College of Animal Biotechnology
Know About the College
The 'College of Animal Biotechnology' is a constituent college of the 'Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University' and is situated on the main campus of the University at Ludhiana. The erstwhile 'Post-Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (PGIVER)' was upgraded to 'School of Animal Biotechnology' in 2010. The school was further upgraded to the existing 'College of Animal Biotechnology' in 2019 with an objective to focus on research and teaching programs. The college aims towards directing the research to the needs of the farmers in the field of animal sciences by promoting translational research in the area of genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, vaccinology, diagnostics, molecular biology, stem and cell biology.
The college offers a graduate program B.Tech. (Biotechnology) with 30 seats and post graduate programs viz. M.V.Sc. (Animal Biotechnology) / M.Sc. (Biotechnology) and 'M.Sc. (Biotechnology) with specialization in Animal Biotechnology' with a total of 17 seats and Ph.D. (Animal Biotechnology)/ Ph.D. (Biotechnology) with an intake capacity of 4 seats for students with bachelor degree in Biotechnology/Medical/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular Genetics/ B.F.Sc. The duration of the graduate program is for 4 years; the Masters program for 2 years, and the Ph.D. program for 3 years.
The college is also striving to conduct translational research in the various fields of biotechnology having direct or indirect implications on animals, particularly livestock. The college harbors numerous laboratories which are well equipped with sophisticated equipment to work in various fields of biotechnology and life sciences.
Mandate
- To undertake teaching, research, and training/extension in various facets of animal biotechnology, genomics, bioinformatics, microbial and environmental biotechnology.
- To generate scientific expertise and human resources trained for catering to institutional / industrial research and development requirements.
- To develop specialized and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for research in the cutting-edge areas of biotechnology relevant to veterinary and allied sciences.
- To identify and characterize genes implicated in growth, production, reproduction, as well as stress and diseases.
- Harnessing omics and computational biotechnology in genetic improvement of farm animals.
- Development of molecular and serological diagnostics including point-of-care tests (POCTs), and new generation vaccines.
- To utilize stem and cell biology for enhancing lactation performance and regenerative therapy.
Goals
- To develop rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostics with improved sensitivity and specificity for detection of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
- To develop improved, multi-component vaccines for economically important diseases of animals.
- To identify genome-wide markers for early and accurate selection for economically important traits, disease resistance, and parentage determination of animals.
- To facilitate research on stem cells for regenerative therapy in livestock.
- To develop and disseminate artificial intelligence and IoT driven, farmer-friendly technologies for smart data recording and precision farming.
Dean, College of Animal Biotechnology
Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma
Address: Dean, College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Email: deancoabt@gadvasu.in
Call: +91-161-2553356, 2553357
Brief Introduction
Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma, took the additional charge of Dean, College of Animal BioTechnology at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana.
Former Dean/ Directors
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S. No. |
Name |
Duration on the post |
Date of Retirement |
Photograph |
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1. |
Dr. G.S. Brah |
01-02-2012 to 30-11-2013 As Director, School of Animal Biotechnology |
30-11-2013 |
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2. |
Dr. Ramneek |
03-12-2013 to 06-10-2020 As Director, School of Animal Biotechnology |
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3. |
Dr. YS Malik |
07-10-2020 to 15-04-2024 As Director, School of Animal Biotechnology |
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Academic Facilities
- The College of Animal Biotechnology has five lecture halls equipped well with modern audio-visual teaching aids including LED projectors, computer podiums, and smart displays.
- The college also has one committee room with a seating capacity for 40+ individuals, well equipped with up-to-date presentation facilities with video conferencing, broadband connectivity, air conditioning, and furnishing.
- The college has one mini-auditorium with a sitting capacity for 100+ individuals, well equipped with up-to-date presentation facilities with broadband connectivity, air conditioning, and furnishing.
- The college also has one library which has books (paperback/hardcover >354 and e-Books >22), meeting the requirements of UG, PG and Ph.D students. The thesis of the students of college are available in the college library.
Research Facilities
The College of Animal Biotechnology has the following laboratories:
- Molecular Diagnostics and Vaccinology Laboratory
- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Animal Stem Cells Laboratory
- Leptospira Laboratory
- Animal Genomics Laboratory
- Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory
- Centralized Research Laboratory
Some of the specialized equipments in laboratories
Real Time PCR
PCR Thermocycler
NanoDrop One
Plate Reader and Hybrid Plate reader with Chemilumiuscence
Dark Field Microscope
Inverted Microscope with Imaging System and Fluorescent Assembly
Gel Documentation systems
Refrigerated Centrifuge
Micro Ultracentrifuge
Rotary-Microtome with dispensing system
Bio Safety Cabinets (Class III --01, Class-II--04)
Bio Safety Lab (Class II)
Cryo-preservation and multiple Deep Freezing (-80ºC & -20ºC) Facilities
Millipore Water Purification System
Incubators BOD/ CO2
High Performance Work Station for data analysis
Programmable Strip Cutter
ClassII Type B2 Biosafety Cabinet
Oxford Nanopore Minion Sequencer:
Gel Documentation System (Syngene)
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Veriti 96-well PCR Machine (Applied Biosystems Inc.)
