Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY

The Department of Veterinary Physiology was established during 1985 and has been offering undergraduate courses since then. The postgraduate programme was started in the Department during the year 2000. To its credit, the department has well equipped radioimmunoassay Laboratory and gas chromatography facility. Apart from undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, the department involves in the research and provides analytical facility.

Objectives

Imparting education to undergraduate and postgraduate in Veterinary Physiology
Carrying out research in Veterinary Physiology
To formulate and carryout research projects with financial assistance from the University / External funding agencies.

Education

This Department offers courses for both Undergraduate and post graduate Degree programmes.

Department Activities

Imparting education to undergraduate and postgraduate in Veterinary Physiology
Carrying out research program in Veterinary Physiology
Assessing the fatty acids profile of buffalo milk
Development of progesterone impregnated vaginal polyurethane sponge for inducing estrus in anestrus buffaloes
To assess the growth potential of feedlot rams fed rice-bran oil mixed with concentrate

Infrastructure

Gas chromatograph
Spectrophotometer
High speed refrigerated centrifuge
Deep freezer
Stereo zoom microscope

Trinoccular microscope with photographic facility
Electronic digital balance with 1mg accuracy
Gamma counter for Radioimmuno assay
Radiation contamination monitor
Phase contrast microscope

Achievemenst / Excellence

Education

e-course content developed for the course VPY-221: Veterinary Physiology-III (3+1)
Power point lectures developed for all the physiology courses
System wise question bank for all the physiology course in I and II year
Developed Video demonstration of practicals in cardiovascular and neuromuscular Physiology
Prepared books in Tamil for the courses VPB-I and VPB III

Research

Technologies Developed

Production of Omega -3 fatty acids enriched eggs and meat by including linseed, bajra, fish meal and their combination in poultry feed.
Production of chromium and selenium enriched Azolla pinnata for including in poultry feed to boost immunity and antioxidants status of chickens.
Developed Progesterone impregnated vaginal sponges for inducing estrus in anestrus cows and buffaloes.
Production of silver nanoparticles for wound dressing.
Production of nanoiron for prevention of piglet anaemia.
Synthesis and utilization of nanoselenium for supplementation in poultry to enhance production performance and immune status.
Utilization of nanochromium for supplementation in poultry to enhance production performance and immune status.

Completed External Funded Research Projects

Sl.No	Research project	Funding agency	Year
1	Enrichment of chicken eggs and meat with n-3 fatty acids	ICAR, New Delhi.	2004 - 2007
2	Effect of new herbal preparation as hepatostimulant in broiler chicken	Natural Remedies, Bangalore	2010
3	Production of low cost progesterone vaginal sponges for the anestrus dairy animals	Government of Tamilnadu.	2010 - 2012

Postgraduate Research Work

Sl.No	Title	Year
Completed
1	Influence of rumen microbial protein synthesis on urinary allantoin excretion in sheep	2003
2	Influence of enzyme supplementation on intestinal physiology and nutrient utilization in broiler chickens	2004
3	Effect of supplementation of selenium and Vitamin E on immunity and production performance in broiler chickens	2004
4	Amelioration Of Stress By Amla (Emblica Officinalis) Feeding In Broilers	2005
5	Turmeric (Curcuma longa) as nutraceutical To improve broiler performance	2005
6	Oral administration of putrescine and L-glutamine on small intestine development in broiler chickens	2008
7	Nano iron supplementation in swine	2012
8	Production of functional milk with microencapsulated hydrophobic bioactive compounds	2013

Technology Transfers

Specialty chicken eggs and meat with omega-3 fatty acids- 5th Technology Release Committee
Low cost progesterone impregnated intravaginal sponges for inducing estrus in anestrus cows and buffaloes.(Technology approved by TANUVAS )

Services

Through analysis of hormones in serum samples using GAMA counter @ Rs..10.00/sample
Sale of intra vaginal progesterone sponge @ Rs.325.00/sponge

Current Focus

Production and supply of progesterone impregnated intravaginal sponges for inducing estrus in anestrus dairy animals.
Application of nanotechnology in Veterinary science.
Offering consultancy services for analysis of fatty acid profile and hormone estimation by Gamma counter.

Faculty

Name and Designation	Mobile #	E-mail
Dr. P. Selvaraj Professor and Head,	+91-9442190993	selvaraj.p@tanuvas.ac.in, pselvaraj67@yahoo.com
Dr. T. Sathyabama Assistant Professor,	+91-9486707385	drtsbama@rediffmail.com
Dr.K. Ramesh Assistant Professor,	+91-8883384444	rameshvet20@gmail.com

The Professor and Head,
Department of Veterinary Physiology,
Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002.
Phone: ++91-04286-266491/92/93
E-mail: vpy-vcri-nkl@tanuvas.org.in