Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY GYNAECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

Objectives and Mandate

To impart quality undergraduate and postgraduate education in Veterinary Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Animal Reproduction.
To undertake basic, strategic, and applied research in Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
To train field veterinarians on recent advances and emerging technologies in Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics.
To provide scientific farm advisory and extension services to the farming community through organized outreach and mass contact programmes.

Clinical Services

Artificial insemination services in bovines to enhance reproductive efficiency and genetic improvement.
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of infertility in farm and companion animals using modern reproductive techniques.
Pregnancy diagnosis and reproductive health monitoring.
Comprehensive obstetrical services, including handling of dystocia and obstetrical emergencies.
Caesarean section and other minor/major obstetrical surgical interventions.
Post-partum care and management of reproductive disorders.
Andrological evaluation and breeding soundness assessment of male animals.

Education

This department offers following undergraduate courses

Undergraduate Programme

Fourth Professional Year (As per Veterinary Council of India – 2016 MSVE Regulations)

Unit I: Veterinary Gynaecology
Unit II: Veterinary Obstetrics
Unit III: Veterinary Andrology and Artificial Insemination and Assisted Reproductive Techniques

Postgraduate programme

Follows ICAR Academic Regulations-2021 and TANUVAS Recommendations-2022.
Provides advanced training and research opportunities in Veterinary and Basic Sciences with a focus on Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics.
M.V.Sc. Programme: Offered since 1999-2000, includes 19 courses covering reproductive physiology, biotechnology, clinical practice, and species-specific reproduction. Includes Master’s Seminar, Special Problem, and Master’s Research.
Ph.D. Programme: Includes 11 courses on advanced concepts in gynaecology, obstetrics, andrology, and reproductive biotechnology. Includes Doctoral Seminars, Special Problem, and major Doctoral Research.

RESEARCH

M.V.Sc Thesis submitted: 26
Ph.D, Thesis submitted: 15

PROJECTS

Completed projects

S No	Project Title	Funding Agency	Budget (Rs. Lakhs)	Period
1.	Establishment of frozen semen bank at Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics	NADP	229.00	2012-13
2.	Establishment of bovine infertility diagnostic and training centre with focus on buffaloes	NADP	200.00	2012-13
3.	Augmenting fertility in peripubertal and pubertal heifers through nutrition-associated ARTs	TANUVAS	1.00	2013-15
4.	Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technician (MAITRI) – AI for bovines	TNLDA	12.50	2015-16
5.	Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technician (MAITRI) – AI for bovines	TNLDA	5.85	2017-18
6.	Advanced breeding technologies including ART, multiple ovulation and embryo transfer	NMBP-DADF-TNLDA	71.48	2019-22
7.	Effect of indigenous medicine in treatment of anestrus and retained fetal membranes	NIF-DST	11.00	2019-22
8.	Establishment of embryo production centre for conservation of indigenous cow breeds	NMBP-DADF-TNLDA	251.00	2019-22
9.	Advanced breeding technologies including ART, multiple ovulation and embryo transfer	NMBP-DADF-TNLDA	200.00	2019-22
10.	Effect of subluteal dose of prostaglandin F2α administration on conception rate in cows and buffaloes	TANUVAS	0.15	2019-21
11.	Influence of prepartum antioxidants on postpartum reproductive performance of crossbred dairy cattle	TANUVAS	0.25	2019-21
12.	Therapeutic efficacy of garlic, turmeric, and eucalyptus extracts in treatment of bovine endometritis	TANUVAS	0.10	2019-21
13.	Organization of infertility camps and workshops in aspirational districts	RGM GoI	5.00	2023
14.	Socioeconomic upliftment of SC farmers via augmenting livestock and poultry productivity	ICAR	22.00	2024-25

Ongoing Self-financing projects

S.No	Name of the Project	Funding agency	Period
1.	Self-financing scheme on “Sale of Liquid Nitrogen at Frozen Semen bank”	TANUVAS	2018 – Till date
2.	Self-financing scheme on “Sale of Frozen Semen Straws at Frozen Semen bank”	TANUVAS	2018 – Till date
3.	Advanced reproductive diagnostic services and capacity building programmes to field veterinarians in companion animals	TANUVAS	2026 – Till date

ACHIEVEMENTS

Liquid Nitrogen Plant established at Frozen Semen Bank (2016)
Frozen Semen Bank established (2017)
Small Animal Reproductive Surgery Unit established (2019)
Embryo Production Centre established (2020)
First Kangayam and Bargur calves produced via Embryo Transfer (2021)

TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED

Hind quarter elevator in a movable trolley for bovines
Modified conventional vulval truss method to prevent recurrence of cervico-vaginal prolapse in bovines

Other Notable Innovations

Uterine eversion technique - Eversion of uterus for successful repair of vaginal and uterine ruptures in bovines
TANUTECH portable bovine fetal reliever for relieving fetuses of cow and buffalo
PVC ultrasound Gel loader cum ejector for loading ultrasound gel
TANUVAS-INSUC peritoneal cum uterine infusion and suction pump
Portable folded detorsion plank for cattle

PATENT OBTAINED

An Intrauterine infusion device for cleansing uterus of cattle (Patent No. 575369 date: 09.10.2023)

SPECIALIZED INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE

Research facility

Binocular Research Microscopes
Stereo Zoom Microscope
Trinocular Microscope
Triple gas incubator
Embryo freezer
Palpation Tables
Phantom Cows
Semen filling and sealing unit
Cold handling cabinet
Biological freezer

Clinical facility

Obstetrical Instruments
Hind Quarter Elevator
Colour Doppler Ultrasonogram
LAC Obstetrical Operation theatre
SAC Reproductive surgery Unit
Boyles apparatus anesthetic machine
Vessel sealer cum cauterizer
Immunoanalyzer

Faculty

Name of the Faculty	Designation	E-mail	Mobile#
PALANISAMY,M	PROFESSOR AND HEAD	drmpsamy@gmail.com	9443968201
RAVIKUMAR,K	PROFESSOR	doctorravikumar@gmail.com	09443223335
MANOKARAN,S	PROFESSOR	smanokaran1976@gmail.com	9488709436
RAJA,S	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	argoraja@gmail.com	9003780402
GOPIKRISHNAN,D	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	gopikrishnanmvsc@gmail.com	9952816218

The Head of the Department,
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics,
Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002.
Phone: +91-4286-266491/92/93
E-mail: vog-vcri-nkl@tanuvas.org.in