD New Delhi and COVAS, Palampur. May 19-20, 2016 at COVAS Palampur. ii). Presentations: NIL iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin: NIL 4. EXTENSION a. Extension Publication 1. Thakur Rakesh, Dogra Pradeep Kumar, Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Yashpal (2015). Pashu grah banate samay dhyan rakhne yogya batein. Parvatiya Khetibari 35 (2): Thakur Rakesh, Dogra Pradeep Kumar, and Verma Subhash (2015). A1 casein banaam A2 casein wala doodh. Parvatiya Khetibari 35 (3-4): Sankhyan Varun and Dogra Pardeep Kumar (2015). Ghumantu bakri palan avam nasal sudhar karyakram. Extension leaflet under AICRP on Goat Improvement, Department of AGB, COVAS, Palampur. 4. Sharma Ankur and Dogra Pardeep Kumar (2015). Gaddi bakriyon ke vishanu janit pramukh rog va upchar. Extension leaflet under AICRP on Goat Improvement, Department of AGB, COVAS, Palampur. b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: NIL 54

63 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: Nil b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants 1. July 7, 2014 Brain storming session on sheep and goat Dr. P.K. Dogra production in H.P. Held at H.P. Secretariat, Shimla 2. Aug. 23, 2014 Stakeholder s consultative meeting on Standard code of practices for humane and sustainable management of animals at organized commercial dairies in India. Held at NDRI, Karnal Dr. P.K. Dogra 3. Sept , Annual review meet of AICRP on goat Dr. P.K. Dogra improvement, held at Navsari, Gujrat. 4. Nov.11, 2014 QRT of AICRP on goat improvement, held at CIRG, Makhdoom. Dr. P.K. Dogra DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Livestock Products Technology is one of the important Departments of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The Department was created under VCI Act in 1996 but it started independent functioning since 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 Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. LPT-311 Milk & Milk Products 1+1=2 Dr. B. G. Mane Technology 2. LPT-312 Abattoir Practices & Animal By-products Technology 1+1=2 Dr. B. G. Mane 2 nd Semester 1. LPT-321 Meat Science 1+1=2 Dr. B. G. Mane 2. Entrepreneurship Programme Dr. B. G. Mane on Meat Production Processing 3. Entrepreneurship Programme Dr. B. G. Mane on Milk Products 4. Internship Training/Teaching Dr. B. G. Mane Postgraduate Courses: N/A 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research 55

64 Ongoing Masters Programme: N/A d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications Mane BG, Mendiratta SK and Tiwari AK (2016). Duplex PCR Assay for Detection of Beef and Pork in Meat and Meat Products. Journal of Meat Science and Technology, 4(2): Mane BG, Sharma Anurag, Sharma Shikha, Sharma Shalini and Khurana SK (2016). Quality Evaluation of Market Milk Procured from Consumer in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Food Quality and Safety, 2: Mane B.G. and Chatli M.K. (2015). Buffalo Milk: Saviour of Farmers and Consumers for Livelihood and Providing Nutrition. Agricultural Rural Development, 2: Kapil Jadhav, K.S. Sharma, S. Katoch, VK Sharma and B.G. Mane (2015). Probiotics in Broiler Poultry Feeds: A Review. Journal of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, 1: ii). Presentations: Nil iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin: Nil 4. EXTENSION a. Extension Publication: Nil b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: Nil 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: S. Date Title Name of Participants th November, 2015 Attended Training on Processing of milk and milk products at NDRI, Karnal held during 2-7 th November, st September, 2015 Attended 10 days short course on Application of Genomic and Proteomic Technologies in Meat Quality and Food Safety Research at ICAR- National Research Centre on Meat, Hydrabad (Telangana) during 07/09/2015 to 16/09/ b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: Nil 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED: Delivered lecture cum practical training on Testing, handling of Milk and preparation of various milk, meat and eggs products organized by DEE (for Field Staff of CSKHPKV), CSKHPKV, Palampur, HP, India Held during 1-15 th July, HONOURS AND AWARDS: Nil 8. FACULTY VISITS ABROAD: Nil 9. MISCELLANEOUS Member Sub-Organizing Committees (Cultural Programme/Excursion) during 3 rd IAVNAW National Conference organized by Department of Animal Nutrition, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur held on 04-05/11/

65 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Surgery & Radiology was established in the year 1991 as an important constituent of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences of CSK HP Agriculture University, Palampur to impart quality education to Veterinary graduates and post graduates, to extend clinical services and to conduct need based research and extension activities. The department has gained appreciations and recognitions not only from students and peers of veterinary profession but also from State, National and International Authorities. The department has an excellent team of dedicated, highly qualified and exceptionally motivated academic and non-academic staff who have toiled hard all these years to build this department from a scratch. At present, the department has a decent infrastructure and its labs are equipped with number of modern equipments. The department is in fact an institution in itself where diverse specialized aspects of veterinary surgery like diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, orthopedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, operative surgery and physiotherapy are being taken care of jointly. Add to this fact the variety of animals are being treated ranging from cat, dogs, horse, cattle, pig, sheep, goats and wild animals etc. which have their specific requirement for treatment. Therefore, to provide quality services to veterinary patients as per international standard, further upliftment of department is of paramount importance which needs massive grants from diverse resources. There is an acute need to build/renovate infrastructure and procure modern equipments with a vision to develop super specialties of veterinary surgery and allied fields as per global standards. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. Study Circle Canine Study Circle NC Dr. Adarsh Kumar 2. Tracking Neuroscience 2+0 Dr. SK Sharma Programme 3. Tracking Anaesthesiology 2+0 Dr. Adarsh Kumar Programme 4. VSR-411 General Veterinary Surgery, Anaesthesiology& Diagnostic Imaging 2+2 Dr. Adarsh Kumar (I/c), Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Dr. S.K. Sharma 5. VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Arvind Sharma, Dr. Adarsh, Dr. S.P. Tyagi 6. VSR-511 Veterinary Orthopedics and Lameness 1+1 Dr. S.P. Tyagi, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Dr. SK Sharma 7. VCP-511 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Arvind Sharma, Dr. Adarsh, 8. VMD-512 Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition & Health Care 9. VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition & Dr. S.P. Tyagi 1+1 Dr. Arvind Sharma 1+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar Health Care 2 nd Semester 1. Study Circle Canine Study Circle NC Dr. Adarsh Kumar 57

66 2. Tracking Ophthalmology 2+0 Dr. S.P. Tyagi Programme 3. VSR-421 Regional Veterinary Surgery 2+1 Dr. S.P. Tyagi (I/c), Dr. Arvind Sharma, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. S.K. Sharma 4. VCP-421 Veterinary Clinical Practice (To be offered by TVCC) 0+5 Dr. Arvind Sharma, Dr. Adarsh, Dr. S.P. Tyagi 5. - Internship - Dr. Arvind Sharma (I/c) and all Faculty Members Postgraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VSR 602 Clinical Practice I 0+3 Dr. Arvind Sharma plus all faculty 2. VSR 604 Small Animal Anaesthesia 2+1 Dr. SK Sharma Dr. Adarsh Kumar 3. VSR 607 Veterinary Ophthalmology 1+1 Dr. SP Tyagi and Dentistry 4. VSR 608 Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery 2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar Dr. Arvind Sharma 5. VSR 699 Master s Research ---- Respective Major Advisors M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VSR 603 Clinical Practice II 0+3 Dr. SP Tyagi plus all faculty 2. VSR 606 Diagnostic Imaging 2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar Techniques 3. VSR 610 Orthopaedic and Limb 2+1 Dr. SP Tyagi Surgery 4. VSR 691 Master s Seminar 1+0 Dr. SK Sharma 5. VSR 699 Master s Research ---- Dr. Adarsh Kumar and Dr. SP Tyagi Ph. D. Courses (1 st Semester) 1 VSR 702 Clinical Surgical Practice I 0+2 Dr. SK Sharma 2 VSR 705 Advances in Anaesthesiology 2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar 3 VSR 799 Doctoral Research - Dr. SP Tyagi Ph. D. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VSR 701 Clinical Surgical Practice I 0+2 Dr. SK Sharma 2 VSR 703 Clinical Surgical Practice III 0+2 Dr. SK Sharma 3 VSR 706 Advances in Diagnostic 2+1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar Imaging Techniques 4 VSR 793 Special problem in PhD 0+2 Dr. SP Tyagi 5 VSR 791 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 Dr. SK Sharma 6 VSR 799 Doctoral Research - Dr. SP Tyagi 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research 58

67 Ongoing Masters Programme: S. Name of the student Admission Major advisor 1 Ashish Gupta V Dr. Adarsh Kumar 2 Hardilwerpreet V Dr. SP Singh Tyagi 3 Jasmeen Kaur V Dr. SP Tyagi 4 Jobanjit Singh V Dr. Adarsh Kumar 5 Mastakar V Dr. SP Nikita Vivek Tyagi 6 Rohit Kumar V Dr. Adarsh Kumar 7 Roshan Lal V Dr. Adarsh Kumar 8 Tejendar V Dr. SP Kumar Tyagi Title of Research Problem Diagnostic and Therapeutic Studies on Ear Affections in Animals A study on the External Skeletal Fixation of fractures in animals. Evaluation of interlocking nailing technique for fixation of long bone fractures in small animals. Studies on image guided interventions in large animal clinical procedures Diagnostic and therapeutic management of corneal and uveal affections in animals. Studies on positive pressure ventilation during anaesthesia in dogs Studies on image guided interventions in small animal clinical procedures Interlocking intramedullary nailing for repair of long bone fractures in large animals. Ongoing Doctoral Programme: S. Name of the Admission student Major advisor Title of Research Problem 1. Amit Kumar V Dr. SP Tyagi The diagnosis and management of cataract in animals Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements 1. Diagnostic Laparoscopy in large animals Laparoscopy in cattle was found to be a promising tool for clinical diagnosis and can be utilized for diagnosing various affections of the abdominal cavity. It allows exploration of major abdominal organs with an additional benefit of harvesting the site specific biopsies. For making an entryinto the abdominal cavity Modified direct entry Hook assisted was devised and found to be most reliable methods due to its numerous advantages. Capnoperitoneum induced separation of organs substantiated with telescopic magnification aided in excellent diagnostic visualization. Laparoscopy helped in identification of even the smaller structures, rings, apertures and openings not normally seen during standard celiotomy approach. Laparoscopy precludes the invasive and often time consuming exploratory surgical interventions. There was minimal exposure of the abdominal/pelvic cavities to outside atmosphere and the least visceral handling during laparoscopy thus minimal post operative care. In addition to the several diagnostic and therapeutic advantages, the technique has particularly a very important pedagogic value. 59

