VPT-DIVISION OF PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY

Established as an independent division of F.V.Sc. & A.H. in 2001-2002.
Pharmacology and Toxicology is essentially an experimental science which embraces various aspects like pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetics and metabolism, pharmacotherapy and toxicology. Research is directed to use existing drugs judiciously and rationally, also evolve new entities for the treatment of animal diseases and increasing productivity of the farm animals.
Mandate:

1. Imparting instructions to B.V.Sc. & A.H. students in Vety. Pharmacology & Toxicology as prescribed under VCI syllabus.

2. Imparting instructions and research orientation at Post Graduate level in the discipline

Research Programs

1. Pharmacokinetics of antibacterial drugs in small ruminants
2. Toxicological studies of pesticides

3. Toxicological studies of minerals in small ruminants

Avenues for collaborative research with other interested institutions

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Services that can be offered by the division

Evaluation of different biomarkers for diagnosis of toxicosis

Headed by

Dr. Rajinder Raina, Professor

Phone No:

Fax:

E-mail : vetypharma_skuastj@hotmail.com

FACULTY

Dr. Rajinder Raina, Ph.D.

Professor

Phone No: +91-9419630356

E-mail : drrajinderraina@ymail.com

Specialization in/ Research interests: Pharmacokinetics & Toxicokinetics
Research projects:

1. Pharmacokinetics of antibacterial drugs in small ruminants
2. Toxicological studies of pesticides

3. Toxicological studies of minerals in small ruminants
PG Students guided: 3 (Three)

Selected Publications:

1. Raina R, Prawez S. and Srivastava A.K. (2005) Pharmacokinetics and dosage regimen of Ceftriaxone following its single intramuscular administration in Kangani breed of goats (Capra hircus). Journal of Research, SKUAST-J. 4(2): 137-142.
2. Manwar S.J., Moudgal R.P., Shastry K.V.H., Mohan J. and Raina R. (2005). Role of nitric acid in follicular development and egg production in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Theriogenology. 65(7):1392-1400.
3. Prawez S. and Raina R. (2006). Effects of E. coli. endotoxin induced fever on the kinetics and dosage regimen of cefuroxime in goats. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 40(2):131-134.
4. Verma PK, Kumar D, Tandan SK and Raina R (2007) Effect of Tryptaminergic system in regulating the motility of Gastrothylax crumenifer, Journal of Veterinary Parasitology 21(2):157-160.
5. Verma PK, Kumar D, Tandan SK, Srivastava AK and Raina R (2007) Effect of calcium channel blockers on spontaneous muscular activity of Gastrothylax crumenifer, a rumen amphistome. Iranian Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 6(2): 139-144.
6. Verma PK, Kumar D, Tandan SK, Srivastava AK and Raina R (2007) Effect of Nitric oxide modulators on spontaneous muscular activity of Gastrothylax crumenifer, a rumen amphistome. Journal of Research, 6(1): 102-108.
7. Raina R, Prawez S, Dimitrova DJ, Verma PK and Pankaj NK (2007) Pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin following intravenous administration in Wlh Chickens (Gallus domesticus). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, 6(2): 6-11.
8. Prawez S, Raina R, Srivastava AK, Pankaj NK Verma PK and Dimitrova DJ (2007) Pharmacokinetics of tobramycin following single intramuscular administration in kagani goats (Capra hircus). Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 10(2): 13-19.
9. Raina R, Prawez S, Pankaj NK and Verma PK (2007) Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin after Single Oral Administration to WLH Chicken (Gallus Domesticus). Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 3(5): 254-259.
10. Raina R, Prawez S, Dimitrova DJ, Pankaj NK, Verma PK (2008). Disposition kinetics and urinary excretion of ciprofloxacin in goats following single intravenous administration. Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 9(3): 241-245.
11. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Verma PK, Raina R (2009) Alterations in the biochemical parameters during sub-acute toxicity of fluoride alone and in conjunction with aluminum sulphate in goats. Biological Trace Element Research, 130: 20-30 .
12. Raina R, Verma PK, Kusum, Vinay Kant (2009) Effect of repeated dermal application of α-cypermethrin on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in rats. Toxicology International, 16(1): 27-30.
13. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Verma PK, Raina R, Pankaj NK (2009). Negligible ameliorative efficacy of aluminum sulphate on oxidative stress induced by sub-acute fluoride intoxication in goats. Fluoride, 42(2): 120-123.
14. Vinay Kant, Verma PK, Pankaj NK, J Kumar, Kusum, Raina R, Srivastava AK (2009) Hematological profile of the sub-acute oral toxicity of fluoride and ameliorative efficacy of aluminum sulphate in goats. Toxicology International, 16(1): 31-35.
15. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Verma PK, Uppal SK, Raina R (2009). Ameliorative effect of aluminum sulphate on the milk fluoride levels in goats. Israel journal of Veterinary Medicine 62(2): 44-45.
16. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Raina R, Verma PK, Pankaj NK (2009) Single and multiple daily dose toxicokinetics of fluoride after oral administration of sodium fluoride in goats. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Available Online.
17. Raina R, Verma, P.K, Pankaj, N.K Vinaykant Prawez, S (2009). Induction of oxidative stress by chronic dermal application of cypermethrin. Journal of Veterinary Sciences (accepted).

