Physiology
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History of the Department
he Department of Veterinary Physiology was established in the year 1958, with the inception of Nagpur Veterinary College (NVC), Nagpur. The college was under the direct administrative and financial control of the Department of Animal Husbandry and was affiliated to Nagpur University for academic purpose. After the formation of Agricultural University in 1969, this college was transferred first to Maharashtra Agricultural University, Rahuri and then to Punjabrao Krihi Vidyapeeth, Akola in 1970 as a constituent college of the Agriculture University with the administrative, financial and academic control of the University. With the formation of Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, this college has been transferred to this new University on July 2, 2001.
The department was initially started in a small barrack in the premises of Government Veterinary Hospital near Maharaj Bagh, Nagpur. In the year 1962, the college was shifted to the old university building at Seminary Hills, Nagpur and subsequently to the new college building at present location in the year 1968. The undergraduate teaching program, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) in the department was initiated in 1958 followed by postgraduate teaching program, Masters in Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) in the year 1979.
The department is flourished under the headship of the following personalities and the supporting academic staff..
| Name of the Head of the department | Designation |
| Dr. V. A. Kulkarni | Retd. Associate Professor & Head |
| Dr. V. J. Iyar | Retd. Associate Professor & Head |
| Dr. P. A. Chore | Retd. Associate Professor & Head |
| Dr. N. S. Mangle | Retd. Professor & Head |
| Dr. M. V. Nimbulkar | Ex. Associate Professor & Head |
| Dr. R. N. Shirbhate | Retd. Professor & Head |
| Dr. D. G. Jagtap | Retd. Professor & Head |
| Dr. J. P. Korde | I/c Professor & Head |
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Name & Designation |
Dr. Korde Jayant Pandurang (Associate Professor) |
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Contact details |
Mob. No. +91-9657866374 e-mail – jayantpkorde@gmail.com |
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Detail Qualification |
B.V.Sc. & A.H. from Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur. M.V.Sc. (Animal Physiology) from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, U.P. Ph. D. (Animal Physiology) from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, U.P. |
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Field of Specialization |
Neurophysiology, Endocrinology, Growth & Climatic Physiology M.V.Sc. Thesis - Chronobiotic effects of exogenous melatonin on brain and blood metabolism in albino rats. Ph.D. Thesis - Studies on adaptive responses of acid-base, rumen and endocrine metabolism to heat stress in buffalo calves |
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Professional Experience |
20 years |
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Carrier Details |
Assistant Prof., CVASc, Pantnagar - w.e.f. 07/02/00 to 26/07/06 Associate Prof., CVASc, Pantnagar - w.e.f. 26/07/06 to 18/08/08 Associate Prof., COVSc&AH, Rewa,- w.e.f. 19/08/08 to 19/07/09 Associate Professor, NVC, Nagpur – w.e.f. 22/07/09 to contd. |
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Students guided |
M. V. Sc. students - 06 as Major Advisor - 18 as a Member of Advisory Committee Ph.D. students - 02 as Major Advisor (in progress) - 03 as a Member of Advisory Committee |
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Publications |
Research articles : International Journal - 11 : National Journal - 25 Popular articles : 10 Abstracts : 31 Chapters in book/compendium : 04 Manuals : 02 |
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Research Project |
As Principle Investigator - 02 As Co- Principle Investigator - 02 |
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Honours/Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships or Medals won etc. |
a. Prof. M. N. Razdan Memorial Mid Carrier Award (SAPI) – 2017 b. Best Poster Presentation Award by IPSA (2007). c. Best Poster Presentation Award by I.S.V.P.T. (2002). d. Best M.V.Sc. thesis award by IPSG, Varanasi (1997-98). e. IVRI JRF for M.V.Sc. (1995-97). f. IVRI SRF for Ph.D. (1998-99). |
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Technical Contribution
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a. Teaching:Assisted in revision of PG courses of the department keeping in view the requirements of the Uttaranchal/Maharashtra state. Assisted in revision of UG/PG courses of the department as per the minimum standards of the VCI and ICAR. b. Research: Involved in conducting research in the field of neurophysiology and stress physiology in rats/broilers/goats; conducted studies on adaptive responses of acid-base, rumen and endocrine metabolism to heat stress in buffalo calves c. Extension: Actively involved in extension work such as Kisan Mela, Cattle show, Dog show, Film show on animal welfare and wild life, training of self-employed youth and farmers etc. |
