College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
Know About the College
The foundation stone of the College was laid on 30th October, 2014 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab. The college became functional from the academic session 2019-20 with the admission of first batch of undergraduate students, B.V.Sc & A.H programme. The college campus is spread over an area of 67 acres comprising of College Buildings, hospital, animal farms, and fodder production area. There is hostel facility for the boys and girls students. There is a well-equipped Teaching Veterinary Hospital to cater the needs of large and small animal health care. The latest diagnostic equipments including X-ray machines, ultrasound etc are available. The college has a well-established diagnostic laboratory for the examination of blood, urine, faeces and tissues etc.
Mandate
- To provide opportunities for enduring education for budding professionals in Veterinary Science.
- To run “Referral” hospital for specialized treatment and provide clinical training to students.
- To provide consultancy and specialist services to livestock owners, government, semi-government and allied agencies.
- To encourage faculty development by providing opportunities to participate in appropriate training programmes, conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia etc.
- To encourage teamwork and collaboration with other departments, colleges, universities and industries, both nationwide and globally
Goals
- To train veterinary professionals including Master’s and Doctorate level specialists competent of handling livestock vigor and production aspects according to the needs of State Government and allied agencies.
- To coordinate research in all sectors of veterinary and animal sciences with emphasis on animal health, production and processing technologies with multidisciplinary approach.
- To develop collaborative research linkages with other international and national research institutes and universities.
- To guide and assist the university scientists in acquiring funding for new research projects from national/international funding agencies.
Future Strategies:
- To define future thrust areas and execute short term/long term research strategies.
- To organize research activities designed to improve health and production of animals in state.
- Developing low cost, cutting-edge technologies that are proficiently transferable to state farmers, entrepreneurs and other stake holders.
- To orient the research mandates for economic upliftment of the state livestock farmers
Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
Dr. Digvijay Singh
Address: Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Email: deancovsrampura@gadvasu.in
Call: +91-1651-222644
Brief Introduction
Dr. Digvijay Singh former Professor & Head, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, GADVASU, Ludhiana has joined as Dean, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, Rampura Phul on 31.10.2024. Earlier, he has led the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, GADVASU, Ludhiana twice as Professor & Head from 2011 to 2015 and 2020 to 2024. Apart from being the Professor and Head, he has also worked as the University Librarian, GADVASU, Ludhiana from 01.04.2021 to 30.05.2022. Besides being involved in academics, he has published a total of 64 publications (23 as the first author), 12 in International journals, 40 in Indian journals and 01 review article in International Journal. Apart from this, he has 11 Invited papers in different CAFT and other training. He has presented 06 Research papers in international conferences besides presenting 27 Research papers in National Conferences along with 21 Abstracts published in the National and 15 Abstracts published in International conferences. He successfully completed the first private-sector research project undertaken by GADVASU entitled “Effect of Herbal formulation on digestibility and nutrient utilization of wheat straw in buffalo calves” sponsored by AYURVET, BADDI, guided 6 M.V. Sc. Students and compiled 3 manuals. The research carried under this project has been highly appreciated by the sponsors. Through this project, He had tried to establish industry-institution linkage. He was Co-PI in the project Clinical application of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from buffalo for allogenic and xenogenic cutaneous regeneration of chronic wounds with PI- Dr (Mrs.) Manjinder Sharma 1.07.2015 to 31.03.2017. UGC (MRP) Further to facilitate the research work in the college, He developed the small animal colony as its in-charge.
Besides being a referee to a number of journals, he has 3 best research paper presentation awards, D. N. Mullick memorial award presented at XXII annual conference of SAPI held at DUVASU, Mathura from Nov. 19-21, 2013 and ‘BHARAT JYOTI AWARD’ from India International Friendship Society, New Delhi for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role in his field. Dr. Singh is a life member of a number of scientific societies besides being an executive member of the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (SAPI) from 2007 to 2011. Presently he is general secretary (North India) of the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (SAPI). He has attended a number of national conferences where he has presented his research and co-chaired sessions.