18. Raina R, Verma PK, Pankaj NK, Vinay Kant, Prawez S (2009) Protective role of L-ascorbic acid against cypermethrin induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in wistar rats. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Available Online.

Dr. Mudasir Sultana, PhD

Professor

Phone No: +91-9419073884
E-mail : mudasir786@gmail.com
Specialization in/ Research interests: Pharmacokinetics & Toxicology
Selected Publications:

1. Sultana M, Gupta PP & Singh TJ (1987) Pathological changes in experimental phorate poisoning in buffalo calves. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 57(5): 420-423.
2. Sultana M & Singh TJ (1990) Effect of DAM and Atropine on phorate induced toxicity in buffalo calves. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 3: 290-294.
3. Awal MA & Sultana M (1998) Effect of long term low level exposure of photate in rumen function in male buffalo calves. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Sciences, 17(1-2): 55-62.
4. Sultana M & Srivastava AK (1999) Pharmacokinetics of Diacetyl Monoxime after IV administration in healthy and Dichlorvos intoxicated Cow calves. JK Practitioner, 6(2): 153-154.
5. Sultana M & Srivastava AK (2000) Intravenous pharmacokinetics, Urinary Excretion and dosage regimen of Diactyl Monoxime in cross bred bovine calves. Journal PAS, 2(1): 113-116.
6. Sultana M & Bandey MT (2001) Antibiotics as feed additives in poultary. Indian Poultary Review, 32(10): 48-51.
7. Sultana M & Srivastava AK (2001) Pharmacokinetics, Urinary excretion & plasma protein binding of 2-PAM in calves. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 33: 363-365.
8. Sultana M & Srivastava AK (2001) Reversal affects of acetyl choline esterase reactivators on Dichlorovos induced bio-chemical alterations in calves. Journal of Research, Punjab Agricultural University, 38(3-4): 280-287.
9. Sultana M & Srivastava AK (2002) Plasma levels and disposition kinetics of 2-PAM in experimentally induced Dichlorovos intoxicated calves. Pract. NAT-Acad Sci. India, 72(1).

10. Sultana M & Srivastava AK (2003) Disposition kinetics and RBC partitioning of 2-PAM in calves following IM administration. Indian Journal of Animal Science.

Dr. Nrip Kishore Pankaj, MVSc

Assistant Professor
Phone No: +91-9419213299
E-mail :
Specialization in/ Research interests: Toxicodynamics & Pharmacokinetics

Selected Publications:

1. Raina R, Prawez S, Dimitrova DJ, Verma PK and Pankaj NK (2007) Pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin following intravenous administration in Wlh Chickens (Gallus domesticus). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, 6(2): 6-11.
2. Prawez S, Raina R, Srivastava AK, Pankaj NK, Verma PK and Dimitrova DJ (2007) Pharmacokinetics of tobramycin following single intramuscular administration in kagani goats (Capra hircus). Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 10(2): 13-19.
3. Raina R, Prawez S, Pankaj NK and Verma PK (2007) Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin after Single Oral Administration to WLH Chicken (Gallus Domesticus). Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 3(5): 254-259.
4. Raina R, Prawez S, Dimitrova DJ, Pankaj NK, Verma PK (2008). Disposition kinetics and urinary excretion of ciprofloxacin in goats following single intravenous administration. Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 9(3): 241-245.
5. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Verma PK, Raina R, Pankaj NK (2009). Negligible ameliorative efficacy of aluminum sulphate on oxidative stress induced by sub-acute fluoride intoxication in goats. Fluoride, 42(2): 120-123.
6. Vinay Kant, Verma PK, Pankaj NK, J Kumar, Kusum, Raina R, Srivastava AK (2009) Hematological profile of the sub-acute oral toxicity of fluoride and ameliorative efficacy of aluminum sulphate in goats. Toxicology International, 16(1): 31-35.
7. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Raina R, Verma PK, Pankaj NK (2009) Single and multiple daily dose toxicokinetics of fluoride after oral administration of sodium fluoride in goats. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Available Online.
8. Raina R, Verma, P.K, Pankaj, N.K Vinaykant Prawez, S (2009). Induction of oxidative stress by chronic dermal application of cypermethrin. Journal of Veterinary Sciences (accepted).

9. Raina R, Verma PK, Pankaj NK, Vinay Kant, Prawez S (2009) Protective role of L-ascorbic acid against cypermethrin induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in wistar rats. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Available Online.

