Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics

History Of the Department

Established on seminary hills adjacent to the banks of well known Futala lake of Nagpur city, department of ARGO was established by founder member of ISSAR Dr A. S. Kaikini in 1961.  The department has rich technical heritage and credentials in the field of animal reproduction. Functional and technological achievements of the department have been coined by then professor and head Dr R. M. Bhandari, Dr P. M. Belorkar,  Dr. S. C. Vhora and Dr. S. R. Chinchkar. The department has rich contributions by Dr. V. B. Hukeri, Dr. D. R. Pargaonkar, Dr. M. S. Kadu, Dr. J. K. Puranik and Dr. A. W. Deshmukh. Many senior professors of the department have been deputed for FRVCS course, Sweden. Presently Dr. S. K. Sahatpure is heading the department.

Department is imparting UG teaching since 1963 and post graduate facility is started from 2002. At present, PG and Ph, D. degree courses are also offered to the students of ARGO. Every year 03 PG and 02 Ph. D students are being admitted by the department. Tilldate, Department has proud credential of awarding MVSc degree to 22 students and Ph D degree to five in-service candidates. Many pass out post graduate candidates of the department have been appointed on dynamic leadership posts by international agencies.

Department of ARGO has taken up post graduate research on infertility, andrology, obstetrics, oestrus synchronization and hormonal control of oestrus. The thrust research areas on which the department is extensively working are different oestrus synchronization and artificial insemination protocols and their efficacy in enhancing the conception rate in bovine. The department has completed 06 research projects and 08 sponsored research projects. 

As a Faculty improvement programme, Dr. M. S. Kadu was deputed to Germany for Post- Graduate Diploma in Physio-pathology of Animal Reproduction. Dr. S. K. Sahatpure attended the International Conference of Animal Reproduction at Budapest, Hungery in 2008. Dr. S. R. Chinchkar attended World Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) in 2003 at Bangkok, Thailand and in 2012 at Birmingham, U.K. Three professors of the department have been bestowed with ISSAR fellowship. The Department has published International research papers besides 120 research papers published in the journals of National repute. The staff members of the department are recipient of 05 Young Scientist Awards from ISSAR. Dozen post graduate students of the department have been awarded for the best research presentation awards during past conferences held all over the country by ISSAR. Department has recommended and registered minimum 40 life members of ISSAR and the department is endowed with responsibility of Maharashtra chapter of ISSAR since last 10 years.

Activities of the department are being taken up at college premises in departmental laboratories, on college instructional farm and associated with polyclinic. Clinical services are being rendered through village clinic, clinical camps, emergency services and adopted village activities. Department has well established mini conference hall, AV system, museum of rare specimens and all full fledged laboratories.

  The Department is regularly organizing different hands on trainings on reproductive health management and handling of modern diagnostic equipments in veterinary profession for field veterinarians – Livestock Development Officers and Livestock Supervisors every year. Till date total 04 regional symposia, 28 trainings were conducted through which total 830 professionals have been trained and revenue was generated. In collaboration with M/S Virbac, the Department had organized one day workshop on “Recent Trends in Animal Reproduction” which was delivered by Dr. Gustav, Virbac Pvt. Ltd., France.

The Department is implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Government of India , New Delhi funded research project on “Strengthening of ETT/IVF laboratory” under MAFSU, Nagpur with a total project cost of Rs.2.97 Crs. As a part of project the Department has successfully reproduce Gir cow calf through Embryo Transfer Technology. The trails on In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer are in progresss.

  The department is involved in extension activities like All India radio programmes, TV programmes, extension publications, exhibitions and on call services. Folders, leaflets and technical booklets have been published by the department in the past every year.

Faculty informations

Dr. A. P. Gawande,
Associate Professor,
Department of Animal Reproduction,
Gynaecology and Obsetrics,
Nagpur Veterinary Collge, Nagpur


Dr. M S Patil
Designation and Address : Assistant Professor,
Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics,
Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur – 4400 06.

Qualification:
M.V.Sc., Ph.D.

Contact:
T : 0712 – 2510883, M: 8087039916
E: mspgyn111@gmail.com

Field of Specilization:
Major Field : Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics Specializing Field : Assisted Reproductive Biotechniques

Current Project :
“Strengthening of ETT/IVF Laboratory” under MAFSU, Nagpur

Completed Projects:

A) Externally funded projects handled

Sr. No.

Title

PI/ Co-PI

Total cost (Rs.)

