Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL GENETICS AND BREEDING

The Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, was established during the year 2012 to offer Undergraduate courses as well as carrying out basic and applied research in the field of Animal Genetics and Breeding.

OBJECTIVES

To offer Animal Genetics and Breeding courses to undergraduate students and postgraduate students.
Survey, evaluation and characterization of native breeds of livestock species in the Cauvery-Delta zone.
Biometrical analytics and Molecular characterization of livestock for production, reproduction and disease resistance traits.

EDUCATION

As per the VCI semester pattern (MSVE-2016) and ICAR pattern Animal Genetics and Breeding courses are being offered for both UG and PG students.

Laboratory Facilities

Computer Laboratory is equipped with modern computers along with audio-visual aids for undergraduate teaching.
Undergraduate Laboratory is equipped with teaching aids and infrastructure facilities to use microscopes for teaching and research activities.
Postgraduate Research Laboratory is equipped with PCR thermal cycler, mini PCR work station, laminar air flow, refrigerated centrifuge and other instruments for molecular research.

RESEARCH

Publications (in the last five years)

Research Articles: 24
Book Chapters: 05
Booklets: 3
Popular Articles: 18

Research Projects: Completed

Sl. No.	Name of the Project	Funding Agency	Duration	Budget (Rs. Lakhs)
1.	Establishment of Elite Murrah Buffalo Bull Mother Unit at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu.	Part II Scheme, Govt. Of Tamil Nadu	2013-2014	30.00
2.	SF scheme on ?Establishing of Elite Murrah Buffalo Bull Mother Unit?	Self-financing scheme	2014-2016	Self-financing mode
3.	Field Performance Recording Programme in Pulikulam Cattle	TNLDA	2017-18	39.22

Research Projects: On-Going

Sl. No.	Name of the Project	Funding Agency	Budget (Rs. lakhs)
1	Genetic Evaluation of Draught Animal Power of Umblachery Cattle in Cauvery Delta Zone	TNSCST	13.006
2.	Conservation of Umblachery breed through multi-disciplinary approach in the breeding tracts of Tamil Nadu	Government of Tamil Nadu	78.680

Thrust areas of research

Survey, evaluation and characterization of uncharacterized local breeds of livestock in the Cauvery-Delta Zone.
Evaluation, conservation and propagation of important indigenous breeds of livestock.
Animal breeding analytics and molecular variation identification in genes associated with production and reproduction traits of native breeds and crossbreds of livestock.

FACULTY

Name of the Faculty	Designation	E-mail	Mobile#
Dr. A. S. Selvaramesh	Assistant Professor and Head	-	-
Dr. B. Balasundaram	Assistant Professor	-	-
Dr. P.Vijayakumar	Assistant Professor	-	-

The Assistant Professor and Head,
Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding,
Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614625, Thanjavur.
Phone: +91-4372-234012
E-mail: agbvcriond@tanuvas.org.in