Dr. Pawan Kumar Verma, MVSc

Assistant Professor

Phone No: +91-9419111332

E-mail : drpawankv@yahoo.co.in

Specialization in/ Research interests: Toxicodynamics & Pharmacodynamics
Selected Publications:

1. Verma PK, Kumar D, Tandan SK and Raina R (2007) Effect of Tryptaminergic system in regulating the motility of Gastrothylax crumenifer, Journal of Veterinary Parasitology 21(2):157-160.
2. Verma PK, Kumar D, Tandan SK, Srivastava AK and Raina R (2007) Effect of calcium channel blockers on spontaneous muscular activity of Gastrothylax crumenifer, a rumen amphistome. Iranian Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 6(2): 139-144.
3. Verma PK, Kumar D, Tandan SK, Srivastava AK and Raina R (2007) Effect of Nitric oxide modulators on spontaneous muscular activity of Gastrothylax crumenifer, a rumen amphistome. Journal of Research, 6(1): 102-108.
4. Verma PK, Kumar D, and Tandan SK (2009) Functional role of cholinergic drugs on spontaneous muscular activity of Gastrothylax crumenifer - an amphistome from ruminants. Journal of Helminthology, 83: 77–82.
5. Raina R, Prawez S, Dimitrova DJ, Verma PK and Pankaj NK (2007) Pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin following intravenous administration in Wlh Chickens (Gallus domesticus). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, 6(2): 6-11.
6. Prawez S, Raina R, Srivastava AK, Pankaj NK Verma PK and Dimitrova DJ (2007) Pharmacokinetics of tobramycin following single intramuscular administration in kagani goats (Capra hircus). Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 10(2): 13-19.
7. Raina R, Prawez S, Pankaj NK and Verma PK (2007) Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin after Single Oral Administration to WLH Chicken (Gallus Domesticus). Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 3(5): 254-259.
8. Raina R, Prawez S, Dimitrova DJ, Pankaj NK, Verma PK (2008). Disposition kinetics and urinary excretion of ciprofloxacin in goats following single intravenous administration. Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 9(3): 241-245.
9. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Verma PK, Raina R (2009) Alterations in the biochemical parameters during sub-acute toxicity of fluoride alone and in conjunction with aluminum sulphate in goats. Biological Trace Element Research, 130: 20-30.
10. Raina R, Verma PK, Kusum, Vinay Kant (2009) Effect of repeated dermal application of α-cypermethrin on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in rats. Toxicology International, 16(1): 27-30.
11. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Verma PK, Raina R, Pankaj NK (2009). Negligible ameliorative efficacy of aluminum sulphate on oxidative stress induced by sub-acute fluoride intoxication in goats. Fluoride, 42(2): 120-123.
12. Vinay Kant, Verma PK, Pankaj NK, J Kumar, Kusum, Raina R, Srivastava AK (2009) Hematological profile of the sub-acute oral toxicity of fluoride and ameliorative efficacy of aluminum sulphate in goats. Toxicology International, 16(1): 31-35.
13. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Verma PK, Uppal SK, Raina R (2009). Ameliorative effect of aluminum sulphate on the milk fluoride levels in goats. Israel journal of Veterinary Medicine 62(2): 44-45.
14. Vinay Kant, Srivastava AK, Raina R, Verma PK, Pankaj NK (2009) Single and multiple daily dose toxicokinetics of fluoride after oral administration of sodium fluoride in goats. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Available Online.
15. Kumar J, Singh Y, Verma PK and Nazki AR (2009) Effect of dietary supplementation of Emblica officinalis on biochemical indices in Vanaraja Chicks. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, (Accepted).
16. Raina R, Verma PK, Pankaj NK, Vinay Kant, Prawez S (2009) Induction of oxidative stress by chronic dermal application of cypermethrin. Journal of Veterinary Sciences (accepted).

17. Raina R, Verma PK, Pankaj NK, Vinay Kant, Prawez S (2009) Protective role of L-ascorbic acid against cypermethrin induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in wistar rats. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Available Online.

WORKSHOP ON "GOAT NUTRITION" 7TH JULY 2009

A day long training programme on the topic ‘An update on Goat Nutrition and Feeding’ was organized by Division of Animal Nutrition in collaboration with American Soybean Association-International Marketing on 07th July, 2009. More than 100 persons including Veterinary officers from Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry Department, Jammu and progressive farmers of the adjoining areas attended the training. The Chief Guest of the inaugural function was Dr R M Acharya, Former DDG (Animal Science), ICAR, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion Dr Acharya stressed upon the importance of developing and disseminating newer technologies and techniques for making the goat keeping not only economically viable but livelihood generating vocation for the upliftment of the resource poor farmers. He also emphasized over the role of feeding and nutrition on the overall productivity and health of the goats. Dr Acharya advocated the need of newer strategies for combating feed scarcity and urged the concerned scientist to work further in this area.