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Training Programmes/ Seminar/symposia |
a. Attended: 04 b. Conducted: 04 - Maharashtra State Inter-university Research Convention “Avishkar 2014” as Joint-Organizing Secretary, 2015 - Regional Seminar as Joint-Organizing Secretary, 2012 - National Veterinary Physiology Quiz (West Zone) as quiz master, 2012 - SAPI Conference as Co-Organizing Secretary, 2008. |
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Administrative work or position held |
a. Estate Officer, Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur b. Director Students’ Welfare, MAFSU, Nagpur (2013-15) c. Co-Estate Officer, NVC, Nagpur (2009-11) d. Deputy Director Research, MAFSU, Nagpur since 2018 e. Nodal officer to ICAR at MAFSU Nagpur since 2016 |
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Association with Committee's / Statutory bodies etc. |
a. Vice-President of SAPI (2019 to till date) b. Reviewer of British Poultry Science Journal c. Reviewer of Brazilian Archive of Biology and Technology d. Reviewer of Int. J. of Basic and Applied Animal Sciences e. Reviewer of Iranian J. of Applied Animal Sciences Member f. Editorial Board for SAPI Journal (2005-09) |
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Membership of Association |
Life Member of - a. Nagpur Veterinary College Alumni Association, Nagpur. b. Society of Animal Physiologist of India c. Indian Poultry Science Association, CARI, Izatnagar, Bareilly. d. Indian Pineal Study Group, Varanasi. e. Indian Veterinary Association, IVRI, Izatnagar. f. Indian Society for the study of Animal Reproduction. |
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Name & Designation |
Dr. Krushna Bibichand Bahiram , (Assistant Professor) |
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Contact details |
Mob. No. +91-9881300753 e-mail – dr_kbbahiram@rediffmail.com, bahiramkb75@gmail.com |
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Qualification |
B.V.Sc. & A.H. from Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai, K.K.V., Dapoli, Dist.- Ratnagiri (MS). M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry) from Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai, Dr. B.S.K.K.V., Dapoli, Dist.- Ratnagiri (MS). Ph. D. (Animal Physiology) form College of Veterinary Science & A. H., Anjora, Durg, C.G.K.V., Durg (CG). |
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Field of Specialization |
Growth Physiology, Endocrinology & Lactation. |
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Professional Experience |
17 years |
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Carrier Details |
Assistant Prof., NVC, Nagpur - w.e.f. 3/10/2003 contd. |
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Students guided |
M. V. Sc. students - 10 as a Member of Advisory Committee Ph.D. students - 02 as a Member of Advisory Committee |
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Publications |
Research articles : International Journal - 08 : National Journal - 12 Popular articles : 13 Abstracts : 28 Manuals : 10 |
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No. of research scheme handled |
05 research scheme as Co-PI at NVC, MAFSU, Nagpur |
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Honours/Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships or Medals won etc. |
a. Best Poster Presentation Award by IPSA (2002). b. Best Orator Award by SAPI (2018). |
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Technical Contribution
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a. Teaching:Assisted in revision of UG/PG courses of the department as per the minimum standards of the VCI/MSVE and ICAR. b. Research: Involved in conducting research in the field of endocrinology, reproduction and Growth Physiology in avian and small ruminants. C. Extension: Actively involved in extension work such as Agrovision, NSS camp, training of self-employed youth and farmers etc. |
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Training Programmes/ Seminar/symposia |
a. Short course attended: 08 b. Conference/Symposia attended:35 c. Seminar conducted: 01 - Regional Seminar as Treasurer, 2012. - National Veterinary Physiology Quiz (West Zone) as quiz organizer, 2012. |
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Administrative work or position held |
a. Officer In-charge, Vehical, NVC, Nagpur (23/03/2006 to 28/06/2006). b. Officer In-charge, Guest House, NVC, Nagpur (16/07/2010 to 20/10/2012). c. Information Officer (RTI), NVC, Nagpur (22/05/2017 to 06/03/2019). d. Senior Hostel Warden (Boys Hostel), NVC, Nagpur (27/07/2017 to 19/03/2019). e. Officer In-charge, Security and Vigilance, NVC, Nagpur (27/12/2017 to till date). f. Co-Chairman, Academic Section, NVC, Nagpur (27/02/2019 to till date). g. Officer In-charge, Maintenance & Repair Section, NVC, Nagpur (07/07/2020 to till date). |
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Association with Committee's / Statutory bodies etc. |
a. SAPI Executive Committee Member (2019 to till date) |
