The Department of Veterinary Pathology was established in the year 2020 in an area of 9080.54 sq.ft. and it consists of Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Histopathology and Museum. Equipment worth of Rs. 40,02,329.59 was purchased for teaching of undergraduate students, histopathology and clinical pathology laboratory purpose.
The department is dedicated to provide high quality teaching, diagnostic and research services to students, private practitioners, government research institutes, poultry industry within and outside the district.
Besides the curricular activities, post-mortem examination of livestock and poultry of the farmers are being done which is an important tool for the diagnosis and prevention of disease in farm animals.
During disease outbreaks, disease investigation is carried out and proper diagnosis and suitable treatment protocols are advised to the farmers.
Regular screening of samples from clinics and processing of samples for histopathology is carried out and results communicated therein.
Objectives
To impart quality education to undergraduate (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) students
Conducting postmortem examination on livestock and poultry for academic and diagnostic purposes
Screening of cytology, histopathology sections and clinical pathology samples for diagnosis of diseases
To carry out field oriented research work
Education
The Course, Veterinary Pathology (Unit I, II, III, IV, V and VI) (4 + 2) is being offered by this department to the undergraduate students during second professional year.
Extension
Disease outbreak investigation is carried out and diagnostic services are rendered
Regular screening of clinicopathological samples and result communication to the livestock and pet owners
Based on the Post-mortem examination of livestock and poultry, and suitable treatment and preventive measures are suggested
Facilities Available
UG laboratory
Binocular microscopes for undergraduate students teaching and research purpose is available.
Museum
Well-equipped museum with museum racks housing gross postmortem specimens for undergraduate teaching
Histopathology Laboratory
This laboratory is fully equipped with the necessary facilities viz. Microtome, floatation bath, hot air oven, refrigerator, autoclave, digital balance, processing unit and staining unit
Clinical pathology Laboratory
The laboratory is well equipped with the necessary instruments viz. centrifuge, autoclave, hot air oven and refrigerator and monopan digital balance. In addition, wall charts are kept to teach various condition pertaining to haemogram abnormalities.
Phase contrast microscope
It is used to demonstrate and capture the high-contrast images of transparent specimens, such as living cells, microorganisms, thin tissue slices, unfixed or unstained smears
Faculty
Name and Designation
E-mail
Mobile#
Dr. P. Srinivasan, Professor and Head
srinipat2004@yahoo.com
9443604472
Dr. A. Arulmozhi, Associate Professor
arulvinod2000@yahoo.co.in
97512 70540
Dr. R. Saahithya, Assistant Professor
dr.saahithya@gmail.com
8610346643
The Professor and Head,
Department of Veterinary Pathology,
Veterinary College and Research Institute,
Thalaivasal Koot Road, Near Nathakarai Toll Plaza, Salem - 636 112,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: +91-4282-290998
E-mail: vpp-vcri-slm@tanuvas.org.in