Prior to this, Dr A R Nazki, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry welcomed all the delegates and guests to the training programme. He outlined the importance of goat husbandry in the economics of Jammu region and the scope of development in this area. He further added that faculty is committed to organizing this type of training programs for field veterinarians and farmers in future also. Dr J L Gupta, Former Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, Jammu also spoke on the occasion and discussed various interventions that can be made at the field level for the benefit of goat keepers. The training programme saw technical presentations by speakers Dr K Sharma, Director, Centre of Advanced Studies in Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly U.P., Dr Ramesh Thaper, Consultant, American Soybean Association-International Marketing and Dr R K Sharma, Head, Division of Animal Nutrition, R S Pura.

FVSC & AH, SKUAST-JAMMU SUCCESSES IN 2009 SRF

Adding another feather to the cap, three aspirants of this Faculty successfully qualified for the National level Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)’ 2009 conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for pursuing Ph.D. Degree Program and awarding fellowships in prestigious institutes all over India. The Faculty congratulates the candidates in their achievement.

1. Dr. Ram Najar Chaudhary, Assistant Professor, Vety. Surgery & Radiology
2. Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Vety. Surgery & Radiology
3. Dr. Prabhakar Kumar, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Anatomy

FVSC & AH, SKUAST-JAMMU EXCELS IN 2009 JRF

The Faculty excelled in this year’s National level Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)’ 2009 conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for pursuing Masters Degree Program and awarding fellowships in prestigious institutes all over India. A total of 23 students out of 65 strong, all ranked within the first 100 positions, were successful. This year’s results show a remarkable, never before and unprecedented success rate, particularly in the top 10 positions. The Faculty is all praises for the young vets who desire to pursue their higher studies. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. B. Mishra, in his congratulatory remarks has personally desired to host the successful candidates for tea soon. The Faculty teachers, staff and students alike congratulate the candidates in their commendable and praiseworthy achievement and hope that other aspirants follow in their legacy. Kudos to the meritorious students for their brilliance-

Sonalika (#2) Veterinary Science
Aatish (#3) Animal Science
Parul (#4) Animal Science
Irfan Khan (#6) Animal Science
Mudasir (#6) Veterinary Science
Anil (#7) Animal Science
Pankaj (#9) Animal Science
Rajesh (#11) Veterinary Science
Bashir (#11) Biotechnology
Waseem Rehman (#14)
Davinder (#17) Animal Science
Raja Wasim (#18) Veterinary Science
Anuj (#24) Animal Science
Ajay (#36) Animal Science
Subu (#39) Veterinary Science

Shahid (#41) Animal Science
Priyanka (#44) Animal Science
Mudasir Gujjoo (#49)
Shahnawaz (#51) Veterinary Science
Nuzhat (#54) Veterinary Science
Gousia (#64) Veterinary Science
Zubair (#66) Veterinary Science
Gagandeep (#76) Animal Science
(# All India Rankings)

VPY- DIVISION OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY

The Division of Veterinary Physiology had been formally established in 2000 with the joining of Dr. A. R. Nazki, Associate Professor as founder Faculty Member of the Division. At the time of establishment, the Division was in its infancy and grew by small leaps and bounds with gradual recruitments and strengthening of the divisional facilities. The Division of Veterinary Physiology has six sanctioned faculty positions viz. one Professor, two Associate Professors and three Assistant Professors. At present, there are four teachers (One professor, one Assoc. Prof. and two Asst. Prof.) in position. Posts of an Associate Professor and an Assistant Professor are lying vacant. Besides, six other sanctioned supporting staff viz. two Field cum Laboratory Assistants, one junior steno, one Computer Asstt. and two Laboratory Attendants are present. The posts of junior steno and one FCLA are presently vacant. Efforts are on to establish Reproductive Physiology and Radio-Nuclear Laboratories in near future.

Mandate
1. Impart education and training to the undergraduate (B.V.Sc.) and postgraduate students in the basic and applied aspects of Veterinary Physiology.
2. Research is focused on:

* Studies on impact of environmental factors on animal health and production.

* Studies on impact of migration on health and production of migratory buffaloes, sheep and goat.

* Studies on the economic importance of migration in terms of nutrient utilization and net gains.

* Studies on the limitations imposed by high altitude on reproductive capacities of farm animals.

* Development and clinical use of early pregnancy diagnostic kits in farm animals.

3. Extension activities: To educate the farmers on various aspects of Reproductive and Environmental Physiology to augment production by manipulation of these factors

Research programs

1. “Electrocardiographic responses in rabbits under normal and stress conditions”

2. “Profiling of certain physiological, haematological and blood biochemical parameters in cross bred cattle with relation to season in Jammu region”.

Avenues for collaborative research with other interested institutions:
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Services that can be offered by the Division:
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Headed by

Dr. Ayaz Rasool Nazki, Professor
Phone No: +91-1923-250242

Fax: +91-1923-250639
E-mail : vetphysiol@yahoo.com

FACULTY

Dr. Ayaz Rasool Nazki, BVSc & AH, MVSc, PhD

Professor

Phone No: +91-191-2662712

E-mail : nazkiar@hotmail.com

Specialization in/ Research interests: Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology

Research projects:

PG Students guided: 01 (pursuing MVSc)

Awards: Received 'Bharat Shiksha Rattan Award' and 'Sadiq Memorial Award'

Selected Publications:

1. Nazki, A.R. and P.J.S. Rattan. 1991. “Some Hormonal and Biochemical characteristics of blood in sheep as related to different seasonal environments:. Indian Vet. J.68:28 – 32.