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Membership of Association |
Life Member of - a. Bombay Veterinary College Alumni Association, Parel, Mumbai. b. Society of Animal Physiologist of India (SAPI). c. Nagpur Veterinary College Alumni Association, Nagpur. d. Indian Society for the study of Animal Reproduction (ISSAR). e. Animal Physiologists Association (APA). f. Member of Professional Associations (MSVC). |
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Name & Designation |
Dr. Mahesh Gupta (Assistant Professor) |
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Contact details |
Mob. No. +91-9557911666 e-mail – drmaheshgupta04@gmail.com |
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Detail Qualification |
B.V.Sc. & A.H. - Nagpur Veterinary College, MAFSU, Nagpur M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Physiology) - IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP Ph. D. (Veterinary Physiology) - IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP |
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Field of Specialization |
Molecular Reproduction, Endocrinology and Climatic Physiology M.V.Sc. Thesis - Expression Profile of Genes Associated with Cold Stress in Goats (Capra hircus) Ph.D. Thesis - Expression and localization of ghrelin and its receptor in ovarian follicle and corpus luteum during different stages of estrous cycle and the modulatory effects of ghrelin in steroid production in the ovary of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). |
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Professional Experience |
05 year |
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Carrier Details |
Assistant Professor, Arawali Veterinary College, Sikar, Rajasthan w.e.f. 04/08/2014 to 18/03/2015 Research Associate in IVRI w.e.f. 21/03/2015 to 09/07/2015 Assistant Professor, Nagpur Veterinary College, MAFSU, Nagpur – w.e.f. 10/07/2015 to contd. |
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Students guided |
Nil |
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Publications |
Research articles : International Journal - 18 : National Journal - 6 Gene Sequences at NCBI: 10 Popular articles : 09 Review articles : 02 Abstracts : 08 Manuals : 05 |
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Research Project |
As Principal Investigator : 01 |
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Honours/Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships or Medals won etc. |
a) Certificate of special educational scholarship “Neomec Project Shiksha” from Intas Pharmaceutical during B.V.Sc. & A.H in the year 2007. b) ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (ICAR-JRF) for M.V.Sc programme in 2009. c) ICAR Senior Research Fellowship (ICAR SRF-PGS) for Ph.D programme in 2011. d) DST INSPIRE Fellowship during Ph.D. programme in 2012. |
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Technical Contribution |
a. Teaching:Assisted in revision of undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the department as per the minimum standards of the VCI/MSVE and ICAR. b. Research: Handled SERB funded extramural research project having financial outlay of 41.0 lakh. Published more than 20 research papers in journals of national and international repute. c. Extension: Actively involved in extension work such as Agrovision, training of self-employed youth and farmers etc. |
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Training Programmes/ Seminar/symposia |
Attended : 10 |
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Administrative work or position held |
a) Officer In-charge, Guest House, NVC, Nagpur from 2015 to till date b) Officer In-charge, Legal cell, MAFSU Nagpur from 2016 to till date |
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Membership of Associations |
a) Life member of Veterinary Council of India. b) Life member of Society of Animal Physiologists (SAPI) of India. c) Life member of Animal Physiologists Association (APA) |
Achievement to the Departmen
The department has completed 61 years of eventful, glorious existence by imparting quality education to the students. The department has earned good reputation in the country because of proud graduates in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry who have excelled in competitive examinations such as ICAR, MPSC, Bank service etc. The department has provided able teachers, administrator, researcher and field veterinarian to the nation serving at their best to enrich production potential of animals thereby working to the economic upliftment of masses.
In the year 2011, department has developed three major laboratories as per VCI recommendations viz. two undergraduate laboratories and one postgraduate laboratory. Further department has developed essential basic laboratory facilities to conduct UG practical as per VCI syllabus. PG research facilities have been developed in the area of Oxidative Stress Physiology, Electrocardiography, Growth & Environmental Physiology, Rumen Microbiology, and Production and Reproduction Physiology.