Refrigerated Centrifuge (Thermo Scientific)
Upright Microscope with Imaging System
Faculty Detail
Dr. Neeraj Kashyap
Designation : Assistant Professor
Contact Address : Department of Bioinformatics, College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab-141004
Telephone :
Mobile : +919468359189
Email : neeraj.vety@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc. & A.H. (IGKVV, Raipur)
- M.V.Sc. (Animal Genetics and Breeding, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, U.P)
- Ph.D. (Animal Genetics and Breeding, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana)
Teaching appointments
- Specialization in Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Courses related to Animal Genetics & Breeding, Biometrical Genetics, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at undergraduate and postgraduate level at the Department of Bioinformatics and Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding
Other appointments
- Member, Academic Affairs Committee (COABT)
- Member, Research Review Committee (COABT)
- Member, IPR cell, (COABT)
- Faculty, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Member, Academic Affairs Committee (AGB)
- Member, Research Review Committee (AGB)
Area of research
Quantitative genetics, Biometrical genetics, Molecular breeding and Computational biology.
- My research interest lies with Molecular Breeding, Quantitative Genetics and Biometrical Genetics along with Computational Biology. I have been working on Animal Breeding and Genetics oriented towards improving productive, reproductive, and climatic tolerance traits in cattle and buffaloes. My interest lies in statistical modeling of phenomic data for animal breeding. I am also interested in development and application of artificial intelligence and internet of things for livestock improvement.
Ongoing projects
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SN |
Name/ No of
Project/ Scheme |
Funding
agency |
Period From To |
Scientists
involved (PI/ Co-PI) |
Total Funding |
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1. |
Parentage determination vis-à-vis
breed identification of indigenous canine through scanning the molecular
signature panels |
DBT |
2022-25 |
PI: Dr. CS Mukhopadhyay Co-PI: Dr Neeraj Kashyap Dr Shashikant Mahajan Dr Asmita Narang |
89 Lakh |
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2. |
Weather Linked Insurance Project
Subcomponent of Towards Climate
Resilient Livestock Production |
MOEFCC |
2016-22 |
PI: Dr. SS Ghuman Component-PI: Dr Puneet Malhotra Component Co PI: Dr Neeraj Kashyap Dr Simarjeet Kaur Dr Inderpreet Kaur Dr Varinder Pal Singh |
98 Lakh |
Research honours awards
- Best Paper Presentation Award, Asian Buffalo congress (co-author)
- Best poster presentation award, 37th Annual Convention ISVM (co-author)
No of publications
| Research: 32 | Invited Lectures: 05 Extension/General | :10 | Practical Manuals: 03 |
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Publication
- Behera, R., Chakravarty, A. K., Kashyap, N., Sahu, A., Deshmukh, B., & Dash, S. (2023). Heat index based identification of critical heat stress zone for production traits in Murrah Buffalo under subtropical climate. Biological Rhythm Research, 54(3), 334-343. (NAAS: 7.36)
- Brar, R. P. S., Kaur, S., Kashyap, N., Mukhopadhyay, C. S., & Malhotra, P. (2022). Study on effect of various non-genetic factors on performance traits of Murrah buffaloes. Buffalo Bulletin, 41(4), 561-569. (NAAS: 6.20)
- Ntesang, K., Singla, L. D., Kaur, P., Arora, J. S., & Kashyap, N. (2022). Molecular epidemiology, phylogenetic analysis and risk assessment of Anaplasma marginale from naturally infected bovines of Punjab (India). Acta Tropica, 232, 106499. (NAAS: 9.22)
- Sharma, A., Kumar, B. S., Dubey, P. P., & Kashyap, N. (2022). Delay in puberty is dependent on heat shock protein B1 expression in native cross layers of Punjab under heat stress. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 57(3), 284-291. (NAAS: 7.86)
- Mehta, H., Kashyap, N., Kaur, S., Malhotra, P. & Mukhopadhyay, C. S. (2021). Abnormal lactation lengths and its consequences on performance of crossbred cattle. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 55(11), 1377-1382. (NAAS: 6.43)
- Dhaliwal, R. K., Malhotra, P., Kashyap, N., Dash, S. K., Dhaliwal, L. K. & Kaur, S. (2021). Determination of heat stress zone for daily milk yield using carryover heat effect model in Murrah buffaloes. Tropical Animal Health and Production 53(5), 1-9. (NAAS: 7.89)
- Kour, G., Narang, R., Kashyap, N., Kaur, S., & Sodhi, S. S. (2021). Estimation of phenotypic and genetic trends in economic traits of Murrah buffaloes. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 55(1), 15-18. (NAAS: 6.43)
- Kashyap, N., Chakravarty, A. K. & Deshmukh, B. (2021). Novel heat index models for subtropical region based on daily milk production in crossbred Holstein cows. Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. 45(3), 463-469. (NAAS: 6.60)
- Kaur, N., Singh, H., Sharma, P., Singh, N. K., Kashyap, N., & Singh, N. K. (2020). Development and application of multiplex PCR assay for the simultaneous detection of Babesia vogeli, Ehrlichia canis and Hepatozoon canis in dogs. Acta Tropica, 212, 105713. (NAAS: 9.22)
- Sharma, N., Narang, R., Kashyap, N., Kumari, S., Kaur, S. & Ratwan, P. (2018). Genetic analysis of persistency in HF crossbred cattle at an organized farm of northern India. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 50,1219–1225. (NAAS: 7.89)