2. Nazki, A.R. and P.J.S. Rattan. 1990. “Status of blood micro elements during different seasons in sheep. Indian Vet. J. 67 : 274 – 276.

3. Nazki, A.R. and P.J.S. Rattan. 1990. “Cardiorespiratory activities in ewes as related to different seasonal environments” Int. J. Anim. Sci. 5 : 89 – 92.

4. Nazki, A.R. F.A.Mattoo and M. Khan. 1988. “Haematological studies in Kashmir sheep: Effect of migration to highland pasture. Indian J. Anim. Sci. 58 : 1060 – 1062.

5. Nazki, A.R., S.P.S. Singha and P.J.S. Rattan. 1988. “Haematological and biochemical studies in sheep as related to different seasonal environments. J. Vety. Physiol. & Allied Sci. 7 : 15 – 22.

6. Singha, S.P.S., A.R.Nazki, S.P.S. Sodhi & P.J.S. Rattan. 1986. “Studies on the effect of seasonal environments on some of the plasma enzymes in ewes”. J.Vety. Physiol. & Allied Sci. 5: 39 – 42.

7. Nazki, A.R., S.P.S. Sodhi, and P.J.S. Rattan. 1986. “Effect of seasonal environments on the adrenal, cortical and thyroidal hormones in sheep”. Indian J.. Anim. Sci. 56 : 327 – 330.

8. Mir, S.A., A.R.Nazki., R. Raina. 2000 “Comparative electro cardiographic studies, and differing effects of pentazocine on ECG, heart and respiratory rates in young sheep and goats”. Small Ruminant Research 37: 13 – 17.

10. Ahmed, J.A., Nazki, A.R.; Nashiruddullah, N.; Iqbal, S. and Pampori, Z.A. (2009). Electrocardiographic observations in clinically healthy New Zealand white rabbits. Indian Journal Animal Physiology

Dr. Puspendra Saswat, BVSc & AH, MVSc

Associate Professor,

Phone No: +91-9419619663

E-mail : drpsmahapatra_67@yahoo.com

Specialization in/ Research interests: Reproductive & Environmental Physiology
Research projects:
'Profiling of certain physiological, haematological and biochemical parameters in cross bred cattle with relation to season Jammu region'

PG Students guided: 01 (pursuing MVSc)
Awards:
Selected Publications:

1. Mahapatra, P.S.; Nayak, N.R. and Mishra, M.S. 1992. Effect of storage on oxygen uptake of broiler semen. Orissa Vet.J.17 (2):116-119.
2. Mahapatra, P.S.; Mohanty, B.P.; Bisoi, P.C.; Mishra, S.C.; Nayak, N.R. and Mishra, M.S. 1994. Effect of storage on the physical and biochemical parameters of broiler semen. Ind. J.Poult.Sci.29 (2): 146-150.
3. Mahapatra, P.S. and Nayak, M.P.1996. Managemental practices in goat farming in Phulbani district of Orissa. Environment & Ecology.4 (1):67-70.

4. Mahapatra, P.S. and Nayak, G.D. 1996. Studies on growth in crossbred (Black Bengal x Ganjam) kids. Int.J.Anim.Sci.11:241-243.

5. Mahapatra, B.K.; Mahapatra, P.S. and Nayak, M.P. 1996. Attitude and knowledge level of dairy farmers on practices of artificial insemination. J.Extn.Edn.1 (1&2):101-103.
6. Panigrahi, B. and Mahapatra, P.S. 1997. Reproductive performance of local goats of Phulbani district of Orissa. Environment & Ecology. 15(2):463-465.

7. Mahapatra,P.S., Panigrahi, B., Sahoo, G. and Patra, G.J. 1997. Seasonal effect on incidence of estrus and birth weight in crossbred (Ganjam x Black Bengal) goats. Ind.J.Anim.Prodn. Mgmt. 13(3):220-222.

8. Das, K.C., Ali, A., Mahapatra, P.S., Malik, S. and Subudhi, P. K.2005. Performance of Broiler fed on Mixed Tree Leaves Meal. Ind. J. Anim. Nutrition. 22(2):

9. Panigrahi, B, Nayak, G.D. and Mahapatra, P.S. 2005. Effect of Type of Flooring on Growth of goats. Environment & Ecology. 23(spl-1):99-101.

10. Das, K.C., Rajkhowa, T.K., Sarma, K. and Mahapatra, P.S. 2008. Growth and Histo-pathological Changes in Broiler fed on Different Levels of Mixed Tree Leaves Meal. Ind. Vet. J. 85(6): 592-594.

