vcri

VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THENI

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY


Genesis

The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry has been established in the year 2020 with an aim to impart basic knowledge in the domain of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry to the students and to enhance the animal health and production by undertaking various research activities.

Objectives

Education

To offer courses in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry for undergraduate students and to introduce innovative educational technologies in teaching and students evaluation

As per the MSVE-2016, one course in Veterinary Physiology – Veterinary Physiology (4+1) and one course in Veterinary Biochemistry ( 2+1) are being offered

Research

To undertake research on thrust areas to enhance the health and productivity of livestock and poultry

Extension

To disseminate the advances in techniques/markers for estimation of various physiological and biochemical parameters to field veterinarians by offering training programmes

Laboratories

The department houses three well-equipped laboratories

1. Veterinary Physiology Laboratory

2. Veterinary Biochemistry Laboratory

3. Analytical and Equipment Maintenance Laboratory

Equipments / Instruments

  • Automatic Clinical Haematology analyzer
  • Biochemical Analyzer
  • Centrifuge
  • Projection microscope
  • Cooling centrifuge
  • Deep freezer (-20°C)
  • Physiograph with Computerised Physiology Teaching software for Various system
  • Chromatography unit
  • Electrocardiography Apparatus
  • Flame Photometer
  • Fume Exhaust hood
  • Hot Air Oven
  • Spectrophotometer
  • Water bath
  • Magnetic stirrer
  • Vortex mixer

Research - Thrust Area

  • Novel biomarker in Canine tumour
  • Role of minerals in Veterinary Biochemistry
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Stress Physiology

Faculty

Name of the Faculty Designation E-mail Mobile#
BALAMURUGAN,T.C ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD tcbalamurugan2021@gmail.com 7598280811
RAMESHKUMAR,G ASSISTANT PROFESSOR rameshkumar.g@tanuvas.ac.in 9962478024
KARTHIKEYAN,R ASSISTANT PROFESSOR karthi.vbc.mvc@gmail.com 9092366516

The Head of the Department,
Dept. of Veterinary Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry,
Veterinary College and Research Institute,Veerapandi, Theni – 625 534.
Phone: +91-4546-235400
E-mail: vpb-vcri-thn@tanuvas.org.in