68 2. Comparative evaluation of different techniques for fixation of femoral fractures in dogs The overall incidence of fractures in animals presented to the surgical OPD of TVCC, Palampur is percent with highest incidence in equine (25 %) followed by canine (13 %) and bovine (12.53 %). Majority of fractures occur in juvenile age group in cases of dogs and adult in cases of bovine and equine. Automobile accidents and fall/jump from height remain the two most common known causes of fractures in animals. The most frequently fractured bone is femur (33.02%) in dogs, tibia (27.5%) in bovine and metacarpal (28.57%) in equine. The most common types of femoral fractures in dogs are closed and short oblique, spiral or comminuted in nature. The straight intramedullary interlocking nail can be used successfully for fixation of uncomplicated diaphyseal fractures of femur in dogs. Use of one proximal and one distal screw effectively locks the intramedullary nail in a static position in femur of dogs and provides adequate resistance against axial disruptive forces but not against torsional forces. IILN using two proximal and 2 distal trans-cortical screws for fixation of femur fractures in dogs provides good stability and adequate resistance against all kinds of disruptive biomechanical forces Insertion of trans-cortical screws in IILN using aiming device is more accurate and safer than fluoroscopy-guided technique. The status of fracture fixation was by far superior in IILN group in comparison to ETP and SP groups when used on suitable subjects. Inadvertent undesirable penetration of the distal femoral cortex is the common technical fault associated with all the three straight intramedullary devices used in this study. Inadequate resistance to compressive forces leading to partial collapse of fracture fragments and difficulty in implant removal are the most common complications associated with ETP technique. 3. Application of theloscopy and ultrasonography for the management of bovine teat and udder affections Baseline systematic sonographic teat caliper data for Jersey cross bred cow was compiled, which will help in future to delineate the normal and abnormal conditions of bovine udder and teat. Sonographic measurements of teat structures like SCL, SCD, TEW, TWT, TCD provides an imperative diagnostic lead in the prophylaxis and prediction of the incoming teat and udder disorders. The Rigid Acoustic Enhancement (RAE) method devised during the study was found to be a promising tool for precise scanning of teats. The ultrasonography proved as a vital diagnostic aid for diagnosing various insidious udder and teat disorders, which can be a potential threat to the productivity of animals. Along with the diagnosis of the lesion by sonography, additional features like size, shape, location, vascularity, contents were also ascertained. Theloscopy was found to be a vital imaging aid for diagnosing various milk outflow disorders. The virtual telescopic examination of teat lesion gives a lead for therapeutic theloresectoscopy. Both the techniques can serve as gold standard indicators for determining the diagnosis, therapeutics and prognosis of the teat and udder affections. 60

69 S. b. Research Projects in Progress Title of Project PI Funding Agency Budget (Lac) Year of start Duration 1. Funds for improvement S&T Infrastructure 2. Consolidating Veterinary Clinical delivery services by expanding diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for capacity building and transfer of adaptive technology to field Veterinary Hospitals 3. Strengthening the clinical armamentarium for treating referral animal patients suffering from tumours and dental disorders 4. Establishment of advanced veterinary orthopaedic management system for animals Dr. SK Sharma Dr. Adarsh Kumar Dr. Adarsh Kumar Dr. SP Tyagi FIST/DS T (5 years) RKVY > (2 years) Lakhs RKVY (2 Years) RKVY (2 Years) c. Summary of research finding during the year: 1. End threaded intramedullary positive profile screw ended self-tapping pin was devised as a cost effective novel field compatible innovation for management of long bone fractures in dogs. 2. Baseline data of sonographic anatomy of abdomen of Spiti horses and native mules was generated and applied for disease diagnosis 3. Standardized interlocking nailing systems for management of different long bone fractures in dogs and started using in clinical cases. 4. The dexamethasone-induced gastric ulcerations and erosions in dogs heal faster with the treatment of 1 mg/kg BW PO b.i.d. 5. Seabuckthorn (Hippophae salicifolia) seed 1.0 ml/ dog PO b.i.d also hastens the healing of gastric ulcerations and erosions induced by dexamethasone in dogs. 6. The restoration of healthy normal gastric mucus layer is faster by the treatment of GUE with rabeprazole or Hippophae salicifolia seed oil. 7. The 40% Aloe 10 ml p.o. b.i.d. does not have any therapeutic efficacy in dexamethasone-induced GUE in dogs; rather it delays their spontaneous healing. 8. Devised protocol of sonographic diagnosis of udder and teat affections with particular reference to diagnostic and prognostic factors. 9. Generated baseline data of abdominal laparoscopic anatomy and technique for bovine clinical patients. 10. Clinical application of percutaneous endoscopic guided gastropexy to prevent in GDV in dogs. 11. Protocol for Oxygen therapy in critical animals d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i) Publications 1. Amit Kumar, Som Prakash Tyagi, Priyanka Thakur and Rohit Kumar Surgical removal of lingual foreign body in a buffalo - a clinical case study. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 41(2):

70 2. Shilpa Gupta, S P Tyagi and Amit Kumar Management of Gastric ulcerations and erosions with combination of seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) seed oil and famotidine in dogs. Indian Journal of Veterinary Surgery 36(1): S P Tyagi and Amit Kumar Surgical management of salivary fistula in cattle. The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences & Biotechnology. 10(3): Shruti Gupta, Ajay Katoch, Adarsh Kumar, DR Wadhwa, Ankur Sharma and RK Mandial Ultrasonography guided thoracocentessis for the management of Traumatic pericarditis in cattle. Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 35 (1): 1-3 ii) Presentations: 39 th Annual Congress of ISVS and National Symposium on Recent Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment of Surgical Disorders in Ruminants and Equines with particular applicability in Hilly Terrain from 1-3 Sep, 2015 at Srinagar (J&K). Neha Kapil, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Adarsh Kumar, Amit Kumar and Arvind Sharma Clinical Evaluation of ketamine, propofol and ketamine-propofol admixture (Ketofol) for induction of anaesthesia in diazepam- butorphanol premedicated and isoflurane maintained dogs. U.B. Farooq, Adarsh Kumar Ultrasonographic difference between true and false colic in horses. 7 th International Conference on the theme of Seabuckthorn-Emerging Technologies for Health Protection and Environmental Conservation from Nov, 2015 Amit Kumar, S.P. Tyagi, Piyush Shastri, Richa Dogra, Adarsh Kumar Synergistic efficacy of combination of Seabuckthorn seed oil and famotidine or lansoprazole for treatment of gastric ulcers and erosions in dogs. 7 th International Conference on the theme of Seabuckthorn-Emerging Technologies for Health Protection and Environmental Conservation from Nov, 2015 Diviank Thakur, S.P. Tyagi, Amit Kumar, Shilpa Gupta, Virendra Singh The comparative therapeutic efficacy of the combination of seabuckthorn seed oil and misoprostol or sucralfate in gastric ulcers and erosions in dogs 7 th International Conference on the theme of Seabuckthorn-Emerging Technologies for Health Protection and Environmental Conservation from Nov, 2015 iii) Books: A Guide for Veterinary Practioners, Rachna Publications Eds By Dr Adarsh Kumar and Dr SK Sharma 4. EXTENSION a. Extension Publication: Nil b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast: Nil c. Clinical camps: S. No Date Camp Site CHACHHIAN KHERA ALAMPUR DAIN DARANG ARLA 62

71 SULAH BIR KANWARI GHAD (SALIYANA) V.D-KHAIRA (V0, BHODA) V.D-PAPLAH (V0, DHATTI) V.D-JALAG (V0, BHORA) V.H & V0, LAMBAGAON V.D-HARSI (V0, JAISINGHPUR) V.D-OCH (V0, ALAMPUR) V.H & VD, DARANG V.H & V0, DADH V.D-BAGORA (SVO, PALAMPUR) V.H & V0, DEOL V.H & V0, CHOBIN BHATOLI FAKORIAN SLATE GODAM 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: Nil b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants Sep, 39 th Annual Congress of ISVS and National Dr. Adarsh Kumar 2015 Symposium on Recent Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment of Surgical Disorders in Ruminants and Equines with particular applicability in Hilly Terrain Sep, Nov, Nov, th Annual Congress of ISVS and National Symposium on Recent Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment of Surgical Disorders in Ruminants and Equines with particular applicability in Hilly Terrain 7 th International Conference on the theme of Seabuckthorn-Emerging Technologies for Health Protection and Environmental Conservation 7 th International Conference on the theme of Seabuckthorn-Emerging Technologies for Health Protection and Environmental Conservation Dr. SK Sharma Dr. SP Tyagi Dr. Amit Kumar 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED Sr. Name of programme Period of trainees/ From To participa nts 1 Capacity building trainings to HP State veterinary 01/07/16 05/07/20 10 professionals organized by Deptt. of Surgery and Radiology, DGCNCOVAS, CSKHPKV, 06/07/16 10/07/20 10 Palampur under RKVY project Strengthening 21/07/16 25/07/

72 Veterinary Clinical Services through capacity building and continual professional development of Veterinarian s skill and transfer of adaptive technology to field Veterinary hospitals. 2 Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) programme and the Seminar of Himachal Pradesh Council 3 2-day workshop on the topic of Basic Veterinary Ophthalmology conducted by department of Veterinary Surgery and Veterinary Orthopedic Foundation. 28/07/16 01/08/ /08/16 08/08/ /05/16 01/05/ /06/16 03/06/ HONOURS AND AWARDS S. Name of faculty Member 1 Dr. Adarsh Kumar 2 Dr. SP Tyagi 3 Dr. Amit Kumar Awards Gold medal for devising a cost effective novel field compatible innovation for management of long fractures in dogs - End threaded intramedullary positive profile screw ended self-tapping pin by Indian society for Veterinary Surgery in Sept, 2015 Awarded academic Gold medal for PhD Course. Certificate of Appreciation in Anaesthesia Session of 39th Annual Congress of ISVS National award of Seabuckthorn Association of India 2015 in recognition of significant research contribution in utilizing seabuckthorn for the management of gastric ulcerations and erosions in animals. Certificate of Appreciation by the Seabuckthorn Association of India in recognition of significant contribution in various capacities of LOC for organizing the 7th Conference of International Seabuckthorn Association (ISA-2015) w.e.f November 2015 Certificate of Appreciation for assisting in successfully organizing 7th Conference by International Seabuckthorn Association at NASC Complex (24-26th November, 2015) Certificate of Appreciation for imparting training in 6-day training to National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh from 26th to 31st October, 2015 as a trainer and resource person. Certificate of Appreciation in Anaesthesia Session of 39th Annual Congress of ISVS 64