Dr. Jonali Devi, BVSc & AH, MVSc

Assistant Professor

Dr. Jafrin Ara Ahmed, BVSc & AH, MVSc

Assistant Professor
Phone No: +91-9469211232
E-mail : jafrinahmed@rediffmail.com
Specialization in/ Research interests: Cardiology and Electrocardiography
Research projects: “Electrocardiographic studies in rabbits under normal and stress conditions”
PG Students guided: 01 (pursuing MVSc)
Awards:
Selected Publications:
1. Ahmed, J.A.; Sanyal, S.; Das, P.J. and Bhattacharjya, M.K. (2002): Electrocardiographic observations in poultry birds. Journal of Interacademicia, 6(Spl.): 666-669.
2. Ahmed, J.A. (2003): Uses and abuses of oxytocin. The North-East Veterinarian, III(2): 10-12
3. Ahmed, J.A.; Sanyal, S.; Das, P.K. and Thakur, S.K. (2004): Electrocardiographic studies in horse. Indian Journal of Animal Health, 43(2): 122-126.
4. Bhattacharjya, M.K.; Banerjee, R.; Biswas, L. and Ahmed, J.A. (2003): Radiographic diagnosis of urolithiasis in female dog. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal, 27: 379.
5. Ahmed, J.A. and Sanyal, S. (2008): Electrocardiographic studies in Garol sheep and black Bengal goats. Research Journal of Cardiology. 1(1): 1-8.
6. Nashiruddullah, N.; Kamil, S.A. and Ahmed, J.A. (2009): Mitral valve bacterial endocarditis in a dog. Indian Jornal of Veterinary Pathology
7. Ahmed, J.A., Nazki, A.R.; Nashiruddullah, N.; Iqbal, S. and Pampori, Z.A. (2009). Electrocardiographic observations in clinically healthy New Zealand white rabbits. Indian Journal Animal Physiology

VPP- DIVISION OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY

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VSR- DIVISION OF VETERINARY SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY

The department of Vety. Surgery & Radiology was started in April 1996 after the deputation of Dr.M.M.S.Zama from F.V.Sc & A.H, Srinagar to permanent wing of-F.V.Sc & A.H, R.S.Pura . Thereafter, Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj joined as Assistant Professor in the year 1998. The full fledged division came into existence in the year 2001 after fresh recruitment of teachers in this discipline. The division started with one small animal laboratory in the beginning and two rooms for its teaching staff.
By Feb 2007 the division was shifted to veterinary referral hospital complex building. Step by step the division got sufficient space for laboratories and procured equipments and instruments for teaching and research. Some major equipments like hydraulic operation tables and for small and large animals, anaesthetic machine, blood gas analyzer, diathermy, acupuncture scope, portable X-ray machine and ECG have been procured by the division.
Mandate:
a) Teaching veterinary Surgery and Radiology to B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc. and Ph. D students.
b) Research in frontline areas of veterinary sciences in relation to Veterinary Surgery and Radiology as per the need of the nation in general and Jammu and Kashmir in particular.
c) Extension activities – transfer of the research outcome to line departments and imparting training to field veterinarians.

Key Events: XXXI Annual congress of Indian Society for Vety. Surgery & Radiology and National Symposium on “Rehabilitation of Vety. Surgical Patients” was organized from 27-09 Oct 2007.

Research Programs:

1. Endoscopic and ultrasound guided biopsy techniques of different organs in farm and pet animals. (University funded)

2. Isolation and characterization of equine myogenic satellite cells (externally funded)

Avenues for collaborative research with other interested institutions:

Student collaboration for M.V.Sc and Ph.D. degree from other institutions

Services that can be offered by the Division:

Consultancy regarding treatment of veterinary surgical patients

Headed by
Dr. H.R.Bhardwaj, Associate Professor

Phone No: +91-1923-250242/ 250920

Fax: +91-1923-250639

E-mail : surgeryskuast@gmail.com

FACULTY

Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj, BVSc & AH, MVSc, PhD
Associate Professor
+91-9419313766
hrbhardwajvet2009@rediffmail.com
Specialization in/ Research interests: Large animal abdominal surgery and small animal anaesthesia
Research projects: Studies on pre- and post- operative haemato- biochemical, blood gas and plasma mineral status in cows with intestinal obstruction.
PG Students guided:01 (MVSc)
Awards: Gold Medal inPoster presentation at XXXII ISVS conference held at Namakkal, Tamilnadu in Nov 2008 for 'Management of umbilical hernia with prolene mesh in a calf'
Selected Publications:
1. H.R.Bhardwaj, Amarpal, Singh, G.R and Varshney, V. P (2001). Modification of surgery induced neuroendocrine response by epidural ketamine in dogs. Indian J. Anim. Sci. 71(6):537-539.

2. H.R.Bhardwaj and Amarpal (2001).Utility of combined epidural and general anaesthesia in dogs. Indian Vet. J.25:375-376.

3. H.R.Bhardwaj., Bhadwal, M. S. and Zama M. M. S. (2000).Surgical management of omasal hernia with fistulation in a crossbred bullock. Indian J. Vet .Surg.21 (1):60.

