VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SALEM

Department of Veterinary Microbiology

The Department of Veterinary Microbiology has 3 laboratories viz. Bacteriology and Mycology Lab, Virology Lab and Immunology Lab which are endowed with state-of-the-art facilities for conduct of advanced research in Veterinary Microbiology and biotechnology to aid in diagnosis of livestock and poultry diseases. The department focuses on offering quality education on Veterinary Microbiology to the undergraduate students. It also aims to examine various clinical samples for diagnosis of diseases and to offer advice on their control and prevention as well as to impart training to field veterinarians on recent advances in Microbiology.

The department offers the following diagnostic services on regular basis: Isolation of bacteria, viruses and fungi, culture of bacteria and determination of their sensitivity to antibiotics,virus propagation in cell culture, detection of mycotoxins in feed and immunodiagnosis and molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases of domestic animals and poultry.

Faculty

  • Dr. K.Sukumar, Professor and Head
  • Dr.S.Udhayavel, Assistant Professor
  • Dr.P.Sumitha, Assistant Professor