73 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 1. INTRODUCTION Department of Veterinary Medicine is one of the six major departments since the establishment of the college in July, Presently, department is engaged in teaching, research and extension of Clinical as well as Preventive Medicine besides providing diagnostic and clinical services at TVCC of the College. Department is also involved in providing quality services to department of animal husbandry as and when required by attending outbreaks throughout the state, disseminating technical knowhow and knowledge through seminar etc. Services are also extended to the unique stakeholders like wild life establishments and farmers of high altitude areas of the state. Besides this department also provide services to police and paramilitary forces for treatment of their animals and training of personnel. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. VMD-411 Vet. Clinical Medicine - I (General & Systemic) 2+1 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. Des Raj 2. VMD-412 Vet. Preventive Medicine - I (Bact., Fungal and Rickettsial Diseases) 2+0 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. R.K. Mandial 3. VMD-511 Animal Welfare, Ethics & Jurisprudence 2+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr. Des Raj 4. VMD-512 Zoo / Wild Animal Breeding, 1+1 Dr. Ankur Sharma Management, Nutrition and Healthcare 5. VMD-513 Pet Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Healthcare 1+1 Dr. R.K. Mandial 6. VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. Des Raj, Dr. R.K. Mandial 7. VCP-511 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. Des Raj, Dr. R.K. Mandial 2 nd Semester 1. VMD-421 Vet. Clinical Medicine -II (Metabolic & Deficiency Dis.) 2+0 Dr. Des Raj, Dr. Ankur Sharma 2. VMD-422 Vet. Preventive Medicine - II (Viral & Parasitic Dis.) 2+0 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. R.K. Mandial 3. VCP-421 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. R.K. Mandial, Dr. Des Raj 4. VPP-322 Aquatic Animal Diseases, 1+1 Dr. Ankur Sharma Healthcare and Management Department is also involved in providing training under compulsory internship program. Besides above courses, following study circle and tracking programs are also taught by faculty of this department : 65

74 Study Circle : Law and Veterinary Science Study Circle. Dr. R.K. Mandial Tracking Programmes : Cr. Hrs. : 2 1. Feline Medicine Dr. R.K. Mandial 2. Dermatology / Integument Science Dr. Des Raj 3. Alternate Veterinary Medicine Dr. Des Raj 4. Small Animal Critical Care Dr. Des Raj 5. Non-Mammalian Medicine Dr. Ankur Sharma 6. Sports Animal Medicine Dr. Ankur Sharma 7. Sheep & Goat Medicine Dr. Ankur Sharma 8. Zoo and Wild Animal Management Dr. Ankur Sharma Postgraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VCM-601 Ruminant Clinical Medicine-I 2+0 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 2. VCM-604 Canine and Feline Clinical Medicine 2+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj 3. VCM-609 Production Diseases 2+0 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 4. VCM-614 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VCM-603 Equine Clinical Medicine 2+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj 2. VCM-607 Zoo, Wild and Laboratory Animal Medicine 2+0 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj 3. VCM-612 Clinical Diagnostic Techniques 0+2 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 4. VCM-613 Veterinary Emergency Medicine 0+2 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 5. VCM-614 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 6. VCM-615 Clinical Practice-II 0+3 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial Ph. D. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VCM-701 Advances in Gastroenterology 2+1 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj 2. VCM-705 Advances In Production diseases 2+0 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 3. VCM-708 Advances in Veterinary Therapeutics 1+2 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj 4. VCM-710 Advanced Clinical Practice II 0+2 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 5. VCM-791 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 Dr. Des Raj Ph. D. Courses (2 nd Semester) 66

75 1. VCM-707 Advances in Veterinary diagnostics 1+2 Dr. Des Raj and Dr. R.K. Mandial 2. VCM-709 Advanced Clinical Practice I 0+2 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj 3. VCM-710 Advanced Clinical Practice II 0+2 Dr. R.K. Mandial and Dr. Des Raj 4. VCM-791 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 Dr. Des Raj 5. VCM-799 Doctoral Research 0+16 Dr. Des Raj 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research Ongoing Masters Programme: S. Name of the Admission student Major advisor Title of Research Problem 1. Ashmita Anand V Dr. Des Raj Clinico-therapeutic studies on canine seizure 2. Deepa Garpha V Dr. Des Raj Epidemiological and clinicotherapeutic studies on enzootic bovine hematuria 3. Monika Sharma V Dr. Des Raj Clinico-therapeutic studies on canine Tahir Sultan Bhat V Ongoing Doctoral Programme: Dr. Des Raj distemper Investigations on bovine cutaneous papillomatosis S. Name of the Admission student Major advisor Title of Research Problem 1. Ajay Katoch V Dr. Des Raj Diagnosis and therapeutic management of renal failure in dogs 2. Ankur Sharma V Dr. Des Raj Diagnostic and clinico-therapeutic studies on hepatic disorders in animals. c. Summary of research finding during the year A study on 84 cases of canine seizures on dogs aged between two months to eight years; with the history of convulsions, ataxia, nasal and ocular discharge, tachycardia and congested mucous membranes; revealed that maximum incidence of the disease was between the months of March and September and that too in the dogs aged between two months to one year. 49% of the total cases of canine seizures were due to canine distemper (diagnosed on the basis of Antigen detection kit), 7% were due to hypocalcaemia and rest 44% were of idiopathic origin. Treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics, various anti-convulsants, fluid therapy, nervine tonic and liver supportive preparations led to partial or complete recovery in 67% cases. In an outbreak investigation, Haemorrrhagic Septicaemia was diagnosed in the winter month (December) and first time in Tehsil Palampur in Buffaloes that indicates the changing epidemiological pattern of this disease in Himachal Pradesh. The disease outbreak that led to 25% mortality in buffaloes was primarily affecting the young stock i.e. in the age group 67

76 of 11 months to 4 years leading to the symptoms of high fever with profound respiratory distress, lacrimation with bilateral nasal discharge and lethargy. P.M. examination revealed besides other changes the acute severe diffuse fibrino-purulent cranio-ventral pneumonia accompanied with severe diffuse pleuritis. PCR confirmed the causative organism as P. multocida capsular type B, serotype B:2. The disease outbreak was managed with administering Inj. Ceftriaxone with tazobactum And Inj. Enrofloxacin in two separate treatment groups (along with supportive treatment) with recovery in both the groups. The drugs were also found effective later on during CST. In an another study with the aim to explore the medical management strategy for traumatic pericarditis in cattle, a total of 10 cows aged between 4 to 9 years presented with the history of recurrent tympany and sharp decrease in milk yield were included. Increased rectal temperature, laboured respiration, muffled heart sounds, edema of brisket region, anorexia, reluctance in walking were predominant clinical signs. Increase in TLC with marked neutrophilia (upon DLC) and marked decrease in Hb and PCV were observed upon haematological examination. Radiographic examination revealed presence of foreign body in two animals while 2-D sonography revealed the thickening of pericardium and fibrino-purulent reaction in thoracic cavity. Sonography guided thoracocentesis was helpful in revealing purulent foul odour exudate. The treatment consisted of removal of exudate from thoracic cavity and lavaging with normal saline solution mixed with broad spectrum antibiotics; with administration of supportive treatment (anti-inflammatory, diuretics and anti-histaminics), though not found to be very fruitful. d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications 1. Gupta, S., Katoch, Ajay, Kumar, Adarsh, Wadhwa, D.R., Sharma, Ankur and Mandial, R.K. (2015). Ultrasonographic guided thoracocentesis for the management of traumatic pericarditis in cattle. Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine 35 (1): 1-3. ii). Presentations 1. Katoch, A, Wadhwa, D.R., Mandial, R.K., Sharma, A., Madan Verma, Shruti Gupta and Chandel, S. Investigation and management of canine seizures. Paper presented at 34 th annual convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and National Symposium on Newer approaches in diagnosis and management of animal diseases for sustainable health and production organised at GADVASU, Ludhaina w.e.f. Feb., 17-19, Sharma, A., Patil, R.D. and Katoch, S. An investigation of an unusual outbreak of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia in buffaloes of Palam Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Paper presented at 34 th annual convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and National Symposium on Newer approaches in diagnosis and management of animal diseases for sustainable health and production organised at GADVASU, Ludhaina w.e.f. Feb., 17-19, EXTENSION a. Extension Publication 1. Wadhwa, D.R. (2015). An insight into occurrence of production diseases and recent advances in patho-physiology of Parturient Paresis. In : Current status and future prospects of animal production system in north western Himalayan region. (eds Bhar et al.) IVRI Regional Research Station, Palampur, pp

77 2. An extension pamphlet entitled Gaddi bakriyon ke vishanu janit pramukh rog, pehchaan v upchaar by Dr. Ankur Sharma and Dr. P.K. Dogra under AICRP on Goat. b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast - Nil c. Cases attended / clinical camps :A total of 3231 cases were treated by the department during the year out of the total 6422 cases presented to the college clinics that amounts to more than half of the total clinical OPD and the largest share among all the clinical departments. A total of 21 clinical camps were attended by the faculty members in which 188 cases were treated. d. Outbreaks attended / Special Camps etc. : 1. Dr. Ankur Sharma attended a disease outbreak of Haemonchosis and endoparasitism in Sheep / Goat of Bir area on , at TVCC of COVAS. 2. Dr. Ankur Sharma attended an outbreak of Haemorrhagic Septicemia in buffaloes at Village Challah (Thural area) of Distt. Kangra on He also acted as a member of an expert committee to visit village Bhatwan, Teh.: Khundian on , for the treatment of a cow. 3. Dr. Ankur Sharma acted as member of an expert committee to treat the diseased Leopards (2) and a wild Leopard Cat at Dhauladhar Nature Park Gopalpur on And to treat the ailing Lioness on PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: Nil b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants 1. October, Workshop cum Brain Storming Session on Current Dr. Des Raj 13-14, 2015 status and future prospects of animal production system in North West Himalayan Region organized by Regional Research Station of IVRI at Palampur. 2. November, 4-5, rd Biennial National Conference of Indian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Welfare (IAVNAW) on Interventions in livestock productioncum-health and crop mixed farming for nutritional Dr. Ankur Sharma 3. February, 17-19, April, 27-30, 2016 security at COVAS, Palampur. 34 th Annual convention of the Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and National Symposium on Newer approaches in diagnosis and management of animal diseases for sustainable health and production at College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Ludhiana Punjab. Workshop on Zero budget natural farming organized by CSK HPKV Palampur. Dr. Des Raj Dr. R.K. Mandial Dr. Ankur Sharma Dr. Ajay Katoch Dr. Des Raj Dr. Ankur Sharma 5. May, 1, May, 19-20, 2016 Seminar on Contemporary Veterinary Issues in Himachal Pradesh organized by Himachal Pradesh State Veterinary Council at COVAS, Palampur. Seminar on Krishi Anusandhan Avum Takniki Shabdavali organized by Commission for scientific and technical terminology, Ministry of HRD, 69 Dr. Des Raj Dr. Ankur Sharma Dr. Ankur Sharma

