The Department of Animal Husbandry Statistics and Computer Applications has played a pioneering role in advancing veterinary education through statistics, data science, and information technology. The teaching of Statistics to undergraduate B.V.Sc. students at Madras Veterinary College began during 1959–60, utilizing the expertise of statisticians from the Directorate of Animal Husbandry on a part-time basis. Recognizing the growing importance of statistical sciences in veterinary education and research, a dedicated Department of Animal Husbandry Statistics was established in 1966.
Initially, the Department focused on:With the rapid evolution of Information Technology, the Department expanded its scope to support digital transformation in veterinary education, research, and extension. In 2000–01, the University Computer Centre was integrated with the Department, leading to its redesignation as the Department of Animal Husbandry Statistics and Computer Applications. Today, the Department serves as a multidisciplinary hub, combining Biostatistics, Data Analytics, Computer Applications, Information Technology, and Digital Learning. In addition to its academic and research responsibilities, it manages the University-wide computer networking infrastructure and maintains the official TANUVAS website, supporting the University's mission of excellence in veterinary education, research, and outreach.
To train the students of veterinary and animal sciences on statistical techniques and computer skills, to make research scholars and faculty proficient in required statistical and computing concepts, and to undertake need based research, so as to provide adequate insight to the scientists, planners and administrators to plan for ensuring sustainable livelihood and food security to rural community through livestock and poultry farming.
To teach statistics to undergraduate and postgraduate students of veterinary and animal husbandry, to offer a postgraduate programme (MVSc - Biostatistics), to undertake need based and innovative research, to train students, research scholars and faculty on sophisticated statistical analyses and IT usage and to propagate appropriate technologies to the livestock and poultry farmers to ensure sustenance and upliftment of rural economy in Tamil Nadu.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BST 601 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences | 2+0 |
| BST 602 | Statistical Methods for Animal Sciences | 2 +1 |
| BST 611 | Experimental Designs | 2+1 |
| BST 612 | Basic Sampling Techniques | 2+1 |
| BST 621 | Applied Regression Analysis | 2+1 |
| BST 622 | Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages | 2+1 |
| MCA 601 | Computer Fundamentals and Programming | 2+1 |
| MCA 602 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 2+0 |
| MCA 611 | Introduction to Communication Technologies, Computer Networking and Internet | 1+1 |
| MCA 612 | Information Technology in Agriculture | 2 + 1 |
The Computer Centre, Internet Kiosk and Server Station attached to this Department provide a comprehensive environment for computing, browsing, e-mailing and networking, so as to improve learning productivity among students and enhance teaching effectiveness and research capability among faculty members. The Computer Centre has 38 systems for the students and trainees for use by students and trainees.
| S. No. | Title | Funding agency | Total outlay (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Economic Analysis of Artificial Breeding of Bovines in Tamil Nadu | ICAR | 10.68 |
| 2 | An Estimation of Economic Losses due to Foot and Mouth Diseases in Livestock | TANUVAS Sub-Project | - |
| 3 | An Economic Evaluation of Metabolic Diseases in Bovines | ICAR | 17.54 |
| 4 | Resource Mapping for Livestock Development in Tamil Nadu - A GIS Approach | ICAR | 14.60 |
| 5 | Development of e-Courses for B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Programme | NAIP-ICAR | 255.46 |
| 6 | Developing a Methodology for Estimating Livestock Feed and Fodder in Tamil Nadu | Govt. of India | 3.48 |
| 7 | Estimation of Rates and Ratios of Livestock and Poultry By Products in Tamil Nadu | Govt. of Tamil Nadu | 27.00 |
| 8 | Identification of Strategies for Enhancing the Share of MPCS in Milk Procurement to Increase Farmers’ Income | Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission | 3.36 |