Funding Agency

Duration

From

to

1

Establishment of community based Animal husbandary practices in trible villages of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra state

PI

Rs. 36.32 Lakhs

TSP, ICAR, New Delhi

2014

2016

2

Evaluating indigenous medications for he treatment of lactational anoestrus and retention of placenta in bovine

PI

Rs.0.98 Lakhs

NIF-India

2013

2014

3

Evaluating indigenous medications for he treatment of lactational anoestrus and retention of placenta in bovine

PI

Rs.9.48 Lakhs

NIF-India

2014

2016

4

Establishment of community based Animal husbandary practices in trible villages of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra state

PI

Rs. 6.50 Lakhs

TSP, ICAR, New Delhi

2017

2018

5

Establishment of community based Animal husbandary practices in trible villages of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra state

PI

Rs. 7.25 Lakhs

TSP, ICAR, New Delhi

2019

2020

6

Strengthening of ETT/IVF Centre at Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur

Co-PI

Rs.2.97 Crs

Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Govt. of India

2018

2021

7

Evaluating indigenous medications for he treatment of lactational anoestrus and retention of placenta in bovine

PI

Rs.1.48 Lakhs

NIF-India

2018

2020

Scientific Publications:

Sr. No.

Authors

Year

Title of the paper

Name of the Journal, Volume, Page Nos.

NAAS  score

1

CH Pawshe, SK Sahatpure, MS Patil, SG Deshmukh, WAA Razzaque

2004

Effect of different folltropin doses in buffaloes

The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 74 (10)

6.38

2

CH Pawshe, SK Sahatpure, SG Deshmukh, MS Patil, AP Gawande

2004

Effect of Crestar ear implant on oestrus in buffaloes in three different seasons

Indian Journal of animal Science 74 (10)

6.28

3

SK Sahatpure, MS Patil

2008

Synchronisation of oestrus with Prostaglandin F2 alpha analogue in non-descript cow

Veterinary World 1 (7), 203-204

5.71

4

Sadanand D. Sontakke, Manoj S. Patil, Govindhaswamy Umapathy,

K. Ramachandra Rao and Sisinthy Shivaji

2009

Ejaculate characteristics, short-term semen storage and successful artificial insemination following synchronisation of oestrus in the Indian blackbuck antelope (Antilope cervicapra)

Reproduction Fertility and Development 2009, 21, 749–756

8.66

5

Sadanand D. Sontakke & Govindaswamy Umapathy &

Manoj S. Patil & Sisinthy Shivaji

2009

Tolazoline antagonises ketamine–xylazine anaesthesia

in an endangered Black buck (Antilope cervicapra)

Eur J Wildl Res (2009) 55:357–361

7.26

6

Siddiqui, M. F. M. F., M.S. Patil, K.M.Khan, and L.A.Khan

2009

Sudden Death Syndrome – An Overview

Veterinary World, Vol.2(11):444-447

 

7

S.D. Sontakke, M.S. Patil, U. Lakshmikantan, S. Shivaji

2012

Ultrasonographic characterization of ovarian follicular development in

the Indian blackbuck antelope (Antilope cervicapra)

Small Ruminant Research 105 (2012) 222– 230

6.95

8

U Kumar, AP Gawande, SK Sahatpure, MS Patil, CK Lakde, SW Bonde, 

2015

Assessment of semen quality in pure and crossbred Jersey bulls

Veterinary world 8 (10), 1266

5.71

9

U Kumar, AP Gawande, SK Sahatpure, MS Patil, SK Rajak

2015

Sperm abnormalities for determining semen quality in bulls at frozen stage

Indian Journal of Veterinary Research (The) 24 (2), 17-20

4.49

10

AD Patil, SP Awandkar, SK Sahatpure, P Pati, MS Patil

2015

Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing (ABST) and Treatment of Repeat Breeding in Canines-A Clinical Study of 6 Bitches

Intas Polivet 16 (2), 233-234

4.79

11

MM Baitule, AP Gawande, U Kumar, SK Sahatpure, MS Patil, MM Baitule

2016

Effect of Aegle marmelos and Murraya koenigii in treatment of delayed pubertal buffaloes heifers

Veterinary world 9 (12), 1375

5.71

12

AD Patil, SK Sahatpure, PT Jadhao, JP Korde, MS Patil, DV Patil

2017

Improvement of Fertility in Postpartum Anoestrus Buffaloes by using Different Hormonal Protocols during Non Breeding Season.

Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences & Biotechnology 13 (2)

4.47

13

M.S. Bawaskar, S.K. Sahatpure, S.V. Upadhye, M.S. Patil, G.R. Bhojne and S.S.

Bawaskar

2018

Influence of litter size, sex of the fetus and breed on the birthweight of puppies

Indian Journal of Canine POractice

 

14

Lakde C.K., Patil M.S., Sahatpure S.K., Gawande A.P. and Umesh Kumar

2018

Standard protocol for encapsulation of canine

Semen

International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology Vol. 7, No 4, 1296 – 1300

 

15

Lakde C.K., Patil M.S., Sahatpure S.K., Gawande A.P.

2018

A study on cryopreservation of encapsulated canine semen.

Indian journal of canine practice. 10(1): 37-40.

 

16

M.S. Bawaskar, S.K Sahatpure, M.S. Patil, S.V. Upadhye, G.R. Bhojne and S.S. Bawaskar

2019

Comparative Study Of Hormonal Profile In Primary Uterine Inertia Bitches

International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, Vol. 8, No 1, 2019, 229 – 232

3.98

Scientific Achievement :

  • Young Scientist Award – Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (ISSAR) – 2001, 2010 & 2014
  •  Successfully produced World’s first Black buck (Antelope cervicapra) fawn (Endangered wild ungulate – schedule – I ) through oestrus induction and artificial insemination at LaCONES, CCMB, Hyderabad.

Name : Dr. Minakshi Shrirang Bawaskar
Date of Birth :  25.06.1980
Qualification: M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Present Post : Assistant Professor, Dept of Animal Reproduction 
MSVC registration No. :  MSVC – 6747
Mobile No :  Phone. No. 9158047000
e-Mail id : drmeenakshi.vet@gmail.com
Experience of the post held – since 3rd May 2008 to till date

Detailed educational qualifications:

  • B.V.Sc & AH — MAFSU, Nagpur, passed in the year 2002
  • M.V.Sc.  — MAFSU, Nagpur, passed in the year 2005
  • NET-Exam — ICAR-New Delhi, passed in the year 2016
  • Ph.D — MAFSU, Nagpur, passed in the year 2018

Area of Interest :

  • Reproductive disorders management in large animals
  • Improved Assisted Reproductive Bio techniques

Awards and achievements

  • Best Paper Presentation Award during 29th Annual Convention of ISVM and national Symposium organized by dept of Medicine, Mumbai vet College w.e.f. 17-19 February 2011.
  • As an author one Marathi book published named Dukkar Palan during the year 2012.
  • Best Marathi article award in Krishidut Magazine March 2012.
  • Best Paper presentation award during National conference “Recent advances in Veterinary and Animal Sciences and Role of women Veterinarians held during 2015 at Pune.
  • Prof. Suresh S. Honnappagol Young Scientist Award for best presentation in canine reproduction and breeding session during National Congress on Canine Practice XIV Annual Convention of ISACP & during February 09-11, 2017.
  • State level Savitri-Jyoti Puraskar on 23rd May 2019 at Ahmed Nagar, Maharashtra
  • Best clinical case presentation award at 3rd clinical case conference “ Diagnostic and Therapeutic challenges in farm and companion animals” held at Akola during January 2019.
  • Sate level Rayat bhushan award at 5th state level Lok-kala Mahotsaw- 2020
  • Successfully completed “In-vitro fertilization in cattle” one month laboratory course during February 2020 at “Dr. Vijaypath Singhania, Centre of Excellence for Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Livestock at Vadgaon-Rasai, Dist. Pune.”

Research Project:  

Successfully completed project amounting Rs.38.84 lacs sponsored by RKVY, New Delhi entitled “Socio-Economic Up-liftment of Down Trodden Community through Pig farming and Cross breeding of Native Pigs” as a Co-PI.