78 Department of Higher education, Govt. of India and Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Palampur at COVAS Palampur. 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED: Nil 7. TRAININGS IMPARTED: 1. Dr. Ankur Sharma and Dr. Ajay Katoch acted as resource persons during VERU certificate course on Veterinary emergency response operations at COVAS conducted for final year B.V.Sc&AH students (46 in number) during to Dr. D.R. Wadhwa acted as a resource person in workshop cum Brain storming session on Current status and future prospects of animal production system in North west Himalayan region organized by regional research station of IVRI at Palampur w.e.f. Oct., 13-14, 2015, where 50 participants took part. 3. Dr. Ankur Sharma and Dr. Ajay Katoch acted as resource persons in a training to NDRF Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors (29 in number) on Management of animals during emergencies under VERU of COVAS during to Dr. Ajay Katoch delivered a lecture to 20 participants on Different diseases of livestock and their management on , in five days training programme on dairy farming for the farmers of Solan district sponsored by Project Director, ATMA Solan. 5. Dr. Ankur Sharma acted as Co-cordinator / Liaison officer for conducting the SSBconstables (Vet.) promotional training course (25 weeks duration) for the part conducted at COVAS w.e.f (36 trainees) and (30 trainees). 8. HONOURS AND AWARDS 1. Dr. Ajay Katoch won second best paper award in oral presentation for the paper entitled Investigations and management of canine seizures at 34 th Annual convention of the Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and National Symposium on Newer approaches in diagnosis and management of animal diseases for sustainable health and production at College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Ludhiana Punjab held w.e.f. February, 17-19, Dr. Des Raj acted as a member of editorial board of Journal of Animal Research. 3. Dr. Des Raj acted as referee for article in Indian Journal of Vet. Medicine. 4. Dr. Des Raj acted as a member, Board of Studies, COVAS and is also a member of Para Veterinary Council of Himachal Pradesh. He acted as Chairman, Inspection committee of Para Veterinary council for inspection of Veterinary Pharmacist Training Institute, MLIS Kotla Barog (Distt. Sirmour). 5. Dr. Des Raj is member of State level purchase committee for finalizing rate contract of medicines for Department of Animal Husbandry. 6. Dr. Des Raj acted as external expert for selection of Scientist and Senior Scientist at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu, and for selection of Young Professional-1 at IVRI, Regional Research Centre Palampur. 7. Dr. Ajay Katoch acted as a member of editorial board of Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine during the year. 8. Dr. R.K. Mandial continued as President of State Chapter of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine, while Dr. Ankur Sharma as General Secretary. 70

79 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY GYNAECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics was established injuly 1986 as a combined department (Surgery & Gynaecology)and subsequently declared as a separate department (Gynaecology & Obstetrics)in July Following adoption of Veterinary Council of India Regulations, the department is now known as Department of Veterinary Gynaecology &Obstetrics. This department is DST-FIST sponsored department w.e.f 2012.This department has been involved in teaching the undergraduate as well as the postgraduate students (M.V.Sc and Ph.D), research and extension activities. Being a clinical department, this department provides clinical facilities to the farmers of Himachal Pradesh. The main thrust areas of the department include Female Infertility, Andrology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Biotechnology. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. VGO-411 Veterinary Gynaecology 2+1 Drs. Navneet Kumar, Madhumeet Singh, Purabi Barman and Amit Sharma 2. VCP-411 Vety. Clinical Practice 0+5 Drs. Navneet Kumar, Pravesh Kuamr, Amit Sharma and Purabi Barman 3. VGO-511 Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques 1+1 Drs. Pankaj Sood, Pravesh Kumar and Amit Sharma 4 VOG-511 Andrology and A.I. 2+0 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh Kumar and Purabi Barman 5 VOG do (Practical) 0+2 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Amit Kumar and Pravesh Kumar 6 VAC-511 Ambulatory Clinics-II 0+2 Drs. Purabi, Amit Kumar and Pravesh Kumar 7 VGO-511 Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques 1+1 Drs. Pankaj Sood, Pravesh Kumar and Amit Sharma 2 nd Semester 1. VGO-421 Veterinary Obstetrics 1+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh Kumar, Amit Sharma and Navneet Kumar 2. VCP-421 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Drs. Pankaj Sood, Purabi Barman, Amit Sharma and Pravesh Kumar 3. Study Circle Fun/ Sport Animal Study Circle - Dr. Purabi Barman/Dr. Madhumeet Singh 4. VPB-321 Animal Biotechnology 2+1 Dr. Pankaj Sood 5. Tracking Programme Cryobiology of Gametes 2+0 Drs. Navneet Kumar and Pravesh Kumar 71

80 Postgraduate Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VOG-601 Veterinary Gynaecology 3+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta and Madhumeet Singh 2. VOG-602 Female Infertility 3+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh and Pravesh Kumar 3. VOG-605 Semen Preservation and A.I 2+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh and Pravesh Kumar 4. VOG-607 Clinical Practice-I 0+3 Drs. Pravesh, Madhumeet Singh and Pravesh Kumar 5. VOG-691 Master s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Pravesh Kumar 6. VOG-699 Master s Research 1-18 Dr. Madhumeet Singh M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VOG-603 Veterinary Obstetrics 2+2 Drs. Madhumeet and N.K.Vasishta 2. VOG-606 Reproductive Biotechnology 2+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta and Madhumeet Singh 3. VOG-608 Clinical Practice II 0+3 Drs. Madhumeet Singh and N.K.Vasishta 4. VOG-691 Master s Seminar 1+0 Dr. Madhumeet Singh 5. VOG-699 Master s Research 1-18 Dr. Madhumeet Singh Ph. D. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. VOG-701 Advances in Gynaecology 2+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta and Madhumeet Singh 2. VOG-705 Advances in Semen Preservation 1+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh and Pankaj Sood 3. VOG-706 Clinical Practice -I 0+3 Drs. Madhumeet Singh and Pravesh Kumar 4. VOG-707 Clinical Practice II 0+3 Drs. N.K.Vasishta and Madhumeet Singh 5 VOG-791 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 Dr. N.K.Vasishta 6 VOG-799 Doctoral Research 0+18 (NC) Dr. Madhumeet Singh Ph. D. Courses (2 nd Semester) 1. VOG-702 Advances in Obstetrics 2+1 Drs. Madhumeet Singh and N.K.Vasishta 2. VOG-704 Advances in Reproductive Biotechnology 1+1 Drs. N.K.Vasishta and Madhumeet Singh 3. VOG-707 Clinical Practice II 0+3 Drs. Madhumeet and N.K.Vasishta 4. VOG-799 Doctoral Research 1-18 Dr. Madhumeet Singh and Pankaj Sood 72

81 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research Ongoing Masters Programme: S. Name of the student 1. Dr. Rohit Sharma 2. Dr. Sunil Kumar 3. Dr. Kapse Supriya Shivaji Admission V V V Major advisor Dr.Madhumeet Singh Dr.Pankaj Sood Dr.Madhumeet Singh Title of Research Problem Study on efficacy of different therapeutic regimens on restoring fertility of infertile abandoned cows maintained in Goshalas of Himachal Pradesh Studies on estrous behaviour and estrous cycle related endocrine profile of Gaddi goats. Efficacy of the some programmed breeding protocols on fertility following timed AI in dairy cows in Himachal Pradesh Ongoing Doctoral Programme: S. Name of the student 1. Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Sofi 2. Dr.Amit Sharma 3. Dr. Pravesh Kumar Postgraduate Research Salient Achievements S. Title of Research problem Salient Research Achievements 1 Ultrasonographic and laparoscopic studies on genitalia of abandoned cows 2 Study on efficacy of different therapeutic regimens on restoring fertility of infertile Admission Major advisor Title of Research Problem V Dr.Madhumeet Ultrasonographic and laparoscopic studies 004 Singh on genitalia of abandoned cows V V Dr.Pankaj Sood Dr.Madhumeet Singh Study comprised evaluation of genitalia of abandoned cows through transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) and transabdominal laparoscopy (TAL). Also Laparoscopic chromopertubation using methylene blue dye was done to evaluate tubal patency. TRUS allowed more detailed evaluation of genital tract pathologies compared to rectal palpation. TAL could be successfully done through flank approach for evaluation of genitalia and laparoscopic chromopertubation could be standardized for tubal patency evaluation in cows. Both TRUS and TAL were effective diagnostic tools for evaluation of genital abnormalities compared to rectal palpation. Further, use of diagnostic tools indicated that actual incidence of reproductive abnormalities may be higher in abandoned cows than detected by rectal palpation. Abandoned cows, reared in 18 Goshalas in different districts of Himachal Pradesh were examined clino-gynaecologically for reproductive status. Overall 321 abandoned cows diagnosed to be affected with 402 reproductive ailments (few of them with multifactor etiology) were taken for this study. These animals were treated as per the condition diagnosed. Uterine discharge samples of cows diagnosed as endometritis were subjected to culture sensitivity tests. There was highest prevalence of 73 Investigation of follicular dynamics and semen cryopreservation in goats Infertility in bovines of Himachal Pradesh Prevalence, diagnosis and therapeutic management.

82 abandoned cows maintained in Goshalas of Himachal Pradesh 3 Efficacy of the some programmed breeding protocols on fertility following timed AI in dairy cows in Himachal Pradesh endometritis (27.8%) followed by cervical disorders (14.43%) which included cervical fibrosis, cervicitis, non-patent cervix and kinked cervix etc. However management errors were detected in per cent animals. The antibiogram of uterine discharges indicated highest sensitivity for fluoroquinolones derivatives and gentamicin followed by tetracycline. Whereas high resistance was recorded formetronidazole, Penicillin,Cloxacillin andnitrofurantoin. All bacteria were resistant tocotrimoxazole. Copper concentration significantly increased in recovered abandoned cows suffering from endometritis and treated anestrus cows, irrespective of recovery. Inorganic phosphorus concentrations significantly increased only in recovered true anestrus animals. The posttreatment recovery could be followed in 220 cows with 280 reproductive problems. A good proportion of endometritic cows (21.69%) responded to treatment whereas only 2.17 percent of the animals affected with cervical problems conceived. High post treatment recovery was recorded in true anestrus (42.17%) and silent estrus (56.25%) cows. In all 37 (16.82%) abandoned cows conceived out of total 220 cows followed to evaluate posttreatment recovery. Principal contributor to reproductive problems in abandoned cows was technical errors committed by personals handling genitalia (50.00%) of which only per cent were treatable. Whereas, much higher (44.45 %) post treatment recovery rate was recorded in cows (38.80 %) suspected to have managemental problems. In all, 201 cows were divided into three treatments viz; Ovsynch, Heatsynch and Doublesynch synchronization protocols and one control groups. Treatment was started in all the cyclic on day 6 of estrous cycle after the observed heat. In the ovsynch protocol group, cows were injected GnRH-PG- GnRH hormones on day 0, 7 and 9, respectively. Similarly, in the Doublesynch protocol group PG-GnRH-PG-GnRH were given on days -2, 0, 7 and 9 and in the Heatsynch protocol group cows GnRH-PG-EB was injected on day 0, 7 and 8, respectively. All these cows were inseminated on day 10 and 11. Control cows did not receive any treatment and were inseminated on the day of observed heat. Ovsynch protocol improved conception in cows when the protocol was initiated on day 6 of estrous cycle. The highest conception rate was recorded in the cows synchronized with Ovsynch protocol (47.91%) followed by Doublesynch (41.66%), Heatsynch (36.17%) and control (37.14%) groups. Transrectal ultrasonographic examination of the ovaries was done in the cows to study the follicular dynamics and to establish a relationship between the follicle size and pregnancy status. There was a significant relation between follicular size at AI and pregnancy rate in cows. b. Research Projects in Progress S. Title of Project PI Funding Agency 1. Fund for Improvement of S&T (FIST) Infrastructure in Higher Educational Institutions. 2. Management of bovine infertility through improved scientific interventions Dr.Madhumeet Singh Dr.Madhumeet Singh Budget (lakhs) Year of start Duration DST years RKVY years (After extension) 74

