VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TIRUNELVELI

Objectives

• Imparting education to undergraduate students in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
• To formulate and carryout research projects in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry with financial assistance from the University / External funding agencies

Infrasstructure - Equipements available

Physiology Laboratory

• Spirometer
• Micro Hematocrit centrifuge
• Common balance
• Microscopes
• Centrifuge 1000 rpm
• Organ bath
• Trinocular Research Microscope with CCTV attachment
• Climatological InstrumentsAccessories –Semen Analysis
• Experimental Physiology Instruments

Biochemistry Laboratory

• Centrifuge 1000rpm
• Monopan digital balance
• Column chromatography set (Teaching kit)
• Thin Layer Chromatography
• Refractometer
• Photoelectric colorimeter
• Electrophoretic apparatus
• pH meter
• Hot plate with Magnetic stirrer
• Lab Centrifuge
• Common Balance
• Hot water bath
• Glass Distillation Unit

Education

UG Courses offered

• VPB 111Veterinary Physiology – I (Blood, Cardiovascular and Excretory systems, body fluids)2 + 1
• VPB-112General Veterinary Biochemistry1 + 1
• VPB 121Veterinary Physiology – II (Neuromuscular, digestive and respiratory systems)2 + 1
• VPB-122Veterinary Intermediary Metabolism2 + 1
• VPB-221Veterinary Physiology – III (Endocrinology, Reproduction, Growth, Environmental Physiology)3 + 1
• VPB-321Animal Biotechnology2 + 1
• VLD-411Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis –I0 + 1
• VLD-421Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis –II0 + 1
• Tracking Programme Neurosciences0+2

Lecture Notes / Practical manuals prepared

• Manual on Veterinary Physiology Methods and Techniques(Prepared Under IDG)
• Lecture notes forVPB 111 - Veterinary Physiology – I (2+1) (Blood, Cardiovascular and Excretory systems, body fluids).
• Practical manual for VPB 111 - Veterinary Physiology – I (2+1) (Blood, Cardiovascular and Excretory systems, body fluids).
• Lecture notes for VPB-112 – General Veterinary Biochemistry (1+1).
• Practical manual for VPB-112 – General Veterinary Biochemistry (1+1).
• Lecture notes forVPB 121 - Veterinary Physiology – II (2+1) (Neuromuscular, digestive and respiratory systems)
• Practical manual for VPB 121 - Veterinary Physiology – II (2+1) ((Neuromuscular, digestive and respiratory systems)
• Question Bank and Key notes on Neuromuscular Physiology
• Lecture notes for VPB-122 – Veterinary Intermediary Metabolism (2+1)
• Practical manual for VPB-122 – Veterinary Intermediary Metabolism (2+1)
• Lecture notes forVPB 221 - Veterinary Physiology – III (3+1) (Endocrinology, Reproduction, Growth and Environmental Physiology)
• Practical manual for VPB 221 - Veterinary Physiology – III (3+1) (Endocrinology, Reproduction, Growth and Environmental Physiology)

Research

Completed Projects

• Modulation of ovarian function by immunization against inhibin to improve fertility in sheep - TRCF project - P.I. - Dr.S.Eswari Budget: 2.4 Lakhs
• Improving the Reproductive performance of anestrous buffaloes during summer under field conditions - TRCF project - P.I. – Dr. K. Devipriya and Co. P.I. Dr. S. Eswari Budget: 2.7 Lakhs

Ongoing Project

• Isolation and characterization of invitro generated mesenchymal stem cells from ovine umbilical cord tissue wharton's jelly for therapeutic use – DBT project - P.I. Dr. S.Eswari Budget : 22.7 Lakhs

Extension activities

• Radio Talks: 8
• Guest Lectures:10
• TV talk: 6

Training Programme conducted

Science and Technology sponsored training Programme on "Management Strategies to alleviate Heat stress in cross bred Dairy cattle for sustainable dairy production" was conducted during the month of July, 2014 and March, 2015 to create awareness about the effect of heat stress on milk production for the benefit of Dairy farmers.

Faculty

• Dr. K.Loganathasamy, Associate Professor and Head | loganathasamy.k@tanuvas.ac.in
• Dr. M.Sundaravinayaki, Assistant Professor | sundaravinayaki.m@tanuvas.ac.in
• Dr. T.Laksmi Prasanth, Assistant Professor | lakshmiprasanth.t@tanuvas.ac.in
• Dr. K.Ramesh, Assistant Professor | ramesh.k@tanuvas.ac.in
• Dr. G.Rajesh, Assistant Professor | rajesh.g@tanuvas.ac.in

Contact

The Associate Professor and Head,

Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry,

Veterinary College and Research Institute,

Tirunelveli –627 358.

Phone: +91-462 – 2336344 | Fax: 0462 – 2336344 | E-mail: vpyvcritni@tanuvas.org.in