Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu

Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry was established in June 2012 to offer undergraduate courses in the discipline of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry as per Veterinary Council of India (VCI) regulations. Post graduate courses in Veterinary Physiology and Veterinary Biochemistry has been started in 2019, following ICAR PG regulations 2010. Apart from this, the department is also involved in Research and Extension activities. Further, the department offers routine clinical diagnostic services for VCC, Veterinary dispensaries and local farms.

OBJECTIVES

To Offer structured courses for undergraduate and post graduate students in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry.
Carry out research in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry.
Providing Clinical Diagnostic services.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Course Offered

1. Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

Post-graduate Course offered

M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Physiology

Laboratory Facilities

PHYSIOLOGY LAB

Micro Hematocrit centrifuge
Thermocycler
Spirometer
Microscopes
Climatological Instruments
Experimental Physiology Instruments

BIOCHEMISTRY LAB

Biospectrometer
Spectrophotometer
pH meter
Refractometer
Column chromatography set (Teaching kit)
Photoelectric colorimeter
Electrophoretic apparatus
Hot plate with Magnetic stirrer
Hot water bath
Electronic digital balance with 1mg accuracy

Research

Research Project- Completed

TANUVAS Sub – Project on Documentation of hemato biochemical values of Umbalacherry cattle

Research Project - Ongoing

NASF funded project (2022-2025) - "Development of nano-Micro Matrices for the delivery of Bioactives, Micronutrients’ and Therapeutics" (Dr.J.Vijay Anand-Co-PI).

Thrust Areas of Research

Augmentation of health and production of Umbalacherry cattle, native breed of Cauvery delta region –by innovative approaches.
Host pathogen interactions involving parasites for development of alternate control strategies.
Ruminant mammary gland biology- alternative approaches to udder health and management.

FACULTY

Name of the Faculty	Designation	E-mail	Mobile#
Dr. S. Murugavel	Assistant Professor and Head	-	-
Dr. Guru D V Pandiyan	Assistant Professor	-	-
Dr. J. Vijay Anand	Assistant Professor	-	-
Dr. R. Selva Rani	Assistant Professor	-	-
Dr. V. Arul	Assistant Professor	-	-

The Professor and Head,
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry,
Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614625, Thanjavur.
Phone: +91-4372-234011 Extn.: 4213
E-mail: vpbvcriond@tanuvas.org.in