83 Component 1: Prevalent practices versus scientific management and therapeutics of bovine dystocia in Himachal Pradesh 3. Component 2: Investigation of various etiologies responsible for infertility and their treatment in bovines in Himachal Pradesh Dr.Pravesh Kumar upto Aug 2015 Dr.Madhumeet Singh from Aug 2015 onwards 75 RKVY years (After extension) c. Summary of research finding during the year 1. Laparoscopic diagnosis of reproductive problems in cows has been started for the first time in India by Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics. This latest work started in the department is providing advanced information of abnormalities of reproductive system of cows. Work has been done successfully for the first time in country to diagnose patency of fallopian tubes of cows with laparoscope, which was otherwise difficult to be diagnosed. 2. During a study on reproductive status of abandoned cows maintained in various Gosadans and possibilities of treating those, 55.0% had reproductive problems. Further it was found that out of all reproductive problems in abandoned cows, 50.0% were caused by technical errors committed by personals handling genitalia, of which only 13.0% were treatable. Whereas, 40.0% reproductive problems in these abandoned cows were suspected to be due to managemental problems like poor feeding by owner. However, a much higher post treatment recovery rate of 44.0% was recorded in these cows with managemental problems. Irrespective of the reasons, overall treatable percentage of various reproductive ailments was 23.0%. 3. As this study indicated that a very high incidence of genital tract ailments in abandoned cows was associated with injuries/technical errors attributed to the faulty Artificial Insemination (AI) technique, there was felt a need to improve the skill of personnel involved in AI programme of the state. As majority of AI is performed by Veterinary Pharmacists due to the shortage of Doctors in state Animal Husbandry department, it was decided to impart refresher training to working Veterinary Pharmacists and thus overall 729 pharmacists were refreshed in 31 refresher trainings under RKVY projects from 2012 to A very positive result of pharmacist trainings imparted has emerged from the data generated from infertility camps. In majority of cows, repeat breeding in general and endometritis in particular are responsible for animals not conceiving and mainly caused by inefficient inseminators. While comparing data of camps organized in different parts of Himachal in year , with the camps organized in , it was found that incidence of repeat breeding has decreased by 10% and endometritis alone has decreased by 7%. This decrease can be attributed to improved technical skills of pharmacists imparted refresher training. There is a hope that if the same trend of improvement continues then the number of cows abandoned by owners due to reproductive problems may also decrease. d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications 1. Sharma, A., Kumar, P., Singh, M. and Vasishta,N.K. (2015) Haemato-biochemical and endocrine profiling of north western Himalayan Gaddi sheep during various physiological/reproductive phases. Open Veterinary Journal 5(2): Agrawal, J.K., Vashistha, N.K., Sharma, A., Sharma, R., Singh, M.M., and Kumar, P. (2015). Histopathological study of naturally occurring pathological conditions of uterus affecting

84 reproduction in small ruminants. Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology 11(2): Bangthai, A., Sood, P., Madhumeet Singh, Kumar, R., Dogra, P.K., Nanda, T., Sharma, R., Vishwaradhya, T.M., Pankaj Kumar and Pravesh Kumar (2015) Response and quantification of certain milk attributes following artificial induction of lactation in Jersey crossbred cows of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 41(1): Agrawal, J.K., Kumar, N., Singh, M.M., Sharma, A. and Kumar P. (2015). Seasonal variations in ovarian follicular growth in sheep and goats of Himachal Pradesh. Ruminant Science. 4(1): Jaswal, R.S., Tarun Thakur, Madhumeet Singh and Ghuman, S.P.S. (2016). Impact of Buserelin acetate administration at estrus or during luteal phase on plasma progesterone in dairy cattle reared under temperate climate. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction 37: Mridu Sharma, Madhumeet Singh, Amit Sharma and Pravesh Kumar (2016). Correlation between semen evaluation parameters and fertility of frozen-thawed semen of Jersey x local hill Cattle crossbred bulls. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction 37: ii). Presentations 1. Madhumeet Singh (2015). Infertility due to technical errors a cause of abandoning the cows. LEAD PAPER. Proc. 1 st National Conference of Society for Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension (SVAHE) on Push to Livestock farming through knowledge empowerment of the farmers. Ludhiana November, 18-20, p Sofi, K.A., Singh, M.M., Vasishta, N.K., Kumar, P. and Sharma, A. (2015). Transabdominal laparoscopy as a diagnostic tool for the evaluation of genitalia in bovines. Proc. XXXI annual convention of ISSAR and National symposium on Current challenges and opportunities in Animal Reproduction, Bangalore, December, 3-5, pp Sofi, K.A., Singh, M.M., Kumar, P., Vasishta, N.K. and Sharma, A. (2015). Laparoscopic chromopertubation for the evaluation of tubal patency in bovines. Proc. XXXI annual convention of ISSAR and National symposium on Current challenges and opportunities in Animal Reproduction, Bangalore, December, 3-5, pp EXTENSION Clinical camps: S. Place District Date S. Place District Date 1. Datt Nagar Shimla Manlog Solan Kareri Shimla Domehar Solan Kalai Shimla Bhumati Solan Dofda Shimla Sakdi Kangra Syarla Shimla Bhatoli Kangra Kumsu 1 Shimla Katgaon Kinnaur Lathyana Sirmour Kafnu Kinnaur Deed baggar Sirmour Kanam Kinnaur Daan Pathar Kangra Labrang Kinnaur Slate Godam Kangra Giabong Kinnaur Killar Pangi, Chamba Pooh Kinnaur Darcha Lahaul & Spiti Namgia Kinnaur Sagnam Lahaul & Spiti Kalpa Kinnaur Kaza Lahaul & Spiti In addition 24 Saturdays class camps 76

85 TEACHING VETERINARY CLINICAL COMPLEX 1. INTRODUCTION The department functions in the premises of advanced multidisciplinary veterinary services farmer s capacity building centre of DGCN COVAS. The intent is accomplished with coordination and extension of services from different departments. The most important ones include Veterinary - Gynaecology, Surgery and Medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of animals. The other paraclinical and supporting departments such as Veterinary Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology also play an important role in providing diagnostic expertise. The department is also equipped with a lab rendering instant diagnostic results for certain biological specimens from live animals. Besides, it also has a basic lodging facility for the animals and their owners. The other dimension of the department is in providing practical exposure to the undergraduate and postgraduate students from different clinical and paraclinical departments within the ambit of Veterinary Council of India. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. VCP-411 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Drs. --Pankaj Sood (I/C), Dr Arvind, SP Tyagi, Adarsh, Ankur, R K Mandial, Des Raj, Dr. Pravesh 2. VCP-511 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Drs. Pankaj Sood (I/C), Arvind,SP Tyagi, Adarsh, Ankur, R K Mandial, Des Raj 3. VLD-411 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and 0+1 Dr. Geetanjali, Dr Prasenjit Dhar, Dr. KB Nagal, Dr RD Patil Laboratory Diagnosis - I 2 nd Semester 1. VCP-421 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Drs. Pankaj Sood (I/C), Arvind, SP Tyagi, Adarsh, Ankur, R K Mandial, Des Raj, Navneet, Pravesh 2. VCP-511 Veterinary Clinical Practice 0+5 Drs. Pankaj Sood (I/C), Arvind, SP Tyagi, Adarsh, Ankur, R K Mandial, Des Raj, Madhumeet, Pravesh 3. VLD-421 Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnosis - II 0+1 Dr Geetanjali, Dr Rajesh Chahota, Dr KB Nagal, DR RD Patil, Dr Dinesh 4. - Compulsory Internship Programme - Drs Pankaj Sood (I/C), Shivani, Prasanjeet 5. TVC-421 Veterinarian in Society 1+0(N.C) Dr Alok 77

86 S. 3. RESEARCH a. Postgraduate Research b. Research Projects in Progress Title of Project PI Funding Agency Budget Year of start Duration 4. Empowering rural women of Himachal Pradesh: Sustainable dairy entrepreneurship 5. Ultra-sonography and radioimmunoassay assisted endocrine modulation of ovarian follicular dynamics for augmentation of pregnancy rate in cows 6. Propagation of AI in goats of Himachal Pradesh 7. Therapeutic efficacy of Olone-CEF Plus Bolus against certain infections in cows 8. All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Goat Improvement (Gaddi Unit) Pankaj Sood Pankaj Sood Pankaj Sood Pankaj Sood PK Dogra Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, India. BARC, Bombay. India. Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India Rodec Pharmaceuticals, Noida. India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. India lakhs lakhs lakhs years [finished June, 2016] years [finished March, 2016] years 0.4 lakhs months [finished March, 2016] 118 lakhs 2007 Long term c. Summary of research finding during the year 1. Findings Under the project EMPOWERING RURAL WOMEN OF HIMACHAL PRADESH: SUSTAINABLE DAIRY ENTREPRENEURSHIP : Five follow up camps in different locations were undertaken and data on the soil samples vis-à-vis blood biochemical analysis from different geographical locations of the state has been finalized. The data has been submitted for GIS based mapping for recommendation of area specific mineral mixture. 2. Findings Under the project Ultrasonography and radioimmunoassay assisted endocrine modulation of ovarian follicular dynamics for augmentation of pregnancy rate in cows Factors affecting pharmacological induction of estrus in cattle were determined. Ovarian follicular status at the time of PG injection determines the time of estrus onset and therefore regulates the timing of AI. Repeat breeders had relatively higher E2 concentration, more number of follicles and a faster growth rate per se, probably hastening the estrus onset and therefore an altered timing of AI. 3. Findings Under the project Propagation of AI in goats of Himachal Pradesh Follicular dynamics in Gaddi goats during non-breeding season has been completed. 78