4. H.R.Bhardwaj, Amarpal, Singh, G.R and Aithial H.P. (2002). Comparison of preemptive analgesia with epidural pethidine and ketamine for the postoperative pain in dogs. Indian Vet. J 79: 1059-1062.

5. H.R.Bhardwaj, Amarpal, Singh, G.R and Aithial H.P. (2000).Postoperative pain management in dogs. Efficacy of preemptive analgesia with lignocaine and ketamine. Indian J. Anim. Sci.70 (40): 362-365.

6. H.R.Bhardwaj, Amarpal, Singh, G.R and Aithal H.P (1999). Role of preemptive epidural analgesia with lignocaine and pethidine in management of postoperative inflammation and pain in dogs. Indian J. Vet. Surg. 20(2):70-74.

7. H.R.Bhardwaj, Amarpal, Singh, G.R and Varshney, V. P (1997). Preemptive analgesia with epidural lignocaine and ketamine in management of postoperative pain and stress in dogs.Indian J. Vet. Surg 20(2) :70-74.

8. Anoop Sahu, P.D. Sharma, H.R.Bhardwaj, and S.M Behl (2005) Cecal impaction in a buffalo.Indian Vet J .82:890-891.

9. H.R.Bhardwaj, Amarpal, Singh, G.R and Aithal H.P (1997) Epidural lignocaine and ketamine along with thiopental anaesthesia for tibial fracture in dogs. Paper presented during XXI Annual convention of ISVS, held at Palampur (H.P), October, 17-19, 1997.

10. H.R.Bhardwaj and P.K.Peshin (2007) Blood and rumen fluid histamine status in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) suffering from traumatic reticuloperitonitis and its clinical management. Indian J. Vet. Surgery 28(2):85-89.

Dr. Naresh Kumar Singh, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, PDF

Assistant Professor

+91-9469211476

naresh2101@rediffmail.com

Specialization in/ Research interests: Large Cartilage regeneration, molecular orthopaedics and stem cell culture, Tran-differentiation and proteomics, Pain management.

Research Projects: 1. 'Isolation and characterization of equine myogenic satellite cells' funded by Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. Of India, New Delhi. 2. 'Establishment of haematopoitic stem cells for joint diseases in equines'- International collaboration and funded by Govt. of South Korea.

PG Students guided:Nil

Awards: 1. Post-doctoral fellow award was honoured in recognition to contribution in stem cell culture and proteomics (2005-2007) by NLRI, Suwon, Republic of Korea. 2. Best researcher award for the year 2006 was honoured for excellence in research on transdifferentiation of satellite cells by NLRI, Suwon, Republic of Korea. 3. Excellent presentation award in recognition of excellent presentation of scientific paper at XIIth AAAP Animal science congress held at Bexco, Busan, Republic of Korea , September 22, 2006. 4. Award of member of national academy of veterinary sciences (INDIA), honoured in recognition of significant contribution for the advancement of veterinary sciences for the year 2008-2009.

Selected Publications:

1. Myogenic satellite cells and its application in animals- a review N. K. Singh., D.K. Jeong, H.J. Lee, H.S. Arun, L. Sharma and I.H. Hwang Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 2009 (in press).

2. Articular cartilage repair under the influence of Insulin like growth factor-1 with and autografting in rabbits N.K.Singh., G.R.Singh., Amarpal., P.Kinjavdekar., A.K.Sharma., T.R. Mohanty., S.Kumar., H.S.Chae., Y.M. Yoo and C.N. Ahn. J Vet Med A Physiol Pathol Clin Med. 2007 May; 54(4): 210-8.

3. Transdifferentiation of Porcine satellite cells to adipoblasts with ciglitizone. N.K. Singh, H.S. Chae, I.H. Hwang, Y.M. Yoo, C.N. Ahn, S.H. Lee, H.J. Lee, H.J. Park and H.Y. Chung Am. J. Anim Sci. 2007; 85: 1126-1135.

4. 2, 4-thiazolidindion induced plasticity of myoblast (C2C12) and satellite cells (porcine) - A comparative study. N.K. Singh, H.S. Chae, I.H. Hwang, Y.M. Yoo, C.N. Ahn, H.J. Lee, H.J. Park and H.Y. Chung. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 1115-1119, 2007

5. Escherichia coli neutralization with egg yolk antibodies (IgY) produced and characterized under the influence of different antigenic fractions of O157:H7 H. S. Chae, N. K. Singh., J. N. Ahn, Y. M. Yoo, S. G. Jeong, J. S. Ham andD. W. Kim. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 19 No. 11: 1665, 2006.

6. Conversion of C2C12 myoblast into adipoblast with Thiazolidenediones-basis for IMF generations. 2007. N.K. Singh, H.S. Chae, I.H. Hwang, Y.M. Yoo, C.N. Ahn, H.J. Lee, H.J. Park and H.Y. Chung. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 20 (3): 432-439, 2007.

