MADRAS VETERINARY COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY BIOCHEMISTRY

Genesis

The subject of Biochemistry is taught as a part of UG curriculum for obtaining degree in Veterinary Sciences. Till 1981, it was taught under the aegis of Microbiology and Biochemistry. Then Biochemistry was merged with Department of Veterinary Physiology and started functioning as Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, till 2003. The Department was bifurcated from the Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry and started functioning separately as Department of Veterinary Biochemistry from 2004.

Mission

Vision

Department of Veterinary Biochemistry aims to bring down the incidence of metabolic disorders, renal disorders and cancer in animals in Tamil Nadu through quality education, sustained and fruitful research and result oriented extension activities.

Objectives

To offer quality education in Veterinary Biochemistry using modern education technology to equip veterinarians to meet challenges in the field.
Imparting diagnostic skills to the undergraduates and post graduates in controlling metabolic disorders.
To carry out research in the identified thrust areas.

Education

UG programme

B.V.Sc & A.H – 01 course (as per VCI regulations, 2016)

PG programme

M.V.Sc in Veterinary Biochemistry was started in 2010 and 13 courses are offered (as per ICAR regulations, 2008).

Doctoral programme

Ph.D. in Veterinary Biochemistry was started in 2019 and 13 courses are offered (as per ICAR regulations, 2008).

Research

Thrust areas of research

Control of metabolic disorders
Identification of diagnostic markers in cardiac and renal disorders
Development of therapeutic intervention for treatment of renal disorders.

Completed Research Projects

Student Project "Assay of Poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in Ass's Milk" sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, 2007-08.
Research project on "Evaluation of Xanthine Oxidase as a Biochemical Marker for Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Canines" sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, 2010-12.
Research project on “In vitro and in vivo nephroprotective evaluation of AYUSH-K1 extract” funded by Ministry of Ayush, GOI, 2018-19.

Ongoing Research Project

Research project on “Evaluation of Ashtangahridaykota brihatyadigana for their efficacy in preclinical models of acute renal failure in rats”, fuded by Ministry of Ayush, GOI, 2019 onwards.

Infrastructure facilities

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer	Flame photometer
Thermal cycler	Analytical balances
Horizontal electrophoresis system	High speed cooling centrifuges
Vertical electrophoresis system	Ice flaking machine
Mini Trans-Blot Module	Deep freezers (-20°C & -80°C)
Trans-illuminator	Tissue Homogeniser
Dry bath	pH meters
Orbital shaker

Salient Achievements

Control of metabolic disorders – Preliminary research work on the use of plant products including vegetable oils and nano composites for control of diabetes mellitus in experimental animals have shown promising results.
Identification of diagnostic markers in cardiac and renal disorders – role of Xanthine oxidase in DCM of dogs and Cystatin C in CRD of dogs as diagnostic marker has been established.
Development of therapeutic intervention for treatment of renal disorders - role of Ayush K1 extract in treatment of CKD in experimental animals has shown promising results.

Faculty

Dr. P.S.L. Sesh, Professor and Head
Dr. T. Satheesh Kumar, Assistant Professor
Dr. M. Bhuvana, Assistant Professor

The Professor and Head,
Department Of Veterinary Biochemistry,
Madras Veterinary College, Chennai – 600 007.
Phone: +91-44-25304000
E-mail: hodvbcmvc@tanuvas.org.in