87 d. Scientific Publications and Presentations i). Publications INTERNATIONAL [ELSEVIER] 1) Zachut M, Sood, P,Levinc Y and Moallem U Proteomic analysis of preovulatory follicular fluid reveals differentially abundant proteins in less fertile dairy cows. Journal of Proteomics 139: ) Zachut M, Sood P, Livshitz L, Kra G, Levin Y and Moallem U Proteome dataset of pre-ovulatory follicular fluids from less fertile dairy cows. Data in Brief 7: NATIONAL 1) Kumar, A., Sood, P., and others Response and quantification of certain milk attributes following artificial induction of lactation in Jersey crossbred cows of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J Agri Res 41(1): ) Pankaj Sood and others Retrospective evaluation of different fodder regimens and climate on pregnancy rate in Jersey crossbred cows of subtemperate region. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 35(2): ii). Presentations INVITED LECTURES 1. Pankaj Sood Etiopathology of repeat breeding in dairy cows.in proceeding of Winter School on Current concepts and frontier technologies for fertility management in farm animals Organized by Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics / LPM. NDRI, Karnal. pp Pankaj Sood Breeding failure in cattle: An update. In proceeding of Improved reproduction rate in ruminants by suitable reproductive technologies of the advanced training course held at Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Veterinary Gynaecology and Reproduction. September Emergency conditions affecting pet and farm animals and its first aid during Training for National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). DGCN COVAS. Lecture delivered on CONFERENCE 4. Pankaj Sood*, H D Sarma, P K Dogra, R Kadwad, SS Sachdev FACTORS AFFECTING PHARMACOLOGICAL INDUCTION OF ESTRUS IN CATTLE. Paper presented in the XV Annual Congress of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (ISVPT) from January 14 to 16 at NDRI., Karnal. pp. 60 iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin - Nil 4. EXTENSION a. Extension PublicationNil b. Radio talk/ TV TelecastNil 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: NIl b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Title Name of Participants 1. In the XXV congress of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (ISVPT) from January 14 to 16 at NDRI., Karnal. Dr Pankaj Sood 79

88 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED Nil 7. HONOURS AND AWARDS Elected as FELLOW of NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DAIRY SCIENCE INDIA. BEST POSTER AWARD for the article FACTORS AFFECTING PHARMACOLOGICAL INDUCTION OF ESTRUS IN CATTLE presented in the XV Annual Congress of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (ISVPT) FACULTY VISITS ABROAD- NIL 9. MISCELLANEOUS 1 CLINICAL CAMP [KHAIRA] DO... [PALPLAH] cases 3....DO... [JALAG] cases 4....DO... [HARSI] cases 5....DO. [DARANG] cases 6....DO.. [DADH ] cases 7...DO.. [DEOL] cases 8...DO.. [CHOBIN] cases 9...DO [SAGOOR ] cases 10 CPD training for VETERINARY OFFICERS conducted in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology 11.DO DO DO DO Month CLINICAL ACTIVITIES Total cases Samples in VLD Lab Emerg ency OPD Consul tancy Referred Cases Admit Cases Camps Amount Camp Cases s July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June TOTAL

89 INSTRUCTIONAL LIVESTOCK FARM COMPLEX 1. INTRODUCTION The present department of Instructional Livestock Farm Complex came into existence on 16 th May, 2013 vide office order no. QSD.1-24/2011-CSKHPKV(GA) Vol.IV/ 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 said project in , the activities further continued as Intensive Livestock Improvement Project (ILIP) funded through state plan / non-plan schemes initially under the then Department of Animal Production, Directorate of Research and then under the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. The Livestock Farm became an independent unit in 1997, with bifurcation of the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics. It was administratively attached with the Department of Livestock Production & Management, COVAS, HPKV, Palampur from 2005 to Since, 2010 to May, 2013, the Livestock Farm functioned as a totally independent administrative unit till creation of full-fledged Department of Instructional Livestock Farm Complex. This department is the only livestock teaching unit of the university which provides research support in terms of research materials, experimental animals and others facilities to different departments of the university and in particular to the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. 2. TEACHING Undergraduates Courses: S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) 1 st Semester 1. LFP-211 Livestock Farm Practices 0+1 P.K. Dogra & Dr. Rajesh Thakur 2 nd Semester 1. LFP-221 Livestock Farm Practices 0+1 P.K. Dogra & Dr. Rajesh Thakur Compulsory Internship 46 students (7 batches) for 14 days duration each P.K. Dogra & Parveen Sharma Postgraduate Courses: NIL S. Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Name of Teacher(s) M.V. Sc. Courses (1 st Semester) 1. LFP-491 Dairy Farm Management 1+1 P.K.Dogra & Sanjay Khurana M.V. Sc. Courses (2 nd Semester) 81

90 S. N. 1. LFP-491 Dairy Farm Management 1+1 P.K.Dogra & Sanjay Khurana 3. RESEARCH a. Research Projects in Progress Title of the Project PI/Co-PI Funding Source 1. AICRP on goat improvement (Gaddi Field Unit) 2. Empowering rural women of Himachal Pradesh: sustainable dairy entrepreneurship. Completed in June Ultrasonography and radioimmunoassay assisted endocrine modulation of ovarian follicular dynamics for augmentation of pregnancy rate in cows. Completed in March Propagation of AI in goats of Himachal Pradesh. 5. Studies on the use of Apple Pomace as livestock feed ingredient. 6. Impact Analysis of Integrated Watershed Project in Swan Catchment, in Una district of HP 7. Vulnerability Assessment of Agriculture-Horticulture Sector in Kullu district of HP Dr. P. K. Dogra as PI Dr. P. K. Dogra as Co-PI Dr. P. K. Dogra as Co-PI Dr. P. K. Dogra as Co-PI Dr. P.K Dogra as Co-PI Dr. RK Thakur as Co-PI Dr. RK Thakur as Co-PI 8. AICRP on soybean Dr. GD Sharma as Co-PI AICRP (ICAR) DST, New Delhi BARC, Mumbai Min. of Agri. GOI RKVY, HP Gov. Swan Rever Project SDC Budget Year of Duration (Rs in Start Lacs) Continued lac lac Completed 2013 Completed years lac lac years years years ICAR years ( Associated as volunteer centre) c. Summary of research finding during the year d. Scientific Publications and Presentations (as per standard format) i). Publications 1.Bangthai Ajit, Sood Pankaj, Singh Madhumeet, Kumar Ravinder, Dogra P.K., Nanda Trilok, Sharma Ravindra, Vishwaradhya T.M., Kumar Pankaj and Kumar Parvesh (2015). Response and quantification of certain milk attributes following artificial induction of lactation in Jersey crossbred cows of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 41 (1):

91 2. Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y.P., Katoch S. and Dogra P.K. (2015). Factors affecting fertility, hatchability and chick survivability in poultry germplasm under sub temperate conditions. Himachal J. Agric. Res. 41 (1): Thakur Rakesh, Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P K (2016). Capacity building: an effective tool for augmenting poultry production in Himachal Pradesh. J. Krishi Vigyan 4(2): Sankhyan Varun, Thakur YP, Thakur Rakesh, Dogra P.K. and Katoch Sanjit (2015). Of crossbreeding indigenous chicken with improved germplasm for performance assessment and adaptability under village farming system in Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Paper presented in the International Conference on Potential for poultry production in developing countries. Organized by WSPA, held at Belak Antalya, Turkey, Oct , 2015.In proceedings pp Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Y.P. (2015). Migratory pastoralism: mainstay of hill livestock farming, constraints and future prospects. Lead paper presented in the 3 rd biennial national conference on Interventions in livestock production cum- health and crop mixed farming for nutritional security. November 4-5, Organised by Department of Animal Nutrition, COVAS, CSKHPKV at Palampur. Pp Singh Geetanjali, Bhardwaj Bishrutee and Dogra P.K. (2015). Role of nutrition in preventing bovine sub-clinical mastitis. Abstract presented in the 3 rd biennial national conference on Interventions in livestock production cum- health and crop mixed farming for nutritional security. November 4-5, Organised by Department of Animal Nutrition, COVAS, CSKHPKV at Palampur. Pp Sood Pankaj, Sarma H.D., Dogra P.K., Kadwal R. and Sachdev S.S. (2016). Factors affecting pharmacological induction of estrus in cattle. Abstract presented XV Annual Convention of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (ISVPT) on Nutritional pharmacology and toxicology beyond calories. Jan , 2016 held at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. Abstr. ORP-020. (awarded as best poster). 8.Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun and Thakur Y.P. (2016).Reproductive efficiency of Gaddi goats under transhumance production system. Paper presented in XII Annual Convention of SOCDAB and national seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, held at SKUAST-J, Jammu, Feb , Sankhyan Varun, Thakur Y.P., Dogra P.K. and Katoch Sanjit (2106).Biometery of Rampur bushair sheep based on principal component analysisof various bod measurements. Paper presented in XII Annual Convention of SOCDAB and national seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, held at SKUAST-J, Jammu, Feb , (awarded second best poster). 10.Thakur Y.P., Sankhyan Varun and Dogra P.K. (2106).Production potential of native chicken (Gallus domesticus) population of Himachal Pradeshfor various growth, egg production, mortality and fertility traits. Paper presented in XII Annual Convention of SOCDAB and national seminar on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity, held at SKUAST-J, Jammu, Feb , Dogra P.K., Sankhyan Varun and Kumar Ravindra (2016). Pravasi charagah paddhati se pasu paalan: pramukh samasyain avam nidan. Lead paper presented in the two days seminar Agriculural Research and Technical Terminology in Hindi. Organised jointly by IGFRI Reg. Station, Palampur, Commission for Scietific and Tecnical terminology Ministry of HRD New Delhi and COVAS, Palampur. May 19-20, 2016 at COVAS Palampur. 12. Rana M C, Nag Manu, Rana S S and Sharma, GD Post emergence herbicides on weeds and productivity of garden pea under mid-hill conditions of Himalaya. Indian Journal of Weed Science 47(2): Sankhyan NK, Kumari Nitika, Dutta Jintu, Sharma Sanjay K and Sharma, GD Status and distribution of Sulphur in acidic alfisols of District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh ii). Presentations NIL 83