7. Evaluation of epidural xylazine and ketamine for the management of post-traumatic pain in goats. N.K.Singh., P.Kinjavdekar., Amarpal., G.R.Singh. and K. Pratap- Indian Journal of veterinary surgery. 22 (2): 73-78, December 2001.

8. Influence of epidural analgesics on plasma glucose and insulin in arthritic goats. N.K.Singh., P.Kinjavdekar., Amarpal., G.R.Singh. and K. Pratap- Indian Journal of veterinary surgery. 23 (1): 37-38, June 2002 .

9. Evaluation of xylazine-ketamine and buprenorphine for post traumatic pain management in goats. N.K.Singh., P.Kinjavdekar., Amarpal and G.R.Singh. Indian J Vet Surg. (2): 61-66, June, 2009.

10. A note on equine enterolithiasis of Jammu region. N.K. Singh, A.K. Gupta, T.R. Mohanty and N. Pareek (2005). Ind. Vet. J.82:73-74.

Dr. Ankur Sharma, BVSc & AH, MVSc

Assistant Professor

ankurvets@gmail.com

Specialization in/ Research interests: Canine oncology

Selected Publications:

1. Upadhye, S.V., Dhakate, M.S., Fiske,G., Ankur Sharma, Dhoot,V.M., Dakshinkar, N.P., Panchbhai,V.S., Gahlod,B.M. and Kamble, M. (2008) Primary Extragenital Transmissible Tumor in dog- A report. Royal Veterinary Journal Vol. 4(2): 54.

2. Upadhye, S.V., Smitha Pillai, Panchbhai,V.S., Dhakate, M.S., Gahlod,B.M., Patil, S.N., Raghuwanshi,D.S. and Ankur Sharma (2008) Ventro lateral abdominal hernia of gravid uterus in a goat. Royal Veterinary Journal Vol. 4(1): 15.

3. Ankur Sharma (2008) Puppy Care, Daily Excelsior, Sunday, August 31.

4. Gahlod,B.M., Raut,B.M., Raghuwanshi,D.S., Dhakate M.S., Upadhye, S.V., Ankur Sharma and Wankheded,P.R. (2008):Congenital Umbilical defect in a kid with intestinal evisceration. Veterinary World, 1 (5) 147.

5. Upadhye, S.V., Smitha Pillai, Panchbhai,V.S., Patil, S.N., Dhakate, M.S., Gahlod,B.M. and Ankur Sharma (2007): Oestogenic sarcoma in a Pomeranian Dog- A Case Report. Royal Veterinary Journal Vol. 3(1): 24-26.

6. Smitha Pillai, Upadhye, S.V.,Dhoot,V.M.,Deshmukh,A.D., Panchbhai,S.V., Patil, S.N., Dhakate, M.S., Gahlod,B.M. and Ankur Sharma (2006): Mandible Fracture Repair by Intramedullary Pinning in a Cross Bred Cow. J.Bombay Vet. Coll. 14 (1 and 2): 124-125.

7. Upadhye, S.V., Smitha Pillai, Panchbhai,V.S., Patil, S.N., Dhakate, M.S., Dhoot,V.M., Ankur Sharma and Gadmade,A.S.(2006) : Surgical Retrieval of a Sewing needle from Stomach of a Dog. J.Bombay Vet. Coll. 14 (1 and 2): 154.

8. Khanvilkar, A.V., Kulkarni, M.D. and Ankur Sharma (September 2005): Yak- The Himalayan dweller. Pashudhan Pg.3, 5.

9. Khanvilkar, A.V., Kulkarni, M.D., Ladukar, O.N. and Ankur Sharma (May 2005): The largest domestic Animal on the Earth, ‘The Elephant’ Veterinary World, 3 (9) 26-30.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Dwivedi, BVSc & AH, MVSc

Assistant Professor

kumardinesh25@rediffmail.com

Specialization in/ Research interests: Veterinary Orthopaedics
Awards: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Selected Publications:

1. T. Ganesh; D.K.Dwivedi, H. Pushkinraj; K.V. Syam, C.Ramani, R. Jayaprakash & K. Amurjan. Surgical management of fracture of femur in a dog. Indian J.Vet.Surg.25(1): June 2004.
2. D.K.Dwivedi. Compound fracture in dogs and their management using circular external skeletal fixator. Indian J.Vet. Surg.26(1) June 2005.
3. C. Ramani, T. Ganesh; D.K.Dwivedi, H. Pushkinraj; P.Arun & K. Amurjan. Surgical management of fractures involving the rostal third of mandible –a review of four cases. Indian J.Vet. Surg.24(2). December 2003.
4. D.K.Dwivedi. Fracture management in dogs using ***technique. 9th march 2004, Dainik Jagran.
5. D.K.Dwivedi, T.N.Ganesh, K.Amurjan & Geeta Ramesh. Management of compound fracture of radius –ulna and tibia-fibula using *** ring fixator in dogs. Indian J.Vet.Surg.