Former Dean
| Sr. No. | Name | Duration on the post | Date of Retirement | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Gurcharan Singh Dhaliwal | 31.10.2019-26.05.2020 | 31.05.2020 |  |
| 2. | Dr. Vinod Kumar Gandotra | 27.05.2020-31.07.2020 | 31.08.2020 |  |
| 3. | Dr. Harmanjit Singh Banga | 01.08.2020-13.09.2020 | -- |  |
| 4. | Dr. Manish Kumar Chatli | 14.09.2020-15.11.2022 | -- |  |
| 5. | Dr. Baljinder Kumar Bansal | 15.11.2022- 29.10.2024 | 31.10.2024 |  |
- Main Veterinary College Building Complex
- Small and Large animal Hospital/Clinic (TVCC)
- Clinical diagnostic laboratory
- Lecture Halls with audio visual teaching aids
- UG/PG Laboratories
- Examination Hall
- Student’s Library
- Computer Centre
- Post Mortem Hall
- Livestock Farm
- Poultry Farm
- Hostels for boys and girls
- Guest House
- Farmer Information Centre
Faculty Detail
Dr. Afroz Jahan
Designation : Assistant Professor
Contact Address : Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Rampura Phul Bathinda, Punjab – 151103.
Telephone :
Mobile : 9154060848
Email : afrozvet@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc. & A.H.
- M.V.Sc.
- Ph.D.
Teaching appointments
- Teaching all the courses of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology for B.V.Sc, M.V.Sc. & Ph.D. with specialization in Pharmacokinetics and molecular pharmacology
Other appointments
- Principal Investigator of DST funded Woman Scientist Scheme-A (WOS-A) project entitled “In vivo and ex vivo studies on therapeutic potential of quercetin in the treatment of experimental dysmenorrhoea” with a financial outlay of Rs. 22,10,000/- for three years.
- Contract teaching faculty at CVSc, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (SVVU) from 05.03.2012 to 27.12.2014
- Consultant Veterinarian (Part time) at Sugen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd, Tirupati from 01.06.2014 to 31.08.2014.
- Assistant Professor (Contractual) at NTR CVSc, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh (SVVU) from 29.10.2019 to 30.10.2021
- Co-organizing secretary of NAHEP sponsored Virtual national workshop on “Application of HPLC in Pharmacokinetic studies”
- Delivered lecture on “A virtual demonstration session on the pharmacokinetics of a drug in chicken” NAHEP sponsored Virtual national workshop on “Application of HPLC in Pharmacokinetic studies”
- Delivered guest lecture on “Nitrate and nitrite poisoning in livestocks” in training programme on “Diagnosis, Therapeutics &
- Veterolegal aspects of Poisoning in animal” for VAS and officers of Animal husbandry department.
- Member of Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
- Life member of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & oxicology (ISVPT)
Area of research
- Screening of phyto-molecules for various pharmacological properties (antimicrobial, antioxidant, anthelmintic, analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory)
- Molecular pharmacology for various disease models
- Pharmacokinetic analysis for clinical pharmacotherapeutics
Ongoing projects
Completed
|
S. No. |
Pi/Co-Pi |
Title of project |
Funding Agency |
Period |
|
1. |
PI |
“In vivo and ex vivo studies on therapeutic potential of quercetin in the treatment of experimental dysmenorrhoea” |
DST funded Woman Scientist Scheme-A (WOS-A) |
2016-2019 (03 years) |
Research honours awards
- Recipient of DST funded Woman Scientist Scheme-A (WOS-A) fellowship as Principal Investigator, Government of India for the project entitled In vivo and ex vivo studies on therapeutic potential of quercetin in the treatment of experimental dysmenorrhoea with a financial outlay of Rs.22,10,000/- for three years.
- Recipient of Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for 2015-16 for Minority students by UGC to pursue M. Phil/Ph.D degree
- Recipient of Dr. B. P. Madrewar Gold Medal for the academic year 2010-11 for Quality research work in the field of Veterinary Alternative Medicine (Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy) at MVSc awarded by Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur (Maharashtra).
- Recipient of Shri Dhrubajyoti Sarma Memorial Award, 2006 for securing highest GPA in the 2nd professional BVSc & AH degree programme awarded by Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat (Assam)
- Recipient of Junior Scientist Award at International Conference on Recent Advances in Biosciences & Applications of Engineering in production of Biopharmaceuticals & 9th Annual convention of Association of Biotechnology & Pharmacy organized by Department of Biotechnology, KL University, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), 14th-16th Dec, 2015.
- Recipient of Best Poster Presentation Award at XV Annual Convention of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (ISVPT) on Nutritional Pharmacology & Toxicology beyond Calories organized by ICAR National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), 14th-16th Jan, 2016.
- Recipient of Best Poster Presentation Award at ERIPSCON on Recent Trends in Drug Discovery and Challenges in Drug Therapy organized by Vijaya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for woman in association with Indian Pharmaceutical Association, 24th-25th March, 2017.
