VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TIRUNELVELI

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry was established in June, 2012 and has been offering undergraduate courses since then. To its credit, the department is well equipped to cater the needs of UG education as per Veterinary Council of India (VCI) regulations. Apart from undergraduate teaching, the department is involved in the research and extension activities.

Objectives

Education:

To offer the education in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry to Undergraduate, Post graduate and Doctoral degree students.

Researach:

To undertake the Physiology and Biochemistry related research projects on livestock for enhancing production potential.

Extension:

To provide the fundamental knowledge on hormone based products for augmenting reproductive potential to farming community.

Education

As per the MSVE, 2016, the Department is currently offering the course in Veterinary Physiology which includes blood, cardiovascular system, neuromuscular system, digestive system, respiratory system, excretory system, endocrinology, reproduction, growth and environmental physiology. In Veterinary Biochemistry, carbohydrates, Protein, lipids and nucleic acids, metabolism and clinical biochemistry are taught to the students.

I Professional Year: Veterinary Physiology (Paper I and II) – 4 +1 credit hours
II Professional Year: Veterinary Biochemistry (Paper I and II) – 2 +1 credit hours

Research

The Department is presently carrying out the following research activities:

Estrus induction through nano particles conjugated hormone in small ruminants
Adaptability of small ruminants to heat stress in Southern TamilNadu
Exploration of seminal characteristics in semen of native dog breeds

Research projects completed

S.No	Title	Funding agency	Total outlay (Rs. in Lakhs)	Period
1.	Modulation of ovarian function by immunization against inhibin to improve fertility in sheep	TANUVAS Research Corpus Fund	2.4	2013 - 2015
2	Improving the reproductive performance of anestrous buffaloes during summer under field conditions	TANUVAS Research Corpus Fund	2.7	2013 -2015
3	Management strategies to alleviate heat stress in dairy cattle for sustainable milk production	Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology	0.5	2014-2015

Facilities

Physiology lab

Automatic Haematological Analyzer
Centrifuge 10000 RPM
Climatology Instruments
Computerised Physiology Teaching software for various systems
Microkjeldahl set and Digestion set
E.C.G. (Portable)
Hot air oven
Micro Haematocrit centrifuge
DLC Counter
pH meter
Physiograph
Spectrophotometer

Biochemistry lab

Binocular microscopes
Blood analyzer
Colorimeter
Deep freezer ( -20º C)
Flame photometer
Fume hood
Laboratory Centrifuge
Hot air oven
Incubator
Refractometer
Paper chromatography system
pH meter
Spectrophotometer
Hot Water bath
Hot plate to accommodate six conical flasks

Salient Achievements

Immunization against inhibin (FSH) elevates blood follicle stimulating hormone, 17 β estradiol and progesterone concentrations. It also enhances follicular development and ovulation rate. It is a simple and cost effective method with least side effects.

Faculty

Name and Designation	Contact Number	Email ID
Dr. K. Loganathasamy, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Head	+91-9080844352	lnsamy75@gmail.com
Dr. M. Sundaravinayaki, Ph.D., Assistant Professor	+91-7200572173	mvinayagi@gmail.com
Dr. T. Lakshmi Prasanth, Ph.D., Assistant Professor	+91-9677114864	lpbiochem@gmail.com
Dr. G. Rajesh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor	+91-8015366971	rajeshgndri@gmail.com

The Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Veterinary Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry,
Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli - 627 358.
Phone: +91-462-2336345
E-mail: vpyvcritni@tanuvas.org.in