92 iii). Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin NIL 4. EXTENSION a. Extension Publication b. Radio talk/ TV Telecast : 5.PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: S. Date Title Name of Participants April, 2016 National training programme on Zero budget natural farming.organized by DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Dr. P.K. Dogra Dr. GD Sharma Dr. Rajesh Kr. Thakur 2. 1 May 2016 HP state South zonal seminar on Contemporary Veterinary issues in Himachal Pradesh. Organized by Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Shimla at COVAS, Palampur. 3. Nov. 4-5, 2015 National conference on Interventions in livestock production cum- health and crop mixed farming for nutritional security. Organised by Department of Animal Nutrition, COVAS, CSKHPKV at 4. Jan 28-31, Feb , May 19-20, 2016 Palampur. International Conference, ISAPM 2016 on Innovative Designs, Implements for Global Environment & Entrepreneurial Needs Optimising Utilitarian Sources INDIGENOUS. Organized by College of Veterinary Sciences, Rajendra Nagar, Hydrabad. National symposium on Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic animal biodiversity and XIII Annual convention of SOCDAB. Organized by Faculty of Vety. Sci. & A.H., SKUAST-J, R S Pura, Jammu. Two days Seminar on Agriculural Research and Technical Terminology in Hindi. Organized by IGFRI Reg. Station, Palampur, Commission for Scietific and Tecnical terminology Ministry of HRD New Delhi and COVAS, Palampur Dr. Parveen Dr. P.K. Dogra Dr. Parveen Sharma Dr. P.K. Dogra Dr. P.K. Dogra Dr. P.K. Dogra Dr. P.K. Dogra 9. April 5-7, 2016 Attended Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on Soybean at Dharwad, Karnataka w.e.f Dr G. D. Sharma 84

93 10. April 21, Participated in Agricultural Officers workshop on kharif crops on Nov. 21, 2015 Attended and participated in Agricultural Officers workshop on Rabi crops held at CSKHPKV, Palampur on Dr G. D. Sharma and Dr. Rajesh Kumar Thakur Dr G. D. Sharma and Dr. Rajesh Kumar Thakur 6.WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED: NIL 7. MISCELLANEOUS The knowledge of modern scientific practices of animal management was transferred to 1439 farmers and school students, through 104 group visits, across all districts of HP and neighboring states including J& K, Punjab and UP. The faculty delivered 58 lectures to farmers under different raining programmes of the university. The fodder production unit managed to produce qtl. of green fodder out of which qtl. was preserved as silage for feeding during lean period. The dairy unit managed overall conception rate for first, second and third insemination as 45.45, and 58.58%, respectively. The total milk production during the year was lits. with wet and herd averages of 6.19and 4.85 lit /cow/day. Out of the total milk produced, lit. was fed to the calves, lit. was converted into Paneer, lit. was used for lab. analysis and rest lit. was sold as fluid milk. The revolving fund generated the total income of Rs. 78,55,

94 VETERINARY & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTENSION EDUCATION 1. INTROODUCTION Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education came into existence in the year 1999 to meet the Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education as per the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) Act, The Department aims to educate the veterinary graduates in application of the basic concepts of development education, entrepreneurship development as well as that of behavioral sciences for the transfer/dissemination of available technology in the field of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. This is important in view of the fact that the extension approaches for the Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry are significantly different from those used in allied sciences like Agriculture, Horticulture and Home Sciences. Over a period of time, the department has achieved several milestones in teaching, research and extension. The department has working closely with field veterinary institutions to reach out livestock owners of the region. This is in process of forging of partnership with National Innovation Foundation, Department of Science and Technology on validation and dissemination of traditional animal health technologies in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Department has set up a new facilities in the Audio Visual Technology Lab, Videoconferencing for helping the faculty and farmers in the way of conducting the seminars, research and direct conversation with farmers of the state and students or researchers of different universities. 2. TEACHING Following teaching courses were offered by the department during the academic session : Undergraduate Courses S. No Course Course Title Credit hrs Instructors 1 st Semester 1. VAE-311 Principle and Techniques of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension. 2+1 Dr. Alok Sharma Dr. Shivani Katoch Dr. Aneesh Thakur 2 VAE-511 Livestock Entrepreneurship 1+0 Dr. Alok Sharma Dr. Vinod Sharma 3 Study Circle Livestock & Livelihoods NC Dr. Alok Sharma S. No Course Course Title Credit hours Instructors 2 nd Semester 1. VAE-321 Livestock Economics, Marketing and Business Management. 2+1 Dr. Rajesh Thakur (Live stock Farm) Deptt. of Agriculture Economics & Extension, COA 2. TVC- 421 Veterinarian in Society (Non- Credit) 1+0 Dr. Alok Sharma 3. Study Circle Livestock & Livelihoods NC Dr. Alok Sharma Postgraduate Courses: - NIL- 86

95 3. RESEARCH A) Postgraduate Research Ongoing Master Programme: NIL Ongoing Doctoral Pragramme : NI Postgraduate Research : Salient Achievements: NIL B) RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: S. Title of Project P I Funding Agency Budget Year of start Duratio n 1 Niche Area of Excellencein Organic Agriculture (Dairy Component) Dr. Alok Sharma (Co-PI) ICAR 5.53 crore years C) SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS (during the year) : Validation of the Herbal Medication (AHP/EF/PG) against Bovine Ephemeral Fever in Himachal Pradesh. The field trials of this medication indicated that it is a potential low cost alternative to the costly allopathic treatment of the BEF. D) SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATION i) Publications: Research Papers published 1. A. Sharma, S. F. Hussain, S. Ponnan, R. Periyasamy, A. Singh, L. P. Bharwad, D. Thakur, R. D. Patil and A Tandon (2015). Evaluation of indigenous veterinary medications for curing bovine ephemeral fever in regions of Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Creativity and Innovations at Grassroots, (IIM Ahmedabad, Jan. 2015) pp Sharma, Alok (2016); Validation Report for the Herbal Medication (AHP/EF/PG) against Bovine Ephemeral Fever in Himachal Pradesh. : National Innovation Foundation (DST), Ahmedabad ii) Presentations iii) Manuals, Books, Booklets and Bulletin 1. Sharma, A K and Saini, J P (2015): Livestock Management in Organic Farming: Concepts and Practices. Compendium of the National Conference of the Society for Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, pp Sharma, Alok and Sharma, Vinod (2015): Role of Livestock and its Management in Organic Farming (Training Compendium), Department of Organic Agriculture, pp Sharma, Alok (2015), Disaster Management Issues in Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Training Compendium for the NDRF ; pp Sharma Alok, Devesh Thakur, R.D.Patil& Arpna Tandon Technical Bulletin: Evaluating Indigenous Veterinary Medications for curing Ephemeral / Bovine Viral Fever in the Regions of Himachal Pradesh (2015). Deptt. of Veterinary & AH Extension Education, CSK HPKV Palampur, pp EXTENSION a. Extension Publication : NIL b. Radio talk / TV Telecast NIL 87

96 5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE, TRAININGS ETC. a) Trainings: TRAINING OF EXTENSION PERSONNEL / FARMERS / LECTURES DELIVERED S. Training / Programme Title Period Lecture / topic/ Contribution 1 Training/ Practical exposure to the Oct 13, 14, Training Lecture : constables of Sasastra Seema Bal 16, 20, Future of Livestock (SSB) : Palampur Unit 2015 Farming in India 2 Model Training Course on ECO- Oct 12-19, Role of Livestock and its FRIENDLY MANAGEMENT 2015 Management in Organic PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC Farming AGRICULTURE DEE and Ministry of Agriculture) 3 INSPIRE INTERNSHIP CAMP (DST) Oct , INSPIRE INTERNSHIP CAMP (DST) Oct , Training Program for ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FOR FARMERS OF HARYANA. Organized by DEE, CSK HPKV 6 Interactive Session cum Exposure visit of the BSc Students from HP University (GC Dharamshala) 7 Training Program on Dairy Farming for farmers of district Solan, Sponsored by Project Director- ATMA, Solan 8 Training Program on Dairy Farming for farmers of district Solan, Sponsorer Project Director, ATMA, 9 Training/ Practical exposure to the constables of Sasastra Seema Bal (SSB), Palampur Unit March 15-19, 2016 Career Prospects in Veterinary and Animal Sciences Contributions of Animal Sciences towards WHITE REVOLUTION Livestock Management in Organic Agriculture : Key Issues for Dairy Farmers 16/3/2016 Veterinary Sciences : Past, Present and Future June 6-10, 2016 June 6-10, 2016 May 25, 2016 Newer Concepts in Dairy Farming : Organic farming, Biodiversity Conservation and Value addition of Cow urine/ dung Establishing Mini Dairy Units : Some Technoeconomic parameters Livestock Emergencies and Disaster Management of trainees b) Conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia: PARTICIPATION IN SEMINAR / SYMPOSIA/ CONFERENCES : S. EVENT DATES CONTRIBUTION 1 2 National Conference : Interventions in Livestock Production cum Health and Crop Mixed Farming for Nutritional Security : (Deptt. of Animal Nutrition, CSK HPKV, Palampur) National Conference of SVAHE : PUSH TO THE LIVESTOCK FARMING THROUGH 88 Nov. 4-5, 2015 Nov , 2015 Chairperson, Technical Session III (Therapeutic Diets and Nutra-ceuticals for Livestock Production) Lead Lecture / Resource Person (Livestock

97 3 KNOWLEDGE EMPOWERMENT OF THE FARMERS, (GADVASU, Ludhiana) National Seminar on Use of Technical Terminology in Agriculture Research Organized by IFGRI (Palampur Unit) for the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Govt of India May 19-20, 2016 Management in Organic Farming : Concepts and Practices Expert / Resource Person/ Technical Lecture 6. WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAININGS ETC. ORGANIZED : NIL 7. HONOURS AND AWARDS : NIL 8. FACULTY VISITS ABROAD : NIL 9. MISCELLANEOUS : Extension Museum Hall with Three-dimensional Educational Models was fully operationalized. This facility caters to information needs of farmers on useful scientific animal health and production practices to visiting farmers school students dignitaries and visiting trainee groups under different training programs within and outside the University. Farmer-friendly Extension Literature (folders, leaflets, booklets and Technical Bulletins etc) are put for display. Information Kiosks : The department has installed 3 Information Kiosks to educate the farmers and visitors about a wealth of information related to livestock breeds, breeding, health, disease management and production aspects of livestock rearing. An ICT based software named: Pashudhan evam Kukkat Rog Soochna Pranaali(in Hindi) has been installed for dissemination of animal health practices in audio visual medium to Dairy Sheep, Goat and Poultry Farmers. With the availability of technical manpower, more and more material will be added to the facility. More and more information is being loaded every year. Video Conferencing facility has been set up and efforts are on to operationalize as soon as the last hurdle of High speed Connectivity is provided by the university. This facility will help the faculty and researchers communicate with researchers, experts and students of different universities. The facility awaits high speed 2-way net connectivity and ISD connection for it to be utilized. Visits conducted to Livestock Farmer Educational Museum Date Name of Visitor Organization / Affiliation 10/07/2015 Prof. A. K. Srivastara Director & Vice Chancellor NDRI (Deemed University), Karnal 28/08/2015 Dr. Gagnesh Sharma Dy. Director, Tea Board India, Palampur 05/11/2015 Dr. K. S. Risam Director, Extension Education SKUST- Jammu 06/11/2015 Dr. Sefer Dlagag Faculty of Veterinary University, Serbia 07/12/2015 Dr. S. R. Ahuja ISO Expert, Swiss Cart, New Delhi 05/01/2015 Dr. Vipan Kumar Director, National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad 89