Department has completed two externally funded research project in the year 2010 and 2029 and conducted a seminar on “Role of Physiologists in Veterinary Profession” and National Veterinary physiology Quiz (West Zone) at NVC, Nagpur on 6th October, 2012.
Vision / Mission of the Department
Since the department comes under of Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur the mission and vision of this department is on similar lines with the mandate of MAFSU. The mission and vision of this department is not different than the mission and vision set-up by Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur for Vidarbha region in particular and Maharashtra State in general. To achieve this, the department is working accordingly with the following goals:
- To impart knowledge to the students in the field of Veterinary Physiology by adopting dynamic system of education (audio-visual aids and internet facility).
- Undertake research using molecular and biotechnological tools to enhance quality, productivity and efficiency of livestock of the region and develop appropriate technologies to solve the problems of farmers.
- To provide advanced information to the farmers, animal owners, small and large entrepreneurs, on the recently developed technologies for overall development of Veterinary, Animal and Dairy sector of the region, as a part of extension services.
- To focus on development of personality of student through class-talks/group-discussion, quiz competitions etc.
Sr. No. |
Course No. | Title | Credits |
| Course Name :Veterinary Physiology (VPY) | 4+1=5 | ||
| 1. | Unit-1 | BLOOD, CARDIOVASCULAR, NERVOUS AND MUSCULAR SYSTEMS | |
| Unit-2 | DIGESTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS | ||
| Unit- 3 | EXCRETORY AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS | ||
| Unit-4 | REPRODUCTION, LACTATION, GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY | ||
B. Postgraduate teaching (M.V.Sc.) in Veterinary Physiology
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Course No. | Title | Credits |
| Semester I | |||
| 1. | VPY 601 | Physiology of Digestion | 2+1=3 |
| 2. | VPY 602 | Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology | 2+1=3 |
| 3. | VPY 603 | Renal Physiology & Body Fluid Dynamics | 2+1=3 |
| Semester II | |||
| 4. | VPY 604 | Hematology | 2+1=3 |
| 5. | VPY 605 | Vitamins & Minerals in Animal Physiology | 2+0=2 |
| 6. | VPY 606 | Physiology of Animal Reproduction | 2+1=3 |
| 7. | VPY 607 | Clinical Physiology | 2+1=3 |
| Semester III/V | |||
| 8. | VPY 608 | Neuromuscular Physiology | 2+1=3 |
| 9. | VPY 609 | Chemical Bioregulation in Physiological Functions | 3+0=3 |
| 10. | VPY 610 | Research Techniques in Veterinary Physiology | 0+2=2 |
| 11. | VPY 691 | Seminar | - |
| 12. | VPY 699 | Master Research | - |
| Semester IV | |||
| 13. | VPY 699 | Master Research | 0+15=15 |
C. Postgraduate teaching (Ph.D.) in Veterinary Physiology
| Sr. No. | Course No. | Title | Credits |
| Semester I | |||
| 1. | VPY 704 | Advances in Neuro-endocrinology | 2+1=3 |
| Semester II | |||
| 2. | VPY 706 | Avian Physiology | 2+1=3 |
| Semester III/V | |||
| 3. | VPY 709 | Advances in Rumen Microbiology and metabolism | 2+1=3 |
The faculty is involved in planning & preparation of research projects keeping in view the vision document & priorities given by the university / college. Following projects have been undertaken by the department:
Research Projects:
Sr. No. |
Title of the project | Investigators | Duration from-to- | Funding agency | Total Outlay | |
| Projects completed: | ||||||
| 1. | Expression, localization and modulatory effects of adipokines in the ovary of cyclic buffalo | Dr. Mahesh Gupta (PI), Dr. J.P. Korde (Co-PI), Dr. N. V. Kurkure (Co-PI) | 21st Sep.2016 to 20th Sep. 2019 | Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi | 41.0102 lakh | |
| Studies on comparative efficacy of herbal products AV/LAP/19, AYUCEE and other marketed products in broilers during summer. | Dr. J.P. Korde (PI) Dr. K.B. Bahiram, (Co-PI) |
March, 2010 to August, 2010 |
Dabur Ayurvet Ltd. | 70000/- | ||
Post Graduation thesis research work: The department is instrumental in carrying out the basic and applied research in various areas as a part of postgraduate research work:
Sr. No. |
Title of the thesis |
| 1 | Comparative study on the methods of determining haematocrit values in calves |
| 2 | Comparative studies on blood volume, plasma volume and haematocrit values in Sahiwal and crossbred cattle |