Research paper published with abstract  

  • National  – 15
  • International  – 05
  • Abstract  – 52

Course offered / Conducted by the department

 

S.No.
Training Topic
Funding Agency
Participant
No.
of Trainees
Grant Recei-ved (Lack)
Period
1
2008
“Handling of Frozen Semen”
VCI-CVE Training
Livestock Development Officers
40
0.45
21st to 23rd July
11th to 13th August 2008
2
2009
Reproductive Health Management in Bovines
VCI-CVE Training
Livestock Development Officers
29
0.70
05th to 08th and
19th to 22nd January, 2009
3
2010
Refresher Training  on “Artificial Insemination in Cattle and Buffalos”.
Maharashtra Livestock Development Board, Akola
Livestock Development Officers
and Livestock Supervisor
187
   2.15
02nd to 06th and
22 to 26 Feb, 2010
19th to 23rd and
26th to30th
April, 2010
03rd to 07 and
11 to 15May, 2010
4
2011
Refresher Training  on “Artificial Insemination in Bovines”
Maharashtra Livestock Development Board, Akola
Livestock Development Officers
and Livestock Supervisors
332
4.30
5th – 9th April
26th – 30th April
9th – 13th May
24th – 28th May
  31 May – 4th June
14th – 18th June
4th – 8th July
18th – 22th July
5
2012
Hands on Training on “Modern Diagnostic Equipments in Veterinary Profession”
Assistance to the States For Controlling Animal Diseases (ASCAD)
Assistant Commissioner of AH, Livestock Development Officers
and Livestock Supervisor
81
3.64
14th – 18th Feb. 21st – 25th Feb.
1st – 5th March
13th – 17th March
26th – 30th March
6
2013
Hands on Training on “Modern Diagnostic Equipments in Veterinary Profession
Assistance to the States For Controlling Animal Diseases (ASCAD)
Assistant Commissioner of AH, Livestock Development Officers
and Livestock Supervisor
65
4.50
07th -11th Jan.
29th Jan. –2nd Feb.
12th -16th Feb.
26th Feb. -02nd Mar.
04th -08th Mar.
7
Refresher Training  on “Artificial Insemination in Bovines”
NCBIP – II
Livestock Development Officers
and Livestock Supervisors
79
1.425
15th – 19th January
21st – 25th January 
8
Refresher Training  on “Artificial Insemination in Bovines”
NCBIP – II
Livestock Development Officers
and Livestock Supervisors
19
0.315
15th – 19th April

One Day Seminar / Workshop Conducted By Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, NVC, Nagpur for Livestock Development Officers of Nagpur and Amravati Regions :

Sr No

Topic

Funding Agency

Number of LDO’s

Grants Received (Rs.)

Period
  1.  

Reproductive Technologies for Livestock Improvement

Maharashtra Livestock Development Board, Akola

200

50,000/-

18th October 2008

2

Reproductive Disorder Management and Artificial Insemination in Domestic Animals;

Maharashtra Livestock Development Board, Akola

200

50,000/-

24th September, 2009

3

Current Diagnostic Practices in Animal Health
ASCAD – 2011 – 2012
Deptt. Of A.H. (M.S.)

200

2,00,000/-

20th March 2012

4

Advanced Diagnostic Practices in Animal Health
ASCAD – 2012 – 2013
Deptt. Of A.H. (M.S.)

200

2,00,000/-

19th March 2013

Facility Available:

  1. Ultrasound Scanner with Linear and Convex array transducer – Aloka Make
  2. Laminar Air Flow
  3. Spectrophotometer

Silent Features:

Teaching :

  • Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Ph.D. courses in the discipline of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Animal Biotechnology are being taught as per the syllabus of Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and ICAR, New Delhi.

Departmental Research Activity

Research :

  • The Department is working on efficacy and efficiency of different oestrus synchronization protocols at field level in cows and buffaloes.
  • Various agency projects aiming to reduce inter calving period and increasing reproductive efficiency of Gaolao, cross bred cows and Nagpuri buffaloes are being implemented at the Institute’s Gaolao Cow and Nagpuri Buffalo Breeding Farm located at Telankhedi, Nagpur.
  • For pet animals like Dog and Cats, the practice of oestrus induction, detection and artificial insemination is being practiced.

Departmental Extension Activity

Extension :

  • Department has participated in many animal health camps organized by various agencies in Villages, NSS Camps, Adopted Village Scheme and treated cases of infertility and gynaecological disorders in domestic animals.
  • Guided progressive dairy farmers of the region by visiting and on site demonstration of reproductive biotechniques like  oestrus synchronization in cows and buffaloes.
  • Conducted five days refresher course on “Artificial Insemination In cattle and Buffaloes” for Field Veterinarians of Department of Animal Husbandry, Maharashtra State during the Year 2004-2005, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Total 600 Livestock Development Officers and Livestock Supervisors were trained.
  • Conducted One A.I. training programme of three months for educated unemployed youth under self employment scheme .

Equiments:

The Department is equipped with most of the advanced diagnostic equipments being used in Animal Reproduction Research.