- Recipient of Young Scientist award by Venus International Foundation Centre for Advanced Research & Design, 3rd Dec, 2016.
- First position in oral presentation at SRIPS Annual National conference organized by Department of Pharmacology, ESIC Medical College & Hospital in collaboration with PVNRTVU, CRIUM, NIPER, Hyderabad (Telangana), 28th-29th Dec, 2018.
- Recipient of Best Poster Presentation Award at XIX Annual Conference of ISVPT and National Symposium on Pharmacogenomics in the development and validation of indigenous drugs organized by Dept of VeterinaryPharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy Thrissur, Kerala, 18th-20th December 2019.
- Recipient of Best Poster Presentation Award at XX Annual conference of ISVPT & International webinar on Receptor dynamics in Cell Signalling and National webinar on Translational approaches in Herbal Drug Development organized by Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura, 4-5th Oct, 2020.
- Best PhD Thesis award in 8th International conference on Recent advances in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Science & Technology for sustainable entrepreneurship by CAIE (Supported by NABARD), Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS), Tribhuvan University, Research Centre for Applied Science and technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, University of Debrecen, FAFSEM, Institute of Plant Protection, Debrecen, Hungary
- Young Woman Scientist Award in 8th International conference on Recent advances in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Science & Technology for sustainable entrepreneurship by CAIE (Supported by NABARD), Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS), Tribhuvan University, Research Centre for Applied Science and technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, University of Debrecen, FAFSEM, Institute of Plant Protection, Debrecen, Hungary.
No of publications
| Research: 25 | Extension: 05 | Books Chapter: 06 | Manuals: 02 |
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Publication
- T Manuroop, Dr. K Bharavi, Afroz Jahan, M Alpha Raj, P Anand Kumar and GS Rao (2020). Synthesis and evaluation of chitosan-alginate microspheres loaded with various combinations of enrofloxacin and selected phytochemicals against pathogenic bacteria. The Pharma Innovation, 9(3); 70-76.
- M. Senthilnathan, K. Bharavi, Afroz Jahan, P. Anand Kumar and G.S. Rao (2020). Effect of licorice on pharmacokinetics of meloxicam in birds. The Haryana Veterinarian, 59(2); 192-196.
- Afroz Jahan, M. Alpha Raj, N. Aparna Reddy, Sanweer Khatoon, Nizam Hussain, Shaik Abdul Muzeer and Vijeyta Tiwari (2014). Low doses of thiourea and thiomersal induces hormetic cell proliferation cytotoxicity assay. The Haryana Veterinarian, 53 (2); 110-112.
- Afroz Jahan, Jangde, C. R., and Swati A. Umap (2014). Analgesic activity of alcoholic extract of Dalbergia sissoo roxb. InWistar albino rats. Indian Veterinary Journal, 91 (06); 27-28.
- S. Khatoon, S. W. Kolte, N. V. Kurkure, N. A. Chopde & A. Jahan (2013). Detection of tropical bovine theileriosis by polymerase chain reaction in cattle. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 39 (1); 53-56.
- Hussain Basha Mulla., Bharavi K., Afroz Jahan., Alpha Raj M. and Rao G. S (2022). Conjugation of enrofloxacin with amine functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticle enhances antibacterial activity in vitro. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 60, 233-240.
- M. Hussain Basha., Afroz Jahan., K. Bharavi and G. Srinivasa Rao (2022). Reversal of lipopolysaccharide induced oxidative stress by selected Polyphenols. The Haryana Veterinarian, 61(1), 61-64
- Gissa M Jose., K Bharavi., Afroz Jahan and G Srinivasa Rao (2022). Quercetin ameliorates the Cadmium induced structural and functional changes in myometrium of estrus mice. The Pharma Innovation, SP 11 (2), 1899-1903.
- Swati A. Umap, Chandrakant R. Jangde, VijeytaTiwari, R.P. Limsay, A. Jahan, A.G. Bhandarkar and N.V. Kurkure (2014). Amelioration of Dimethoate-induced toxicity by Morinda citrifolia in Wistar albino rats. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 38(4), 244-249.
- Vijeyta Tiwari, Deepak Kumar Tiwari, Mamta Sharma, Lata Jain, Afroz Jahan, Swati Umap and B.K. Awasthy (2014). Recent advances in veterinary pharmacology. International Journal of Advanced Research, 2(9), 427-431.