| 3 | Physiological variation in blood constituents under different reproductive stages of Sahiwal and crossbred cows |
| 4 | Growth and development in Broilers with respect to different levels of protein intake |
| 5 | Carcass quality trades in broiler chicken |
| 6 | Determination of non esterified or free fatty acid and cholesterol during advance gestation and lactation |
| 7 | Augmentation of broiler meat with fish biostimulator and dynamized polymix minerals |
| 8 | Effect of thyroxine feeding on egg production in poultry |
| 9 | Effect of feeding Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder on performance of broiler chicks |
| 10 | Effect of feeding Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder on physiological characteristic and performance of layer |
| 11 | Effect of feeding Liv-52 powder on performance of broiler chicks |
| 12 | Effect of probiotic (Protexime) on growth and haemato-biochemical profile in broiler chicks |
| 13 | Physiochemical changes in blood of poultry associated with injection of pancreatic extract |
| 14 | Effect of Ashwagandha root powder and potentised mineral (calcaria phosphorica)on performance of broiler chicks |
| 15 | Haematological profile in Gaolao cattle |
| 16 | Comparative study on certain haemato-biochemical parameters in regular and repeat breeding cows |
| 17 | Effect of lactobacilli and yeast culture supplementation on growth and heamato-biochemical profile in broilers |
| 18 | Studies on serum protein profile in lactating and non lactating Gaolao cows |
| 19 | Heamato-biochemical profile and growth performance in broilers supplemented with probiotic and prebiotic |
| 20 | Observations on growth performance heamato-biochemical profile in broilers supplemented with phytase enzyme |
| 21 | Haematology of lactating and non-lactating Gaolao cows |
| 22 | Observations on growth performance, haemato-biochemical and immmunological status of broilers supplemented with Spirulina |
| 23 | Growth and , haemato-biochemical a profiles of broilers supplemented with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Tulsi (Osmum santum) |
| 24 | Effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Bhoineem (Andrographis paniculata) supplementation on growth, haemato-biochemical and immmunological status of broilers |
| 25 | Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder supplementation on growth, haemato-biochemical and immunological status of broilers |
| 26 | Observations on growth and haemato-biochemical status of broilers fed diet supplemented with feed additives |
| 27 | Effect of ascorbic acid and follic acid supplementation on growth and haemato-biochemical profile of broilers during summer |
| 28 | Evaluation of phase of oestrus cycle through morphological characterization and preponderance of exfoliative vaginal cells in goats |
| 29 | Evaluation of certain excretory metabolites in blood serum and urine of cows and buffalo |
| 30 | Vaginal cytology in goats for evaluation of estrous phases and its relationship with progsterone and estrogen |
| 31 | Expression profile of visfatin in corpus luteum of buffalo ovary |
- Evaluation of thermo tolerance of Nagpuri buffalo, Gaolao cattle and Cross bred cattle and comparative efficacy of different antioxidants in amelioration of heat stress.
- Application of milk progesterone radioimmunoassay for early characterization of fertility status of cattle bred by Artificial Insemination in dairy farms.
- Conducting growth studies on dairy animals and poultry using herbal preparations supplied by various pharmaceutical companies.
- Conducting heat amelioration studies in dairy animals and poultry using herbal preparations supplied by various pharmaceutical companies.
- Increase fertility of livestock by modification of hormonal profile and exploring the role of local factors in reproduction.
Departmental Extension Activity
Extension activity with Photo
The academic staff of the department regularly participates in the farmers training programmes conducted by the college for unemployed youths and small farmers. The staff of this department has also been participated in TV / Radio presentations for the farmers. Faculty of the department has delivered 4 radio and 4 T.V. talks and published 12 popular articles in news papers or magazines.
Lab Photo
Other Relevant Activities
Technical and Non-Teaching Staff
| S. No. | Staff Post | Name of Staff | |
| 1. | Lab. Technician |
 Shri. S.S. Chavan |
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| 2. | Lab. Attendant/Mali |
 Shri. A.B. Kamble |