98 18/01/2016 Dr. J. V. Ramana Member - VCI Inspection team Prof & Head, APAU, Tirupati 16/03/2016 Prof. Sapna Banta Prof & Head, Zoology Deptt. of Govt. PG College Dharamshala 05/04/2016 Dr. N.S.Rathore DDG (Edn) ICAR, New Delhi 04/05/2016 Dr. Sangita ISO Internal Auditor, CSK HP KV-Palampur 04/05/2016 Dr. K. Mohini ISO Internal Auditor, CSK HP KV-Palampur 14/05/2016 Dr. Rashmi Katheria Assistant Prof. DUVASU, Mathura 16/05/2016 Dr. Jayant Kumar Mishra Head, Deptt. of Ocean Studies, Pondicherry University, Port Blair 20/05/2016 Dr. P. S. Slathia Assistant Prof., SKUAST, Jammu 24/06/2016 Dr. H. K. Verma Director Extension 14/09/2016 Dr. Rajni Jain Principal Scientist, ICAR 90

99 ANNEXURE-I List of faculty of Dr. G.C.NEGI College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences S. Name of Faculty Member Designation Department of Breeding Genetics & Biostatistics 1 Dr Y P Thakur Prof & Head 2 Dr Varun Sankhyan Asstt Prof. (On Study Leave) Animal Nutrition 1. Dr V K Sharma Prof. 2. Dr Daisy Rani Assoc Prof 3. Dr Shivani Katoch Assco Prof 4. Dr Vinod Kumar Sharma Asstt Prof Veterinary Anatomy and Histology 1 Dr Rajesh Rajput Prof & Head 2 Dr Virender Pathak Asstt Prof (on Study Leave) Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry 1 Dr R Kumar Professor & Head 2 Dr Naresh Kumar Professor 3 Dr Geetanjali Singh Assco. Prof. 4 Dr Madan Singh Verma Asstt. Prof. Veterinary Microbiology 1 Dr. Mandeep Sharma Professor & Head 2 Dr. K B Nagal Professor 3 Dr. Rajesh Chahota Associate Professor (ON EOL) 4 Dr. Subhash Verma Associate Professor 5 Dr Prasejit Dhar Assistant Professor 6 Dr Aneesh Kumar Assistant Professor (ON EOL) Veterinary Parasitology 1 Dr. S. Mittra Professor & Head 2 Dr. R.K. Agnihotri Professor 3 Dr. Devina Sharma Assistant Professor(on study leave w.e.f 27 th Jan 2015 till date) Veterinary Pathology 1 Dr. V K Gupta Professor & Head 2 Dr. R K Asrani Professor 3 Dr. R D Patil Assistant Professor Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology 1 Dr. Dinesh Sharma Assistant Professor 2 Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj Assistant Professor (on study leave) 91

100 Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology 1 Dr. A.K.Panda Professor and Head 2 Dr. S.K.Khurana Professor 3 Dr. S.D. Thakur Asstt. Professor (ON EOL) 4 Dr. Atul Gupta Asstt. Professor ( On study leave for PhD) Livestock Production Management 1 Dr. P.K. Dogra Professor & Head 2 Dr. (Mrs.) Saroj Bala Asstt. Professor Livestock Products Technology 1 Dr. B. G. Mane Assistant Professor 2 Dr. Dinesh Krofa Assistant Professor (On Study Leave) Veterinary Surgery & Radiology 1. Dr. S.K. Sharma ADR cum Professor & Head 2. Dr. Adarsh Kumar Professor 3. Dr. S.P. Tyagi Professor 4. Dr. Amit Kumar Assistant Professor (On study leave w.e.f. Jan 2015) 5. Dr. Arvind Sharma Assistant Professor (Secondment basis) Veterinary Medicine 1 Dr. Des Raj Prof. & Head 2 Dr. R.K. Mandial Prof. 3 Dr. Ankur Sharma Asstt. Prof. 4 Dr. Ajay Katoch Asstt. Prof. (on Study Leave) Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics 1 Dr. Navneet Kumar Vasishta Professor and Head 2 Dr. Madhumeet Singh Professor 3 Dr. Pankaj Sood Professor (Transferred as Head, TVCC) 4 Dr. Amit Sharma Assistant Professor (On study leave) 5 Dr. Purabi Barman Assistant Professor (On EOL) 6 Dr. Pravesh Kumar Assistant Professor Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex 1 Pankaj Sood Professor and Head 2 Pardeep Sharma Asstt. Prof. [on study leave] 3 Amit Singla Asstt. Prof. [on study leave] Livestock Farm 1 Dr. P. K. Dogra Professor and Head, DDO 2 Dr. G. D. Sharma Principal Agronomist (w. e. f ) 3 Dr. Rajesh K. Thakur Principal Economist (w. e. f ) Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education 1 Dr. Alok Sharma Professor & Head 2 Dr. Devesh Thakur Assistant Professor (On Study Leave, w.e.f. 1/8/2014) 92

101 List of college staff members ANNEXURE II S. Name of Staff Member Designation Office of Dean 1. Sh Sat Pal Personal Assistant 2. Sh. Ramesh Bhadwal Asstt Registrar 3. Sh. Madan Lal Sharma Sr Asstt. 4. Sh. Suresh Kumar Gupta Sr Asstt. 5. Sh Roop Chand Sr Asstt. 6. Sh Desh raj Jr Asstt. 7. Sh Moti Ram Jr Asstt. 8. Sh Saran Dass Clerk 9. Sh Sunil Kumar Clerk 10. Sh Kumer Chand Peon 11. Sh.Kartar Singh Driver 12. Sh Suresh Kumar Bus Conductor Department Of Breeding Genetics & Biostatistics 1 Sh. Sanjay Gupta Sr. Asstt. Joined on Sh. Satish Kumar Sr. Asstt. Transferred on Sh Vijay Kumar Clerk 4 Smt. Shivali Jamwal Computer Asstt. 5 Sh Ravinder Kumar Lab. Asstt. 6 Sh. Harbans Lal Peon 7 Sh. Om Prakash Cattle Attendant 8 Sh. Roshan Lal Beldar 9 Sh. Kehar Singh Beldar 10 Sh. Ramesh Kumar Beldar 11 Sh. Pyara Ram Beldar 12 Smt. Pushpa Devi Sweeper ( Contractual) Animal Nutrition 1. Sh. Sher Singh Sr. Asstt. (Upto ) 2. Sh. Satish Kumar Sr. Asstt. (w.e.f ) 3. Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon 4. Sh. Chaman Lal Sr. T.A. 5. Sh. Anirudh Chand Jr. T.A. 6. Sh. Madan Lal Lab Helper 7. Sh. Vikram Singh Beldar Veterinary Anatomy & Histology 1 Sh. Om Prakesh Laboratory Assistant 2 Sh.Amar Singh Macerator-cum-Dissection Hall Attendant 3 Sh.Rajinder Kumar Animal Attendant-cum-Sweeper 93

102 Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry 1 Sh. Veepan Kumar Supdt. (EC) 2 Kumari Promila Clerk 3 Sh. Jai Chand Junior Technician 4 Sh. BisanDass Laboratory assistant 5 Sh. Ravinder Kumar Peon Veterinary Microbiolgy 1 Sh.Rama Nand Sharma Tech Asst G 1 2 Sh.Baldev Kumar Jr Technician 3 Sh.Shruti Prakash Lab Helper 4 Sh.Ashwani Kumar Sr Asstt 5 Sh.Anil Kumar Stenographer 6 Sh.Rajinder Singh Peon Veterinary Pathology 1 Mr. Madan Singh Junior Assistant 2 Mr. Arjun Singh Sr. Technical Assistant (Grade-II) 3 Mr. Pritam Chand Beldar against PM Attendant 4 Mr. Ram Dhan Beldar against Peon Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicolgy 1 Sh. Joginder Kumar Junior Technician 2 Shri Narotam Chand Beldar Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology 1 Sh. Lajpat Rai LA 2 Sh.Mehar Chand Peon Livestock Product Management Ministerial Staff: NIL Superintendent (Ex cadre) Technical and Field Staff: 1. Sh. Rameshwar Lal Saini Syce cum rider Livestock Product Technology 1 Lajpat Rai Lab Assistant 2 Santosh Kumar Peon 3 Amin Chand Beldar Veterinary Surgery & Radiology 1. Smt. Seema Devi Senior Assistant 2. Sh. Karm Chand Clerk 3. Sh. Baldev Raj STA Gr-I 4. Sh. Virender Singh Radiographer 5. Sh. Narinder Singh Lab Attendant 6. Sh. Prem Chand Beldar Veterinary Medicine 1. Sh. G.R. Sharma Supdt.-II 94

103 2. Sh. Subhash Chand Peon 3. Sh. Balak Ram Beldar Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics 1 Sh. Devi Lal Sharma Sr. Tech Assistant 2 Sh. Shanti Sarup Junior Tech. 3 Sh. Parveen Kumar Contractual Clerk 4 Sh. Kamal Jeet Peon Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex 1. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Veterinary Supervisor 2. Mr. Rampal Junior Technician 3. Mr. Hoshiar Singh Lab Helper Livestock Farm Ministerial Staff: 1. Smt. Renu Kumari Superintendent (Ex cadre) 2. Sh. Moti Ram Clerk Technical and Field Staff: 1. Dr.Parveen K. Sharma Veterinary Officer 2. Sh. Kashmir Singh Tech. Asstt. G-II 3. Sh. Ramesh Kumar Vety. Superivisor 4. Sh Rakesh Kumar Dairy Inspector 5. Sh. Anil Kumar Vety. Pharmacist 6. Sh. Raj Kumar Vety. Pharmacist 7. Sh. Ajmer Singh Lab. Asstt (upto ) 8. Sh Subhash Chand Lab. Asstt. (upto ) 9. Sh. Vikram Kumar F.A. G-1 (upto ) 10. Sh. Mohinder Singh Field Asstt. Drivers : 1. Sh. Sukh Dev Road Roller Driver 2. Sh. Piar Chand Driver (w.e.f ) Cattle Attendants & Beldars: 1. Cattle Attendants 6 Nos. 2. a. Beldars b. Beldars & Cattle Attendants 21 Nos. (2 Nos. working in other departments of the University) (26Nos.) (All Transferred to H.P. Govt. on secondment basis) 3. Syce cum Rider 1 Nos. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education 1 Sh. Naresh Kumar Lab. Attendant 95

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