| 9 | Technology Enhanced Learning in Agricultural Education (TELAgE) under Niche Area of Excellence (NAE) | ICAR, NAARM | 41.0 |
| 10 | Ensuring Economic Upliftment of Rural Women Through Buffalo Rearing | TNLDA | 3.01 |
| 11 | Monitoring the performance of private AI workers trained through TNLDA | TNLDA | 2.84 |
| 12 | Comparative Evaluation of Lactation Curves of Crossbred Dairy Cows in Tamil Nadu | TANUVAS Sub Project | 0.25 |
| S.No. | Year | Title of the theses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Modelling Consumer Preferences for Ornamental Fishes: The Case of Corporation of Chennai |
| 2 | 2015 | Statistical Modelling of Growth Performance In Mecheri Sheep |
| 3 | 2016 | Oestrus Synchronization In Bovines- An Impact Evaluation |
| 4 | 2016 | Comparison and Evaluation of Lactation Curve Functions In Dairy Cattle |
| 5 | 2016 | Factors Influencing Academic Performance of BVSc & AH Students In Tamil Nadu: A Statistical Analysis |
| 6 | 2017 | Mathematical Modelling of Growth Performance in large White Yorkshire Pigs |
| 7 | 2017 | Application of Hidden Markov Models and Hidden Semi Markov Models as Diagnostic Aid in Mastitis in Cows |
| 8 | 2017 | Statistical Modelling and Path Analysis of Growth Traits in Madras Red Sheep |
| 9 | 2018 | Survival Modelling in Pig Unit of Post Graduate Research Institute in Animal Sciences, Kattupakkam |
| 10 | 2018 | Buffalo Population and Productivity in Tamil Nadu: Trends and Implications |
| 11 | 2019 | Forecasting livestock population and production in India: An Applications of Time series Analysis |
| S.No. | Name of the training |
|---|---|
| 1. | Computer Applications in Animal Sciences |
| 2. | Content creation including creation of content repository |
| 3. | Content creation including creation of content repository |
| 4. | e-Content creation in standard formats |
| 5. | Portable MOODLE for Offline Delivery of e-Contents |
| 6. | Training Programme on Statistical Analysis and Mathematical Modelling in Veterinary Research under ICAR Development Grant (2017-18) |
| 7. | Training Programme on Research Methodology under ICAR Development Grant (2018-19) |
| S.No. | Name of the programme | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | National Workshop on Digital Inclusion on Rural India with emphasis to Livestock and Poultry organized by National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Govt. of India | November 24, 2007 |
| 2. | National Workshop on Methodology for estimating livestock feed and fodder availability organized by Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. Of India | October 14, 2010 |
| 3. | Workshop on Portable Moodle for offline delivery of e-contents | July 11-13, 2011 |
| 4. | Sensitization workshop on Technology enhanced learning in agricultural education (TELAgE) under niche area excellence (NAE) | December 11, 2017 |
| 5. | Global Symposium on Commons without Borders: Global Multistage Ecosystem Frameworks organized by Dept. of AHSCA, MVC in association with University of Massachusetts, USA | October 9, 2019 |
| 6. | International Conference on Livestock, Food Security and Food Safety - Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies organized by Dept. of AHSCA, MVC | January 28 -29, 2020 |
| 7. | National Webinar on Doubling the Farmers Income through livestock in India - Prospects and Potentials organized by Dept. of AHSCA, MVC | October 1, 2020 |
| 8. | Global Symposium on Commons without Borders: Global Multistage Ecosystem Frameworks organized by Dept. of AHSCA, MVC in association with University of Massachusetts, USA | October 5, 2020 |
| Name of the Faculty | Designation | Mobile# | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHIRAVAN,G | PROFESSOR AND HEAD | drkathir@yahoo.com | 9444107485 |
| BALAN,C | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | balan.c@tanuvas.ac.in | 9843029964 |
| SHILPA SHREE,J | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | shilpashreej23@gmail.com | 900828312 |
The Professor and Head, Department of Animal Husbandry Statistics and Computer Applications, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai – 600 007. Phone: +91-44-25304000 E-mail: hodahsmvc@tanuvas.org.in
